Reborn as a Tough Army Wife-Chapter 68 - 65 The Leg Injury Has Healed (Second Update)

Chapter 68: Chapter 65 The Leg Injury Has Healed (Second Update)

Aunt Xi’s words had barely finished when Fang Pingying’s face turned slightly red; after all, she was still a maiden, and it was somewhat embarrassing to hear such matters discussed so openly.

But Zhou Yunmei didn’t seem to feel there was anything to be embarrassed about, she chuckled softly, "You should talk about these things with your son in advance. Young people, once their temper flares up, they pay no attention to such matters, not caring whether their body feels unwell or not."

As Zhou Yunmei spoke, she gave Fang Pingying a look that almost went unnoticed, recalling the time she knocked on the wall, certain that Fang Pingying was then doing that deed with Luo Zhiyong.

Fang Pingying, unaware of what had happened that day in Zhou Yunmei’s room, thought Zhou Yunmei’s words were about Luo Zhiming and his wife, and so she remained silent.

Aunt Xi, not knowing of these in-law squabbles, let out an extremely helpless sigh after hearing Zhou Yunmei’s words, "I did say so, but do the young people nowadays listen to us? My daughter-in-law at home acts more like a mother-in-law than me, ordering around all day, and there’s my Fang’er being bossed around by her at home like a servant."

Hearing this, Zhou Yunmei instantly gave Fang Pingying a look and exclaimed, "That won’t do; if you keep indulging her like this, you’ll end up with no authority at home in the future."

"It’s because she’s pregnant, and it’s her first child. I’ve been longing for a grandchild for so many years; I’m just accommodating her for the time being," Aunt Xi sighed.

Because Fang’er’s family was poor, not even owning a decent red-brick house, and her elder brother was also of no good standing, many girls in the village did not wish to marry into their family. Only after Aunt Xi and her husband went to great lengths to renovate their house did they manage to bring this daughter-in-law home.

"Look at what you’re saying, as if being pregnant is such a big deal. Which woman doesn’t bear children? Back in our days, people would have several; not like these daughters-in-law today, bearing one or two as if they’ve made some grand contribution to the household," Zhou Yunmei said, casting a provocative glance at Fang Pingying.

"When my daughter-in-law gets pregnant, I won’t be as patient to serve them as you are. Things will stay as they are, and no one will be at their beck and call."

This comment seemed to show sympathy for Aunt Xi, but it was also a warning for Fang Pingying, implying even if Fang Pingying ever became pregnant, she was just an ordinary person and nothing special, so she should not expect to be waited on.

Fang Pingying did not respond; she had never thought this way, nor did she need Zhou Yunmei to administer a preemptive warning.

Aunt Xi nodded, agreeing that was the right approach, implying she needed to have a serious talk with her daughter-in-law when she got back.

Then, as if remembering something, Aunt Xi leaned closer to Zhou Yunmei and whispered, "Speaking of pregnancy, Aunt Zhou, I have something I want to ask you."

"What is it?"

Aunt Xi glanced at the Luo family’s room and said, "I heard people say your Cuilan is pregnant and that you’re planning to move up the wedding date."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yunmei’s face immediately fell, and she glared at Aunt Xi, "Where did you hear that?"

Zhou Yunmei was that kind of person, her moods flipping faster than flipping a book. One moment she might be laughing and talking, and the next, uttering a single displeasing word could cause her to turn on you in an instant.

Seeing her reaction, Aunt Xi felt a bit embarrassed and tried to retract what she’d said, "Then it must be others spreading rumors. Who would be so idle as to circulate such nonsense?"

"Not really," Zhou Yunmei said grimly, without elaborating on what she meant.

"Aunt Zhou, you know we are close, that’s why I discreetly asked you this. Don’t worry, I won’t go around spreading rumors," Aunt Xi, noticing Zhou Yunmei’s displeasure, earnestly explained.

"But if your Cuilan really is pregnant, you should hurry and get her married off. Don’t drag your feet. Some men might seem good, but you never know how they will turn out if something actually happens."

Zhou Yunmei remained indifferent and said coldly, "I have a handle on this, there’s no need for you to worry about it."

"Alright then, I’ll be heading back first," said Aunt Xi, taking Fang’er with her to say goodbye to Fang Pingying before leaving.

After Aunt Xi and Fang’er had gone, Zhou Yunmei’s face turned utterly stern.

She sat in the yard for a while, then suddenly asked Fang Pingying and Luo Cuilan, "Did you two go out this afternoon?"

Luo Honglan, fearing that Zhou Yunmei would get angry, quickly responded, "No, Zhiyong and his wife have been in their room the whole time. The eldest sister-in-law was making clothes in her room, and I stayed at home to keep our eldest sister company. No one has stepped out except for you."

Fang Pingying felt somewhat displeased. Was Zhou Yunmei implying she had been gossiping outside? Fortunately, she hadn’t gone out, otherwise the blame would surely fall on her again.

But she said nothing, too lazy to make a fuss.

After confirming that they hadn’t said anything, Zhou Yunmei didn’t ask any further, merely instructing, "That’s fine then, go cook dinner. It’s getting late."

After that, she swept the yard and offhandedly inquired, "By the way, where’s Zhiyong? I haven’t seen him since he came back."

Fang Pingying then remembered that she was still holding Luo Zhiyong’s clothes to be changed and hastily said, "Right, he’s in the room taking a bath. I have his clothes here."

Thinking that Luo Zhiyong must have finished bathing by that time, Fang Pingying didn’t knock and just pushed the door open and went in.

However, as soon as she opened the door, the scene inside shocked Fang Pingying to a standstill.

Luo Zhiyong had just finished bathing and hadn’t had the chance to dry off.

He was standing naked beside his kang bed, his muscular body on full display. The remaining water droplets slid down his chiseled chest and abs, disappearing into the dense, seemingly endless forest of black.

Seeing Fang Pingying suddenly barge in, his expression was extremely embarrassed. He turned his body slightly away and said, "I thought you would be chatting outside for a while, so I decided to rest a bit before taking my bath."

Fang Pingying too was so embarrassed she wished she could hide in a hole, but after all, they were a couple who had been married for several months, and it wasn’t the first time they had seen each other’s bodies. It was just that they had never faced each other so directly like this before.

If she were to immediately open the door and flee now, that wouldn’t seem quite right either. She managed to turn her head slightly, and steeled herself to hand the clothes to Luo Zhiyong, "Here are your clothes, hurry up and get dressed so you don’t catch a cold."

When Luo Zhiyong reached to take the clothes, for some reason, the ordinary physical contact that often occurred when they slept on the same bed didn’t feel out of place.

But today, as Luo Zhiyong’s fingers brushed against Fang Pingying’s, he unexpectedly felt parched and tense down below, his gaze turning fervent as he looked at her.

Fang Pingying noticed his unusual behavior and her face flushed bright red. She turned around, intending to leave, "I’m going to cook."

Before Fang Pingying could take a step, she found herself enveloped in a warm and damp embrace. Luo Zhiyong’s deep voice murmured in her ear, "My leg injury is healed." (To be continued. If you like this novel, please support me by voting for your recommendation tickets and monthly tickets at Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)