When Xiao Sun saw the two people coming out, he immediately got down from the driver's seat, stood upright, and politely gave Gu Xingdong and Chen Lishu a military salute: "Hello, battalion commander, hello, sister-in-law."
Chen Lishu smiled back at him: "It's good for you too."
Xiao Sun has been in the army for two years, and he has never seen a military wife as gentle and beautiful as Chen Lishu. You Qi greeted him with a smile on her face. She couldn't help but feel a little burning on her face, but luckily he had dark skin and couldn't tell.
Because they had a car, Chen Lishu and Gu Xingdong arrived in the city quickly. They made an appointment with Xiao Sun to meet at the place where they got off the car at four in the afternoon, and then they walked towards the largest commercial street in the city.
It is said to be a commercial street, but in fact it is not as developed as it was later. There are several department stores nearby, two non-staple food stores, a state-owned hotel and a bookstore.
Because the provincial capital where Chen Lishu lives is to the north, many buildings are built in a European style, with protruding semicircular balconies, elevated shelves and semi-arched doors and windows.
Chen Lishu remembered that in her previous life, around 1980, a Friendship Store opened on the commercial street and later was renamed the Overseas Chinese Store. There were a wide variety of goods in it, but they were all specially supplied to foreign friends. There were two people guarding the door, and they would not let you in without a passport.
Enter.
Later, she got foreign exchange coupons, and she heard that someone made a lot of money by reselling them.
The largest farmer's market in the provincial capital later opened not far from the commercial street. Because it was cheap and fresh, she even bought vegetables there in the morning.
"Go to the department store in front first, and then go to the cinema?" Gu Xingdong turned his head and asked. Chen Lishu came back to her senses and smiled at him and nodded: "I'll listen to you."
Looking over with crooked eyebrows, Gu Xingdong felt that his heart melted, but because he was outside and had to pay attention to his words and deeds at all times, he could only look at the person deeply and look away: "Let's go."
Chen Lishu nodded: "Yes."
Gu Xingdong was referring to the largest department store in the provincial capital with a total of four floors. The products here are relatively comprehensive. They even have TVs that are not available in many places.
It was a rare occasion for Chen Lishu to go to the cosmetics section. Big brands such as Yashuang, Pechoin, and Xie Fuchun were all available here.
Thinking of Wu Chunmei, Li Xiulan and others at home, Chen Lishu bought six boxes of skin care products in one go, spending a total of more than 20 yuan.
Then she saw a red silk scarf selling at the opposite counter, and Chen Lishu couldn't help but walk over. Anyone with a red silk scarf at this moment would definitely attract the envy of countless people.
Chen Lishu inquired about it and found out that the ones without gold threads were two yuan and a half each, and the ones with gold threads were three yuan. Thinking of going out, Chen Lishu bought five of them. She didn't like them very much, so she didn't buy them.
No one smokes at home, but Gu Shoufu occasionally drinks a few sips of wine when he is tired from work. Chen Lishu specially bought a bottle of liquor that was not sold at home to take back to him.
There are also White Rabbit toffees, a beautiful school bag and a notebook. After all the miscellaneous calculations, Gu Xingdong still has a month's salary left over.
After shopping, the two of them went to a restaurant for lunch, and then went to the cinema to watch a movie. Seeing that the time they had agreed with Xiao Sun was almost up, the two of them walked back.
Returning to the dormitory in the camp, Chen Lishu packed up the things she had bought and picked out a separate set of things to take to the Wu family. Then the two of them took their things and walked towards the military area.
Wu Zheng's home was on the second floor. The two of them had just stood at the door and knocked twice before someone pushed it open from inside. When Wu Zheng saw Gu Xingdong, he couldn't help teasing him: "I thought you were so happy with your wife that you would never come back.
"As he spoke, he turned sideways to let the person in.
"Captain Gu and his siblings are here. Come sit down in the room." In the kitchen, Wu Zheng's wife Lin Xiaoyue poked her head out and saw the two people coming in. She hurriedly put down her work and came to greet them.
"Hello, sister-in-law."
Chen Lishu said and took the things from Gu Xingdong's hand: "I didn't prepare anything when I came here for the first time. There is a rabbit caught at home that has been cleaned and soaked in salt, and there is also a jar of eight-treasure vegetables made at home. Sister-in-law, please don't
dislike."
"That's too polite of you." Lin Xiaoyue smiled and took the things. These days, getting meat at the door is a big gift.
"You guys come sit in the room quickly. There's nothing to entertain at home. Lao Wu, go get the tea and make it."
As soon as Lin Xiaoyue finished speaking, Wu Zheng immediately went into the house to get some tea.
"Brother-in-law, who is here? Is it Brother Gu?" Lin Xiaohui asked when she saw him coming in.
"Well, you have Brother Gu and his lover." Wu Zheng said, took out the tea leaves and quickly went out.
Outside, Chen Lishu saw Lin Xiaoyue going into the kitchen and quickly got up: "Sister-in-law, let me help you."
Lin Xiaoyue smiled: "I'm almost ready, just go and sit down."
Although she said this, Chen Lishu still followed her into the kitchen. Seeing that the fish in the basin on the stove had not been put away, she took the initiative to go over and start putting it away.
"Our Lao Wu always praised your skill in making meat sauce when he came back, and the meat sauce is particularly delicious. I also said that I would like to learn from you if I have the opportunity." The two started chatting while working.
Chen Lishu didn't hide her secrets. She first explained the production process, and finally replied with a smile: "Sister-in-law, you said I am not good at my craftsmanship, but I am willing to spare the ingredients. If I put a lot of meat, everything will taste delicious."
Lin Xiaoyue couldn't help laughing when she heard her words: "That's indeed the truth."
The two of them chatted about their daily routine and quickly prepared the meal.
Originally, Lin Xiaoyue prepared four dishes and one soup. Later, Chen Lishu brought rabbit meat. She also made braised rabbit meat, fried green pepper and dried tofu, and made six dishes and one soup.
As soon as the two brought out the dishes, there was a knock on the door again. This time it was Zhou Liang and his wife.
As soon as Zhou Liang entered the door, he saw Gu Xingdong already sitting in his seat. He looked at the strange woman serving food at the table and immediately realized that this was Gu Xingdong's new wife.
"Your sister-in-law also said to come over early to help you cook. Who knew I had something to do and was delayed."
Zhou Liang said, his eyes fell on Chen Lishu and said with a smile: "These are the younger siblings, right? My name is Zhou Liang, and this is my lover Zhao Jing."
Chen Lishu put down the plate and greeted the two of them with a smile: "Hello, brother Zhou, hello, sister-in-law."
Zhao Jing nodded lightly to her as a greeting.
Chen Lishu didn't react much to her indifference. Before coming, Gu Xingdong had briefly told Chen Lishu about the general situation of the two families.
Zhao Jing's family is in very good condition. Her father is a retired cadre at the division commander level. She is also a backbone of the art troupe. She is beautiful and has a cold temperament. She lives with her parents in the city most of the time. Although Zhou Liang also shared a house,
But rarely come back.
"Now that everyone is here, let's start eating." Wu Zheng said and asked everyone to sit down at the table.
Lin Xiaoyue turned back and shouted into the room: "Xiaohui has eaten."