Chapter 101 Her belly had grown bigger (1/2)

After a day and a night of bumpy travel, the train finally arrived at the military region where the island was located. The familiar salty sea breeze rushed towards her, carrying a hint of chill, but it quietly relaxed Su Wantang's tense nerves.

This is her other home.

Back in the military family compound, their little home was as tidy as ever. It was clear that Lu Linchuan had taken care of everything before leaving. Su Wantang put down her luggage and let out a long sigh of relief. The fatigue of the journey seemed to have been washed away the moment she stepped into her home.

The news of their return spread like wildfire throughout the military family compound.

In less than half an hour, there was a lot of knocking at the door.

"Wantang, Linchuan, you're finally back!"

As soon as the door opened, the first person to rush in was Li Xiulian, a tall woman with a loud voice. Behind her followed Zhao Jing, a smiling and gentle woman. Both of them were military wives in the military compound who had the best relationship with Su Wantang.

"Oh my goodness! Wantang, your belly..." Li Xiulian's gaze immediately fixed on Su Wantang's noticeably protruding belly, her eyes widening in surprise, "You've only been walking for a short while, how come you've grown so fast, like a balloon being inflated!"

Su Wantang felt a little embarrassed by what she said, and smiled as she touched her belly: "Twins do grow faster."

Zhao Jing quickly took out two pairs of exquisitely crafted tiger-head shoes from the cloth bag she had brought. The shoes were embroidered with adorable little tigers in colorful thread, clearly showing that a lot of effort had been put into them. "I figured you'd be back soon, so I made these in advance. I didn't know if they were for boys or girls, so I made a pair that would fit both. Take a look and see if you like them."

"They're so beautiful, Sister Zhao Jing! You're so skillful!" Su Wantang held the two pairs of little shoes with great affection, feeling warm inside.

“I don’t have Zhao Jing’s skillful hands; I can only do some rough work.” Li Xiulian spoke quickly and readily, then proudly produced a thick and soft swaddle made from an old military uniform. “I made this from my husband Zhang’s old military uniform. The material is soft and absorbent, perfect for a baby! Don’t be put off!”

"How could we mind! Sister Xiulian, Sister Zhao Jing, you're too kind. Please come in and sit down." Su Wantang quickly welcomed the two into the house.

Lu Linchuan had already efficiently poured water for the guests. Although he didn't talk much, he had a calm and considerate manner in dealing with people, which made the two military wives feel very comfortable.

With more people, the room immediately became lively.

Remembering the beef jerky her uncle had given her, Su Wantang smiled and said to the two women, "You two have come at the perfect time. I brought you some delicious treats from my hometown."

As she spoke, she went into the kitchen and took out a large bag of spiced beef jerky. Instead of giving someone a whole piece, she carefully sliced ​​it into evenly thin slices and arranged them on a clean white porcelain plate, filling the plate to the brim, before bringing it out.

Once the beef jerky was cut open, its bright red color and firm texture were on full display, and the rich aroma of meat mixed with complex spices instantly filled the entire room.

In those days, pork was rationed, and beef was an even rarer commodity, something ordinary families could only afford once a year. Let alone beef jerky, which was so finely made and clearly expensive.

Li Xiulian and Zhao Jing stared wide-eyed.

"My goodness, is this beef jerky?" Li Xiulian swallowed hard, but waved her hands repeatedly, "No, no, this is too precious! You keep it for yourselves to nourish the baby in your bellies."

“Yes, Wan Tang, we can’t accept this,” Zhao Jing echoed.

"Are you two being too polite with me, sisters?" Su Wantang feigned displeasure and pushed the plate towards them. "My uncle made this himself, and he made so much that we can't possibly finish it all. You two should try it and see how good my uncle's cooking is. If you don't eat it, you're not giving me face."

She's already put it that way; it would seem pretentious for the two of them to refuse any further.

Li Xiulian was a straightforward person. She was the first to pick up a piece and carefully put it in her mouth. After chewing it for only one bite, her eyes suddenly lit up.

"Mmm! Delicious! So delicious!" she exclaimed indistinctly. "How can this beef jerky be made so fragrant? It's not hard at all, and the more you chew, the more flavorful it becomes!"