frightfiction Chapter 847 A Selfish and Greedy Country Wife Accompanying the Army (11)
Chapter 847 A Selfish and Greedy Country Wife Accompanying the Army (11)
That evening, Cheng Lifeng pieced together the shredded paper under the desk lamp.
The contents of the letter were presented to him in their entirety.
He scanned the lines of text expressionlessly.
On the surface, the letter did not contain anything excessive.
But this cousin...
Cheng Lifeng recalled how Mu Zhou had been so angry when he mentioned her last night that he almost stomped his feet.
His brows furrowed slowly.
*
Cheng Lifeng is off work today and got up early to cook breakfast.
A simple bowl of corn porridge and eggs, along with a stir-fried vegetable dish.
When Mu Zhou woke up, she saw his tall figure standing in the kitchen and was momentarily dazed.
Hearing the noise, Cheng Lifeng turned around to look at her:
"There's hot water in the kettle, wash your face and come eat."
Mu Zhou nodded obediently and went to wash up.
Perhaps because of his military service, Cheng Lifeng rarely spoke with emotion, giving off a businesslike, commanding tone.
But because he works quietly, this tone isn't offensive.
Mu Zhou quickly washed up and returned to the table.
After the meal, the two set off for the city.
As soon as I stepped outside, my neighbor, Sister Zhang, gave me a teasing smile.
The young couple seemed quite affectionate.
Everyone in the compound said that Battalion Commander Cheng's wife was forced into marriage; out of filial piety and a sense of responsibility, Battalion Commander Cheng had no choice but to marry her.
But in her opinion, Battalion Commander Cheng was clearly very skilled.
Today they brought back a hair dryer and a sewing machine, and tomorrow they'll bring back a bicycle.
These days, I'm also asking around for tape recorders and televisions.
Judging by his attitude, preparing three turns and one sound for his wife isn't enough; he's aiming for the new four major appliances.
Lucheng is considered a big city, with no shortage of wealthy people, and televisions are no longer as rare as they used to be, but there aren't many families that can afford the four major appliances.
It's not that they can't afford it or can't buy it, but that they're unwilling to spend the money.
A man who is willing to spend money on his wife is unlikely to have married her reluctantly.
Sister Zhang saw it all clearly.
Others naturally saw the two leaving side by side and couldn't help but come to Sister Zhang to whisper about it.
"I heard that Battalion Commander Cheng is really annoyed with his country wife, and he doesn't give her a good look at home, is that right?"
Sister Zhang rolled her eyes:
"Nonsense, Battalion Commander Cheng dotes on his wife. He doesn't even let her cook, so he brings her food from the canteen every day."
"What? Battalion Commander Cheng's wife doesn't even cook? What's she doing here? Is she here to enjoy herself?"
The other sister-in-law laughed:
"They're just living a life of luxury, all because Battalion Commander Cheng dotes on his wife."
While the group chatted and laughed, Mu Zhou and Cheng Lifeng had already boarded the bus to the city.
Mu Zhou was preoccupied with something and somewhat lacking in interest, but once he stepped into the department store, he immediately regained his usual liveliness.
She was overwhelmed by the sights, looking at this and that.
The dazzling array of goods displayed on the counter is truly a pleasure to behold.
Mu Zhou looked around and around, the bustling crowd unable to dampen her spirits.
Cheng Lifeng didn't stop her, but followed closely behind her, raising his strong arm to block anyone who tried to squeeze through.
He stood firmly beside her like a pillar of strength.
Mu Zhou slowed his pace in front of the candy counter.
The colorful candies were piled up there, looking quite appealing, though I had no idea what flavors they were.
At a glance, there are probably dozens of kinds of candy.
Seeing her bright, sparkling eyes staring at him, Cheng Lifeng took the initiative to lead her to the counter to queue up.
Which one would you like to eat?
Mu Zhou subconsciously started picking, but quickly shook his head:
"I'm just looking. I'm an adult now, I don't like sweets."
She said it against her will.
A smile appeared in Cheng Lifeng's eyes.
Does she even realize how obvious her lies are?
His dark, bright eyes were full of his true thoughts.
He paused for a moment, then began to speak:
“Adults can eat candy too,” he added, “and it can also be served to guests when they come over.”
Mu Zhou was immediately persuaded and began to make his selection.
But there are just too many choices.
Fruit candies, milk candies, liqueur-filled candies, shortbread, peanut brittle, and some other candies whose flavors I don't know.
They have practically everything you could want.
Seeing her difficulty in making a choice, Cheng Lifeng directly said to the sales clerk:
"Weigh three ounces of each item."
Mu Zhou was startled and instinctively tried to stop him.
But Cheng Lifeng had already come up with a reason.
"It's cold now, so the sugar won't melt easily. It's okay to buy more."
Mu Zhou ultimately couldn't resist the temptation.
After weighing it, Cheng Lifeng opened a small package and pushed it in front of Mu Zhou.
Mu Zhou tried to be reserved, but her hand unconsciously reached into the bag.
She took a piece of liqueur-filled candy.
The liqueur-filled candies are wrapped in pretty, semi-transparent colored paper, with the chocolate cone-shaped filling encasing the liqueur.
One sip and the liquor filling will overflow.
The strong aroma of alcohol blends together with the sweetness of chocolate.
In the past, Mu Zhou would have thought it was too salty, but now, she only thought it was delicious.
She chewed with relish.
After finishing the candy, she couldn't bear to throw away the pretty wrapper, so she carefully folded it and put it in her pocket.
A few glistening drops of wine still clung to her pink lips. Mu Zhou extended her small tongue and unconsciously licked them.
Cheng Lifeng's gaze fell on her lips, and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.
He wasn't a sweet tooth, but he couldn't resist peeling open a candy at that moment.
The taste of the candy spread in my mouth, but it was milder than I had imagined.
He lowered his eyes.
I always felt that the candy in her mouth was sweeter.
*
After buying candy, the two went to the ready-made clothing section.
In addition to down jackets, there are also light coats and shirts on the shelves.
Even skirts were on display.
Seeing Mu Zhou's surprise, the sales clerk kindly explained:
"That's how it is in big cities. You have to buy clothes in advance so you can wear them as soon as the weather changes. We're doing this to keep up with the trends."
Mu Zhou was dressed in a drab, drab style, and was wearing clothes that were clearly made by the tailor himself.
But Cheng Lifeng, who was next to her, was wearing a military uniform, so the sales clerk naturally treated Mu Zhou a little better.
She introduced the bread-themed clothing to Mu Zhou.
Compared to cotton-padded coats, puffer jackets are not only lightweight and stylish, but also provide warmth.
Mu Zhou took a liking to it at first sight.
But when I saw the price, it was over a hundred yuan, and I immediately looked away.
Unexpectedly, after she followed the salesperson around and came back, Cheng Lifeng had already paid for a puffer jacket.
"Try this on and see if it fits."
Before Mu Zhou could react, she was pushed to the mirror inside.
The moment she put on the puffer jacket, a soft and comfortable feeling enveloped her.
It is indeed warmer than a cotton-padded coat.
Moreover, she looked 20 pounds thinner after putting it on.
Mu Zhou is afraid of the cold. After arriving in Lücheng, he always wrapped himself up tightly in layers of clothing, whether he was going out or meeting people.
The newly made cotton-padded jacket was stuffed full of cotton, so I didn't care that I looked like a round ball when I wore it.
No wonder they always thought she was strong and muscular.
Now, even though this puffy puffer jacket is still puffy, it makes me look much slimmer.
In particular, the white and sky blue color scheme is brighter, unlike the dark color of her previous cotton-padded coat.
This size fits her perfectly.