Guan Wenru had no idea what Gu Siyu was being dramatic about. She lived her life peacefully, and soon it was market day.
She got up early in the morning and took a few peeled White Rabbit milk candies to exchange for a small basket with Hua Xiaoyu, who lived in the same courtyard.
After learning her purpose, Hua Xiaoyu took out a few small baskets and stuffed them into her hands. "Xiao Guan, don't be so polite between us. My three children have milk and goat milk to drink every night, all thanks to you. If you like these baskets, feel free to take them. I have plenty here. Please don't try to exchange them for anything."
Although He Yanzhi is a regimental commander, he is young.
Guan Wenru was also young, so even though Hua Xiaoyu's husband had a lower military rank than He Yanzhi, He Yanzhi and Guan Wenru still addressed these military dependents as "sister-in-law" according to their age.
These military dependents also addressed Guan Wenru as "Little Guan" without any politeness.
Seeing that Hua Xiaoyu refused to accept the milk candy, Guan Wenru directly stuffed it into the hands of the three children beside her, saying, "Sister-in-law, don't be so polite with me. The three children are still young, so they should eat more sweets."
Hua Xiaoyu felt embarrassed, "These baskets of mine are worthless, but these milk candies are so precious."
"My sister-in-law is very skilled; she weaves these baskets beautifully. I like them."
Hua Xiaoyu is very skillful; the baskets she wove are beautiful and exquisite.
Many of the women in the family compound were willing to trade things with her.
Moreover, Guan Wenru, who had lived a lifetime, knew that Hua Xiaoyu's family was not having an easy time.
Hua Xiaoyu's husband is a battalion commander. Although his monthly salary is only a hundred yuan, Hua Xiaoyu's mother-in-law requires the young couple to send 50 yuan back to the countryside.
That's not all. Hua Xiaoyu's parents are in poor health, and Hua Xiaoyu is an only child. She also has to spend money every month to buy Chinese medicine for her parents.
In addition, Hua Xiaoyu has three daughters to raise, and they are struggling to make ends meet, so of course she can't take advantage of Hua Xiaoyu.
Guan Wenru originally wanted to take one basket, but Hua Xiaoyu insisted on stuffing three into her hands.
Guan Wenru didn't even have a chance to refuse.
If she refused, Hua Xiaoyu wouldn't let the children accept the milk candy.
Left with no other choice, Guan Wenru had to take the three baskets home.
He Yanzhi doesn't need to go to the camp today; he'll be in charge of making breakfast after he gets up.
When Guan Wenru returned, he had just brought out the noodles. "You're back just in time. Wash your hands and eat. Grandma, don't look anymore, have breakfast first."
Guan Wanxin put down the newspaper in her hand. "Okay, Yanzhi, thank you for your hard work."
"Grandma, you're too kind."
These past few days, Guan Wanxin and Guan Wenru have been calling him to come back for dinner.
The two of them prepare all the meals every day.
He finally had a day off at home, so naturally he took on the cooking duties.
...
After the three finished breakfast, Guan Wanxin glanced thoughtfully at He Yanzhi, who was clearing away the dishes, and suddenly asked, "Yanzhi, are you busy today?"
"No rush, Grandma, is there anything you need me to do? Just tell me."
“It’s nothing serious.” Guan Wanxin suddenly patted Guan Wenru’s shoulder. “Wenru said she’s going to visit a herdsman’s family nearby at noon today. They want to treat her to a meal. To be honest, Grandma is worried. Nobody knows if that herdsman’s family is a good person. We’re new here, after all. I’m afraid Wenru will be deceived.”
Guan Wenru raised an eyebrow helplessly. "Grandma, that family is really a good person. They wouldn't lie to me. The reason they invited me to dinner was simply because I helped them that day, and they wanted to thank me."
Guan Wanxin knew this, of course, and it wasn't that she didn't trust that family.
Instead, He Yanzhi finally had a day off today, and since it was market day, she hoped to create an opportunity for He Yanzhi and her granddaughter to spend more time alone together.
These two don't spend much time together normally. If they don't take advantage of their days off to spend more time together, how can they develop feelings for each other?
To be honest, she was like a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law, becoming more and more satisfied the more she looked.
Anyway, she felt that He Yanzhi was very suitable to be her grandson-in-law.
She now desperately wants to force these two children to consummate their marriage and quickly produce a great-grandchild for her!
These days, seeing that the two children's relationship hasn't progressed much, she couldn't help but feel anxious.
Sometimes I wonder... is it because I'm here that I'm hindering the development of the relationship between these two children?
But she can't leave right now.
When He Yanzhi heard that Guan Wenru was going to visit a herdsman's family today, he frowned slightly. "Grandma is right. Although most of the herdsmen in this area are good, we still need to be careful."
These days, food is so precious that people don't usually invite others home for dinner.
After thinking for a moment, He Yanzhi took the initiative to speak, "Anyway, I'm free today. When are you going? I'll take you there."
Guan Wenru was about to refuse, but Guan Wanxin suddenly pinched her waist. "Just listen to Yanzhi. He has to take you there. At least he'll know the way. Even if something happens, we'll still know where to find him."
Seeing her like this, Guan Wenru smiled helplessly, "Alright, then I'll listen to you. But I've arranged to meet them at the market, and I also want to go to the market to see what I can buy."
After making the decision, He Yanzhi took the bowls and chopsticks into the kitchen.
After he finished washing, Guan Wenru had already filled the basket with some candy and beef jerky.
The two changed their clothes and immediately went out.
...
On the dirt road leading to the market, there were more and more pedestrians, mostly herders from the surrounding area.
Many people were pushing wheelbarrows and carrying baskets.
He Yanzhi rode his bicycle, and Guan Wenru sat on the back. The road was too bumpy, and she was afraid that she would be thrown off, so she held tightly to his clothes around his waist with her right hand.
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