Wei Hong repeated herself, somewhat embarrassed. "Do you know any secret formulas for conceiving a child?"
This time, Zhao Qinglan was sure she hadn't misheard. She looked surprised and asked, "Teacher Wei, why would you ask me this?"
"I... sigh, my husband and I have been married for ten years, but I still haven't gotten pregnant. I've tried so many remedies over the years. Comrade Qinglan, if you have any, please tell me, and I'll try another one."
Zhao Qinglan shook her head helplessly. "I really don't have any."
Wei Hong's face immediately darkened.
"Teacher Wei, you and Battalion Commander Qu haven't had any children yet, haven't you gone to the hospital for a checkup?" Zhao Qinglan asked.
Wei Hong shook her head. "No, I mentioned it before, but my mother-in-law said that hospitals can't handle childbirth, so we didn't go."
She won't even let me go to the hospital for a checkup because I can't have a child. Wei Hong's mother-in-law is really something.
But Wei Hong is a teacher, so why would she believe in these fertility secrets?
Since they weren't very familiar with each other, Zhao Qinglan didn't want to make any slanderous remarks.
Wei Hong didn't get what she wanted, so she said goodbye and left.
When Zhao Qinglan woke up from her afternoon nap, Wu Meiren came over.
As soon as Wu Mei arrived, she pulled Zhao Qinglan aside and began to whisper to her.
"Did Wei Hong ask you for a secret formula for having a child?"
Zhao Qinglan looked surprised. "Sister-in-law, she asked you for it too?"
“That’s right.” Wu Mei slapped her thigh.
"That's right, I have three children, but how would I know any secrets to having children? Besides, I'm almost forty, why would I want to have more?"
"Sigh, sister-in-law, Teacher Wei was probably forced into it." Zhao Qinglan felt a bit sorry for Wei Hong when she mentioned her.
"Yeah, I was wondering why they don't have a child."
“Actually, the couple should go to the hospital for a checkup. If there’s a problem, they can get it treated as soon as possible. If they really can’t have children, they’ll know what’s going on,” Zhao Qinglan said, expressing her thoughts.
“That’s right. Never mind, I’ll talk to Wei Hong another day. There are some things you can’t say, but I don’t have any reservations,” Wu Mei said confidently.
Zhao Qinglan had just married into the family, and since Li Huai was only a deputy regimental commander, it wasn't appropriate for her, as a military wife, to interfere in the affairs of other military wives.
But it didn't matter to Wu Mei. As the wife of the regimental commander, she could help care for the military spouses in the regiment, which was her duty.
Soon everyone knew that another family had moved into the residential area.
Wei Hong went to the grocery store to buy things, and as soon as she came out, she was stopped by several military wives.
"You're the wife of the new Battalion Commander Qu, aren't you?"
When asked, Wei Hong nodded. "Is there anything I can help you with?"
"Those are the three children of Deputy Regiment Commander Li next door. Have you seen them?" a military wife asked.
"I've seen you before, what's wrong?" Wei Hong asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Were those two boys beaten?" Qian Hongxia's voice came out.
"Beaten up? No way." Wei Hong asked in surprise.
"You didn't see it clearly, did you? That Zhao Qinglan, who doesn't let the two brothers, Da Wa and Er Wa, go out every day, she must be up to no good." Qian Hongxia said with a confident tone.
“It seems that Comrade Qinglan is teaching some children at home,” Wei Hong quickly said.
She glanced at it when she went over today, and she was quite surprised.
"Alright, you don't need to explain for her anymore. If she doesn't let the children out, what else could it be but a guilty conscience? In my opinion, we should all go to her house and catch her red-handed, so that the leaders can see just how wicked Zhao Qinglan really is," Qian Hongxia said viciously.
What's with the act of being a good person? A stepmother is a stepmother. She finally caught Zhao Qinglan red-handed, and if she doesn't take revenge, she's not Qian Hongxia!
Wei Hong was a little scared of them, so she left quickly without saying anything more.
As she passed Zhao Qinglan's house, she hesitated for a moment before stepping inside.
Zhao Qinglan was somewhat surprised to see Wei Hong arrive again.
"Comrade Qinglan, I went to buy something just now and was stopped by a few people... Anyway, be careful."
I was reminded by Li Huai this morning, and I didn't expect to hear it again now.
It would be a lie to say that she wasn't angry at all, but Zhao Qinglan still thanked Wei Hong first.
After everyone left, her expression turned cold.
Qian Hongxia, it's Qian Hongxia again. It seems she didn't learn her lesson last time!
As soon as Wei Hongyi described it, Zhao Qinglan knew that the person who talked the most was Qian Hongxia, whom she had warned before.
But are they coming to catch her red-handed? Let them come if they want. Zhao Qinglan has a clear conscience, and she's even hoping they'll bring reinforcements!
If we don't make a big fuss and let everyone see, how can we let others know that Qian Hongxia is slandering and defaming her!
Zhao Qinglan was on high alert at home, while Sui Wenjing also left the factory early, making an excuse that she had something to do.
After putting on her scarf, gloves, and hat, Sui Wenjing rode her bicycle to Zhao Xiaofang's village.
When Zhao Xiaofang heard that someone was looking for her, she was puzzled. When she went out of the house, she was even more confused.
"Hello, Zhao Qinglan asked me to come find you."
Zhao Xiaofang suddenly realized. "Fast forward, fast forward!"
After learning that Sui Wenjing was the women's director of a large factory in the city, Zhao Xiaofang's in-laws became increasingly polite and hospitable.
Whether they are city dwellers or government officials, they all feel proud to have someone visit their home.
Moreover, Sui Wenjing didn't come empty-handed; she brought two bottles of canned fruit with her.
Canned fruit is a rare treat here; it's not something you can easily find in the countryside.
It was clear that Sui Wenjing wanted to have a private talk with Zhao Xiaofang, so the others quickly left as well.
Sui Wenjing was entrusted by Zhao Qinglan to inquire about the recent situation of Zhao Xiaofang's family.
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