Knowing that Bonnie was pregnant, Gu Ye spent as much time as possible at home. During this period, he needed to hand over his duties to the new battalion commander, while Regiment Commander Bai would not be officially transferred to civilian work until after the New Year, so he was not busy during this time.
I called my older brother; he's going to be a father again. I also told my grandfather and asked if they were getting used to living in the retirement home. They won't be able to go back for Chinese New Year this year; he has to hand over his duties to Commander Bai after the holiday.
Grandpa said work was important, and besides, his granddaughter-in-law was pregnant, so they couldn't cause her any trouble.
After hanging up the phone, the old man was filled with emotion.
The 30-year-old regimental commander, a graduate of a regular military academy, has a bright future ahead of him. That eldest son of his is blind; he mistook a fish eye for a pearl, losing two such outstanding sons. He'll regret it someday.
Grandma Gu didn't care about any of that; she was currently very worried about Gu Feng and his wife. Gu Feng's wife had given birth to a son, just as she had hoped, but their lives were in complete chaos.
Bonnie's pregnancy didn't change much, except for a slightly larger appetite; everything else was normal. This made all the women in the family compound extremely envious, as none of them hadn't suffered terribly from vomiting during pregnancy, some even from the start of pregnancy until delivery.
Lin Baoni, on the other hand, acted as if nothing was wrong, eating heartily and showing no reaction whatsoever. She had meals cooked for her, clothes washed for her, and her family members would occasionally come to visit and offer support.
It's true that comparisons are odious, and it's no wonder that the other wives are feeling envious. They keep nagging their husbands, telling them to teach Gu Ye a lesson and stop acting like a big shot all the time, not even helping to pick up a fallen oil bottle, and instead stepping over it.
Gu Ye became the target of everyone's anger in the army. Before, he showed off his daughter, and now he was setting an example for all the families. The cold and aloof Gu Ye who made people want to stay away was gone. They went to Gu Ye to reason with him and asked him to give them a way out.
"You bunch of people, instead of reflecting on your own actions, you come to me to argue. Where's your shame? A bunch of grown men, don't you know how to cherish your wives? Do you think you're bosses just because you earn a little salary? You have a ton of problems at home, do you think it's easy?"
“When we go on missions, we’re gone for a long time, leaving our wives and children worried and scared. Don’t you feel sorry for them? Go back and reflect on your mistakes and how to make amends, so that the other wives can take you as an example.”
A group of people were given a lecture by Gu Ye without really understanding what was going on. After leaving the office, they felt like they had been tricked. Gu Ye was too good at fooling people.
“Gu Ye’s words are not without reason; we do sometimes neglect our families.”
“We risk our lives to work outside every day, and they are treated so badly for doing a little housework. It’s all because they are spoiled. A wife who is beaten is like dough that has been kneaded. It’s because she hasn’t been beaten enough.”
Upon hearing this, everyone thought, "This idea won't work. From now on..."
The group arrived full of enthusiasm but left disappointed, each with their own thoughts on certain matters and people.
Gu Ye spoke the truth, but no matter what they thought, a group of grown men acted as if they couldn't take care of themselves once they got home.
Lin Baoni had no idea that her Gu Ye had once again become powerful and attracted a lot of resentment. His words had been spread by someone, causing a stir in the family compound and making those who had once coveted Gu Ye extremely resentful. How could such a good person have been so lucky to be with Lin Baoni?
With the Chinese New Year approaching, she sent out her New Year's gifts and also received New Year's gifts from others.
The largest package was for Sister-in-law Gu, followed by those for Zhou Weihong and Wu Fang. They had maintained contact, exchanging letters and packages, and exchanging visits several times a year.
Bonnie took the package home, and on the way, her sister-in-law scolded her, "You're pregnant now, you have to be careful, you can't carry such heavy things. If you need anything, just call out, someone can help you take it back."
The woman speaking was the sister-in-law of Deputy Battalion Commander Zhu, who lived in the row in front of her. She used to love gossiping. But now that Gu Ye had been promoted to regimental commander and Deputy Battalion Commander Zhu had become battalion commander, this woman, realizing her status was different now, rarely gossiped anymore.
"Sister-in-law Zhu, thank you! I was just in a hurry to see what was there. It's not heavy, it's nothing."
"You can't be careless, you still have to be careful. This thing isn't even that heavy, it still weighs several tens of kilograms."
Aunt Zhu thought Lin Baoni was like a child who hadn't grown up; how could she be so curious and impatient, eager to see the things? However, weighing the items in her hands, she realized that if she received so many packages, she probably wouldn't be able to wait either.
Aunt Zhu dropped Bao Ni off at home, didn't even drink any water, and left. Before, she would have been curious about what Bao Ni had received, just to see what was going on.
Bonnie watched as Aunt Zhu walked away quickly, and didn't know what to say. It seemed like she had gone a bit too far in correcting the situation.
Bonnie opened her sister-in-law's package, first finding the letter to see what had happened, since the Gu family had several children within the rural area.
As expected of a kindred spirit, Bonnie took out a heavy envelope and asked, "How much did you write, sister-in-law?"
Bonnie couldn't wait to open the envelope and see what kind of excitement was in store.
In her letter, Sister-in-law Gu mentioned that Tian Hui from Gu's younger sister's family had married to avoid being sent to the countryside. The man was the son of the deputy director of Gu's younger sister's husband's factory, a clerk in the factory, and was about 27 or 28 years old. Most importantly, he was a second-time bride and had a three or four-year-old daughter.
The two hastily registered their marriage, but their discussions about getting married turned into a huge mess.
The man's ex-mother-in-law came, demanding that Tian Hui promise to treat their granddaughter well. She also asked Tian Hui to wait a few years before having children, promising to visit the child from time to time. She made a bunch of demands, but what she really wanted was to marry her second daughter to her ex-brother-in-law so she could continue to benefit from the marriage.
In the end, it was the man's father who lost his temper and brought the farce to an end. He said that if things continued this way, they could take the child away. The former mother-in-law, seeing that she had no benefits and would have to raise the child, left cursing and swearing.
The wedding was a low-key affair, with minimal dowry and betrothal gifts. The bicycle and sewing machine were left over from his first marriage, and he bought her a watch. He also bought her a new set of clothes, and his aunt prepared new bedding.
Tian Hui's face was grim. She had thought that as a beautiful young woman, she would at least have a grand wedding, but in the end, she received nothing. It was said that on their wedding night, the child cried for his father, causing quite a commotion.
The funniest thing is Gu Mei. To pursue the man she liked, she secretly signed up to go to Yunnan Province, only to find out that he wasn't actually going to the countryside there. He was just annoyed by her and gave her a random address, which Gu Mei believed.
If it weren't for her father's connections, she would have been sent to the most remote part of Yunnan Province. Now, her family doesn't dare tell her that the man she likes is working in a rural area outside of Yunnan Province, fearing she might do something irreversible.
Gu Nan was also going to the countryside, and her third uncle used his connections to get her registered in a neighboring province, which was closer and easier to manage if needed.
Sister-in-law Gu also mentioned that Gu Feng's wife was in chaos after giving birth. The older child was prone to illness, and the younger one was always crying. Without Grandma Gu's help, their lives were a complete mess.
It is said that Grandma Gu wanted to help take care of her great-grandson, but the old man scolded her and she couldn't go.
Bonnie had a juicy piece of gossip, and she was thrilled!
The Gu family's affairs are enough to fill a novel, full of drama. What Bao Ni didn't expect was that Gu Lan had actually calmed down, didn't cause any trouble, and was living her life seriously. Hopefully, she stays this clear-headed and lives her life well!
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