Chapter 56

Tang Wan’s smile faded. She said to Tang Zhou, “Zhouzhou, I bought you new clothes and new books. Let’s go inside and take a look.”

The clothes were specially chosen from the mall. There were very few that fit the style of this era.

“Okay.”

Although Tang Zhou was young, he wasn’t stupid. He obediently followed Tang Wan back into the house.

Lu Huaijing then strode to the entrance of the courtyard, opened the door, and saluted.

“Director Xu!”

He thought that Director Xu had come because of Xu Heping. If that was the case, he wanted to have a good talk with him.

But he didn’t expect Director Xu to hand him a piece of paper. “This is your wife and brother-in-law’s household registration transfer certificate.”

“Thank you, Director.”

Lu Huaijing excitedly opened the certificate and saw that his wife was fine. Her household registration was following his.

But Tang Zhou’s was more difficult. It was rare for it to be approved.

Seeing how happy he was, Director Xu couldn’t help but remind him, “Huaijing, we’re old comrades-in-arms.

Don’t blame me for speaking bluntly. Although your wife has severed ties with her parents,

she is still their child. This will affect your advancement.”

He might not be able to get promoted for a few years.

“Thank you for reminding me, Director. This is my father’s wish.”

Before Lu Huaijing went to pick up Tang Wan, he had been a little depressed.

But after he picked her up, he felt that such a bright girl was worth it.

He would work hard to earn more military merits. He would eventually be able to change the current situation.

“That was an arranged marriage!”

Director Xu was exasperated. “There are so many female comrades in the song and dance troupe. You don’t have to choose her!

Besides the song and dance troupe, there are so many female doctors and nurses in our military hospital. They’re no worse than Tang Wan!”

“She’s the best for me.”

Lu Huaijing’s tone was very firm. He thought that maybe it was fate.

He found Tang Wan very appealing, and they got along very well together.

“You’re stubborn.”

Director Xu shook his head. He didn’t really intend to force them to get a divorce. He was just giving him a friendly reminder.

He also admitted that Lu Huaijing was a responsible man.

Before leaving, Director Xu opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but he didn’t say anything in the end.

Forget it. Let the children and women settle their own disputes.

Director Xu left, but Lu Huaijing was still stunned. Why didn’t he mention the fight?

His hands were itching.

“What was he doing here?”

Tang Wan came out of the house after he left. She felt that Lu Huaijing’s expression was a little regretful.

“He brought the household registration transfer certificate. I’ll go get your household registrations transferred tomorrow.”

Lu Huaijing handed the paper to Tang Wan. Once their household registrations were transferred, their food rations and other things would also be transferred.

That would be a complete break from the past.

“So soon?”

Tang Wan’s eyes lit up. Once their household registrations were transferred, she and Tang Zhou would have official identities.

That was what her parents had painstakingly arranged for her to marry Lu Huaijing for.

“I was worried that someone would find out something. I called the leader before I came back and asked him to apply for it.”

Lu Huaijing was never afraid of these things. In fact, the only people who knew Tang Wan’s identity besides the leader were Director Xu.

But they had all tacitly agreed not to reveal it.

“You’re so thoughtful.”

Tang Wan finished reading the certificate and then handed it back to Lu Huaijing. Then she happily took things out of her backpack.

“I’ve bought all the things we need. You can come home for dinner from now on.”

She had bought everything, from pots and pans to bowls and chopsticks, as well as food. But when she took out the pork belly and braised pork bones,

Tang Zhou’s eyes widened in surprise. “Sister, why are there so many?”

“Mom and Dad used to hide meat from us. We were lucky if we could just smell it.”

Tang Zhou was surprised. His sister was bringing home huge chunks of meat.

Tang Wan knew that her actions would be considered extravagant in this era, but she was hungry.

There was so much food in her space. She didn’t want to be skin and bones.

“Lu Huaijing, you must have a lot of comrades you’re close to. Now that we’re married, aren’t you going to invite them over for a gathering?”

Tang Wan was just saying it casually. If they weren’t invited, she would keep it for herself. Perfect!

Lu Huaijing was touched when he heard Tang Wan say this. It turned out that she was doing all this for him.

No wonder people said that having a wife was good. He thought about it seriously and then said,

“We should invite them over for a meal.”

Tang Wan: …

She didn’t expect to shoot herself in the foot. But it was probably a good idea to reciprocate.

So she smiled and said, “Then you’re in charge of notifying them. I’ll be in charge of preparing. How about tomorrow?”

As for the five-drawer chest of drawers, she could pick it up the day after tomorrow.

“Okay.”

Lu Huaijing grinned. “Thank you, wife. I’ll help you when I get back from training tomorrow.”

“How many people will there be?”

Tang Wan needed to prepare in advance. This was her first time meeting Lu Huaijing’s comrades. She wanted to make a good impression.

“Fifteen or twenty.”

Lu Huaijing was worried that Tang Wan would be tired. He quickly said, “I’ll tell them not to bring their families.”

Tang Wan: …

“You decide. I’m going to cook dinner.”

Tang Wan had been riding her bicycle all day. Now, her stomach was growling. She steamed some rice.

Then she cut some braised meat and stir-fried some large intestines. It smelled delicious.

While she was cooking, Tang Zhou went to take a bath. Tang Wan went to call Lu Huaijing for dinner.

She noticed that he was digging in the yard, busy and happy.

“Why are you digging in the middle of the night?”

Tang Wan was confused. She saw Lu Huaijing put the borrowed hoe aside. He wiped the sweat off his forehead with the towel around his neck.

“You and your mother said you wanted to plant some vegetables. I’m taking advantage of the fact that I’m home tonight to dig the soil first.”

His wife wouldn’t have to work so hard. Looking at her delicate hands, he knew that she had never worked in the fields before she married him.

“Thank you for your hard work. Come and eat.”

Tang Wan’s heart warmed. This man was so thoughtful. In fact, Tang Shi had married her to Lu Huaijing for this reason.

After all, the original owner had never worked in the fields. Even if she hadn’t been sent down, she wouldn’t have been able to handle being a young intellectual in the brigade.

“I’ll do it after dinner.”

Lu Huaijing put down the hoe and followed Tang Wan back to the kitchen. Although it was already dark,

there wasn’t much entertainment in this era. It was only seven o’clock. Lu Huaijing could still work after dinner.

“Brother-in-law, wash your hands.”

Tang Zhou poured a basin of water for Lu Huaijing. His big eyes were full of admiration.

Since coming to the army, Tang Zhou knew how capable his brother-in-law was. He had become his little fan.

“Thank you, Zhouzhou.”

Lu Huaijing didn’t say much. If he told him not to do it, Tang Zhou might become even more restrained.

Sometimes, true family members don’t care about these details.

After washing his hands, the three of them sat at the table, staring at the greasy dishes. Tang Zhou’s eyes lit up.

But he was very well-mannered. He didn’t pick up his chopsticks. He just swallowed his saliva, his eyes longing.

“I made this according to my own taste. It’s a bit spicy. If you don’t like it, I’ll put less next time.”

Tang Wan said this to Lu Huaijing. After all, she and Tang Zhou had the same taste.