Chapter 1460: How Does a Busybody Like You Find the Time to Come See Me?

Liu Chuxue was chatting happily with her sister-in-law when she heard someone calling from outside the main gate: "Sister-in-law, are you home?"

Seeing Fu Yanwan helped Liu Chuxue to her feet: "Yes, who's there? Come on in."

The young soldier outside the gate stepped into the courtyard: "Sister-in-law, there's a female comrade surnamed Guo at the main gate looking for you. She says her name is Guo Yueliang."

The moment Liu Chuxue heard Guo Yueliang, she glanced at her sister-in-law beside her: "That person—truly, speak of the devil."

She smiled at the young soldier: "Alright, I'll go receive her right now. Thank you for making the trip."

As she spoke, she grabbed a handful of sweet potato chips she'd sun-dried herself from the kitchen windowsill: "Here, these are sweet potato chips I dried myself. If you don't mind, take them and eat."

The young soldier looked thoroughly embarrassed: "I couldn't possibly."

Liu Chuxue pressed them into his hand: "I dried them myself, nothing precious. Take them and try."

The young soldier's face was all smiles: "Thank you, sister-in-law."

Liu Chuxue waved her hand: "I walk slowly. You go on with your work—tell her I'm coming from the back, be right there."

The young soldier replied in good spirits: "Got it."

Then he trotted off clutching that handful of sweet potato chips, the delight on his face impossible to hide, drawing quite a few glances along the way.

The young soldier reached the main gate in one breath: "Comrade Guo, Sister-in-law Fu says she'll be right over. Please wait a moment."

Guo Yueliang replied with a smile: "Alright, thank you."

She wasn't annoyed—people living in the military family compound all had sharper guard up; it wouldn't do to let someone in without first confirming it really was the person.

Liu Chuxue arrived none too slowly: "Liangliang, did I keep you waiting?"

Guo Yueliang reached out to steady her: "Not long at all. This... this... your belly's gotten bigger again?"

As she spoke, her face filled with worry: "Are you tired?"

Liu Chuxue laughed outright at her expression: "I am a bit tired, but tired and happy at the same time. Come on, let's go home and chat slowly."

Thinking of the person beside her, she quickly made introductions: "This is my sister-in-law, Fu Yanwan."

Then, pointing at Guo Yueliang, she introduced her with a smile: "Xiao Wan, this is the ambitious female comrade I mentioned to you before—Comrade Guo Yueliang."

Guo Yueliang was clearly caught off guard by this: "You mentioned me to your sister-in-law?"

Fu Yanwan extended her hand: "Hello, Comrade Guo. My fourth sister-in-law has praised you plenty in front of me."

Guo Yueliang perked up at this: "What did she say about me? Surely not bad things?"

Amusement filled Fu Yanwan's features: "How could that be? My sister-in-law really admires you. Of course, I could also tell she envies you—after all, your job means you can measure the great rivers and mountains of the motherland with your own footsteps. Even I envy you greatly."

Guo Yueliang hadn't expected her to say that: "Oh my, you certainly know how to talk."

Liu Chuxue called out to the young soldier, then led Guo Yueliang toward home: "How does a busybody like you find the time to come see me?"

Guo Yueliang shot her an exasperated look: "What did you say last time? And what happened? I'm about to go on another business trip and still didn't get to see you, so here I am, coming on my own."

Liu Chuxue did feel a bit embarrassed: "You can see my situation—it's really not easy for me to go out. Please bear with me, Liangliang."

Guo Yueliang seized the chance: "I can forgive you, but I have a condition."

Liu Chuxue led her into the courtyard as she laughed: "Then out with it. If I can do it, I won't refuse."

That was exactly what Guo Yueliang had been waiting to hear: "You said it yourself?"