There is no direct train to the north city from where they are, so they have to take a bus to the provincial capital before taking the train.
As soon as she arrived at the bus station, Wen Nuan saw her mother outside the station, and it was obvious that she was waiting for her!
Gu Qinghan was busy moving luggage. When he saw Wen's mother, he greeted her.
In fact, Wen's mother likes her son-in-law Gu Qinghan very much. Not only is he good-looking, but his allowance is also high. However, he looks cold and doesn't like to talk, which makes him creepy.
When she thought of how Wen Wenkang was severely punished by him, she wanted to seek justice for her son. However, it was indeed her son's fault the past two days, and now she planned to ask Wen Nuan for help, so she could only bear it!
Mother Wen nodded to Gu Qinghan, then she acted like a mother-in-law and said with a smile, "Good son-in-law, let me say a few words to Wen Nuan."
Upon hearing this, Wen Nuan knew that her mother definitely had bad intentions, but because Gu Qinghan was there, she was not worried that she would cause any trouble.
Wen Nuan said to Gu Qinghan, "You move the luggage first. I want to talk to mom."
Seeing this, Wen's mother smiled at Wen Nuan flatteringly, pulled her to the small pavilion nearby and whispered, "Wen Nuan, why didn't you tell me that you were following your son-in-law to join the army? This is too sudden!"
Hearing what Wen's mother said, Wen Nuan sneered in her heart. She originally wanted to leave secretly, but she didn't expect to be discovered by Wen's mother.
Wen Nuan smiled and said, "Qing Han will only take two days off. This is also a sudden decision."
Mother Wen looked at Wen Nuan's fair and smooth face and advised her hypocritically, "Xiao Nuan, I heard that the winter in the north city is very cold and it snows. Do you really plan to go to such a far place with your man? If anything happens in the future, you won't be able to find anyone to help you."
"We're right here. Your parents and your brother are so close to you. If anything happens, just call someone and we can go over and help right away."
Wen Nuan really wanted to vomit after hearing what her mother said. He had sucked her blood before, and now he was so shameless to say that he would help her in the future
She clearly remembered that the original owner was in confinement after giving birth, and because Zhao Wuzhu didn't help much, she asked Wen's mother to help take care of her and buy groceries.
What's the result
The money was taken, but half of it was swallowed up by Wen's mother, who only bought her a few vegetables and very few eggs every day.
Wen Nuan was speechless, "Qinghan also needs someone to take care of him."
Mother Wen curled her lips. She didn't believe that Wen Nuan went to North City for Gu Qinghan, so she smiled and said, "Forget it. Since you two have discussed it, I won't say much. I cooked a few eggs for you this morning. You can eat them on the way."
Wen Nuan didn't want to accept her things. She didn't know how many times she would have to pay back these eggs in the future!
"No need, Qinghan has already prepared some dry food."
Mother Wen pretended not to hear, glanced at the busy Gu Qinghan, and whispered to Wen Nuan about her "secret weapon": "Xiao Nuan, Qinghan was alone in the army before, and he had to manage his allowance by himself. When you go to Beicheng, you can't let him do this. Women, you have to have some money, otherwise your life will be hard. You don't have a job, and you have to ask a man for money to buy salt and vegetables. How undignified."
"So when the time comes, you can tell Qinghan that I will give you the monthly allowance for safekeeping, and you can be the master of your own house in the future."
Wen Nuan didn't want to listen to her brainwashing anymore, and said unhappily: "That's his allowance, I have no right to interfere."
Mother Wen smiled more cunningly: "Are you stupid? You are husband and wife. If he doesn't give you money, you will cry and make a scene. At worst, you can tell his boss that he doesn't give money and abuses his wife and children. I don't believe he doesn't care about his face!"
Wen Nuan's little face wrinkled. No wonder the original owner loved to make trouble all day long. It seemed that she needed the teachings of this unreasonable mother.
Moreover, Wen's mother let her take control of the family's finances just to make it easier for her to suck blood in the future.
Even if Gu Qinghan really gave her the allowance in the future, she would never tell a word to this vampire mother!
Wen Nuan didn't want to waste time with her. "The car is about to leave. If you have nothing else, write to her later."
Mother Wen saw Wen Nuan turning around and leaving, and quickly grabbed her arm, her face becoming uglier: "Child, I haven't finished what I'm saying yet. If you really have money in the future, don't forget me! Look, I gave you some notes and money before, you can't be ungrateful!"
Wen Nuan really didn't know there were such shameless people. Aren't those bills and money actually hers
She just wants to come back!
Wen Nuan's mind flashed, and then she smiled at her mother and asked, "Give me the bills and money?"
"That's right! I gave you the ticket and the money. Could it be that you forgot?" Wen's mother answered loudly.
"Mom, you are so nice." Wen Nuan smiled and waved to Gu Qinghan: "Qinghan, come here, Mom said we are going to such a far place, and she is worried that we don't have enough money, so she said she would give us some money and tickets!"
After she finished speaking, Wen's mother's face changed. She knew Wen Nuan did it on purpose!
And it was exactly the same as last time, trying to cheat her out of her money again!
Wen Nuan's voice was a little loud. Although Gu Qinghan was a little confused, he quickly put the last bag of luggage in the car, then trotted over and nodded to Wen's mother: "Thank you, Mom."
Mother Wen would not be tricked by Wen Nuan this time. She said without caring about her face, "No, Wen Nuan heard me wrongly. I just told you to be careful on the train and not to lose your ticket and money."
Wen Nuan said, "Oh!" "Maybe the car was too noisy and I heard it wrong."
Then she said to Gu Qinghan again: "But my mother is rich. The gift money you gave her before has not been spent yet. She said that if we have difficulties in the future, we can write to her and ask for her help."
This time, Wen's mother's face turned completely black. Her expression looked like a color palette had been overturned, turning black and red, red and blue, and her chest heaving with anger.
I never expected Wen Nuan to be so shameless!
Wen Nuan didn't want to get more money back from Wen's mother. She would be thankful as long as she didn't bother her in the future.
*
After sending Wen's mother away, Wen Nuan and Gu Qinghan got in the car.
Gu Qinghan looked at the scenery outside that was getting farther and farther away, then glanced at Wen Nuan who was looking out the window, and asked, "Are you okay?"
Wen Nuan hugged her daughter tightly and shook her head, "Maybe she knew I was going to join the army and came here to ask for money."
Gu Qinghan walked past her, then reached out and pulled up the curtain to prevent the sun from shining on his daughter who was still sleeping. He said in a muffled voice: "If you don't want to deal with them, you can let me handle it in the future."
Wen Nuan turned her head to meet Gu Qinghan's dark and deep eyes and smiled: "Okay."
After more than an hour's car ride, they finally arrived at the provincial capital's train station. The train stations in the 1970s were not as spacious as those in later generations. There were a lot of people, and because everyone was wearing clothes made of blue and black cloth, at first glance, they were unrecognizable.
Moreover, the area of the train station is really small. Everyone is crowded together and there is no place to move around. You can bump into people when you turn around.
Gu Qinghan was carrying several large bags of luggage. Looking at the crowd of people, a little worry appeared on his face: "Follow me, don't get lost."
Wen Nuan wasn’t actually that bad at finding her way, but when she saw that everyone was wearing the same colored clothes and had similar hairstyles, she felt like everyone looked the same.
The most uncomfortable thing is the smell. The winter in the south is not that cold, and one will sweat a little when doing some normal activities. At this time, there are all kinds of smells in the waiting hall, which really makes her feel a little uncomfortable.
The little guy slept the whole way on the bus, and now he has woken up at the train station, looking around the unfamiliar environment with curious eyes.
Wen Nuan was really afraid of getting lost, so she just kept looking away and simply pulled the backpack on Gu Qinghan's back and walked with him forward.
The tall Gu Qinghan was walking in front with a pile of luggage, leading the way. He felt his backpack sink behind him and subconsciously turned his head to look back. When he saw Wen Nuan, he felt relieved.
"Have you ever taken a train before?" Gu Qinghan suddenly turned around and asked her.
Wen Nuan wanted to say that she had sat there before, but the original owner didn't seem to have sat there before, so she shook her head and asked, "What's wrong?"
"I'll buy you some plums later. You and the children wait for me here." After saying that, he ran towards the state-owned store, but came back soon with a paper bag of plums and a tube of wind oil in his hand.
"The salesperson said Fengyoujing is more effective."
Wen Nuan saw that his face was covered with sweat and his breathing became a little heavy. It was obvious that he had been running there and running back.
Although he is not talkative, he is a thoughtful person. Wen Nuan inexplicably felt a little touched.
She had a relationship once when she was in college, with a junior in the same school, but Wen Nuan was like an old mother to her. Sometimes she had to make breakfast for him and help him grab a seat in the study room.
Not even half as careful and considerate as Gu Qinghan.
Wen Nuan took out the handkerchief she carried with her and handed it to him: "Wipe the sweat first."
When the little guy saw Wen Nuan giving the handkerchief away, he recognized it as the handkerchief she usually used and quickly stretched out his little arm to take it.
Seeing this, Gu Qinghan wiped it with his sleeve and said, "No, it won't get dirty."
The little guy grabbed the handkerchief, pulled it hard with a smile, and made two "yay" sounds towards Gu Qinghan, as if to show off to him that he had snatched it.
Seeing the little guy like this, Wen Nuan smiled and said, "Why are you so stingy, little guy? Can't you even let daddy use it for a bit?"
The little guy seemed to understand Wen Nuan's words. He quickly hid the handkerchief in his arms and looked at Gu Qinghan with a smile.
Gu Qinghan wanted to reach out and hug her, but the broadcasting station had already reminded them that their train was open for ticket inspection and boarding.
"Let her have her fun. Let's check our tickets and get on the train first." As the announcement was made, a huge crowd of people began to rush to the ticket gate. Seeing this, Gu Qinghan looked at Wen Nuan and said, "Follow me closely. There are too many people."
Wen Nuan looked at the group of people and felt that 80% of the people in the waiting room were on the same train. There were too many people!
She thought about it, stood on tiptoe, leaned close to his shoulder and said, "There are too many people here. I'm afraid I can't keep up with you. Let me hold your sleeve and walk with you." After that, she reached out and held Gu Qinghan's military uniform sleeve.
An unfamiliar warm breath blew over, making him feel tingling and numb. Gu Qinghan smelled a hint of her fragrance, and his ears instantly felt hot. The sound of his throbbing heartbeat seemed to drown out the noise in the waiting room.
Gu Qinghan ignored the sudden feeling of unfamiliarity, led Wen Nuan and the child through the crowd, waited in a long line, and finally arrived at the ticket gate.
However, the noise at the ticket gate attracted many onlookers to stop and watch.
I saw a tall man holding a baby about six months old. The baby was crying loudly and seemed to resist being held by him.
So he was stopped at the ticket gate by the ticket inspector and a patrol team member.
The ticket inspector asked sternly, "Why is your child crying so hard? Are you a relative of the child?"
The tall man explained in a gentle voice, "Comrades, I am the child's second uncle, and this is my nephew. His grandmother passed away and there is no one to take care of him. His parents work in the north city, and I happened to be on my way, so I took him there."
"Look, I still have the child's household registration booklet and a letter of introduction. I can't possibly be lying to you!"
The man was really tall, and his clothes looked shabby. Although he wore a pair of black-framed glasses, his messy hair made him look rough and sloppy.
All in all, he doesn't look like a good person.
The soldier at the side also asked in a stern voice, "If that's the case, why can't you provide the child's parents' information and work units?"
The tall man seemed to be so anxious that he was about to cry. He was angry and helpless: "Comrade, I can swear on my life that I am not a kidnapper!" After saying that, he patted the child who was crying hard.
But the child obviously didn't get along with him very well and showed some resistance.
Wen Nuan looked at Gu Qinghan in front of her and saw that he was also staring at the situation over there. She then looked at the child whose face had turned blue from crying and couldn't help but said, "How about you go up and take a look at the situation?"
Gu Qinghan glanced at her sideways, and Wen Nuan analyzed with gritted teeth: "I think it might be a misunderstanding. Look at that man. He has a bag of diapers in his hand, all clean, and a can of unopened malted milk and a bottle of milk next to him."
If he was really a kidnapper, why would he be so thoughtful as to prepare a pile of diapers and malted milk!
These days, you need special tickets to buy malted milk, so ordinary people can’t buy it even if they want to.
Gu Qinghan looked slightly suspicious, but after hearing Wen Nuan's words, he walked towards the man and the ticket inspector.