Educated Youth in the Countryside: She is the Village's Embroidery Queen!-Chapter 298: Things Are Getting Serious

Yang Qing thought for a moment, "The sound was a little muffled, I just heard military uniforms, enamel mugs, or something like that."

As soon as she said this, everyone looked at Sister-in-law Qi.

Qi Zhiyuan is the chief of staff of the regiment, and if Yang Qing’s words are true, it means there is embezzlement in their regiment.

This issue couldn’t be ignored once known and had to be dealt with somehow.

Sure enough, Sister-in-law Qi, with a face as calm as water, said, "I’ll mention it to Old Qi when he gets off work tonight."

Upon saying this, she turned to Yang Qing, "Are you sure you didn’t hear wrong?"

"I couldn’t have heard wrong."

Feeling challenged about her hearing, Yang Qing got anxious, but fortunately, she was restrained and careful enough not to argue loudly. Instead, she whispered, "Let me tell you, the two of Bao Xiaohua rarely meet, and when they do, they fight..."

"Why do they fight?"

Jiang Xingxing raised her hand, looking curious like a school kid.

"Over money."

As a neighbor, Yang Qing wasn’t really interested in the Tu couple’s affairs, but the couple was so carefree about it that even someone as open-minded as her couldn’t overlook it.

The couple was so loud about their affairs that even the neighbors might as well cheer them on.

And it wasn’t any better when they argued, spilling out everything carelessly.

"Bao Xiaohua is lazy, loves beauty, and eating, and Tuan Commander’s allowance isn’t enough for her. Every time he comes home, she welcomes him with a smile if he gives her money and tickets; otherwise, she throws a fit, smashing pots and dishes, trying all ways to quarrel..."

At this point, she gave Yi Chichi and them a knowing look, "The slip of the tongue by Tuan Commander in a moment of panic was forced out by her."

"Besides..."

Pausing, she dropped another bombshell, "I heard him say to handle the things during the break."

Worried Sister-in-law Qi might not believe her, she emphasized again, "I heard it very clearly."

Everyone fell silent.

Yang Qing’s gossip... it’s hard to know what to say about it.

Speechless, Sister-in-law Qi just hummed, "I understand, I’ll mention it to Old Qi when he comes home tonight."

Then, she reminded everyone, "Don’t gossip about this outside, let it be known only among us few."

"Absolutely."

They dared not spread it, for if things went wrong, the aftermath would be endless.

It could affect their husbands’ futures.

Thus, the matter ended here.

The follow-up wasn’t for them to handle.

There were designated people for it.

But just a few days later, the Tu couple disappeared from the compound.

The house originally assigned to them was also emptied.

Yi Chichi and Ji Jian were returning from the supply and marketing cooperative when they happened upon logistics soldiers cleaning up.

Seeing the two of them, the soldiers greeted them loudly.

"Hello."

Ji Jian stopped and looked at the solid wood wardrobe being moved out, "Are all these being cleared out?"

"They’re being sent to the warehouse first, and new residents can apply for them when needed."

Not all families like to use logistical furniture, so after the previous residents move out, all the furniture is cleared out.

It’s convenient for new residents to set up their new homes.

She responded with an "oh" and casually handed over a bag of snacks she was holding, "It’s nothing special, just a sweet treat."

"Sister-in-law, we..."

"You mustn’t refuse."

Ji Jian said sternly, "Usually, Yuan Chu eats a lot from you guys, and if you don’t take this, next time I won’t let them call you uncle, nor allow him to eat your food."

Upon hearing this, the soldiers exchanged glances and accepted the snacks, unable to really refuse.

"Thank you, sister-in-law."

"You’re welcome."

Yi Chichi handed over the candies she was holding, "You’ve accepted those from your Sister-in-law Ji, and it wouldn’t make sense not to take mine, right?"

Her tone was gentle, yet her eyes left no room for refusal.

One soldier blurted out, "But Sister-in-law Wen, you don’t have kids."

This was implying that since there were no kids in her house to eat their food, it seemed inappropriate to accept.

"There will be in the future."

She smiled, "Hurry and take it, I need to go back and cook for Vice Commander Wen."

"Sister-in-law, you’re fooling us; Vice Commander Wen doesn’t let you cook."

Oh, they really wanted an answer.

She was just about to speak when a soldier, with a grin of contrasting black teeth and white gums, accepted her candies, "But thank you, sister-in-law. In the future, we’ll help you with the kids."

"Yes, we’ll help Sister-in-law with the kids."

This is possible.

Yi Chichi laughed, "Alright, I’ll thank you on behalf of the kids."

After saying goodbye to the soldiers, on the way back, Yi Chichi teased, "I thought you’d try to find out who the new residents are."

"I originally thought of that, but since they’re not living next door to me, there’s no need to dig in."

Who knows what she thought of, she burst out laughing, "I feel like, with Yang Qing’s eavesdropping nature, anyone living next to her wouldn’t have many secrets." 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Yi Chichi thought about it and realized it was true.

She laughed along, "Alright, you won’t be lonely in the future."

Ji Jian patted her belly, "Probably won’t be lonely, this little one is as naughty as Yuan Chu."

Then she started to show concern for Yi Chichi.

"Why haven’t you conceived yet?!"

Yi Chichi’s mouth twitched slightly; her mother-in-law hadn’t asked but the neighbor’s sister-in-law did, this experience was, how to say, quite novel.

"I’m on birth control."

She explained softly, "My health wasn’t great before..."

The original owner had a weak constitution, and only after she came did she start to improve it, growing considerably taller; besides, the current environment isn’t that great.

So, there’s no rush.

"There’s still time to conceive after getting healthier."

Ji Jian’s focus was different, "How do you go about birth control?"

"Acupuncture."

Ji Jian... she couldn’t learn that.

"Does Old Wen agree?"

"Yes, he also agrees I should get healthier first."

Ji Jian nodded, "Old Wen is a good comrade."

"As if Old Lin isn’t a good comrade."

"He is a good comrade, but sometimes he’s really annoying."

Though she said he was annoying, her face bore a blissful smile.

Yi Chichi clicked her tongue, "Women, your name is contradiction."

Ji Jian just laughed, "That’s why we’re called women."

Amidst their chatter and laughter, they arrived home.

Ji Jian, having nothing to do, after putting away things, took her gear and came to make shoe pads and chat.

Yi Chichi wondered, "Why do I see you making shoes all day long?"

"I can’t help it; the two men at home wear out shoes."

Ji Jian rubbed the needle on her hair, pulled the thread taut with a swish sound, and her eyes remained on the fabric in front of her, "You’re embroidering so fast; a few days ago, I couldn’t tell what it was, now I can see it’s a tiger head."

"This morning Yang Qing asked if I was embroidering a cat."

She sounded quite aggrieved.

Ji Jian rolled her eyes, "What’s wrong with her eyesight; with such a big character ’king’ on the forehead, how did she see it as a cat? Not to mention the ears are different."

However, after leaning in for a look, she said, "If you embroider the eyes, she definitely won’t mistake it."

Cats and tigers indeed look similar, and Yi Chichi had only embroidered the ears and forehead patterns, while the nose, mouth, and eyes had yet to be done, so it was understandable for Comrade Yang to mistake it.