Lu Fangfang, carrying a hoe and vegetable seeds, had just entered the family compound when she saw someone she didn't want to see.
She turned around, intending to hurry back, when she heard the person in the distance call her name.
"Sister-in-law Shufen? Comrade Xiao Lu? What have you been up to?"
"Hai Mei, do you know Sister-in-law Shu Fen and Xiao Lu?"
"Yes, we came to join the army in the same car."
"Oh my, you two are really destined to meet."
Lu Fangfang looked into the distance and saw Zhu Haiming chatting and laughing with her sisters-in-law, which surprised her greatly.
Seeing Sister Shufen walk in that direction, she hesitated for a moment and followed her.
She hadn't done anything shameful, so there was no need for her to hide from Zhu Haimei.
"Sister-in-law Shufen, Dajun and I are getting married on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. You absolutely have to come!"
Zhu Haimei was all smiles, showing no sign of dissatisfaction with her fiancé.
She pulled a handful of candy from her pocket and forcefully pushed it into Wang Shufen's hand.
"Comrade Xiao Lu..."
Looking at Lu Fangfang, Zhu Haiming's smile faded slightly.
However, in front of all the sisters-in-law, she still took out a handful of candy and handed it to Lu Fangfang.
"Comrade Xiao Lu, you too! You absolutely must come on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. Da Jun and I were able to get together entirely thanks to you. I really have to thank you!"
Lu Fangfang raised an eyebrow. Why did this sound so awkward?
Looking down, I saw a white rabbit drawn on the candy Zhu Haiming handed me.
Wow, Shanghai White Rabbit Milk Candy, that's quite a big spender.
She glanced at her sisters-in-law around her and noticed that they were all chewing something, and the air was filled with the aroma of milk candy.
Lu Fangfang accepted it with a smile, "I will definitely go on the sixth day of the new year. Comrade Hai Mei, congratulations on finding your 'perfect match'."
She emphasized the last two words, "good match".
Zhu Haiming and Li Dajun, who committed marriage fraud, are a perfect match.
"snort."
Zhu Haiming's face turned somewhat ugly, and as she looked at Lu Fangfang, she felt a surge of jealousy and resentment.
"Comrade Haiming, have you and Comrade Dajun received your housing application yet?"
Zhu Haiming turned her head away, not wanting to look at Lu Fangfang anymore.
Forcing a smile, she said to Wang Shufen, "Sister-in-law Shufen, we have to thank Political Commissar Xiao for this. The application has been approved, and it's in the family compound on the west side..."
Hearing that Zhu Haiming's home was in the West Family Compound, Lu Fangfang was somewhat pleased, as she didn't want to see this person every day.
"Huh?"
The houses in the family compound were all allocated by Xiao Aiguo. Zhu Haiming's family lived in the West Family Compound, but her own family lived in front of Political Commissar Xiao's family.
Lu Fangfang belatedly realized that she was being taken care of again.
Feeling a little touched, she kept one piece of milk candy and stuffed the rest into Wang Shufen's pocket.
"Girl, what's going on?"
"I don't like sweets, give them to Tiedan and Daya."
Lu Fangfang tore open the candy wrapper and tasted the White Rabbit candy.
I must say, it truly lives up to its reputation as a famous brand of candy from this era. It has a wonderful milky flavor and tastes much better than regular fruit candies.
Hmm...
It's just not as sweet as the fruit candy Zhuang Mingcheng gave me.
Lu Fangfang chewed on candy and listened quietly as her sisters-in-law started gossiping.
...
"Hey, I heard that Xu Jinbu, the battalion commander of the Second Battalion, is also applying for a house in the family compound. It seems he's getting married."
"Xu Jinbu? Who did he marry? I haven't heard anything about it. Apart from Hai Mei and Xiao Lu, I haven't seen any new couples in our residential compound."
Hao Mei's sister-in-law said mysteriously, "I'm telling you this, but don't spread it outside. This is what my husband, Lao Zhao, told me."
Hearing this, the other sisters-in-law were all intrigued.
Hao Mei's husband is the deputy head of the troupe and has access to inside information that others don't.
Seeing that everyone was looking at her, Hao Mei said with satisfaction, "My husband Zhao said that the one who should marry Xu Jinbu is Xiao Ting."
"What? How could it be her?"
"That's right, how could Xiao Ting possibly fall for Battalion Commander Xu?"
The women's wives were in an uproar.
Beside her, Zhu Haiming's face froze, and she almost bit her teeth to pieces.
Lu Fangfang was also shocked when she heard the news.
She personally witnessed Xiao Ting slap Xu Jinbu. With Xiao Ting's arrogant demeanor, how could she possibly marry Xu Jinbu?
Hao Mei glanced at everyone and said disdainfully, "Look at all of you, what's impossible? Xu Jinbu comes from a good family background and works hard. Xiao Ting isn't good enough for her."
In the crowd, a woman with a long braid finally couldn't hold back any longer and whispered:
"Let me tell you, I heard that Xiao Ting was reported for not having a firm stance and not being ideologically aware. The higher-ups are investigating this matter. So, the division commander wants to find a son-in-law with a good family background to marry off his daughter."
"Investigating Xiao Ting? I think it's definitely aimed at the division commander. Maybe our division will be replaced soon..."
Everyone gasped, turning to look at the outspoken Hao Mei.
For a moment, no one spoke, and the surroundings became eerily quiet.
Hao Mei's face turned pale, her expression even worse than if she were crying. "Um, cough cough, there's still a pot on my stove, I'll go back first."
After taking a few steps, she turned around and said in a trembling voice, "Please, everyone, don't let this get out."
After saying that, Hao Mei hurriedly left.
"Um, I still have water boiling at home."
"Me too, it's burning in my house too."
They exchanged awkward laughs, and the women immediately dispersed.
"Hey girl, let's go."
Wang Shufen pulled Lu Fangfang along, and the two of them quickly left.
When she was almost home, Lu Fangfang finally came to her senses. It was the first time she had ever experienced listening to gossip, especially gossip about her teachers.
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