"You can make the decisions about things at home."
Lin Ying gave Zhao Qinghuai 100 yuan: "Then you can wire it to me when you have time."
Zhao Qinghuai took the money. He originally wanted to say that fifty yuan would be enough. But thinking that the New Year was approaching, he wanted to buy her a dress, so he didn't refuse.
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Over the next few days, Lin Ying kept trying to figure out how to get rid of Cheng Jiaojiao, but because it was the end of the year, she had to press oil and go to town.
Lin Ying was so busy that half a month passed without her finding a moment to spare.
However, unexpectedly, they suddenly heard that Cheng Jiaojiao had seduced the battalion commander of the 3rd Regiment and was kicked out of the family compound for misconduct.
Lin Ying didn't react when she heard the news. It wasn't until Li Yue'e mentioned it that Lin Ying realized, "Isn't the Third Battalion Commander of the First Regiment Su Yun's husband?"
Just two weeks ago, Cheng Jiaojiao was eyeing her man, but now she's set her sights on Su Yun's husband?
Lin Ying had met Su Yun's man before. To be honest, he was rather unattractive, and given Cheng Jiaojiao's arrogant demeanor, it would be difficult for her to be interested in him.
"I heard that Su Yun caught him red-handed. Battalion Commander Song was sleeping in his room, and she went in and lay down on his bed."
Lin Ying always felt that something was strange about this matter, but Cheng Jiaojiao's departure was a good thing for her. They were fighting like dogs, and she was relieved.
Because she was busy every day, Lin Ying put Cheng Jiaojiao's matter out of her mind.
Lin Ying wasn't the only one busy; Zhao Qinghuai was also very busy at the end of the year. He not only had to report to headquarters, but also attend this meeting. He didn't get back until late every day.
These past few days, Lin Ying has been busy steaming buns, frying meatballs, and making snacks.
Although nowadays, the emphasis is on having a "revolutionary" New Year, and many things are forbidden, such as not being able to put up Spring Festival couplets, worship ancestors and gods, set off firecrackers, or hold any cultural and entertainment activities, it is still perfectly fine for the whole family to have a reunion dinner during the New Year.
Of course, no family is as wealthy as Lin Ying's family now.
Of course, Lin Ying also knew how to conceal her talents. She would share more of what she had in the mountains, but less of things like grain.
Although she sometimes treats the children to meals, the noodles and similar dishes are usually made from whole grains. Besides, there's only a small amount of noodles at each meal; the main food is meat.
In addition, everyone subconsciously assumed that they had no children and enough food. Furthermore, since Lin Ying always managed to bring food down from the mountain, no one found it strange that her family had food.
Perhaps it was because the children were very well-behaved throughout the winter, and also because they saved the family money.
So, with the Lunar New Year approaching, they generously give their children pocket money.
With money in hand, the children naturally had nothing but thoughts of spending it. A group of children would linger at the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative every day, and they spent less time visiting Lin Ying's house.
Lin Ying wasn't disappointed by this. She hadn't expected anything in return from them anyway.
Besides, she's genuinely busy.
Zhao Qinghuai is completely unreliable; she has to take care of everything at home herself.
After preparing the food for the Lunar New Year, she started cleaning the house and doing all the washing and scrubbing. She also had to take apart and wash all the bed sheets and duvet covers.
After tidying up the house, she made herself and Zhao Qinghuai a set of pajamas. She also had to alter her clothes to make them smaller, as the previous cotton-padded jackets were too big and inconvenient to wear.
Then they made another set of clothes for Zhao Qinghuai.
Last time I went to town, I overheard some military wives chatting on the way. They said that an officer from the army went home to visit his family, but because he was wearing his military uniform, people made him give up his seat and eat the officer's food. As a result, when the officer returned, he not only had to stand all the way, but also had to give up all the food that his family had prepared for him.
For two or three days on the journey, I only drank a few sips of water.
As a result, he fainted due to exhaustion when he returned to training.
Everyone talked about it as a joke, but Lin Ying kept it in mind. She hadn't originally planned to buy fabric that day, but when she went, she bought it without hesitation.
Zhao Qinghuai finally got a holiday on New Year's Eve.
However, when he returned, Zhao Qinghuai was carrying a pair of leather shoes and a red plaid woolen coat.
Zhao Qinghuai looked at Lin Ying with a smile: "Try it and see if you like it!"
Seeing the joy in Zhao Qinghuai's eyes, Lin Ying felt a warmth in her heart. She immediately tried it on.
Lin Ying now weighs around 120 pounds, and considering she's not short, she doesn't look fat at all. Plus, she's now drinking water from the space well and eating food grown in the space.
She regained her former beauty.
Although, in Zhao Qinghuai's eyes, this dress was completely incomparable to the high-end lace dresses and various gorgeous clothes that Lin Ying had worn before.
However, Zhao Qinghuai still thought Lin Ying was pretty.
In their words, Lin Ying used to be beautiful because she was a pampered daughter of a capitalist. Now, she's beautiful because she's a modern woman.
After looking at herself in the mirror with a satisfied expression, Lin Ying took off her clothes and put them away.
Seeing Lin Ying so busy, Zhao Qinghuai asked, "Why did you put the clothes away?"
Lin Ying said irritably, "This outfit requires a wool sweater underneath. It's so cold here, are you planning to make me freeze to death wearing this? Besides, there's a crackdown outside right now, so I can't go out wearing this. I'll wear it when the weather gets warmer."
Zhao Qinghuai said with some regret, "Alright then."
Lin Ying found his behavior somewhat amusing. This man would be 29 after the New Year, yet he still acted like a child.
Is this what later generations meant by a man remaining a boy until death?
Lin Ying shook her head and took out the clothes she had made: "Try them on and see how they look."
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