He wanted to go by himself, but he was already so old that if he went out to inquire about such things, people would say he was disrespectful to his elders.
If Zhang Jun'an were to go, things would be different. He was worried about his daughter, and since there was no woman by his side to take care of her, it was only natural that he, as her father, could go.
Zhang Junan didn't think too much about it; the old man told him to go, so he went.
When Zhang Junan came out, he noticed that the people in the family compound seemed to be looking at him in a strange way.
Zhang Junan felt uncomfortable being looked at like that. He had originally planned to go and ask these people about the situation, but because of this, he simply turned around and went to Sun Xiuzhi's house.
When he arrived, Sun Xiuzhi was talking to someone.
"Sister-in-law Xiuzhi, is everything you're saying true?"
"Yes, Sister Xiuzhi, we've all heard people say that Commander Gu's wife used to come from a very well-off family. She's so fair-skinned and beautiful, and she takes such good care of herself. You're probably lying if you say she lived that kind of life before."
"That's right. Although a daughter isn't as good as a son, their family is so rich. What's the cost of raising a daughter? Besides, once she grows up and gets married, they can collect a dowry. Is her father stupid?"
"I also think this sounds like it was made up."
"Yes, yes, I think so too, it looks fake."
Sun Xiuzhi was somewhat displeased after hearing what that person said.
She glared at the group of old women: "Hey, how can you people think like that? Would Xia Meizi joke about her own mother? How come you old women make it sound so nasty?"
"She may have been a capitalist's daughter, but that doesn't mean she lived her life entirely by exploiting us ordinary people. If there's any fault, it's her father's fault, what does it have to do with Xia Xia?"
"Let me tell you, after spending a few days with Xia, I've found that she's really great, and also gentle and kind. You guys shouldn't look at her like that anymore. Spend more time with her, and you'll know what kind of person she is."
"Even if you don't want to get involved with her, don't spread rumors outside. Especially you few, don't you know how to use your brains? If Xia is lying, how could she have married Commander Gu? And how could her grandfather and her godfather have come along? Are all military leaders idiots?"
Sun Xiuzhi has no qualms about scolding them; she's now standing on the moral high ground!
Besides, she has evidence!
Those people felt guilty because of Sun Xiuzhi's words and lowered their heads.
At first, Zhang Jun'an was a little angry when he heard Sun Xiuzhi talking about their family to outsiders. But after hearing more, he felt nothing of it.
Since Xia Anyan told her these things, she wanted Sun Xiuzhi to spread the word. If she didn't tell anyone, then their family wouldn't be so comfortable staying in the army.
After figuring this out, Zhang Junan took two steps back.
He reappeared after the people inside had finished talking, and this time, he deliberately made a slightly bigger commotion.
"Oh dear, Comrade Zhang is here." Sun Xiuzhi looked a little embarrassed when she saw Zhang Jun'an. She had just been talking about his family affairs, and now she had been caught red-handed.
Zhang Junan pretended that he had just arrived and hadn't heard anything. He smiled and nodded at her: "Comrade Xiao Sun, it's like this, my daughter has a bit of a stomachache. As her father, I don't know much about these things, so I thought I'd come and ask you if you have any ideas on how to help her."
Seeing him standing there, a grown man, looking somewhat embarrassed, the people there instantly understood what was going on.
Sun Xiuzhi naturally knew this as well. She scratched her head and said, "Comrade Zhang, we usually just drink some brown sugar water or soak our feet in hot water. Some people will also go to the back mountain to pick some mugwort leaves, dry them, and boil them in water to soak their feet. I heard that it's better. That's about it."
Sun Xiuzhi scratched her head, unable to think of a better solution.
She looked at Zhang Jun'an: "What's wrong with Xia? Does your stomach hurt a lot? Should we go to the military hospital to get it checked out?"
Although Xia Anyan didn't have a good life, she came from a big city in the south, so it's normal for her not to be used to the weather here.
Zhang Junan frowned and shook his head: "No, Ayan is doing well, it's just that I'm a little worried."
"Nothing else, Comrade Sun. I already know, thank you very much. There's nothing else, I'll head back now, you two can continue your conversation."
Zhang Junan turned and left without saying anything more to them.
After Zhang Junan left, the group huddled together and whispered amongst themselves.
"So, according to you, that Comrade Zhang from earlier was a bachelor?"
"Comrade Zhang is really good-looking, young, and capable. His son-in-law is a regimental commander. Whoever marries him will definitely have a good life."
"That's hard to say. He's not the biological father of Commander Gu's wife. And Commander Gu isn't stupid; he wouldn't let someone use his reputation to do things for no reason."
"Besides, even if he really is Commander Gu's father-in-law, he himself is incompetent, unemployed, and has to take care of an old man. He's just a burden. If anyone marries him, wouldn't they have to take care of their father-in-law and work to support the family? Tsk tsk, you can't marry someone like that."
Everyone was discussing it animatedly, but only Sun Xiuzhi took it to heart.
She has a younger sister who lost her husband a few years ago and had no children. After her husband's death, she returned to her parents' home and has remained single ever since, never remarrying.
It's not that she doesn't want to get married, it's just that she hasn't gotten pregnant in the three years she's been married to her previous husband. People say she can't have children, so she's been dragging it out until now.
Her sister is thirty-eight years old this year. She is hardworking, capable, and honest.
If I could marry Zhang Jun'an, life wouldn't be bad.
After thinking about this, she decided to find an opportunity to talk to Grandpa Xia and see if they would agree.
If we can agree, it would be great if they could become in-laws!
"Alright, alright, you can leave now, don't stay here any longer."
"By the way, you're not allowed to tell anyone what I told you today. Xia told me not to tell anyone else, but I did, so you'd better keep your mouths shut!"
Those people nodded in agreement, but in their hearts, they had already decided who they would share it with when they got back.
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