Chapter 78 Don’t Be Too Nice to Me
Because of Lin Xiangnan's strong request, Gu Zhenhua took another day off the next day and borrowed a small truck from the canteen to go out for shopping.
Lin Xiangnan bought several basins alone, as well as towels, kettles and other common items. He also bought two wardrobes and a kitchen cabinet... Lin Xiangnan was really not used to having such an empty house.
A large sum of money and tickets were spent without Gu Zhenhua even blinking an eye.
"Do you want to buy a bicycle? It will be more convenient for you to go into the city in the future. The grocery stores and store over in the staff quarters have too few things." Gu Zhenhua suggested.
He could endure hardships himself, but he never thought of letting Lin Xiangnan suffer. Even if Lin Xiangnan spent all the money at home, the army would pay him a salary next month.
"Buy it. It's inconvenient to go out without a car."
Lin Xiangnan sold the car from his hometown to Uncle Hu at a 40% discount. It only cost 100 yuan, and no ticket was required. This price was really affordable.
If the bicycle was left at home, it would definitely be ridden. She only had one bicycle, but she had two brothers and it would be awkward for either of them to use it, so Lin Xiangnan simply sold it.
Lin Xiangnan locked the other small items in the room and left them there so that he could use them when he returned later.
Nowadays, many women who are unhappy in their marriages dare not divorce immediately because they have no place in their parents’ home and they would have nowhere to live after divorce.
Although Lin Xiangnan is now following Gu Zhenhua in the army, he will not dispose of the house in his hometown at will.
For this reason, she had specifically given Hu Meili a warning: if Hu Meili handled her house carelessly, she would burn it down when she came back, and no one would be in any good situation.
Hu Meili knew what she meant, and immediately said, "One should judge others by one's own standards. I, Hu Meili, am not that kind of person."
Lin Xiangnan is actually okay, he's just a little lazy and doesn't have a bad reputation. But Gu Zhenhua is a well-known gangster.
Hu Meili really didn't dare to do anything rash.
In fact, Gu Zhenhua only has a bad reputation in his hometown, but his reputation in the army is still quite good.
As soon as his truck drove back in the evening, Political Commissar Xu and Battalion Commander Wang on both sides came over to help him move things.
While helping to lift the cabinet, Political Commissar Xu said to Gu Zhenhua, "I told you that you cleaned it too simply before, but you didn't believe me. Do you think your sister-in-law is like you, used to living a monk's life?"
"Xiao Nan's living habits are indeed different from mine." Gu Zhenhua said strangely: "She even uses small floral quilt covers."
This really doesn't fit with his macho temperament.
Political Commissar Xu coughed lightly and said awkwardly, "It's the same in my family."
The two looked at each other and stopped talking.
They can't argue with their wives over such trivial matters.
After putting the big items away, Political Commissar Xu and the others left, leaving Gu Zhenhua to pack up the other small items on his own.
Seeing them leave, Lin Xiangnan asked, "They've been busy. Aren't you going to keep them for dinner?"
"The house isn't ready yet, so the dinner party will be held in a few days."
Lin Xiangnan nodded and began to put the little things away, specially marking the pots used at home separately.
Before going to bed at night, Lin Xiangnan urged Gu Zhenhua to go to the bathroom to take a shower, and reminded him: "Use new soap and a new towel."
Without washing it again, she couldn't bring herself to look at that handsome face.
Gu Zhenhua is not sloppy, he just follows the crowd. Everyone in the army is like this, and he is the same. When he is with Lin Xiangnan, he follows Lin Xiangnan's rules and does whatever he is told to do.
After washing clean, he got on Lin Xiangnan's bed.
Lin Xiangnan sniffed his neck like a puppy, making sure that he had really washed well before turning his head and kissing the corner of his mouth.
Gu Zhenhua took the opportunity to hold her in his arms, "I miss you so much..."
"Me too."
The two hid under the quilt, whispering sweet nothings to each other.
However, although Gu Zhenhua spoke gently, his hands were not gentle at all, which made Lin Xiangnan unable to help but push him several times.
Since there was meat to eat, Gu Zhenhua didn't mind washing himself clean at all. It wasn't troublesome anyway.
The two of them had a harmonious life at night, but there were a lot of things going on during the day.
The next day, when Gu Zhenhua got up and dressed to go out, Lin Xiangnan pointed to the cabinet and said, "I bought you two wool vests. Wear them when you go out. It won't be cold."
Lin Xiangnan packed the big package she brought from her hometown by herself. When she was buying things, Gu Zhenhua didn't look closely, and Gu Zhenhua really didn't know that Lin Xiangnan prepared a sweater for him.
He frowned, said nothing, and put on the sweater anyway.
Lin Xiangnan noticed his expression and asked in confusion, "You don't like this dress?"
This sweater can be worn under the military uniform without being seen. Others also wear it this way to keep warm.
"I like it. But you should buy less of such good things for me in the future. Just buy them for yourself."
Hearing this answer, Lin Xiangnan couldn't help but laugh and replied: "You can wear them. I don't need them."
Because there was a wake-up call, Lin Xiangnan couldn't stay in bed and had to get up.
After I washed my face and brushed my teeth and got myself ready, the eggs in the pot were ready.
Gu Zhenhua saw it and sighed, "Don't boil my eggs in the future."
"You don't like it?" Lin Xiangnan said naturally, "Then go to the canteen and get some steamed buns and porridge next time."
"That's not what I meant."
Gu Zhenhua held Lin Xiangnan's face with his hands, looked into her eyes and said, "Xiaonan, I know you like me. But you can't be too nice to me. Men can't be spoiled, or they will be spoiled."
This was not the first time Lin Xiangnan had heard him say this.
They were all from the same place, and Lin Xiangnan knew why he was like this. He was frightened by Gu Fugen and Gu Chouni, and he hated such a husband-and-wife relationship and tried his best to avoid it.
"That's your father and your brother. You are not like that. You are now a person completely opposite to Gu Fugen."
Gu Zhenhua shook his head, "There's nothing different. All men are the same."
This made Lin Xiangnan helpless.
Hu Meili can eat and drink, but she will be scolded for spending money recklessly.
Gu Zhenhua didn't mind her spending money, but only on herself. She had previously made large purchases and Gu Zhenhua let her sell whatever she wanted. But when she treated Gu Zhenhua a little better, Gu Zhenhua was not happy.
When Gu Zhenhua is alone, he is not stingy with his money.
What he minded was that Lin Xiangnan was too nice to him. It was okay once or twice, but if it happened too much, Gu Zhenhua would start to get nervous.
"Don't worry, I will never be like your mother in my life. If there's anything delicious, I'll take care of my man first."
Lin Xiangnan said dissatisfiedly: "But our family is not without money. It's impossible for me to wear a cotton-padded jacket while you wear patched clothes, and for me to eat delicious food while you eat coarse grains and vegetables. What would I become then?"