Chunxiao went out and came back after two incense sticks of time, bringing a lot of women with him.
"You all stand up for a moment, I'll let them measure you."
Several people stood up stupidly, not knowing what they were going to do. "Sister Chunxiao, what are you doing?"
"Didn't you say Fangzhou is cold? Now Pengdong has started to get cold too. I asked them to make two sets of cotton coats and trousers for each of you tonight. I have cotton coats and cotton cloth here, and they are all ready to make. I know you have cotton coats in the barracks, but making your own will keep you warmer after all."
Several soldiers looked at Dongsheng in a daze.
"Don't cry in front of your subordinates, you're such a man." Chun Xiao smiled softly in front of him, "Okay, I'll ask someone to cook. I know you must be busy, but you should still have a meal before leaving. This is all I can do."
After the women took their measurements, Chunxiao gave them the four pieces of fine cotton cloth that were left over and asked them to find someone to make two sets for each of them tonight. She told them that the cotton must be even and not too thick, as it would be difficult to move around. The women then took the things and left.
Chunxiao went to the kitchen. Several soldiers sat down to drink tea again. "Brother Dongsheng, your fellow villager's sister is so kind. She even made us coats."
"Yes." A soldier looked towards the kitchen. "How can a woman like her be here growing cotton all by herself? Doesn't her family care about her? Why hasn't she married yet at such an old age?"
Xu Dongsheng put the cup on the table and said, "You guys are drinking other people's drinks and you're eating other people's drinks right now. And now you're gossiping about them. If you want to stay, get out of here."
The curious soldier immediately put on a flattering smile and said, "I don't mean any harm. This sister is so kind and capable. I'm just curious. There has never been such a person in our village before."
"Just shut up, don't you see the boss is unhappy?"
Several soldiers smiled and curled their lips. "We didn't say anything. We were just curious because this beautiful and capable sister had a girl's hairstyle. And she's so nice to our boss. He's not married yet, so it would be perfect for this talented and beautiful couple to be together in the future."
Dongsheng looked at them and said, "Shut up now! You are not allowed to say any of the dirty talk you said in the military camp here, otherwise I will transfer you away when we get back. I didn't say anything about your jokes before, but she doesn't allow you to joke around."
Seeing that he was really unhappy, several soldiers immediately changed their attitude and said, "No more talking, no more talking. Have some tea, have some tea."
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