1970s: A hot-tempered wife who accompanied a soldier to the military compound and made a fortune.

Chapter 443 Gift
After Xia Qiu finished tidying up, Liu's mother had also prepared the meal: "I cooked some porridge, and using the leftover oil from frying things at noon, I made some pancakes. Try them."

Xia Qiu was indeed a little hungry: "Mom, I've been getting hungry before mealtimes lately."

Hearing this, Liu's mother laughed: "That's normal. After all, you're eating for two now. Try this pancake and see how it is. If you like it, I'll take some back with you. It'll be perfect for filling your stomach if you get hungry tonight."

Xia Qiu was a little embarrassed: "No, it would be inappropriate for me to eat and take things at the same time."

As she spoke, she glanced around the yard: "Mom, where's Dad?"

Liu's mother handed her a bowl of porridge: "She went to the animal husbandry farm to borrow a mule cart."

After saying that, he called to his son-in-law, "Shaofeng, stop cleaning up and come eat. Your father should be back soon."

Qiu Shaofeng didn't stand on ceremony with his mother-in-law: "I'm here."

As I sat down, I asked, "Mom, where are Chuxue and Chunxiao?"

While busy with her work, Liu's mother replied, "I asked them to deliver some things to your Uncle Liangzi's house. The pork we're using for today's cooking was reserved for him by his brother-in-law."

Xia Qiu thought of something and said, "Mom, Chu Xue won't get married until after the New Year. You have to be careful about the big items in the house, like the 'three turns and one sound' (referring to the three main appliances and the sound system). Also, there are probably quite a few people in the village who are interested in this. You must not be soft-hearted. Once you open your mouth, I'm afraid everyone will come and ask for it."

Qiu Shaofeng chimed in, "Yes, that's Chu Xue's betrothal gift. You also told the Fu family that you were going to take it back with you."

Mother Liu understood what they meant and said seriously, "Don't worry, such a valuable thing is useless no matter who comes."

The two sisters, who were delivering something, ran into Liu Zhiyuan at the gate of the village secretary's house.

After congratulating Chuxue, Liu Zhiyuan said, "Chuxue, I have something for you." Chuxue looked puzzled: "For me?"

Liu Zhiyuan nodded and said, "I specifically asked my uncle to help me make it, but I don't know if you'll like it?"

Chu Xue glanced at Chun Xiao and said, "Go home and tell Mom I'll be back soon."

Chunxiao nodded: "Okay, then I'll go back first."

Chu Xue followed Liu Zhiyuan into the house, where she saw Liu Zhiyuan take out a small box from her cabinet: "Take a look and see if you like it."

Chu Xue immediately understood; this was the most fashionable dressing box at the moment. Inside, there was even a mirror: "Zhiyuan, this is too valuable, and you already have one in your cabinet. This should be a pair."

This must have been made for her by Yoo Ji-won's uncle; how could I possibly take what belongs to someone else?

Liu Zhiyuan quickly explained, "I'm telling the truth. Ever since your boyfriend's family proposed, I've been thinking about what gift to give you for your wedding. I happened to visit my maternal grandparents' house recently and saw my uncle making dressing boxes for someone, so I asked her to make two for me. One for you and one for me."

Just then, Liu Zhiyuan's mother, Jiang Zhenzhi, walked in: "You two have been close since childhood. This is a token of Zhiyuan's affection. Please accept it."

Since things had come to this point, she couldn't very well refuse: "This dressing box is clearly made with care, it's so meticulously polished, so I'll really accept it. Please tell Uncle Jiang for me that you're thanking it."

After Chu Xue left, Liu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Okay, I'll tell my uncle when I see him later."

After leaving the Party Secretary's house, Chu Xue carried her dressing case home. As she passed a collapsed old house, she heard people talking inside.

At first, she didn't think much of it, assuming it was just someone's child playing there. But as she got closer, she heard someone mention her name, and she stopped in her tracks.