Chapter 462: Chapter 462

Second Uncle Jiang’s family, Third Uncle Jiang’s family, Aunt Jiang, Mr. Jiang and Grandma Jiang all came.

Mr. Jiang seemed much sprightlier than a year ago, looking quite well, Wan Chu’er guessed that the money he had might have played a big role. Read complete version only at novel⚑fire.net

Grandma Jiang seemed more confused, just sitting silently and dazedly, her eyes only following Chuanqi and Hunter as they ran around.

Second Aunt Jiang, Third Aunt Jiang, and Aunt Jiang were more enthusiastic, lively discussing Hunter and Chuanqi and their life in the Northwest.

Since it had been over a year since they had seen each other, there was no squabbling, and the atmosphere was rather harmonious.

Even Aunt Jiang was smiling the entire time, as Xiaoxiao quietly told her that Uncle Jiang would be able to transfer back to Beijing next year.

Jiang Lingling took the opportunity to corner Wan Chu’er as she came out of the bathroom, asking somewhat unhappily:

"How can you stay in such a broken place in the Northwest for so long? Can’t you stay in Beijing in the future?"

Totally baffled, Wan Chu’er glanced at her and directly asked, "What do you want?"

Hearing Wan Chu’er ask this way, Jiang Lingling became awkward again, stuttering for a long time before she said, "Didn’t we have an agreement before? I was supposed to snitch and run errands for you. If you leave, who do I report to, and whose errands do I run?"

Wan Chu’er was speechless, this awkward kid!

"Seeing how reluctant you are, isn’t it good that I’m not around to spare you the trouble?"

Jiang Lingling glanced at her, unwillingly said, "I’m not someone who goes back on her word."

Wan Chu’er got annoyed and said, "If you keep beating around the bush, I really don’t have time to mess around with you. If there’s something, just say it quickly."

Jiang Lingling choked, frowned at her for a long while, and finally said, "It’s nothing, it’s nothing, you go ahead." Then she turned and walked away.

Actually, ever since she helped Wan Chu’er with campus speaking events, Jiang Lingling had been eagerly waiting to help Wan Chu’er with something else. But then Wan Chu’er left for the Northwest.

She hit a dead end, reverting back to her previous boring, aimless life. The more she lived, the more listless she felt. Now that Wan Chu’er had returned, she came to Wan Chu’er wanting to find some tasks again, but her pride stopped her from speaking her true thoughts, and with Wan Chu’er having no patience to deal with her, nothing came of it.

Jiang Lingling didn’t say much that day, merely shrinking into a corner, lost in thought.

A month later, after attending the wedding of Xiao Bai and Jiang Xiaoxiao, Mai Qiqi accompanied Wan Chu’er to the land of the Northwest.

Upon getting off the plane, Wan Chu’er asked Mai Qiqi whether to stay in the city or follow her to the family area of the military base, which was more remote and the conditions were somewhat harsh.

Mai Qiqi looked at her, "I’ve had enough of the city of steel and concrete."

Little Zhuanqi in Mai Qiqi’s arms hugged his godmother’s neck and said, "Godmom, the place where dad is is really fun. There are many small animals and you can play in the mud. When you get there, I’ll get Little Lizzi to make you a grasshopper."

"Sure, godmom can’t do without our baby Zhuanqi," laughed Mai Qiqi.

After a few hours’ drive, they finally returned to the family quarter in the ravine by evening.

Mai Qiqi clicked her tongue all the way, "This place is really remote, nothing but loess everywhere. Could it be that my destiny lies in this loess?"

To surprise Ke Chu, Wan Chu’er hadn’t told him about her arrival in advance.

When the car stopped downstairs, people in the family area knew Wan Chu’er had returned; everyone started murmuring to each other, and the looks they gave were somewhat strange.

Wan Chu’er, busy handling the luggage and the child, did not notice the unusual behavior of these people.

Mai Qiqi got out of the car and because she arrived at a strange place, she looked around and then noticed the peculiarity of these people.

She tapped Wan Chu’er on the arm and asked, "Hey, does the arrival of a stranger always attract a crowd here? I’m not a foreign devil."

"No, some military wives also come from big cities and are quite educated. They’re worldly people," Wan Chu’er casually replied.

Mai Qiqi muttered, "Oh, then it seems like there’s trouble at your home."

Wan Chu’er paused her movements and looked up, glancing around.

Indeed, the atmosphere in the courtyard was off. The way those people looked at them was evasive, and when she looked up at the building, people peeked out but quickly withdrew when they saw her looking.

The expressions of these people clearly indicated they were here for the spectacle!

What happened? Wan Chu’er frowned, thought for a moment, and then said to Mai Qiqi, "Let’s first take the luggage upstairs. It’s best to just deal with things as they come."

"Yeah, that’s right, maybe call Jiang Kechu and ask?"

"Let’s talk about it when we get inside."

The military wives watched Wan Chu’er and a stylishly dressed unfamiliar woman talking and laughing, completely oblivious, carrying their luggage and heading upstairs with children.

Once they went upstairs, the gossip downstairs resumed.

"Looks like Captain Jiang’s wife is unaware of the matter. Look, she brought so many things."

"Yeah, otherwise why would she come back? And bringing a guest too. But that guest really has a presence, definitely from a big city."

"They look happy now, but I guess it won’t last long."

"The situation isn’t clear yet, let’s not jump to conclusions. Anyway, I feel that Captain Jiang and his wife aren’t those kinds of people, and they wouldn’t do such things."

"No matter if they did it or not, the organization will investigate thoroughly."

Of course, Wan Chu’er didn’t know about the discussion downstairs. After entering the house, Mai Qiqi looked around jokingly, "Your house is indeed small and tough. If I were to live here, Jiang Kechu would definitely complain about me being a third-wheel, disrupting your marital harmony."

Wan Chu’er slapped her lightly and said, "Even if you want to disrupt, I won’t give you the chance. Once Jiang Kechu comes back, I’ll find a place for you."

There were still some vacant rooms upstairs, some of which were used as guesthouses for visiting military personnel.

Mai Qiqi playfully raised her eyebrows, "Hey, where is the school you funded? Take me to see it sometime."

"Tomorrow, it’s too late today."

After a day of running around, Wan Chu’er tidied up the bathroom and sent Mai Qiqi to take a shower.

Then she quickly cooked dinner, letting the two kids eat as they were exhausted and already dozing off during the meal.

Just after she had put the kids to bed, there was a knock on the door.

Wan Chu’er looked at her messy house and called out, "Who is it?"

After a moment of silence outside, a not very loud voice came, "Sister-in-law, it’s me, Zhang Yuhuan, wife of Camp Commander Xie."

Wan Chu’er had some recollection of Zhang Yuhuan, a nice person, so she opened the door.