Chapter 86

“Did they give you any trouble?”

Tang Wan said as she divided the pancake with eggs between them. Qin Su shook her head.

“No. I heard they’re looking for a middle-aged woman. It seems like that person hurt Goudan.”

She was oblivious, but Tang Shi glanced at Tang Wan thoughtfully, but he didn’t say anything.

“Oh, as long as they don’t bother you.”

Tang Wan naturally took out the army water bottle. She had specially used spiritual spring water to make malt extract.

Her parents’ bodies weren’t very good. They needed to replenish their strength.

“Mom and Dad, drink some water.”

“Wanyuan, your dad and I are fine. You don’t need to come so early in the future.”

Although Qin Su was worried about her children, they were safer in the family compound than anywhere else.

“Okay.”

Tang Wan still agreed. Qin Su, who had just tasted the water, widened her eyes and said in a daze,

“It’s sweet.”

“Yes, I made some malt extract.”

Tang Wan naturally handed the water bottle to Tang Shi. Afraid that they would think too much, she explained,

“Mom, the tickets you gave me included malt extract.”

“Mom knows. I’m just afraid that Lu Huaijing will be unhappy.”

In the eyes of people from Qin Su’s era, they shouldn’t ask their married daughters for too much.

It would make their daughter’s in-laws angry and blame their daughter.

“Mom!”

Tang Wan frowned. “Lu Huaijing isn’t like that. He won’t be angry.

Besides, he promised to let me take the recruitment exam at the military hospital!”

“You want to take the recruitment exam for the military hospital?”

Tang Shi was surprised. He put down the water bottle. His eyes were full of disapproval.

“No, I don’t agree.”

“Dad, I discussed it with Lu Huaijing beforehand. He said that my household registration is in the military district, so it won’t affect anything.”

Tang Wan knew what Tang Shi was worried about, so she explained carefully. However, Tang Shi was still very excited.

“No, although no one here knows you from before, Lu Huaijing’s superiors know your past background, right?

He’s already jeopardizing his future by marrying you. Child, we can’t hand Lu Huaijing’s weakness to others.”

The usually confident Tang Wan fell silent. Lu Huaijing’s and Tang Shi’s words echoed in her ears, making her very conflicted.

“Wanyuan, Mom doesn’t want anything else. I just want you and Zhouzhou to be well.”

Qin Su’s words came from the bottom of her heart. Tang Wan was touched. She looked up at Tang Shi, who was eagerly looking at her, and said helplessly,

“Dad, I’ll think about it.”

“Don’t think about it. It’s Mom and Dad’s fault. We can’t help you. We’re a burden on you.”

Tang Shi’s eyes were filled with guilt, making Tang Wan’s heart ache.

“Mom and Dad, it’s not your fault. I’ll go tell Xia Qing that I won’t take the recruitment exam this time.

I can take it later when you’re better.”

Tang Wan had thought about it. As long as her parents regained their status, she could do whatever she wanted.

She was really tired of living this secretive life.

“Good child.”

Qin Su reached out and rubbed Tang Wan’s hair. “Mom still has some dowry. I’ll give it to you when things get better.”

She wanted to tell her daughter that even if she didn’t work, she wouldn’t starve.

“It’s okay, Mom.”

Tang Wan didn’t feel wronged at all. Her knowledge was in her head. She could use it anytime.

After chatting with them, Tang Wan rode her bicycle straight to the military hospital.

From afar, she saw Xia Qing standing at the entrance of the hospital. When she saw her, she said impatiently,

“Why are you here now? The exam is about to start. I’ve already registered you.”

“Ah?”

Tang Wan didn’t expect Xia Qing to be so thoughtful. She said awkwardly, “I’m sorry. I was going to tell you that I won’t be taking the recruitment exam.”

“Why?”

Xia Qing widened her eyes. “I saw your bandaging skills. You’re very skilled. You can handle this job.”

“Lu Huaijing is on a mission. I have to stay home and take care of my brother.”

Tang Wan casually made up an excuse. “I won’t have time to work at the hospital in the short term.”

“That’s such a shame.”

Xia Qing frowned. She was usually cold in the family compound and rarely interacted with the military wives.

But she was particularly enthusiastic about Tang Wan’s matter. She really didn’t want to waste such a talent.

“Wait for me. I’ll go ask my sister. Don’t leave.”

Xia Qing rushed into the hospital. Tang Wan didn’t know whether to stay or leave.

Fortunately, she came back quickly. “My sister said the hospital is short of nurses.

There are also two nurses who are retiring next year. If you really don’t have time, I’ll notify you to take the exam next time.”

Although she felt regretful, Xia Qing didn’t force Tang Wan.

“Thank you.”

Tang Wan smiled. She had a good impression of Xia Qing. Since she had agreed, she didn’t go to take the exam.

As she rode her bicycle back, she happened to see a house with grape vines hanging all over it.

The grapes were full and looked juicy.

Tang Wan thought of the empty land in her space. She had an idea and knocked on the door.

An old lady with white hair opened the door. Her cloudy eyes looked at Tang Wan with confusion.

“Girl, who are you looking for?”

“Grandma, I happened to pass by. I saw that your family planted grapes. Can I trade some grapes to take home for my brother?”

Tang Wan’s eyes shone brightly as she looked at the grape trellis in the small yard. It was a pity that it was the grape season. Otherwise, she would have wanted to transplant the grape vines.

“Of course, girl. Come in.”

People in this era were mostly simple. So the old lady warmly invited Tang Wan in.

She took out a basket and picked several bunches of ripe grapes for Tang Wan.

She didn’t plant many grapes at home. She was afraid of attracting envy.

“Girl, is this enough?”

“Yes, yes.”

Tang Wan knew that fruits were very precious these days, so she took out half a bag of brown sugar from her basket and gave it to the old lady.

“This is too much…”

The old lady was a little embarrassed. Her face was full of wrinkles as she smiled. “It’s all grown in our own garden. It’s not worth much.”

“It’s okay. Please keep it.”

Tang Wan wanted these grapes to plant in her space. From now on, she could eat as many as she wanted.

Seeing Tang Wan’s insistence, the old lady picked some cucumbers and cabbages from her garden for Tang Wan before she left.

The cucumbers were plump and juicy. Tang Wan kept one as a seed and put the rest in the basket.

She rode her bicycle back to the family compound. Tang Wan was in a good mood. Although her space mall had everything, she had a feeling that the things she grew tasted better.

When she got back to her small yard, Tang Zhou was carefully watering the vegetables in their private plot.

Before she got home, Cuiying chased after her with a dark face. “Sister Wanyuan.”

“Sister Cuiying.”

Tang Wan got off her bicycle. Seeing that her face wasn’t good, she asked with concern.

“What’s wrong?”

“It’s that troublemaker, Cheng Xiaoyue. She’s back!”

Cuiying was furious. Her husband had personally sent her to the train station.

But this woman followed someone back to the army while her husband wasn’t paying attention.

She even had a good reason. She couldn’t be driven away!