Reborn as a Tough Army Wife
Chapter 164 - 159: The Couple Meets

Chapter 164: Chapter 159: The Couple Meets

Zhiming, who worked at the lumber mill, had been sternly reprimanded by Zhiyong over that divorcee matter. Zhiyong had said that if Zhiming caused any more trouble next time, he wouldn’t bother with words, but would send him straight back and also tell Fang Xiu about it.

He was somewhat afraid, and had been behaving these past few days, dutifully watching over materials at the factory in the daytime and going back to sleep in his room early at night.

Seeing Zhiyong come looking for him, and hearing that Fang Xiu had arrived, he was startled, "Big brother, did you really tell Fang Xiu about my matter?"

Zhiyong glanced at him sternly and scolded, "Now you know fear, afraid yet still fooling around outside?"

Zhiming, thinking Fang Xiu really came because of that issue, was very anxious. He said with a woeful face to Zhiyong, "Big brother, I’ve already apologized to you, and I promise not to make the same mistake again. Why do you have to let Fang Xiu come over? If she finds out, she might as well kill me."

After that, he remained firmly on the bed, as if he would rather die than leave his room today.

Zhiyong really couldn’t bear to look at him; now he’s so afraid of Fang Xiu finding out when earlier he didn’t know to hold back.

Purposely keeping silent to scare him for a while, he eventually explained his purpose, "It’s not about that matter. Your sister-in-law found a job outside, and asked Honglan to come over and work. Fang Xiu said she happened to want to check on you while coming here, so they came together. They’ll go to work together later."

As soon as Zhiming heard that Fang Xiu didn’t know about the matter, he immediately smiled, "Really? Xiu’er really doesn’t know about this, and she just came to see me in the provincial city?"

Zhiyong said, "That’s right. Come with me, the couple can meet. Tomorrow, Fang Xiu will go with Honglan to work in the city, and you probably won’t see each other until your holiday."

"Alright." After that, Zhiming immediately tidied up, humming a tune, and left with Zhiyong.

When the two returned to the courtyard, Fang Pingying and Luo Honglan were in the kitchen cooking.

Hearing footsteps, Luo Honglan smiled and said, "It must be big brother and second brother coming back."

Fang Pingying nodded with a smile, and both put down their work to go out and greet Zhiming.

But as soon as Zhiming entered, Fang Xiu pounced on him, and then the couple started hugging and cuddling, oblivious to others.

At that time, such behavior wasn’t so openly practiced. Fang Pingying and Luo Honglan both felt it was a bit embarrassing and quickly ducked back into the kitchen.

Zhiyong, left alone in the living room watching the affectionate couple, felt it wasn’t quite right. He coughed to remind them that there were other people in the living room, but the couple didn’t hear at all.

Without a choice, he also embarrassedly followed into the kitchen, pretending to ask Fang Pingying what was for dinner tonight to cover up his own awkwardness.

Fang Pingying saw his discomfort, and with a stifled laugh, replied, "We’re having braised pork for dinner; didn’t we buy groceries in the city today?"

After saying that, Fang Pingying gave him a playful look and chuckled.

Zhiyong felt even more awkward and turned his gaze away.

Luo Honglan, who was helping on the side and not concerned about their flirtatious glances, heard Fang Pingying mention braised pork and swallowed several times, asking, "Sister-in-law, how do you make braised pork? It sounds delicious."

Fang Pingying smiled at her and taught her to cut the meat into square pieces before saying, "Wait a bit, I’ll teach you. Actually, it’s pretty similar to the stewed meat we make at home."

Looking at Luo Honglan, Luo Zhiyong was reminded of the issues at home and spoke up to ask her, "Hong Lan, how are things at home lately? Has the matter been settled with your sister and Jianguo?"

"Home’s alright. Anyway, there’s not much to do at home during the winter." Speaking of Luo Cuilan, Luo Honglan’s brows furrowed slightly. "As for my elder sister, after the issue of her miscarriage, our mom forced her to demand money from Brother Jianguo’s place. But they refused to give any, and later mom made a scene. After my sister came back, she had a fight with mom, and recently she has been staying with the Zhang family and rarely comes back."

"Staying with the Zhang family?" Luo Zhiyong frowned, feeling that this was rather inappropriate.

Luo Honglan nodded, "Mom said since it’s already like that, just let her be. Now, elder sister comes back if she wants; if not, mom and dad don’t say anything about it."

"This..." Luo Zhiyong’s face darkened upon hearing this, ready to get angry.

Fang Pingying held him back and whispered in persuasion, "Hey, let it be. This won’t last long; she’ll get married soon anyway."

"Mom said the same," added Luo Honglan softly.

"Hong Lan, did mom say anything about you coming to the provincial city?" At first, Fang Pingying thought Zhou Yunmei might not agree to let Luo Honglan leave because Hong Lan was quite helpful at home. However, it turned out more smoothly than expected.

Luo Honglan smiled and shook her head, "No, I told mom that you found me a job, and I could earn money by working. I also said I would send back five yuan each month for living expenses, which made her really happy."

That made perfect sense. If Zhou Yunmei saw no benefit in it, she certainly wouldn’t have agreed.

But the girl immediately promised to send back five yuan a month to her family, which was honestly a bit much.

She looked at Luo Honglan helplessly shaking her head. "Silly girl, how much do you think you can make in a month? You’re already talking about sending back five yuan."

"But if I didn’t say I’d send money back, mom definitely wouldn’t agree to let me come to the provincial city to work." Having lived with Zhou Yunmei for over a decade, Luo Honglan knew well what she was like. Without any benefit, Zhou Yunmei wouldn’t do it.

Luo Zhiyong also thought that sending back five yuan a month was too much, so he advised her, "We’ll see when the time comes. You don’t have to send money back every month. Just send some occasionally, or during the holidays. I’ll save the rest for you. Your sister-in-law has shown me your savings book. We’ll keep it for you and deposit money into it whenever we can. When you need it, just tell me. You’re a grown woman now; you should save some money for yourself. Don’t end up like your sister."

"Okay, I’ll follow my big brother’s lead," Luo Honglan obediently nodded, then asked Fang Pingying, "Sister-in-law, are we still conducting business as before?"

"Mm, but it’s better than before. Sister-in-law has rented a shop space. From now on, we will sell from our own shop, and you can rest there in the evening." Fang Pingying didn’t plan to elaborate about the shop, mainly to avoid letting Zhou Yunmei and Fang Xiu find out.

Luo Honglan wouldn’t ask for details. Hearing that there was a shop, she was thrilled and clapped her hands saying, "That’s wonderful! We can make pastries at night and sell them during the day. We won’t have to carry things back and forth like at home, which will save us a lot of trouble."

"Mm..."

Just as Fang Pingying was about to speak, Luo Zhi and Fang Xiu arrived at the kitchen hand in hand. Luo Zhi peeked his head into the kitchen and said to Fang Pingying with a smile, "Sister-in-law, it’s nearly dark. It’ll be late soon, and I won’t be able to return home. Once you’re finished cooking, can you pack some for us to take? We’ll eat at home."

"You’re both going back together?" Fang Pingying asked, somewhat surprised.

Luo Zhi let out a sheepish chuckle and scratched his head, admitting shyly, "Yeah, my place is quite convenient for lodging. I’m the only one living in a room there. I brought Fang Xiu to spend the night at my place; it’s not convenient here, you see."

"That’s fine," Fang Pingying naturally knew what the couple was eager to do, but such matters were not to be pointed out, so she just asked, "Is Fang Xiu going with us to the city tomorrow?"

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