Sun Chan said, "Where there are people, there’s gossip. My elder sister knows I’m not good at arguing. I’m too lazy to bother with those unpleasant words they say; I just pretend I didn’t hear them."
"Yeah, even if they get the upper hand verbally, what, can they earn more money? These people, they just can’t stand seeing someone else doing better! Once they see you have money, living well, they start picking apart things."
"Exactly, that’s typical of small-minded people. Especially that Sister-in-law Wang, so irritating, always nosing around. I think she’s just eager to find something scandalous to spread around." Sun Chan remarked.
When Gu Junming finished his shower, he overheard her talking like this and couldn’t help but smile. Marriage changes things; now everyone loves to chat about these everyday family matters.
They ate dinner late, and after a full day of activity, Sun Chan was exhausted. She washed up and went directly to bed. Gu Junming had wanted to talk to his wife for a bit, but there was no time, so he just hugged her, patted her back, and went to sleep along with her.
Early the next morning, Wang Shufen took the earliest bus back home. She was hurrying to sell fruit; arriving late would disrupt a lot of things.
When Sun Chan woke up, the room was quiet; she checked her watch—it was already past eight. She exclaimed and quickly jumped out of bed; it’s so late! Has Gu Junming left?
As soon as she reached the kitchen, she saw a note on the small table. It was left by Gu Junming; I’m heading to the military unit. I made some noodles; just heat them to eat. Wait for me to come back tonight.
Sun Chan smiled. Sure enough, she found noodles in the pot, just plain boiled noodles with a spoonful of homemade meat sauce on top, still warm. She took it out, ready to eat.
Sun Chan was thinking about finishing some drawings, hoping to send them over to Han Dong soon.
Then someone knocked on the door. Sun Chan called out, "Who is it?"
"Sis, it’s me!"
Sun Chan slightly frowned. This voice sounded like Zhuang Lin, who had come over for dinner last night. She’s from the suburbs, her husband is an officer, they live on the top floor. Last night, she jabbed at Sun Chan a few times, saying that every family counts pennies to live, but only Sun Chan dared to spend. Buying so many things to treat everyone, it was enough to cover their monthly living expenses. Doesn’t know how to save.
Sun Chan was very upset at the time; here I am warmly entertaining you, and you still speak so bitterly.
Why is this woman coming over so early in the morning?
Sun Chan went to open the door; Zhuang Lin walked right in boldly. She’s in her thirties, wearing a white blouse and black skirt, a bit stocky, talking loudly. They rank by the men’s age, so although she’s younger, Zhuang Lin still calls Sun Chan "sis."
Sun Chan said, "Do you need something?"
"Why do you say that? Can’t I come over if there’s nothing? Sis, haven’t you eaten?" She craned her neck to look, "Noodles, huh? Real simple meal."

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