The Female General Dominates All After Transmigration-Chapter 115 - 114: Liansheng Receives Amnesty, Hongjun Files a Complaint
Ling Chengyan did not like Wang Lianxiang, but did not force Wang Liansheng; after all, they were siblings and it was only natural to still have some concerns in their hearts.
Wang Liansheng slightly lowered his head to look at his wife, suddenly reached out, and embraced her.
Ling Chengyan’s body stiffened for a moment; she restrained herself and did not push him away.
Wang Liansheng, like a little animal, rubbed his nose against her temple and murmured, "Chengyan, thank you."
After a pause, Wang Liansheng continued, "Since we’ve already signed the severance letter, let’s not have any more dealings with them. Let Uncle know the news..."
The implication was clear.
Ling Chengyan’s body slightly relaxed, and she softly replied, eventually pushing Wang Liansheng away: "Go to sleep, it’s late."
Wang Liansheng felt a mix of anxiety and disappointment, looked at his wife tidying the bed, and also went over to pick up his own quilt, whispering, "You should sleep early too."
His hand just reached over, not yet lifting the quilt, when Ling Chengyan’s hand stopped him: "Tonight, sleep in the room."
Tomorrow morning, they still had to invite Uncle and his family of three for a meal. If people saw Wang Liansheng sleeping in the living room... Ling Chengyan felt it would be a bit embarrassing.
Wang Liansheng looked somewhat incredulously at his wife, then promptly agreed, a bit eager.
Ling Chengyan lay inside holding little Shi Tou, while Wang Liansheng lay on the outside, instinctively moving toward the edge of the bed. As a result, he almost fell off.
Ling Chengyan reacted quickly and pulled him back in.
Wang Liansheng steadied himself and said, "I’ve seen those cribs with railings, let’s buy one."
With a stinky little boy sleeping in the middle, they couldn’t even relax while sleeping for fear of accidentally squashing him. Not to mention his near fall off the bed; it wasn’t clumsiness, but excitement... yes, that’s it.
Ling Chengyan had no objection: "Okay, look for a suitable bed, also buy one for Xiaoyu and Xiao Xing."
The two girls were sleeping on a single bed with wooden boards, which was a bit cramped.
Wang Liansheng suddenly became interested, raising his hand to rest under his head, and turned to look at his wife, saying, "We still lack a lot of furniture. Let’s buy a wardrobe and a pair of sofas... Didn’t Xiao Xing say to get a TV? We’ll need a TV cabinet too..."
Ling Chengyan calmly splashed cold water: "You’re thinking too much; our house is limited, how can we fit so much furniture?"
"..." Wang Liansheng was momentarily stunned by the cold water, then continued, "Speaking of which, I can also apply for housing over there... I heard that after the New Year, dormitories with two large rooms, kitchens, and flushing toilets might be built. Living in an apartment, we don’t have to go out in the rain, wind, or on winter nights."
Ling Chengyan frowned slightly: "Apartment buildings don’t have yards. Where will we keep Da Huang and the rabbits?"
Wang Liansheng was momentarily dumbfounded but remained undeterred and said again: "It’s okay if we don’t live in the apartment buildings. Once the dormitories are built, a lot of small courtyards should be vacated. Those courtyards have large and small suites, as well as rooms for officers. Although my level doesn’t qualify for officer rooms yet, striving for a large suite is still hopeful."
"Hmm." Ling Chengyan responded faintly without saying more.
Wang Liansheng waited for a while but didn’t hear more. Turning his head, he couldn’t help but smile: Ling Chengyan was holding Shi Tou with one hand, resting her other arm under her head, slightly curling her neck, and had unexpectedly fallen asleep like this.
This woman still trusted in him.
He lifted a fingertip, tracing her eyebrows, nose bridge, and slightly pursed lips in the air.
He was the one who failed her, unable to protect her and the children properly, almost causing her and the children to be bullied to death, and Little Shi Tou almost being sold.
Hence, she changed her temperament from the past gentle and agreeable to being strong and resilient. Or perhaps, when she learned these from her family back home, she was already resilient and strong. It was only when she married him, she showed her gentle and agreeable side...
The next morning, after breakfast, Wang Futang and his family of three were going to leave.
Ling Chengyan and Wang Liansheng did not insist on keeping them but prepared fabrics, snacks, candies, and Ling Chengyan also took out two bags of milk powder and a small silver lock, handing them to Wang Futang: "Uncle, I might not be able to go back when Second Sister-in-law is in confinement, please take a small gift for the child."
These things were something she unexpectedly came across at the flea market and were very cheap. The work was considered exquisite for something that cost just two yuan. Giving it to a child as a full-month gift was really nice.
Besides, she also brought two bags of milk powder.
Uncle and older cousin came, she couldn’t directly ask if Second Cousin-in-law’s milk was enough. Buying two bags of milk powder was just a precaution. Even if Second Cousin-in-law’s milk was enough, milk powder was extremely nutritious and precious for anyone in the family, be it the elderly, children, or the postpartum wife.
As for Hongjun’s enlistment, she had explained it clearly. If he really wanted to join the military, she could help say a few words. After all, she was familiar with the people in charge of recruitment at the commune and county’s military division.
Wang Liansheng escorted them to the station, relaying the information Ling Chengyan gathered to Uncle, without expressing his own opinion and without saying they would go back.
Wang Futang, gripping his pipe, couldn’t help but sigh inwardly: The heart of the younger couple got muddled and confused with oil; they brought the most promising Liansheng and his wife to break away. Alas, this was something the younger couple brought upon themselves, and as the elder, he really couldn’t utter a word against the two kids.
Wang Liansheng didn’t know what Wang Futang was thinking; he switched topics and talked about Hongjun’s situation. If he wasn’t joining the military, he could help keep an eye out for factory recruitments. However, entering a factory now required exams, so if Hongjun wanted this path, he should read more books back home.
Hearing this, Wang Lianqi couldn’t help but look back at his son. Hongjun, somewhat embarrassed, lowered his head: Aunt Four had pointed it out when she was around, urging him to read more so he could seize chances at factory jobs.
He didn’t persist for long. After Aunt Four moved into town, he gradually slacked off.
Unaware of this, Wang Liansheng told Uncle and his cousin, "The country restored the college entrance exam, and late-year meetings emphasized respecting knowledge and improving intellectuals’ treatment. In the future, finding a good job requires good study. Even if one can’t get assigned through exams, one can still join a factory through recruitment... Uncle, when you return, you should encourage the kids to study more."
Wang Futang nodded repeatedly in agreement.
Wang Liansheng saw them to the station, bought tickets, put them on the bus, and waved goodbye as the old bus drove into the distance before returning to work.
Wang Futang watched steadily, with a long sigh: "Liansheng and his wife have indeed distanced themselves from everyone."
Wang Lianqi didn’t know what to do. Second Uncle and Second Aunt, along with their family’s entire behavior, were far too excessive. Forget about someone as capable as Liansheng and his wife; even he couldn’t tolerate a child facing being sold out by their own mother and sister.
Wang Hongjun whispered on the side, "Last night, I heard Xiao Xing say that when Uncle Four went back home before the New Year..."
