Chapter 78

“Well, then what?”

“I want to explain.”

“Go ahead and I’m listening.”

Seeing her so frank, Zhou Ze’an didn’t know what to say.

“Why don’t you say anything?”

Zhou Ze’an admitted his mistake: “I was wrong.”

“Oh… you are wrong.” Qiao Yu repeated, and said, “What’s wrong?”

Zhou Ze’an thought hard and said, “Can you give me a hint?”

This is what you said.

Qiao Yu spoke in rapid succession: “Bai Yu ran up to me and slapped me in the face, but you, on the other hand, closed the gate for Lu Hongjun’s face.

Lu Hongjun knew how to play tricks, but you, on the other hand, were honest!

Along the way, how many people has he told that this bed of cotton was sent as an apology? What does cotton mean these days?”

“It means… that the apology is sincere enough?”

Qiao Yu snorted coldly, “Lu Hongjun’s apology was sincere enough, but he also shouted it out so that anyone he caught would know about it. People in the compound are curious about what Bai Yu did to offend our family? Why does he need a bed of cotton as compensation?

It would have been fine if they came to our door and we had a frank talk. Bai Yu knew how to restrain himself. Look at Bai Yu’s attitude just now…

Old Zhou.”

“…”

“I’m sure. The reason you can climb so high is not only because of your own ability, but more importantly, you’re lucky. Otherwise, for a blockhead like you, if the rear is not in place, you will be demobilized next year!

You should be thankful. You are lucky to marry me.”

Zhou Ze’an stared at her closely.

If any man with any brains were treated like this, he would have started a quarrel long ago.

Does Zhou Ze’an think she is too conceited?

No.

He thought she was being arrogant.

If the conditions of her adoptive parents had not restricted her growth, how could he be the one to pick up the treasure now?

Her whole body was glowing and she was so proud that he couldn’t take his eyes off her, his gaze burning with passion.

The whole world was paused, everything around her was blurred, and she was the only one in front of her.

“Yeah, you’re right.”

Qiao Yu touched the goose bumps on his body.

I always feel that Zhou Zean looking at me like this is… weird.

…

Without Bai Yu causing trouble, Qiao Yu lived a very comfortable life.

While Zhou Ze’an is recovering from his injury, she can also help with housework. She doesn’t have to worry about anything at home, at most she just has to take care of her private plot of land.

In the early spring, the sweet potatoes planted in the private plots are ripe, and the vegetables in the front yard are ready to be picked.

However, there are many children in the family, so the vegetables and sweet potatoes are consumed quickly.

Because there was an adult at home, it was not convenient for Qiao Yu to eat alone, so he always hid in the toilet to relieve himself. It just so happens that the stinky smell covers the aroma of the meat…

Such an operation requires a strong heart.

Qiao Yu had a strong heart and could eat without any problems even with two balls of cotton stuffed in his nose.

She has meat to eat every day. Isn’t that much better than many people who can’t even get enough to eat?

Zhou Ze’an returned to the army, and Qiao Yu’s assessment of his strong inner strength came to an end.

Summer arrived quickly, and Qiao Yu successfully obtained his high school diploma.

When riding a bicycle back to the military compound, many curious people asked: “Qiao Mei! How are you? Did you get your diploma?”

Qiao Yu waved her hands: “Here I am! I got it!”

In less than half a day, the news spread throughout the military compound.

It’s nothing more than admiring Qiao Yu’s abilities.

The wives who followed the army were impressed by her eloquence, the educated ones were impressed by her reading ability, and even the men in the army were impressed that Zhou Ze’an had found a good wife.

As soon as she received her diploma, the school actively prepared materials for Qiao Yu and planned a major for her. She is very famous in school because she is not often in school, but she is always present for all exams, big and small, and even crushes many high school students.

People who knew her, were familiar with her, and even strangers all greeted her when they saw her.

Qiao Yu didn’t care about the unfamiliar faces and responded enthusiastically. He even chatted with the classmates he liked for a few more words.

After all, those who can afford to go to high school these days all have well-off families, especially their class, who can catch the last train before the great turmoil. After being assigned jobs, these classmates will be a great resource.

Among the group of potential classmates she made friends with, there were both male and female ones, and there were even a few short-sighted ones who openly or secretly wanted to have a romantic love affair with her…

haha.

Qiao Yu quickly straightened up and said,
“Hey, little classmate, with those skinny arms and legs of yours, you can’t even beat me, let alone my Old Zhou. Let me give you some advice: drop that idea early, or you won’t even have enough life left for Old Zhou to beat out of you.

Don’t think that just because you come from a wealthy family you can sway me — I’m not falling for that!
Even if my background is complicated, I’m not lacking in love. You really think a few cheesy poems and a couple of hairpins could buy me? Keep dreaming!

And one last reminder: if you want to have a successful career in the future, stay away from married women like me!”

A few male classmates were so frightened that whenever they saw her, they’d immediately take a detour — and eventually, they drifted farther and farther away.

On the day of the college entrance examination, the whole family was nervous.

Oh, except Qiao Yu.

Zhou Ze’an even took a leave of absence to send her to the reference.

Early in the morning, Zhou Jun: “Auntie Qiao, let me cook in the morning. You can free your hands.”

Zhou Jun, Zhou Wen and Zhou Wu couldn’t call Qiao Yu “Mom”. The three children discussed it and decided that it would seem strange to continue calling her auntie, so they added a surname.

Qiao Yu nodded, “Okay, the food you cook is much better than mine.”

Zhou Wen was thoughtful and prepared food for her.

Zhou Wu freed her hands and helped her carry things.

Even Dawei and Xiaoyong massaged her shoulders while she was resting.

Qiao Yu felt very comfortable being taken care of, and she said to Zhou Ze’an with emotion: “Old Zhou, the children we raised are really good and filial. They are still young now, so let’s enjoy ourselves when we are old!”

Although she said that…

Qiao Yu did not expect them to take care of her in her old age.

Isn’t it just a compliment that comes naturally to me?

Praising children more will allow them to live in a world of positive energy, which will also be beneficial to their physical and mental health.

When taking exams, Qiao Yu habitually reviews the questions first.

After a quick look, I found that it was not very difficult.

Is she nervous?

Of course not.

Since he started practicing questions at the end of last year, Qiao Yu knew that not only is the quality of college students in this era high, but the questions are also much simpler than those in later generations.

Perhaps it was because the nine-year compulsory education had not yet been popularized, not many people were studying, and there were not enough coupons, so she was allowed to take advantage of the opportunity.

After leaving the examination room, she kept smiling.

There is no doubt about it, it is a sure thing.

Qiao Yu said with great enthusiasm: “Let’s go! I’ll treat you today! Let’s go to the state-owned restaurant!”

Zhou Ze’an and the children breathed a sigh of relief.

The family went to the state-owned restaurant in a grand manner.

Qiao Yu was very generous, and since she was treating, they naturally ordered dishes with more meat.

Zhou Ze’an couldn’t help but say, “Enough, enough, enough to eat.”

Qiao Yu looked at him and said with some regret, “Okay, that’s all for now.”

In 1962, the famine was coming to an end, and most parts of the country were relieved. State-owned restaurants had more meat and vegetables, and even the staple foods were much more substantial than last year.

Qiao Yu thought they would pack up, but she and the children ate their fill, and Zhou Ze’an cleaned up the mess.

The dishes we ordered today are twice the amount we usually cook.

He swept them all?

She looked at his flat abdomen…well, maybe he still had eight-pack abs under his clothes.

Compared with the children’s belly, her belly looks a little bulgy.

After resting for a while, Qiao Yu asked quietly on the way back: “Don’t you usually eat enough?”