Reborn as a Tough Army Wife

Fang Pingying saw her saying this and took US$ 200 from the inner room and handed it to her.

After making sure she counted it clearly, Fang Pingying still asked, "Have your older sister or your mom asked you for money recently?"

Luo Honglan dodged Fang Pingying's gaze and said softly, "They asked for a little, and I gave them tens of dollars. They haven't asked me since."

Seeing her behavior, Fang Pingying knew it wasn't the case but didn't want to confront her directly, so she reminded her, "Mm, that's good. You have to remember, if they ask you for a large amount of money, don't give it to them. Your money should be saved for when you get married."

"Sister-in-law, I understand." Luo Honglan nodded, feeling somewhat guilty for deceiving Fang Pingying and Luo Zhiyong, and didn't dare to meet Fang Pingying's eyes.

Fang Pingying gave Luo Honglan a look and, seeing that she seemed not to want to talk more about money, didn't persist and just reminded her a few words.

After chatting with Fang Pingying about the shop, Luo Honglan went to the nearby park to find Li Aihua, who was out for a walk.

After Luo Honglan left, Fang Pingying glanced at Luo Zhiyong, "Do you think it's really like what Honglan said regarding the money?"

At first, Luo Zhiyong didn't think much about it, but after hearing Fang Pingying say this, his expression changed slightly, "What, do you suspect my mom and Luo Cuilan are asking her for money?"

"It's less likely to be your mom this time; it's probably Luo Cuilan." Although Zhou Yunmei, among the siblings, also took advantage of Luo Honglan, every time she came to the provincial city, she would always find ways to ask Luo Honglan for small amounts of money.

But she would only ask for US$ 5 or ten yuan at most, taking what she could. It definitely wasn't Zhou Yunmei who would ask for US$ 200 at once.

On the contrary, Luo Cuilan needed a large sum of money for her medical treatment.

Luo Zhiyong thought about Luo Cuilan's reactions today and also felt it was indeed possible. But even if that was the case, there was nothing he could do.

He said, "If she really gave the money to Cuilan, we can't do anything about it. She is an adult now, about to get married, and the money she earns is her own. If she wishes to give it, we have no right to stop her."

Thinking that Luo Honglan's words just now were likely lies, he felt somewhat annoyed, "Moreover, she's now lying because she's afraid we'll stop her. If we, as her brother and sister-in-law, talk too much, she will be unhappy."

"That's true," Fang Pingying also felt that way. Some things, even if done for someone's own good but not appreciated, she couldn't do anything; she simply said, "When you go back with her later, just talk to her. If she really needs to borrow money, we can't help it."

Luo Zhiyong nodded, saying he would speak with Luo Honglan later.

After a moment of silence, Fang Pingying remembered she was planning to go home and asked Luo Zhiyong, "How have your mom and the others been recently?"

Luo Zhiyong, recalling the upheaval at home before he left, responded casually, "As usual, always having some troubles, but nothing serious has happened."

"Last time Luo Zhiming was trying to find death?" Luo Zhiyong hadn't told Fang Pingying about this incident; it was last time Juzi came here to see Fang Pingying and mentioned it to her.

Luo Zhiyong raised his eyebrows and asked, "Juzi told you?"

"Mhm." Fang Pingying looked at him and asked, "What for?"

Zhiyong told her about the situation between Luo Zhiming and Xu He. Upon hearing this, Fang Pingying's brows immediately furrowed, "What was your mom's reaction after knowing this? Did she not say she wanted to go ask Xu He for money or do something?"

Fang Pingying felt it wouldn't be Zhou Yunmei's style at all if she didn't go asking Xu He for money.

"I don't know; I didn't ask much." Since Zhiyong didn't plan to meddle in Zhiming's affairs, he didn't inquire further. He said, "I've said before, whether Zhiming lives or dies, I won't get involved."

"It would be best if you could stick to your word. I guess things in your family will get increasingly complicated." Fang Pingying had a bad premonition that Xu He and Luo Zhiming would end up getting entangled together; then, the whole family would truly be in chaos.

Zhiyong had also vaguely heard Luo Honglan mention the issue between Luo Zhiming and Xu He, and his opinion was similar to Fang Pingying's.

He sighed lightly, pulled Fang Pingying to sit beside him, embraced her, and said, "Let's not bother about them."

Fang Pingying had only asked casually and was not really interested in meddling.

As she sat in Zhiyong's arms, she tidied his collar and asked softly, "How's your work transfer coming along?"

When this topic came up, Zhiyong was delighted. He joyfully held Fang Pingying tightly in his embrace and said with a smile, "There shouldn't be any major issue. The notice should come soon, and after I wrap up things there, I should be able to come to the city."

Hearing him say this, Fang Pingying also knew that the matter was almost certain and was overjoyed. She kissed him on the face with a smack and said with a laugh, "Perfect, I've just finished my confinement, and I was thinking of heading back to my own place. I need to keep an eye on the shop."

Fang Pingying's actions caused Zhiyong's throat to tighten. He held her tighter in his embrace, his lips close to her ear, whispering, "Let's go back then, let's go back today, my wife, it's been a long time since we..."

As Zhiyong spoke, his hand gently caressed Fang Pingying's back.

The varying intensities of the touch made Fang Pingying feel somewhat warm, but remembering it was still broad daylight, she softly scolded and pushed Zhiyong's hand away, whispering, "Get away."

After a pause, she added, "There are so many people at your home, are you sure I can go back?"

"If you decide to go back, I'll make arrangements for Luo Cuilan to leave. She's been saying she wants to go out and earn money anyway." Zhiyong thought for a moment and then said, "As for my mom, she probably won't stay for many days. She said last time that once Luo Cuilan's business is settled, she will go back with Zhiming to handle the divorce with Fang Xiu."

Fang Pingying thought that was a good plan and quickly agreed, "That's great. Fang Xiu has been ready for a while, just waiting for Luo Zhiming to go back for the divorce."

Zhiyong continued, "Then I'll go back today and tell her to head back earlier. My dad is also very lonely at home alone."

"Mhm." Fang Pingying replied and then remembered what Zhiyong had just mentioned about Luo Cuilan looking for work in the provincial city and asked with a furrowed brow, "Luo Cuilan is going to find work in the provincial city?"

Zhiyong nodded, "Her illness can't be cured all at once. She can't just sit around every day, waiting for us to provide for her. She needs to find her own work, especially since her treatment will cost quite a bit of money."

"What kind of work is she planning to look for?"

Zhiyong didn't tell Fang Pingying about Luo Cuilan's idea of working in her shop, simply saying, "As long as one is willing to work, what can't be done? Just casually helping someone sell some things, or doing odd jobs, can also earn some money." (To be continued. If you like this work, we invite you to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)