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Gu Jincheng vented for a while, feeling relieved in his heart, only to realize that Ye Fangfei was sitting next to him. He had also been troubled by his family’s fuss over the past few days.
He and Tang Zhi shared a bond that was akin to life and death; they had lived in the same barracks during their time in the army. They never hid anything from each other, which was why he had let slip a few extra words.
“See, I’ve said too much, haven’t I? Let’s not talk about it anymore; let’s just drink.”
“Sorry, Sister-in-law, for taking up your meal time,” Gu Jincheng said apologetically.
“It’s fine, I’m full. You two enjoy your drinks; I’ll go check on Xiaoyue in my room,” Ye Fangfei replied. In truth, she didn’t mind at all; on the contrary, she enjoyed listening to their gossip. However, she was concerned that Gu Jincheng might feel uncomfortable, so she took the initiative to retreat into her room.
As soon as Ye Fangfei left, Gu Jincheng couldn’t help but express his envy again. “Old Tang, your luck is something else. To find such a wife through matchmaking—how come I’m so unlucky that I can’t find someone like that?”
“You know,” he continued, “my wife is truly amazing. I won’t even mention her looks; everyone can see how beautiful she is. Her personality is just as wonderful—gentle, considerate, and family-oriented. The key point is how she cares for me. She worries about me when I’m out driving and even makes instant noodles for me.”
“Imagine being out on the icy roads and then having a warm bowl of noodles waiting for you—it’s just the best feeling ever. The drivers at our unit are all envious of me and have even asked me to bring them instant noodles every winter. Because of this, my family has been doing quite well.”
“She even gave me such a lovely daughter!” Tang Zhi praised Ye Fangfei endlessly.
“Alright, alright, I know your wife is great,” Gu Jincheng quickly interrupted him.
“Ah, you wouldn’t understand if you’re not married yet,” Tang Zhi replied. “It’s only after getting married that you realize how wonderful it is to have a wife. Only a wife will think of you wholeheartedly.”
“Even parents can’t devote themselves entirely to you because they have other children to care for. But a wife? She’s completely devoted to you.” Tang Zhi spoke with deep feeling about this.
His own family treated him fairly well, but he knew his parents couldn’t focus solely on him either. After all, they had other children; even favoritism had its limits.
He wasn't angry that his daughter-in-law didn't give anything extra to his parents; he had his own little family to think about. Gu Jincheng didn't have a family of his own, so he couldn't fully understand Tang Zhi's words. However, he did have many uncles and aunts at home, and it was true that everyone had their own little concerns. Each of them kept an eye on what their grandparents had, fearing they might lose out.
He understood this well enough, but he wouldn’t let Tang Zhi feel smug about it. "Come on, just because you have a wife? Are you really showing off?"
Tang Zhi wasn't much of a drinker and was starting to feel the effects. However, he was quite proud when it came to praising his wife. "Old Gu, let me tell you, my wife is really something special. She’s beautiful and she even gave me a daughter."
Gu Jincheng didn’t argue with him on this point. Although they hadn’t known each other long, he had to admit that Ye Fangfei was indeed impressive. "Your sister-in-law is really something; I mean, your luck is incredible. Most people don’t get to find a local girl with a job whose family is so understanding. That’s rare—you're quite fortunate."
Gu Jincheng expressed his envy once more. Tang Zhi felt particularly lucky as well.
The two exchanged a few casual remarks before shifting the conversation to the current situation outside. "Old Gu, what do you think is going on out there? I really can’t make sense of it anymore. Some people are clearly just ordinary folks, yet they’re being targeted and criticized by the Revolutionary Committee and the Red Guards. Sometimes when I see them on the street, I can hardly bear to look."
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