The third update is here today.
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When Luo Hongqi and Zhang Erniu along with Zhang Lii and Li Xiangfen returned, Zhang Lizhu and Liu Guoling were still exchanging pleasantries.
Luo Hongqi was a man of few words, and Zhang Erniu wasn’t talkative either. After entering the room, both of them waited silently on the side, quietly listening to Father Zhang and Liu Guoling’s pleasantries. The more they listened, the more uncomfortable they beca—the feeling of being praised right in front of them was too awkward!
Noticing the kids’ unease, Li Xiangfen stepped forward to help: "Sister-in-law, Director Li’s appreciation of our Erniu makes us genuinely happy.
But to be honest, Erniu really isn’t as outstanding as you say. Now that she’s here with Hongqi, it’s just embarrassing to trouble you further.
Sister-in-law, would this work for you? When my child’s father is discharged, if you and the director have ti, co to our ho for a al, is that okay?"
Liu Guoling smiled happily: "Sure, if you’re sincerely inviting us, we certainly want to co. But you’ll still be in the hospital for quite a while, and buying als can be quite an expense.
If you guys aren’t offended by the taste of our homade food, don’t stand on ceremony with . My family’s place is just about ten minutes from the hospital, back and forth is very convenient.
If you truly feel embarrassed, then once you’re discharged, give us a proper al, let sample sister-in-law’s cooking, how about it?"
At this point, Li Xiangfen didn’t know how to refuse, she looked to her husband and sister-in-law for help, hoping they’d say sothing.
Frankly, she absolutely dared not continually let the director’s wife take care of their family.
Moreover, she was really unsure about it. Previously, she and her husband had already ntioned the director’s couple being so warm to them, but their in-laws hadn’t shown any stance, seemingly indifferent. However, if they really complicate matters for the in-laws, regretting won’t be of any use.
It’s not that she’s thinking the worst of the director’s couple, it’s that factual circumstances are here—among all the soldiers in Red Heart Commune, why are they looking at them differently?
Why only showing special interest today?
Although nothing’s been clearly understood, they may be honest, but they know there’s definitely so unknown loops in this.
Zhang Lizhu was also troubled, when his wife and others hadn’t returned, he clearly told the other party not to give them special attention, but they didn’t listen, and now even if he says sothing, the likely outco would be the sa.
Seeing his brother and sister-in-law’s confusion, Zhang Lii gritted her teeth and frankly asked: "Sister-in-law, I’m truly grateful for your care towards my brother and sister-in-law’s family.
You also said earlier your care was aid at letting my niece develop well without worries in the army.
Though it sounds reasonable, we recognize our own situations too well, no matter how successful Erniu may be, she’s not to the point of deserving special attention from you and the director.
We haven’t clearly understood the real situation with our in-laws, so we can guess you must be doing this for them.
However, acting this way puts us in a difficult spot, and if really displeasing our in-laws, Erniu’s future days might not be easy.
Sister-in-law, if you truly care for us, for Erniu, please don’t be so kind to us; nonetheless, we’ll always rember your kindness, okay?"
Though it’s truthful, Liu Guoling couldn’t acknowledge it.
Organizing her words, Liu Guoling smiled and looked at Zhang Erniu: "Erniu, do you also feel like I’ve been good to you with a purpose?"
Unexpectedly addressed so directly, Zhang Erniu was stunned for a while, eventually forcing an unnatural smile: "Sister-in-law, your kindness towards our family is genuine, I can see that.
However, I’ve accumulated quite a lot of food coupons these months, my future mother-in-law also left so, and Chuxia’s family gave so too. It’s enough even for a month’s als here, so please don’t trouble yourself."
The family’s determined attitude made Liu Guoling unable to proceed with her plan. She realized, should she persist, it might not only fail to earn gratitude, but actually lead to further alienation.
However, she didn’t bla them, thinking it through, if she were in their position, she would likely be just as guarded.
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