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

Chapter 838 No real reward?
Chu Xue understood her feelings: "Mom, we were already planning for the baby in your belly. If it's not enough, I'll ask my colleagues to get some more. Don't deprive yourself."

Zhao Lamei realized she was being a bit dramatic and quickly adjusted her mood: "I was thinking of sharing some with your sister, since cotton is hard to come by, and everyone needs it at this time of year."

As he spoke, he opened the cabinet and took out some money: "I'll make up for whatever you spent."

Chu Xue initially wanted to say forget it, but then she thought that she couldn't let them get used to it, so she said, "I didn't need cotton coupons, it's 1.5 yuan per jin, 18 yuan in total."

Zhao Lamei felt a pang of heartache, but she still reluctantly counted out the money and readily handed it to Chuxue, saying, "Keep it."

Chu Xue pretended to refuse, but Zhao Lamei said, "You've already spent a lot of your money. Now that we've moved to the city, your grandfather has given you a lot, and your father has a job. We can't let you support the family anymore. From now on, you can keep your own salary and don't have to give it to the family."

Thinking of something, she added, "You're getting married after the New Year, so it's a good time to save up some money on your own. I've been through this before, so just listen to me."

Chu Xue didn't argue, but smiled and nodded, saying, "Then I'll listen to Mom."

After accepting the money generously, the mother and daughter turned their attention back to the cotton.

While eating, Chu Xue suddenly remembered what Fu Yancheng had said on the phone that afternoon: "Mom and Dad, Yancheng called this afternoon and said that the people sent by my uncle's army have arrived today. They have already verified the matter back in their hometown and will probably go directly to see Jiang Suqing tomorrow."

"Mom, please don't go tomorrow. It might upset you if you see someone and upset the baby."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Lamei frowned: "I wonder when they will see Dujuan. I want to stay with her."

Chu Xue thought for a moment and said, "I really don't know. I'll call Yan Cheng tomorrow and see if he knows. Anyway, our home isn't too far from my workplace. I'll take leave and come back to pick you up."

Zhao Lamei knew this matter had caused trouble for her daughter, but Dujuan was currently the only relative on her mother's side of the family. Now that her father was gone, it made no difference whether her mother was alive or not. At this time, as her aunt, she had to stay with the child.

Before she could even go to her workplace to ask, Fu Yancheng showed up that morning. Hearing a knock at the door, Chu Xue, who was about to go to the restroom, ran to open it: "What are you doing here?"

Fu Yancheng smiled and held up the fried dough sticks and fried dough rings he was carrying: "I brought you breakfast and also came to pick up your aunt and uncle."

Chu Xue looked completely bewildered: "Where are we taking them?"

Seeing her confused look, Fu Yancheng said, "The military personnel came to investigate today. Their original plan was to go see Jiang Suqing first, but after I communicated with them, I will meet with Du Juan first."

Chu Xue was surprised that Fu Yancheng had thought of all these details: "Yancheng, thank you."

Fu Yancheng leaned closer to Chu Xue: "Isn't there a tangible reward?"

His expression and tone of voice made Chu Xue blush.

She quickly glanced outside, then turned to look at the courtyard, planted a quick kiss on Fu Yancheng's outstretched cheek, and immediately stepped back.

As soon as she steadied herself, she heard Xiao's father's voice: "First Snow, who's here?"

Chu Xue quickly stepped aside: "Dad, it's been passed down."

Fu Yancheng had only intended to tease Chuxue, but he hadn't expected to receive such a big surprise. Just as he was beaming with joy, he heard his future father-in-law's voice: "Uncle, it's me."

(End of this chapter)