B5SB -Chapter 135 Getting on the Train

At the small courtyard entrance, Lu Huailin anxiously reminded his wife, “Ride the bicycle slowly. If it’s not safe, we’ll just skip work for today.”

Gu Yihan, already a little intimidated by Lu Huailin’s fussing, got on her bicycle and replied perfunctorily, “Don’t worry.”

Lu Huailin watched his wife leave until she was out of sight before turning around.

He was startled to see Deputy Battalion Commander Wang suddenly appear behind him, his face full of envy.

News about Wang’s family had spread throughout the unit. Even he could hear the older men whispering about his family affairs.

Lu Huailin raised his hand and patted Wang on the shoulder in consolation: “I heard that when a man’s… abilities are strong, it’s easier to have a son. Work hard—you might get a boy this year too.”

Deputy Battalion Commander Wang: “……”

Lu Huailin didn’t care about Wang’s feelings at all. Who asked his wife to be so vicious and bully his wife?

When the big competition came around, he’d make sure Wang trained hard.

Did he not hold grudges? Oh, he remembered everything.

At the Textile factory accounting office, Gu Yihan passed the time by reading a newspaper.

Sister Min and Su Yonghong were quietly discussing Zhang Xia’s marriage.

Ever since Lu Huailin returned, Gu Yihan had found an excuse to avoid Su Yonghong’s attempts to find a match for her daughter.

Sister Min asked, “Sister Su, the man’s family offered a bicycle and one hundred yuan.”

“How much dowry are you giving on your side?”

Since she was the matchmaker for this marriage, she had to pay attention to the dowry.

Su Yonghong replied casually, “The bicycle stays with the family, and she can take fifty of the hundred yuan.”

Hearing this, Sister Min’s heart trembled with anger.

Unable to control herself, she abruptly stood up and shouted sharply, “What did you say?”

Su Yonghong looked at her, feeling wronged: “What good is shouting at me? I’m not the one who decides.”

Sister Min slowly approached Su Yonghong’s desk, staring her straight in the eyes.

Seeing Su Yonghong avert her gaze, a flash of disappointment crossed Sister Min’s eyes. Then she suddenly smiled: “I never thought… after all these years, I misjudged you.”

After saying this, she returned to her seat and ignored Su Yonghong completely.

Gu Yihan listened to their back-and-forth and felt a pang of emotion: Good thing she refused. Otherwise, this pile of crap would’ve landed on my head.

This wasn’t a marriage—it was enmity. The man’s family gave a bicycle and money, but no dowry, and they even kept the betrothal gifts.

From what Gu Yihan had seen last time, Sister Min and Su seemed like “true love.”

After their last argument, they reconciled within a couple of days.

Sister Min would again show care for Su Yonghong, checking if she was cold or if her face was swollen, worried about her comfort.

Gu Yihan just didn’t know how long it would take them to make up this time.

Outside the textile factory, Gu Yihan pushed her bicycle and noticed a female colleague speaking with Qiao Shuhui. The woman’s side profile seemed familiar.

But she couldn’t place who it was.

Gu Yihan shook her head, deciding not to think about it. As long as Qiao Shuhui didn’t come to bother her, she wouldn’t meddle.

Days passed—on the eve of departure, Gu Yihan sat on the sofa, holding her grandmother’s hand and reminding her: “Grandma, while we’re away, don’t skip meals.”

“The kitchen is full of rice, flour, eggs… don’t worry, I’ll check when you get back.”

Grandma Gu was reluctant to see her granddaughter leave. She knew this would be the only time this year she could visit.

In the coming years, the child would be too young to travel for long periods.

Grandma patted Gu Yihan’s hand reassuringly: “Don’t worry, I won’t go hungry.”

Suddenly, Gu Yihan remembered something. She went to the bedroom, took out ten feet of gray cloth from the cupboard, along with thirty yuan and ration tickets.

Back in the living room, she handed the cloth to her grandmother. “Grandma, this fabric is for making clothes for you.”

“I don’t need it, I have clothes to wear,” Grandma Gu refused.

Gu Yihan chuckled and stuffed the fabric into her grandmother’s arms, patiently explaining, “Grandma, this color is only for you.”

“If you don’t want it, the fabric ticket will go to waste. We don’t wear this color anyway.”

Grandma Gu looked at the gray fabric in her hands, opened her mouth, but didn’t manage to refuse.

Only then did Gu Yihan smile sincerely, placing the money and tickets in her grandmother’s hands.

She reminded her, “If you don’t want to cook, just eat in the cafeteria. Don’t tire yourself. We’ll be back soon.”

Holding the tickets, Grandma Gu felt warmth in her heart and choked up: “I know.”

Early the next morning, Lu Huailin woke up, propping his head on his arm, looking at his wife’s rosy little face as she slept.

He leaned down, kissing her while whispering in her ear: “You’re so beautiful.”

Gu Yihan woke up, pushed Lu Huailin’s head away, covering her mouth, muttering, “You didn’t brush your teeth. No kissing.”

Lu Huailin: “……”

After getting up, he realized his wife had fallen asleep again.

He gently woke Gu Yihan and coaxed her: “Wife, today we have to take the train. I bought a sleeper ticket. You can sleep on the train.”

Half-asleep, Gu Yihan opened her eyes and yawned. It was winter, and the bed was so warm—she really didn’t want to get up.

After getting up, the three of them had breakfast. Lu Huailin went back to get the luggage.

Gu Yihan said goodbye to Grandma Gu, repeatedly reminding her: “Grandma, we’ll be back soon. Don’t trouble yourself.”

Carrying their luggage, Gu Yihan and Lu Huailin waved goodbye to Grandma Gu and got into the military jeep.

Xiao Wu smiled and greeted Gu Yihan: “Sister-in-law, long time no see. How’s Maomao?”

Gu Yihan hadn’t seen Xiao Wu for a while either. Since the incident with Li Yajing, Xiao Wu hadn’t appeared in front of her.

Observing Xiao Wu’s expression carefully, Gu Yihan replied, “Let him stay at the military dog base. After I give birth, he can come back.”

Lu Huailin shot Xiao Wu a sidelong glance: “Just drive safely.”

At the train station, Gu Yihan got off the car first. Lu Huailin gave Xiao Wu a few instructions and sent him off.

Holding luggage in one hand and his wife’s hand in the other, Lu Huailin warned: “It’ll be crowded later. Stay close to me.”

Gu Yihan nodded. At this time, long-distance trains were packed with no room to stand. Luckily, Lu Huailin managed to buy sleeper tickets.

As the train arrived, Lu Huailin quickly located the correct carriage and tossed the luggage inside through the window.

Gu Yihan instinctively shouted, “You’re throwing it?”

Lu Huailin didn’t reply. He picked her up like a child instead.

Startled, Gu Yihan clutched his clothes tightly, watching the dense crowd surge toward the narrow train door.

Using his height and strength, Lu Huailin squeezed through the crowd and got into the carriage.

Once he reached their sleeper compartment, he set Gu Yihan down.

Looking at the luggage on the bed, Gu Yihan was amazed at his accuracy.

Lu Huailin chuckled lightly, “I take this train often, so I roughly know where to put things.”