novelraw Chapter 253 This is definitely a very intelligent and not to be trifled with.
Chapter 253 This is definitely a very intelligent and not to be trifled with.
As she spoke, she picked up a dumpling and took a bite: "Sister-in-law Gu's cooking is really good, very authentic Northeastern steamed dumplings, with sauerkraut and pork filling! Chen Song, have a bite!"
Tong Yuheng picked up a dumpling he had already taken a bite of and put it into Li Chengsong's mouth, where he ate it with a smile.
Li Chengsong said, "The steamed dumplings are good, quite delicious. I prefer my mother-in-law's meat-filled buns, served with mixed soup! That's a taste I've loved since I was a child."
Tong Yuheng replied, "That's easy! You can come back anytime you want to eat, and my mom will definitely make it for you!"
Watching the interaction between the two, Gu Wenqian felt another blow to her heart. "Are you saying my mom's steamed dumplings don't suit your taste?" Li Chengsong's cool and aloof expression transformed into a tender and affectionate one when facing his lover, almost overflowing with sweetness! Was this really the person she knew?
The couple chatted about family matters as if no one else was around, as if Gu Wenqian didn't exist. The meal was ruined; Gu Wenqian only ate a couple of bites before saying goodbye and leaving.
"Look at the young ladies in your performing arts troupe, they eat so little! They suffer so much to maintain their slim figures!" Tong Yuheng handed her the lunchbox her husband had washed, along with two bags of Yan City pastries, and gave them to Gu Wenqian: "These are local specialties I brought, Sister-in-law Gu, please try them!"
Gu Wenqian left with her things, looking as if she had suffered a great blow: "Did I not eat enough? I was choked by your PDA!"
She returned home with a dejected look, just in time to see her father glaring at her sternly: "You went to Li Chengsong's house? Did you see his wife? Isn't she prettier than you?"
His wife immediately glared at him: "How can you talk about your daughter like that? Have you even met Little Li's wife?"
"Whether I've seen her or not is none of your daughter's business! She's married! I don't know what she's thinking! If you spoil her like this, she'll cause a huge disaster, and the whole family will suffer because of her!"
"I won't think about him anymore, okay? In your heart, your daughter is nothing, and no one can compare to her, right?" Gu Wenqian retorted to her father, still spoiled!
"I just want to wake you up. It's the weekend, and one of my comrades is coming over. His son is two years older than you. He's just a platoon leader, but he works very hard and will soon be promoted to deputy company commander!"
"I'm not seeing him! I have dance practice with my colleagues this weekend!" Gu Wenqian ran upstairs, her heart heavy with sorrow. Why was it that the first person she fell for was already married?
She wasn't determined to have Li Chengsong, but she was somewhat resentful. It wasn't that she wanted to steal someone else's husband, but she felt that he and his wife might not have a good relationship, otherwise why would it have taken him so long to let her come and join him in the military?
Perhaps their marriage was arranged, perhaps they would divorce, but she would still have a chance. The reality was, however, that they had a very good relationship; she could see the doting affection in Li Chengsong's eyes for his wife—it was so intense he couldn't even see a hair on her head!
Well, I have to let go, even if I can't! Li Chengsong's wife seems quite young and beautiful; when they stand together, people would say they're the same age. In terms of looks, she doesn't have any obvious advantage over his wife.
Gu Wenqian tried to calm herself down at home. Her mother, worried she might be hungry, brought her food and offered her much advice. The implication was that someone as outstanding as Li Chengsong was very rare, and given their age difference of over ten years, they weren't destined to be husband and wife.
If he were ten years younger and met a girl as wonderful as her daughter, he would definitely be attracted to her too. Therefore, if you meet the wrong person at the wrong time, you should give up. Commissar Gu's wife was better suited for counseling; she knew her daughter's mental block, and after her advice, her daughter's mood improved significantly.
She sighed softly, leaving her daughter to figure things out on her own, while also becoming quite interested in Li Chengsong's wife. This girl's got some skills; she made her daughter back down after just one meeting!
Knowing her daughter's thoughts, she was against it, but didn't criticize her harshly. Girls' love is often blind and passionate; she insisted on getting hurt, and the more she tried to stop her, the harder she would fall.
Keep an eye on her to prevent her from making a serious mistake. Sending her some food in her name isn't a big deal. Let her be ignored a few more times, and her heart will slowly grow cold.
She also felt sorry for her daughter, who met such an amazing man as Li Chengsong at such a young age, and it would be difficult for her to find a partner in the future!
Political Commissar Gu's wife is named Zheng Lihong. She had never served in the military and used to work in the neighborhood committee. So after being transferred here, she worked in the Military Dependents Coordination Office, which was similar to her previous job. Her main job was to arrange educational activities for the military dependents in the military compound and to mediate family conflicts and disputes among them.
Zheng Lihong also went to Tong Yuheng's house in the afternoon, firstly to show concern for the newly arrived family member, and secondly because she was curious about what Li Chengsong's wife was like.
"You must be Xiao Tong. I'm Political Commissar Gu's wife. You can call me Sister Zheng. You look so young, are you even twenty?" Zheng Lihong couldn't help but ask as soon as she saw the young face.
"Hello, Sister Zheng, I was born in 1952, and I'm twenty-seven years old!" Tong Yuheng replied.
She truly doesn't look old. Since cultivating immortality techniques and frequently spending time in a space with accelerated time, it hasn't affected her much. If she were to grow as fast as crops planted there, she would be incredibly old by now!
"Wow, this room has been freshly painted, it looks quite nice. It's just that there's not enough stuff. If you need tables, chairs, cabinets or anything else, you can get them from the logistics department. Just let me know if you need any help."
"Thank you, Sister Zheng. I'm not busy, I'll take my time with it. I'll definitely let you know if I need anything."
"We military dependents have a group activity once a month. Sometimes it's ideological education and learning, sometimes it's a small activity. We hope you'll actively participate!"
"Oh, I'll definitely go. But I can't dance or sing, so I'll just be a cheerleader!"
"That kind of event only happens once a year. If you don't like performing, just watch and show your support. Oh, by the way, the weather is getting warmer now, and military families can all be allocated a plot of land. Do you want to get one? The harvest is basically all yours."
"I don't need it, I don't have time to tend to it. I can just use the little space in my yard to grow vegetables."
"That's true, you can come visit us sometime!" Zheng Lihong didn't stay long and didn't mention her daughter at all.
Xiao Tong is a calm and easygoing girl with a serene and composed demeanor, yet also possesses a keen insight that sees through everything. She is definitely a very intelligent person, and not someone to be trifled with!
She had made up her mind to go home and talk to her daughter properly, and make sure she didn't get close to Li Chengsong again!