In the afternoon, the house finally became quiet.
Zhao Qinglan told the children to do whatever they wanted, whether it was playing or reading, just not to bother her.
With more people in the family comes happiness, but sometimes she also longs for some peace and quiet.
She lay there comfortably, but instead of sleeping, she started thinking about all sorts of things.
Now that she has brought her mother and sister back to her hometown, there's nothing left for her to worry about.
Counting the days, Wang Dazhi's labor reform was not yet over.
In his previous life, with his capable wife by his side, Wang Dazhi didn't have to worry about anything at home. And since he was good at scheming, he could have easily climbed the ranks soon.
But now, even the garment factory jobs are gone.
It was only a few days ago, when Sui Wenjing called, that she learned that the garment factory had not only fired Wang Dazhi, but was also forcing the Wang family to move out of the residential area.
To be honest, Zhao Qinglan felt no sympathy for them at all; she just thought they deserved it.
Even if she had woken up to reality early in this life and left the Wang family with her daughter, Wang Dazhi and his gang could still have stayed at the garment factory if they hadn't continued to cause trouble.
Unfortunately, they were not satisfied with the status quo and always thought about harming others, so they deserved the result.
As for what Wang Dazhi wants to do after his labor reform, that's not something she's worried about right now.
If that mad dog really is trying to annoy her from this distance, she wouldn't mind making his life even worse.
She doesn't provoke others unless they provoke her; that's how she treats Wang Dazhi and the rest of the Wang family.
She no longer dwells on the past; she is now more concerned with her own future and that of her family.
The snack shop will open in two days, and she will naturally go there then.
Although she had already taught her mother and sister the skills, they had never run a business before and might not be able to manage it at first, so she would have to keep an eye on things for a few days.
Once she has money in her hands, she can do more of the things she wants to do.
Money may not be everything, but it can solve most of the problems people encounter in their daily lives.
Making money is one thing, but on the other hand, she also needs to raise her three children well and manage her own little family.
Making a fortune was just a side effect for her; her home was the most important thing to her.
In the afternoon, Wei Hong went back to school to continue her classes, and naturally, some of her colleagues looked at her with strange eyes.
However, after being enlightened by Zhao Qinglan and Wu Mei, Wei Hong now has a more open-minded view of things and no longer cares about those things.
The joys and sorrows of life can only be truly experienced by oneself; what can the praise or slander of others replace?
After bowing his head, his wife not only failed to forgive him, but seemed even more distant, leaving Battalion Commander Qu very distressed.
However, he couldn't easily confide in his colleagues about such personal matters, mainly because he had only recently been transferred here and didn't know anyone particularly well.
When Yang Qingmin arrived in the afternoon, he made a special trip to Battalion Commander Qu's place, saying he wanted to share some of his own well-preserved tea leaves with him, which flattered Battalion Commander Qu.
It is said that one cannot hit a smiling face. Yang Qingmin, a deputy regimental commander with a higher rank than himself, was so polite that Battalion Commander Qu could not simply take the gifts and send him away. So he could only start making tea to entertain him.
As soon as they started drinking tea, Yang Qingmin began to subtly probe their intentions.
"Battalion Commander Qu, you seem to have something on your mind all day. If you don't mind, you can tell me a few words. Maybe I can help you. I promise I won't tell anyone else."
Battalion Commander Qu was feeling quite distressed when Yang Qinmin's words struck a chord with him. He hesitated for a moment before sighing.
"Sigh, it's just a little thing at home. My wife and I had a little argument."
Seeing that he had started to confide, Yang Qingmin felt that there was hope and immediately put on a serious listening expression.
"If things aren't peaceful at home, your work will definitely be affected. If I'm not mistaken, the regimental commander called you this morning because of your family, right?"
"That's right, women really can't keep their mouths shut. You know, the couple has a little argument, and she makes it known to everyone. Doesn't she care about affecting my work?" Battalion Commander Qu said, his voice full of grievance.
"Exactly, it's such a small matter, how could it have escalated to the regimental commander? Women, they're all talk and no action."
The more Battalion Commander Qu talked, the more he felt that Yang Qingmin was his confidant, and the more affectionate he became towards him.
As he got into the conversation, Yang Qingmin abruptly changed the subject.
"From what you're saying, Deputy Regiment Commander Li's wife is involved in your family's affairs?"
"Yes, you know, we always advise people to reconcile rather than separate, but with her getting involved, wow, my wife has even more complaints about me now." It was just a guess at first, but after Yang Qingmin asked, Battalion Commander Qu seemed to have confirmed it.
"Oh, how could you do this? It's just that we can't stand to see your family doing well. You two have a bad relationship, what good does that do for them? It's harmful to others and not beneficial to ourselves."
The more Battalion Commander Qu listened, the more resentful he became of Zhao Qinglan and Li Huai.
Seeing that he had said enough, Yang Qingmin patted Battalion Commander Qu on the shoulder, saying with sympathy and comfort, "You've really had a tough time. If you have any difficulties in the future, you can ask me for help."
These words moved Battalion Commander Qu so much that he felt Yang Qingmin was an incredibly good person compared to Li Huai.
Battalion Commander Qu completely forgot that he had eaten lunch at Li Huai's place, and had eaten quite a lot.
If Zhao Qinglan knew what Battalion Commander Qu was thinking, she would probably rather feed the food she made to the dogs than let someone like him eat it.
Although in the end, Battalion Commander Qu did not tell Yang Qingmin the details of how he and his wife had a child, did Yang Qingmin really care about that?
He felt that his trip had been worthwhile if he could make Battalion Commander Qu dissatisfied with Li Huai and turn his attention to his side.
Battalion Commander Qu lives next door to Li Huai. If Battalion Commander Qu and he become ally, he won't easily find out about Li Huai's movements.
Battalion Commander Qu was unaware that he had been targeted and used. As soon as Yang Qingmin left, he began writing a self-criticism to be submitted to the political commissar.
On the surface, he was writing a serious self-criticism, but after his conversation with Yang Qingmin, he felt more and more that he had done nothing wrong.
He even thought that when he got home, he would find an opportunity to have a good talk with his wife, and it would be best to stay away from Zhao Qinglan so that she wouldn't be "led astray".
Li Huai went to talk to the regimental commander about something, and happened to see Yang Qingmin coming out of Battalion Commander Qu's place, which he found a bit strange.
After all, in the military, it is usually the subordinates who go to the superiors to report on their work or raise issues; it is rare to see the superiors take the initiative to go to the subordinates.
Besides, in his memory, Yang Qingmin and Battalion Commander Qu weren't very familiar with each other.
Feeling a little strange, Li Huai didn't think much of it and quickly got down to business.
If he finishes his work early, he can go home on time after get off work.
He has delicious meals at home, obedient and ambitious children, and most importantly, a capable, beautiful, and gentle wife...
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