Chapter 74

“Thank you, Comrade Xia. I’ll go home and discuss it with my husband.”

Tang Wan was indeed conflicted, so she didn’t give Xia Qing a definite answer.

“Okay, the exam is tomorrow morning at nine o’clock. If you’ve decided, bring your diploma to the exam.

You’ll need a letter of introduction and a household registration booklet to join after you pass. You can ask me if you have any questions.”

Xia Qing wasn’t particularly enthusiastic, but her attitude towards Tang Wan was quite good.

Tang Wan couldn’t imagine how she got along with Qiu Dazhao at home.

As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Huaijing rushed over. He looked Tang Wan up and down with his dark eyes.

“Wife, are you okay?”

When he heard that his wife had jumped into the river to save someone, Lu Huaijing was terrified.

He couldn’t find her when he returned to the family compound. Then he heard that she was at the hospital. Lu Huaijing was worried sick.

“Don’t worry, I’m fine.”

Tang Wan smiled easily, showing no signs of trouble. Lu Huaijing finally breathed a sigh of relief.

“You two chat first. I have something to do.”

Xia Qing hurried away. Then Tang Wan quickly told him what had happened today.

Looking into his eyes, Tang Wan couldn’t help but say, “Lu Huaijing, if I never get pregnant, will you blame me?”

Women are like that. They’re very good at putting themselves in other people’s shoes.

Hearing this, Lu Huaijing looked at Tang Wan and said very seriously, “No, wife. We’ll let fate decide about children.”

To be honest, he didn’t have any strong feelings about children at the moment. He was more looking forward to spending intimate time with Tang Wan in their little world.

But if a child came, he would also try his best to be a good husband and father.

“You pass.”

Tang Wan snorted. Although she didn’t know if Lu Huaijing would change in the future, at least what he said now was sincere.

She told Lu Huaijing about the hospital’s recruitment. Finally, she asked him,

“What do you think?”

“If you want to try, then take the recruitment exam.”

Lu Huaijing’s firm gaze softened Tang Wan’s heart. “Don’t they check everyone’s background when they recruit people at the hospital?”

She was obviously worried that her background would affect Lu Huaijing.

“Your household registration has been moved to the army. You’re a poor peasant, just like my family. It won’t affect you.”

Lu Huaijing gave her a reassurance. She smiled brightly.

“Then I’ll try it.”

Seeing her in such a good mood, Lu Huaijing smiled too. “I support you.”

“By the way, what happened at your army? You brought in a few injured soldiers just now?”

Tang Wan regretted it as soon as she finished speaking. “I didn’t mean to pry. If you can’t say it, it’s okay.”

“It’s not something I can’t say. It’s just that something went wrong during training. It’s not a big deal. The person in charge will deal with it.”

It didn’t happen in Lu Huaijing’s regiment. He had met the commander of the neighboring regiment when he came here.

They had chatted briefly. Lu Huaijing didn’t ask any further details.

It wasn’t a big deal. Tang Wan urged him to go back to the army. “I’m fine. You should continue training.

Don’t let me delay things. I’ll go back as soon as Captain Cheng arrives.”

“Don’t worry about that. Go back first. The doctors will take care of everything.”

Lu Huaijing thought of Cuiying’s family. His expression was a little complicated.

He originally wanted Tang Wan to avoid them. But before they could leave the hospital, two people came towards them.

A young man in military uniform was running quickly, his long legs taking big strides.

A girl with braided hair was following behind him. She ran and said,

“Brother, slow down. Sister-in-law is such a grown-up. Why did she go and jump into the river?

“If something really happens and it brings shame to our Cheng family, you have to talk to her seriously.”

Every word she said was criticizing Cuiying. Tang Wan instantly understood who had been gossiping to Cuiying every day.

“Shut your mouth.”

Captain Cheng turned his head and glared fiercely at his sister. They both noticed Lu Huaijing and Tang Wan.

“Deputy Commander Lu, Sister-in-law.”

Captain Cheng saluted. Cheng Xiaoyue, who was behind him, stared at Lu Huaijing blankly.

Cheng Xiaoyue was short and had a fair face. Her eyes were filled with infatuation as she stared at Lu Huaijing.

“Deputy Commander Lu, why are you here?”

It didn’t look like she was meeting Lu Huaijing for the first time.

Tang Wan felt a little uncomfortable, but she didn’t show it. She looked at Captain Cheng.

“Are you Cuiying’s husband?”

“I am!”

A look of guilt appeared on Captain Cheng’s face. Before he could speak, Cheng Xiaoyue rattled on.

“Comrade, how is my sister-in-law? She’s really something else. She’s so sensitive.

People just say a few words, and she takes it to heart. My brother is so busy all the time. She’s just looking for trouble.”

“Cheng Xiaoyue, shut your mouth!”

Captain Cheng scolded Cheng Xiaoyue angrily, making her eyes red.

“Brother, I’m your own sister. Why are you scolding me for an outsider?”

“She’s not an outsider. She’s your sister-in-law!”

Captain Cheng was so angry that the veins in his forehead were throbbing. Cheng Xiaoyue screamed.

“She’s a hen that can’t lay eggs. You’re so worried about her. I’m going to tell Mom. I’m going to ask Mom to stand up for me!”

Her voice was sharp. It soon attracted the attention of many people in the hospital. Lu Huaijing frowned, and a look of displeasure flashed across his eyes.

Tang Wan thought of Cuiying’s weak appearance. She couldn’t help but remind them,

“Captain Cheng, Comrade Cuiying is pregnant. She almost miscarried just now. She’s probably not in a good state of mind to be stimulated.”

Cheng Xiaoyue’s relentless mouth would probably stimulate Cuiying.

“How could she be pregnant?!”

Cheng Xiaoyue widened her eyes in surprise. She turned to Captain Cheng and said,

“Brother, you’ve hardly been home since you got married. This child might not be yours. It might be someone else’s wild…”

Slap…

Captain Cheng slapped Cheng Xiaoyue across the face. A five-finger mark quickly appeared on her face.

He trembled with anger. “Cheng Xiaoyue, go back and pack your things.

I’ll send you to the train station tomorrow after I take care of my wife.”

“I’m not going!”

Cheng Xiaoyue knew that her brother was serious this time. She stomped her feet and ran far away.

Looking at her back, Captain Cheng’s eyes were filled with heartache. He apologized to Lu Huaijing and Tang Wan.

“Deputy Commander, Sister-in-law, I apologize. I’m sorry for making a scene. It’s all thanks to Sister-in-law for saving my wife.

I’ll personally come to thank you when I’ve taken care of these matters.”

“Don’t be so polite. Go and see Cuiying.”

Tang Wan had a good impression of Captain Cheng, so she didn’t make things difficult for him. She even gave him a few tips.

Captain Cheng left with a complicated heart. Tang Wan walked out with Lu Huaijing.

She thought of the way Cheng Xiaoyue had looked at Lu Huaijing. She asked directly,

“Are you close to his sister?”

“Wife, don’t be angry. Let me explain.”

Lu Huaijing looked innocent. He said helplessly, “You probably don’t know why Cheng Xiaoyue followed Cuiying to the army.”

“Why?”

Tang Wan had a feeling that the answer might surprise her.