"No need, young people have a longer way to go."
In order to protect Song Guimei and her child, Grandpa Gao chose to have a fake marriage with her. They have been through decades of ups and downs together. In any way, he is the Song family's benefactor. Song Guimei hoped that the two could reconcile, but today Grandpa Gao chose to help Gao Shanyue and Su Jianshan, which determined their fate.
From this moment on, she understood that Gao Shanyue's position in the old man's heart had changed. After a while, Song Guimei silently shed tears, "I am sorry for my sister, I am sorry for you."
Standing in this position, Mr. Gao can no longer do whatever he wants. He has to consider the reputation of the Gao family and Wang Guifen's feelings.
Things have changed and people have changed, so he doesn't expect much.
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Fubao's unfamiliarity with the local climate caused Su Niannian a lot of trouble. They went to the clinic three or four times before the fever finally subsided. Su Niannian stuffed a small cotton handkerchief into her son's back and touched his wet skin. The next second, she skillfully took out a change of clothes from the cupboard. Fubao, who was red with fever, was too lazy to even open his eyes. He groaned and let his mother torment him.
Just as Su Niannian was taking care of her son, familiar footsteps were heard outside. Gu Zhiye, wearing a training uniform, had obviously just come down from the training ground. In his right hand, he was holding a lunch box and in the other hand, he was holding medicine from the military doctor.
"Is the fever gone?" After putting down the things, he touched his son's forehead reflexively and stayed on Su Niannian's forehead for a moment.
Su Niannian turned over and got up: "Everything is fine! What are we having for dinner?"
"The canteen has braised pork ribs with potatoes. I asked Xiao Zhang to help grab a portion. The other dish is shredded radish and cabbage stewed with lard, and served with multi-grain steamed buns made with 20 grams of flour. Xue Ya likes this the most. Go call her back for dinner, and I'll take care of Fubao." As he was not sure whether Su Jianshan and Wang Guifen would come back for dinner, Gu Zhiye only prepared two dishes in the army canteen.
The food in the cafeteria is juicy and delicious, and you can always get good dishes as long as you line up early.
Xue Ya did not slack off in her studies after arriving in the imperial capital. The two siblings seemed to have some talent in this area and were hardworking. Even before school started, Xue Ya went next door to do homework with Zhang Kai's son. Zhang Kai's wife arrived at the staff quarters two days earlier than Su Niannian and the others. She was diligent, down-to-earth and enthusiastic.
When Su Niannian went to pick up Xue Ya, this honest and decent rural woman stuffed the fragrant steamed sweet potatoes into Su Niannian's hands without any hesitation.
"Take it back and give it to Xue Ya to eat! You can eat it too! Thank you for helping to tutor my child!"
Food is precious these days. It is said that Deputy Colonel Zhang has four children, three boys and one girl, who can eat people out of money. Su Niannian has never seen him go to the army canteen to get food. She kindly refused: "Sister-in-law, no need! Really no need! My husband went to the canteen to buy steamed buns, which is enough for us to eat!"
As the two of them were tugging at each other, Liu Juhua made Su Niannian's hands dirty, and the ground was covered with steamed sweet potato crumbs. Zhang Kai, who had just returned from get off work, saw this scene and was so angry that his eyes twitched violently. He slapped his wife on the arm and said impatiently, "Is a sweet potato worth giving away?! Go in quickly..."
The sweet potato fell to the ground, and Su Niannian looked embarrassed.
Liu Juhua cried out twice, and quickly squatted down to pick up the sweet potato and patted it, saying with a pained look on her face, "What's wrong with the sweet potato? If you don't manage the household, you don't know how expensive firewood, rice, oil, and salt are!"
Seeing that Deputy Captain Zhang was about to lose his temper, she slipped away faster than anyone else. Before leaving, she gave Su Niannian a very apologetic look. Every family has its own problems. Xue Ya tugged at Su Niannian's clothes and whispered, "Aunt, let's go back."
Su Niannian didn't dislike the sweet potato, but it seemed that she had touched Deputy Captain Zhang's sensitive self-esteem. After saying a few perfunctory words, he slammed the door, isolating the boys in the house who wanted to watch the fun. There was a big quarrel every three days and a small quarrel every two days next door. Su Niannian had long been accustomed to it. She was walking back with Xue Ya, and suddenly, she heard Wang Guifen's excited call from behind.
“Good boy~!”
Su Niannian turned around and saw her brother and grandmother returning with large and small bags. She took two steps at a time and quickly went to meet them.
"Brother, how was it, how was the talk with Shanyue and the others?"
"That's quite good!" Wang Guifen said with a smile before Su Jianshan could answer. She picked up the things in her hand and said happily, "Shanyue's grandparents are good people, much kinder and more amiable than those old people in our village. Look, these are all gifts from my in-laws. This marriage is done!"
Kind?!
Kind?!
Grandpa Gao was a little different from the impression Su Niannian had. She subconsciously looked at Su Jianshan, and when she saw him nod, she finally felt relieved. After learning that Wang Guifen and others had not eaten, Su Niannian immediately suggested going to the state-owned restaurant to buy some delicious food. Gu Zhiye had just received his allowances and receipts, and the meat coupons in his pocket were still warm.
This proposal was unanimously agreed by Su Jianshan and Xue Ya. Considering that they were carrying too many things, in the end, it was Su Niannian and Xue Ya who went to the state-owned restaurant to buy meals.
Today, state-owned restaurants serve pickled fish and braised pork.
It is said that people feel refreshed when they are happy. Su Niannian waved her hand and ordered two meat dishes. "Two dollars and three cents, plus half a pound of meat tickets."
As Su Niannian handed out the money and receipts, many people's eyes fell on her. Oh my god! What kind of family is this!
Meat is sold by the pound!
Among these gazes, one was particularly scorching. Jin Chuan, who was sitting in the corner of the restaurant, retracted his gaze at the right time. Even though his action was fast enough, Gao Wan, who was sitting next to him, stretched her neck alertly: "What are you looking at?! Why is she here? It's really unlucky!"
Originally, Gao Wan had brought Jin Chuan out for dinner to cultivate their relationship because she was upset at the Gao family. Who knew she would meet Su Niannian? Perhaps because Jin Chuan's eyes stayed on her for a moment longer, Gao Wan couldn't help but sighed, "You men, can't you walk when you see a pretty girl?"
Jin Chuan handed her the wiped chopsticks with a delicate and natural movement, but there was no trace of humor in his eyes.
"Of course not, this scorer, at least for me, beauty is not a pass."
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