Chapter 373: Chapter 372: The Mother-in-law’s Stirred Heart
Holding the yarn that Lin Wan gave them, she instructed them to practice when they have time.
She told them to come back tomorrow morning.
Returning home in the evening, Lin Wan received a call from Han Yi.
"Why are you still up so late?" The army only has a phone available at the message room near the main gate. Han Yi actually waited until she got home from school at night.
"I just finished my class not long ago. Is Bao Bao behaving well?"
"Very good, apart from not being able to stand the smell of meat, everything else is fine. Mother-in-law knows I’m pregnant and even ordered milk for me this morning."
"Hmm... Drink more milk. A strong body won’t get sick and will be healthier."
"I will drink it every day. Han Yi... Your mom is very nice to me. She’s been helping me knit a scarf these days. She doesn’t want money, so I thought... to make a piece of clothing for both her and Uncle Hu. Do you think that’s okay?"
After Lin Wan spoke, Han Yi remained silent for a long time before gently responding with an "hmm."
For the past few days, Lin Wan has been teaching a few children how to knit scarves every morning at home.
After a few days, everyone learned, and each knitted a nice scarf.
Lin Wan had them take back over ten pounds of yarn, telling them to finish it and then bring it over, so they wouldn’t need to make the trip back and forth every day.
Lin Wan received the dog skin that Brother Huang helped to deliver.
Lin Wan contemplated the build of her mother-in-law and Uncle Hu. She roughly cut two sets of dog-skin cotton-padded clothes for them.
She took the special military ration coupons that Han Yi’s military district issued and took the bus to the department store.
The special coupons have limitations, and they expire if unused.
Lin Wan bought several types of fabric linings and brought them back.
In just one day, she completed a set of clothing. A thin layer of cotton on the outside, with the dog skin lining inside.
The same goes for the cotton pants.
Lin Wan finished two sets and, taking advantage of not having class on Friday night, went to her mother-in-law’s house.
She knew that Xiao Dong was going to set up a stall tomorrow, and her mother-in-law would definitely be there to help.
Lin Wan arrived just in time for dinner. Shen Qing and Hu Bin were delighted to see her.
"Why did you come so late, and how did you get here?" Shen Qing asked with concern.
"I took the bus," she replied.
"Saozi, you’re not going to class today?" They were very happy with Lin Wan’s visit.
"No, I’m not going today."
"You haven’t eaten yet, have you? Sit down and eat with us. Let your mom cook another dish," Hu Bin quickly gestured for her to sit.
Shen Qing chuckled, a bit embarrassed, and quickly got up to the kitchen to fry a large plate of scallion egg.
"Saozi, Mom is so good to you. I don’t usually get this kind of treatment," Hu Dong said, drooling over the large plate of yellow, tender egg.
"How can you compare with your Saozi?" Shen Qing was in rare high spirits, smiling as she gave her younger son a glance.
Then, she took a chopstick’s worth of egg and placed it in Lin Wan’s bowl. "Xiao Wan, eat more."
"Eat more. If you want anything, just tell your mom. Your Uncle Hu might not have many skills, but getting you some food is no problem."
"What can’t be bought at the department store’s supply and marketing cooperatives is available by the roadside and at the market. We lack nothing at home." Feeling their concern, Lin Wan’s heart seemed to be warmed, making her feel very touched.
After a happy meal, Lin Wan took out the clothes she made for Shen Qing and Uncle Hu.
"I estimated the size, and I don’t know if it fits. Especially Uncle Hu’s; if it really doesn’t fit, let Mom alter it a bit."
When Shen Qing saw the clothes Lin Wan made for her, she said nothing, but tears involuntarily flowed down her face as she turned her head.
Hu Bin quickly pulled her over. "It’s the child’s sentiment towards us. Why are you crying?"
"I’m just happy," Shen Qing said with a laugh as she wiped her tears. "I’m happy."