Qiao Qingqing looked around and saw that no one was around, so she leaned closer and lowered her voice: "Shh - don't tell anyone else, I actually didn't do much, the reason I stayed so long was to make them feel that my monthly allowance was worth it."
Zhou Lanfang was dumbfounded.
Qiao Qingqing patted her head and said in a tone of someone who has experienced it: "Lan Fang, you need to learn more."
Zhou Lanfang looked at her hesitantly: "Sister Qingqing...you seem a little different from before..."
Qiao Qingqing: ...
Was it accidentally exposed?
She quickly tried to make amends: "I have no choice. I was constantly troubled by people with false charges before. Every failure is a lesson for me! Besides, I am pregnant now and cannot stand any stimulation. I don't want to make things difficult for myself. I will avoid it if I can."
Zhou Lanfang also recalled the times when the Shi and Qiao brothers had wrongly accused her, and she couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart and her face became solemn.
"Sister Qingqing, you did the right thing. This is how you should protect yourself."
Qiao Qingqing secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Yes, the little girl is fooling around.
The two of them did not wander around for long. This island was a military garrison, and the area where they could move freely was very limited. They could only wander around the logistics department.
The logistics department was not big, and we got bored after walking around a few times. Plus our backs were sore, so we found a place to sit for more than half an hour.
Finally, Qiao Qingqing went to take a look at the fields reclaimed by the Logistics Department, and gave some "instructions" on some matters of concern. She took the opportunity to secretly add spiritual spring water, and her task for the day was completed.
Zhou Lanfang accompanied her all the way to her doorstep, politely declined Qiao Qingqing's invitation to stay for dinner, and hurried back to share her experience of her first day on the job with Xiaoman.
——In fact, Zhou Lanfang saw the gay man that Yao Xiaoman liked, so she rushed to find him.
The next day, the female comrades in the logistics department enthusiastically introduced the male comrade to Zhou Lanfang. Zhou Lanfang recognized that he was the one her sisters liked, so she naturally refused.
What’s even more interesting is that when the male comrade saw Zhou Lanfang, he secretly told the sister-in-law who brought him there that this was not the person he wanted to meet.
If it’s not this one, then it can only be Xiaoman!
Zhou Lanfang thought that if Xiaoman knew the news, she would be so happy that she died, so she was in such a hurry.
Qiao Qingqing thought that since she was back, Mother Lu would probably come soon, so she didn't force her to stay.
As expected, before Qiao Qingqing had even sat down in the house, Shi Meijun came stealthily.
She closed the door as soon as she came in.
Then he came over to ask with concern: "Qingqing, did you feel unwell the other day?"
Qiao Qingqing walked out of the room, "Mom, you're here. No, I just have a little backache. I rested for a while in the afternoon and it's gone."
When Shi Meiyun heard this, she stepped forward and rubbed her waist, "Is it sore here?"
"My left lower back feels a little sore and a bit like a needle prickling pain," said Qiao Qingqing.
Shi Meiyun said seriously, "You must be tired. You should take a rest. I will go cook dinner and apply hot oil to you in the evening."
Qiao Qingqing nodded and said with a smile: "There is still some meat left from the last purchase. Mom, make some stir-fried meat tomorrow. I like it."
"Tian, I'll make you another steamed egg custard. Qingqing loves egg custard. Sprinkle some minced meat and chopped green onions on top..."
Shi Meiyun spoke gently, walked into the kitchen, picked up the apron hanging on the wall and put it on.
Qiao Qingqing asked: "Then what should I do?"
"You?" Shi Meiyun glanced at her, and finally moved a chair to the side of the kitchen door, and brought her a plate with a handful of squid, "You sit here and eat the squid, and when I cook, you can have two more bowls of rice."
Although Lu Heng was not at home, Shi Meijun's arrival allowed Qiao Qingqing to enjoy meticulous care.
When Lu Heng was around, he was not a good cook, so Qiao Qingqing had to teach him how to cook, and even do it herself.
But when Mother Lu was around, Qiao Qingqing didn't have to worry about anything. She was completely a rich lady. Even when she washed her face, someone fetched water for her and helped her comb her hair...
Although Qiao Qingqing is not the type of person who orders people around, it must be said that life is really comfortable with such an extremely caring mother taking care of her.
When Shi Meijun got up every morning, she would finish her housework in the yard first, then take a meal to the cowshed - because Qiao Qingqing had to go to the island at this time, she could not follow her, so she simply returned to the cowshed to avoid being seen.
Qiao Qingqing gave the key to the courtyard gate and the key to the sewing machine room to Feng Xiumei.
She knew that after she bought these two big items, the villagers would still be excited about them and would definitely come to her.
If she always refused the villagers' requests on the grounds that she was not at home, it would probably cause gossip over time.
That's how human hearts are.
But for Qiao Qingqing, it is very necessary to build relationships with the villagers.
It is said that one should be grateful to those who have benefited from it. If the villagers had not turned a blind eye to her actions of taking care of the Lu family when the Lu family was demoted to this point, she would have been finished long ago.
As long as someone reports it, she will be in trouble.
So, Qiao Qingqing was not at all reluctant to contribute her sewing machine.
Give the key to Feng Xiumei and tell everyone that when you are not at home, if you need to borrow the sewing machine, you just need to go to Aunt Xiumei to get the key and return it after use.
Feng Xiumei's prestige in the eyes of the women in the village is just like the prestige of the team leader in the eyes of the men. With her in charge, nothing can go wrong.
In this way, only the sewing machine is tired, but Qiao Qingqing can make the whole village owe her a favor.
At this time, it is even less likely to be reported.
However, Qiao Qingqing also stated that she would need to use the sewing machine when she was resting at home, and hoped that everyone would not disturb her that day.
With Feng Xiumei's repeated emphasis, everyone gradually developed this awareness: they would only borrow the sewing machine from Qiao Zhiqing's home on the days when he went to the island, and everyone would spontaneously cherish the sewing machine and never bring their own children when they went, so as to avoid messing up Qiao Zhiqing's yard or accidentally breaking something.
This kind of days lasted for more than a month.
That night, Qiao Qingqing was reading a story to her pregnant baby when she suddenly heard a knock on the door.
Shi Meijun, who was lying beside her, sat up suddenly, looking a little panicked.
"Qingqing, someone is knocking on the door."
Qiao Qingqing comforted her: "No, I'll go see who it is, you stay in the room and lock the door."
Shi Meiyun did as she was told.
Qiao Qingqing, wearing the beautiful long dress that Lu's mother made for her, walked to the door and asked loudly, "Who is it?"
Lu Heng's low voice came from outside the door: "Qingqing, I'm back."
Qiao Qingqing was suddenly delighted and quickly pulled the bolt.
Seeing Lu Heng, Qiao Qingqing was pleasantly surprised and asked, "Are you done?"
Lu Heng was carrying a bag and holding a suitcase. The suitcase looked very fashionable, like a foreign product.
The bag on his back was naturally the one made by Qiao Qingqing herself.
Lu Heng freed one hand to hold his lover's shoulders, hugged her into the house, "Well, actually I came back this afternoon. I have been secretly investigating for more than a month, and I have just collected all the evidence of Ning Rong's crimes. As soon as I came back, I went back to the army to see the commander. I wanted to go with you, but I stayed with the commander for too long. When I finished my work, it was already this time. I just missed you."
Qiao Qingqing was very happy, "It's okay, I'll come back soon!"
She walked to the bedroom door and knocked, "Don't worry, Mom, it's Lu Heng who's back!"
Upon hearing this, Shi Meijun quickly opened the door and came out. Lu Heng called out "Mom".
"Ah Heng is back. Have you eaten? Are you not hurt?"
"I've eaten at the captain's place, but I'm not full. I'm still a little hungry." Lu Heng said honestly.
Qiao Qingqing noticed that Lu Heng had lost weight when he came back this time, and the little bit of fat he had gained at home was gone.
"Mom, there's some leftover rice. Make some egg fried rice for Lu Heng!"
Qiao Qingqing didn't notice that her tone sounded distressed.
Shi Meiyun nodded, "I'll go right away."
She went to the kitchen beaming with joy.
This time, her son was only gone for over a month, so Qingqing didn't have to worry about him all the time - of course, as a mother, she would also worry about him.
However, compared to the dangers of her son's previous battles on the battlefield, the missions her son was carrying out were much milder and safer, so she was not as worried as before.
Entering the room, Lu Heng looked at the bed sheets that had been changed into different patterns, "You sleep with mom?"
Qiao Qingqing nodded, "Yes, I'm afraid that my mother will be scared alone."
Lu Heng paused before asking, "Where should I sleep now?"
There was a hint of grievance in the voice.
With the help of the kerosene lamp, Qiao Qingqing noticed the fatigue between his brows and the red bloodshot in his eyes.
My heart softened instantly, and I couldn't help but reach out to touch his brow, and softened my voice: "A bed has been added to the next room. I'll make it later. You just have to make do with it for a while."
Lu Heng: ...
What's going on? Have I really fallen out of favor?
Qiao Qingqing raised her eyebrows: "You can't just drive Mom to another room as soon as you come back."
Lu Heng didn't understand: "Why not? You are my wife, you should sleep with me."
Qiao Qingqing wanted to roll her eyes.
Look at this brother, he is truly a filial son.
It took Mother Lu a month to get used to her bed. Now she is asked to move. Doesn't that mean she will have to get used to it all over again?
However, she didn't want to dwell on this topic with Lu Heng, so she simply asked him about the situation of the Ning family.
Lu Heng did not hide it from her.
Captain Qi Wei has learned from Zhao Chujian that the reason why Zhao Chujian went to investigate the Ning family was because Qi Wei had a suspicion about Qiao Qingqing.
During the investigation of the Ning family, Qiao Qingqing also provided valuable information to Zhao Chujian from time to time, which enabled Zhao Chujian to successfully find evidence of the Ning family.
It can be said that without Qiao Qingqing, Ning Rong and the Ning family behind him would have remained dormant for a long time.
Before Lu Heng came back, the regiment commander reported this important information to Commander Chen.
Commander Chen said that Comrade Qiao Qingqing deserves a great credit this time!
Lu Heng worked hard to obtain all the evidence of Ning Rong's crimes, and it was confirmed that the contact form was authentic, so Lu Heng was credited with two major merits at once.
"Ning Rong met Fu Ruifang when he was in school. He had a background of studying abroad, but his father was also a revolutionary martyr, so Fu Ruifang was able to work in a government department. With his introduction, Ning Rong joined their spy organization. After that, the two cooperated with each other and secretly stole 18 national equipment and sold them to the enemy country..."
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