The supply and marketing cooperative is not far from the family compound. From a distance, I can see a two-story building with the same construction style as the family compound.
The supply and marketing cooperatives mostly sell daily consumer goods. The first floor sells common rice, flour, grain, oil, and condiments such as soy sauce and vinegar, while the second floor sells pots, pans, cloths and the like.
Before coming, the two had already made a list of what they wanted to buy at home, and went directly to the counter with the list to buy them.
There were too many things, so the two of them split up.
The staff of the supply and marketing cooperative were all military wives from the family compound. They couldn't help whispering when they saw Gu Chengze coming to buy things.
"Didn't Captain Gu say he only eats in the cafeteria? Why did you buy some firewood, rice, oil, and salt?"
"You may not know yet, but Captain Gu has married."
"Really? Don't lie to me. Everyone knows that Captain Gu has no intention of getting married. At least eight out of ten people have introduced him to potential partners, but he's never even agreed. How can he get married now?"
Several people were talking excitedly and didn't notice a beautiful figure approaching Gu Chengze.
Lin Jingshu and Gu Chengze separated and then remembered that she had forgotten to give him the banknote.
Gu Chengze recalled this incident as he paid for something. He smiled apologetically at the salesperson and said, "Sorry, Sister Miao, the money and the bill are with my wife. Please wait a moment."
Miao Fenglan's home is not far from Gu's. Ever since she learned that Gu Chengze had applied to join the army, she couldn't wait to see what kind of female comrade would win him over.
It was surprising enough to see him buying things, and I was even more curious when I heard him say that the money and bills were in the hands of the female comrade.
You know, every man has at least a few dollars in his hand. I didn't realize that Captain Gu has the potential to be afraid of his wife.
"Chengze."
As Gu Chengze turned around, he bumped into Lin Jingshu who was looking for someone.
Looking at Gu Chengze's embarrassed expression, Lin Jingshu guessed what had just happened.
"Hello, comrade. How much are these things?"
Miao Fenglan's eyes lit up when she saw Lin Jingshu. Whose girl is this? She is so pretty.
Look at this little face, this little skinny face, this little nose, all with a pair of eyes, a nose, and a mouth.
How come she is so good looking?
Miao Fenglan quickly reported a number, looked at Gu Chengze teasingly, and asked, "Captain Gu, this is your wife, right?"
Miao Fenglan's man Wang Zhanhai and Gu Chengze once fought in the same regiment. Later, he retired due to illness and transferred to logistics, but he did not leave the island. The friendship between the two still exists and they are not strangers.
In response to her greeting, Gu Chengze patiently replied, "Yes, Jingshu, this is Sister Miao."
Lin Jingshu curved her eyebrows and said with a smile: "Hello, Sister Miao, my name is Lin Jingshu, you can just call me Jingshu."
Judging from Gu Chengze's attitude, Mrs. Miao should have a good relationship with their family, so she subconsciously changed the way she addressed her.
"Hello Jingshu, I've heard for a long time that Captain Gu has married a beautiful wife. Today I finally have the chance to see her. You must have just returned recently. If there's anything I can help you with at home, please feel free to come and see me."
Miao Fenglan is an enthusiastic, friendly and approachable person. Except for a few exceptions, she gets along very well with everyone in the family compound.
Gu Chengze will be busy in a few days. There are a lot of things to prepare at home, and she needs someone who is familiar with the situation to take care of her.
Originally, Lin Jingshu was worried about this, but when she saw Mrs. Miao being so enthusiastic, she felt relieved.
"Then I'll trouble you, sister-in-law. I'm new here, and there are indeed many things I don't understand. I hope you don't find me annoying when the time comes."
This girl is not only pretty, but also speaks well.
Her husband was also worried that Gu Chengze was bewitched by someone, otherwise why would he get married suddenly and talk about it to her at home.
Now I don't have to worry anymore. When I go back in the afternoon, I'll tell him that Jingshu is fine, so he won't have to complain all the time.
With Miao Fenglan's help, they bought their things quickly and filled the entire counter.
Miao Fenglan said, "Jingshu, the things are all here. Check to see if they are enough."
Lin Jingshu looked at the pile of things in front of her and couldn't help but sigh at her high efficiency.
At first glance, everything was in perfect order.
Not only is the efficiency high, but the service attitude is also good.
In this era, a salesperson in a supply and marketing cooperative was considered a good iron rice bowl. If a girl could find such a job, it would be very prestigious to tell others about it.
It is rare to find a salesperson as good-tempered as her. From the moment she stepped into the supply and marketing cooperative, only Mrs. Miao greeted her warmly, while the others were either eating melon seeds or chatting.
Lin Jingshu handed the money over, and Gu Chengze deftly put the things into the net bag and carried it.
We don't have a backpack or basket at home to carry things. I'll go out and buy a few tomorrow. It's inconvenient to carry a net bag all the time.
Miao Fenglan thought that they had just arrived and probably didn't have much at home, so she reminded them, "There should still be people at the small vegetable market outside, but there's nothing good at this time. If you need anything, go over and take a look."
Lin Jingshu nodded and thanked him with a smile.
There are not many people setting up stalls in the small vegetable market anymore, and everyone comes early to buy vegetables while they are fresh.
There were not many people coming to buy things in the afternoon, and the nearby fishermen were sitting there dozing off with their palm-leaf fans.
Seeing a guest coming, he quickly sat up and greeted the other person.
"Comrade, come and have a look. My fish is very fresh. It was just delivered."
As the fisherman spoke, he glanced at the big bag of things in Gu Chengze's hand.
Wow, it looks like they just arrived. They bought two ceramic basins and a ceramic cup...
Oh my goodness, I’m afraid the supply and marketing cooperative will be emptied out by them.
Thinking of this, the fisherman became even more enthusiastic. If they could buy all the remaining fish, he could pack them up and take them home.
Lin Jingshu and Gu Chengze took a look around and found that the fish here were indeed the freshest, jumping around as if they had just been caught.
The key to eating seafood is freshness. If you don’t handle it promptly after buying it, it will go bad in less than half a day due to the temperature on the island.
Lin Jingshu picked out a few big ones and went home to braise them.
The boss enthusiastically helped to pack it up and said, "I have scallops here too, do you want some?"
scallop?
Lin Jingshu thought about it and thought that scallops would be nice too. She could make a dish of garlic scallops, and scallops were cheap too.
Lin Jingshu packed all the scallops.
The boss grinned with joy. He was so lucky today. He thought he wouldn't be able to sell many, but unexpectedly there were only a few small fish left.
The two of them walked around again and bought some vegetables, then went home carrying large and small bags of things.
"I'll go back later and make some garlic scallops and braised fish, stir-fry some vegetables, and boil some egg soup."
Lin Jingshu has already thought of the menu.
"Okay, I'll help you."
Lin Jingshu nodded with satisfaction. This is the right way to go. After marriage, one cannot make one-sided efforts.
Since she cooks, Gu Chengze is responsible for helping her and washing the dishes.
Lin Jingshu returned home with a full bag of things. Just as she reached the door and took out her key, she heard crying coming from next door.
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