Chapter 1698 Life Is Unpredictable

Chapter 1698 Life Is Unpredictable

Qiao Mei had heard of that before. When Zhang Wei returned home, he had mentioned it to Li Gui a few times. Li Gui had bought one piece each for all the four children and it was indeed not cheap. Ordinary families would not be able to afford it.

She was one of those who could afford it. If everyone continued to get along well with her in the future, it was not too difficult a matter for her to give their sons one piece each.

"Sister, don't take what those b*tches said to heart. Nothing nice comes out of their mouths! They're ignorant people who just want to bully us! Don't lower yourself to their level," Wang Nuo said.

"I know. Ladies, don't be angry as well. What I said just now was just to make them angry. Don't take it to heart. I know you have my best interests at heart," Qiao Mei said with a smile.

Qiao Mei could not wait for Lu Lin to go around and publicize everything she said today. This way, she would not have to worry about others trying to hitch a ride with her since they would think that she was a money-grubber.

"We know it of course! We remember your kindness to us! In our hearts, you're already one of us. We're all family!" Liu Yun said agitatedly.

"That's right!" Wang Nuo and Zhang Cai echoed.

However, Xia Zhe did not return even after midnight. The other people with him also did not come back. Qiao Mei really could not wait any longer and made a call to Zhao Wu.

"Hello, I'm Qiao Mei, Comrade Xia Zhe's wife. Is it alright if I want to talk to Comrade Zhao Wu?" Qiao Mei said.

Family members living in the military family compound were allowed to make phone calls to the army camp. This was a right granted to them, but only a few families received the approval to install telephones in their homes so that they could contact the army base directly in case of emergencies.

"Hello, comrade. I'm the operator. I'll get someone to call Comrade Zhao Wu to come to the phone. Wait a moment." After saying that, the operator made arrangements for someone to go and look for Zhao Wu. Not long after, Zhao Wu ran over.

He picked up the phone while still panting and said, "Hello? Sister-in-law? Why are you looking for me?"

"I just want to ask if Xia Zhe is back? I remember that today is the day he comes home. Why isn't he back yet?" Qiao Mei asked worriedly.

In the past, whatever information Xia Zhe gave Qiao Mei was usually accurate and did not deviate too much. This was the first time something like today had happened.

"They're not back yet. Sister-in-law, you should go and take a rest first. I talked to them on the phone yesterday. Xia Zhe is fine. Perhaps the mountain road is not easy to walk at night, so they need more time. Don't worry. If he doesn't make it back tonight, we will definitely get some news tomorrow!" Zhao Wu said.

"Alright, I'll wait a little longer." Qiao Mei hung up after saying that.