Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander
Chapter 295 - 209: Going Further

Chapter 295: Chapter 209: Going Further

Kitchen.

Zhao Yulan, her sisters, Li Aiyuan, Lin Baojuan, Fat Auntie, and others were kept busy in the kitchen — there were so many things they didn’t know how to use; only Aunt Liu could teach them carefully.

For example, the gas stove; to them, it was unimaginable. No need for firewood bundles or coal, just a light twist and it lit up? And it stayed lit?

These past few days, when several people wanted to help Aunt Liu cook, they were all turned down. Thus, although they had previously found it magical, it was just a visual experience, and they weren’t too affected; now, getting to try it themselves, it was inevitable that they became flustered.

However, Luan Xiaoxiang was braver. Seeing the elders hesitantly reaching out, then pulling back tremblingly... She could not stand to watch, stepped forward, and with a "snap!" lit it!

With a demonstration in place, things became simpler. In no time, several people learned how to use the gas stove.

Then, the range hood caused another shock among everyone. Just that device, roaring to life, and it could completely prevent choking?

As for the microwave, oven, and rice cooker, in their eyes, they were... simply too magical to accept.

In fact, not just for them; even people living in the cities at this time had rarely seen these appliances.

This whole set of household appliances was a gift from an old friend of Old Master Zhou, who worked abroad, when the Zhou Family Ancestral Home was returned. It was not easy to ship them all the way here, winding and turning.

Old Master Zhou was not conservative. Feeling the practicality of these things, he again entrusted the old friend to buy several sets. There was a matching set in the old home, and later, he sent a set to a few close old friends. For his sons and daughters who didn’t live in the old home, he gave practical gifts according to their actual needs.

Of course, if it were not for the legendary military achievements of the Zhou family over generations, that had contributed to the establishment of new China, it would have been impossible to purchase and ship back so many sets.

Therefore, it was only normal that they had never seen these devices; but they didn’t know that and assumed that many urban households owned these appliances.

Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe had quietly told everyone on the way that the Zhou family was aware of the Lin Family’s financial situation; there was no need to hide, and thus, in front of Aunt Liu, everyone did not conceal their curiosity and envy.

"The way people in the cities live, it’s just worlds apart from ours," Fat Auntie couldn’t help but exclaim.

Li Aiyuan smiled and replied, "Yes, last time I came, I didn’t see these things. Having seen them now, I’m even considering arranging for my daughter to marry into the city—wouldn’t she enjoy a more comfortable life?"

Zhao Yucui then took the opportunity to advise, "Qihui wants to continue with her college exams, right? Big sister, don’t stop her. Once she becomes a college graduate, won’t she worry about finding a good family to marry into?"

Li Aiyuan had always disliked her sister-in-law, but after the incident where Zhang Guojun nearly got killed, her temperament had changed a lot. She visited her mother’s house more frequently and warmed up to Yucui, and naturally, their relationship improved.

If it had been before, Li Aiyuan would have thought that Zhao Yucui was being sarcastic, but now, she could hear that she was genuinely planning for her niece and said, "I don’t want to stop her either, but how old is she already? What if she doesn’t pass next year? Even if she does, how old will she be when she graduates? By then, where would a good man be available for her to marry?"

"That’s also true." Zhao Yucui couldn’t help but sigh, "If Yuanbao were well, Qihui would have been married by now, and big sister wouldn’t have to worry about all this. Ah, such is fate..."

Li Aiyuan chopped vegetables silently, not making a sound. She couldn’t bring herself to speak well of Zhao Yuanbao, after all, his actions had been too revolting, but she couldn’t tell the truth either and could only respond with silence.

Thinking her words had revived sad memories for the other, Zhao Yucui quickly slapped her own mouth twice: "Big sister, it was just idle talk, I didn’t think too much before speaking, don’t take it to heart."

"I didn’t take it to heart. By the way, Xiaoqing is doing quite well in school, are you and National Army planning to have him apply for college, or join the military?" Li Aiyuan quickly changed the subject.

Zhao Yucui couldn’t help but sigh again: "He wants to join the military himself, but his father and I have been thinking of him going to college, ah, we’re still trying to convince him. Xiaoqing is very stubborn; if he can’t see the logic, nobody can force him. He’s really driving me crazy."