I transmigrated to the 1970s and became the female lead's vicious stepsister.

Su Lingwu found Su Lingtang's fearful appearance laughable.

What could they possibly be doing with the door open in broad daylight?

"Are you blind? What do we look like we've done?"

"You're always so worried! Why don't you just take him with you wherever you go!"

Su Lingtang knew that nothing could happen between the two of them, but when she saw Su Lingwu and Gu Chenzhou standing together, she subconsciously became nervous.

She disliked Gu Chenzhou and Su Lingwu being alone together.

Even though Su Lingwu was married, pregnant, and married Gu Chenzhou, she still felt insecure.

"Su Lingtang, you're back just in time. Let me tell you, my patience has its limits. You were spouting nonsense in the compound the other day, revealing all my family's secrets and causing so much trouble. If my mother hadn't stopped me, I would have come and dealt with you long ago!"

Su Lingwu pointed at Su Lingtang, "I came here to warn you, don't think I won't touch you just because you're pregnant. Su Lingtang, stop with your little schemes!"

"hypocritical!"

As he was leaving, he bumped into Su Lingtang's shoulder.

Su Lingtang staggered and took two steps back before regaining her balance.

Su Lingwu glared at Su Lingtang and strode away.

Su Lingtang looked up at Gu Chenzhou, who stood there motionless, his eyes lowered so that his expression was unreadable. Su Lingtang panicked.

She had always maintained a kind, tolerant, and generous image in front of Gu Chenzhou, but now Su Lingwu had exposed that.

Mustering her courage, she walked up to Gu Chenzhou and tried to take his hand, but he ruthlessly dodged her.

"The sunken ship...me"

"Su Lingtang, stop with these underhanded tactics, they're unsightly."

After saying that, he left the ward, wanting to be alone for a while.

Su Lingtang walked weakly and slumped onto the hospital bed.

She... she didn't know what was wrong with her. Seeing Su Lingwu doing so well, she couldn't help but have some dark thoughts.

What exactly makes Su Lingwu so special?

She's an arrogant, selfish, vain, and jealous person who's good for nothing except her looks. Why does she live such a good life?

She lived in her shadow since childhood. She had a loving father, a caring mother, and a doting uncle and aunt and three older brothers, but she only had her mother, and most of her love was taken away by her younger brother.

That wasn't enough. She never got to wear new clothes, and she always got to eat more delicious food than her. When it came to chores, she would find all sorts of excuses to avoid them, leaving them all to her.

She studies better than her, and when the teacher praises her, she goes home and throws a tantrum.

She couldn't understand how such a bad person could live such a good life.

She also married such a good husband.

Why is this world so unfair?

She is more capable, more virtuous, and has a more easygoing personality than her, so why is she not doing as well as her?

Su Lingtang was completely baffled.

Tears streamed down my face as a thousand thoughts swirled in my mind.

Su Lingtang was feeling depressed, and Gu Chenzhou wasn't much better off, hiding in a corner to smoke.

Gu Chenzhou couldn't help but wonder if the outcome would have been different if he had been more willing to fight for it back then.

He originally thought that Su Lingtang's personality was more suitable for him, but he felt very tired after marriage.

I spoke carefully, trying to be considerate of her feelings and afraid that she would overthink things.

He also knew that his previous wavering between the sisters had made her very uneasy.

But since he chose to marry her, he never thought he would separate.

Even though they have a child together, do they still not trust each other?

He admitted that he would unconsciously glance at Su Lingwu when he saw her, but no man dislikes looking at beautiful women.

Su Lingwu is a vibrant person, like a little sun. You can tell at a glance what she likes and dislikes. Living with her must be very happy, right?

Su Lingtang never dared to express what she wanted, and always needed someone to guess.

Like this time, she came here to imply that she was too tired from working at home and that she needed to send money home.

He couldn't help but wonder, what would Su Lingwu do?

A slight smile involuntarily crossed her lips. She'd probably fight with her family, then call them crying, saying they were bullying her and domineeringly ordering her not to give them so much money anymore.

Smoke swirled around them, and red sparks appeared and disappeared, obscuring their expressions.

There is no going back.

After composing himself, he returned to the ward and saw Su Lingtang sitting there crying. He went over and hugged her.

"Let's not do this kind of thing again. Let's just live our lives peacefully, okay?"

Su Lingtang thought Gu Chenzhou wouldn't be coming back today. When she saw him, she hugged Gu Chenzhou tightly around the waist and buried her face in his chest, crying.

……

Su Lingwu had just returned home when Fu Linchuan came back as well. "Wife, are you alright?"

Fu Linchuan rushed back as soon as he heard the news.

He looked her up and down, then gently stroked her cheek. "From now on, I'll handle these kinds of things. My wife isn't worth getting upset about."

"I can't stand it!"

"It was all that Su Lingtang's doing!"

"I knew she was a weasel paying respects to a chicken; she had no good intentions. She even said she was delivering something for my dad. I think she just came to disgust me on purpose!"

"She deliberately spilled all her family secrets in front of everyone. I don't know if she's stupid or cunning. I'll wait until she joins the army!"

"And that old Mrs. Zhou, and Deputy Regiment Commander Lü's mother, what are they? They're even eyeing my mother! Do they deserve her?!"

Su Lingwu angrily grabbed the fan beside her and fanned herself.

Fu Linchuan found his wife's flustered appearance adorable. Although he knew it wasn't the right time, he just couldn't resist giving her a few kisses.

"Waaah..."

What are you doing!

"Are you angry? Will your husband stand up for you?"

"I don't care whose wife she is, or whose mother she is. Anyone who offends my wife is unacceptable!"

Su Lingwu glanced at him sideways with her bright eyes, "Don't you blame me for causing you trouble?"

"How could it be trouble? It's their fault for being so blind and always bothering my wife. How can a husband let his wife suffer?"

Fu Linchuan knew that, in essence, none of these things were his wife's fault.

Being good-looking is not wrong; what's wrong are those who spread rumors and gossip.

To put it bluntly, it's still jealousy at play.

Whether someone is beautiful or exceptionally capable, they will be envied.

"Honey, let's not be angry anymore. I got a big iron bucket from the logistics department. I'll fix up the bathroom, and it'll be much more convenient for us to take showers."

"real!"

"Very good!"

Joy overshadowed the bad mood.

Behind Xu Meili's house, besides the fire pit, there was a space set aside for bathing, but it was just a simple place to wash one's body; for a full bath, one still had to go to the bathhouse in the family compound.

Fu Linchuan knew that his wife didn't like going to public bathhouses.

He didn't want his wife to be seen by others, not even women. These women, they say all sorts of things.

Besides, as my wife's belly got bigger, it was more convenient to take a bath at home.

Making it warm and convenient benefits the whole family; it's worth the expense.

He asked the logistics department to get him a large iron bucket and a one-meter-long hose, removed the spout from a watering can, and bought a copper faucet.

Once assembled, it becomes a simple shower head.

Mix the boiled hot water and cold water in a large bucket, turn on the tap, and the water will flow down the pipe, making it very convenient to wash your hair and take a bath.

Fu Linchuan plans to install a stove and radiators in his house in a while, so that the house will be warm and not cold in winter.

Once the two rooms, kitchen, and bathroom are all equipped with it, it will be warm everywhere as long as you don't leave the house.

Fu Linchuan calculated that his wife's due date was around April. If it was twins, it would usually be earlier, around March.

It was still very cold back then, and he had to keep the house warm so that his wife and children wouldn't get cold.

"Our home is becoming more and more presentable." Su Lingwu was very happy when she saw the simple shower that Fu Linchuan had made.

"Yes, I'll have someone set up a stove and heating in a while."

"Won't that... be a bad thing?"

Su Lingwu knew that no one in the compound was safe, mainly because it was too expensive.

"I've already applied for it, so there shouldn't be any problem using exposed pipes."

Fu Linchuan held her in his arms, gently stroking her with his large hands, as if he wanted to present her with the best things in the world.

Given the current situation, he can only temporarily make his wife suffer.

In a few years, he would have a courtyard house in Beijing properly renovated so that Su Lingwu could have the best life and live a carefree life.

Is anyone home?

Shouts came from the courtyard.

Xu Meili went out to open the door, and Fu Linchuan and Su Lingwu also came out.

"Commander Lin, what brings you here?"

"Of course, I will thank my savior on behalf of my grandfather."