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

Chapter 62 Amazing Everyone at the Market

"My little sister probably wouldn't do that." She's probably just feeling down because she heard about Sheng Zexi's marriage; she'll probably be fine in a while.

With that thought, Peng Yude breathed a sigh of relief and left.
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Time flew by and the day of the market arrived.

Gu Jianing had arranged to go with Zhang Shuwan.

Although it's still snowing today, the sun is out and the temperature has risen a bit.

Thinking that she would amaze those military wives who spread rumors that she was ugly today, Gu Jianing was still wearing a military overcoat, but the red scarf did not cover her face. Instead, it revealed her delicate, pretty, and fair face.

When Zhang Shuwan arrived and saw Gu Jianing's small face, her eyes lit up.

"Then let's go."

At this time, the family members were also rushing to the market.

And so, they ran into Zhang Shuwan and Gu Jianing.

But when their gazes fell on Gu Jianing, their eyes widened in astonishment.

Where did this stunning beauty come from?

Why haven't I seen them in the military region before?

Is she a girl from some performing arts troupe? Or is she a relative of some soldier?
She looks so beautiful! Look at that face, it's almost glowing white in the sunlight, without a single blemish.

She has beautiful features, a rosy face, and full, bright red lips, looking very healthy and with a great complexion.

Her eyes were especially beautiful, watery and expressive, as if they could speak, or like they held autumn water in their eyes.

When someone was looking at Gu Jianing, Gu Jianing happened to look over as well.
When those eyes looked at me, I instantly felt a tingling, electric sensation.

Beautiful, so beautiful.

She looks young, so she's probably not married yet.

So these family members immediately started looking around to see if there were any unmarried young men in their own or their parents' homes.

It would be nice to be able to pair up with this girl.

A girl like this is sure to be a man's dream.

Zhang Shuwan felt many eyes on her, each one shining with admiration, and she was very happy.

That's right, that's it. Amaze these people, blow their minds.

Gu Jianing also felt those gazes, but she was alright. Perhaps it was because she had been subjected to such gazes since childhood and had become accustomed to it.

"Oh, I remember you. You must be Battalion Commander Lin's wife. Hello, I'm Battalion Commander Lin's comrade-in-arms, Battalion Commander Cui's wife..." At this moment, a military wife in her thirties took the lead in coming forward to greet them.

Although Zhang Shuwan was a stranger to him, as she seemed to be a newcomer, he still knew a little about her.

As she spoke, her gaze drifted to the side of Zhang Shuwan, "Who is this girl?"

Zhang Shuwan had been waiting for someone to ask, and when she saw her sister-in-law asking, and then noticed other family members quietly pricking up their ears to look over, a smile immediately appeared on her lips.

She had been waiting for this moment to vindicate Gu Jianing.

"Don't you know who she is?"

"You know our military region's battalion commander, Sheng Zexi, right?"

Of course they know Battalion Commander Sheng Zexi.

Could this girl be a relative of Battalion Commander Sheng?

Because of the previous rumor, no one thought of Sheng Zexi's wife. After all, it was said that the battalion commander's wife was ugly, while this girl in front of them was so beautiful, just as beautiful as the battalion commander. So it was more likely that she was a relative of the battalion commander.

But the next second, Zhang Shuwan's words shocked them.

"This is Jia Ning. She is the newlywed wife of our Battalion Commander Sheng Zexi," Zhang Shuwan introduced enthusiastically.

After saying that, looking at the wide-eyed people around him, he felt a sense of relief.

"What? You're Battalion Commander Sheng's wife? How is that possible?!" "Wasn't it said that Battalion Commander Sheng's wife was an ugly country bumpkin?"

"Yes, because she's so ugly, with pockmarks all over her face, that's why she covers herself up completely when she goes out."

At this moment, someone noticed the key point.

"As you said, this person was wrapped up tightly, so no one has ever seen what she looks like."

"She could be beautiful, though. How can you assume she's ugly when you've never even seen her?"

After someone said that, everyone suddenly realized what was going on.

Yes, indeed no one has seen it with their own eyes; they only saw her wrapped up tightly and made wild guesses.

But now, upon closer inspection, they realized that the rumor was completely wrong.

What country girl?
That figure, that demeanor—is she a country girl? She has even more poise than girls from big cities.

And that face of hers, who could possibly say "ugly monster" with a guilty conscience?

She's clearly a stunningly beautiful woman.

Look how beautiful her features are, how fair and smooth her skin is!

If this is considered ugly, then what are ordinary people like them? Wouldn't they be considered an eyesore if they went out?

The person spreading these rumors is too fast.

"Oh, so you're Battalion Commander Sheng's new wife! You're so beautiful. Hello, I'm Battalion Commander Cui's wife. My husband, Old Cui, and your Battalion Commander Sheng are good brothers. I'm a bit older than you, so just call me Sister-in-law Yu..."

Although he learned that the young woman was Battalion Commander Sheng's wife and that they were already married, he couldn't introduce her to his younger brother.

But Sister Cui remained very enthusiastic. She didn't have any other hobbies; she just liked talking to good-looking people, regardless of gender.

In her words, looking at good-looking people can improve one's mood considerably.

Gu Jianing did not refuse to associate with these military wives.

She's just not good at socializing, but I don't dislike her.

Moreover, it seems that Battalion Commander Cui, Sheng Zexi, told her that they had a good relationship and that he was planning to invite the couple to the housewarming party.

"You're also going to the market, right? Let's go together."

So the three of them chatted as they headed towards the market.

The rest of the people whispered among themselves.

As they discussed it, the news spread that Battalion Commander Sheng's wife wasn't ugly, but a stunning beauty...

Gu Jianing followed her two sisters-in-law to the market.

This market is a joint effort by several nearby villages in cooperation with the military region, and it is open to the public on the tenth of every month.

Farmers can bring any agricultural products they have in abundance to the market to sell.

When Gu Jianing and her two companions arrived, the market was already bustling with people, vendors, and shoppers.

Gu Jianing originally thought she wouldn't see much, but to her surprise, there were quite a few things being sold at the market.

Could it be that they haven't arrived yet because the mountains are blocked by heavy snow?

"Sisters-in-law, how about we split up and go buy what we need, and then agree on a place to go back together in an hour and a half?" Gu Jianing suggested.

“Okay,” Zhang Shuwan and Sister-in-law Yu both agreed.

Since everyone needs to buy different things, it's more appropriate to buy them separately.

So Gu Jianing separated from them and started shopping on her own.

(End of this chapter)