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

Chapter 40 Preparations Before Joining the Army

The jeep circled Huaihua Village and returned to the Gu family's house, where everyone was waiting, making it exceptionally lively.

Sheng Zexi took Gu Jianing's hand as they got out of the car. In front of their elders and the portrait of the leader, they took an oath together, promising to be lifelong partners and revolutionary comrades.

"Bravo!" With a shout, everyone applauded enthusiastically.

As each dish was served, the banquet began.

The villagers who attended the wedding banquet knew that Sheng Zexi and the Gu family valued Gu Jianing, but they did not expect it to be this much. The banquet consisted of 10 dishes, representing the perfect combination of ten colors, with five meat dishes and five vegetarian dishes.

Moreover, those meat dishes weren't just a little bit of meat; they actually contained a significant amount of meat, visible to the naked eye.

"That's a huge investment! How much money must that have cost?" someone remarked.

"No matter how much it costs, we'll definitely have enough to eat."

"Yes, we're going to eat our fill today."

Lu Weixian was also shocked when he saw the dishes on the table, especially the meat dishes, which almost made his mouth water.

He was very fortunate to have been invited by the Gu family today.

Lu Weixian has been in the countryside for more than two years. He doesn't have a good relationship with his family in the city, otherwise he wouldn't have been tricked into going to the countryside. The city family seems to treat him like he doesn't exist. They don't send him anything. Lu Weixian is also young. He has been living in poverty for the past two years. He can hardly eat meat all year round.

Therefore, he still looks very thin.

Seeing the table full of vegetables and meat, how could he not be happy?

He almost cried tears of joy, especially when the meat entered his mouth.

Gu Jianing was also led by Sheng Zexi to sit down and eat at the banquet. After all, this was a banquet for the two of them, so they naturally had to be present.

According to the previous rules, Gu Jianing, as the bride, would not have been eligible to attend the wedding banquet and should have stayed in the bridal chamber.

A while ago, Wen Zhuqing married into the Bao family; wasn't that how it happened?

But the Gu family and Sheng Zexi couldn't bear to see Gu Jianing go hungry, especially since this was a new society, quite different from the old feudal society.

The villagers of Huaihua Village thoroughly enjoyed the feast.

Lu Weixian and another female educated youth who were invited to participate faced even more envious glances and sarcastic remarks after returning to their educated youth settlement.

However, neither of them seemed to care that much.

Having lived under the same roof for so long, they already knew whether these people were good or bad.

Therefore, there's no need to deliberately try to befriend them.

Ignore what others say, just live your own life well, and let them talk.

After finishing her wedding banquet, Gu Jianing returned to her bridal chamber to rest.

She had been busy since early morning, and the tension and stress had left her physically and mentally exhausted. As soon as she had a chance to rest, she fell asleep immediately.

When Sheng Zexi came in, he saw his young wife sleeping soundly.

He slowly sat on the bed, gazing at his young wife's peaceful and beautiful sleeping face, his eyes filled with a sense of ease.

He slowly leaned down and kissed Gu Jianing's smooth forehead, then gently tucked the blanket around her before leaving.

Gu Jianing slept very soundly and didn't wake up until after dinner.

Gu Jianing was going to accompany the army, so she bought a train ticket for tomorrow. Sheng Zexi asked a comrade to buy two sleeper tickets for the train, since the journey would take three days and two nights, which was quite long.

The train ticket is for tomorrow morning, so the luggage should be packed early tonight. The Gu family prepared a lot of things. After dinner, Gu Jianing was called to her room by her parents, who gave her the betrothal money that Sheng Zexi had given her, as well as the money and tickets that were originally meant for her.

Yao Chunhua also prepared thick, brand-new cotton-padded clothes, cotton-padded jackets, and quilts.

"We're heading to the Northwest right now, which is the coldest time of year. Remember to wear your cotton-padded coat and jacket, and don't think it's too much trouble to bring your blanket too."

As Yao Chunhua spoke, her eyes reddened. She was reluctant to part with her daughter, who had never left her side before, and now she was going to the far Northwest, a place so far and so cold.

"Mom, I know." Gu Jianing stepped forward and hugged her mother. Under her father's pleading gaze, she then went over and hugged her father as well.

These cotton-padded clothes, cotton-padded jackets, and quilts were all made by her mother day and night after she learned that she was going to get married. How could she find it troublesome and not bring them?

Even if it's a burden, it's a sweet burden.

"Once we get there, you'll only be able to rely on Sheng. If anything happens, the two of you need to discuss it together. Don't be stubborn, understand?" Old Master Gu carefully instructed.

"If you need anything, just call or write back, and your parents will send it to you."

"Yes, Father and Mother, I know."

When they came out of their parents' room, their older brothers and sisters-in-law also gave them things.

The older sister-in-law gave her a thick red scarf that she had knitted herself. Gu Jianing tried it on and found it to be very suitable and warm, and it also made her skin look even whiter and more delicate.

My older brother gave me a lot of tickets, all of which I might need in the Northwest.

"Sister-in-law, today is the last day of treatment. You'll be able to conceive smoothly from now on. I hope I'll hear good news from you and my brother soon after I arrive in the Northwest," Gu Jianing said.

"Okay, okay, then I'll take your good wishes, sister-in-law." Yang Manman smiled broadly.

My sister-in-law is the one who knows best about the changes in my body recently, thanks to her treatment.

She already had the answer herself, but with her sister-in-law, a doctor, providing accurate information, she felt even more confident.

My sister-in-law is really capable.

Perhaps, soon she and her husband will be able to welcome their child.

My second brother and sister-in-law gave me a lot of cured meat, all of which my second brother had hunted in the mountains recently.

“I heard that in the Northwest, when there is heavy snow, the mountains are closed and people lack food and clothing. These are all pickled and can be stored for a long time.”

"Bring everything with you. If you don't have enough, just let me know."

"Second brother, this is too much. Leave some for your wife. She just gave birth not long ago and needs to replenish her energy."

Second sister-in-law Su Miao shook her head, "Ningning, you can keep it. If I need it, your second brother will get it later. It's more convenient for us to handle these things. It won't be as convenient for you to handle them later."

Unable to refuse, Gu Jianing had no choice but to accept it.

As for her third brother, Gu Yunzhou, he simply handed her a small box. When she returned to her room, she discovered that it contained a number of beautiful jade jewelry pieces, many of which were of very good quality and quite beautiful.

Gu Jianing was both amused and exasperated, knowing that her third brother knew she liked pretty jewelry, so he went out of his way to collect it.

These things may not be worth much now, but they will be quite valuable in future generations.

The gifts from my three older brothers and sisters-in-law were all thoughtful and precious.

Gu Jianing's eyes welled up with tears; she was deeply moved.

(End of this chapter)