Xu Sui did not have much reaction during her pregnancy.

For example, pregnancy reactions may be caused by genetic factors or spleen and stomach issues. It was not obvious when Xu Mian was pregnant, and Xu Sui didn't feel anything at all.

Du Rantong envied her very much. "When I was pregnant with my mother, I couldn't stand the smell of meat. I could taste even a little bit of pork fat when cooking. It was really hard. Sometimes when I went out to buy something, I suddenly wanted to eat something on the way. I had to eat it, otherwise my stomach would get sour."

"I learned to be smart later. Every time I go out, I put an egg or a steamed bun in my pocket. I was criticized for this by those annoying people for a long time. This has become the style of capitalists. It's their business if they are willing to suffer. I'm pregnant and I won't let myself suffer."

Du Rantong was still angry when she thought about this!

Especially after Dong Hong heard the rumors outside and asked her to be more careful, she wanted to stuff the baby in her belly into his belly so that he could also have a taste of the feeling.

Xu Sui was eating the pickled ginger made by Zhang Yunxiu. She didn't like eating ginger before, but now she was eating it with gusto.

She said: "It can be inherited, I asked my mother before, she never vomited when she was pregnant, and neither did my sister."

"Genes can pass on so much." Du Rantong sighed, "But now I envy you. It would be great if your mother was by your side when you were pregnant. You must have felt much more comfortable with her taking care of you."

Her mother closed her eyes when she got married.

However, Du Rantong envied Xu Mian the most. Tuantuan and Yuanyuan were smaller than her children. There was really another one. She also smiled and then stopped moving.

Who doesn't want to have more children?

Xu Sui smiled and said, "What a coincidence, she originally planned to let my sister take care of her for another month and then go back, but now she plans to stay again."

It's impossible for Zhang Yunxiu to say that she doesn't want to go back.

She was too far away from home, and the customs and habits on the island were different. She couldn't get used to it at first, and she felt dizzy when she smelled the sea breeze.

She's used to it now, but she hasn't forgotten that there are only her husband and father-in-law left at home.

Although the eldest son said that he and his wife would go back every week during the holidays, she was still worried.

Now my little daughter is pregnant again. I may have to make another trip at some point in time. It will cost a lot of money.

Du Rantong was still envious, and suddenly asked: "What do you think about me finding a job?"

"Yes, you have an education, it should be easy to find a job on the island." Xu Sui agreed with her idea. As Du Rantong was going to primary school, she could do even less every day. If she stayed idle all the time, it would easily affect her family relationships.

Du Rantong let out another sigh of relief. "Actually, I asked my husband to inquire about it a few days ago, but we have already recruited all the candidates. I feel a little regretful now. Why did I give up the job of elementary school teacher?"

She suddenly remembered that she was still angry because she didn't get the job as a middle school math teacher during the interview, but Xu Sui was chosen.

Du Rantong thought that he was also an educated person, so why was the education in the city surpassed by the schools in the countryside?

But now that she came into contact with it, she was really a frog in a well. Although she didn't know other subjects, as far as mathematics was concerned, she couldn't understand a word of the book that Xu Sui usually held in her hands and loved to read.

She later mentioned this to Xu Sui, as she felt embarrassed for her initial prejudice.

Du Rantong put aside the past that suddenly came to her mind and continued, "I used to think that those young children didn't like cleanliness and were all snotty. Now that I think about it, I didn't know why I was being so noble. I had nothing to do, so I was almost like a borer."

Xu Sui was a little surprised. You know, Du Rantong, whom she just met, is someone she definitely wants to meet and will not belittle herself in front of others.

Now I feel much more calm.

However, she disagreed with Du Rantong's words, "You must have worked hard, doing housework and taking care of the children. You look like a leader, have a good personality and love to study, which must be the result of your hard work. You and the staff officer are both working hard, but one is working outside and the other is working inside."

After hearing this, Du Rantong was still a little confused.

She had always felt guilty before, because Hong was making money, and she couldn't cook, so she could only do housework and take care of the children every day.

Like other military wives in the family compound, they are particularly able to accept that their husbands work hard while they are responsible for household affairs, but Du Rantong received a different education before, and even read several Chinese novels and movies.

In her mind, she thought that since men and women are equal, their contributions to the family should also be equal.

Then why doesn't she value her contribution to this small family?

Du Rantong whispered: "I can't cook..."

She usually does it, but she also often goes to the cafeteria to get food, which is a wasteful behavior that other military wives can't stand.

Xu Sui raised her eyebrows. "Just because you can't cook, does that mean the other housework you do doesn't exist?"

To be honest, Du Rantong is better at carrying water and growing vegetables than her. Hong is a traditional male chauvinist. Although he always looks like he is afraid of his wife, it is really rare for him to help with housework.

Finally, Xu Sui gave Du Rantong a suggestion, "I see that you like to read books with your head down, why don't you try to contribute to the newspaper? Although there is no payment, it is also a meaningful thing."

Contribute? I have never thought about this.

But when she thought about having her name and articles printed in newspapers, she became excited and even began to get excited.

Her only question was, "With my background, will anyone accept my manuscript?"

"Your case isn't too serious. And because of your background, I have to strike a balance when writing the article. Maybe there will be surprises," Xu Sui said.

Du Rantong understood.

She did not continue to ask Xu Sui. What topic to write and what newspaper to submit to were all things she needed to consider on her own. She was already very grateful that Xu Sui could give her such an enlightening suggestion.

If you ask her again, she will have no sense of boundaries and just keep asking for more.

Du Rantong said goodbye to Xu Sui, and the next night, she sent her messenger to bring her fried meatballs.

Meatballs, you have to watch the time carefully, you can't make mistakes.

Xu Sui gladly accepted.

Lu Chenghuai was a little curious. The meatballs were so full that they filled two enamel pots. Although Du Rantong was usually generous in giving gifts, she had never given so many, not to mention that she made them herself.

Meat was not expensive given their family's income, but there were limits on the amount of meat coupons they could get.

Xu Sui told him what happened the day before.

In fact, after a long time, Lu Chenghuai also realized that his wife and Hong's wife got along well, but they were not suitable to be friends. She had a good relationship with the families around her.

In contrast, Mrs. Hong is the one who comes home most often. After all, she has a child and her own family background, so she has much less things to do than other military wives.

The next day, when he arrived at the military camp, Wang Hong came to him with resentment, "Captain Lu, your wife is about to abduct my wife."

It was fine when he came home and saw her busy in the kitchen, but he was also stunned when he saw the big greasy pot of fried meatballs. He thought his wife wanted to reward him for his recent hard work, but she gave most of it to Captain Lu's wife in the blink of an eye.

He asked, and she also said that she got along well with others and rolled her eyes at him.

Lu Chenghuai guessed that Mrs. Hong definitely didn't tell Hong the details, so he didn't bother to ask. He smiled and said, "Then shouldn't you reflect on yourself?"

This man is very clear about matters of interest, and he can't be said to be bad towards his wife, but there are some things that he doesn't understand as well as his wife!

Wang Hong opened his eyes wide, and when he saw Lu Chenghuai walking away, he hurriedly chased after him and asked, "No, what am I reflecting on?"

Unfortunately, Lu Chenghuai never answered his question again.

Two months passed in a flash, and it was November again. The weather had turned cooler.

The packages sent from the capital also became thicker. They contained autumn and winter clothes made by Guan Chengyu for Xu Sui. Song Yuqing didn't have the time, but she also picked out several pieces of cloth and sent them over. However, Lu Chenghuai's clothes were basically military uniforms, but he got a sweater made by Guan Chengyu.

Xu Sui asked him to try it on and nodded with satisfaction, "It looks good. Grandma has great taste and craftsmanship."

It was clearly made of light grey wool and the style was not very complicated, but when worn by Lu Chenghuai, it did not feel baggy at all. Instead, it fitted him well and made him look energetic.

She had tried on her own clothes long before she received the package. Now that they had a bicycle at home, she would go and get the packages herself when they came in, without having to worry about not being able to carry them and waiting for Lu Chenghuai to be free.

Lu Chenghuai took off his clothes and changed into a shirt.

Xu Sui didn't know how the man could be so full of energy. It was already autumn, but he was not afraid of the cold even though he wore so little. He felt like he was in a warm stove when he slept at night. Although she didn't have cold hands and feet, she felt comfortable hugging him.

Lu Chenghuai packed up the things in the package one by one, and soon put them all in their proper places.

But he kept a small portion in advance, "I'll send these to my sister now."

There was milk powder and a baby's quilt inside, which Song Yuqing prepared for Xu Mian.

Xu Sui nodded. Milk powder is a good thing, but it requires a ticket and is not sold on the island.

When Lu Chenghuai went to deliver something, she prepared dinner in the kitchen. She didn't cook all of the fried meatballs from yesterday, so she kept some of them so that she could add some to the vegetables to make soup.

As time went by, Xu Sui's cooking became simpler and simpler, which were convenient and tasted good.

When Lu Chenghuai came back from Xu Mian's place, he was also holding a bowl of pickled cabbage in his hand.

This is made by Zhang Yunxiu. Xu Mian loved it when she was pregnant, and Xu Sui was no exception. It tastes sour and spicy, especially with rice.

Seeing Xu Sui busy in the kitchen again, he quickly took over the spatula and said, "You go serve the rice, I'll do it."

Xu Sui didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Her belly was only three or four months old now, and she was obviously pregnant, but when she covered herself with clothes, no one could tell.

She was a little nervous at first, but now she's used to it.

And Lu Chenghuai, he had been treating her with great care ever since he found out she was pregnant.

With this bowl of sauerkraut, it is enough to make a meatball and vegetable soup.

When the weather is cool, it is especially suitable to eat hot meals, especially a mouthful of hot soup, which makes the whole person feel much more comfortable.

After dinner, Xu Sui changed into pajamas and lay on the bed reading.

It gets dark earlier and they go to bed earlier.

But before Lu Chenghuai came in, she had a bad idea in her heart.

Xu Sui unbuttoned the top two buttons of her pajamas and untied her hair to let it fall over her shoulders.

When Lu Chenghuai came in, the first thing he saw was her neck, collarbone, and the large patch of white behind her.

The whiteness was a little blinding. His breathing paused and he looked away. He casually picked up a book from the bookshelf and sat over it to read.