Reborn as a Tough Army Wife

Fang Ping'an felt that Fang Pingying's words were a bit bold and he didn't quite agree, "This won't work, no man would accept this kind of thing. If Zhiming finds out and makes a fuss, as her family, we'd be too ashamed."

Fang Pingying sighed and analyzed it for Fang Ping'an, "Dad, do you know Xu He from our village? She's not a good person, always causing trouble in the provincial city. She's now saying she'll keep Fang Xiu's secret, most likely she has some ulterior motive. Once she no longer needs Fang Xiu, she will definitely let the cat out of the bag, and then everyone will still end up knowing."

She paused, then continued, "Actually, Fang Xiu knows it too. She hasn't been close with Xu He before. It was only this time she went to beg Xu He with gifts, and suddenly they got close, even claiming they're like sisters. Who knows what Xu He is really plotting."

Fang Ping'an fell silent for a while, then hesitantly looked at Fang Pingying, "But Xu He doesn't seem like a bad person; saying it out loud wouldn't do her any good either."

Fang Pingying didn't want to mention Xu He's feelings for Luo Zhiyong to Fang Ping'an, and shifted the subject towards Zhou Yunmei instead, "The problem is Xu He and her daughter are very close with my mother-in-law. They often gather to chat and laugh together, it's hard to ensure she won't spill the beans one day."

"This is serious," Fang Ping'an said with a worried expression, "I need to think about this."

Fang Pingying nodded, feeling she had done her duty as an elder sister and she had said all she could, leaving the rest out of her control.

After finishing the conversation, Fang Ping'an left, telling Fang Pingying to continue resting.

Regardless of how they discussed it, by the time Fang Pingying woke up, Luo Zhiyong and Luo Zhiming had already arrived, just in time for lunch.

She opened the door and stepped out. Luo Zhiyong greeted her with a smile, gently asking, "Did you sleep well?"

"Luo Cuilan settled things so quickly?" Fang Pingying smiled, sitting beside her, "I thought you guys wouldn't arrive until the afternoon."

Hearing this, Luo Zhiming chuckled, "Today big brother exploded in front of Zhang Jianguo. Later, my mom even called everyone in our house over, forcing Zhang Jianguo to call his parents too. They had no choice but to agree to let my sister get married on the sixth, along with a marriage banquet."

Fang Pingying nodded, that was the only way for Luo Cuilan's situation.

After hearing this, Fang Ping'an also nodded, "It's better to handle this sooner. Luo Cuilan's matter has been dragging on too long; it's been talked about by many in the village."

For lunch, the Fang family prepared a hearty feast, with chicken, duck, fish, and meat laid out on the table. Fang Ping'an, Luo Zhiming, and Luo Zhiyong had some drinks, while Fang Pingying and the other women chatted on the side.

Since Luo Zhiming was here, Fang Xiu dared not bring up those issues anymore and it was peaceful.

Originally, after the last incident Luo Zhiming was involved in outside, Fang Ping'an had been quite disappointed and hadn't interacted much with him.

However, because of Fang Xiu's situation now, Fang Ping'an felt somewhat guilty towards Luo Zhiming and had improved his attitude towards him quite a bit.

Fang Ping'an had always been pleased with Luo Zhiyong, foreseeing he might rely on his son-in-law in the future, naturally treating him well, so the family had a pleasant lunch together.

Aside from Fang Xiu occasionally telling jokes and teasing Fang Pingying, everyone else enjoyed their time.

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In the afternoon when she returned home, Fang Pingying called Li Yuchun and Fang Ping'an inside the house and handed Li Yuchun 30 dollars, saying, "Mom, I didn't buy anything for the family for the New Year, take this money for yourselves to use, you two elders can buy whatever you want."

Li Yuchun squinted her eyes with joy upon seeing the 30 dollars, eager to take the money from Fang Pingying's hands.

But she was stopped by Fang Ping'an, who told Fang Pingying, "Take it back. Right now, while Mom and Dad can still fend for themselves at home, you should just focus on making your own life better. Later, when Mom and Dad get old and have no choice but to depend on you, it will be inevitable."

After hearing this, Fang Pingying felt touched by his words; at least when she gave money at the Luo Family, no one had said anything like this.

Even Luo Dashan, though not as fixated on their money as Zhou Yunmei did all day, felt that since they were living a good life now, it was okay to give some money to the family, not only during New Year's but also sending money home every month.

However, they always ended up handing all the money to Luo Zhiming, which made life difficult for the two of them.

In contrast, Fang Ping'an and Li Yuchun always lived simply, supporting their life throughout the year by working in the fields themselves.

Thus, Fang Pingying planned to give them ten dollars a month, accumulating to several hundred dollars every time she visited, and making sure they received a total of 120 dollars a year for their retirement without fail.

She wasn't lacking this money now and could afford them some comforts, after all they had raised her decently, and she felt it was her responsibility to provide for them now.

However, Fang Pingying didn't say all this outright, as good as Fang Ping'an was, Li Yuchun had a temperament somewhat like Zhou Yunmei, they would cling to her if they felt she was generous, and she also occasionally had to give some money to Fang Xiu.

Previously, from the little she occasionally gave, Li Yuchun had already given quite a bit to Fang Xiu.

Hearing Fang Ping'an say this, Fang Pingying smiled, still handing the money to Li Yuchun and said smilingly, "Mom, Dad, save the money I give to you, don't work so hard in the fields anymore. Just do a bit, and if there's anything needed at home, just tell me, and I'll send money."

"That…" Li Yuchun wanted to take it, but was afraid of upsetting Fang Ping'an.

Fang Ping'an, hearing Fang Pingying's words, didn't push it anymore, nodded to Li Yuchun, "Keep it, don't let Xiu'er see it, otherwise, she might come asking for it."

Holding the money, Li Yuchun felt uneasy about what Fang Ping'an had said in front of Fang Pingying, fearing Fang Pingying might think she often asked for large sums of money for Fang Xiu.

She rebuked saying, "Look at you, old man, what are you saying, Xiu'er is also our daughter."

This time, without giving her face, Fang Ping'an flatly said, "You know very well what kind of daughter she is, this is the retirement money Pingying has given us. If you let Xiu'er take it again, we might as well not bother living."

Li Yuchun of course knew Fang Xiu's character, thought for a moment, and simply handed the money to Fang Ping'an to handle.

Fang Pingying only listened, as a daughter, her duty was to provide, and if they really wanted to give it to Fang Xiu, it was their own business.

And unlike Zhou Yunmei, whether life at home was good or not, Fang Ping'an had never actively asked her for money, so as long as she fulfilled her responsibility, she believed Fang Ping'an would handle everything else.

Moreover, she could also see, a little kindness from her made Li Yuchun and Fang Ping'an extremely happy, unlike Zhou Yunmei, who was never satisfied no matter how much she gave. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote and recommend monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)