Chapter 47

Xu Wen looked at Lu Yuanzheng in confusion: "Huh? What are you regretting?"

"Have you forgotten? I told you at the beginning that in order not to delay your marriage, we will only hold the wedding without getting a marriage certificate. Here, marriages need to be reported. I haven't reported it yet, so it's not too late for you to regret it."

Xu Wen frowned, "What do you mean?"

"Xu Wen, don't be angry. I'm not forcing you to do anything. I just want you to think it through. When we first discussed getting married, it was a deal, as you said. But now the situation has changed. You've been admitted to a very good university. I'm not dead. So our marriage is actually a burden to your future.

When you finish college, you will definitely be able to get a good job. When you want to get married, there will be plenty of outstanding young men waiting for you to choose, and any one of them will be more suitable to be a husband than a desperado like me.

You saw Sister Li's tears and heard what she said. If you follow me, an experience like this, where you are in mortal danger or even dead but cannot be reborn, might happen again someday.

This is not fair to you. I wanted to discuss this with you after the Chinese New Year.

I saw you crying tonight because of what Sister Li said, so I thought it would be better to explain it to you as soon as possible."

No wonder Lu Yuanzheng, who doesn't like gossip, suddenly tells the story of Mrs. Li, waiting for her here.

Xu Wen said nothing, replaced the remaining medicine for Lu Yuanzheng, bent down, picked up the basin on the ground and walked out.

Lu Yuanzheng's eyes followed her all the time.

He noticed that Xu Wen was a little angry, but he didn't know why.

He knew that if he didn't mention these things, Xu Wen would not mention them, but people can't take advantage of others.

When he wanted to marry Xu Wen, he really just wanted to help her.

At that time, I never thought that I could come back alive. I just gave away some of my belongings. Apart from the fact that the word "widow" was bad for Xu Wen's reputation, there were only advantages and no disadvantages for her to marry me at that time.

Although Xu Wen mentioned that Wen Yiming said the college entrance examination would be resumed.

He just thought that Wen Yiming was just talking nonsense to disturb Xu Wen's mind. Who would have thought that the college entrance examination results could be recovered just like that? He never thought that Xu Wen would be so amazing and be admitted to the university.

In the afternoon, Lu Yuanzheng went to the battalion headquarters for a meeting. The leader joked with him, saying that he was lucky to marry a college student.

This year, out of five million candidates, only 270,000 were admitted to university, with an admission rate of 5%.

How could a man like him, who only has his head on his belt, marry a college student with a promising future?

This is called delaying others!

In addition, according to the above meaning, they will be transferred to the island after the New Year.

Let’s not talk about whether there will be war on the island. Even if there is no war, it is clear that they will have to open up new land. It is easy to imagine that life will be so difficult that it will be ten years later.

The island is not close to the shore, so it is not easy to get out.

What's more, Xu Wen applied to Peking University, and there is no tuition fee for university.

Lu Yuanzheng thought about it and felt that he was a burden to Xu Wen, so he couldn't help but make it clear.

He thought such a rational person like Xu would make the decision quickly, but unexpectedly he seemed angry?

Why?

Xu Wen really didn't expect Lu Yuanzheng to suddenly say such a thing.

I feel inexplicably aggrieved.

It's even more aggrieved than when my aunt and aunt jointly spread rumors and slandered me.

Of course, the two kinds of grievances are completely different feelings.

She wavered once before marrying Lu Yuanzheng.

That was the time when I thought through everything I needed to think through.

So even when the news of Lu Yuanzheng's death reached her home, Xu Wen never thought about getting married again.

Of course, there was no time to think about it.

But the one who is wavering now is not her, but Lu Yuanzheng.

Xu Wen was not used to arguing with others, so he squatted in the bathroom to pour out the blood in the basin, washed the towel, and calmed himself down before going back to the bedroom.

Lu Yuanzheng has fallen asleep.

People are not made of steel. No matter how strong one's will is, it cannot resist the body's need to repair itself and insist on going on strike.

Lu Yuanzheng still had a frown on his face, as if he was troubled by something.

Xu Wen had prepared a lot of words but suddenly had nowhere to say them and could only swallow them back.

Insomniac Xu Wen lay on the bed with his clothes on, looking at the ceiling.

Ask yourself: Why would I be unhappy when Lu Yuanzheng was so generous and gave me the opportunity to regret?

Intellectually speaking, there are only advantages and no disadvantages to parting with Lu Yuanzheng, except for the damage to his reputation.

But her reputation was limited to the commune. After she went to school, those bad words no longer followed her to school.

So why doesn't she regret marrying Lu Yuanzheng?

Because of Dongsheng?

Lu Yuanzheng was alive, and Dongsheng was no longer a burden to her. She only considered her relationship with Dongsheng, so at most she would recognize Dongsheng as her godson and visit him every winter and summer vacation.

So it’s not because of Dongsheng.

What's the other reason?

The compound was also very lively on New Year's Day.

After breakfast early in the morning, we organized activities by company.

Those who want to participate in activities can participate, and those who want to exercise freely can exercise freely.

Of course, except for those on guard duty.

In fact, the longer the holiday, the tighter the security in the compound.

There is a more professional term called combat readiness.

When I woke up in the morning, it was Dongsheng who knocked on the door. As soon as he entered, he kowtowed to Lu Yuanzheng and Xu Wen and wished a happy new year.

Lu Yuanzheng touched his pocket, paused, then touched the tip of his nose and looked at Xu Wen.

He has no money.

Xu Wen ignored him, handed the prepared red envelope to Dongsheng, and asked him to change into new clothes for the New Year.

I also changed into a more festive summer skirt.

The one I wore once when I got married.

It’s too cold in the north to wear it, but it’s just right in the south.

Lu Yuanzheng was startled when he saw Xu Wen coming out of the bedroom, and praised her: "Very beautiful!"

Xu Wen still ignored him.

Lu Yuanzheng touched the tip of his nose and continued, "Just make do with it in the morning. If you don't like a big pot of rice at noon, you can make it yourself. I'll have someone bring the food over later."

The grain, oil, rice, flour, vegetables and meat in the compound are all supplied in a unified manner.

Every morning, the supplies were delivered by supply trucks, distributed by regiment, and then picked up by battalions and companies.

If anyone living in the residential building in the compound wants to cook for themselves, they can just inform the company in advance and then go to the canteen to pick up vegetables.

Usually it is only once in the morning, after 9:00, the kitchen staff will have cleaned and processed all the ingredients for the day. If you go after that, only semi-finished products will be left. For example, you can only get the chopped green onions.

Xu Wen paused as he was tidying up Dongsheng's clothes, but he said nothing and took Dongsheng's hand: "Let's go to the cafeteria to help make dumplings."

Lu Yuanzheng stretched out his arms to hold them and told Dongsheng: "Dongsheng, go play with the uncles first. I have something to tell Mom."

"No! I lent you my mom last night, now it's time to return her to me!" Dongsheng hugged Xu Wen's arms with both hands, and wrapped his calves around Xu Wen's legs. "After we came back, my mom didn't spend much time with me. She only spent time with you! She is my mom, not your mom!"

Xu asked: "..."

Lu Yuanzheng: "..."

Lu Yuanzheng let out a "hey" and raised his intact left hand to knock Dongsheng on the head.

Xu Wen took Dongsheng and took a step back to avoid Lu Yuanzheng's hand.

Lu Yuanzheng's hand fell empty: "..."

Lu Yuanzheng glanced at Xu Wen, then at Dongsheng, "She is your mother but she is my wife! Go out and play for a while!"

This time, before Dongsheng could even speak, Xu Wen refused: "Aren't you planning on not getting married? Or is it that your son is more reliable than your husband! At least he won't keep saying to me, 'Mom, please reconsider whether you want to be my mom?'"

On this point, Dongsheng's position is much firmer than Lu Yuanzheng's. From the moment he hugged her thigh and acknowledged her as his "mother" until now, Dongsheng's position has not changed.

No matter who persuades me, it's useless.

Lu Yuanzheng: "..."

He watched Xu Wen dragging Dongsheng out of the door helplessly. After holding his breath for a long time, he swore and drove the wheelchair out.

The first floor is not flat as there are still a few steps.

Lu Yuanzheng looked at the two levels of stairs beneath his feet and fell silent.

I never thought that I would be trapped by two levels of stairs in my lifetime.

No wonder the old saying goes that if you are unlucky, even drinking cold water will get stuck in your teeth.

Now he has difficulty moving, his daughter-in-law is angry with him, and his sons dare to push and bully him. He can't even go up two steps of stairs.

Angry!

A profound analysis of himself from Lu Lian, no, Lu Ying on the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year.

There is a shop behind the family building.

Its nature is similar to that of a production team’s supply and marketing cooperative.

The instructor of the neighboring company just came out of the store and was happy to see Lu Yuanzheng.

"Wow! Lu Lian's look is quite unique!"

Lu Yuanzheng raised his head and glanced at him: "Wang Mazi, have you wished me a happy new year?"

Wang Mazi is his nickname, his real name is Wang Shunyi.

Wang Shunyi said with a spit: "You said you were injured so badly, how come your mouth wasn't injured?"

Despite his poverty, Wang Shunyi still lent a helping hand to Lu Yuanzheng and brought him down from the throne.

"Thank you!"

Wang Shunyi was in no hurry to go back to his family building. He put his arm on the armrest of Lu Yuanzheng's wheelchair and asked him, "Are you really married?"

Lu Yuanzheng nodded.

"You're great! You did it without making a fuss. You found such a pretty young wife! I heard she even got into college?"

"Yeah. My wife is amazing!"

Wang Shunyi patted the armrest of the wheelchair and said, "Why are you so proud? Hey! Let me remind you, there are so many talented people in that university. Your wife is young, beautiful and talented. Aren't you worried that she will run away with someone when she goes to university?"

What's the point of talking about that pot? Lu Yuanzheng gave Wang Shunyi a grim look.

Wang Shunyi slapped himself on the mouth. "I was wrong! It's New Year's Day. I was just talking nonsense and had no intention of making up stories about my sister-in-law! Bah bah bah!"

Wang Shunyi pushed Lu Yuanzheng across the street before turning back to his room.

Lu Yuanzheng suddenly said, "It is against the law to destroy a military marriage."

Wang Shunyi was stunned for a moment, then suddenly laughed: "Oh! Is there a day when our Lu Lian is so unconfident?? But this is the first time on the first day of the Lunar New Year."

Lu Yuanzheng: "..."

In addition to dumplings, breakfast also includes rice porridge with glutinous rice balls.

After all, dumplings are a favorite food for northerners during the Chinese New Year, but the people in the compound come from all over the country. The cooking team tries to take care of every aspect.

After breakfast, the camp organized some games for everyone.

It was not organized by Lu Yuanzheng. He was a patient and had not yet taken up his post. It was arranged by the instructor Shi Lei.

Xu Wen was not very interested in this kind of group activity at first, but Dongsheng liked to play and insisted on dragging her to join him.

She also heard Dongsheng bragging to other kids about how great his mother was!

As a result, in order to save face for him, Xu Wen not only had to participate in the game but also had to play it seriously.

Lu Yuanzheng raised his eyebrows but didn't leave, but he definitely couldn't participate in the event and could only watch from the side.

Wenshu was a little unsure of Lu Yuanzheng's intention, so he asked him, "Lu Lian, are you going back to the family building?"

Shi Lei pointed at Wen Shu and cursed: "You have no sense! Can't you see that Lu Lian's eyes are glued to sister-in-law? Go and have fun! I'll take him back later."

Lu Yuanzheng looked up at Shi Lei but did not refute.

"You look like you're in a bad mood?" Shi Lei squatted beside Lu Yuanzheng and took the initiative to speak.

"Are you watching me laugh?"

"How could that be possible? Am I not concerned about my partner? After all, we will be together day and night on the island." Shi Lei paused and added, "Maybe the time we spend together will be longer than you and your sister-in-law!"

Lu Yuanzheng hummed in a lack of interest.

Shi Lei looked at him and then at Xu Wen who was playing eagle catching chicken in the distance, and guessed: "Did he have a fight with his sister-in-law?"

"Not really!" Lu Yuanzheng frowned, "I just gave her some suggestions for her own good."

"Ah? Ha! You deserve it!" Shi Lei gloated, "Comrade Lu Yuanzheng, believe me, I am your senior when it comes to marriage. As a senior, I'm giving you a piece of advice, don't make any decisions for her in the name of doing good for her! Otherwise, I guarantee that your internal injuries will be much worse than your external injuries."

Lu Yuanzheng frowned: "What should we do?"

"As a man! A married man, you have no other choice, just coax her!"

Lu Yuanzheng: "..."

You really have principles.