"This is my new wife," Zhou Jiuzhen said in a loud voice, startling everyone around him. Finally, his gaze fell on Qiao Hui, who was ashen-faced, behind him. "Engineer Qiao, come and meet your sister-in-law!"
The two sentences were like a thunderclap from a clear sky, shocking the group of aunties and grandmas who had just been mocking the regimental commander's wife, causing them to lower their heads.
The village chief clutched his forehead, wishing he could hide in the crevices of the rocks like a crab in the sand.
He actually wanted to arrange a marriage for the regimental commander's wife; he must have a death wish.
Qiao Hui was still in shock and disoriented. He walked up to Ling Huanwu in a daze, blushing and stammering, "So... Comrade Ling, you got married? I... I didn't know before. Don't worry, it won't happen again."
Ling Huanwu then realized that Zhou Jiuzhen had overheard the village chief's marriage proposal. She awkwardly waved her hand and chuckled to help him out, saying, "Engineer Qiao, don't take it to heart. My Jiuzhen is a rough guy and won't mind. Besides, Engineer Qiao is so outstanding, there must be plenty of girls who like him, right?"
As she spoke, she nudged Zhou Jiuzhen beside her with her shoulder, hoping he would say a word or two.
But the man beside her only gave a faint "hmm," his already expressionless face growing even more gloomy. "The weather forecast says there's a typhoon today, everyone should head back early."
"Mr. Qiao, could you take me to see the site where the equipment will be installed?"
After Zhou Jiuzhen finished speaking, he ignored Ling Huanwu and led his group away again.
They came silently and left with great fanfare.
Qiao Hui, however, turned back to look at Ling Huanwu several times before leaving, then strode after Zhou Jiuzhen and departed.
Ling Huanwu stood frozen in place, cursing under her breath.
This man really doesn't give her any face at all.
Hearing that a typhoon was coming, the aunties and grandmas put down their work and used nets to cover the oysters in the open space and drag them into the warehouse.
Ling Huanwu also rushed over to help.
Several aunties and older women quickly stopped her, saying, "Madam Commander, you have delicate skin, don't hurt yourself."
"Yeah, look how much Commander Zhou cherishes her. He'll be heartbroken if she gets hurt later."
“Baby? Ugh… I can’t even bring myself to call my Ah Ming ‘baby’!”
"Hahaha..."
The aunties and grandmas burst into laughter again.
Even Ling Huanwu was amused by the group of villagers.
As expected, these simple villagers did not fawn over Ling Huanwu after she married the regimental commander.
Instead, they genuinely expressed their feelings, and remarkably, they didn't gossip behind people's backs; they spoke up on the spot if they had any complaints.
You see, in her previous life she had spent more than a decade in the cutthroat world of business and had seen countless people with two faces. She found that such a straightforward personality was much more pleasant to get along with.
Just then, Lin Xiaoqin, who had been rolling her eyes at her, puffed out her chest and came up to her with a haughty look. "You capitalist lady, you really don't know how to give Commander Zhou face in public. You actually called Commander Zhou a big brute in front of so many people. You're all talk and no action!"
After she finished speaking, she skipped away, swinging her braids.
This time, Ling Huanwu finally laughed out of anger.
What's wrong with her? She's brainless.
It should be noted that in her previous life, she not only took the college entrance examination and obtained a university diploma in her thirties.
Later, for the sake of business, he taught himself several foreign languages and obtained various certificates.
Even her son, who later became an academician, had to say that his mother was his pride.
How could such a powerful and arrogant woman be so brainless?
Ling Huanwu was a little dejected.
All right.
She really didn't notice to give Zhou Jiuzhen face just now.
She'll be more careful in the future.
Touching the military green shirt tied beneath her, she felt a warm, slightly itchy sensation in her heart.
Was that man jealous?
Broadcast announcements rang out in several small fishing villages along the island's coast, urging villagers to take precautions against the typhoon.
After buying the fish, Ling Huanwu rushed home. She cooked sweet potatoes on the stove by the door in advance, and then cooked fish soup while wearing gloves and a mask. After keeping the food warm by burying it in the quilt, she blocked the doors and windows before wiping her sweat and sitting on the bench to wait for Zhou Jiuzhen to return.
She started to get anxious when Zhou Jiuzhen still hadn't returned by 10 p.m.
In her previous life, she never waited for Zhou Shuyao.
Even after Zhou Shuyao became a department store owner and came home late every night due to social engagements, she was too lazy to turn on a light and wait for him.
I always felt that taking care of him took up too much time, and I was always exhausted from doing those things afterwards.
She still clearly remembers the time when Zhou Shuyao came home at midnight, reeking of alcohol and perfume, and angrily smashed everything in the house.
His eyes were bloodshot as he questioned her about why she didn't care about him at all.
Now, as Ling Huanwu looked at the clock ticking on the wall, she felt increasingly panicked.
The wooden windows rattled loudly, and the howling sea wind swept past the stone house.
Although Ling Huanwu knew that Zhou Jiuzhen would not have an accident for another two years, she was still very anxious at this moment.
Instinctively, she still opened the door, wanting to go out and see what was happening.
As soon as the door opened a crack, the howling sea breeze rushed into the room, making the books she had placed on the table rustle.
Ling Huanwu had never seen such a strong wind before, and she was so frightened that she quickly held the door shut again...
*
On the sea.
A large fishing boat bobs helplessly on the turbulent sea, like a lone vessel.
A wave crashed over the fishing boat, nearly capsizing it.
Several fishermen struggled to keep the boat afloat before they could barely regain its balance.
Inside the cabin.
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