B5SB -Chapter 75 Time-Traveling Woman

After tidying up the bedroom, Lu Huailin went to the kitchen to boil some water.

Gu Yihan was completely exhausted after the whole day and flopped onto the bed. Her butt hurt from sitting all day.

In her mind, she murmured: “System, system, do you have any stamina-restoring potions?”

The hamster in the space rolled its eyes: “There are no stamina-restoring potions. The spring water in the space can restore your energy.”

“That’s good for your health if you drink it long-term, and it even beautifies your skin. You really guard good things without knowing how to use them.”

Gu Yihan scoffed: “I don’t know how to use it? I just have to dare to use it. I’m alone, and I already draw enough attention as it is.”

She thought for a moment and suddenly sat up: “Wait a minute, your system can imitate human speech now? It’s no longer mechanical-sounding?”

The hamster in the space hadn’t yet figured out how to respond when Lu Huailin’s voice came from outside: “Wife, the hot water is ready, come wash up.”

Gu Yihan didn’t have time to think further and went to the yard. She saw Lu Huailin carrying a basin and placing it on the washstand. She stepped forward to wash her face and hands.

After applying some snow cream, she looked at Lu Huailin and asked, “What time is it? What are we having for dinner?”

Lu Huailin brought her a cup of water from the kitchen and checked his watch: “It’s 4:55. Today, we’ll eat at the canteen, not cook at home.”

Gu Yihan listlessly took the cup and nodded: “I don’t want to cook either. There’s nothing at home anyway.”

Soon it was mealtime. Lu Huailin led Gu Yihan out of the residential compound. Along the way, they saw many military wives. She didn’t recognize any of them and didn’t want to approach them.

Seeing her unease, Lu Huailin said softly: “The educational levels of military wives vary a lot. If you get along, fine; if not, no problem.”

Gu Yihan thought it over and agreed. In this era, military wives came from both rural and urban backgrounds. Wherever people gather, cliques naturally form—there’s no avoiding it.

The military wives noticed Lu Commander leading a woman in a beautiful floral dress and whispered: “Is that Commander Lu’s wife?”

A woman named Aunt Chen, dressed in coarse cloth and just returning from the fields, replied: “That’s Commander Lu’s wife. She’s no worse than Commander Lin’s wife, right?”

One of the wives, thinking of Commander Lin’s wife, got upset: “She’s always looking down on this person, then that person. Always judging.”

Gu Yihan followed Lu Huailin into the canteen. At this time, most people eating were either single soldiers or those who didn’t meet the criteria to accompany the army.

The soldiers in the canteen glanced at Gu Yihan, some overtly, some subtly. She was truly beautiful, no less than a female soldier from the arts troupe.

Lu Huailin saw everyone looking at his wife and felt irritated. He leaned close and whispered: “Wife, find a seat first. I’ll get the food.”

Gu Yihan looked around and found a spot with no one nearby. Just as she sat down: “Xiao Han?”

Hearing a familiar voice, she looked up to see Zhao Ju, her belly prominent, carefully escorted by Shi Jianguo.

They sat across from Gu Yihan. Zhao Ju smiled: “Xiaohan, it’s been so long! What are you doing here?”

Lu Huailin quickly got the food and returned to sit beside Gu Yihan, placing the lunchbox in front of her: “Wife, you eat first.”

Zhao Ju was surprised: “You married a soldier too?”

Shi Jianguo was also stunned. Their usually strict commander now spoke so gently.

Gu Yihan opened the lunchbox: two meat dishes and one vegetable, a generous portion with rice and two large steamed buns.

She broke a bun in half and handed it to Lu Huailin: “Let’s share. Half a bun is enough for me.”

While eating, she asked Zhao Ju: “Have you eaten yet?”

Zhao Ju saw their interaction and didn’t need an answer to know they were married. “I just finished. I saw you on my way out and thought I was seeing things.”

“That’s great! Where are you living now? I’ll visit when I can,” Zhao Ju said, frustrated that she couldn’t go anywhere after getting pregnant.

Gu Yihan gave her the address and looked at her belly: “Wait until after you give birth before visiting me. You’re about to deliver—unsafe now.”

Zhao Ju nodded repeatedly. Shi Jianguo, worried about his wife, stood and said to Lu Huailin and Gu Yihan: “Commander, sister-in-law, we’ll come visit sometime.”

Zhao Ju still wanted to chat, but Shi Jianguo interrupted: “Wife, I’ll take you back. I can’t relax otherwise.”

Gu Yihan knew everyone would still be on duty later. She said to Zhao Ju: “We’re all in the military district; we can meet anytime.”

Shi Jianguo helped the reluctant Zhao Ju stand, and they walked out of the canteen.

Seeing that Gu Yihan wasn’t eating more, Lu Huailin finished the rest of the food himself.

After finishing, he packed the lunchbox in his bag and left the canteen.

On the way back, there were fewer people than on the way there. With no urgent matters, they walked slowly.

“Commander Lu, I heard you got married. This must be your wife,” Lin Yifei said with a smile. He froze when his eyes fell on Gu Yihan.

Qiao Shuhui, noticing Lin Yifei’s shock, whispered: “Yifei, do you know Commander Lu’s wife?”

Lin Yifei looked at Qiao Shuhui gently: “Comrade Gu is a friend of my cousin. I didn’t expect to see her here.”

He then introduced the two: “This is my wife, Qiao Shuhui.”

Qiao Shuhui glanced at Gu Yihan, a flicker of jealousy in her eyes. She extended her hand with a smile: “Hello, I’m Qiao Shuhui, working in the propaganda department at the textile factory.”

Gu Yihan stared at Qiao Shuhui’s fishtail braid, not catching what she said, and instinctively reached out her hand but quickly withdrew.

Lu Huailin, focused on Gu Yihan, noticed her unusual reaction: “Wife, what’s wrong?”

Gu Yihan composed herself and smiled: “Nothing. I just thought Comrade Qiao’s hairstyle looked nice.”

Qiao Shuhui thought, what a country bumpkin, and covered her mouth, laughing softly: “I invented it myself. Sister, I don’t even know your name yet.”

Hearing the word “sister,” Gu Yihan laughed inwardly. She had already suspected she was a time traveler, and now it was confirmed.

She looked at Qiao Shuhui: “Comrade Qi, you must be older than me. Also, I only have a younger brother, no sister.”

Lu Huailin disliked Qiao Shuhui instantly—calling his wife “sister” so casually, as if they were close.

He glanced at her and then said to Lin Yifei: “Commander Lin, when choosing a wife, you need to be sharp.”

Without waiting for Lin Yifei’s response, he took Gu Yihan and walked away.

Qiao Shuhui was furious but still controlled her emotions, curiously looking at Lin Yifei: “Brother Yifei, that woman is so beautiful. What’s her name?”

Lin Yifei smiled: “She’s my cousin’s friend, Gu Yihan. You’re beautiful too.”

“Gu Yihan,” Qiao Shuhui clenched her fists tightly. Since seeing Gu Yihan, she had inexplicably felt resistance. She exhaled sharply from her chest.

In history, Gu Yihan was destined to become the future general’s wife.

Luckily, she met Lin Yifei early and married him. In the original timeline, the future general’s wife would have been Qiao Shuhui.