Chapter 251 Episode 15

Wen Yujiao muttered, "That's good!"

Obedient, but not to everyone. Hmm, very good.

"Huh?" Wen Changyu didn't hear what she muttered.

"No, it's nothing..."

The food was ready quickly; there were actually only two dishes: a rabbit that Wen Yujiao had hunted, which was cooked in one pot.

There was also stir-fried cabbage with pork cracklings.

This is already quite a lot for this era.

After all, many people don't see meat even once a year.

However, Wei Zhen still said apologetically, "There's not much food, Xiao Wen, please make do with this."

"Yu Jiao, bring out the wine you brewed and let Xiao Wen have a taste."

Wen Yujiao immediately stood up and quickly brought over a jar of wine. "I brewed it myself, and everyone who has tasted it says it's good."

"Come on, let's drink until we drop tonight!"

"Slap!" She received another slap.

Wei Zhen, standing to the side, was exasperated and whispered through gritted teeth, "Has your madness flared up again?"

Wen Yujiao covered her head.

Wen Changyu stood up at this moment, took the wine jar from Wen Yujiao's hand, and said, "Shall we open it directly? I'll do it!"

There were still dried mud clumps left at the seal of the wine jar.

Upon hearing this, Wen Yujiao lowered her hand from her head and said, "You've never driven one before, I'll teach you!"

As they spoke, the two of them huddled together, heads touching.

Commander Wen winked at his wife, meaning: Look, there's a chance!

After Wen Changyu left, Commander Wen said to his wife, "Changyu isn't one of those spineless men. He wouldn't be afraid of this or that."

“Those people from before, I think they were just useless themselves, that’s why they had to say bad things about Yu Jiao.”

"A tigress? If he were a male tiger, what would he be afraid of?"

Wei Zhen was also happy about the progress of her daughter's matter, but after hearing this, she still scolded her husband, "This child is mostly spoiled by you."

"She's my daughter, I'm happy to spoil her!"

Time flies and it's almost the end of the year. Commander Wen's family is going back to their hometown for the New Year, and Wen Yujiao goes to the army to find Wen Changyu.

"Commander Wen, someone is looking for you!"

"who?"

"She's a pretty woman," the guard said with a smile.

Wen Changyu frowned subconsciously, thinking it was Xu Shanshan again.

He didn't want to see them, but if he didn't go and something really happened, he felt it wouldn't be good.

He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Wen Yujiao waiting there. "Why are you here?"

"Oh, it's like this, I'm going back to my hometown for the Chinese New Year, and I probably won't be back until very late after the holiday. I just wanted to let you know."

"Okay, be careful on the road."

Wen Yujiao looked at him, "That's all?"

"Hmm, are Commander Wen and your aunt going back with you?"

"Yes, definitely!"

"Never mind, never mind," Wen Yujiao waved her hand. "I saw that you really liked the rabbit meat last time. When I get back, I'll go into the mountains and hunt some for you. I'll bring it to you after the New Year."

"No...no need, you..."

Before he could finish speaking, Wen Yujiao waved her hand and left, saying, "I'm leaving. You go ahead and do your work. It's settled then."

“It’s not safe for you to be a young lady alone,” Wen Changyu said in a low voice behind her.

When Wen Yujiao left Beijing, Wen Changyu brought her a lot of local specialties, saying, "These are all Beijing specialties. Take them back and share them with your relatives and friends."

Wen Yujiao said she wanted to give him something, but Wen Changyu thought he couldn't just take advantage of her for nothing.

Wen Yujiao looked at the things in her hands, then asked, "How am I supposed to explain this to people when I get back?"

"Um?"

"No, it's nothing, thank you for the local specialty!" Wen Yujiao said playfully, tilting her head.

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At the end of the year, everyone in Xu Shanshan's factory began to feel insecure because there were rumors that after the New Year, private ownership would be converted to public ownership, and many small factories would be merged together. At that time, there would be no need for so many workers, and many people would lose their jobs.

Xu Shanshan knew the predetermined ending after living two lifetimes, so it was alright.

But Xu Junjun, being in this environment, is very anxious: "I heard that a lot of people will be laid off after the New Year. What will we do if they are laid off?"

"What should we do? Find another job!" Xu Shanshan said without thinking.

She wasn't concerned about work right now; she was more concerned about something else: why hadn't Wen Changyu come to see her for so long? Was it just not time yet, or was there some other reason?

If she doesn't hold back long enough, don't worry, she can hold out a little longer.

But if it's for some other reason...

Xu Shanshan quickly dismissed the idea. No way, Wen Changyu fell in love with her at first sight in his previous life and insisted on marrying her. Besides, no one more beautiful than her appeared in his life afterward!

What is she worried about? She's just worrying unnecessarily, Xu Shanshan thought.

During the Chinese New Year, besides the family reunion dinner, the rest of the time is spent visiting relatives.

When relatives visit each other, the topic naturally comes up with the children's work, studies, and, for those who are not yet married, the pressure to get married.

Wen Changyu naturally also faces pressure to get married.

Aunt Wen said, "Chang Yu should find someone to marry. My family has some..."

"Aunt, I'm not in a hurry!"

"Why aren't you in a hurry? I remember you'll be twenty-two after the New Year, right?"

"Back in our day, the kids would be old enough to run errands."

Not wanting to be nagged, Wen Changyu got up and said, "I'll go get some hot water."

Aunt Wen wanted to speak again.

He Yuzhi quickly waved her hand to signal her sister-in-law to stop talking.

After Wen Changyu had walked a little further away, Wen's aunt whispered, "Is there news?"

He Yuzhi nodded, "Yes, it should be."

"When are you going to bring her back to meet us?"

“It should be soon,” He Yuzhi said.

Wen Changyu easily dealt with the situation.

Xu Shanshan and Xu Junjun are also facing pressure from Xu's mother to get married. "Ahem," Xu's mother said, wiping away tears as she mixed her rice during the New Year's Eve dinner, "If your father were home..."

Xu Junjun's eyes were also filled with tears. "I wonder if Dad is alright tonight?"

"What your father worries about most is your marriage. I'm useless, cough cough..." She pounded her chest, "I can't help you two with that."

"The neighbor's wife said she has a cousin who works at a boiler factory. He's an honest and reliable guy. Junjun, since you're home for the New Year, why don't you meet him?"

She cried again as she spoke, "I won't rest in peace until I've arranged your and your sister's lifelong happiness!"

Xu Junjun also cried.

Xu Shanshan, unconcerned, ate the peanuts in her bowl, which were stir-fried with pork cracklings and smelled quite delicious.

There was also a stir-fried tofu dish, which was almost empty. Only the peanuts were left, which needed to be picked up one by one.

Xu Shanshan ate casually, while her mother glanced at her and coughed even more violently. "You need to find someone too. You're not young anymore. Don't be so careless and have unrealistic expectations."

"Let me tell you, a woman's value is only for a few years. After those few years, if you want to pick a good one, it's just wishful thinking."

Xu Shanshan said directly, "You don't need to worry about me, I don't need you to worry about me."

She really doesn't need her to worry about it, since her target isn't anyone else anyway.

No matter what, none of the others can compare to Wen Changyu.

Xu's mother assumed that she could say such an arrogant thing because of Wang Jinghui, and immediately began to ridicule her, "Don't think that the boy from the Wang family is any good."