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

Chapter 1644 Alright, you three, stop acting.
When she was almost home, she found a secluded spot, and after confirming it was safe, she took out the ingredients she had prepared in advance from the storage space.

When they arrived at the door, Wei Wenbin came up to them and said, "Auntie, let me help you carry it."

Chu Xue didn't refuse and handed him the net bag in her left hand: "How did you know I was at my doorstep?"

Wei Wenbin laughed and said, "I thought you should be back by now, so I ran out to check every now and then. And that's how I caught up with you."

Although it was a trivial matter, it warmed my heart.

After entering the courtyard, Wei Wenbin lowered his voice and said, "Auntie, Le Bao and the others have just finished eating and gone to sleep. Let's keep our voices down."

Hearing the commotion in the kitchen, Aunt Wei quickly stepped forward and took the things from Chu Xue's right hand: "Let me carry them, you can rest your hands."

They didn't go into the bedroom, but instead carried their things directly to the main room.

Chu Xue took out two pieces of corduroy fabric that she had prepared in advance in her space: "Auntie, the New Year is coming soon. I'll make a pair of pants for you and Wenbin each with this fabric."

Aunt Wei refused, saying, "You already gave us some fabric before, we can't take it again. Le Bao and the others are growing fast, you should keep this fabric for them."

Chu Xue, however, said in an unyielding tone, "The previous fabric was too thin, and I can't wear it now. Besides, it's almost New Year's, so it would be nice to have a new outfit to celebrate."

Over the past year, thanks to your care, we've become like family. Can't I even give you a piece of fabric in return?
Wenbin has grown quite a bit taller; his pants are already up to his ankles. I specially bought extra fabric so you can make sure they're loose enough for him.

Aunt Wei was touched. She opened her eyes wider and held back her tears: "You always think of us like this."

Chu Xue laughed and said, "It's all about reciprocity. You and Wenbin practically have the little ones in your mouths, so naturally I have to return the favor. Don't you think that makes sense?"

Aunt Wei touched the fabric in her hand: "Alright, then we'll accept it without hesitation. Wenbin, thank you, Auntie." Wei Wenbin thanked Chuxue very solemnly: "Grandma, Auntie, I'll go over there and watch over Fubao and the others, and do my homework while I'm at it."

As soon as he left, Aunt Wei and Chu Xue started discussing the dishes for tomorrow.

Chu Xue pointed to the pig liver, pig heart, pig lungs, and a large piece of pork belly she had brought back: "I'm thinking of making a pot of braised meat tonight."

Tomorrow, just slice it up, plate it, and it'll be ready to serve. Tomorrow morning, boil some eggs, peel them, and put them in the braising liquid; it'll definitely be delicious.

Then, remembering something, she added, "I've already arranged for someone to save two fish for me tomorrow morning. I'll go get them, and we'll braise one and make some fish balls so the little ones can eat less."

Upon hearing that the triplets could eat, Aunt Wei immediately perked up: "Okay, it's cold today, so make more, they won't spoil if they freeze outside."

Chu Xue thought making fish balls was quite troublesome: "Auntie, after lunch, I'll go out again. Let's just make them this afternoon, so we don't run out of time tomorrow."

Aunt Wei had no objection: "That's fine. Removing fish bones takes the most time. Our Fu Bao and the others are young, so we have to be even more careful. It'll be good for them to have a taste tonight."

The two were packing their things while discussing tomorrow's menu.

Just as I finished tidying up, I heard Wei Wenbin's voice from the next room: "Fu Bao, be good, your brother is here, don't cry."

The two quickly got up and went to that room. Sure enough, one started crying, and the other two followed suit.

The three of them just wailed without shedding a tear, which made Chu Xue both amused and annoyed: "Alright, you three, stop acting."

(End of this chapter)