Chu Kening returned to the family compound and told everyone that she had resolved the issue and was going to pick up her daughter from Liu Zhenzhu's house.

She didn't go empty-handed; she bought some things from the supply and marketing cooperative.

"Sister-in-law Pearl, thank you for your help these past few days."

"It's okay, no trouble at all. If you get too busy later, just bring it to her. I'm free anyway."

As a woman myself, I can see that Chu Kening's life is getting better and better.

She was genuinely happy for her daughter and took her home from Liu Zhenzhu's house.

The next day, Chu Kening returned to the performing arts troupe, and the troupe leader canceled her leave after she returned.

Every year around the Lunar New Year, the performing arts troupe would go to the countryside to offer their greetings and support.

The group leader had always thought highly of Chu Kening, so he told her about the visit.

Unexpectedly, Chu Kening agreed without hesitation, which surprised the group leader, because going to the countryside to offer condolences was not only hard work but also didn't bring any money.

Moreover, it requires going to rural areas, and in previous years, some members of the group would not want to go.

Seeing through the leader's thoughts, Chu Kening simply smiled and explained.

"Commander, I myself come from the countryside. There's nothing wrong with the countryside."

"Great, it's wonderful that you're willing to go."

Zhang Liwen also received news that she was to be sent to the countryside, and she didn't want to go at all.

Since the New Year, everyone in the performing arts troupe has treated Chu Kening better.

Seeing everyone surrounding Chu Kening, Zhang Liwen felt very uncomfortable.

Just then, someone walked in. Upon seeing the male teacher, Zhang Liwen smiled and touched the scarf around her neck.

She used to resent this teacher for always taking advantage of her, but after spending time with him...

He had been helping himself, which made Zhang Liwen fall in love with him, and the male teacher also noticed this.

So everyone was deliberately keeping their distance from her, but she still walked over.

"Teacher, will you go to the rural areas to offer condolences and assistance?"

The man nodded, and upon hearing that he would go, Zhang Liwen's unhappiness vanished.

She was hoping to take the opportunity to deepen their relationship.

As for Ye Zhaozhao, the school has already started its summer break, and there's not much to do at the research institute lately.

When she finally had a break, Sun Xiuhua came to find her.

"Zhaozhao, I need to talk to you about something."

"What's up?"

Sun Xiuhua felt a little embarrassed looking at her like that.

Ye Zhaozhao was curious about what she wanted to say, as it was so difficult for her to speak.

"Sister-in-law Sun, is there anything you can't tell me?"

Sun Xiuhua waved her hand, saying that it wasn't impossible to speak, but she hesitated for a while before telling Ye Zhaozhao.

It turned out that Sun Xiuhua wanted to learn some idioms.

"Zhaozhao, I noticed they always speak in four-character phrases; they're so cultured."

So I'd like to learn from you.

Sun Xiuhua thought that learning idioms would make her seem more cultured, after all, she was the principal of a kindergarten.

Ye Zhaozhao was recognized as the most educated person in the family compound, so she came to find her.

When Ye Zhaozhao heard that Sun Xiuhua wanted to learn idioms, she thought it was a good thing and immediately agreed.

The two of them started right away, one teaching and the other learning, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Sun Xiuhua waited for Gu Yunduan to return in the afternoon before going home. As soon as Gu Yunduan returned, he went to the kitchen to cook.

Seeing how diligent he was, Sun Xiuhua felt no surprise at all.

I don't know what method Ye Zhaozhao used to make Commander Gu love her so much.

During the meal, Gu Yunduan talked about his former comrades who had retired from the army.

He mentioned that it was almost Chinese New Year and he wanted to take her to visit his comrades-in-arms, and Ye Zhaozhao agreed.

"When are we going? Where are your comrades?"

Gu Yunduan said, "Let's do it in a couple of days. The military region won't be so busy in a couple of days because our comrades live on the island."

The only way to get to the island is by boat.

The two of them decided not to take the children with them, as the children are on winter vacation now.

Mr. and Mrs. Gu had long wanted to bring them back to live with them.

The children also wanted to go to their grandparents' house to find Gu Jingshan and Gu Jingzhou.

Previously, Mr. and Mrs. Gu had to return home after a short stay due to unforeseen circumstances.

We should take advantage of the winter break to spend more time with the children.

Ye Zhaozhao was surprised to find that it was Gu Yunzheng and Jiang Tong who came to pick up the children.

Seeing that Jiang Tong was heavily pregnant, Ye Zhaozhao quickly stepped forward to support her.

Gu Yunzheng brought Jiang Tong with him to pick up the child because he wanted Ye Zhaozhao to take a look at Jiang Tong.

"Sit down, let me take a look at you."

Ye Zhaozhao first took Jiang Tong's pulse and then listened to the baby's heartbeat, knowing that the baby was fine.

Jiang Tong felt relieved, but there was something she couldn't hide from Ye Zhaozhao.

Ye Zhaozhao quickly noticed that she had something on her mind; the dark circles under her eyes couldn't lie.

She is pregnant now and needs to be careful to rest.

"Zhaozhao, Liu Xiuli is out. She gave birth to a son and came to see Yunzheng a while ago."

Upon hearing the name, Ye Zhaozhao didn't immediately react. After she realized what it meant...

Thinking that Liu Xiuli was really bold to dare to come looking for him.

"What did you say, brother?"

"She said she was pregnant at the time, and the child's age matched. Yunzheng is investigating this matter."

Jiang Tong's willingness to support Gu Jingshan was already the limit of her tolerance.

She told Gu Yunzheng that even if the investigation found out the child was his,

Jiang Tong wouldn't agree to take her back to raise, as she's currently pregnant.

She couldn't help but think about her child. Ye Zhaozhao knew what Jiang Tong was thinking, so she understood her.

Meanwhile, Gu Yunzheng was also talking to Gu Yunduan about this matter, hoping that he could also help investigate.

Since it concerned his elder brother, Gu Yunduan, he immediately agreed.

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