However, Gu An'an only grumbled inwardly. In fact, she was quite satisfied with this side job, finding some value in her boring days.

While she was working diligently, news about her family began to spread like wildfire.

"An'an, are you home?"

Since Gu An'an came here, Liu Li and she have had a very good relationship. Upon hearing the news, she came to tell her as soon as possible.

"I'm here."

Gu An'an put the documents away and stored them in her spatial storage, then immediately came out to open the door. "Sister-in-law, aren't you at home helping Dunzi study today?"

Although Dunzi is young, Liu Li feels that learning should start early, so she has been teaching him some basic things at home recently. He learned those things from Gu An'an.

However, she studied very diligently and even asked the second battalion commander to make some educational toys, which she used to teach Dunzi at home every day.

“He’s been quite well-behaved lately, so we need to let him out for some fresh air.”

At that moment, Dunzi was holding an educational toy in his hand, and when he saw Gu An'an looking over, he wanted to teach her how to play.

"Alright, go play somewhere else. Your Aunt Gu and I have important things to discuss."

Dunzi is quite obedient; he does whatever his mother tells him to do.

"Sister-in-law, what's wrong with you today?"

Thinking about those upsetting things, Liu Li couldn't help but frown, but she really couldn't keep quiet about it.

"An'an, haven't you been going out much lately?"

"I've been busy lately and haven't had time to go out. What happened?"

Gu An'an had a gut feeling that this matter was related to her, otherwise Liu Li wouldn't have looked so troubled. Her mind flashed back to what had happened after she joined the army, and she didn't feel that there was anything wrong with it.

"Hey, lately everyone in the family compound has been saying your food is great."

Gu An'an raised an eyebrow, roughly knowing what the other party wanted to say. Sure enough, Liu Li continued, "Some people say that Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao's monthly allowance is only so much, and they've started speculating about your sources of income."

"Oh? What do people say?"

Gu An'an took a sip of water, looking completely unperturbed.

"Well, what else can I say? I just overheard this and came to tell you. You should talk to Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao and try to find a solution, otherwise it won't be good for either of you if it gets around for too long."

Liu Li was genuinely worried about the other party; this was no joke. If things really escalated, who knew if higher-ups would send someone to investigate.

She trusted Gu An'an and her husband. Although she didn't inquire too much about their family affairs, she knew that Gu An'an wasn't the kind of dependent woman who relied on a man to make a living, as others might think, and she also believed that their income was definitely not a problem.

"Don't worry, Sister Liu, I'll tell Lao Xiao when he gets back. But I really want to thank you for coming to talk to me, otherwise I don't know what would have happened."

The saying "three men can make a tiger" is a proverb that even a three-year-old understands, especially in this day and age. She wants to nip any potential danger in the bud.

When Xiao Yuheng came back, he always felt that Gu An'an's smile was "evil," which made him feel uneasy.

"Honey, why are you laughing like that?"

"What? Doesn't your smile look good?"

Xiao Yuheng dared not say it wasn't good-looking, but it was indeed quite good-looking, though it felt a bit creepy.

"She's beautiful, my wife is the most beautiful woman in the world."

He was about to lean in and kiss her, but Gu An'an pushed him away.

Xiao Yuheng's eyes widened in disbelief. "Wife, you pushed me away. Am I not handsome enough today? Impossible! I checked myself carefully before leaving the house. I'm as handsome as ever."

It has to be said that after being married for a while, Xiao Yuheng has become increasingly shameless.

"Stop fooling around! I have something serious to tell you."

"What's up?"

Xiao Yuheng asked casually, always looking for an opportunity to get close to his wife.

"Our reputations are ruined."

"What's the meaning?"

Xiao Yuheng frowned because he could tell that Gu An'an's expression didn't seem like she was joking.

Gu An'an repeated what Liu Li had said, "It might be trouble caused by inviting someone to dinner."

She pouted, realizing she had been very careful, but still managed to cause this trouble.

At this moment, Xiao Yuheng's face was as black as water. That's just how he is. He always holds himself to high standards. Not to mention accepting bribes, he would even calculate everything that the masses gave him when he was on a mission. How could he have known that he would be talked about like that behind his back because of a meal?

It would be one thing if he were the one being talked about, but those people didn't even spare his wife, completely touching his sore spot.

"Don't worry, leave this to me."

Gu An'an shook her head, "No need. If you step in, people will think we're using our power to bully others. This time, I'm going to slap them in the face myself."

Life in the family compound was so boring, and working every day wasn't going to work. Since someone had just walked in, she was determined to have some fun.

"Oh? What do you want to do?"

Gu An'an whispered the plan in his ear, and gradually, similar smiles appeared on both of their faces at the same time.

"Now those people are even more jealous."

"Let them be sour."

Gu An'an usually doesn't like to show off, but for those sour people, she has to let them know what the difference is.

The next day.

Upon receiving the news, Qin Xiangdong arrived in high spirits. This time, he wasn't just visiting casually; he went to the Xiao family home with Political Commissar Fang, Regiment Commander Zhao, and Xiao Yuheng, chatting and laughing.

Although the military factory and the military unit were close to each other, they were ultimately two different institutions. Apart from Aunt Zhang and Aunt Zhou, no one else in the family compound knew his identity. Seeing the large and imposing procession, some people got excited.

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