Chapter 1381: Do You Have Something to Ask Me?

At the same time, Ping’an was walking home with Qu Shengmei, saying, “I might still be very busy next year, but at least on weekends, I can occasionally pick you up from work.”

“Really?” Qu Shengmei’s eyes shone with surprise, and she stopped in her tracks, then laughed, “No need to go through so much trouble to pick me up, I’ve long been prepared to be a soldier’s wife.”

Ping’an chuckled, glanced around, grabbed her hand and squeezed it, then let go immediately, “Let’s go home.”

“Alright.”

“So happy?” Ping’an laughed again, “Mei, what’s your favorite season?”

“Huh? Autumn, isn’t your favorite autumn?”

“Silly girl, it’s not what I like, it’s about what you like the most. I want to pick your favorite season to welcome you into our family.”

Qu Shengmei blushed and looked down, mumbling, “All four seasons are beautiful.”

“Hahaha…” Ping’an burst out laughing, “Then should I pick the winter of the year after next? Alright, alright, I’m just teasing you, let’s settle for the fall of the year after next.

Autumn is a good season for harvest. I remember the first time I saw you, it was just that time. The weather is perfect for celebrating, neither too hot nor too cold.”

Ping’an also wanted to say that by then his little brother would graduate and return to the country, and autumn is abundant with fruits and vegetables, saving a lot of money. If there could be a pregnancy, then when doing the month, it wouldn’t be so hot.

But he couldn’t say that outright, otherwise, just like his mother used to say, he would come off as too straightforward!

Thinking of his brother, Ping’an’s eyes flashed, “Besides playing with Little Tangtang, have you been attending gatherings with everyone else recently?”

“Yes! Previously they loved dancing and stuff, I didn’t like it, didn’t go out much. The crackdown scared those who loved causing a scene, so they stopped.”

“Still hanging out with Haozi and the others?”

“Yes, do you want to ask about Sister Xiao Bei?”

Ping’an glanced sideways at her, “Don’t you already know if there’s anything between her and me? Our family has strict rules, none of those chaotic affairs.”

Qu Shengmei smiled, “How could I not trust you? I’ve heard about that Doctor Bai, the Art Troupe’s Huang Yizhihua, and others?”

Ping’an grabbed her hand and led her into the house, “Then you should have heard how I refuse others! Rest assured, in my heart, the only one allowed to step through this door is you, and in the future, only you are worthy to bear my children.”

“What nonsense are you talking about.”

Ping’an smiled silently, hugging her shoulders as they walked to the living room. Women are so contradictory, clearly very happy but can’t admit it aloud!

“Isn’t Little Tangtang here?”

“She should come over later. Do you like her a lot?”

“Of course. She’s generous and not petty.”

“You’ve got good taste!” Ping’an paused a bit, “Has she been corresponding with Little Jiu lately?”

“Yes, Little Jiu even wrote me a letter.”

Ping’an glanced at her, seemingly asking casually, “It seems you girls have quite a bond, writing letters across the ocean after only a few days together?”

“If she writes to us, we have to reply.” Qu Shengmei stood up, looked outside, and sat next to Ping’an, “Is there something you want to ask me?”

Ping’an chuckled, ruffling her hair, “She asked you about my mom?”

“Right, just usual things, like what animals Aunt Zhou likes, her favorite dishes. Actually, she should know these from the old house. We just told her what we could, but didn’t reveal the rest. Like she mentioned what May 1st liked, asking if Grandpa and Fifth Uncle also liked it. I didn’t say.”

“Didn’t mention the two of us brothers?”

Qu Shengmei frowned a bit, “You are soldiers, it’s not something we can discuss. Even if she becomes one with May 1st, it doesn’t seem appropriate to ask about it.”

“You don’t like her!” Ping’an asked her confidently.

Qu Shengmei hesitated, looking at him, “I can’t comment on outsiders, and she’s just an acquaintance right now. Whether I like her or not isn’t relevant. If she becomes my sister-in-law in the future, then it’s not too late to deepen our bond.”

Ping’an smiled, pinching her face, “Be honest with me, don’t worry about manners or etiquette.”

“Really? What if May 1st likes her in the future? I don’t want to affect your brotherhood.”

“Better not say then.” Ping’an decisively showed his stance. Whether it was a test or not, he must make her understand, he dislikes any attempt to disrupt the bond between the three of them.

“Phew…” Qu Shengmei exhaled, patting her chest, “Don’t ask me about Little Jiu again? If you ask Little Tangtang, I might dare to say more.”

Ping’an gave her a sideways glance.

Seeing this, Qu Shengmei scratched her head, putting on a bitter face, “Actually, I’m conflicted too, I don’t want to intrigue, but May 1st is someone I watched grow up.

Alright, alright, don’t be mad, I’ll say it. Just don’t share it outside. I just feel she treats me like a fool, she’s not a good match for May 1st.”

This was a bad impression of Qi Kejiu! Ping’an amusingly pinched her face again, “What do you mean by watching May 1st grow up, how many years your junior is May 1st, really?”

“Can we say we grew up together?”

“That’s more like it. Do you know that Geng Family’s Geng Baobao?”

“Yes, the Geng family’s beloved. She’s the same age as my second brother. Her mother gave birth to her at just over three pounds, looked like a little chick, and there was a fear she wouldn’t survive. My mom helped feed her several times.

That little girl is quite bossy. As just a toddler, she would reach out whenever she saw my brother. She’s also fun and probably influenced by her dad’s career, has a personality somewhat like Sister Xiao Bei.

Funny, isn’t it? We were worried she wouldn’t grow up, but later to ensure she would grow, Uncle Geng taught her boxing for exercise, and she ended up a little tomboy.

Uncle Geng dotes on her the most. When she was four or five, she’d even go to work with him. But this little girl’s bright mind comes in handy, skipping grades and going abroad to study at university.

Earlier, Grandma Geng mentioned to my grandma how the first phone call after she went abroad she shouted she entered a den of monsters. What to do? She once called saying she dreamt of the old man sick and hospitalized, cried so much, followed by Uncle Geng crying with her, and then the whole family cried.”

In the yard, Zhang Guoqing and Liu Yi, back for lunch, hadn’t stepped into the living room yet when they heard Qu Shengmei telling a story, the father and son laughed, shaking their heads.

Uncle Geng can often play with his nephew Geng Dazhi together, being quite the character! Cry? Really, they wanted to see this for themselves one day!

Zhang Guoqing shook his head, “This mischievous trend was spoiled by your grandfather!”

Liu Yi pretended not to hear, rubbed his ears, and walked heavily towards the door’s curtain first. He really wasn’t eavesdropping, probably this sister-in-law got so carried away with excitement that her voice got louder and louder.

Just wondering if his silly brother has exchanged any words with a girl?

Cried and ruined several clothes?

Liu Yi’s mind thought about this and snickered.

Poor brother of his, truly unlucky! Encountering all those little girls who aren’t simple. See how fair the heavens are, letting you grow up surrounded by many sisters!

Serves you right!

“Give Little Tangtang a call, tell her to come over for lunch.” Zhang Guoqing reminded his son, feeling a bit awkward about the daughter-in-law and father-in-law dining together this way?

“Okay.”

Liu Yi nodded happily. Still, his Little Tangtang is the most beloved!