Reborn as a Tough Army Wife
Chapter 147 - 142 Joy (Third Update)

Chapter 147: Chapter 142 Joy (Third Update)

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The two wandered around the market, with Xiao Juzi picking out several pieces of cloth for making clothes, and Fang Pingying also buying some ingredients for pastries and various vegetables for home. By around four o’clock, they took the bus back home.

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It was nearly dark when they arrived back at the compound; Luo Zhiyong and Huang Lin had finished work for the day.

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They must have been worried because it was getting late and their wives hadn’t returned, so the two of them chatted while waiting in the courtyard downstairs.

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Seeing the pair approaching from a distance, Luo Zhiyong and Huang Lin immediately went to greet them.

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Luo Zhiyong walked over, not saying much, just casually taking the items from Fang Pingying’s hands and carrying them himself.

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Huang Lin, on the other hand, rushed over anxiously, taking Xiao Juzi’s hand and asked, "Wife, you’re finally back. Didn’t you say you weren’t feeling well? Where have you been?"

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"In the afternoon I felt better, so I went for a stroll in the market with Sister Fang," Xiao Juzi replied, then suddenly she looked at him, winked with a smile, and said mysteriously, "By the way, there’s something I have to tell you."

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"What is it?" asked Huang Lin with a smile while taking the things from Xiao Juzi’s hands.

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Xiao Juzi opened her mouth, but perhaps because Luo Zhiyong was nearby, she felt a bit embarrassed and didn’t say it out loud, only whispering, "I’ll tell you later."

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Seeing the young couple’s behavior, Fang Pingying couldn’t help but smile slightly. Having a child was naturally something they should announce themselves.

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She turned to Luo Zhiyong walking by her side and asked, "Have you been waiting here the whole time?"

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Luo Zhiyong glanced at her, his tone slightly reproachful, "Of course. You didn’t tell me at noon that you were going to the market, and when I came back and didn’t see anyone, I looked everywhere for you. Thankfully, Luo Chun from next door said he saw you and Juzi leave, so we didn’t worry too much."

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Fang Pingying smiled and said, "What’s there to worry? I’m a grown-up; do you think I could get lost?"

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Luo Zhiyong glanced at Huang Lin and his wife walking on the other side, didn’t continue the conversation, but casually looked at the bags in his hand and asked softly, "You went to the market just to buy these?"

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"I took care of many things. I’ll talk to you about it later," Fang Pingying replied, then asked him, "Have you started cooking at home yet?"

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"The rice is being steamed on the stove," said Luo Zhiyong.

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Fang Pingying knew Huang Lin wasn’t very good at cooking and probably was waiting for Xiao Juzi to come home and make dinner, so she said to Juzi with a smile, "Juzi, why don’t you guys skip cooking today and come eat at our place? Zhiyong has cooked rice; I’ll make some pancakes and stir-fry a few dishes, just something simple."

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Xiao Juzi agreed without hesitation, "We’ll put our things away in the house and come over in a bit."

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Fang Pingying nodded and then went upstairs with Luo Zhiyong, carrying the items.

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Back in the room, Fang Pingying started to discuss with Luo Zhiyong the matter of having Xiao Juzi find a shop space, "Juzi says we should be able to find a shop within half a month at the latest. I’ve already sent a telegram home, asking Hong Lan to come over. What do you think?"

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"So soon?" Luo Zhiyong had been thinking that she had been tired the past few months at home and planned to let her rest for a while before starting any business ventures.

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Fang Pingying knew he was concerned about her and smiled at him, "No problem, we need to hurry to make money, right? We have to get started sooner or later."

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Seeing that she had already discussed it with Juzi, Luo Zhiyong didn’t object, just nodded slightly, "All right then. Since you’ve sent the telegram already, let’s see if I can find the time on the first of the month to go with you to the station to pick her up."

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"Okay, that’s settled," Fang Pingying nodded. "I have already made arrangements with Hong Lan at home; she should be ready."

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While they were talking, Fang Pingying mixed the flour and Luo Zhiyong cooked rice for the two of them on the stove. Considering there wouldn’t be enough rice for Juzi and Huang Lin, Fang Pingying thought of making pancakes to pair with the meal.

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For the meal, there was steamed pork with rice flour made by Fang Pingying a few days ago, as well as dried tofu she had marinated herself. She also took some pickled radish slices they had pickled with Qiu Lian a while ago from their own jar and mixed them with chili powder and sesame oil, which was pretty much enough.

Luo Zhiyong followed her into the kitchen to lend a hand and helped Fang Pingying chop vegetables.

As Fang Pingying was kneading the dough at the small kitchen table, looking at Luo Zhiyong’s back as he chopped vegetables, she thought of what Xiao Juzi had said today and felt a surge of sweetness in her heart.

The man really had a good character. Ambitious at his work, once back home, he didn’t act like some grand gentlemen who felt they had a hard day’s work and would just sit back with crossed legs smoking and reading the newspaper.

He would actively come into the kitchen every day offering to help Fang Pingying with chores, but most of the time, Fang Pingying would feel sorry for him being tired from work, and besides, there wasn’t much to do for just two people’s meals, so she quickly handled the cooking herself.

Luo Zhiyong, as if sensing Fang Pingying looking at him, suddenly turned around, raised his eyebrows, and looked at Fang Pingying, "Why keep staring at me? Did you find something wrong with me after going out today?"

Fang Pingying smiled and was about to say, "Today Juzi said..."

Before she could finish speaking, Xiao Juzi’s voice was heard calling from outside the door.

Luo Zhiyong washed his hands quickly and went to open the door.

Xiao Juzi and her husband didn’t just come by themselves, Huang Lin also brought the sewing machine up with them.

Probably having heard about Xiao Juzi’s pregnancy, Huang Lin seemed especially delighted. And as soon as he saw Fang Pingying coming out of the kitchen, he promptly came over to thank her, "Sister-in-law, I really want to thank you for today, for especially accompanying my wife to the hospital. She would have been too scared to go alone."

As soon as Luo Zhiyong heard that they had gone to the hospital today, he immediately asked, "Going to the hospital? What did you guys do at the hospital today?"

Neither Fang Pingying nor Juzi replied, but Huang Lin enthusiastically told Luo Zhiyong, "Zhiyong, I’m going to be a dad!"

"Ah?" Luo Zhiyong didn’t react at first.

Huang Lin continued, "Juzi is pregnant, the doctor said it’s been over a month. In a few more months, I’ll have a son."

As soon as Huang Lin finished speaking, Xiao Juzi pushed him irritably, "How do you know it’s a son? Couldn’t it be a daughter?"

"Don’t talk nonsense, a son is better." Huang Lin was young but held very conservative views. It was clear that his preference for sons over daughters was quite serious.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Juzi’s face immediately fell, "If you keep talking like that, I won’t give birth."

Seeing Juzi upset, Huang Lin quickly coaxed her, "Alright, a daughter then. As long as it’s mine, I will love her just the same."

Xiao Juzi, half laughing, half crying, replied, "Whose else could it be if not yours?"

"Look at my stupid mouth, talking nonsense. I deserve a punishment. Later, back home, I’ll massage and beat my wife’s back and legs as a penalty," Huang Lin said, and even patted his own mouth as if to punish it.

Seeing this, Fang Pingying and the others all started laughing.

Luo Zhiyong was also laughing and pointed at him, "You, this slick mouth of yours, better be more earnest when you have a child in the future."

"Yes!" Huang Lin agreed and even joyfully saluted Luo Zhiyong.

Everyone laughed heartily seeing Huang Lin’s overjoyed and oblivious demeanor.

Having a child is indeed a joyous matter, especially for Huang Lin’s family, where Mrs. Huang Lin seemed even more eager for grandchildren than the Luo Family. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)