Back To The 80s-Chapter 164: Peeping_1

Gu Xiaobei, though busy looking for insects, kept glancing at Yuan Ye in his peripheral vision. He noticed her constantly staring in the direction of the camp and found it strange. Following her gaze, he only saw the natural barrier formed by a group of elm trees. What was there to see?

Since Gu Xiaobei often came to catch insects, he checked carefully with Qin Li and pulled up a cabbage. He then headed back with Yuan Ye.

At the entrance of the family courtyard, they ran into Chi Xiaoyue rushing out.

Chi Xiaoyue froze when she saw the three of them, lowered her head and brushed past Gu Xiaobei.

Gu Xiaobei felt a little confused. He noticed a flicker of fear on Chi Xiaoyue’s face just now. Although Chi Xiaoyue had never taken advantage of him, she wouldn’t be afraid of him either.

It was even less likely that she was afraid of Qin Li, having seen her so many times. That left Yuan Ye. But why would she fear Yuan Ye? Did they know each other?

Gu Xiaobei walked ahead, carrying the cabbage, his thoughts flickering. Yuan Ye, who was walking behind, turned to glance at Chi Xiaoyue, her beautiful eyes narrowing.

Upon entering the courtyard, he saw Sun Aiqin sitting there mending shoes while Xiaobao squatted at one side playing with the dirt.

Sun Aiqin’s imposing air had disappeared. When she saw Gu Xiaobei, she just smiled but didn’t say anything.

Gu Xiaobei silently observed. In the past, everyone would more or less ask Chang Yuan, due to his position, to bring things or give a ride. So Sun Aiqin, feeling a little proud, took advantage of the situation. Now that Chang Yuan was no longer in that position, everyone began to alienate Sun Aiqin.

After a moment of thought, Gu Xiaobei said: "Aiqin, the cabbage is ready to eat. When your house runs out of vegetables, you can pull some to eat."

Sun Aiqin was stunned, immediately stood up and said with a smile piled on her face, "Thank you sister-in-law."

Yuan Ye stood behind Gu Xiaobei, staring at Xiaobao who was squatting on the ground with his buttocks hunched up. A trace of pain flickered in her eyes.

For dinner, Gu Xiaobei used the leftover meat from lunch to make a stew with cabbage and noodles, and steamed four bowls of rice.

During the meal, Yuan Ye seemed a bit dispirited, or maybe tired?

Since Gu Xiaobei was not very familiar with Yuan Ye, he and Qin Li exchanged a glance, then lowered his head and silently ate.

Due to her low spirits, Yuan Ye only ate a few bites. After Gu Xiaobei and the others finished eating, she suggested to take herself to the hostel to rest.

Gu Xiaobei, along with Qin Li and Jiujiu, took a walk to escort her there.

Not far to the right of the main entrance of the army base was the courtyard of the hostel.

Gu Xiaobei helped Yuan Ye check in. Yuan Ye, seeming not intent on uttering a word more than necessary, didn’t ask Gu Xiaobei and the others to stay. She picked up a basin, greeted Gu Xiaobei, and went to her room.

Even the thick-skinned Qin Li noticed that something was off with Yuan Ye, "What happened to her? Wasn’t she fine this afternoon?"

"I don’t know. It seems that when we got home, she didn’t look so good." Gu Xiaobei’s curiosity surfaced.

"Remember, when you were talking to the military wife, she was staring at the kid on the ground the entire time." Qin Li, who had been standing next to Yuan Ye, described her observations.

"Oh, then maybe she misses her kid." Gu Xiaobei thought this was the most reasonable explanation.

The three of them strolled home leisurely. Jiujiu had gained some weight recently, his chubby little face was ruddy and plump, and he had become braver.

Qin Li held Jiujiu’s hand and said, "Jiujiu, why don’t you come with me to the city to study?"

"No, I want to stay at Auntie’s place. Later, I have to wash diapers for my little brother and play with him." Jiujiu said seriously.

"Where did this little brother come from?" Qin Li was puzzled. Gu Xiaobei didn’t react either, and looked at Jiujiu curiously.

"Auntie’s baby, of course. When Auntie gives birth to a little brother, I have to help take care of him." Jiujiu said with a blink of his big eyes.

"Haha..." Qin Li burst out laughing. Gu Xiaobei wanted to scratch his head, wondering where this baby came from!

"Who told you this? And how can you be sure it’s a little brother? What if it’s a little sister?" Gu Xiaobei asked with a smile.

"I figured it out on my own." Jiujiu also laughed.

"Well, then we will have to hurry up and get your Auntie to have a little brother." Qin Li said jokingly.

Gu Xiaobei scratched his head in confusion, not knowing what was happening. Even up to now, there was no sign of a baby.

As they laughed and entered the main entrance of the army base, preparing to turn to the family courtyard, Gu Xiaobei inadvertently looked up in the direction of the medical team at the end of the straight path.

Chi Xiaoyue was standing at the entrance of the medical team, staring at them expressionlessly. Seeing him look over, she turned around and entered the medical team.

Gu Xiaobei had a feeling of being spied on. It felt wrong, but he couldn’t point out exactly what was wrong.

Chi Xiaoyue watched the threesome laughing and chatting. Unspoken anger and discontent welled up in her heart.

If she hadn’t met that person, she wouldn’t have been forced to have interactions with Gao Dailin, wouldn’t have been pressured time and again to do things she didn’t want to do.

Now, she had lost her innocence, and even her freedom. Like a puppet on a string, she was entirely controlled by that person.

Every time she saw Gu Xiaobei, her resentment against him grew.

Just as the three of them reached the entrance of the family courtyard, they saw Cheng Qijia standing there, carrying a bag of fruit.

"Sister-in-law, I went up the mountain for training this afternoon and picked some wild fruits. Knowing you have a child at home, I thought I’d bring them to you." Cheng Qijia was as warm and gentle as always.

Gu Xiaobei thought: It’s not because of the child in my house, but because of Qin Li in my house, right? Such a devoted suitor, what a pity. Out loud, he laughed and said, "Thank you. I heard there are many wild apples on the mountain, but I’ve never been." 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Frost will fall soon. These wild fruits will be sweeter after being touched by frost. They can be found in the winter resting place on the northern slope. There are many wild fruit trees there." Cheng Qijia was obviously eager to say more.

The winter resting place was where shepherds on the mountain sought temporary shelter during blizzards in winter.

Gu Xiaobei of course didn’t understand, and just smiled and said, "Thank you, you didn’t have to go to the trouble."

Cheng Qijia, seeing Qin Li standing aside, smiling but not speaking, sighed inwardly, "Sister-in-law, then I’ll get going if there’s nothing else." After he finished speaking, he stole another glance at Qin Li who was speaking to Jiujiu.

Watching Cheng Qijia’s departing figure, Gu Xiaobei turned to Qin Li and asked, "What do you think of Cheng Qijia?"

"He seems nice." Qin Li nodded.

"Who’s better, him or Jin Cheng?" Gu Xiaobei asked deliberately.

"Can they even be compared? Do you think there’s anyone worse than Jin Cheng in the world?" Qin Li gritted her teeth, "But I happen to like scoundrels."

Thought Gu Xiaobei to himself: Cheng Qijia, you can take your good guy card and leave the stage.

"Sister Xiaobei, I’ll go home tomorrow. Can you take me to town?" Qin Li suddenly said.

"Why are you leaving?"

"I can’t make Gun God stay away from home every day." Qin Li looked sensible.