My little country wife whom I haven't seen for eight years has come to join the army

"Hmm?" Lu Qinchuan looked up at her, his heart warming again. It seemed like his parents always discussed important matters at the dinner table. He had been away from home for too long, and now that he felt home again, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

What did this guy's inexplicable smile mean before we even discussed it? The words were already on the tip of her tongue, but it wasn't in Zhou Ruoyu's nature to hold them back. She pursed her lips again, staring intently at Lu Qinchuan's expression, and voiced her desire to team up with Zhou Shufen to make dresses and sell them.

Lu Qinchuan raised his eyebrows and asked, "Sell it to the two young men at the entrance of the alley?"

Zhou Ruoyu was a little stunned as she didn't expect the other party to have such keen perception ability. However, it seemed that this matter was a black market transaction after all and could not be hidden from her.

He nodded heavily and gave the other person a determined look.

Lu Qinchuan slurped and lowered his eyes to eat all the noodles in the bowl. Then he put down his chopsticks and sniffed hard: "Don't be too hasty. Let me find out from the side whether those two young men are reliable."

Look, look, this is the benefit of holding on to the right thigh.

A smile immediately spread across Zhou Ruoyu's face. She happily stood up to clear the dishes, her voice full of joy: "Sister Zhou's cooking skills are really good. How can such a talent be buried? She said that her mother was criticized because she worked as a tailor in a landlord's house. That has nothing to do with her. Don't you think so..."

He talked to himself, busying himself back and forth from the living room to the kitchen, muttering to himself about these trivial matters that he usually thought were the most tedious.

Lu Qinchuan sat at the table, propping his elbows on the table, his chin in his hand, and quietly watched her busying around. He even wished that time would stop at this moment.

But this moment of silence was soon broken. The people in the military family compound knew that Lu Qinchuan had returned home to recuperate, and people started visiting him early in the morning.

Zhou Shufen's voice rang out from outside the gate: "Captain Lu, sister, are you finished eating? There are guests coming."

After being scolded by Zhou Ruoyu early in the morning, Captain Zhu and Zhou Shufen learned their lesson. They did not think of leaning over the wall to see what was happening in the yard, but instead started to walk through the main gate in a serious manner.

Following Lu Qinchuan's sneer, Zhou Ruoyu hurried out, untying her apron while responding to her: "Sister Zhou, come in quickly."

The door was ajar, but she didn't rush in. After hearing Zhou Ruoyu's response, Zhou Shufen pushed the door open. Zhou Ruoyu saw a dozen women of different heights and weights walking in from outside the door, all carrying things in their hands.

"Everyone heard that Captain Lu went home to recuperate, so they all came to visit..." Zhou Shufen greeted the women inside without any hesitation. When she passed by Zhou Ruoyu, she whispered, "We came to see the skirts too."

Zhou Ruoyu then realized it belatedly and let the women go to the main room. Lu Qinchuan had already returned to the bedroom. After all, he was still wearing a vest and shorts.

Without Captain Lu around, the women relaxed even more. After a few pleasantries, a sister-in-law in a blue shirt put down her things and immediately glued her eyes to Zhou Ruoyu: "Sister-in-law, this skirt looks really nice. It's rare to see such a beautiful skirt in the military family compound."

"Skirts are designed for women, and they look just as good on my sisters-in-law."

Zhou Ruoyu replied with a smile. She was not deliberately flattering her. Although the food, clothing and other expenses in the army were much better than those in her hometown, there were very few people who were fat due to overeating and drinking. Overall, their figures were okay, but the uniform blue cloth shirts made them look so sturdy.

"My sister-in-law is right. Zhou Shufen looks just like us when she wears her work clothes. But she looks different these past few days when she wears a skirt. She looks like a schoolgirl from the city."

"How can you compare? Captain Zhu didn't dare to even fart after Zhou Shufen yelled. If you show your arms and legs in broad daylight, your man will definitely break your legs!"

Zhou Shufen listened to the women's increasingly outrageous chatter, and a fierce glint flashed in her eyes: "If you can speak human language, then speak human language. If you can't, no one will treat you as a mute!"

She turned to face the woman who had just spoken: "Tsk tsk tsk, Li Guihua, if you were living for your man, you wouldn't have to come out with everyone. It would be much better to let your man tie you to his belt."

The woman named Li Guihua was a family member of the communications company commander. She disliked Zhou Shufen's loud voice the most and wanted to take the opportunity to mock her, but she was left speechless after just a few words from Zhou Shufen.

Another older sister-in-law intervened, "Forget it. We're here to visit Captain Lu, not on the street. It's ridiculous to start a quarrel in someone else's house."

Zhou Shufen complained to her, "Second sister-in-law, please give us some advice!

I've been wearing skirts these days. Who have I offended? My husband Zhu said it looked good, so I wore it. What's wrong with that?

If other men like to look at me, it means I am attractive and that I am not old and ugly yet!

What’s the matter? Who was the skirt invented for?

Could it be that it is for female staff, teachers and nurses to wear?"

The rapid-fire words made even Zhou Ruoyu give Zhou Shufen a thumbs up in her heart. She really liked this neighbor more and more.

The woman she called "Second Sister-in-law" scowled: "I met Principal Wu yesterday. She asked us military families to unite and find something to do within our capabilities to contribute to society and our families!

I haven't even talked to you yet, and you're already starting to make a fuss about gossip. You men are all cadres, don't let your men get embarrassed!

Li Guihua, who didn't win the argument, was pulled over by two women she knew. After receiving a look from them, she pursed her lips and kept silent, lowering her head and sulking.

Knowing full well that those women loved to gossip, Zhou Shufen glared at them fiercely and said unhappily, "Second sister-in-law, we're willing to do something too. At least you can become a teacher after graduating from junior high school. But most people can't even write their own names, and can't do decent work. They can only serve their husbands and children well."

This statement was agreed by most people, and they all chimed in: "Yes, I want to go to work too. My husband says that if I go out to work like this, I'll embarrass him..."

"That's right. The jobs that don't require any education have already been filled. Who knows when we'll get our turn."

……

Zhou Ruoyu pondered for a long time. She glanced towards the bedroom and then quietly interrupted their chaotic discussion: "To get a job, you don't necessarily need a diploma, nor do you necessarily have to wait for assignments from above.

We have hands and feet and can learn. As long as we have skills, we can shine and contribute to the army and our families."

As she said this, a light lit up in Zhou Ruoyu's heart: Sister Xiaoyu, it's time to start a career!