Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife-Chapter 1702: All Acquaintances 2
Chapter 1702: Chapter 1702: All Acquaintances 2
Everyone was used to it, often joking in private about how Feng Qingxue had an appetite comparable to a strong laborer. This was because as long as she lived on the island, she bought plenty of chicken, fish, meat, eggs, and fresh produce every day—enough for at least three to four people.
However, it seemed that she bought twice as much today.
Sister Lei couldn’t help but say, "Dr. Feng, it’s so hot. Aren’t you worried this much will spoil? Can you eat it all by yourself?"
Feng Qingxue often bought dried goods, and Sister Lei was the person who knew her best.
Feng Qingxue replied with a smile, "My elder and children are visiting me, and I don’t know when exactly they’ll arrive. I need to prepare in advance and also borrow Dr. Guo’s house to stay. Even if the fruits and vegetables sit for a day or two, they won’t spoil. If they don’t come today, I’ll salt the fish and cook it when they do, so there’s no worry about waste."
Upon hearing this, Sister Cui, who sold fruit across from Sister Lei, said, "Bring them over some day to meet us. You’re so pretty and capable, your kids must be just as great."
"Sure, once they arrive, I’ll take them to buy groceries and you can meet them."
Laughing, Feng Qingxue left the grocery store and went home, hanging the net bag of fruit on the wall and putting the prepared ingredients into storage, soaking the dried goods. She then had a simple meal of white porridge with pickled cucumbers.
The pickled cucumbers were a gift from Sister Gu, crisp and refreshing, perfect for whetting her appetite.
She didn’t wait for a call from the base gate. Unable to resist the midday sun, she set out again to the dock to see if any boats had arrived.
Before that, she went looking for Dr. Guo.
Dr. Guo was having a meal at Sister Gu’s house. Upon hearing her purpose, she immediately handed over the keys, "Just go stay there whenever they arrive. There are two guest rooms upstairs, fully furnished. Xiaoman will help take out the sheets and towels later to air them. The kitchen is fully equipped, and you can pick the vegetables Xiaoman grows in the yard at your leisure."
Sister Gu promptly added, "I’m the only one at my house; Old Guo is always away. The two guest rooms upstairs are empty too. Why don’t you let them stay at mine? We’ll take care of the meals for your aunt and the two girls."
It was because Dr. Guo’s home didn’t have a kitchen that Feng Qingxue wanted to borrow her place, for convenience in cooking.
"Thanks, Sister, but we’ll stay at Aunt’s for convenience." Dr. Guo is Guo Ming’s sister, and at her behest, she referred to her as Aunt to sound closer.
Hearing this, Sister Gu didn’t insist, "Alright then, go check if they’ve arrived and I’ll tidy up the room."
After thanking her, Feng Qingxue anxiously rushed to the gate, but there were still no signs or news of Cheng Baoguo, his wife, and the kids, so she borrowed a bicycle and headed straight for the dock.
About seven or eight minutes into her ride, a military transport truck approached.
Feng Qingxue quickly moved to the side of the road and stopped. Unexpectedly, the truck came to an abrupt stop in front of her, stirring up clouds of dust that made her cough violently.
Who was driving? Such a sudden stop.
She must look a mess now, with dust mixed with sweat—like a fairy turned into a beggar.
The passenger door of the truck suddenly opened, and a little fellow as robust as a small calf nimbly climbed down. No sooner had he stood firm than he dashed toward her with open arms, "Mommy, Mommy, why haven’t you come home yet?"
Feng Qingxue took a good look, both surprised and delighted, her heart settling down, "Erxiong!"
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