"What did you say?"
Zhao Wuzhu couldn't believe what she had just heard. She felt that the possibility of Gu Qinghan and Wen Nuan getting divorced was higher than the possibility of them living with the army.
But now, Gu Qinghan actually said that he wanted to take Wen Nuan and the children to North City
Gu Qinghan didn't mind saying it again, "Wen Nuan and the child will go to North City with me. We will leave tomorrow."
"You... you actually brought that lazy woman to join the army, Gu Qinghan, are you out of your mind?" Zhao Wuzhu was so angry that her face turned red and her neck became thick. She was so angry that she cursed: "Look at what kind of people are joining the army? They are all thrifty and manage their homes tidy, and they can also work and earn money. What about her? She sleeps until the sun is shining on her butt every day and doesn't get up. She only knows how to eat and sleep every day! You brought her to join the army, do you have to serve her in return?"
"You are a deputy regiment commander, but you squat outside every day to wash diapers for children. Do you know that people in the family compound are saying behind your back that you are a wife and child slave? I am laughing so hard that my face is about to turn yellow!"
Zhao Wuzhu really felt that Gu Qinghan became stupid and bad after marrying Wen Nuan.
It was obvious that before Gu Qinghan got married, he was very family-oriented. Not only did he send his allowance back to her every month, he also cared a lot about Gu Qingsong's affairs.
Now, after getting married, not only has he been foolishly fooled by Wen Nuan, but he has also started to hide his "private money" and doesn't care about the life and death of his family!
She cooks and cleans at home every day, and she also has to go out to do odd jobs to earn money.
He forgets his mother after getting a wife. Isn’t this the ungrateful Gu Qinghan
Gu Qinghan had been frowning, and the more he listened, the uglier his expression became. He couldn't help but say, "I can't control what others say. I have already submitted the report with the army, and I won't change it."
Zhao Wuzhu was already furious, and Gu Qinghan's words made her even angrier. She felt that her son was increasingly ignoring her feelings, and she couldn't help but scold him, "You've been bewitched by that vixen!"
Wen Nuan couldn't stand it any longer, so she walked out of the room holding the child, walked directly to Zhao Wuzhu, and said to her, "Mom, Qinghan and I are husband and wife, and it's reasonable for me to follow the army. Why is it an unforgivable evil in your eyes?"
"Besides, everyone has seen how Qinghan treats you. Over the years, he has never lacked money or food for you. Before we got married, he gave you all his allowance every month. Even after we got married, he still sent you living expenses every month. Have you forgotten all this? Or do you think this is not enough? But don't forget that Qinghan has to support his family too."
"Now he is being transferred to Beicheng, which is more than 2,000 kilometers away from us, one is in the south and the other is in the north. Qinghan and I are still so young. Do you think it is a good thing for us to only see each other once every one or two years?" When saying this, Wen Nuan subconsciously looked at Gu Qinghan.
Gu Qinghan met her watery eyes, his dark eyes darkened, and then he turned his face away slightly.
Wen Nuan's eyes flickered for a moment, and then she looked at Gu Qingsong who had been watching the show, and asked, "You can also ask Lao Er, if he is willing to meet Comrade Lin only once a year?"
Gu Qingsong was suddenly called out, and without thinking, he responded, "That's definitely not possible!"
Gu Qingsong actually really hoped that Wen Nuan would follow his elder brother to join the army, so that his Meizhi would not have to suffer any grievances when she married him.
Besides, there is not enough space at home. If we have a child in the future, the space will be even smaller. If Wen Nuan follows her elder brother to join the army, there will be room left for her.
Thinking of this, Gu Qingsong pulled Zhao Wuzhu's arm and whispered in her ear, "Mom, what sister-in-law said makes sense. It's really not good for the two couples to be separated."
Zhao Wuzhu glared at him fiercely: "Shame on you, what are you talking about in broad daylight!"
"It's fine if you don't speak up for me, but you're still saying such nonsense!"
Although Zhao Wuzhu's face still looked bad, for some reason, she felt that what Wen Nuan said actually made some sense. It was really weird!
Zhao Wuzhu exhaled from his nose and said in a muffled voice: "To be honest, I think you following the boss to Beicheng to join the army will only burden him instead of helping him to lighten his burden!"
Wen Nuan patted the child's back and asked, "If I stay here, don't you think I'm a burden?"
Wen Nuan actually knew what Zhao Wuzhu was worried about. She was just afraid that after Gu Qinghan took her to Beicheng to join the army, he would stop sending her money.
But that was Gu Qinghan's money. To be honest, she didn't want to care so much. According to her current relationship with Gu Qinghan, she felt that she didn't have the ability to care so much. It would be better to just let things go as they were before. She just wanted to get out of this environment as soon as possible.
Zhao Wuzhu was touched by Wen Nuan's words. She felt a little embarrassed and explained guiltily, "What nonsense! I never said you were a burden!"
As he spoke, he glanced at Gu Qinghan secretly, and when he saw that he didn't say anything, he felt a little relieved.
She admitted that she did find Wen Nuan annoying, but that was because she was lazy and gluttonous. Who would like a daughter-in-law like that
It was different with Lin Meizhi. Although she had not married Gu Qingsong yet, she didn't have to queue up every time she went to the supply and marketing cooperative, and sometimes he would even help deliver things to her.
In this comparison, a daughter-in-law like Wen Nuan is indeed annoying.
Wen Nuan smiled, "That's fine. In that case, I hope you can also be considerate of us. Qinghan left some money because he was afraid that we would go to Beicheng where we are unfamiliar with the people and it is freezing and snowy. If anything happens, we will have some money to rely on, so that we won't be helpless. Besides, Qinghan is your son. I believe you know that he is a filial person. He will not forget you as his mother when he goes to Beicheng. If he is really such a heartless person, the first person he would let down should be me, not you."
After he finished speaking, Zhao Wuzhu raised his eyebrows, and for a moment he couldn't find the words to respond. He just felt that Wen Nuan's words made some sense.
Gu Qingsong touched his chin and thought carefully. He felt that his elder brother didn’t help him this time because he was really in trouble.
And what Wen Nuan said was right. After all, they were all family, and they were definitely closer to her than to someone with a different surname.
No one noticed that Gu Qinghan, who was hiding in the darkness, had a slightly changed expression.
The more Zhao Wuzhu thought about it, the more she felt something was wrong. She felt that the benefits of Wen Nuan following the army were actually much better than staying here. At least she didn't have to serve her every day!
Moreover, it would be a good idea for the boss to take her with him to join the army. After Gu Qinghan sees how lazy this lazy guy is, he might realize that he married the wrong person, and it would be best to get a divorce!
Finally, she curled her lips and said awkwardly, "Alright, I can't argue with you. If you want to follow the army, then go ahead. Just be more diligent in the future. Don't let our eldest brother do everything for you. We'll make a fool of ourselves by letting the neighbors see us!"
Wen Nuan held the child in her arms and nodded calmly: "Of course."
"… "
For some reason, Zhao Wuzhu felt that Wen Nuan's words were a little unbelievable.
But she couldn't do anything about it, because she wasn't the one who was tired anyway!
*
After dinner, Gu Qingsong and Zhao Wuzhu were whispering in the room.
Zhao Wuzhu was a little puzzled and whispered, "Don't you think Wen Nuan has become a different person? Why is she speaking so elegantly? She seems not as aggressive as before, and she even started to talk to me about moral principles."
Gu Qingsong nodded: "It seems to be the case. She is more talkative than before. I am convinced by her."
Zhao Wuzhu sighed, "But it's good that she follows the army. At least we don't have to serve her. When you and Meizhi get married in the future, there won't be any conflicts. It will be less of a worry for us to just be at home with the three of us."
Zhao Wuzhu is now waiting for Gu Qingsong to marry Lin Meizhi so that she can enjoy a peaceful life in the future.
As for warmth, go if you want to. As for the North City, it’s freezing cold, whoever wants to go can go.
Gu Qingsong thought so too and nodded quickly: "That's right, Meizhi is so kind, who knows how she will be bullied in the future! Mom, you don't have to worry too much, Wen Nuan is right, big brother is not a heartless person, and you will definitely get your share of the allowance in the future."
Although Zhao Wuzhu didn't show it, the corners of his mouth curved up, "Of course I have to. If I hadn't paid for him to go to military school, he wouldn't be as glorious as he is today! If he really dares to marry a wife and forget his mother, I will report him to the army!"
After talking about the warm things, Gu Qingsong felt a little happy, but also a little melancholy, "Mom, if my brother goes to North City, what about my gift money?"
Zhao Wuzhu sneered: "What can I do? Just do as your eldest brother said, give her one hundred and twenty, and if Lin Meizhi wants to marry her, she can marry him, if not, forget it!"
This gift money of 120 yuan is already the highest-end in the entire city.
"But..." Gu Qingsong frowned, feeling confused. He had made a promise to Lin Meizhi, and now he couldn't fulfill it, which made him feel ashamed.
"Don't say buts. Your eldest brother is right. She can't have that much more than your sister-in-law. Isn't this just a warning to me? Everyone should be fair and don't try to take advantage of anyone else!" Zhao Wuzhu now has experience. This daughter-in-law must not be spoiled. If you do, she will become arrogant!
A gift of two hundred yuan, how shameless!
Gu Qingsong didn't rest. After coming out of Zhao Wuzhu's room, he went to find Lin Meizhi.
After hearing what Gu Qingsong said, Lin Meizhi immediately became angry.
"Gu Qingsong, you are lying. You clearly promised me a gift of 200 yuan, but now you only give me 120 yuan? How can I explain this to my parents? All my relatives know about this. How can I face them in the future? If your eldest brother wants to go to Beicheng without giving any money, then won't he live in the house allocated by the army in Beicheng, and get various subsidies for military dependents? So what if he helps us out now? It's not like we won't pay him back! We will naturally pay him back after we get the wedding done. Now your eldest brother is leaving for Beicheng tomorrow. What should we do once he leaves?"
Gu Qingsong's face looked as ugly as liver. Thinking about Lin Meizhi's words, he knew that she was just doing it for others to see, so he said in a gentle voice: "Meizhi, didn't you say before that we live our lives, why do you care what others think? My eldest brother has helped me a lot. He also helped me find that job, and I didn't help him when he got married. My mother told my eldest brother that your gift money should not be higher than my sister-in-law's..."
"Gu Qingsong, you bastard!" Lin Meizhi's expression suddenly changed when she heard what he said. She glared at him fiercely, and finally gritted her teeth and said, "I'm pregnant with your child!"
"What did you say?" Gu Qingsong opened his eyes, his expression was very shocked: "Is this... is this true?"
Lin Meizhi's eyes were wet with tears. She buried her head in Gu Qingsong's shoulder and sobbed, "Gu Qingsong, for the sake of the baby in your belly, think of a solution quickly!"
Gu Qingsong went from being shocked to being ecstatic, and nodded repeatedly: "Okay, I will definitely find a way!"
Lin Meizhi was in a mess. She grabbed the corner of Gu Qingsong's clothes tightly and whispered, "Hurry up, we must solve the gift money issue before the New Year."
*
Over there, Gu Qinghan and Wen Nuan continued to clean up after dinner.
In fact, there was nothing to clean up, just some washbasins and diapers, which are things we need every day.
But these things will need to be used tomorrow, so I can’t clean them up now.
The two of them occupied a corner of the room, each doing their own thing, without saying a word.
It was not until Wen Nuan was considering whether to take a blanket that she finally asked the man next to the wooden box: "Do you want to bring a blanket?"
Cotton is in short supply these days, and many people carry quilts and basins when they go out. When they go to the north city, such a cold place, they will probably come in handy with an extra quilt.
Gu Qinghan glanced at the quilt in Wen Nuan's hand. It was bought when they got married. It was a floral fabric that girls liked. They got married in a hurry and didn't even have time to make new clothes. Wen Nuan picked the fabric herself and asked her two sisters to help make it overnight.
Gu Qinghan folded the clothes in his hands neatly and replied without raising his head: "Take them with you, I'll pack them tomorrow."
Wen Nuan said "hmm", then remembered the money he gave her before, and asked: "Do I need to give you the money before?"
They are going to prepare to leave for North City tomorrow, and she doesn’t know whether Gu Qinghan will be worried about entrusting the money to her for management.
She wasn't one of those people who had to keep all the money in her hands, so if he wanted to manage his monthly allowance himself in the future, she had no objection.
Gu Qinghan turned his head to look at her, and then said, "Just keep it for yourself."
"If you don't have enough money, tell me."
"Yeah, okay."
When it was time to get ready for bed, there was a sudden knock on the door of the room. Wen Nuan was just about to go to sleep.
Gu Qingsong's voice came from outside the door, looking for Gu Qinghan.
Gu Qinghan glanced at her and then turned off the light. "You go to sleep first. I'll see what he's doing."
Wen Nuan had been packing for the whole day and was really tired. Thinking that she would have to take a train for several days the next day, she decided to go to bed early.
In a daze, Wen Nuan seemed to hear something like "pregnancy", but she was too sleepy later and didn't hear clearly what the two said in the end.
*
The next day, everyone in the family compound knew that Wen Nuan was going to North City, and they were packing bags.
Many people looked at Wen Nuan's thin body and whispered, "I heard that the winter in North City is very cold, with snow as high as a person. Boss Gu's wife is so thin, and her child is so young. Can she survive it?"
"She follows the army to help her husband. I saw Boss Gu washing diapers and clothes in the courtyard these past two mornings! What could she do by following the army?"
"What can they do? They only have one girl. Boss Gu must be going to such a far place just to give birth to a son!"
"Oh, Wen Nuan's butt looks so emaciated. She is going to such a cold place. What's the point of giving birth to a son? I'm afraid she will cry and make a fuss to come back here in a few days."
"Who says it's not? Just wait and see!"
Wen Nuan over there had no idea that people in the family compound were gossiping about her, but Zhao Wuzhu always looked at her strangely.
When they were about to go to the train station, Zhao Wuzhu pulled her aside and said to her, "Wen Nuan, you don't have much to do with the army, so hurry up and have a few sons with Qinghan. Only with sons can we have descendants."
"If you give birth to a son and you can't take care of him, just telegram me and I can help you take care of him!"
If she gave birth to a daughter, she could be given to someone else to raise, but Zhao Wuzhu didn't say it out loud. It wouldn't be too late to say it after Wen Nuan was born.
Wen Nuan was still holding her daughter who had not yet woken up. She frowned when she heard what Zhao Wuzhu said.
When the original owner gave birth to this daughter, Zhao Wuzhu didn't help at all and even started a quarrel because she ate two extra papaya eggs.
Still remember those nights during her confinement period when she was hungry but had to coax and feed the baby. Did Zhao Wuzhu ever hold the baby in her arms at night
Wen Nuan has finally managed to escape from this home, and she will not let her disturb her life again!