1970s: A hot-tempered wife who accompanied a soldier to the military compound and made a fortune.

Chapter 1592 Reciprocity

After Huang Rong'er finished speaking, she put down what she was carrying: "These are dried bamboo shoots sent from my family home. I brought some over for you to try."

As soon as she finished speaking, the other military wives who had come with her also took out their things.

Commissar Du's wife then took out some of her own things: "These were sent by my daughter. She went to the countryside in the south and sent me some dried seafood. I'm sending you some to try."

Chu Xue knew they meant well, but how could she accept these things so easily? She couldn't cause trouble for Fu Yancheng; if someone did, she wouldn't be able to explain herself no matter what.

The deputy battalion commander's wife smiled and replied, "This is just a small token of our appreciation; you can't refuse it."

She took out lotus root starch: "You must try this. It's homemade by my family, and it's very authentic."

The wife of Battalion Commander Guo, Fang Junlan, was holding eggs: "I heard that your triplets have started eating egg yolks. These are eggs from our own chickens, and they are all top-notch."

Commander Ye's wife patted Chu Xue's hand: "This is a small token of everyone's appreciation. Please accept it without worry."

Whether they were being sincere or just being polite, she couldn't accept their kindness with peace of mind: "I definitely have to accept the kindness of my sisters-in-law."

After she finished speaking, she turned and went into the kitchen.

He came out again, carrying a large basket and a cloth bag: "Sisters, it's only right to reciprocate gifts. I must accept your kind gestures, but you can't refuse my return gifts."

After exchanging glances, the group burst into laughter.

Huang Rong'er spoke first with a smile: "We originally came to express our gratitude, but we've troubled you, sister-in-law, to spend so much."

Chu Xue continued working: "We are all military families, so naturally we want the military region to be even better. Without the support of the military region, my ideas would not have been realized. I am very happy to be able to help the military region and everyone. I really did not expect that everyone would come to thank me for this. I have not been in the family compound for long, and there are still many things I do not understand. Please come often when you have time."

Guo's wife, Fang Junlan, chimed in, "Sister-in-law, you are so straightforward and easy to talk to. No matter what, without you, we probably wouldn't have been able to set up the roasted nut workshop and the furniture workshop. Our children would probably still be unemployed. We have to thank you. If you ever need anything, just let us know."

Qiao Huiyan, the wife of Deputy Commander Gao, also said, "Yes, yes, let's keep in touch. If there's anything we can do to help you, please don't hesitate to ask."

Chu Xue smiled and agreed, then took out fresh apricots and dried red dates and put them into their baskets.

Seeing that Chuxue genuinely wanted to return the favor and that she didn't like to take advantage of others, the others didn't press her: "Our apricots are still green here, but thanks to my sister-in-law, we can eat them early."

Chu Xue smiled and said, "A friend brought these over. Sister-in-law, you came at just the right time. It's perfect for us to share and have a taste."

We sat and chatted for a while before I said goodbye and left.

Not long after they left, Aunt Wei returned pushing her cart. Seeing the things laid out on the table under the osmanthus tree, and recalling what the people outside were talking about, she understood.

Chu Xue smiled and reached out to hug her youngest son, who was stretching out his arms for a hug: "Is my Kangbao missing his mom?"

Tao's wife, who followed them in, laughed and said, "He's thinking about his own food, not his mother."

Aunt Wei looked at the triplets in the stroller with a loving expression and said, "Today a group of young soldiers were repairing the facilities over in the square. I raised them up a bit, and Kangbao was very excited to see them. Every soldier who passed by would play with them for a while. Kangfu's little arms and legs were always busy, so he naturally expended a lot of energy. I'm afraid he'll be sleepy after eating."

(End of this chapter)