CH 51

Hellooooooo, due to the support I received last week, I decided to increase the update to twice a week for this novel.

For those who are in love, time always passes quickly, and it is almost noon at once.

How did he know it was noon? Because Gu Changan found himself hungry. Then he remembered that when he was going out, his mother told him that he should go back early to eat and that she would make braised pork for lunch…

“Let’s go home.” Gu Changan pulled Su Qinghe to stand up, “It’s time to go home for lunch.”

Su Qinghe nodded, she was indeed hungry. Comrade Chang’an really knows how to sympathize with others.

The two of them rode their bicycle home sweetly, just in time to see Second sister-in-law Gu returning from work. Seeing her brother-in-law and sister-in-law riding their bicycle home happily made her sour.

In the past, she1I believe she meant Mother Gu here. was partial to her brother-in-law, but now she favors this sister-in-law too. They haven’t received the marriage certificate yet but already bought the bicycle first. When she married Changping, she bought two new sets of clothes and set up two tables. Her mother-in-law didn’t buy anything else.

She pursed her lips and walked into the compound, and ran into County Governor Sun’s wife. County magistrate Sun is the official magistrate of the county and the immediate boss of deputy county magistrate Gu. However, the two did not have the same political views.

County Magistrate Sun’s wife saw Second sister-in-law Gu entering the house, and smiled, “I saw your youngest brother came back with his partner on a bicycle. That bicycle is really good. I heard our old Sun say that it took a lot of effort to buy it.  Look, it must hurt a little. What did they buy when you got married?”

The second sister-in-law Gu smiled when she heard her words, “Aunt Liu, who do you want to give my in-law’s own money to? They can use it for whomever they want. Why do you care so much about what they buy for our wedding? I’m also curious about what you bought for your daughter-in-law?”

Country Magistrate’s wife’s face sank then she laughed vainly, “I am also complaining grievances for you and Changping. But you mistake my kindness for a donkey’s liver and lungs2Means to mistake good intentions for ill intent.. “

“I’ve only eaten pork liver, how do I know donkey liver and lungs? Aunt Liu, don’t inquire about my family’s affairs. Our family’s affairs have nothing to do with outsiders!”

After the second sister-in-law finished speaking, she left with a smile on her face.

When she turned around, she gritted her teeth, hm, she is not that stupid to be persuaded to work against her in-laws. Even if her in-laws are biased, they are still her in-laws. Can you still harm her and Changping? What kind of thing is the old Sun’s family? It’s a black-hearted thing!

In the Gu family, Gu’s mother is looking at the things Su Qinghe brought.  They are all expensive things that are usually not easy to buy, even the big white noodles. The in-laws have nothing to say, this rural in-law is the most generous. “Your family is also too polite. There is everything at home. You can keep it for yourself to eat. I like you to grow fatter.”

Su Qinghe said with a smile, “My mother said, let Chang’an eat more. He works hard in the army.”

Gu Changan stood aside with his lips pursed, feeling that his mother-in-law is really nice. She always thinks of him if they have good things. Qing’er is also kind to him, leaving all the good things for him to eat. Why is he so blessed? The corners of his mouth couldn’t stop turning up.    Mother Gu was even happier, hoping that everyone would be nice to her baby. Seeing that her daughter-in-law came back, she said, “Changping’s wife, hurry up and cook. Qing’er is here. Make some delicious food for Qing’er. Go steam the white rice, and let your father go to the cafeteria to order some braised pork later.”

Second Aunt Gu: “…” They are all daughters-in-law!

Then she looked at Su Qinghe, “Would Qinghe learn to cook with me? Can the coal stove at home be used?”

No matter what, let the third daughter-in-law also work.

Before Su Qinghe could speak, Gu Changan said, “Qing’er knows everything! She doesn’t need to learn to cook, she cooks very well. Second sister-in-law, don’t worry.” He didn’t have the heart to tell the truth. Qinger’s cooking is much better than that of the second sister-in-law. There is no need for the second sister-in-law to teach her.

“…” The second sister-in-law felt that her brother-in-law was pretending to be stupid, and she knew he was protecting his wife!    Su Qinghe was very happy. Her Chang’an knew how to protect his wife. If you are looking for a man, you should look for someone like Chang’an.

Mother Gu waved her hand, “What will you teach? It’s not often for Chang’an to stay at home, so let the young couple get along well. Hurry up and cook, don’t starve our Qing’er.”

Second sister-in-law Gu swallowed blood and went into the kitchen, and then recalled why she was thinking about finding a rural one, even if she wanted to find a rural one, and someone who had white rice at home and someone to raise it. Huh. If someone in the countryside is willing to raise a daughter, it’s a waste. And what came out of this is still a little ancestor!

When the meal was about to be ready, all the members of the old Gu family came back.    Deputy county magistrate Gu was very happy when he saw Su Qinghe coming. Just like favoring the youngest son, he will naturally favor the youngest daughter-in-law. Don’t look at how he usually dislikes Gu Chang’an, he actually doesn’t want to dislike him. In truth, of course, he still loves his younger son more in his heart. Who made him the youngest and most unpromising?

Deputy county magistrate Gu was overjoyed and asked his second son to take the ticket and hurry to the cafeteria to buy braised pork and come back.

When it was time to eat, mother Gu let Su Qinghe eat, and then let her son eat.

She can’t wait to give the bowl of braised pork to her youngest son and daughter-in-law.

“Eat more, grow more meat.”

Eldest sister-in-law Gu and Second sister-in-law Sister Gu: “…”

During the meal, mother Gu said, “Chang’an, can’t you stay at home for two days?”

Mentioning this matter, Gu Changan almost lost his appetite to eat. He took a big mouthful of braised pork and nodded, “Well, I’ll be leaving in two days.”

Woohoo, I don’t want to leave at all, I want to drink fish soup and eat braised pork at home.

Deputy county magistrate Gu said, “Go to the army and do a good job and strive for advancement.”

Gu Chang’an made an unhappy face.

Su Qinghe thought that he was reluctant to part with his family. After all, he was still young, and no matter how he made progress, he had to think about his family. Especially when they just got engaged, so she said, “Chang’an, work hard. I’ll wait for you at home.”

Gu Chang’an was happy when he heard this, yes, work hard, and come back early to live a happy life with Qing’er with food and drink.

“Well, I’ll make progress.”

Deputy county magistrate Gu almost choked with anger. This brat is really heartless. He treats his father’s words like a fart, but to his wife, he listens….. It’s good, at last, there is someone who can control him, and knows how to make progress.

This daughter-in-law here is very good. Looking at Su Qinghe, he likes her even more. He thinks that she has a good temper and has brought up his son in a sensible way.

Mother Gu is also very happy to see that the young couple has such a good relationship. As for jealousy, it doesn’t exist. She was the happiest when there is a caring person that love her son.

Besides, Qing’er is her daughter-in-law, a member of the old Gu family. She is so young that she can be raised as their little girl. Ah, who has the heart to be jealous?

“Qing’er, when Chang’an goes to the army, you have to come and stay with me for a few days. You just sleep in Chang’an’s room. I clean it up every day. When you come, Mom will make up for you.”

Su Qinghe nodded obediently, “Well, as long as Mom doesn’t dislike it, I will definitely come here often.”

“Who dislikes it? Mom hopes you will come here often.” The third child is not at home, so it’s good to raise the third daughter-in-law as a little girl.

The two sisters-in-law were so sour that they couldn’t even eat their food.

After eating, Su Qinghe was ready to go back.

Mothe Gu hurriedly carried a bunch of things for her. There are snacks, dried sweet potatoes, and canned food, plus a bowl of braised pork.

Su Qinghe hurriedly said, “No, no, it’s inconvenient for me to carry it, and I don’t have anything to put it in. Mom, don’t give me so many things.”

Gu Changan quickly took out the aluminum lunch box that Su Qinghe brought, “Fortunately, Qing Miaoer gave me I bring fish soup to drink, just in time for this.”

Su Qinghe: “…”    After hearing this, Mother Gu smiled and said, “Did Qing’er bring Changan fish soup to drink?”

“Yes, it’s delicious.” Gu Changan was proud road. “I drank it all, there is nothing left. Mom, I will save some for you next time.”

Mother Gu was very happy, ah, this daughter-in-law really loves their Chang’an. Yes, this daughter-in-law is good. It’s much better than those women who have to be coaxed by men. It’s just that the eldest daughter-in-law and the second daughter-in-law are not so considerate of her two sons.

Immediately without hesitation, all the braised pork was poured into the lunch box. “Qing’er, eat more. Your father still has a lot of tickets. If you want to eat, come here. Chang’an is not at home, you can eat more for him.”

Su Qinghe: “…” Comrade Chang’an is very good at regulating the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law…

The two sisters-in-law were washing dishes in the kitchen, and when they heard the commotion in the living room, the two of them were expressionless.

“Sister-in-law…”

Eldest Sister-in-law Gu said, “I don’t want to be a part of it.”

The second sister-in-law Gu said awkwardly: “… I was thinking, do you want to find a job for the third daughter-in-law? If she has a job, mom and dad wouldn’t spoil her so much.”    She thought for a long time, the in-laws prefer the third child because the third child is unable to support himself.

Now that they have found a daughter-in-law if she is allowed to idle at home and not earn money, even if she is raised by her mother’s family in the future, the in-laws will definitely favor the third family.

It’s better to find a unit for the third daughter-in-law to work in. In this way, the third daughter-in-law also has the ability to support herself. This is a good way to get a fair share of favor from the in-laws.

She whispered her thoughts to Eldest sister-in-law Gu.    Eldest Sister-in-law Gu was thoughtful, and then said, “What can the third daughter-in-law do?”

“Doesn’t she know how to cook? Just go to the big cafeteria to cook. That’s a good job, and there will definitely be no shortage of food in the future.” Second sister-in-law Gu said seriously.

Eldest Sister-in-law Gu asked, “Is she willing to go?”

“Why not? How many people want that job is unimaginable. What a fat job. I have to find a connection for this job. I’ll wait for the third child to leave later. I will discuss it with her. She will definitely go back. It is more comfortable than farming at home.”

Mrs. Gu nodded, “You’re right.”

……….

After Su Qinghe returned home on her bicycle, Gao Xiulan looked at the things she brought back and smiled. “Let’s bring more things over there next time. Your mother-in-law is nice, and we can’t let her suffer.”

Su Qinghe listened to this. She thought to herself after Comrade Gu Changan went to the army, she would start earning star coins, so she would buy some delicious food for her mother-in-law.

She takes benefits from the elders, and she always feels a little guilty.

Gao Xiulan didn’t plan to give the food back to her family, so of course she had to leave it for Qing’er to eat alone.

Su Qinghe said, “Mom, you don’t need to keep the meat. I ate a lot in the county town. Give it to the family. They haven’t eaten a good one all year long. Let my brothers and sisters-in-law know that I have been favored so that they will treat me better in the future.”

“Have half of it out for them to taste. Save the rest for you to eat. Get fatter and look better.”

Su Qinghe looked at her round arms, she didn’t want to grow anymore…

In the afternoon after work, Gao Xiulan showed everyone what her daughter had brought back.

“Look, Qing’er treats you so well. Other people always use their natal family to subsidize their in-law’s families. But in order to take care of you brothers and sisters, Qing’er brings everything home.”

Su Aidang said with red eyes, “Sister, you can’t do this again. Brother can’t eat and can’t let you be gossiped about by your in-laws.”

Su Qinghe said that she didn’t want to do this at all.

“Brother, Chang’an’s family is very nice, no one is gossiping. They are all good to me.”

Gao Xiulan immediately said, “Hear that, Qing’er has not yet gone to live in their home, they are already loving her deeply. Feel your conscience. Are you ashamed of yourselves? “

Su Qinghe: “…” Mom, please don’t misinterpret what I mean.

Everyone shook their heads.

Of course, they are sorry. Their sister has good food at home, but they haven’t bought a bicycle for her yet, and have not made good braised pork for their sister.

Su Aidang said, “Tomorrow I’ll go to the forest area to have a look and bring back some wild game. There’s not much work in the field now, so let’s get off work early and set a trap at night, maybe we can get something.”

“I’ll go too, get some more, and bring them to my sister’s in-law’s house so that they can’t look down on my sister.” Su Aiguo said frankly.

Su Aihua said, “Why don’t we get some to go to the black market to exchange money and tickets, and let’s buy big things for sister?”

Su Aidang and Su Aiguo nodded one after another, yes, save slowly, and get something for their sister.

Su Qinghe quickly waved her hands, “No, no, you guys don’t have to be busy. It’s not easy to take a break and rest, you still have to be busy at the beginning of the year.”

Lin Shuhong felt that the sister-in-law was really sensible. “It’s okay, let your elder brother and the others go.  How can we let you suffer in the in-law’s house? It’s not easy to be angry at your in-laws. I’ve been there, sister, don’t worry about it. Let your brothers give you face.”

Gao Xiulan patted the table, “What did the eldest daughter-in-law say?”

Lin Shuhong was startled, then looked at the table. Why, what did she say? Isn’t she imparting life experience to her sister-in-law?

Ding Guihua held her forehead.

Su Qinghe hurriedly said, “Mom, my sister-in-law asked my brothers to get me good things. I heard it all. Brother, you work hard to get things, I rely on you.”

Gao Xiulan’s attention was diverted and she looked at her sons and said, “Hear that, fight for it!”

The three sons nodded together.

The next day Su Qinghe went out on her bike again. When she left the house, she told Gao Xiulan that she was going to the county.

Gao Xiulan exclaimed, “Oh, why didn’t you say it earlier, I haven’t prepared anything yet.”

“Mom, next time, next time, I’m still in a hurry, Chang’an is waiting.” After saying that, she rode her bike and left.

When the bike was on the road, the skill points began to increase again.

Last night when she came back, it increased by 1 point. This time, when she rides, another 1 point has been added. Su Qinghe was very happy. When she arrived at the same place as yesterday, Gu Chang’an was already waiting there. Seeing that Su Qinghe was coming, he hurried over to pick up Su Qinghe’s bicycle skillfully, and then took her to the county.

It was the same place as before, and the two ate happily. This time Su Qinghe made more, and Gu Changan felt his stomach was full after eating.

The two lazily leaned against the flower bed, and Su Qinghe said, “Chang’an when you come back, I’ll make old hen soup for you. I’ll make up for all the hardships you suffered in the army.” After making up for it, regain the strength and defend our country!

Gu Changan nodded, full of emotions, “I’ll bring you a roasted whole lamb! There are roasted whole lambs over there in the Tibetan area, and I’ll bring them to you when I go on missions!” Such a big roasted whole lamb, he definitely couldn’t eat it by himself. There will still be a lot of leftovers.

Su Qinghe nodded happily. What a man, he didn’t forget to bring her delicious food when he was on a mission.

The day Gu Changan left, he hugged the door frame of the house and didn’t want to let go.

Deputy county magistrate Gu was so angry that he wanted to slap him, “If you don’t go, then Qinghe will know about it later. It’s up to you what to do.”

When Gu Changan heard this, he immediately remembered his agreement with Su Qinghe.

It was agreed that he would bring back the roasted whole lamb, and Qing’er would make old hen soup for him when he came back.

Only then did he let go of his hand aggrievedly.

Seeing her son like this, mother Gu was very sad. Oh, Chang’an values ​​Qing’er so much, so she must treat Qing’er well in the future. Otherwise, Chang’an would definitely be sad in the army.

The whole family went downstairs, and Su Qinghe also pushed her bicycle into the yard.

Seeing that Gu Chang’an was leaving, Su Qinghe was somewhat reluctant. After all, they are engaged, and they have such a good relationship…

Seeing Su Qinghe’s sad look, Gu Chang’an was very moved. Except for his mother, everyone in the family wants him to go. His mother still listens to his father. Only Qing’er is dedicated to him.

Woooooo…

“Okay, You still have to catch the train. Go to the station quickly, you and Qing’er go together. We will follow behind, if you have anything to say, hurry up and say it.” Mother Gu pushed her son and said.

Gu Chang’an immediately ran to Su Qinghe’s side, and the two went to the station together.

Su Qinghe stuffed two hard-boiled eggs into his pocket, “Take it on the road and eat it.”

Gu Changan touched the eggs in his pocket, “Qing’er, I remember, I will definitely get you a whole roasted lamb to eat. I’ll train well as soon as I get back! ”

Su Qinghe nodded happily. “Well, I believe in you. I’ll also prepare old hen soup for you to replenish your body!”

Gu Chang’an smiled happily.

You pierce my soul. I am half agony. Half hope. Tell me not that I am too late, that such precious feelings are gone for ever.”

— Jane Austen, Persuasion

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