"Well, then what?"

"I want to explain."

"You talk, I listen."

Seeing her so frank, Zhou Ze'an didn't know what to say.

"Why don't you say anything?"

Zhou Ze'an admitted his mistake: "I was wrong."

"Oh...you're wrong." Qiao Yu repeated, "What's wrong?"

Zhou Ze'an thought hard and said, "Can you give me a hint?"

That's what you said.

Qiao Yu spewed out a barrage of words: "Even Bai Yu ran up to me and slapped me in the face, but you closed the gate to save Lu Hongjun's face.

The Red Army knows how to play tricks, but you are so honest!

How many people did he tell along the way that this cotton blanket was a gift as a compensation? What does cotton mean these days?

"Does this mean... that the compensation is sincere enough?"

Qiao Yu snorted coldly, "Lu Hongjun's compensation was sincere enough, but he also made it so public that anyone could know about it. People in the compound are curious about what Bai Yu had done to offend our family? Does he need to compensate us with a quilt?

It's fine that we can have an open chat when they come to our house. Baiyu also knows how to be restrained. Look at Baiyu's attitude just now...

Old Zhou.

"..."

"I'm sure of it. You were able to climb so high, not only because you have strong abilities, but more importantly, because you're lucky. Otherwise, for a blockhead like you, if the back is not in place, you will be forced to change jobs next year!

Just be thankful that you are lucky to marry me."

Zhou Ze'an stared at her closely.

If any man with any brains had been subjected to such PUA, he would have started quarreling long ago.

Does Zhou Ze'an think she is too conceited?

No.

He thought she was being arrogant.

If the conditions of her adoptive parents had not restricted her growth, how could he be the one to pick up the treasure now?

Her whole body was glowing and hot, so proud that he couldn't take his eyes off her, his gaze burning with heat.

The whole world was paused, everything around her was blurred, and she was the only one in front of her.

"Yeah, you're right."

Qiao Yu touched the goose bumps on his body.

I always feel that Zhou Ze'an looking at me like this is... weird.

…

Without Bai Yu to cause trouble, Qiao Yu lived a very comfortable life.

During Zhou Ze'an's recuperation period, she was able to help with housework. She didn't have to worry about anything at home, at most she just had to tend to the private plot.

In the early spring, the sweet potatoes planted in the private plots are ripe, and the vegetables in the front yard are ready to be picked.

However, there are many children in the family, so the vegetables and sweet potatoes are consumed quickly.

Because there was an adult at home, Qiao Yu couldn't eat alone, so he would hide in the toilet to relieve himself. It just so happened that the stinky smell overwhelmed the aroma of the meat...

Such an operation requires a strong heart.

Qiao Yu has a strong heart. He can eat without any problems even with two balls of cotton stuffed in his nose.

She has meat to eat every day, isn't that much better than many people who can't even get enough to eat?

Zhou Ze'an returned to the army, and Qiao Yuqiang's inner assessment was over.

Summer came quickly, and Qiao Yu successfully obtained his high school diploma.

When I rode my bike back to the military compound, many curious people asked me, "Qiao Mei! How are you? Did you get your diploma?"

Qiao Yu waved his hands: "Here we are! I got it!"

In less than half a day, the news spread throughout the military compound.

It's nothing more than admiring Qiao Yu's ability.

The wives of the soldiers were impressed by her eloquence, the educated ones were impressed by her academic ability, and even the handsome soldiers in the army were impressed that Zhou Ze'an had found a good wife.

As soon as she got her diploma, the school actively prepared materials for Qiao Yu and planned her major. Although she was not often in school, she would always be present for all the exams, even crushing many high school students in school. She was very famous in school.

People she knew, whether familiar or unfamiliar, all greeted her when they saw her.

Qiao Yu didn't care about the unfamiliar faces and responded enthusiastically. He even chatted with the classmates he liked for a few more words.

After all, those who can afford to send their children to high school these days all have well-off families, especially their class, who were able to catch the last train before the big turmoil. After being assigned jobs, these classmates will be a great resource.

Among the group of potential classmates she made friends with, there were both male and female ones, and even a few foolish ones who openly or secretly wanted to have a romantic relationship with her...

hehe.

Qiao Yu quickly adjusted his attitude: "My little classmate, you have thin arms and legs, you can't even beat me, let alone my old Zhou. I advise you to give up this idea as soon as possible, otherwise you won't be able to survive the beating of my old Zhou.

Don't think that you can seduce me just because you have a rich family background. I won't fall for that! Even though my life is full of twists and turns, I don't lack love. Can you buy me with a few sad poems and hairpins? Dreams have everything!

Finally, I have to remind you that if you want to be successful in your career, don’t mess with a married woman like me!"

Several male classmates were frightened and started to avoid her every time they saw her, and finally they kept moving away from her.

On the day of the college entrance examination, the whole family was nervous.

Oh, except Joe.

Zhou Ze'an even took a leave of absence to send her to take the exam.

Early in the morning, Zhou Jun said: "Mother Qiao, let me cook in the morning. You can free your hands."

Zhou Jun, Zhou Wen and Zhou Wu couldn't call Qiao Yu "Mom". After discussing it, the three children decided that continuing to call her "Auntie" would seem strange, so they added a surname.

Qiao Yu nodded, "Okay, the food you cook is much better than mine."

Zhou Wen was thoughtful and prepared things for her.

Zhou Wu freed her hands and helped her carry things.

Even Dawei and Xiaoyong massaged her shoulders while she was resting.

Qiao Yu was very comfortable being taken care of, and said to Zhou Ze'an with emotion: "Old Zhou, the children we raised are really good, and they are filial. They are still young now, so when we are old, we can enjoy our lives!"

That being said...

But Qiao Yu does not expect them to support him in his old age.

Isn't it just an exaggeration that comes to mind as soon as the words come to mind?

If children brag more, they can live in a world of positive energy, which is also beneficial to their physical and mental health.

When taking exams, Qiao Yu habitually reviews the questions first.

I took a quick look and found that it was not very difficult.

Is she nervous?

Of course not.

Qiao Yu started practicing questions at the end of last year, and he realized that not only are the college students of this era very talented, but the questions are also much simpler than those in later generations.

Perhaps it was because the nine-year compulsory education had not yet been universalized, not many people were studying, and there were not enough papers for her to pick up.

After leaving the examination room, she kept smiling.

Without a doubt, it's a sure win.

Qiao Yu said with great enthusiasm: "Let's go! I'll treat you today! Let's go to the state-owned hotel!"

Zhou Ze'an and the children breathed a sigh of relief.

The whole family went to the state-owned hotel in a grand manner.

Qiao Yu was generous, and since she was treating, she naturally ordered dishes with more meat.

Zhou Ze'an couldn't help but say, "That's enough. I've eaten enough."

Qiao Yu looked at him and said with some regret: "Okay, that's all for now."

In 1962, as the famine drew to a close, the situation in most parts of the country was alleviated. State-owned hotels had more meat and vegetables, and even the staple foods were much more substantial than the previous year.

Qiao Yu thought they would pack up the food, but she and the children ate their fill, and Zhou Ze'an cleaned up the mess.

The dishes we ordered today are twice the amount of rice we usually cook.

He, swept them all away?

She looked at his flat abdomen...well, maybe he still had eight-pack abs under his clothes.

Compared with her children's belly, her belly looks a little bulgy.

After resting for a while, Qiao Yu asked in a low voice on the way back: "Don't you usually eat enough?"