Back to the 70s: My Wife is Both Fierce and Crazy

Chapter 172 The result she'd been waiting for arrived.

The marriage between Zhang Cuicui and Zhong Qiming was set for the Lantern Festival.

That's right, it was rushed. This was a time set by Zhong's mother herself, saying that everyone was free on this day.

Zhong Qiming has been visiting the Zhang family quite often lately, which has made the neighbors extremely envious.

Zhong Qiming's family background was also dug up. How could people not be envious that the Zhang family had managed to curry favor with an official?

But the Zhang family has always been very law-abiding. Even with relatives in official positions, they haven't changed much, which has prevented anyone who wanted to cause trouble from having a chance to make a move.

Unable to cause trouble, he started fawning over Zhang Cuicui, which forced her out of her home.

"Xiaojing, I really don't want to stay at home. What kind of people are these? They used to curse me so horribly, and look at them now, their faces are just as ugly as can be." Zhang Cuicui really couldn't stand those people.

Do you really think she doesn't remember how they used to insult her, and that she'll forgive them just because you say a few nice words to her now?

Besides, she wasn't the kind of person who would become arrogant once she gained power. No matter how powerful her in-laws were, it wasn't something she could squander. She had that much self-awareness.

"If you don't like it, then don't bother with it. Anyway, you'll be going back to work in a few days, so out of sight, out of mind." Zhang Cuicui was already starting work, so it wouldn't be long before she was too.

"But how are we going to get through these next few days?" Zhang Cuicui worried.

"If you're bored, come to my house. My parents aren't back yet anyway." Knowing what was bothering her, Bai Jing didn't mind taking in her friend.

“You’re not home during the day, so I can’t just wander around the streets in broad daylight.”

The fourth day of the Lunar New Year has passed, and Bai Jing has already gone back to work.

Although the job is easy, it still requires her to stay all day, so she really can't help her during the day.

It wouldn't be appropriate to take her to the police station.

It's not convenient either.

"By the way, when are Uncle and Aunt coming back?" Zhang Cuicui knew that Aunt Luo had gone back to her parents' home to visit relatives, but it had been a while, and she should be back by now.

“My maternal grandmother’s house is far away, and it takes two days to get there. I’ve only been home for two days now. My mother hasn’t been back for many years, so naturally she’ll stay longer.” She didn’t think it was a big deal that her parents, siblings and other relatives weren’t home. If she could have stayed, she would definitely have gone with them.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Cuicui didn't say anything more, only responding with an "oh".

Bai Jing knew she was just asking casually and didn't mean anything by it. "Alright, it's getting late. Go back quickly, don't let your mother worry." Bai Jing glanced at the sky outside the courtyard and gave her amusement.

This person has changed quite a bit since getting engaged; she even dares to defy her mother now.

"Hmph, you little brat, you're disgusted with me too, I'm not talking to you anymore." Zhang Cuicui left the Bai family in a huff.

Watching her departing figure, Bai Jing smiled and shook her head. In her past life, she envied children from families like Zhang Cuicui the most.

Because they are happy and fulfilled.

As the days went by, Bai Jing stayed home and went to work obediently, while Luo Chunhua and others who went back to their parents' home did not have such a smooth experience.

After all, her family knew something about her family situation.

For example, being poor.

For example, the man is useless and doesn't help her.

No one expected that Luo Chunhua would come back to pay New Year's greetings.

Mr. and Mrs. Luo were also surprised to see their eldest daughter return.

In particular, she brought her son-in-law and children back with her.

You should know that the cost of going there and back is not small.

They wouldn't visit relatives like this unless it was something serious.

"Hua, is there something you need to do after you came back this time?" Luo's mother still felt sorry for her daughter, but as a rural woman, she was powerless to help.

However, she felt uneasy when she saw what her daughter brought back.

So, taking advantage of the fact that her daughter was in the same room with her at night, she had to ask her.

"Mother." Luo Chunhua lay in the same quilt as her mother, her voice slightly choked with sobs, "It's nothing, I just haven't been back for a long time and wanted to come back and see you."

She didn't want to go into detail about the changes in her family; she just wanted to tell her mother that things were better for the family now.

"My child, your mother knows how hard you've been. If you have any problems, just tell us. If your parents can help you, they will. But if we can't, don't blame your parents." Mother Luo's eyes were also red, and a sense of helplessness emanated from her.

She knew her eldest daughter was having a hard time, and her younger daughter had mentioned it many times when she came back, but she was powerless to help.

I did want my youngest daughter to help, but my youngest daughter... never mind, it's too upsetting to talk about her.

"Mother, I know, I don't blame you. You've already helped me a lot. You and Father haven't had an easy time these past years either." They were all villagers, how could they not know the hardships of the village?

“I’m really fine. Things have gotten better at home. Quanfu and I both have jobs now and we’ve moved to town. You and Dad can come and stay with us for a while when you’re not working.” Luo Chunhua held her mother’s hand and felt the calluses on her palm. Her heart ached.

Her mother was also in her sixties, and the little old lady looked as old as an eighty-year-old woman in the city.

As a child, she naturally felt sorry for her parents.

But her parents also had their own concerns, and she couldn't interfere too much. All she could do was let them relax at her place.

"Really?" Mrs. Luo looked on in disbelief. Her eldest daughter was so fortunate. "When did this happen? I've never heard your sister mention it."

Hearing her mother mention her younger sister, Luo Chunhua's good mood turned sour.

Her younger sister was from the same village as her, and they saw each other all the time. Her sister had practically cut off all ties with her. She really didn't know what she had done to offend her sister so much that she disliked her so much.

If she was afraid that I would go to her house to borrow grain, then after I went once and was refused, she never came to my door again. No matter how hard or difficult things were, she would bear it all by herself and never bothered my younger sister.

But where did her hatred come from?

She didn't want to tell her mother much about herself and her younger sister, only saying that her sister hadn't had a chance to tell her.

She then recounted what had happened at home and gave her mother fifty yuan as a secret stash.

That way, she can use it if something unexpected happens to her.

"Does Quanfu know about this money?" Mrs. Luo had never held so much money in her life; now that her daughter had given it to her, how could she not be anxious?

“You should keep it yourself. Earning money isn’t easy, so keep it safe. Don’t be like before, selling your blood when you’re in trouble. How much blood do you have left to sell?” Luo’s mother felt sorry for her daughter and pushed the money back, tears streaming down her face as she spoke.

“Mother, I still have some, I still have some. Please keep it and use it to buy some things to nourish yourself. It is my fault for not being able to come back to see you often.”

Luo Chunhua placed the money in her mother's hand and told her to accept it, saying, "I have a salary, and I will never do it again." Selling blood—who would do that unless absolutely necessary?

That would mean we wouldn't be able to survive.

Fortunately, we got through those hardships.

Now, her family is living a very comfortable life.

No one in the village could compare to hers.

"Take it."

Luo's mother accepted the money her daughter forced upon her, but she didn't plan to tell anyone about it. She would give it to her daughter when she needed money in the future.

Perhaps Luo Chunhua's previous situation frightened her, because now she can't believe what her daughter is saying.

Compared to the deep affection between the mother and daughter, the relationship between the father-in-law and son-in-law was not so harmonious.

Although Luo's father had farmed all his life, he loved his wife and children dearly, and he really looked down on his eldest son-in-law. Sure enough, he complained about Pan Quanfu quite a bit that night.

Pan Quanfu knew he was wrong, so he listened attentively the whole time, responding without daring to utter a single word of rebuttal.

The children, however, didn't have so many thoughts. They had played with their uncle all day and were now fast asleep, exhausted.

Luo Chunhua was happy to return to her parents' home, as if she had returned to the days before she got married, and the dark clouds in her heart dissipated.

Pan Quanfu, who was still somewhat worried about his eldest daughter, didn't dare to mention going home.

The news that Luo's eldest daughter had brought her entire family back to her parents' home spread throughout the village.

Many people came to watch the excitement, but there wasn't much excitement in the village; it was mostly just gossip about this family and that family.

Luo Chunhua was very generous this time, and she happily welcomed all the villagers who came to visit.

She would bring out sunflower seeds and peanuts to entertain visitors, and if there were children, she would give them candy.

The eldest brother's children are all sensible and won't hold grudges against the villagers.

However, this was on the condition that Luo Chunhua had already filled their pockets well in advance.

The eldest sister-in-law did the same. Luo Chunhua filled the rice jar at home with grain coupons and meat coupons, and even the greatest dissatisfaction dissipated.

Anyway, this trip back to her parents' home not only brought honor to her family, but also improved her reputation in the village.

In the past, Luo's eldest daughter was seen by others as someone who came to her parents' home to freeload, but now, no one dares to say that anymore.

Bai Jing was happy too.

Because she received his reply.

After reading the letter he wrote to her, Bai Jing couldn't suppress the smile on her face. In particular, when he wrote in the letter that he would give her the opportunity to go to the army to see him, Bai Jing was so happy that she was like a fool.

He even told her that he wouldn't let her passionate efforts go to waste.

Haha, great, great, great! I'm so happy! I have to celebrate!

That evening, Bai Jing drank half a bottle of baijiu by herself, which shows how happy she was to receive his letter.

In her dream, he walked towards her with a smile, his steps firm, his face bearing a smile and warmth she had never seen before.

Not only that, he only had eyes for her.

"Xiao Jing, I like you." As he walked up to her, his thin lips uttered a sentence that made Bai Jing extremely excited.

He said he liked her.

Bai Jing couldn't believe it. Her eyes were wide open as she stared at him, anticipating his next words.

"I want to marry you. Will you?"

Bai Jing naturally wouldn't refuse; no one would refuse a man like that, right?

"I...I do," she replied without hesitation. "I like you too."

The scene shifts to the wedding hall.

When Bai Jing saw the person holding her hand, her heart pounded like a drum.

"I swear..."

She unconsciously followed his words until the very end, "We voluntarily become husband and wife."

"The ceremony is completed and sent to the bridal chamber."

As the ceremony concluded and she was led to the bridal chamber, Bai Jing woke up.

Seeing the somewhat unfamiliar surroundings, Bai Jing took a long time to come to her senses.

This is her family's brazier. It turns out that she got drunk last night and fell asleep right there in the brazier in the main room.

No wonder she always felt pain in her body; it turned out to be because she was sleeping in the firebox.

She thought, "Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore. What if I don't even finish having this dream in the bridal chamber?"

It seems that she not only misses him as a person, but also his body.

Bai Jing blushed and quickly got up to tidy up.

It's a new day, still in the first month of the lunar calendar. Although the snow has stopped, the cold wind is still howling. With the sun high in the sky melting the snow, the temperature outside is still very cold. All her ripples are blown away by the cold wind.

After getting ready, she went to work.

Since he was willing to accept her, she had to grow up quickly so that she could be worthy of him.

"Hey, the sun must have risen in the west today! You actually volunteered for work." Team Leader Lin said with a teasing look as the man walked in without knocking.

"Just tell me if you have it or not. If you don't, I'm going to find Captain He." Bai Jingzhen really didn't want to talk to him. She hadn't even settled accounts with him for the patrol incident yet, and he was still making fun of her. It was so unfair.

Upon hearing this, Captain Lin dared not let her go. "Why is she so quick to anger? She really holds a grudge."

While talking, he searched for her files, and soon found one. "Here, this is a backlog from previous years. If you have nothing to do, go and look it up."

Last year was a year of crackdown, so there were hardly any cases; there were only some old cases.

Bai Jing looked at the file that Team Leader Lin handed her, feeling somewhat puzzled. "Unresolved cases from previous years?" Did she have that kind of ability?
But that's not bad either. If I can really find out the truth, then I can demonstrate my abilities and become worthy of him, right?
“Yes, if you’re interested, I have quite a few more here, you can take them all.” Team Leader Lin nodded, then pointed to the row of dusty files in the cabinet behind him.

"Take them all, haha, you overestimate me. I just felt a bit uneasy about having a salary but no work, that's why I asked you." Bai Jing rolled her eyes at him, "You really think I'm free labor."

Lin Huayu's mouth twitched. "Hey." He bent two fingers and tapped her on the head. "You didn't ask me yourself, and I didn't give it to you voluntarily."

This girl is becoming more and more unruly.

"Hmph, I'll take this first. I want two more people, Brother Li and Brother Xiao." Bai Jing was too lazy to pay attention to him; this guy was just asking for trouble.

Upon hearing that she needed people, Team Leader Lin agreed without hesitation, "Okay, just tell them directly."

If she really solves this case, it will be a good thing for Xiao Jianwen and Li Siyuan.

After leaving the office, Bai Jing went straight to find Brother Xiao and Li Siyuan.

The two agreed without hesitation after hearing her words.

"Goodness, Xiaojing, you're really something, thinking of us right away when something good happens." Li Siyuan had worked with Bai Jing many times, so he naturally knew her capabilities.

Now that she's taking the lead in handling the case and is even using her own resources, they're naturally more than happy to oblige.

"Of course." Bai Jing was close to the two of them, so she didn't stand on ceremony. "But let me make this clear first, I'm handling an old case, so there's no guarantee of a result."

Let's get the ugly truths out first, since nobody wants their efforts to end in vain.

Xiao Jianwen was an old man, so he naturally knew the reason behind it. He was mentally prepared. "Don't worry, I understand."

Although Li Siyuan joined the police station before Bai Jing, his tenure was actually quite short.

If it weren't for Bai Jing's help, I might still be doing odd jobs now.

“I understand, Xiaojing. I believe in you. You are capable, and I’m sure I can learn something from you.” Li Siyuan came here with the intention of learning, and her attitude was excellent.

Naturally, her mindset was also good.