Refusing to marry a widower, I went on a crazy spree of sending my children to the army.

Chapter 302 Sister, others ask me for money, but you're asking me for my life!

"Cousin, is that soldier guy really as good as you say?"

Meng Peiyu glared at her: "You're my cousin, would I lie to you? If he weren't good, would I think of keeping the good stuff within the family?"

"Shanshan, this is a mutual decision, I didn't force you. I'm just thinking of asking you if you want to come along since I'm going to Yang County tomorrow!"

Meng Shanshan bit her lip: "But my mom won't let me marry someone from so far away!"

"Marriage is a personal matter. If I hadn't insisted back then, how could I be living such a harmonious and loving life with your brother-in-law today!"

Of course, I'm not telling you to follow my example, but for us women, marriage is like a second chance at life; we should choose someone we truly love.

"Sis, why did you suddenly stop liking Lu Yuan?"

Meng Peiyu's face turned ugly for a moment: "I liked him back then only because I heard that he was tall, handsome and had a powerful background."

But how could an ordinary girl like that handle someone like that?

Rather than choosing a hard, unyielding brick, choose a warm, cozy ball of cotton.

Like your brother-in-law, although his family wasn't well-off, he was capable, daring, and ambitious, and rose to the position of regimental commander at a young age.

"Sis, is Chen Shicong as capable as your husband?"

Meng Peiyu raised her hand and poked her forehead: "You think everyone is a king of soldiers? People as talented as your brother-in-law are extremely rare."

However, Shi Cong is ambitious and capable, and with the help of me and your brother-in-law, how could he not eventually become a deputy regimental commander?

Meng Shanshan hugged her arm and said coquettishly, "The deputy commander won't do. Let your brother-in-law work hard and at least promote Shi Cong to commander."

Meng Peiyu laughed: "Okay, okay, you're quite resourceful!"

Lu Xueliu came out of the kitchen and gave each of the two sisters a glass of honey water: "What are you whispering about!"

Meng Shanshan replied guiltily, "No, it's nothing!"

Meng Peiyu said calmly, "I'm going to Yang County on business tomorrow. I'll ask Shanshan if she wants to come along. It's getting boring staying in Kyoto all the time."

Lu Xueliu instinctively refused, but when she met her daughter's longing eyes, she softened: "It's too far, I'm worried about it."

"Mom, my cousin is here, what could possibly happen? Besides, my cousin's husband is from that area, so if he calls out, everyone in the surrounding villages is related to him."

"Just let me go. In Kyoto, all my girlfriends will laugh at me."

Lu Xueliu's eyes instantly reddened: "Shanshan, I'm so sorry. If I hadn't wanted to get involved with the Wang family, things wouldn't have happened..."

"Mom!" Meng Shanshan felt terrible, but what was the use of being upset now that things had come to this?

Meng Peiyu comforted the two of them: "Auntie, don't worry. Shanshan is so beautiful. It's not easy to get married in the capital. Can't we go somewhere else?"

There are plenty of excellent young men in Northeast China. Let Junyan find one for her in the team; he's no worse than those idle, good-for-nothing rich kids in the compound.”

Lu Xueliu knew this all too well, but her daughter was married far away and would have no family to support her. She was afraid that Shanshan would suffer.

"I'll discuss this with your uncle!"

Meng Peiyu did not insist, finished the honey water, and got up to leave.

Lu Xueliu urged her to stay, saying, "Have a meal before you go. It's a rare trip, and you haven't even seen your uncle yet!"

Meng Peiyu declined, saying, "I have to take the train early tomorrow morning, and I haven't prepared many things yet."

"Alright then, your aunt won't keep you any longer. If you encounter any difficulties in the Northeast, just write home. Your aunt's abilities are limited, but your uncle is capable. He's just afraid you won't come to him!"

"Then thank you in advance, Uncle and Aunt!" Meng Peiyu stood up and strode away.

After waiting for ten minutes at the bus stop, I took a bus to the vicinity of my aunt's house.

I went to a state-run restaurant and ordered a braised pork belly and a sweet and sour pork ribs, which I packed in a lunchbox. I found a corner and took out a salted duck egg, peach shortbread, and candy.

Meng Peiyu knocked on the door, and her younger sister, Meng Linyu, opened it.

"Sister, you're here!" Meng Linyu's eyes sparkled as she stepped aside at the doorway.

"Is Auntie not here?"

"Here I am!" Before Meng Linyu could speak, Meng Tianqiao came out of the kitchen: "Peiyu's here! Stay for dinner tonight!"

"Okay, Auntie!" Meng Peiyu entered the room and took the lunchbox into the kitchen: "I passed by a state-run restaurant and got two dishes. It'll be an extra meal for us tonight!"

"Okay!" Meng Tianqiao asked with a smile, "Are your parents feeling better?"

"I'm much better now. After a few more days of rest, I'll be able to go back to work!"

"That's good! Whenever you leave, I'll come over and take care of you for a few days."

"Train ticket for tomorrow morning!"

"So soon? I thought you could stay a few more days!"

"I'm going to Yang County, and I'll be right back!"

"Going out to play?" Meng Tianqiao chopped the toon leaves noisily. "Don't talk to strangers on the way. Kidnappers love girls like you!"

Meng Peiyu chuckled: "I'm not a little girl anymore!"

"Of course we are! We're young and beautiful, what else would we be but a little girl!" Meng Tianqiao lowered her voice: "When are you and Junyan planning to have children?"

"If we have it, we'll take it!" Meng Peiyu picked up a piece of braised pork and fed it to Meng Tianqiao. "Auntie, can we not talk about these troublesome things? We have a plan in mind!"

Meng Tianqiao nodded and didn't pursue the question any further.

"Where's Guohao? Where did he go?"

"He went to see a movie with his classmates!" Meng Tianqiao glanced outside: "He's been getting quite close to Xiao Jinbao from Daping Village lately!"

Meng Peiyu overheard it but didn't pay it any mind. She helped Meng Tianqiao prepare dinner, and by then it was dark.

Her uncle returned and greeted her with a smile. Meng Guohao returned and called out guiltily, "Sister!"

Meng Peiyu was busy exchanging pleasantries with her uncle and didn't notice his micro-expressions. She nodded and said, "Sit down and eat!"

Meng Guohao grunted in response, then buried his head in his rice without saying a word.

"This child... is really hungry!"

After dinner, Meng Peiyu asked Meng Linyu and Meng Guohao, "Do you two want to come home with me?"

Meng Guohao shook his head: "My parents aren't feeling well, and I'd only be causing them trouble if I went back."

"What about you? Aren't you leaving either?"

Meng Linyu said shyly, "My aunt's place is close to the school, so I can sleep in a little longer in the morning."

Meng Tianqiao chimed in, "Yes, yes, let them stay here. There are rooms available. Once my brother and sister-in-law are better, we can let Xiaoyu and Xiaohao go back."

Meng Peiyu didn't insist, gave a few words of advice, and then left.

Reaching a secluded spot, he took out his bicycle from his spatial storage and headed straight for the black market.

"Big sister's here!"

The guard at the gate saw Meng Peiyu and greeted her solicitously, "I'll take you to our boss right away!"

Meng Peiyu cleared her throat: "This time the stuff is a bit special, I don't know if your boss will accept it!"

"Our boss has a wide range of businesses; no matter what good stuff you get your hands on, he can sell it off. You can rest assured!"

Meng Peiyu nodded and followed him to the courtyard house.

Faced with the gang leader's enthusiasm, Meng Peiyu felt a little guilty: "Do you want a straw mat?"

Do you want the "promotion and wealth" four-piece set?

"you want......"

The gang leader's eyes widened: "Sister, others may ask me for money, but you're asking me for my life! We don't have feudal superstitions around here!"