Chapter 11 Purchase

“Big Sister Wang.” Yang Niannian called sweetly, “Wait for me for a moment, I’ll hang my clothes on the line to dry and then I can go out.

” Seeing that Yang Niannian wasn’t putting on airs as the Commander’s wife, Wang Fengjiao’s smile widened, “No rush, the shopping cart won’t leave for another half hour.” Hearing that there was still half an hour, Yang Niannian was in a hurry.

She quickly washed the small clothes in her hand, hung them on the line, and followed Wang Fengjiao out of the courtyard. As they passed by the courtyard on the far side, Wang Fengjiao pointed and introduced, “This is my house. If you’re bored or need help with anything, come here to find me. We are all military dependents, it’s only right to help each other.

Don’t be polite.” Yang Niannian nodded with a smile and casually asked, “Big Sister Wang, An’an slept at your house the other night, right?” “Yes, he slept at my house. My husband said you came to the army. I thought that the bed upstairs was small and wouldn’t fit three people, so I let An’an sleep with my sons.” Wang Fengjiao was cheerful and very talkative. She said whatever was on her mind. She was like someone Yang Niannian had known for many years, not at all unfamiliar.

“Big Sister Wang, I really have to thank you for that. The bed upstairs is really small, it’s quite cramped for two people. It’s good that you took An’an to sleep there, otherwise, Shi would have to sleep on the floor.” Yang Niannian echoed Wang Fengjiao’s words, as if she had really received a great favor.

Wang Fengjiao was flattered and smiled. “Don’t be so polite, we are all military dependents, it’s only right to help each other.” The two of them walked to the front courtyard. A few military wives were gathered at the edge of the vegetable garden chatting.

When they saw the two of them coming, they immediately shut their mouths. Wang Fengjiao greeted them with a smile and introduced Yang Niannian’s identity. The few military wives looked at Yang Niannian with a look of amusement, their eyes filled with disdain, as if they looked down on her. Wang Fengjiao also noticed this. She didn’t stay long, using the excuse that the shopping cart was about to leave, she pulled Yang Niannian away.

As they walked a few steps, Yang Niannian faintly heard a military wife say sarcastically in a low voice, “Commander Lu’s wife is really pretty. No wonder someone took care of her on the train.” Wang Fengjiao didn’t treat Yang Niannian as an outsider.

When they walked out of the family compound and waited for the shopping cart at the intersection, she said some kind words to Yang Niannian.

“Our military compound is similar to the countryside.

There are many gossipy women. You are young and just joined the army. Some wives like to bully people. I was bullied a lot when I first joined the army.” Yang Niannian was still thinking about what the military wife said. She was lost in thought for a moment and let out a dazed “Ah.” Wang Fengjiao thought she was scared and quickly comforted her with a smile.

“Don’t be afraid either. You are different from me. When I joined the army, my husband was just promoted to company commander. You are the Commander’s wife, they won’t go too far. At most, they will be a bit prickly because you are young.

Don’t be afraid of them. If you don’t like what someone says, just retort. They will know that you are not easy to bully, and they won’t dare to act up.” Yang Niannian thought that Wang Fengjiao was a good friend to have. She didn’t let her swallow her anger, she taught her how to establish her authority in the family compound. She was genuinely kind to her.

Yang Niannian nodded and asked curiously, “Big Sister Wang, is there a military wife here named Meijing? Whose wife is she?” “She’s Ye Meijing, the wife of Song Qiancheng, the third company commander of the second regiment.

Did she bully you?” Wang Fengjiao looked concerned. Yang Niannian shook her head and said with a twisted face, “She didn’t bully me, I’m just worried that she’s spreading rumors behind my back.” “What? You’ve only been here for a day, what rumors could she be spreading?” Wang Fengjiao found it strange. Before Yang Niannian could speak, she sighed, her expression embarrassed. “Oh, I came to the army on the same train as her. I was sleepy on the way, and I accidentally leaned my head on the shoulder of the person sitting next to me.

He was also a soldier, maybe he was too embarrassed to wake me up, so he didn’t say anything. Later, Ye Meijing got on the train.

She sat opposite me, and she kicked me awake. She even accused me of not paying attention to my surroundings.” Those military wives looked at her with strange eyes, and the military wife’s words behind her back clearly showed that Ye Meijing was gossiping behind her back. She secretly switched Lu Shi’s college-educated wife with her, a fake. If she put a green hat on Lu Shi, wouldn’t he peel her alive? Wang Fengjiao laughed loudly, her eyes narrowed into slits, “Oh, what a coincidence, I did that too.

Niannian, don’t worry. If she dares to spread rumors, I’ll be the first to go and deal with her. Commander Lu is handsome and young, you two look perfect together. Who would throw away a watermelon to pick up a sesame seed? People who believe rumors are stupid.” Hearing her words, Yang Niannian also laughed. She flattered her smoothly, “Big Sister Wang, I really like you. You are truly righteous and courageous.” Her few words made Wang Fengjiao almost burst into laughter. Just then, the shopping cart drove out of the army. Wang Fengjiao stopped the car and helped Yang Niannian get into the passenger seat. The soldier thought Yang Niannian was the sister of some soldier.

Seeing that she was beautiful and fair-skinned, his ears turned red. He didn’t dare to look at her. Wang Fengjiao had been in the army for a long time and had interacted with these soldiers a lot. She knew that they usually didn’t have contact with girls, so they would be shy when they saw a beautiful girl. She deliberately teased him, “Make sure you recognize her.

This is Commander Lu’s wife. If you see her stopping the car in the future, you have to take her to the city.” “Commander Lu’s wife?” The soldier turned his head in surprise and looked at Yang Niannian. His gaze fell on her fair and delicate face, then he quickly turned away.

His nervous heart couldn’t help but thump. Yesterday, the army was buzzing with rumors that Commander Lu’s wife had come to join the army.

Everyone was curious about what she looked like. Today, he had actually met her. He could brag to his roommates tonight. Army life was a bit boring, they only had time to gossip and talk about their comrades’ family affairs at night.

Tonight, he would definitely be the coolest guy in the dormitory. The car was much faster than the ox cart, and it wasn’t as bumpy.

When they arrived in the city, Wang Fengjiao and the soldier agreed on a time to return. Then she took Yang Niannian to the market. There was nothing in the house: rice, oil, salt, everything. Yang Niannian followed behind Wang Fengjiao.

She was a pro at buying things, she was very good at bargaining. Yang Niannian was only responsible for flattering Wang Fengjiao, which was very pleasing to her ears.

She not only helped to bargain, but also helped to carry things. After shopping around, Wang Fengjiao’s throat was almost sore from bargaining.

Her hands and back were full of things. Seeing that Yang Niannian wanted to continue shopping, Wang Fengjiao quickly stopped her. “Niannian, we can’t buy anything else today. We can’t carry anymore. If we need anything, I’ll come with you again tomorrow.”