From the moment they bought the pot, Wang Weiguo felt that this woman seemed different from the other women in their area.

Whether a sister-in-law comes from the countryside or the city, even if their daily habits are different and they occasionally have conflicts, none of them are like Xia Wenhua...

Wang Weiguo thought for a long time but couldn't figure out how to describe it. He felt that, given the attention others paid to their regimental commander's wife and her lifestyle, the family compound would definitely be very lively in the future.

Xia Wenhua didn't care at all whether her shopping spree would shock others, since the base was quite far away and it wasn't convenient for her to come all the way here.

She finally had a chance, and she bought everything she could think of that she usually used.

After all, she still has a little bit of a cheat code; she can buy more of whatever she might need from the supermarket now, so that she can have a reason for asking for it later.

The second and third floors were mostly for large items. Xia Wenhua hadn't seen the courtyard of the residence in person, so she didn't know what could be stored and what couldn't. She bought a few necessities and didn't look at anything else.

Once she returned to the first floor, she felt like a mouse trapped in a rice jar.

Sugar costs 1.5 yuan per pound. I checked and found some sugar coupons. I'll buy it!

Brown sugar is 1.3 yuan per pound, buy it!

White Rabbit candy is two yuan a pound, no coupon needed, buy it!

Jujube cake is 23 cents a piece, buy it!

Snow cream, buy it!

Soap, soap, buy it!

...

Wang Weiguo followed behind Pei Songbai, carrying things. By the end, he felt numb, and all he could hear in his mind was his sister-in-law's clear "Buy!"

Watching the money being spent like water, even though it wasn't his own, Wang Weiguo felt extremely heartbroken.

He couldn't help but glance at Pei Songbai. Would the regimental commander be angry if his sister-in-law spent money so recklessly?

Pei Songbai was not angry at all; on the contrary, he seemed quite happy and even gave Xia Wenhua advice from time to time.

For example, when shopping, sometimes after Xia Wenhua finished speaking, he felt that he hadn't bought enough. After glancing at the tickets in Xia Wenhua's hand, he would add, "You can eat this at home even when you don't have any food, so buy more."

Under his guidance, Pei Xiangchen and Pei Xiangguang would occasionally add, "A little more of this, a little more of that," which made Wang Weiguo lose all his temper.

When they came out of the supply and marketing cooperative, Wang Weiguo and Pei Songbai's hands were full, with big bags and small packages that looked like they were fighting a famine.

Xia Wenhua, however, looked at the things in the two people's hands and felt that something was missing.

Hearing her muttering about wanting something else, even though it wasn't her own money, Wang Weiguo felt a jolt in his heart.

Children from poor families have to stretch every penny they have. He knew he shouldn't say such things, but he couldn't help but say, "Sister-in-law, actually, the supply and marketing cooperatives near our station usually have rice, flour, and oil. If we really need them, we can buy them there. We don't have to come here."

In the countryside, supply and marketing cooperatives sell things like grain for a little less than 100. The standards aren't as strict here in Northeast China. There's a market every ten days, where villagers set up stalls to sell their own produce. The lives of military wives are much better than those outside.

Xia Wenhua was also someone who listened to advice. But from Wang Weiguo's occasional disapproving glances, she belatedly realized what kind of era they were living in.

The way she buys things is absolutely out of step with the times.

Xia Wenhua restrained her shopping desires slightly, and did not forget to explain to Wang Weiguo: "This is my first time here, and I don't know the situation at our base. I just thought I would buy some things that I might need."

Wang Weiguo was young but not stupid. He knew that even the leader himself hadn't said anything about the leader's family affairs, so he had no right to speak. He quickly adjusted his mindset.

"Why are you telling me this, sister-in-law? It's all my fault for being so talkative. The items that cost a hundred are good, and every time I come in, I can't help but want to buy more, hahaha."

The shopping spree was over, but since there were other people around, even though Xia Wenhua felt there were still things she hadn't bought, she didn't dare to buy them when others were present.

The journey was smooth sailing. After they put their things in their small courtyard, Wang Weiguo had already gone back to return the car, and the two children had fallen asleep again. Only then did Xia Wenhua ask Pei Songbai.

"Xiao Wang just thought I bought too much stuff, but it was all your money that was spent. Aren't you worried about the cost?"

Her large, blinking eyes were fixed on Pei Songbai, determined to get an answer from him.

"Of course it hurts."

Pei Songbai is an honest man. He is a country boy with no background. Everything he has is earned through his own hard work. He has never been as extravagant as Xia Wenhua.

However, Pei Songbai also knew that Xia Wenhua's past must have been one of extravagance and debauchery. From the moment he learned Xia Wenhua's true identity and was certain that Xia Wenhua was genuinely willing to be with him, his thoughts changed.

Before Xia Wenhua could even react, he quickly added, "I'm just heartbroken, but I don't think you shouldn't spend it. I'm a man, and all the money and tickets I earn belong to you and the children. If you're short of money and use tickets, it's my fault. As long as I can get it back, you can spend it!"

A strange light flashed in Xia Wenhua's eyes. Having seen countless people, she could naturally tell that Pei Songbai was speaking from the heart.

Pei Songbai's background and the era he lives in are different from Xia Wenhua's later generations. However, even in the later era with its high level of economic development, there are still many men who do not have Pei Songbai's awareness.

As expected of the male lead, he truly is one of the most enlightened people in the world.

She immediately smiled and said, "Pei Songbai, that's a fine quality of yours, keep it up!"

It is true that it is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. After all, she came from the future, and her consumption views were definitely out of step with this era. Xia Wenhua had long been prepared for this.

Unfortunately, the original owner of this body also came from a wealthy family, so even if she did nothing, she wouldn't lack money. Xia Wenhua couldn't bring herself to suffer because she had money. Her future spending might not be as extravagant, but it wouldn't be less either.

She might be able to fool others, but she definitely couldn't hide it from Pei Songbai, her husband.

At first, she genuinely wanted to shop and had no other intentions. However, her later frenzy was actually a test, as she wanted to see what Pei Songbai thought.

Now that the question had been asked, and knowing that Pei Songbai, while not approving of her spending habits, would learn to respect them, Xia Wenhua had essentially received a satisfactory answer.

Having resolved any potential family disagreements and learned Pei Songbai's true thoughts, Xia Wenhua felt relieved and turned to look at the small courtyard.