Reborn as a Tough Army Wife-Chapter 99 - 94: Eavesdropping at the Corner (Three Updates)

Chapter 99: Chapter 94: Eavesdropping at the Corner (Three Updates)

Luo Zhiming’s first feeling was that Zhou Yunmei had been standing at their door listening to the couple’s corner. He wanted to speak up about it, but remembering that Fang Xiu was still in the house, he frowned and said nothing, heading straight for the kitchen.

But Zhou Yunmei suddenly called out to him, "Zhiming, after dinner, come to my room, I have something to tell you."

At this moment, Luo Zhiming was quite angry with Zhou Yunmei.

First, Zhou Yunmei interrupted his intimate moment with his wife, then she eavesdropped at their door. Anyone would be angry.

Luo Zhiming looked at Zhou Yunmei with annoyance and impatiently said, "Why can’t you say it now? Why must I go to your room? Isn’t it the same wherever we talk?"

Zhou Yunmei probably guessed why he was upset, pushed him slightly, and gave him a meaningful look, "Just go if I tell you to, why so much nonsense? If it could be said here, why would I ask you to come inside?"

Luo Zhiming originally wanted to refuse, but after thinking it over, he agreed, "Alright, I’ll come after dinner."

After Luo Zhiming went to the kitchen, Fang Xiu also came out.

By then, Zhou Yunmei had already moved to the middle of the courtyard. Fang Xiu, suspecting nothing else, called out "Mom," and then entered the kitchen to eat.

Zhou Yunmei remained silent, but glanced at Fang Xiu’s belly with confusion in her eyes.

That evening, the Luo family had potato pancakes made by Fang Pingying for dinner.

The preparation was simple: steam the potatoes until soft, mash them, then mix with chopped green onions, dried chili, and other cooking ingredients into the potato mash. After mixing, shape them into small circles and cook them in a pan until done.

Although the ingredients were simple, the taste was exceptionally good, and since potatoes are starchy, they were also filling.

For women like Fang Pingying, eating two was enough to feel seven or eight parts full. Luo Zhiming and Luo Dashan ate more, having seven between them.

Really, when calculating, this meal was cheaper than usual, yet it was filling.

Luo Zhiming laughed and said, "Sister-in-law made these potato pancakes really well, we even saved on vegetables."

Fang Xiu, recalling that she wanted Luo Zhiyong to find some work for Luo Zhiming, also complimented Fang Pingying, "Yes, saved quite a bit. We have plenty of potatoes in our fields, and we don’t need to eat them with vegetables like we do with buns, they’re really tasty."

"Then we’ll eat them often from now on, they aren’t expensive anyway." Since potatoes were something they couldn’t finish at home anyway, Zhou Yunmei was naturally happy to save the money.

After finishing, she instructed Luo Honglan, "Honglan, take two pancakes to your elder sister."

Luo Cuilan seemed to still be sulking inside the house and hadn’t come out.

Seeing Luo Honglan had agreed, Zhou Yunmei then called Luo Zhiming, who had finished eating, "Zhiming, come inside with me."

Luo Zhiming said goodbye to Fang Xiu and went with Luo Dashan to Zhou Yunmei’s room.

Watching their retreating figures, Fang Xiu and Fang Pingying scoffed, "This old lady always makes a big deal out of everything. Why is she pulling her son aside again? What can’t she say in front of us?"

Fang Pingying glanced at her and said dismissively while putting away the dishes and utensils, "Why worry so much about her? It’s better if she doesn’t listen. Listening too much only brings more troubles."

"That’s true." Fang Xiu nodded, then suddenly shifted her gaze, followed Fang Pingying to the stove where she was washing dishes, and casually asked, "By the way, big sister, when will big brother arrive in the provincial city, can he make it today?"

Fang Pingying looked at her and said, "He left early in the morning, said he would take the 10 AM train, and reach the provincial city by 4 PM, then it’s a while from the provincial city’s train station back to the military base, he should be almost there by now."

Fang Xiu sighed, "Ah, it’s so troublesome being far from home, and the travel takes so long, we don’t even know if he has arrived."

"I’ll call him next time I go to the market in town, he left the military base’s phone number with me."

Hearing this, Fang Xiu’s eyes widened, "Really? Then next time I’ll go to town with you."

Fang Pingying was caught off guard by Luo Zhiyong helping Luo Zhiming find a job, and was extremely puzzled why Fang Xiu was so concerned about Luo Zhiyong today, "What are you going to town for, is there something you need to tell your big brother?"

Fang Xiu didn’t beat around the bush and directly mentioned what was on her mind, "When big brother was home, didn’t he mention finding some work for our Zhiming? I’m worried he might forget, it would be good if I remind him when you call."

Fang Pingying then suddenly realized, she just said...

She smiled and shook her head, then told Fang Xiu, "He won’t forget once he has promised, just wait for a letter at home, you might receive one sooner than you think."

"It’s too hard to wait, not knowing when it will come, I’d still prefer to go with you to make the call."

Seeing that Fang Xiu insisted on going, Fang Pingying didn’t stop her and nodded, "Suit yourself, if you don’t mind bothering then come with me, I don’t even know where to find a phone in town, might have to look around, and if that doesn’t work, might need to send a telegram."

"No worries, I usually don’t have much to do when I go to town anyway," Fang Xiu said with a smile.

This was a matter that could affect their future living standards, no matter how long, she had to wait.

Fang Pingying nodded and said they would go together tomorrow.

Seeing how eager Fang Xiu was about Luo Zhiming going to the provincial city for work, Fang Pingying was reminded of past events. Tentatively, she said to Fang Xiu, "Right, Xiu’er, are you really comfortable with Zhiming going to such a far place like the provincial city to work alone?"

Fang Xiu laughed it off, "What’s there to worry about? Isn’t big brother there to look out for him? Besides, he’s grown up, what could possibly go wrong?"

"It’s not that, I was thinking since you two haven’t been married long, it’s better for couples to be together more. Actually, if Zhiming really needed to find work, finding something in town or in the county wouldn’t be bad either, at least it’s closer to home." Fang Pingying was still worried that Luo Zhiming going to the provincial city might cause trouble for the family like in her past life.

Moreover, Luo Zhiming’s character hadn’t changed from his previous life, and it was very likely he could repeat the same mistakes.

Fang Xiu, sensing something from Fang Pingying’s tone that seemed like she didn’t want Zhiming to go to the provincial city for work, darkened her expression and asked, "Big sister, what do you mean by that? Are you and big brother reluctant to help our Zhiming find work in the provincial city?"

Fang Pingying pursed her lips, indeed thinking this in her heart, but she couldn’t exactly tell Fang Xiu about the possible issues that Zhiming could cause, and no one would believe it anyway. She just gave a careless smile,

"I have no objections, Zhiming finding work in the provincial city doesn’t harm us, and if you two have your own income, life at home would also improve. Why would I object?"

"I’m just worried about Zhiming being playful, worried about you not being by his side, worried..." (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it at QiDian (qidian.com), or buy a monthly ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)