Reborn as a Tough Army Wife

Chapter 602 - 597: Settling In (Second Update)

Luo Dashan, unfamiliar with the city, would have been happy to live next to Li Yuchun and chat with Fang Ping’an frequently. He eagerly replied, "Willing, willing."

However, he worried that the house big enough for Li Yuchun’s family of four might have too high a rent, posing a heavy burden on Luo Zhiyong, and he quickly added, "But is the house expensive?"

"A bit expensive is okay," responded Luo Honglan, immediately turning to ask Li Yuchun, "Aunt Yuchun, is the house big?"

Li Yuchun smiled and said, "Neither big nor small, just like mine with two rooms, one big and one small, able to fit two beds. For cooking and such, you just use the outside corridor."

Having visited Li Yuchun’s house many times, Luo Honglan was familiar with the setup and quickly suggested, "Then that’ll work. Let’s go have a look tomorrow, and if the price is right, we’ll rent it right away."

Li Yuchun nodded and added, "Hmm, the previous tenants just moved out, and the house is all clean. If you like it, you could just bring some clothes and buy some tables or something to move in, as it seems there’s already bed and chairs."

Luo Honglan nodded and hurriedly discussed it with Fang Pingying, who agreed to check out the house the next day.

In fact, Fang Pingying was also in favor of Luo Dashan moving there, as he could look after each other with Fang Ping’an, and the elders could chat together in their spare time.

Luo Dashan was not like Zhou Yunmei; he was an honest man and was unlikely to seek advantages, preventing any trouble if they lived together.

In the evening, after dinner, Luo Honglan took Luo Dashan to stay at a guesthouse.

Originally, Fang Pingying had thought about making do at home, where there were three rooms, and she could share with the two kids, but Luo Dashan, influenced by what Li Yuchun had said, insisted on staying outside.

After Luo Dashan left, Fang Ping’an inquired about the recent happenings in the Luo Family, and upon learning everything, he sighed softly, "If they could really separate, it’d be good for both Zhiyong and Pingying..."

Hearing this, Li Yuchun cut off Fang Ping’an, "What do you mean ’both’? I refuse to allow them to be together anymore. Haven’t the past two years been tough enough for your daughter?"

"You..." Fang Ping’an was about to argue that seeing his daughter like this, who had no intention of marrying someone else, she couldn’t remain unmarried her whole life, and if the Luo Family’s issues were resolved, there was nothing wrong with Luo Zhiyong.

Fang Ping’an always had a good impression of Luo Zhiyong, who treated Fang Pingying well and was also very filial to them, often remembering to buy them things during festivals whenever Fang Pingying was too busy to remember.

Although the gifts were not very expensive, they were still thoughtful.

Conceptually, a man’s view on such matters is different, feeling that indulging one’s family a bit is not unforgivable. In their generation, the lesson taught was that parents can do no wrong, and when parents err, the children owe them remedies.

However, Fang Pingying was his daughter, and he did pity her for the hard life endured. Moreover, Zhou Yunmei was truly too much, which is why he initially agreed to their divorce.

If the issues could be resolved now, he believed that there were no longer any significant barriers preventing Fang Pingying and Luo Zhiyong from being together.

But seeing Li Yuchun speak in such a manner, Fang Ping’an refrained from continuing the conversation. After all, even though the Luo Family’s issue was claimed to be resolved, it had only been a few days. Whether or not trouble will reoccur, only time could tell.

The next day, Fang Pingying got up early and saw that the two little ones were still sleeping soundly. She went to the store and brought some items Auntie Fang entrusted for Yu’er.

Yu’er was working in the provincial city and could not return home often throughout the year. It was rare for her to get homemade goods, so she was delighted with the items Fang Pingying brought her.

After asking about the family’s situation, Luo Honglan and Luo Dashan also came over.

Luo Dashan spoke a few words with Yu’er, and then Fang Pingying asked Yu’er to close the store temporarily and go home to look after the two kids while she and Luo Honglan accompanied Luo Dashan to Li Yuchun’s place to look at a house.

When they arrived at Li Yuchun’s home, the landlord had just been called over by Li Yuchun.

The room Luo Dashan wanted to rent was right diagonally opposite Li Yuchun’s own house; one could see it from Li Yuchun’s room. The layout was exactly the same as Li Yuchun’s, with a large room at the front where a bed could be placed, a small dining hall on the outside, and a small room inside where a bed and a desk could fit.

The landlord was generous because of his good relationship with Li Yuchun, and since this room was simply being switched out, it was better to rent it out to earn some money; he offered a very low price.

Fang Pingying thought it was all good, and since Luo Dashan liked the idea that it was close to her home and he could often see Ruirui and Yaoyao, he readily agreed.

Fang Pingying saw everyone was satisfied, so she straight away paid six months’ rent. Then, Fang Pingying and Luo Honglan went out and bought some secondhand household items, and soon, the house looked decent and felt like home.

After everything was arranged, it was already the afternoon, and Fang Pingying planned to go home, as she was worried about the two little ones at home.

Temporarily, due to concern over Luo Dashan’s health and fearing he might not get used to being alone, she discussed with Luo Honglan, "Honglan, during this period, please stay here with your dad."

Hearing this, Luo Dashan immediately shook his head and said, "I don’t need her to stay; doesn’t she have to help you look after Ruirui and Yaoyao every day? Let her go; I can take care of myself at home."

Luo Honglan knew Ruirui and Yaoyao couldn’t do without her, but she couldn’t ignore Luo Dashan either. So she said, "Sister-in-law, how about this: I’ll come back at night to sleep, then cook breakfast for dad in the morning, head over to your place, come back at noon to make him lunch, that should work."

"That works too." Fang Pingying found it acceptable and nodded in agreement.

However, today Fang Pingying did not let Luo Honglan go back; she went back herself.

But just as she was about to leave, Luo Dashan called out to her, pulling out a hundred dollars from his pocket and handing it to Fang Pingying, "Pingying, the rental and shopping for items must have cost quite some money. Take this for now, and keep a note of the other expenses. When Zhiyong comes back, he can settle with you. You know I..."

Luo Dashan didn’t finish his sentence and lowered his head, feeling embarrassed. He felt completely useless now, unable to do anything and still needing daily medication. The expenses for renting the house and everything else made him feel terrible about bringing such a financial burden to his son and daughter-in-law.

He might have felt better if Fang Pingying was still his daughter-in-law, but now she was not, and she was covering all the expenses, making him feel ashamed.

Especially, he knew that the recent hospital expenses at home were all covered by Fang Pingying. Although it was said to be a loan, how could it ever be fully repaid? It was practically a giveaway.

ps: Here are some recommendations for other completed books by Si Ye: "Lotus Fragrant Garden," "Fat Field Joyful Things," and "Top-grade Cute Wife." Another update tonight, stay tuned.