After Gu Qinglan settled Zhao Wuzhu, she went straight back to the family compound.
Wen Nuan and Chen Ma had just coaxed the two brothers Bao Bao and Zhou Zhou into submission. The little guys were sleeping soundly on the kang.
Wen Nuan saw that Chen's mother also yawned a few times, so she asked her to go back and have a rest so that they could take turns to look after the child.
Now the house is quiet. Wen Nuan thought that she hadn't cooked for a long time, so she took out some chestnuts that Sister Guihua gave her yesterday, and prepared to make some chestnut cake and stew some mutton soup.
Just after the chestnuts were steamed, Gu Qinglan came in breathlessly, shouting, "Sister-in-law, something terrible has happened!"
It was snowing outside. Gu Qinglan brought in a gust of cold wind as she entered the room. Wen Nuan shrank her neck, hushed her, and asked in a low voice, "What's the matter? If you have something to say, just talk to her nicely. You are such a grown-up, but you still act like a child."
Gu Qinglan quickly closed the door. Seeing that Bao Bao and Zhou Zhou were no longer on the small rocking bed in the living room, she lowered her voice and said to Wen Nuan, "Sister-in-law, my mother is here!"
Gu Qinglan certainly couldn't bring Zhao Wuzhu directly to the family compound now. She had to discuss with Wen Nuan how to deal with her.
Besides, even if we want to bring her to the family quarters, Gu Qinghan has to show up.
Wen Nuan paused when she heard that, then asked, "Is your mother alone?"
She just felt something was strange. Who would require Gu Qinglan to go out and pick them up in person
Gu Qinglan didn't have many classmates and friends, most of whom were still in her hometown. And there was no need for her to pick up Li Daxiang. The first thing he would do after returning was probably to report to the flight team, and only then would he have time to visit Gu Qinglan.
So there are really only Zhao Wuzhu and Gu Qingsong from my hometown.
"My mom is the only one here." Gu Qinglan panted and said, "That bastard Gu Qingsong is with Lin Meizhi again. I guess he wanted to get married to Lin Meizhi, so he sent my mom up here. What a fool."
Moreover, the purpose of Gu Qingsong doing this was probably not only to get rid of Zhao Wuzhu, but also to send Zhao Wuzhu to Gu Qinghan's care.
But no matter what, we can't let Gu Qingsong do what he wants. If his mother comes to the family compound, how can we continue to live like this
Wen Nuan put the pounded chestnuts on a plate and asked, "Where did he get the letter of introduction? Did your eldest brother write it for him? Where is your mother now?"
Gu Qinglan did not have a quota for bringing family members, which was definitely impossible for her, otherwise she would not be so surprised.
But if it was Gu Qinghan, how could he not tell her
"I put her in the guesthouse next to our hospital. Now the family compound is under strict inspection, and I can't bring her in." Gu Qinglan found a seat and sat down, then slowly said: "I don't understand who Gu Qingsong asked for the letter of introduction. He must have planned it for a long time. He just wanted to be with Lin Meizhi and didn't care about my mother's life or death."
"I really..." Gu Qinglan said angrily, "I've never seen such an idiot as him!"
Wen Nuan looked at the cursing Gu Qinglan and smiled: "Let me go with you to the guesthouse to visit your mother. Qinghan will probably be back very late. I will discuss it with your eldest brother and see how to deal with it."
Gu Qinglan saw Wen Nuan washing her hands, so she walked over and pulled her sleeve, and asked in a somewhat uncertain tone: "Sister-in-law, I heard that you and my mother..."
Although she hadn't been back to her hometown for many years, she went back once two years ago. Zhao Wuzhu often complained about Wen Nuan this and that, and their relationship was not good.
"I don't have a good relationship with your mother?" Wen Nuan handed her a piece of chocolate, smiled and said, "It's really not a good relationship. We hate each other. But after all, she is your and Qinghan's mother. Your mother came all the way to this unfamiliar place. Even if she is just an ordinary friend, I should greet her."
"But I'm afraid I can't bring her to the family compound. You know the current situation. Your eldest brother has to make the decision."
If Gu Qinghan wanted to bring Zhao Wuzhu to the family compound, she would not refuse.
Gu Qinglan knew that her sister-in-law was a very good person, but after thinking about it, she frowned and asked, "Sister-in-law, do you think Gu Qingsong is planning to send your mother to you and your elder brother? Let her stay with you from now on?"
This is the point that Gu Qinglan is most concerned about. Although it is the right of the child to have adoptive parents, her mother is really not a good person.
Moreover, Zhao Wuzhu has always favored Gu Qingsong since she was a child. She had said a long time ago that she wanted to follow her youngest son. Now this happened again, which really annoyed her.
Wen Nuan patted the icing on her hands, chuckled, and asked her, "Do you think I will agree?"
Gu Qinglan frowned and said anxiously, "Ah? I don't know either. Sister-in-law, you must not agree to it. My mother is too difficult to deal with. It would be fine if she came to stay for a few days. After a long time, my mother will reveal her true colors and control everything. You have to listen to her in everything."
Gu Qinglan looked at the smile on her sister-in-law's lips stupidly, a little confused about what she was thinking.
In her mind, Wen Nuan is easy to talk to, very nice to people around her, and even more doting on children.
Moreover, many of her colleagues who work with her in the hospital have the impression that she is very gentle, even a little easy to bully.
Her mother, Zhao Wuzhu, is an unreasonable, typical self-centered, and biased mother-in-law, and she expects everyone to listen to her.
Although Gu Qinglan had never seen Wen Nuan lose her temper, she knew that Gu Qinghan always listened to her, and Wen Nuan was the one who made the decisions on all matters big and small at home.
If his mother comes, there will be chaos!
Wen Nuan smiled, picked up her plush hat and scarf, and said, "Go see your mother first, so she won't be worried and run around."
There can only be one mistress in a home.
Wen Nuan doesn't object to Gu Qinghan being filial, but she doesn't get along with Zhao Wuzhu. They have been fine like in the past few years.
*
When they arrived at the guesthouse, Zhao Wuzhu was really restless and looked out the window the whole day.
It was the first time Wen Nuan saw her like this, she felt a little pitiful.
It was really pitiful that she was tricked by her most beloved son.
Although Wen Nuan didn't like Zhao Wuzhu, she had been away from her hometown for a few years and had never done anything naughty except for Gu Qingsong's marriage, so Wen Nuan still put on a good attitude.
As soon as she entered the door, she said, "Mom, why didn't you tell me you were coming to Beicheng? We could have sent someone to Beijing to pick you up."
When Zhao Wuzhu heard the long-lost voice, her uneasy eyes lit up instantly.
Zhao Wuzhu was slightly surprised, and her voice was not as loud as before. She asked, "You, are you from our boss's family? Wen Nuan?"
It was the warmth in front of her that made her feel unreal for a moment, even a little surprised.
She knew before that there were many bachelors in the staff housing estate in her hometown who liked to secretly look at Wen Nuan because she was pretty and had fair skin.
But when she was in her hometown, Wen Nuan was just a little bit prettier, but her figure was skinny and not feminine enough.
It’s different now. Wen Nuan’s face is rosy and her skin feels like a peeled egg, white and smooth.
She had just stood at the gate of the compound for so long, and saw many people's faces were red from the cold. How could they be as pretty as her
And her clothes are also nice. They are not the same gray-blue color. The black cotton jacket makes her skin look even whiter when she wears it.
It is conceivable how well Wen Nuan has lived in Beicheng in the past few years. It is not known whether it is the credit of her eldest brother or her grandfather, the commander, who secretly supports her.
Thinking of Wen Nuan’s grandfather, Zhao Wuzhu didn’t dare to speak nonsense.
Wen Nuan smiled and joked, "Mom, you must be exhausted from traveling all the way. You can't even recognize me."
Seeing that she didn't look angry, Zhao Wuzhu asked about the child: "Aren't you going to take care of the child? What about my two grandchildren? Qinglan is all that's needed here, why don't you go back quickly."
Anyway, this warmth cannot be brought to her into the family quarters, so it is better to let her go back.
Wen Nuan came here just to give her a heads-up, and said, "My grandfather's relatives are taking care of us at home, so don't worry, Mom."
Zhao Wuzhu certainly couldn't stay for long, but she wouldn't be unwelcome if she stayed for a few days.
"Ah? Is there anyone at home?" Zhao Wuzhu frowned and began to panic. She asked, "Can you make room for me?"
She had just asked Gu Qinglan and learned that the house her eldest son was allocated in the staff housing complex had two rooms, but it was not very big.
But she didn't say that there was already someone at home taking care of the child, or was it someone from her grandfather, the commander's side
That's really hard to handle.
When Gu Qinglan heard Zhao Wuzhu's question, she hurriedly said, "There are only two rooms. I don't have enough space when I want to go there. Besides, in the north, there are big bunk beds, with several people sleeping on one kang. Can you get used to it, mom?"
Zhao Wuzhu let out a light sigh. She really wasn't used to it.
She usually sleeps alone, but she just saw Gu Qinglan bring her to stay in a guesthouse, which costs fifty cents a night. Isn't that too expensive
Wouldn’t it cost more to stay a few more nights
Zhao Wuzhu said stubbornly, "Just squeeze in. Aren't we all relatives? Why can they sleep together, but I can't? Your mother isn't a delicate person."
Wen Nuan said calmly, "Mom, I came here just to tell you that if you want to move into the family compound, you have to ask Qing Han to handle the formalities for you. You may have to stay in the guesthouse for one or two nights."
"It's okay, I can wait. I can't waste this money. I can even sleep on the floor!" Zhao Wuzhu wanted to go in and see the house her son lived in. Otherwise, when she returned to her hometown and knew nothing about anything, wouldn't she be laughed at
Seeing her say this, Wen Nuan did not stay any longer and asked Qinglan to take care of her here and discuss it after Gu Qinghan came back.
*
Although it was the winter solstice, Gu Qinghan did not come back early. It was already eight o'clock when he got home. He had dinner with Commander Xu and others before coming back.
Wen Nuan and Chen Ma had already eaten in advance, and washed the children's butts and were ready to coax them to sleep at any time.
Seeing the man washing his hands, Wen Nuan brought out the hot mutton soup for him and placed it on the eight-immortals table.
The moment the man sat down, Wen Nuan said to him, "Your mother is here today, and your brother sent her on the train."
"What's going on? Why is she here?" Gu Qinghan didn't even move his chopsticks, frowning as he looked at Wen Nuan, "Who did she ask for the letter of introduction?"
Even if Wen Nuan didn't say it, Gu Qinghan knew what Gu Qingsong was up to.
It must be because of the matter with Lin Meizhi that he wants to send Zhao Wuzhu away. He is so fucking itchy!
Wen Nuan handed him a bowl of mutton soup and said, "It doesn't matter. She is now living in the guesthouse next to Qinglan Hospital. Qinglan is taking care of her there."
Wen Nuan brought them food and drinks in the evening, and she was probably lying down by now.
Many people from the south, after arriving in the north city, go out to play in the snow without thinking twice.
However, Wen Nuan saw that Zhao Wuzhu was not in the mood to play in the snow, so she looked forward to coming into the family compound as soon as possible.
Wen Nuan said, "Qinglan will be going to work tomorrow, how are you going to arrange for your mother?"
Gu Qinghan took a sip of the mutton soup, looked at Wen Nuan, and asked her: "How do you plan it?"
"Your mother said she didn't want to waste money and wanted to come and live here." Wen Nuan thought for a moment and said, "Your mother is unfamiliar with the place, so let her come first to avoid any trouble."
Zhao Wuzhu is fifty-three or fifty-four this year. The climate in the north city is completely different from that in the south. If she catches a cold or a fever alone in the guesthouse, it will be very serious. It would be better to bring her here first.
Gu Qinghan reached out and grasped Wen Nuan's hand, stroking it for a moment, and said in a deep voice, "Will you be unhappy?"
"Not really." Wen Nuan held the man's hand, feeling that his hand was still cold from the outside, and she wrapped her palm around his fingers. "Go get a permit and bring the person over as soon as possible. Let's see if we can put an extra bed in our room or something."
She definitely can't be allowed to sleep with Chen Ma, because Chen Ma sometimes has to take care of the children, and she may not agree.
Their whole family also slept on the kang in the big room, and Wen Nuan didn't want to squeeze in with her. When she was in her hometown, Zhao Wuzhu's snoring could be heard across the room.
Gu Qinghan sighed lightly: "I'm sorry Wen Nuan, I don't know why my mother came here suddenly."
He should have done some ideological work on Gu Qingsong as early as when Gu Qingsong contacted Lin Meizhi.
Unexpectedly, before he finished his work, Gu Qingsong would create such a big trouble at this moment.
Wen Nuan smiled, rested her head on the man's broad shoulders, and said with a smile: "This is none of your business. Besides, she is your mother. We just gave birth to Bao Bao and Zhou Zhou. Maybe she came here to look after the children."
Wen Nuan doesn't mind much, as long as they don't have to live together in the future.
She had finally lived the life she wanted, a stable family, and if it was destroyed by Zhao Wuzhu, she would definitely fall out with him.
But at that time, Gu Qinghan would feel uncomfortable being caught in the middle.
If she behaves well and doesn't make trouble, she is willing to live in peace with them.
Gu Qinghan's face was not very good. He hugged Wen Nuan's waist and said slowly: "It's unlikely. I think Gu Qingsong wanted to rekindle his old relationship with Lin Meizhi, but my mother didn't agree, so that kid did this!"
Wen Nuan curled her lips and said, "Your brother is really stupid."
Gu Qingsong's deep love for Lin Meizhi is not sure whether it is a good thing or a bad thing, but Lin Meizhi has met the right person, so I hope she can cherish him this time.
Gu Qinghan kissed her warm forehead and said, "Maybe she has made up her mind. Don't worry about her for now. I'll go to the guesthouse later."
"Don't worry, my wife. I will definitely not let my mother live here for long."
Gu Qinghan couldn't remember when it started, but he felt that his life could no longer be without warmth.
The past few years since he came to Beicheng were the happiest and happiest time of his life. Even the various meritorious services and promotions he received were not as happy as these days.
Even if they just sat together quietly every day, he felt unprecedented happiness.
After hearing what Gu Qinghan said, Wen Nuan felt relieved and smiled: "Okay, wait until the child is 100 days old, and then find a time to send your mother back."
Gu Qinghan felt a little itchy when the gentle wind blew past his wife's ears. He thought that there would soon be one more person in the family, which would cause all kinds of inconveniences.
Just when Gu Qinghan wanted to give Wen Nuan a good kiss, Le Le suddenly ran out and said, "Mom, go check on Bao Bao, he peed again!"
"Zhou Zhou is crying again, I can't comfort her!"
Wen Nuan saw that Lele's face was a little red, and she must have tried too hard, so she bent down and kissed her, saying, "Our Lele has worked hard. She has taken care of Baobao and Zhouzhou for so long tonight."
"It's really hard!" Lele's round smiling face almost curled into a ball, and sighed, "Mom, I don't want babies anymore. They just cry every day and can't talk."
Wen Nuan smiled and patiently told her: "Le Le, you couldn't speak when you were little and you cried a lot. You will be fine when your brother grows up."
Lele made a face at her mother, put her hands on her hips and snorted, "No, my dad said I was a very well behaved kid, not a crybaby!"
Lele has grown a little taller and speaks more eloquently, but he is still chubby and very cute.
At this moment, she put her hands on her hips, and Gu Qinghan thought she was very cute. He couldn't help but think back to Lele's childhood, and then he also sighed with his daughter, "Indeed, your two brothers are little crybabies. Our Lele used to be very well behaved, smiling every day."
Wen Nuan heard what Gu Qinghan said and pinched his back, "Can you please not say anything?!"
Gu Qinghan raised his eyebrows and kissed his wife on the cheek, "I didn't lie."
As soon as he finished speaking, the two kids in the room probably "understood" the words of their old father who disdained them, and burst into loud cries.
Wen Nuan couldn't help but get angry, and gritted her teeth and said, "Go and comfort her!"
Gu Qinghan had no choice but to go back to his room in despair and start to comfort the two crying children, but the more he comforted them, the more they cried.
Wen Nuan and Le Le couldn't stand it anymore, so they went into the room and kicked the person out.
Gu Qinghan was also helpless. The two bad boys at home picked on him and bullied him. Every night when they passed his hands, they would cry loudly. He didn't know if they were taking revenge on him for saying they were ugly when they were born!
After Gu Qinghan washed Vani, he went out to the guesthouse and visited the Political Department.
When I got home again, Wen Nuan and the children were asleep.
Before he got on the kang, he washed his hands and feet carefully, and then got on the kang. Fine snow was already falling outside the window. Gu Qinghan used the faint light of the flashlight to look at the sleeping Wen Nuan lovingly.
It was not until she turned over in dissatisfaction that Gu Qinghan leaned over and kissed her while she was half asleep and half awake.
He lowered his voice to coax her, "Wife, I miss you so much."
Ever since Baobao and Zhouzhou were born, Wen Nuan had been in confinement for two months, and he had never dared to touch her.
At the beginning of the month, when he was done with his confinement, he had to go to Beijing. The wait lasted more than two months.
Wen Nuan slowly opened her eyes, and seeing the man so close to her, she gestured and lowered her head, mumbling, "Qing Han, you're back."
Gu Qinghan stretched out his hand, touched the slippery surface, took a deep breath, and said in a hoarse voice: "Wife, look at me."
When Wen Nuan raised her head, she met a pair of burning eyes, which were both familiar and strange.
But the next second, the man lowered his head and kissed her, wildly and roughly, just like the first time they had physical contact after coming to North City, like a real young boy.
Wen Nuan opened her mouth slightly, giving the man a chance to attack. The man lowered his voice and said hoarsely, "Nuan Nuan, is this ok?"
"I miss you so much. I really miss you so much."
Wen Nuan listened to the other party's intimate name, reached out and hugged the other party's shoulders, and nodded.
*
When they woke up the next day, Gu Qinghan was no longer carrying the load, and the children were not awake either.
Wen Nuan touched the clothes on her body. Everything that happened last night still felt a little unreal. Did they resume their sexual life last night
After a while, Chen's mother's voice came back, "Is this my mother-in-law? Welcome, welcome, come in."
Wen Nuan thought about it and decided to lie down calmly, intending to give her mother-in-law a "warning" and let her know that she is still the lazy and gluttonous Wen Nuan!
Zhao Wuzhu followed Gu Qinghan and walked for a long time before arriving at the family compound. Unexpectedly, their home was in the last row, or the last house. Subconsciously, she felt that the location of this house was not good.
Too biased!
Gu Qinghan walked in front carrying Zhao Wuzhu's luggage and said, "Mom, this is my and Wen Nuan's home."
When Zhao Wuzhu heard this, he became even more unhappy. What did he mean by him and a warm home
Does that mean she is an outsider now
But Zhao Wuzhu didn't say it even though she didn't like it. She just said, "Qinghan, why is your room in the last row? Aren't you a regimental-level cadre? If you can't go to the front row, you can at least go to the middle row, right? Why don't you apply to live somewhere outside?"
In Zhao Wuzhu's opinion, the houses in the front are the best, and the houses in the corners like Gu Qinghan's are the most picky ones left.
There are so many officers lower than Gu Qinghan in the army, so there is no way he would be asked to live in the last row, right
Gu Qinghan said, "Be quiet in the last row. Wen Nuan likes it here."
This sentence left Zhao Wuzhu speechless.