The news that Lei Ming had gone to Shen Huaichuan's house for dinner spread like wildfire throughout the family compound the next day.

After all, Lei Ming didn't hide from anyone when he went there. On his way back to Commissar Lei's house, he even made a point of crossing the main road of the family compound and stopping to chat with a few familiar faces who often visited Commissar Lei's house.

She showed them the suit that Shen Huaichuan had given her and recounted in detail how she and Zhou Qiqi had worked together to catch a thief a few days ago.

Just the night before last, Qiu Chunfang and Li Hongjuan claimed that Zhou Qiqi was having an affair. They went to catch her in the act, but instead of catching her, they ended up falling into a cesspool and ending up in a sorry state.

At that time, everyone felt that the rumors Qiu Chunfang had spread before were not credible.

However, some people who enjoy watching the drama say that the two things should be considered separately. Just because Qiu Chunfang and the other woman are tainted doesn't mean Zhou Qiqi is innocent.

They still thought Zhou Qiqi was promiscuous and would seduce men.

Lei Ming's actions completely silenced everyone.

Who is Shen Huaichuan? He's the living devil of their military region. If Zhou Qiqi really did something improper, he wouldn't openly invite her lover to his home for dinner.

After this incident, the entire atmosphere in the residential compound changed.

"Those two gossipy women are a menace in this compound; they believe everything they hear!"

"Yes, who would talk about someone like that? It's just too much!"

"Someone was a hero catching a thief, and now they're accusing them of flirting... Tsk tsk tsk..."

"They're just bored and have nothing better to do! They've made us all misunderstand them as good people!"

"They deserved to fall into the latrine! Those two are more filthy than excrement!"

......

On Sunday evening, in Deng Cuixiang's courtyard, Zhou Qiqi leaned against a bamboo chair, peeling an orange in her hand.

Deng Cuixiang was vividly imitating the gossipy women's speech, and Zhou Qiqi was so engrossed in listening that she couldn't stand up straight and laughed until tears streamed down her face.

"Did they really say that?"

"How could it be fake!"

Deng Cuixiang's eyes sparkled, and she nodded hurriedly.

"I specifically squatted by the outhouse to listen, it was so interesting!"

Remembering how she had painstakingly explained the truth to those people, only to be met with their stubborn refusal to believe her, she couldn't help but purse her lips.

"Now you realize you misunderstood? Where were you before!"

"There's something even more exciting to come."

Deng Cuixiang lowered her voice.

"Section Chief Liao was called in and reprimanded by Political Commissar Lei. I heard he's been arguing fiercely with Li Hongjuan at home these past two days. Someone even saw Li Hongjuan in the bathroom late at night; there was a clear handprint on her face!"

"Did Section Chief Liao assault someone?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qiqi frowned slightly, a hint of reluctance flashing in her eyes.

"Li Hongjuan is quite pitiful too."

The Qiu Chunfang family next door has been making a lot of noise these past two days, but it's limited to smashing plates and bowls and crying and shouting; they haven't actually started fighting.

Deng Cuixiang snorted coldly and curled her lip.

"What's so pitiful about her? She's always idle and can't stand seeing others do well. Now she's just reaping what she sowed!"

Qiqi shrugged. "True..."

Just as Deng Cuixiang was about to speak, she noticed Qiqi was still standing there and quickly waved.

"Hey, why are you standing? Sit down and talk!"

From the moment Qiqi entered the room, Deng Cuixiang's mouth hadn't stopped talking. Now that she had finished speaking, Zhou Qiqi finally had a chance to speak.

"Okay, hurry up and take it, my arms are getting sore from carrying it."

Deng Cuixiang didn't rush to accept it; she first looked at it curiously.

What is this?

Qiqi stuffed the bag into her arms and took out two brand-new pairs of jeans and a knitted skirt.

"It's nothing. It's just getting cold. I made you a dress, and Xiangyang and Xianghai each made a new pair of pants."

Deng Cuixiang took half a step back and waved her hand.

"Oh dear, sister, I can't accept this! We have clothes to wear!"

Qiqi smiled.

"Why are you being so polite with me? I've stocked up on a lot of materials, and I just made this on the side. Don't you know my skills? I can finish this in half an hour."

During this period, after Sister Cuixiang fertilized her own vegetable garden, she would also help fertilize her own garden, getting herself all dirty. The total time spent was more than half an hour.

And that day at the hotpot restaurant, she saw Xiangyang's pants. The buttocks, crotch, and knees were patched with several patches, layer upon layer, like something out of a beggar's guild.

She saw everything. Giving her money would be too distant, and she definitely wouldn't accept it.

After thinking it over, I decided that it would be best to repay them with my own skills.

Zhou Qiqi was adamant, and Deng Cuixiang knew she couldn't refuse, so she ran into the house and grabbed five ten-yuan bills, insisting on stuffing them into Zhou Qiqi's pocket.

Zhou Qiqi, with a stern face, unleashed her ultimate move.

"If you insist on being so calculating, then Zhouzhou will come to your house for lunch tomorrow, and I'll give you money for her food! If you don't accept it, I'll make sure Zhouzhou goes hungry!"

Deng Cuixiang scolded, "Are you willing to let Zhouzhou go hungry?"

Zhou Qiqi raised an eyebrow and pouted smugly: "Why don't you try? You know how obedient Zhouzhou is."

"I give up!"

Deng Cuixiang shook her head helplessly, carefully folded the clothes, her fingertips stroking the soft fabric, her eyes unable to hide her joy.

"I'll keep it for now, and I'll ask you to change it if it's not suitable."

She suddenly remembered something, and her expression turned serious. "Going to set up a stall again tomorrow?"

"yes."

Zhou Qiqi nodded. The clothes she had received last time had been almost completely altered.

I had planned to go out on Friday, but I was thinking about watching a movie Friday night and dealing with those two gossipy women, so I skipped it.

I have to go on Monday no matter what, otherwise Sister Ping will think something happened to her.

Deng Cuixiang nodded knowingly.

"Then I'll ride with you in the shopping car tomorrow morning! That way, if someone sees you, they won't gossip."

Qiqi quickly waved her hand, "No need, no need."

Before she arrived, she had already gone to the phone room to tell Sister Zhao to pick her up at the small gate tomorrow morning.

Besides delivering clothes, I also wanted to ask Deng Cuixiang to look after Zhouzhou tomorrow.

Shen Huaichuan's regiment is going to participate in the military region's cross-country race tomorrow. They left early Sunday morning and definitely won't be back by noon tomorrow.

"Okay, you've thought of everything quite thoroughly."

Deng Cuixiang couldn't help but look at Zhou Qiqi with new respect.

After exchanging a few more words, the two turned around and quickly went to wash up.

The next morning, Zhou Qiqi made some pan-fried buns and even brought some for Sister Zhao.

The donkey cart, as usual, carried her to the city intersection.

This time she brought a lot of clothes, so Sister Zhao specially parked the car at the entrance of a factory area and asked an acquaintance to help look after it. She also helped Zhou Qiqi carry the snakeskin bag to the entrance of the movie theater.

Just as I put my things down, several men in police uniforms suddenly walked over, their faces grim and their eyes sharp.

"Are you Zhou Qiqi? Please come with us."