Chen Congying is not a picky person. She does not have too many requirements for her daughter-in-law. The only requirement is that she has a clean background and her son likes her. As for whether she is a second marriage or has to take care of children, she doesn't even mind.
People who have been to the battlefield and rescued the wounded are more free and easy than the average mother-in-law.
However, Qiu Xiulan crossed her bottom line.
She is not saying that since you have chosen to be a military wife, you should accept this kind of mission of arriving and leaving as soon as possible, and being apart for a long time. Shen Congying is also a military wife, and she is also willing to spend more time with her son's daughter-in-law when she is not at home.
But, could she help with something like consummating the marriage?
Doesn’t my son want to consummate his marriage?
Is the army willing to issue a mobilization order when the soldiers are getting married?
The words of comfort that were on the tip of his tongue could not be uttered. He gave a red envelope of fifty yuan, said a few high-sounding words, and then lived under the same roof.
When Qin Changshuo came back, he was sent directly to the hospital and surgery was scheduled for the same day.
Later, Qin Changshuo stayed in the hospital for a month. Qiu Xiulan only visited him three times in total, and left after each visit.
Of course, Chen Congying would not care about these things about his daughter-in-law, and Qin Changshuo did not care either. On the contrary, he felt relieved, and the guilt he had felt for leaving home on his wedding night to go to the battlefield also disappeared.
That's all in the past.
Chen Congying placed the two children in place, holding one on each side, chatting with one and teasing the other. Seeing Ji Xia and Qin Wanxue come in, Chen Congying teased, "Zhenzhen, Zhizhi, look who's back, it's mom and aunt."
When the two little ones saw Ji Xia, they rushed to stretch out their hands. The second little one pouted, tears welled up in his eyes, and he looked particularly aggrieved. The eldest one glanced at the second one, rushed forward, grabbed his mother's clothes and hung them up.
Ji Xia was worried that he would fall, so she quickly held him in her arms first, and then took the second child.
Qin Wanxue clapped her hands, "Come, let auntie hold you!"
The two little ones hid in their mother's arms, afraid that they would be seen by their aunt.
Chen Congying said with a smile, "What's wrong with grandma holding you? Mom is tired of taking care of you every day, and you don't even let Mom take a break."
When Qin Xiao left, he made all the arrangements and asked Chen Congying to take the two little ones down to take care of them. However, on the first night, the two little ones kept crying. After less than half an hour, Ji Xia couldn't stand it anymore and took the two kids up.
Chen Congying wanted to come up and help her sleep on the floor, but Ji Xia declined.
She took out diapers from the space, wrapped the two little ones in them, and they slept all night until dawn.
Chen Congying asked Ji Xia, "What did your grandfather say when he called you over just now? Was it not Ah Xiao?"
Ji Xia shook her head.
It was impossible for her not to worry about Qin Xiao. Even if Qin Xiao had thirty-six transformations, she would still be worried. After all, swords and guns have no eyes. But after Qin Xiao left, she never showed it in front of her family.
She is a mother herself and knows that in this family, she may not be the one who worries most about Qin Xiao.
She herself is a soldier, but she shamelessly thinks that if her son follows in his footsteps in the future, she might have to stop him. Although it won't really be such a hindrance, but with so many professions in the world, being a soldier is really not the best choice.
"No, Mom, Xiao knows his limits. He's a very well-mannered person, and the equipment we have this time is very advanced. As long as nothing unexpected happens, we'll definitely be able to return safely."
Before Ji Xia finished speaking, Shen Congying's eyes turned red. She covered her lips and turned her face away.
Qin Wanxue said bluntly, "Mom, Grandpa just gave Second Sister-in-law money and treasures. When do you plan to give Second Sister-in-law the things you prepared earlier?"
Originally, Chen Congying had been wanting to give it to him, but he forgot about it today, and tomorrow, and it has been delayed until now.
After Qin Xiao left, it became even more difficult for her to take them out, for fear that Ji Xia would think too much and think that Qin Xiao had gone to the battlefield and that she was using these to tie herself up.
Hearing what Qin Wanxue said at this moment, Shen Congying woke up from her sadness, wiped the tears from her face, stood up and said, "I'll get it!"
"Mom, don't panic. There's no need to rush. What's the difference between you keeping it and giving it to me?" Ji Xia said.
Chen Congying didn't want to keep it any longer. "I was going to give it to you originally. Now that you're married, it doesn't matter if I give it to you sooner or later."
Chen Congying brought up a box. First, there was 20,000 yuan in cash for Ji Xia, then a few property deeds, all of which had been transferred to Ji Xia's name, and finally 20 large yellow croakers, two pairs of jade bracelets, both of which were top-quality emeralds, and a box of diamonds, including blue diamonds, pink diamonds, and black diamonds. They were of very high purity, but not cut very well, and there were all kinds of diamonds.
When Qin Wanxue saw the diamonds, she couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, damn!" She took them and fiddled with them. "Xia Xia, thank goodness you're my sister-in-law. Otherwise, I would have married you just for this box of diamonds!"
Shen Congying slapped her daughter, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
Diamonds were not popular in China at that time, and it would take about another 10 to 20 years for them to really become popular.
Qin Wanxue and Ji Xia had both lived in the future and knew how valuable diamonds were later hyped to be. It could be said that this was the biggest lie of this century.
“A diamond is forever” has gradually taken root in people’s minds. Investors led by Morgan Bank have been continuously sponsoring diamonds to Hollywood stars and royal family members, and the media have been reporting extensively on the diamond rings on their hands.
When the spring breeze of reform blows across the land, Chinese grooms will eventually follow the example of foreigners and put a diamond ring on the bride's hand. At that time, this box of diamond rings will be really valuable.
The wealth in Ji Xia's hands is immeasurable, but she still cherishes the property given to her by Shen Congying, which is the kindness of the elders.
"I've divided the family's wealth into four parts. Each of you three will get one. No one gets more, and no one gets less. I'm keeping the remaining part for your father, grandfather, and I to take care of in our old age. When we're gone, if there's any left, you three will split it equally."
Ji Xia didn't hesitate and accepted it directly. Her face was calm, but gratitude was still visible in her eyes.
Shen Congying really liked her generosity, and her indifference to fame and fortune. "There are some other things at home, dozens of boxes in total, but I won't give them to you for now.
If you can get through this, you two brothers will divide everything equally. I know you are both good kids and won't fight over anything. However, I still want to say this first."
Ji Xia could also understand that in this extraordinary period, even an inconspicuous ring would cause an uproar and send the whole family to jail.
"Mom, isn't there one for me?" Qin Wanxue didn't really want it, but she just felt it was unfair.
Chen Congying rolled her eyes at her and said, "Yours, I've prepared some for you. When you get married in the future, I'll give you some as a gift. But I won't let you take much of those things with you."
After all, it is a special period. Who knows what kind of people the family she will marry into is like? If she is reported, she will be courting death.
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