In contrast to the harmonious atmosphere and constant laughter in the three families, the home of Xie Changjun, the deputy battalion commander of the first battalion, was shrouded in gloom.

Xie Changjun's family also lived on the third floor, and they lived next door to Ma Hongying.

Sun Hongli saw Ma Hongying bring Commander Lu and his family to the family building, but she didn't go out to greet them because she was jealous that Feng Zhiyi was prettier than her and was living a better life than her, a city dweller.

She became even more jealous of Feng Zhiyi when she learned that Lu Lingxiao was actually from the capital.

It was as if a seed of jealousy had sprouted and grown branches in her heart, making her think whenever she saw Feng Zhiyi, "Why is it that a country woman like her has such a good life? How could she marry Lu Lingxiao, who comes from such a good family?"

Lu Lingxiao was only twenty-seven years old, but he was already a brigade commander.

The man she married is still a deputy battalion commander.

The difference was like heaven and earth. Sun Hongli felt that her dignity as a city dweller had been trampled into pieces!

"What's wrong with you? Who offended you again? You're all sullen at home."

Xie Changjun didn't want to get angry, but from the start of the meal, Sun Hongli had been wearing a sour face, her complexion was dark and ugly, even a little distorted, and she was poking around in her rice bowl with her chopsticks as if she regarded the rice bowl as an enemy, poking it very hard, so he finally couldn't hold back anymore.

"I'll do whatever I want, it's none of your business!"

Sun Hongli was furious at the moment. She glared at him coldly, her tone full of impatience.

"you!"

Xie Changjun was furious. They were husband and wife, a married couple. Did he think he couldn't even ask her about her affairs?

"Stop thinking such things, Sun Hongli. Even without your sister-in-law Zhiyi, the regimental commander wouldn't even look at you. Besides, do you really think that no one else knows you're jealous of your sister-in-law?"

He looked at Sun Hongli angrily. She used to be aloof and didn't associate with the families of the regiment, but he never expected that she would look down on the regiment commander's wife and even be jealous of Feng Zhiyi.

What's even more ridiculous is that after learning that Commander Lu was from Beijing, she shamelessly developed inappropriate thoughts about him.

"you......"

Caught off guard by her secret being exposed, Sun Hongli immediately felt guilty and dared not look Xie Changjun in the eye. Her eyes darted left and right, and she lowered her head guiltily, her tone a little softer than before, "Don't wrong me."

"Xie Changjun, I've been married to you for five or six years, and I've given you two children. How can you say such things to me now? Do you still have a heart?"

Is this a case of turning the tables?

Xie Changjun couldn't help but laugh, but there was a hint of bitterness in that laugh.

It was because he had been married to Sun Hongli for five or six years that he came to understand her character. Perhaps Sun Hongli herself didn't even realize that he understood her better than she did.

Besides, he had served in the army for over ten years.

How could she possibly hide her thoughts from him?

Feeling guilty, Sun Hongli saw that he hadn't spoken for a long time, so she took the opportunity to throw her chopsticks on the table, stood up angrily, and said, "I'm not eating anymore. You can eat by yourself." Then she went back to her bedroom.

Xie Changjun turned his head to watch her fleeing figure, a bitter feeling rising in his eyes.

Although he wasn't a particularly good husband, he dared to say that he was absolutely loyal to his family, his marriage, and his wife. He would only keep ten yuan of his monthly allowance and give the rest to Sun Hongli.

However, Sun Hongli was never satisfied. She always said that the monthly allowance of eighty or ninety yuan was too little. She would spend it all on a nice set of clothes.

But she didn't know that it was his hard-earned money.

Moreover, she never puts herself in others' shoes; she only thinks of herself and cares only about herself. She shows almost no concern for her husband or their two children...

Next door, Ma Hongying's house.

How sensitive were Feng Zhiyi's senses? Besides, Xie Changjun and Sun Hongli's voices weren't quiet, so she and Lu Lingxiao heard their conversation clearly.

She glanced at Lu Lingxiao without making a sound.

This jerk is so good at attracting unwanted attention!

First there was Su Qing, and now there's Sun Hongli. As his position rises higher and higher, who knows how many women will be drawn to him like moths to a flame!

only--

The thought that Sun Hongli, a mother of two, still harbored thoughts of having an affair sent a chill down Feng Zhiyi's spine.

Holy crap!

Even after getting married, she's still so restless, harboring lewd thoughts about another woman's husband. Does Sun Hongli really think she's something special? What if a younger, more capable officer joins the army later...?

Feng Zhiyi shuddered at the mere thought of that possibility.

Totally out of control.

I just find it disgusting!

"Honey, come on, have a piece of braised pork. Sister He's braised pork is quite delicious. Have a couple more pieces."

Lu Lingxiao picked up a slightly leaner piece of braised pork and placed it in Feng Zhiyi's bowl, speaking gently, but in his heart he had already tortured Xie Changjun to death hundreds of times.

They're a disgrace to men!

If you can't even control your own wife, how will you manage the brothers in the camp in the future?

"Does the girl like braised pork?"

Upon hearing Lu Lingxiao's words, Ma Hongying immediately looked up at Feng Zhiyi and said with a smile, "If you like it, I'll go to the market in town tomorrow and buy two more pounds of pork belly to cook. Once it's cooked, I'll have Liangzi bring it over to you."

Feng Zhiyi hurriedly said, "No, I'll just eat a couple of pieces. There's no need to eat every day. Besides, I've been eating well almost every day for the past few months. Now that I'm back in the family compound, I just want to eat something light."

"Then just tell me if you want to eat it, and I'll make it for you."

After thinking for a moment, Ma Hongying said to Feng Zhiyi, "By the way, sister, we planted white radishes and carrots for you in the vegetable garden, as well as some lettuce and bok choy. It's almost time to pick them and eat them."

"And I also planted two or three kinds of green vegetables in your yard. Remember to pick them and eat them."

"Okay, thank you, sister-in-law!"

Feng Zhiyi nodded and smiled gently, "Thanks to you all, otherwise our family would have had to buy vegetables to eat this winter."

Ma Hongying glared at her, feigning anger. "You're being too polite with me again, aren't you? Don't be so polite with me all the time in the future, or when you leave later, you can just take that bag of precious things back with you."

"Okay, okay, I won't say anymore, I won't say anymore..."

Feng Zhiyi said with a smile.

Seeing this, Ma Hongying couldn't help but smile happily.

The two families enjoyed their meal together, chatting happily in a wonderful atmosphere.

After lunch, Feng Zhiyi helped Ma Hongying put the dishes and chopsticks in the kitchen. She rolled up her sleeves, intending to help wash them, but Ma Hongying wouldn't allow it. So Feng Zhiyi and Lu Lingxiao took their leave with Grandma Feng, left the He family home, and then left the residential building.

As for the three little ones, they stayed at the He family home to play with their older brother, He Liang.