Chapter 135 Getting on the Train
At the entrance of the courtyard
Lu Huailin, still worried, instructed his wife, "Be careful riding your bicycle. If it gets too difficult, we'll just skip work for now."
Gu Yihan was also fed up with Lu Huailin's nagging, so she got on her bicycle and said dismissively, "Don't worry."
Lu Huailin watched his wife leave until she was out of sight before turning around.
He was startled by the envious look on the face of Deputy Battalion Commander Wang, who suddenly appeared behind him.
The story of Deputy Battalion Commander Wang's family had spread throughout the army; he could hear the men gossiping about their family affairs.
Lu Huailin raised his hand and patted Deputy Battalion Commander Wang on the shoulder.
To offer comfort: "I've heard that if a man is good at that, he's more likely to have a son."
"Work hard and try to have a son this year too."
Deputy Battalion Commander Wang: "..."
Lu Huailin didn't care about Deputy Battalion Commander Wang's feelings. Who told his wife to be so vicious and bully his wife?
When the big competition comes, we need to give Deputy Battalion Commander Wang a good workout.
Do you really think you don't hold grudges? He does.
Textile Factory Accounting Office
Gu Yihan passed the time by reading the newspaper.
Minjie and Su Yonghong were quietly discussing Zhang Xia's marriage.
Since Lu Huailin returned, Gu Yihan has made up an excuse to refuse Su Yonghong's request to find a suitable candidate for her daughter.
Sister Min asked, "Sister Su, the man gave her a bicycle and a hundred yuan."
How much dowry do you give here?
She was the one who arranged this marriage, so she had to be very careful about the dowry.
Su Yonghong said casually, "The bicycle will stay at home, and she can take 50 of the 100 yuan with her."
Upon hearing this, Sister Min was so angry that her heart trembled.
Unable to control his temper, he jumped to his feet and shouted in a shrill voice, "What did you say?"
Su Yonghong looked at Min Jie and said aggrievedly, "What's the use of yelling at me? I can't make the decision."
Minjie slowly walked to Su Yonghong's desk, staring intently into his eyes.
Seeing her evasive gaze, a hint of disappointment flashed in Sister Min's eyes, then she suddenly laughed: "I didn't expect that."
"We've known each other for over ten years, and I was the one who misjudged you."
After saying that, Sister Min went straight to her seat and ignored Su Yonghong.
Gu Yihan listened to their back-and-forth conversation.
He sighed inwardly, "Thank goodness she refused, otherwise I would have been hit with this dog shit."
This isn't a marriage alliance, it's a feud! They gave us a bicycle and money, but not only did they not provide a dowry, they also withheld the bride price.
Based on what happened last time, Gu Yihan felt that Sister Min and Sister Su were "true love".
Because the two of them made up again in just two days after their last argument.
Minjie started showing concern for Su Yonghong again, asking about her well-being while her own face was swollen. She was worried about whether Su Yonghong was in pain.
I just don't know how long it will take for the two of them to make up this time.
Textile factory gate
As Gu Yihan pushed her bicycle, she noticed that the profile of the woman talking to Qiao Shuhui not far away looked very familiar.
She just couldn't remember who it was.
Gu Yihan shook her head, not wanting to think too much about it. As long as Qiao Shuhui didn't bother her, that was all that mattered.
She doesn't meddle in other people's business.
More than ten days have passed
The night before departure
Gu Yihan sat on the sofa, touched Grandma Gu's hand, and said, "Grandma, we're not home, so don't be reluctant to eat."
"The jars of rice, flour, and eggs in the kitchen are all full, so don't worry about eating them. I'll check them when I get back."
Grandma Gu was also reluctant to part with her little granddaughter, and she knew that she would only have time to go back and visit her this year.
In the coming years, the child will be too young to travel by car for extended periods.
Grandma Gu patted Gu Yihan's hand to reassure her, "Grandma won't go hungry, don't worry."
Gu Yihan suddenly remembered something, got up and went back to the bedroom, took out ten feet of gray cloth from the cabinet, and also took out 30 yuan and food coupons.
Back in the living room, Gu Yihan handed the cloth to her grandmother, saying, "Grandma, this cloth is for making clothes for you."
"I don't want it, I have clothes to wear," Grandma Gu said, declining.
Gu Yihan chuckled, stuffed the cloth into her arms, and patiently explained, "Grandma, only you can wear this color."
“If you don’t want it, then the cloth coupons will have been wasted. We don’t wear clothes of this color anyway.”
Grandma Gu looked at the gray fabric in her hand, opened her mouth, but ultimately didn't say anything to refuse.
Gu Yihan then smiled genuinely and placed the money notes in her hand into hers.
He instructed, "If you don't want to cook, just eat at the cafeteria. Don't overwork yourself; we'll be back soon."
The money notes in Grandma Gu's hand were so hot they made her heart ache, and she choked out, "Grandma knows."
Early the next morning
After waking up, Lu Huailin propped his head up with his arm and looked at his wife, whose face was flushed from sleeping.
He lowered his head and kissed her, whispering in her ear, "Wife, you are so beautiful."
After being woken up, Gu Yihan opened her eyes, pushed Lu Huailin's head away, covered her mouth, and muttered, "You didn't brush your teeth, so I can't kiss you."
Lu Huailin: "..."
After Lu Huailin got up, he found that his wife had fallen asleep again.
He woke Gu Yihan up and coaxed her gently, "Honey, we have to take the train today. I bought a sleeper berth. You can continue sleeping after we get on the train."
Gu Yihan groggily opened her eyes, yawning. It was so comfortable in bed in winter; she didn't want to get out of bed at all.
After getting up, the family of three ate breakfast, and Lu Huailin went back to the house to get his luggage.
Gu Yihan said goodbye to her grandmother, repeatedly telling her, "Grandma, I'll be back soon, don't make yourself suffer."
Gu Yihan and her companion carried their luggage, waved goodbye to Grandma Gu, and got into the military jeep.
Xiao Wu greeted Gu Yihan with a smile: "Sister-in-law, it's been a long time since I've seen you looking for Mao Mao."
Gu Yihan hadn't seen Xiao Wu for a long time. Since the incident with Li Yajing, Xiao Wu hadn't appeared in front of her.
Gu Yihan carefully observed Xiao Wu's expression.
She replied, "Let it stay at the military dog base. I'll bring it back after I give birth."
Lu Huailin glanced at Xiao Wu sideways: "Just focus on driving."
After arriving at the train station, Gu Yihan got off the train first. Lu Huailin gave Xiao Wu a few instructions and then sent him back.
Lu Huailin carried the luggage in one hand and held his wife's hand in the other, instructing her, "There will be a lot of people later, so stay close to me."
Gu Yihan nodded. Long-distance trains at this time were so crowded that there was nowhere to stand. Fortunately, Lu Huailin was able to buy a sleeper ticket.
After the train pulled into the station, Lu Huailin quickly found the corresponding carriage and threw his luggage in through the window.
Gu Yihan exclaimed instinctively, "Why did you throw it away?"
Lu Huailin didn't reply. Instead, he picked up his wife as if she were a child.
Gu Yihan was startled and gripped Lu Huailin's clothes tightly with both hands, watching the dense crowd surge into the narrow car door.
Taking advantage of his height and physical strength, Lu Huailin managed to squeeze into the corresponding carriage from among the crowd.
They only put Gu Yihan down after finding her berth.
Looking at the luggage on the bed, Gu Yihan looked at Lu Huailin in surprise, "You threw it with such accuracy."
Lu Huailin chuckled: "I take this train often, and I know roughly where it is."
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