Marrying a childless superior, she became pregnant and lived a carefree life in the 1970s.

Chapter 302 Suddenly, someone rushed out from the front, heading straight for Gu Jianing, Xingxing, and Yueyue.
Meanwhile, Zhang Jianjun felt that since his divorce, some military family members had been looking at him with a scrutinizing gaze, which seemed rather strange.

But when Zhang Jianjun went to ask, the military wives scattered again.

After several such incidents, Zhang Jianjun was in a bad mood.

However, he was helpless.
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Gu Jianing works at the county hospital, working 5 days a week and resting 2 days a week.

Today is Saturday, so Gu Jianing doesn't have to go to work.

At Xingxing and Yueyue's urging, Gu Jianing took them out to stroll around the villages and county towns outside the military region.

As for Sheng Zexi, he has to train and doesn't have time to spend with them.

However, Xingxing and Yueyue said they were already very happy that their mother could come out with them.

As for Dad, let's wait for another opportunity to go out as a family of four.

This is a rare occasion for Gu Jianing to take the children out for a stroll since arriving at Huansha Island.

After all, I went to Beijing more than two months ago.

After I came back, I did get a few days of rest, but I stayed in the military region.

Later, I started working at the county hospital.

Now, I finally have the chance to visit.

Gu Jianing discovered that everything on Huansha Island was very different from what she had experienced in the Northwest region.

First and foremost, there's the weather.

Even when it gets really cold here, it never snows.

Of course, typhoons hit this area every year.

Another aspect is eating habits.

In the Northwest region, most people mainly eat wheat-based foods, while here, rice is the staple food.

Moreover, perhaps because of its coastal location, it has an abundance of seafood.

Seafood that is very expensive and rare in the Northwest region is readily available and inexpensive here.

Gu Jianing rarely ate seafood before.

Now that I'm eating it, I think it's pretty good.

It's very delicious.

Xingxing and Yueyue really like to eat fish and shrimp.

After eating and drinking her fill, Gu Jianing inquired about some seafood and decided to buy some to send to her family in Huaihua Village and her maternal grandparents in Beijing.

After all, it's already January of the new year.

The Spring Festival is almost here.

Consider this a New Year's gift sent to them.

Gu Jianing learned that the seafood here was dried, making it perfect for sending parcels.

Gu Jianing thought that after the Spring Festival, her sister-in-law and third brother should go to school to register, which would start a brand new life for them. It was something to look forward to.

Gu Jianing, along with Xingxing and Yueyue, headed towards a village called Qianye Village.

That's what she found out: the village collectively sells dried seafood.

The environment is getting better and better now.

In terms of doing business, the regulations are not as strict anymore, especially since the beginning of this year.

Some agricultural products can be bought and sold privately by individuals.

However, there are still some limitations in other aspects.

In Chiba Village, the sale of dried seafood has always been a collective effort undertaken by the entire village.

When Gu Jianing appeared in Qianye Village with Xingxing and Yueyue, she was noticed by the villagers.

After all, they were new faces.

An older woman stepped forward and asked Gu Jianing a question.

Upon learning that she was the wife of a military officer from the island's military region and had come to buy some dried fruit, they were immediately delighted and led them inside.

"Oh my, young lady, you are really beautiful."

"Your two children are also beautiful; they are so adorable and clever."

The old woman praised them as she led them toward Chiba Village.

Gu Jianing led Xingxing and Yueyue into Qianye Village and finally understood why the village was called Qianye Village.

Because there was a rather unusual tree growing nearby, a tree that Gu Jianing didn't recognize. But it was clear that even in this rather cold weather, the tree's leaves were still lush and green.

The village got its name from this tree.

This tree is a unique feature of this village.

It is said that if this tree is transplanted to another place, it will not survive.

Only in this village, in this land, can this kind of tree grow.

Star and Moon looked at the surrounding trees and found it all very magical. They even picked up fallen leaves and played with them.

"Hey girl, we're here. What do you want to buy?"

Gu Jianing looked around and found that there were a lot of dried seafood products here.

There are even sea cucumbers, abalone, shark fins, etc.

Moreover, the price was very low compared to later periods.

Of course, it's also cheaper than buying it elsewhere.

Gu Jianing thought: Perhaps it's because things are valued for their scarcity.

These items are more abundant in coastal areas, so their prices are naturally lower.

Moreover, in this era, almost everyone is focused on having enough to eat and drink, and little is paid attention to other things like more nutritious or precious ingredients.

Gu Jianing took a look and found the quality to be very good.

So, without much hesitation, she immediately started her shopping spree.

Sea cucumbers, abalone, and shark fins—these are things I naturally need to buy, and I need to buy more of them.

Dried scallops are also a good choice; adding some when making porridge or soup will enhance the flavor.

Dried squid is good; you can add it to porridge or soak it and then stir-fry it with other ingredients.

There were also various kinds of dried fish, which Gu Jianing thought were good. She would stir-fry them with the vegetables to enhance their flavor.

Shrimp? Not bad, not bad, I have to buy some.

Gu Jianing bought 10 jin directly.

Spicy marinated fish pieces?
It smells so good it makes your mouth water.

Gu Jianing also bought it.

Gu Jianing had originally wanted to see if they had any small, fried fish that were nice and fragrant.

I couldn't find it.

I had to ask to find out.

This kind of thing is rare nowadays.

Firstly, fishermen release small fish they catch.

Secondly, these small fish are only fragrant when deep-fried.

These days, lard, peanut oil, and rapeseed oil are all expensive.

We wouldn't even use a single bit of it in stir-fries at home, let alone fry small fish.

Gu Jianing: ...It seems we still have to consider the differences between the times.

The shopping took about an hour, and seeing that it was almost time, Gu Jianing decided to leave.

Just then, someone suddenly rushed out from the front, heading straight towards Gu Jianing, Xingxing, and Yueyue.

Seeing this, Xingxing and Yueyue couldn't help but step forward. The two little ones had serious expressions, held hands, and protected their mother, Gu Jianing, behind them.

They hadn't forgotten what their father had said: to protect their mother no matter when or where.

Dad said that Mom was a weak woman who needed their protection.

Especially now that she's pregnant, she needs someone to protect her even more.

Xingxing and Yueyue had always remembered this, so without hesitation, the two small figures stood in front of Gu Jianing.

Deep down, they felt that it didn't matter if they got hurt or injured, but their mothers, especially pregnant mothers, absolutely couldn't get hurt.

But how could Gu Jianing just stand by and watch two children stand in her way?

When I'm moved, I'm also thinking of ways to help.

However, before she could figure out a reason...

The older woman accompanying them immediately stepped forward and hugged the one!

Why does it seem like fewer people are reading my stories lately? Is it just my imagination?