Chapter 6, Chapter 6, 006...

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Having struggled in the harem for many years, Yao Anhui never thought that selfishness was a bad thing. In that cannibalistic harem, a person who wasn't selfish wouldn't survive long. Having survived there for decades and eventually rising to the rank of Noble Consort, she naturally possessed all sorts of cunning and scheming.

Although Yao Anhui likes children, and even if she were to get married for the sake of her children and to better integrate into the world, it doesn't mean she has no requirements for the father of her children. Otherwise, she could just find any man to father the child.

Although the world is still somewhat harsh on women, there is still room for maneuver. If handled properly, she can have a child on her own.

However, there are some downsides to this. After all, a child needs not only a mother but also a father to grow up, as well as outside gossip. Everyone knows that gossip is more dangerous than a tiger, so this method is only a last resort for Yao Anhui.

Of course, as mentioned earlier, Yao Anhui is a selfish person. She is not the kind of person who would compromise herself for others. Although she is confident in her judgment of people, she cannot guarantee that she will not make a mistake. If she picks a man who is all show and no substance, then a woman has two options: divorce or become a widow. She can choose the one that is more advantageous to her.

Of course, the best scenario is that the man she chooses is consistent inside and out, so that he can protect her from the storms of life, she can provide him with a stable and harmonious home, and her children can grow up in a family that both parents love. Wouldn't that be a win-win situation?

Therefore, the preliminary preparations are essential, and the investigation is equally important. Yao Anhui is looking forward to Lu Yuanqing passing her test, since she is quite satisfied with him so far. If she were to choose someone else, she would have to start all over again, which would be troublesome.

On the train, it wasn't just Lu Yuanqing who was proactive; Jiao Jingming and Wu Chengan were even more so. The difference was that Jiao Jingming was young and passionate; he fell in love with Yao Anhui's face at first sight, and his feelings were purer, and of course, more impulsive and direct.

Wu Cheng'an, being about 10 years older than Jiao Jingming, had many more concerns and ideas. He openly and secretly inquired about Yao Anhui's relationship with Guan Kangde, asking her about her life in the village to subtly probe the Yao family's situation.

However, Wu Cheng'an lived up to his reputation as a regimental commander. He casually mentioned his position before, and then subtly stepped on Jiao Jingming and Lu Yuanqing. Both of them are currently battalion commanders, but neither of them are Wu Cheng'an's soldiers.

In Wu Cheng'an's view, Lu Yuanqing was a few years younger than him, but his advantages were also obvious. He was the regimental commander, and Lu Yuanqing did not like to talk or show off. Wu Cheng'an believed that Lu Yuanqing had the greatest advantage among the three.

Wu Chengan didn't take Jiao Jingming seriously. He was just a kid with a bright future. A 20-year-old battalion commander was a rare find in the whole country. But he wasn't a regimental commander yet. By the time Jiao Jingming became a regimental commander, Wu Chengan would have already been promoted to a higher position.

Moreover, Wu Cheng'an believed that his age was an advantage. Compared to the taciturn Lu Yuanqing and the overly young and impulsive Jiao Jingming, Wu Cheng'an felt that a man like him, who could arrange everything in every aspect, was more likely to win Yao Anhui's heart.

Another point is that Wu Cheng'an actually knew Yao Anhui's father, Yao Ruifeng, and also knew that Yao Ruifeng was Guan Kangde's savior. If Yao Ruifeng hadn't carried Guan Kangde out of the battlefield back then, Guan Kangde wouldn't be the division commander he is today.

Moreover, Wu Cheng'an inadvertently learned that Yao Ruifeng had saved not only Guan Kangde, but several others as well. It was said that one of them held a higher position and greater power than Guan Kangde. As long as he could stay with Yao Anhui, his future career advancement would be incredibly smooth.

Wu Cheng'an felt that God was on his side. Lu Yuanqing was quiet and didn't like to show off, while Jiao Jingming was young, impetuous, and not steady enough. As long as he could win Yao Anhui's favor during the three-day and three-night journey, his future would be secure.

Unfortunately, Wu Cheng'an couldn't do calculations, so he didn't know that Yao Anhui had the worst impression of him among the three, and wouldn't choose him from any of them. He was still indulging in his pipe dream.

"Comrade Yao, your vegetable garden was really well done before. It's only early March and you already have so many vegetables."

"It's alright. Vegetable gardens in the south grow vegetables all year round, but I'm not really good at growing vegetables. I'm too weak, and I don't tend to the vegetable garden often." Yao Anhui brought up her poor health again.

"It's nothing, I'll help you when we get up in the north," Jiao Jingming said frankly, trying to show off his abilities.

Wu Chengan was a step behind, and didn't care about Yao Anhui's poor health: "My parents are also very good at farming and growing vegetables, they will help you when the time comes."

Upon hearing this, Yao Anhui couldn't help but frown.

At this moment, Lu Yuanqing quietly said, "The military region's supply and marketing cooperative also sells vegetables, so you don't need to grow them. In addition, there is a canteen for military families, so you don't need to cook."

After Lu Yuanqing finished speaking, there was a moment of silence in the room. The next second, Jiao Jingming laughed and said, "Oh dear, how could I have forgotten about that? Eating in the cafeteria every day has made me stupid."

Wu Cheng'an quickly tried to salvage the situation: "Don't say you forgot. I have ready-made meals every day when I get home, I've completely forgotten about the cafeteria."

After talking about some other miscellaneous things, Yao Anhui went to rest. Her health was really bad, and she was putting everything else aside. Taking care of her health was the top priority.

The train departed at five o'clock. They boarded and it left shortly after. Yao Anhui looked out the window at the receding shadows of the trees and sighed inwardly. She had completely severed ties with her previous life. From now on, she was the real Yao Anhui, the Yao Anhui of 1970, and the Yao Anhui with infinite possibilities for the future.

The first night passed peacefully and uneventfully.

A note from the author:

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