When Guan Wenru returned to Courtyard No. 1, she opened the door and a familiar aroma of food wafted over.
She looked up and saw He Yanzhi carrying the last plate of stir-fried vegetables out of the kitchen, still wearing that slightly worn dark apron.
A hint of surprise flashed in Guan Wenru's eyes. She put down the cloth bag and walked over with a smile.
She casually reached out and pinched He Yanzhi's waist. "Oh, did the sun rise in the west today? Our Commander He is back early. Hmm, feels nice, not a bit of excess fat."
As she spoke, she gently patted his back.
He Yanzhi was amused by her little gesture. He put down the plate, turned around and ruffled her hair with his hand, his eyes gentle. "From now on, unless there is an emergency mission, I will try to come back as early as possible. I can't always let you be busy at the factory and at home. Go wash your hands and get ready to eat."
After saying that, he gestured towards the inner room with his chin, "These three little brats have really made something of themselves today."
At that moment, three little heads popped out from the doorway of the inner room, each with a smug expression that said, "Praise me!"
He Yi shouted first, "Mom! We walked back by ourselves today!"
He Qi nodded vigorously and added, "I didn't let Dad pick me up! Nor did I let any of the other aunties pick me up!"
He Sheng puffed out his little chest and shouted the loudest, "We came back with Brother Maowa and his group! There were so many of us! And we were so safe!"
Guan Wenru raised an eyebrow in surprise, "Really?"
She walked over and patted each of their little heads. "Our He Yi, He Qi, and He Sheng are so amazing! They can all find their way home by themselves?"
He Yi raised her little face high, "Yes! Brother Maowa said that we are all big kids now, and we can't always rely on Mom and Dad to pick us up and drop us off!"
He Qi raised an eyebrow with a touch of arrogance, "We remember the way. Just cross that little bridge and turn two corners, and we'll be there."
He Sheng gestured excitedly, "We even saw an oxcart! Brother Maowa even led us in shouting 'Giddy up!'"
A smile of satisfaction and pride spread across Guan Wenru's face.
She crouched down to look her three sons in the eye. "You've really grown up! You're so wonderful! You know how to walk home together and you even know the way. You're such good sons to your mother!"
This shows that you guys are brave, careful, and obedient to your older brother! You deserve praise! Mom will eat an extra bowl of rice tonight to celebrate the progress our three little men have made!
The triplets blushed with excitement at their mother's praise, jumping up and down and chattering excitedly as they eagerly described what they had seen and heard along the way.
He Yanzhi took off his apron and looked at the mother and her three children laughing and joking. He smiled and said, "Alright, little men, stop bragging and hurry up and wash your hands and set out your chopsticks to eat! If you keep bragging, the food will get cold."
"Okay!" The triplets quickly led Guan Wenru to wash her hands.
The house was filled with the aroma of food and the cheerful laughter of children, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.
After finishing their meal, the triplets ran off to play with the other children.
Guan Wenru helped He Yanzhi clear the dishes and chopsticks into the kitchen.
He Yanzhi wouldn't let her touch him, so she wiped her hands and whispered to He Yanzhi, "Then I'll go out for a bit and go to Sister Chunlan's house to talk to her about something."
He Yanzhi nodded, didn't ask any more questions, and only gestured for her to come back soon.
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When Guan Wenru arrived at Zeng Chunlan's house, Zeng Chunlan was sewing shoe soles under the lamp.
Upon seeing Guan Wenru, she warmly invited her to sit down.
After Guan Wenru sat down and exchanged a few pleasantries, she got down to business, "Sister Chunlan, I came here to talk to you about Sister Xiaoyu."
Zeng Chunlan put down her needlework and sighed, "Sigh, everyone in the compound knows about her family's affairs. What happened? Has she been wronged again? Is Aunt Zhang causing trouble again?"
Guan Wenru nodded solemnly, "This time it's not just a simple grievance, sister-in-law. Xiaoyu has made up her mind and wants to file for divorce from Zhang Desheng."
"What?" Upon hearing this, Zeng Chunlan's smile vanished instantly, her brows furrowed tightly, and she waved her hands repeatedly, "Divorce? Wenru, you can't just say things like that!"
This...this won't do! Better to tear down ten temples than break up one marriage! Besides, Comrade Zhang Desheng hasn't made any major mistakes at work; it's just that his mother is a bit confused, and he can be a little stubborn sometimes...
"This...this shouldn't have come to the point of divorce, right? What will a woman do after a divorce? She'll be drowned in gossip!"
"..." Guan Wenru had anticipated her reaction, after all, Zeng Chunlan was also a very traditional woman.
She said calmly, "Sister-in-law, it's not that Xiaoyu is being impulsive, it's just that Zhang Desheng has already laid a hand on me once."
Zeng Chunlan was shocked. "They took action? When did this happen? Is it serious?"
Guan Wenru's tone was a bit cold, "Just last night, Xiaoyu's sister-in-law had bruises on her face. In order to protect her child, she had a conflict with his mother, and Zhang Desheng attacked her without asking any questions."
A man who might do it again after the first time is not worth having.
Moreover, he and his mother longed for a son, and Xiaoyu's sister-in-law had damaged her health during her last childbirth with Xiaoya, and the doctor had clearly stated that she could not have any more children.
If this drags on, Xiaoyu will become a thorn in their side, and life will only get harder, causing suffering for the three girls as well.
In fact, her mind was filled with chilling news stories from later generations, and those murder cases... how many were there?
Although she felt that Zhang Desheng was unlikely to go that far, who could guarantee that the long-suppressed contradictions and discrimination would not lead to even more terrible consequences?
Since he is so attached to his son, he might as well let go.
Guan Wenru suppressed her thoughts and continued, "Since he wants someone to bear him a son so badly, then let's grant his wish."
Let Xiaoyu and her three daughters live a peaceful life. They have factory jobs and dormitory rooms; the four of them will definitely not have a bad life!
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