Chapter 78 : Don’t Be Too Nice to Me

Because of Lin Xiangnan’s strong request, Gu Zhenhua took another day off the next day and borrowed a small truck from the canteen to go out for shopping.

Lin Xiangnan bought several basins alone, as well as towels ,kettles, and other commonly used items. She also bought two wardrobes and kitchen cabinets… the house was so empty that Lin Xiangnan couldn’t get used to it.

A large amount of money and coupons were spent, and Gu Zhenhua didn’t bat an eye.

“Should we buy a bicycle? It’ll be more convenient for you to go into town. The grocery store and general store in the family compound don’t have much.” Gu Zhenhua suggested.

He could endure hardship, but he never wanted Lin Xiangnan to endure hardship. Even if Lin Xiangnan spent all the money in the house, the army would pay him next month.

“Buy it. It’s not convenient to go out without a car.”

Lin Xiangnan sold the bicycle from her hometown to her uncle Hu at a 60% discount, only 100 yuan, no tickets required. This price was really affordable.

The bicycle would definitely be ridden if it stayed at home. They only had one bicycle, but she had two brothers, it would be awkward for anyone to use it, so Lin Xiangnan simply sold it.

Lin Xiangnan locked up the other miscellaneous items in her room, untouched, so she could still use them when she went back.

Many unhappy women nowadays don’t dare to divorce immediately because they don’t have their own place in their parents’ home, and they have nowhere to live after the divorce.

Although Lin Xiangnan was now following Gu Zhenhua to join the army, she wouldn’t dispose of her house in her hometown easily.

For this, she had specifically warned Hu Meili. If Hu Meili disposed of her house recklessly, she would burn it down when she came back, no one would get away with it.

Hu Meili knew what she meant and immediately said, “You’re judging a gentleman by a villain’s heart. I, Hu Meili, am not that kind of person.”

Lin Xiangnan was actually fine, she just liked to eat and be lazy, and she didn’t have a bad reputation. But Gu Zhenhua was a notorious troublemaker.

Hu Meili really didn’t dare to act recklessly.

Actually, Gu Zhenhua only had a bad reputation in his hometown. In the army, his reputation was quite good.

As soon as his truck came back that night, Political Commissar Xu and Battalion Commander Wang from both sides came to help him carry things.

Political Commissar Xu helped carry the cabinet and said to Gu Zhenhua, “I told you! You were packing too simply before, you didn’t believe me. You think your sister-in-law is like you, used to living like a monk.”

“Xiaonan’s living habits are really different from mine.” Gu Zhenhua said strangely, “She even uses floral bedsheets.”

This really didn’t fit his tough guy image.

Political Commissar Xu coughed lightly and said awkwardly, “My family does too.”

The two looked at each other and said nothing.

They couldn’t argue with their wives over these trivial matters.

After putting the large items in place, Political Commissar Xu and the others left, leaving Gu Zhenhua to tidy up the other miscellaneous items.

Seeing them leave, Lin Xiangnan asked, “They helped out so much. Aren’t you going to invite them for dinner?”

“The house isn’t cleaned up yet, we’ll talk about inviting guests in a few days.”

Lin Xiangnan nodded and started arranging the small items, specifically labeling the basins used in the house.

Before going to bed that night, Lin Xiangnan urged Gu Zhenhua to go to the bathroom to take a shower, reminding him, “Use the new soap and the new towel.”

She couldn’t bring herself to kiss that handsome face without a fresh wash.

Gu Zhenhua wasn’t dirty, he just followed the crowd. Everyone in the army did it this way, so he did too. When he was with Lin Xiangnan, he followed her rules and did whatever she asked.

After washing up, he got into Lin Xiangnan’s bed.

Lin Xiangnan, like a puppy, sniffed his neck hard, making sure he was really clean and fragrant, before turning her head and kissing his corner of the mouth.

Gu Zhenhua took the opportunity to hug her in his arms, “I miss you so much…”

“Me too.”

The two of them hid under the covers, whispering sweet nothings.

But Gu Zhenhua was gentle with his words, but not with his hands. He made Lin Xiangnan push him away several times.

Since there was meat to eat, Gu Zhenhua didn’t mind cleaning himself up, it wasn’t a hassle anyway.

Their life at night was quite harmonious, but there were plenty of things happening during the day.

The next day, when Gu Zhenhua got up and got dressed to go out, Lin Xiangnan pointed to the cabinet and said, “I bought you two woolen vests, put them on when you go out. It’s cold.”

Lin Xiangnan had packed her own large package from her hometown, and Gu Zhenhua didn’t look closely when she was buying things. Gu Zhenhua didn’t know that Lin Xiangnan had prepared sweaters for him.

He frowned, didn’t say anything, and put on the sweater.

Lin Xiangnan saw his expression and asked curiously, “You don’t like this?”

You can’t see this sweater under the military uniform anyway, it’s for warmth, everyone wears it like this.

“I like it. But you should buy less of these good things for me. Just buy them for yourself.”

Hearing this answer, Lin Xiangnan couldn’t help but laugh and replied, “Wear it. I don’t lack these.”

Because of the wake-up call, Lin Xiangnan couldn’t stay in bed and had to get up with him.

After washing her face, brushing her teeth, and getting ready, the eggs in the pot were done.

Gu Zhenhua saw it and sighed, “Don’t cook eggs for me in the future.”

“You don’t like it?” Lin Xiangnan said naturally, “Then I’ll go to the canteen and get steamed buns and porridge.”

“That’s not what I meant.”

Gu Zhenhua reached out and cupped Lin Xiangnan’s face, looking into her eyes and said, “Xiaonan, I know you like me. But you can’t be too nice to me. Men can’t be spoiled, they’ll be spoiled.”

This was not the first time Lin Xiangnan had heard him say this.

They came from the same place, and Lin Xiangnan also knew why he was like this. He was simply scared by Gu Fugen and Gu Chouni, and he also hated that kind of husband-wife relationship in his heart, and he desperately wanted to avoid it.

“That’s your dad and your brother. You’re not like that. You’re a completely different person from Gu Fugen now.”

Gu Zhenhua shook his head, “There’s no difference. All men are the same.”

This made Lin Xiangnan helpless.

Hu Meili could eat and drink, but she would scold Lin Xiangnan for spending money recklessly.

Gu Zhenhua didn’t mind her spending money, but only if she spent it on herself. He let her buy whatever she wanted when they were shopping. But if she was a little nicer to Gu Zhenhua, he wouldn’t like it.

Gu Zhenhua wasn’t stingy with money when he was alone.

What he minded was Lin Xiangnan being too nice to him. It was okay once or twice, but if it went on, Gu Zhenhua would get nervous.

“Don’t worry, I’ll never be like your mother in my life. Whatever delicious food there is, I’ll take care of my man first.”

Lin Xiangnan said dissatisfied, “But we’re not short of money. I can’t wear a cotton-padded jacket while you wear patches, I eat fish and meat while you eat bran and swallow vegetables. What would I be then?”