"Mom, don't be angry. We went to do a good deed today. Uncle Wu's mother bullied Aunt Lin, and we went to avenge Aunt Lin."
They knew they were talking about Wu Shengli and Lin Meimei. Wu Shengli's mother had arrived a couple of days ago and caused quite a stir as soon as she arrived on the island.
They said that Lin Meimei, their daughter-in-law, was unfilial because the two of them had a conflict over her not having children. This time, they said they were here to take care of Lin Meimei.
But I've never seen a pregnant woman do housework. Today, Tiezhu and Shazhu saw Lin Meimei washing clothes in the river in the dead of winter.
The old woman was still cursing at her, so the two of them went up and beat the old woman up. When everyone heard this, they felt some sympathy for Lin Meimei.
"Why isn't Lin Meimei resisting? She's already pregnant."
"It's all because of Brigade Commander Duan's affair. Wu Shengli was also demoted. His mother thinks it's all because of his sister Lin Meimei, and Lin Meimei herself is also feeling guilty."
Ye Zhaozhao disagreed with Lin Meimei's approach. If that were the case, the old woman could control her for life, and Wu Shengli was also indecisive.
After discussing that, the conversation shifted to the topic of having children.
"Zhaozhao, you've been married to your Deputy Regiment Commander Gu for several months now, and there's still no sign of pregnancy?"
Apart from Gu Yunduan and his close relatives, no one in the family compound knew about Gu Yunduan's infertility, Ye Zhaozhao shook her head.
"I think it's too early to have children now."
Ye Zhaozhao was telling the truth; she wasn't ready to be a mother yet, judging from her demeanor.
Everyone thought that she and Deputy Commander Gu must have wanted to spend some time alone together.
"Oh, by the way, there's a purchasing vehicle going to the county town tomorrow, so remember not to be late."
It's been a long time since we've been to the county town, so we're thinking of buying a lot of things this time.
The next day, Ye Zhaozhao and Sun Xiuhua rode in the car together. She took a handful of fruit candies from her pocket and handed them to the driver. Since they often rode in the car, the driver, Xiao Jun, was quite familiar with them.
"Sister-in-law, no need, you eat."
"Take it if I give it to you."
Ye Zhaozhao's tone left no room for refusal. Xiao Jun chuckled twice, took the candy, and got into the car. Ye Zhaozhao then handed two orange candies to Sun Xiuhua.
"Sister-in-law Sun, have a candy while you're in the car, it'll help you avoid motion sickness."
“Okay.” Sun Xiuhua didn’t stand on ceremony with her. Wu Shengli’s mother, Old Madam Wu, saw this scene and spoke up.
"Ouch, I feel awful. I'm a little carsick. Can I have a piece of candy?"
Ye Zhaozhao almost rolled her eyes. With that tone, how could she say she was in pain? Why don't you try to act a little more convincing?
"It's gone."
Grandma Wu was furious. When she realized that Ye Zhaozhao was deliberately refusing to give her candy, she lay down and was about to faint. A girl behind her supported her and said to Ye Zhaozhao.
"She just wanted a piece of candy from you, didn't she? Why are you acting like this? If you're not going to give it to her, fine, but you're deliberately trying to annoy her?"
Looking at the stylishly dressed woman in front of her, Ye Zhaozhao retorted.
"Which eye of yours saw me upset her? I'm telling the truth. We ran out of candy. You're so kind, why didn't you give her any?"
Ye Zhaozhao retorted. Zhao Hong had never met a woman as unreasonable as Ye Zhaozhao. When Grandma Wu saw that she was not given candy, she pretended to faint.
"Grandma, wake up, Grandma."
“You all saw it in the car; it was because she wouldn’t give the old lady any candy that she fainted from anger.”
Ye Zhaozhao wanted to swear. Had she not checked the almanac before going out today? To run into these two idiots, she immediately stood up and walked over to Old Lady Wu.
Seeing her eyelashes trembling incessantly, she couldn't help but think of a saying: "Even if you pretend, you can't fake it; your eyelashes keep trembling." She looked at Old Madam Wu's hand.
"Ouch! You stepped on me! It hurts so much!"
Grandma Wu sat up, clutching her hand. Ye Zhaozhao smiled, lifted her foot, and said.
"Isn't he awake now?"
After that, the old lady dared not cause any more trouble, and Ye Zhaozhao was too lazy to pay attention to them. After arriving in the county town with Sun Xiuhua, they went straight to the department store.
The third floor sells fabrics. Ye Zhaozhao and Sun Xiuhua went to buy fabrics to make clothes. They mostly chose cotton fabric because it was comfortable to wear.
Ye Zhaozhao also tore off a piece of military green cloth, intending to make two sets of clothes for Gu Yunduan. After buying the clothes, the two of them went to buy some pastries and candies.
After buying almost everything, the two went to the farmers' market. They hadn't planned to buy meat, so they just browsed around to see if there was anything they needed.
Ye Zhaozhao didn't expect to run into Duan Xiaoying here. She was surrounded by several people. The two of them walked over and saw that she was selling fine grains.
“Zhaozhao, her behavior is wrong. If she is discovered, she may implicate Battalion Commander Ning.”
"Let's stay away from her."
Ye Zhaozhao didn't know what Duan Xiaoying was thinking. She was still working at the military hospital, yet she dared to sell grain so boldly.
Both of them understood, and neither of them mentioned their encounter with Duan Xiaoying that day. Soon it was time to go back.
On the bus, Grandma Wu clutched her pocket, seemingly having bought meat, while Zhao Hong beside her carried a box of pastries.
"Girl, you're so kind, could you share a piece of your pastry with me?"
Grandma Wu looked at Zhao Hong, and Zhao Hong, feeling embarrassed to refuse with so many people watching, gave her a piece of peach shortbread.
Grandma Wu ate quickly and finished her meal in just two bites.
"I'm still a little hungry, could you give me another piece?"
The people around couldn't stand it anymore. Wasn't this old lady clearly taking advantage of the young woman?
Everyone had planned to speak up for Zhao Hong when she refused, but to their surprise, Zhao Hong didn't refuse and gave her another piece of peach shortbread.
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