Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 763 - 0763: Beating the Lovers 2_1

Chapter 763: Chapter 0763: Beating the Lovers 2_1

"Xiaoxue, Xiaoxue, open the door!" That was Wang Fengqiao’s voice.

This was Wang Fengqiao’s first time staying at a guesthouse, and she was inexperienced, completely bypassing the couple’s reunion. But after hearing the reminder from the attendant who brought her hot water, she knew that there were rules in the guesthouse too.

Men and women, even if married, can’t stay in the same room.

It’s like when visiting relatives and staying at their house, men sleep in one room, women in another, even if they’re married, they can’t share a room when there are guests in the house.

After gaining this knowledge, Wang Fengqiao feared that Lu Jiang and Feng Qingxue would do something that would jeopardize their future.

Both Lu Jiang and Feng Qingxue were military officers with bright futures. How regretful it would be if anything happened to affect that?

There were so many sets of eyes at the guesthouse, paying special attention to the lifestyle of the guests. She was not oblivious to that.

Lu Jiang quickly adjusted his expression and opened the door, "Auntie, how can I help you?"

"Are Xibao and Fubao asleep?"

Wang Fengqiao peeked in and saw the two of them, neat and tidy. There was no visible sign of disorder in their attire, and there were two small mounds at the head and foot of the bed where Xibao and Fubao must be.

Because Xibao tends to be restless in his sleep, so without an adult by their side, the siblings had to sleep on either side of the bed, preventing Xibao’s active dreaming from disturbing Fubao.

Seeing this, Wang Fengqiao felt relieved. It was obvious that the kids were quite sensible.

"The kids are asleep. Auntie, why are you still up?" Feng Qingxue asked, already aware of her intentions.

Wang Fengqiao smiled, "I came to keep you company. Let Lu Jiang cancel the room I just took, he can share a room with two of his comrades, and we can sleep with the kids in one room, saving the cost of an extra room. Every penny is hard-earned and you have a bunch of kids and elderly to support. Every bit saved counts."

This metaphorical ejected the huddled couple to each corner.

Noticing the mournful look in Lu Jiang’s eyes, Feng Qingxue chuckled, handed him his military coat, and ushered him towards the door. "Listen to Auntie. You go and cancel the extra room first, then come back for your belongings."

Lu Jiang left dejectedly, wishing for a swift thaw so he could return to his own home at the army base.

Feng Qingxue closed the door after him and turned to Wang Fengqiao, who was looking at photos on the bed. "Life on the road is tough, there are more rules and restrictions than at home. I prefer the freedom of home. Xiaoxue, ask Lu Jiang to buy my return ticket tomorrow."

Feng Qingxue was taken aback, "Auntie, don’t you want to visit our military base? Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Ever since the train entered the highland region you mentioned, I’ve been feeling uncomfortable, finding it harder to breathe than at home. I’m not going to your base." Wang Fengqiao scratched her neck, "Honestly, is there any difference between living in a guesthouse and in a married quarters at the base? I don’t want to interrupt your reunion. It doesn’t sit well with me."

Feng Qingxue blushed, "Now, don’t say that."

Wang Fengqiao continued, "Most importantly, I can’t let go of the home front. When I’m not there, I worry about how your Uncle feeds himself, what he drinks, what he wears. The journey is long, and it takes ten or twenty days by train, with who knows how many maintenance checks en route. It’s enough to make me dizzy. I hope I can make it home before the Lunar New Year. It just wouldn’t feel right not to be home for the holiday."