Chapter 142: Chapter 140: Butterfly Brand Sewing Machine

When Lu Xiao finished his business and returned home, Su Tang was talking with the family.

They were discussing Chen Man, so Su Tang recounted the story of when Chen Zhengnian had come to the hospital and how she had ended up operating on him.

“Honestly, I wasn’t thinking about it too much at the time. He was brought to our hospital, which made him our patient. It was only right that I perform the surgery.”

“If I had known so much trouble would follow, I might not have even taken on the surgery. How could I have known he’d drag me into such a mess?”

Su Tang’s tone was one of helplessness, and it was clear she was very unhappy about it.

’It’s like Chen Zhengnian and I are destined to clash. Something bad is bound to happen whenever our paths cross.’

“Cousin, you’re back.”

Just as she was speaking, Wang Xinxin saw Lu Xiao standing in the doorway.

“Is everything taken care of?”

Su Tang turned her head to ask, and saw Lu Xiao nod.

“I had her write a letter of apology and asked my colleagues from the security department to post it at the entrance to our military compound. From now on, everyone coming and going will be able to see her apology letter.”

Hearing Lu Xiao say this, Su Tang couldn’t help but smile.

’Chen Man thinks she’s better than everyone else, always looking down her nose at people.’

’Posting the apology letter she wrote right at the entrance… isn’t that just blatant humiliation?’

’Leave it to Lu Xiao to come up with such a devious plan.’

“She actually agreed to that?”

After Su Tang spoke, Lu Xiao shook his head.

“Of course she didn’t agree. But I have my ways of making her agree.”

Lu Xiao walked over, ruffled Su Tang’s hair, and said in a low voice,

“I told her that if she didn’t agree, I’d have her sent to the Public Security Bureau on charges of attempted murder. What do you think is better, writing an apology letter or being sent to the Public Security Bureau?”

“She’s not stupid. She knew which to choose.”

Hearing Lu Xiao’s explanation, Su Tang understood why Chen Man had agreed. If she were really sent to the Public Security Bureau, her entire reputation would be ruined.

“Why are there so many bizarre people in this world? Our Tangtang saved her cousin’s life, and what does she do? She comes here looking for trouble with our Tangtang! If her cousin knew, he would never let her off the hook.”

After Mrs. Lu finished her indignant rant, Su Tang smiled and shook her head.

“I’d rather he just stay away from me. If he shows up again, who knows what kind of trouble will follow.”

“He’s actually a pretty righteous person. He just got stuck with a difficult cousin.”

The family chatted for a while longer before Mrs. Lu went to make dinner. After eating, everyone went back to their own rooms to rest.

When Su Tang came back from her shower, she saw that Lu Xiao had already set something out.

It was the pregnancy oil she had asked him for earlier.

However, conditions weren’t that great yet, so something like commercial pregnancy oil was naturally unavailable.

So, Su Tang had found some peanut oil. ’It’s all oil, anyway, there can’t be much of a difference.’

This peanut oil was something Mrs. Lu had brought from the countryside. It was homemade, pressed from pure peanuts, and very healthy.

“Let me. How could I trouble my dear wife with something like this?”

Su Tang had just been about to pour the oil into her hands when she heard him speak.

“You’re being unusually attentive. Is there something you want to ask me?”

Su Tang looked at Lu Xiao’s somewhat fawning expression and posed the question. She then saw him nod.

“There is something, yes. But it’s not impossible.”

Lu Xiao gently massaged Su Tang’s belly. He had consulted a doctor about the technique beforehand to ensure it wouldn’t cause the umbilical cord to wrap around the baby’s neck.

“For you to come to me for help, it must not be an easy task.”

Su Tang leaned against the headboard, her gentle gaze resting on the face of the man before her.

“It’s not that difficult. Our compound is planning to hold a first aid knowledge competition.”

Hearing this, Su Tang raised an eyebrow slightly. “And? You want me to compete?”

“Not for you to compete in my place. Only we can participate. I was hoping you could teach me a little more, because I’m quite tempted by the first-place prize.”

After Lu Xiao finished, Su Tang’s interest was suddenly piqued.

’Lu Xiao doesn’t usually have any particular wants. For him to say he’s interested, the prize must be very generous.’

“Didn’t you keep saying you wanted a sewing machine? Although I have the ration ticket for one, they’re really in short supply around here. Even if I ask someone to buy it from out of town, we’d have to wait in line.”

“It turns out the grand prize for this competition is a Butterfly brand sewing machine.”

As soon as Lu Xiao said this, Su Tang’s eyes lit up.

“A sewing machine? You’re all a bunch of rough-and-tumble men. Why would the first prize be a sewing machine?”

It was no wonder Su Tang was confused. There were very few female soldiers in the military camp.

A sewing machine just didn’t seem to fit in with them at all.

Lu Xiao cleared his throat before explaining, “We voted on the prizes ourselves. So, it’s not just you who wants this Butterfly sewing machine—everyone else does too.”

Hearing this, Su Tang nodded in understanding.

’So my real competitors are the families of the other soldiers.’

“Since it’s something for me, of course I’ll give it my all. This isn’t really you asking for a favor. When it comes to first aid, you’ve definitely come to the right person.”

Su Tang reached out, pinched Lu Xiao’s cheek, and said this with a smile.

She had, after all, won first prize in the national nursing simulation competition back in the day.

When she first started at the hospital, she interned in the emergency department. First aid knowledge was second nature to her.

With Su Tang’s help, Lu Xiao felt confident that he could win this first prize.

When Su Tang had told him she wanted a sewing machine, Lu Xiao had pulled some strings, but in a place like the Northwest, the item was just too scarce.

It was something that money and tickets couldn’t buy, which had made him feel guilty for a long time, feeling like he had failed to fulfill Su Tang’s wish.

Now that this opportunity had finally presented itself, he certainly wasn’t going to let it go.

“To repay my dear wife’s kindness, allow me to serve you well tonight.”

With that, Lu Xiao wiped his hands and pulled the cord to turn off the lamp.

In the darkness, her senses grew more acute. Su Tang could feel Lu Xiao’s breath washing over her.

His hot, moist breath was like an entwining vine, wrapping itself completely around her.

She gave Lu Xiao a little push, reminding him in a soft voice that her current condition wasn’t suited for any strenuous activity.

Lu Xiao replied in a hoarse voice that he knew.

Then, his hand gently lifted the soft fabric of her loungewear.

“Relax, Tangtang.”

He soothed her, his kisses landing on her forehead and cheeks.

Su Tang bit her lip in embarrassment, yet the strange sensation brought a wave of pleasure through her entire body.

’Where on earth did Lu Xiao learn all this?’

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