It was only after leaving the state-owned restaurant that Zhang Xiangnan realized the extent of the meat and food shortage in the area.

This state-owned restaurant in the county didn't have a single meat dish and only four kinds of vegetarian dishes. Zhang Xiangnan bought four servings of each.

My father-in-law has a large family, and with my own family included, we need several tables for dinner.

At the entrance of Suzhai Village, when Zhang Xiangnan drove here, the intelligence exchange center was already open and full of elderly people and women with children.

"Aunt San, Uncle Er, are you all resting here?"

Zhang Xiangnan held a freshly opened pack of Zhonghua cigarettes in one hand and some loose fruit candies in the other, with a smile on his handsome face.

It would have been even more perfect if it weren't for the slap mark that hadn't yet subsided.

Suzhai and Zhangzhuang are not far away. Although Zhang Xiangnan doesn't go home often, as a son-in-law of Suzhai for more than ten years, he knows most of the people in Suzhai.

"Are you from Xiaohong's family? Were you the one who just drove over?"

The old man called Second Uncle stood up tremblingly.

"Yes, Uncle Er, I'm Xiaohong's man, Zhang Xiangnan, you smoke."

The two villages were so close to each other that the news that he was a traitor must have already spread to everyone.

Rumors are scary, and my father-in-law's family has probably heard a lot of rumors.

The reason why Zhang Xiangnan stopped the car to talk was that he wanted to dispel the rumors in front of everyone.

"You haven't been here for ages. Why are people saying you're a traitor?"

The old man's curiosity successfully paved the way for Zhang Xiangnan.

"Second Uncle, I was on a secret mission. For the safety of me and my family, I had to say this. Now that the mission is completed, I'm back."

"Aunt San, have some candy."

"Sister Hua, have some candy."

"Uncle Zhaohui, you smoke."

The men handed out cigarettes, the women gave out candies, and even the children were taken care of.

"Second Uncle, Third Aunt, you guys take a rest. I'm going to my father-in-law's house."

After chatting for a few more words, Zhang Xiangnan got in the car and headed towards the village.

"Hong girl is so lucky. Not only is her husband not a traitor, he seems to have become a high-ranking official and even came back in a car."

"That's not the case. Those who can drive are big leaders."

"What a high-ranking official this must be! I wonder if he's even as high as our county governor."

There are a total of four jeeps in the entire Dongfeng County, two from the county government, one from the machinery factory, one from the public security bureau, and several large trucks from the transport team.

"Don't be jealous. This is what Hong Ya deserves. She's been pointed at and criticized for over three years in Zhangzhuang. Most people wouldn't be able to endure this."

"Aunt Qiaozhen already has many sons, and now no one in our village dares to offend her."

The gossip at the village entrance will spread throughout the village at a terrifying speed. In the afternoon, the entire Su Village will know that Su Hong’s man is not a traitor, but has become a high-ranking official.

Zhang Xiangnan came to his father-in-law's yard with gifts. His eldest son was killing chickens, and his two sisters-in-law were killing fish. His father-in-law and mother-in-law were watching the children playing and did not see his wife.

"Dad, Mom, where's Xiaohong? I bought her something at the department store."

Zhang Xiangnan smiled and nodded.

"Xiaohong is boiling water in the kitchen. Why are you spending all this money? How can you live like this after buying so many things?"

Looking at the bags in her son-in-law's hands, Hu Qiaozhen nodded with satisfaction.

"Mom, it's not much at all. Xiaohong has suffered a lot in the past few years. It's all because of me, a man who is incompetent.

No matter how many things I buy for Xiaohong, it can never make up for the pain she has suffered in the past few years."

Zhang Xiangnan swore that his attitude had never been so upright when facing the old leader.

"Okay, let's take the gifts inside first, and then go to the kitchen to boil some water. It's so hot, my daughter has already boiled two pots of water."

The mother-in-law was quite satisfied with her son-in-law's attitude, so she took the initiative to give him a chance.

"Oh! Thank you, mother."

Zhang Xiangnan went in and out three times before he finally moved all the gifts into the main room.

"Xiaohong, let me boil some water. Go out and get some fresh air and wash your face."

Zhang Xiangnan came to the kitchen and kept a low profile.

"No, I'm used to it. You haven't seen your daughter yet, right? Go talk to her!"

After Su Hong figured it out, she didn't plan to continue making things difficult for her man.

"Don't worry about it. I'll boil some water first. It won't be too late to develop a relationship with my daughter in the afternoon."

Zhang Xiangnan plucked up his courage and pulled his wife's arm. Su Hong did not struggle and stood up.

Since your man is eager to show off, give him a chance.

The kitchen window was very small, and it was a bit stuffy inside. Coupled with the constant fire in the stove, Zhang Xiangnan's forehead soon began to sweat slightly.

"Wife, you have worked hard these past few years."

If you want someone to learn to think from other people’s perspective, the easiest way is to swap roles and let them try what you do in your daily life.

Taking care of children at home and doing the work at home and in the fields has never been an easy task.

"Xiaohong, don't go to work anymore, and don't let your parents go to work either. Let's buy food from the team."

When Zhang Xiangnan was a child, he had an older sister who joined the army not long after he got married.

In the past, I followed the team to fight in many battles, traveling thousands of miles, and rarely had the opportunity to go home.

After the victory, I followed the team to garrison in southern Xinjiang. My home leave was very short, and I had to return to the army after spending some time at home.

After careful calculation, I realized that I am now in my thirties and have hardly ever been in the kitchen.

His wife gave birth to three children for him, but he never took care of her during the confinement period.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xiangnan felt a blockage in his throat, his eye sockets were sore, and tears almost fell.

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