"Okay, Ruan Ruan." Gu Qingqing glanced at Bai Tao who was silent, and chatted with Yu Ruan for a while. She found that this little girl was really sweet. If Bai Tao hadn't told her what this person looked like behind the scenes, she would have been deceived.
"The children are still waiting for dinner." Listening to her words, Gu Qingqing smiled and said, "Let's talk next time, Sister Taozi, I'm going back first."
"Okay." When Bai Tao's eyes touched her, he softened a little and nodded to her imperceptibly.
Gu Qingqing understood, smiled, and took Zhang Ta home.
There's not enough space to carry the two buckets of seafood right now. I'll just ask Zhang Ta to come over and get more later.
Zhang Ta is a smart kid with a sharp mind. He asked, "Auntie, is there something wrong with this newcomer? I think Auntie Yu doesn't really want to talk to her, and she's still talking to herself."
"You'll know after you get in touch with it more." Gu Qingqing didn't try to fool him with the words "what do kids know?" "Don't you want to be a scout in the future? This is a good opportunity."
"Which scout from which regiment is in charge of this?" Zhang Ta shook his head and muttered softly. He held the rice bag under his arm, took out a candy that Gu Qingqing had stuffed into his pocket, and ate it happily.
After they left, Yu Ruan's smile faded a little, and he asked Bai Tao beside him: "Sister-in-law, is this Qingqing your friend? Is her husband also stationed on the island? Was that her child just now? It doesn't look like it, it's too old. Brother?"
"Yes, my friend, Gu Qingqing. She is a teacher on the island and the wife of Captain Chu." Bai Tao touched her belly with her right hand and held the rice and flour she had just distributed with her left hand. Seeing that Yu Ruan only carried a bag, she said, "Help me carry the barrel of oil."
Seeing that there were many military wives around, Yu Ruan did not get angry and did as she was told: "Okay, sister-in-law, is this teacher Gu's husband the highest-ranking official on the island?"
Bai Tao frowned: "No, there are instructors here. Let's go back quickly. Xiao Yang is still waiting for dinner at home."
"He's so old now, if he's really hungry he can find something to eat by himself." Yu Ruan pouted, but still quickened his pace with Bai Tao.
Gu Qingqing returned home, took out the things and took a look. There were two cans of chili oil. When she opened it, she smelled the aroma of meat. When she looked carefully, she found beans, peanuts and minced meat.
My saliva is almost watering.
Zhang Ta had one leg on the ground and one knee on the chair, half of his body lying on the table, looking eagerly: "Auntie, why don't we not cook lunch and just eat this."
"That won't work. I promised to make you fried pork with chili peppers. Hurry up and bring back the two buckets. Take yours back to your house. Your mother should be making lunch by the time she gets home."
Gu Qingqing turned around and picked up a bamboo basket. "I'm going to the backyard to pick some peppers, Comrade Zhang Ta." She raised her hand and looked at her watch. "It's five minutes past eleven. I'll give you ten minutes. Meet in the kitchen."
"Yes, Comrade Gu Qingqing!" Zhang Ta saluted straight, looking quite formal.
Gu Qingqing chuckled.
When Zhang Ta came back, there were two women in the yard instead of one. Xu Nian's belly was getting bigger day by day, and Zhang Ta didn't even dare to get close to her.
Gu Qingqing was sitting in front of a stone table picking pepper stems and chatting with Xu Nian: "I just met Sister Taozi's sister-in-law. She seems to be a nice person. If I didn't know Sister Taozi, I would never have guessed that she is that kind of person." Not only did she try to sow discord between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, she also tried to sow discord between Sister Taozi and her husband.
Xu Nian also helped to peel the cabbage leaves. "You can't judge a person's heart by his appearance. You have a harmonious family since you were a child. Captain Chu's family also has simple relationships. Your father-in-law is the head of a military region and he would not embarrass you, a daughter-in-law."
"I find it hard to believe when you say that your father, mother, brothers, and sisters-in-law have a harmonious relationship." Xu Nian slowly threw the leaves bitten by insects on the ground for the two pheasants that were foraging for food.
I don’t know what method Qingqing used, but these two pheasants are now almost the same as domestic ones, except that they are smaller in size and have longer tails.
Gu Qingqing was a little puzzled: "The family relationships of the people in our village seem to be pretty good. It could also be that I don't pay much attention to it."
Xu Nian smiled and shook his head: "Brothers and sisters who have been together for a long time will inevitably have conflicts. Brother Ze has two older brothers. In the past, the three brothers had a very good relationship. The two brothers were very proud of supporting a college student. Now, he sends half of his allowance back every month. Those two brothers often quarreled in front of the old lady over this little money."
"Qingqing, don't forget what I told you, let's stay out of Bai Tao's family affairs. If she can't figure it out herself and relies on others, it won't be a long-term solution." Xu Nian's mentality is much more cheerful because she is pregnant.
She regarded Gu Qingqing as her best friend and did not want her to be involved in these messy things. She was very happy to see her and Captain Chu getting along harmoniously every day.
"I'll remember it!" Seeing Zhang Ta listening intently, Gu Qingqing rubbed his head with a smile, "My little nephew, you're listening to this kind of thing too."
"Learn more, and you will know how to deal with it when you get married." Zhang Ta was not shy and sat next to them. "Anyway, you know what kind of person my mother is. She will definitely fight with my wife in the future."
"How old are you and you're already thinking about getting married?" Gu Qingqing teased him, "Why don't you start looking for a wife now? There are many girls from aunties' families on our island who are about your age."
"No, the one you are looking for must be to your liking." Zhang Ta refused without thinking: "Only an uncle can afford a wife like you. I definitely won't marry you if it were me."
Gu Qingqing pretended to be angry and stretched out her hand to pinch his ears. She turned around and complained to Xu Nian aggrievedly: "Sister Anian, listen! What did he say about me?!"
Xu Nian smiled, not wanting to make a fuss, and said softly, "Then don't give him the fried pork with peppers later. Let him find a gentle aunt to cook for him."
"Yes! Little nephew, go ahead. There are many gentle aunts on the island. And your aunt Yu's house just happened to have guests. There should be delicious food for them. You can go and have a meal." Gu Qingqing echoed.
"Auntie, Auntie Zhao, I was wrong." Zhang Ta was flexible. "Auntie's cooking is getting better and better, and we've planted chili peppers at home, which other aunties can't get."
Gu Qingqing snorted and laughed, and said to Xu Nian, "Sister Anian, how did Deputy Battalion Commander Zhang, who is so stupid, and Aunt Zhang, who is so quick-tempered, give birth to such a clever person?"
"Who knows? Maybe it's innate. This little kid is very smart." Xu Nian helped to carry the cabbage back to the kitchen. She would stay here for lunch today.
Today, the supply ship arrived, and Chu Dai and his men had a rare break. After leaving the cave, the men stretched their muscles and said with a smile, "It's pitch black in the cave. After staying there for so long, I almost thought I was a rat."
Chu Dai heard this and glanced at him: "That's just a made-up mouse."
Everyone was happy and brushed off the dirt on their bodies: "You guys can chat, I have to go back to be with my wife and children, they are waiting for me to eat."
"I have to go back as well. I've been leaving early and coming back late these days. When I get home, the kids are already asleep. I'm really worried that they've forgotten that they have a dad."
Zhao Ze carried the medical kit and treated their wounds. It was a common occurrence and he was very accustomed to it and very familiar with it.
"I have to go back to accompany my wife." He glanced at Chu Dai and said, "Come to think of it, you are the only one among us who has a wife but no children. You usually take the lead in everything, but why are you lagging behind in this matter?"
"What's the hurry?" Chu Dai took out a White Rabbit candy from his pocket. His fair hands were covered in dirt, but he didn't care. He opened the candy and stuffed it into his mouth. "I'm much younger than you. What's wrong with being two years later? You guys are suffering from the chaos every day, but I can enjoy my leisure time when I go home."
"Come on." Zhao Ze exposed him: "Going home to wash clothes and cook is not much better than digging a cave here. We are all brothers, so don't ask for compensation."
The soldiers, who were covered in mud and rock dust, burst into laughter. "So this is the status of Captain Chu at home. Teacher Gu has a way. He can subdue the naughty kids and control the eagle."
"What eagle?" Chu Dai laughed and scolded, "Go back and hug your child. Doctor Zhao, have you forgotten that I have leverage over you and that's why you are so reckless?"
Zhao Ze immediately shut up and shook his head at him to show weakness.
Chu Dai snorted and laughed, "Let's go."
Zhao Ze walked with him, his left hand on his shoulder and his right hand holding the medical box: "I heard that Sister Yu came here today with the supply ship. She said she came to help take care of her nephew."
Chu Dai usually didn't care much about these things, and casually replied: "That's good. What will happen when your wife is about to give birth? Who will take care of her?"
"That might be troublesome for your wife." Zhao Ze said with a shy face: "It's impossible for anyone from my hometown to come, and the political review is also troublesome. I have the best relationship with you here. Sister Qingqing is also a good sister of Anian, so I can only ask her for help when the time comes."
"It's not impossible." Chu Dai said lazily, "Where did you pick the wild fruit yesterday? Give me the coordinates."
Zhao Ze: “…”
Everyone went back to their homes. As soon as Chu Dai walked out of the yard, he heard laughter and joyful chatter.
He opened the door and saw Zhang Ta and Xu Nian there. He guessed that Zhao Ze would come to his place if he couldn't find his wife when he got home.
Gu Qingqing happened to be carrying out the dishes. Although she was surprised to see him coming back, she was not too surprised. There is a rule on the island now that every time a supply ship comes, the soldiers can rest for half a day.
"Go wash your face quickly." She pushed the man to the bathroom: "Where's Brother Zhao? Didn't you ask him to come with you?"
Xu Nian also looked at them.
Chu Dai rolled up his sleeves, grabbed a towel hanging on the side, and was pushed by her to go to the bathroom: "I'll come over later. What did you do this afternoon that smells so good?"
"Stir-fried pork with chili peppers. The supply ship brought the stuff here, just right for satisfying my hunger." Gu Qingqing's cooking skills are getting better and better, which are accumulated from repeated failures.
Chu Dai had forgotten how many times he had eaten meals that were hard to describe. The taste was very strange, and if he was really asked, he couldn't describe it.
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