When the onlookers saw Li Li and her daughter leave, they knew there was nothing interesting to watch.
Most people were heading home, as they had a lot of things to do: cooking, washing clothes, and taking care of children.
"Let's go say hello to the new regimental commander's wife," Cheng Qiuli suggested. Since we'll all be in the same military family compound, there's bound to be some interactions, so it might be helpful to get to know them.
"Okay." Several military wives who had the same idea nodded and walked towards Tian Cuifang and Su Jinyue who were talking.
Cheng Qiuli greeted Tian Cuifang and looked at Su Jinyue with a smile, "Is this the daughter of Captain Zhan? She is so pretty and still in school, right? Is she married yet?" Her husband's younger brother is 25 years old this year and still single. It would be best if he could marry into the captain's family.
Su Jinyue smiled and said, "I'm already married."
Cheng Qiuli was stunned. Married? She looked only about twenty years old, how could she possibly be married? Was he lying to her?
"Xiao Cheng, she's the captain's wife," Tian Cuifang said, suppressing a laugh. It seemed many people shared her sentiments.
"Huh?" Everyone present was stunned. They all thought Su Jinyue was the daughter of the new leader. Looking at the other leaders, their children were older than Su Jinyue. The new leader must be very lucky to have married a young wife.
"Captain Zhan isn't as old as you think. He's only 24," Tian Cuifang said with a smile. She had also found it incredible when she learned that Xiao Su was Zhan Yihan's wife.
"So young?"
"How is that possible?"
"No way!" Everyone was in disbelief. This was even more shocking than the fact that Su Jinyue was Zhan Yihan's wife. They had never heard of such a young leader. That leader, Zhan, must have a powerful background.
After chatting with Su Jinyue and Tian Cuifang for a few words, everyone said goodbye.
Tian Cuifang looked at Su Jinyue with a smile, "Why don't you and Captain Zhan come to my house for a meal tonight." They had just arrived and there was nothing at home. No one knew what they were going to eat for dinner.
"No, we've brought some food." Su Jinyue smiled and shook her head. Her Golden Leaf World and Yihan's little world were both filled with food.
"Okay, I'll go to the market with you tomorrow morning. The bus leaves at 5:30 and there is only one bus every day," said Tian Cuifang.
"Okay, I'll trouble Aunt Wang with these things." Su Jinyue handed the apple and malted milk on the ground to Tian Cuifang.
"It's okay, I'll have someone send it back to them later." Tian Cuifang took the things and walked towards her home.
Zhou Yufeng followed Li Li back home, crying all the way. The doctor who had just bandaged her wound told her that the wound on her face was very deep and would probably leave a scar.
"Sister, what's wrong with you? Are you injured?" Zhou Yulan asked worriedly when she saw Zhou Yufeng's face wrapped in gauze. Didn't she and her mother go to apologize? Why did she come back injured?
"I was beaten by an ugly guy. Dad, you have to help me. The doctor said there's a high probability of scarring on my face. If that happens, how will I live in the future?" Zhou Yufeng cried as she looked at Zhou Zhengtao. Now only her father could stand up for her.
"What's going on?" Zhou Zhengtao asked his wife with a gloomy face.
"When Yufeng and I went to apologize, we ran into Liu Ermei. Yufeng bluntly said she was ugly, and Liu Ermei hit her with a basket," Li Li recounted the incident briefly. She was also furious. Although Yufeng wasn't close to her, she was still her daughter. How could a girl with such a disfigured face get married? Were they supposed to support her for the rest of her life?
"I've always told you not to be too direct with your words, especially when it comes to hurtful things," Zhou Jianye said gravely. All those years of teaching her were in vain.
"How could I have known he would be so unreasonable? I didn't mean to do that," Zhou Yufeng said aggrievedly. If she had known he would resort to violence, she would have kept quiet. Besides, she was only trying to help her mother.
"What's with that attitude? How do you talk to Grandpa like that?" Zhou Zhengtao said with a sullen face. He had just had a long talk with his father, and they had decided to let Yufeng stay in the military family compound for a while so that he and his wife could teach her a lesson.
"Grandpa, I'm sorry!" Zhou Yufeng lowered her head in grievance, tears streaming down her face. It was fine if they didn't comfort her because she was hurt, but they also blamed her. She was the victim, okay?
"You'll stay here from now on, Li Li. You have to teach her well," Zhou Zhengtao said, looking at Li Li. He had always been very satisfied with his wife's childrearing skills. He only had to look at Xiaolan and Xiaojun to see that. Xiaojun was smart and motivated, while Xiaolan was well-educated and well-mannered. Many people envied him for having such a good pair of children. However, his eldest daughter was a real disappointment to him. She was naive and prone to causing trouble. She had only been here for a day, and she had already caused him so much trouble.
"But there's no room for so many people at home," Li Li said. She really didn't want Yufeng to stay here. She'd caused them so much trouble in just one day, and who knew what would happen in the future.
"Let Yufeng and Xiaolan sleep together," Zhou Zhengtao decided. His house only had two bedrooms and a living room, so there really wasn't enough space for so many people. Tonight, his father would have to sleep on the sofa.
Zhou Yulan frowned and glanced at her mother. She was fine with her sister for a day or two, but she didn't want to sleep with her all the time. She didn't like her sister either. If she wasn't afraid of upsetting her parents, she wouldn't even want to talk to her.
"Xiaolan's bed is so small, how can it accommodate two people? It's okay to squeeze in for a day or two, but in the long run, both children won't be able to sleep well." Li Li said. She didn't want Xiaolan to suffer any injustice.
"Mom, I'm fine. I can sleep." Zhou Yufeng wiped her tears and said with a choked voice. She didn't want to go back. She wanted to stay in the military family compound. Although her grandfather had never wronged her in her hometown, her home was nowhere near as good as this military family compound.
"Dad, Mom, it's okay. I can sleep on the sofa then." Zhou Yulan said. She had been with her parents for so long, she knew them best, and they would never let her suffer any injustice.
Zhou Yufeng looked at Zhou Yulan, "Xiaolan, you are so nice." Since Xiaolan gave her the bed, she certainly would not object. Xiaolan had enjoyed it here for so many years, and it was her turn to enjoy it.
"We are sisters, it's only natural." Zhou Yulan smiled brightly.
Zhou Zhengtao frowned and said, "Let's squeeze in for the next few days. When Grandpa comes back, Yufeng can sleep on the sofa." He turned to look at his father, "Dad, do you think this is a good idea?"
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