Year: I had a good time when I was young

Chapter 545 Unexpected and reasonable

The next day, Chu Xiangqian took Xue Jinglan to his father-in-law's house to give New Year gifts in Xue Jianguo's car.

A whole sheep, a whole cow hind leg, 2 dried fish, 4 pheasants, 4 hares, and dozens of kilograms of various preserved fruits and snacks immediately made the old lady and mother-in-law narrow their eyes with laughter.

With these foods, you no longer have to worry about how to make your family have a good New Year this year.

Even if the married daughter and uncle's family of four are invited to have New Year's Eve dinner, these things are enough to eat.

Xue Jinglan was pulled by the old lady and her mother to whisper, while Chu Xiangqian chatted with Xue Jianguo until noon.

Old man Xue and his father-in-law went home for lunch and chatted until 1:30 in the afternoon. The old man and his father-in-law went to work again.

Chu Xiangqian then took Xue Jinglan back to the Qianmen courtyard.

As soon as he entered the middle courtyard, he saw Aiyuan stopping him and saying, "Brother, the neighbors over at Luogu Lane know that you are back. Many people asked me to ask you when you will go back to live."

When Chu Xiangqian heard this, he knew that he must be exchanging food with him.

Maybe the second uncle and the third uncle have found something interesting in the past two months.

There was also Widow Qin who was definitely looking forward to her return. Chu Qianqian couldn't help but look at Xue Jinglan.

Xue Jinglan not only didn't think much about it, but said very understandingly, "Brother Qiang, if you can help, please help."

Chu Qianqian smiled and nodded. Xue Jinglan knew how rich she was in Hong Kong and abroad, but she just said that she would help as much as possible.

It's obviously saying that it's okay to help, but don't go overboard.

He secretly thought that his wife was smart, and said with a smile, "Then I might not come back for dinner at night, or I might not come back until very late at night.

Let the brothers Aiguo and Aimin sleep in the gatehouse in the front yard, while the others go to bed early. "

Xue Jinglan nodded and hurriedly arranged Chu Qianqian's coat and scarf. Then, together with Aiyuan, they watched Chu Qianqian ride his bicycle out and walk away, and then closed the door.

The two sisters-in-law talked and soon talked about playing cards.

Anyway, in the middle of winter, if you go out and freeze to death, you might as well stay in a room with a fire pit and play mahjong.

Chu Xiangqian did not go to the courtyard immediately. Seeing that it was only 2: in the afternoon, he let the tits fly to Maoer Hutong. As expected, he saw Qin Huairu waiting in the small courtyard of the alley.

Chu Xiangqian smiled and rode the bicycle much faster.

In just ten minutes, he arrived at the small courtyard next to the Wenchang Emperor Temple. Chu Qianqian gently knocked on the door a few times. Qin Huairu, who was waiting in the room, looked happy.

He walked out of the house quickly and asked in a low voice, "Who is it?"

Chu Qianqian said, 'It's me', and Qin Huairu could no longer hold back and quickly opened the door.

Seeing that it was Chu Qianqian outside the door, Qin Huairu's face was overjoyed, but his eyes became red again.

When Chu Qianqian carried the bicycle into the yard, he suddenly felt a soft body hugging him tightly from behind.

Chu Qianqian smiled, turned around, picked up Qin Huairu, closed the courtyard door with his feet, lowered the bolt and locked the door.

He quickly entered the house and headed towards the bedroom.

Not long after, the sound of sobbing came from the yard.

It can be seen that Qin Huairu really lost miserably in this game.

But this woman is very resilient. The worse she loses, the more she wants to fight again.

Relying on the perseverance of not admitting defeat, several battles were won.

Although Qin Huairu felt tired, she felt comfortable all over.

The inner fire that had accumulated for many days was completely suppressed.

He hugged Chu Qianqian's neck, pressed his face against his chest, and breathed calmly for a while before his breathing slowly stabilized.

Then he felt sticky all over his body, so he hurriedly got up and put on his coat, brought the prepared hot water from the kitchen, cleaned Chu Qianqian first, and then washed himself.

When she returned to bed again, the woman's hands and feet were cold.

Chu Qianqian held her in his arms very considerately and warmed her with his body.

Then they chatted about the old items Qin Huairu had received in the past month or so.

There are also the puzzles and difficulties encountered during the study of the antique books left by Chu Xiangqian and the actual contact with them.

For people like Chu Xiangqian, whose master is a treasure appraiser and who can easily come into contact with national treasure-level treasures in practice, let alone teach a novice like Qin Huairu.

Even many shopkeepers in Liulichang are not as sharp as him in terms of eyesight.

After all, Chu Xiangqian had too many real treasures in his hands.

The most important thing is that as soon as he gets started, the game can tell him whether it is true or false.

This alone can actually make a novice become a master of treasure appraisal little by little.
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Just chatting.

The two of them were grinding tofu and gossiping, making the atmosphere very harmonious.

Qin Huairu felt even more like living with her man now, instead of rushing to play games when they met like before.

It always feels like everything is for a friendly match.

Seeing that the sky was slowly getting dark, Qin Huairu shuddered again and picked up the Modu watch that Chu Xiangqian wore on the bedside to take a look at it.

Seeing that it was already 5:50, he hurriedly put his arms around Chu Qianqian's neck and shook it a few times, "How about you lie down and sleep for a while. I'll go back for a while and then come over to stay with you?"

Chu Qianqian shook his head, "There are many people in the yard, please Ehime, please ask me to go back. It seems that they are short of food, or they may use the white flour they received at the end of the year to exchange for some stick noodles."

Qin Huairu naturally knew the general situation of each household in the courtyard.

There are very few people who can eat meat, and during the Chinese New Year, they only buy three to five taels to make dumplings stuffed with cabbage and meat.

For other families with a large population, a meal of pure cabbage dumplings is considered a good thing.

Thinking of this, Qin Huairu felt close and grateful to Chu Xiangqian.

When Chu Xiangqian left the capital before, he left a lot of grain, dried meat, preserved fruits, and deer glue in this yard.

It can be said that Qin Huairu's family not only does not have to go hungry, but they can occasionally sneak back two or three taels of dried meat or fish, and secretly stir-fry meat dishes with cabbage, shredded radish, etc.

Or make a meal of dumplings.

After Jia Zhang was no longer hungry, she praised Qin Huairu repeatedly at first, but as time passed, the old godly woman began to worry that Qin Huairu had a man outside.

Otherwise, why can we get white flour every three days?

Why can I eat some dried meat or fish a week?

Qin Huairu initially said that she had exchanged old items for others, but Jia Zhang only believed her for a few days and began to suspect that Qin Huairu was in love with another man.

It's a pity that at this time, Qin Huairu was not only not afraid of her mother-in-law at all, but the reason why Jia Zhang took painkillers was in Qin Huairu's hands.

Moreover, Jia and Zhang clearly have a formal job and salary, but they don’t spend a dime to raise two grandsons and granddaughters.

Since all the money and food to support the family came from Qin Huairu, Jia Zhang didn't have enough confidence to speak at home.

As a last resort, Mrs. Jia Zhang could only ask Qin Huairu. No matter what Qin Huairu did outside, she, her mother-in-law, didn't care, but Bangge could never change her surname.    This is no problem at all for Qin Huairu.

Not only did Qin Huairu know that Chu Xiangqian could not take Banggan as his son, but she herself could not marry Chu Xiangqian.

Being able to follow Chu Qianqian all the time is already satisfying.

From then on, Mrs. Jia Zhang basically never asked about Qin Huairu's affairs outside, but even so, Qin Huairu still went to work and got off work on time every day.

There was nothing unusual at all, which made Jia Zhang herself feel like she was being too suspicious.

But today Qin Huairu suddenly came back more than an hour late, and if you look carefully, although her face is tired, her skin is white and rosy, and her eyes are charming.

Mrs. Jia Zhang was not stupid, and she quickly thought about that.

During the meal, Mrs. Jia Zhang noticed that Qin Huairu had a bad appetite. She only drank half a bowl of Bangzi noodle porridge, while the Wowotou was given to Banggan and Xiaodang.

No need to guess, I must have eaten out.

Before Mrs. Jia Zhang could pull Qin Huairu to question, bursts of lively sounds could be heard outside.

Jia Zhang wanted to go out and have a look, but Qin Huairu knew that Chu Qianqian's enemy must have returned.

When she thought of being forced into a corner by Chu Qianqian and delivering a combination of punches like a violent storm, Qin Huairu felt as if she had been completely defeated.

But I thought about the coconut milk, grilled salmon, toasted breadfruit and the durian that smelled disgusting but tasted sweet.

Qin Huairu suddenly felt that if she wanted to get married, she would have to marry someone like Chu Xiangqian.

Even if she can no longer be his wife, she is still willing to be his wife.

Seeing that Qin Huairu was as indifferent to Chu Xiangqian's affairs as before, Jia Zhang felt faintly happy at first.

But when he walked out of his house and stood under the eaves, he watched Chu Qianqian being surrounded by three uncles, Silly Zhu, the two Liu brothers and several other boys.

Jia Zhang suddenly felt something in her heart. As soon as the Chu man came back, Huairu would go home an hour late.

If this is a coincidence, it makes sense.

But once he started to doubt, no matter how he thought or felt, Qin Huairu would only look for a man like Chu Xiangqian.

Otherwise, it would really be a waste of her good skin.

Not to mention, these days, only Chu Xiangqian has no shortage of food and drink.

Only he can get meat every three days.

Thinking of this, Jia Zhang felt that she should be angry. But in fact, when I really realized this, not only did I not feel angry at all, but I felt happy in my heart.

Jia Zhang's first thought was that it was impossible for Chu Xiangqian to marry Qin Huairu.

When Chu Xiangqian got married, his wife was seen by everyone in the hospital. She was not only well-educated and sensible, but also very beautiful.

Only a fool would divorce and marry a widow with two children.

Then there is no need to change the surname of your own stickman.

Secondly, with Chu Xiangqian's care, Banggeng will grow up in the future, let alone work in a steel rolling mill.

Maybe if you join the factory, you will be a regular worker. After three to five years, once you get married, you don’t have to worry about the job of your awesome wife.

Moreover, his mother has served you, Chu Xiangqian, for so many years. Bangge will get married in the future. Chu Xiangqian, who is the second father, is not allowed to help with the wedding room?

Don't you want to donate more money to Bangge and his wife?

Thinking of this, Jia Zhang suddenly felt that Qin Huairu was too far-sighted.

If Chu Xiangqian knew this, he might scold him a few times at first, but after the scolding, he would feel that you are looking down on someone.

Is it just such an ordinary and simple wish?

Maybe you will feel that Jia Zhang is actually quite simple.

In other words, in her eyes, this is her greatest hope in this life.

As for seeking favors from Chu Xiangqian now, Jia Zhang, an old pious woman, may look bad, but she is by no means stupid.

Before liberation, she was a widow raising her son alone in the capital. Just think about it and you will know how difficult it was.

And now that her son is dead, Jia Zhang's first fear is that Qin Huairu remarries. In that case, not only her grandson and granddaughter will have to follow Qin Huairu into someone else's home.

As my ex-mother-in-law, she might have to live alone for the rest of her life.

The second worry is of course Bangge’s future.

Now, no matter what aspect Chu Xiangqian has, it indicates that as long as Qin Huairu keeps following him, he will definitely be able to give back to Bangge in the future.

Of course, the premise of all this is that the Jia family is now full.

If she was hungry every day, Jia Zhang could only think about how to eat, not the future.

At this time, Jia Zhang even felt that if anyone knew about the relationship between Qin Huairu and Chu Xiangqian, she would have to jump out immediately to prove their innocence.

Otherwise, Chu Qianqian, who was already married, would immediately cut off his relationship with Qin Huairu in order to save his marriage and future.

If he was cruel, Chu Xiangqian would be kicked out of the capital if he couldn't protect his family.

Jia Zhang shuddered when she thought that Chu Xiangqian had killed countless enemy agents, tigers, and leopards.

He thought to himself, how could he, an ordinary citizen, be able to handle such a person?

Perhaps Huai Ru's figure and appearance are the best way to control Chu Qiang.

Thinking of this, Jia Zhang gave Qin Huairu a thumbs up again in her heart.
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In the evening, Mrs. Jia Zhang tricked Qin Huairu into cheating. Even though Qin Huairu denied it, her expression changed several times, making Ms. Jia Zhang convinced that she had guessed correctly.

After Qin Huairu panicked, he calmed down.

I thought my mother-in-law would cause trouble, but I didn't expect that Jia Zhang actually took the initiative to say that for the sake of Banggeng's future, this matter had to be kept secret.

In order to save everyone from trouble in the future, Jia Zhang even actively encouraged Qin Huairu to have a sterilization.

This old godly woman clearly didn't want to see Qin Huairu have a second son.

To avoid putting all maternal love on the second son and neglecting or even no longer paying attention to the stick.

After Qin Huairu heard this, she didn't know what to say.

Rejoicing, unwillingness, complacency, and other emotions all came to my mind at once.

To be honest, Qin Huairu was really willing to give birth to a child for Chu Xiangqian.

But after being together for so long, Chu Qianqian used contraceptive measures every time, which also made Qin Huairu know that it was impossible for him to have Chu Xiangqian's child.

In this case, it is better to go for a minor operation, which can make Chu Xiangqian feel relieved and like himself more.

Qin Huairu pretended to be helpless and nodded, but she said that she had nothing to do with Chu Qianqian.

I would go to the hospital for surgery because I was worried that if I met a bad person after get off work or when I went out to collect old things, not only would my reputation be ruined as a widow and I gave birth to a baby, but I might also be framed for having an affair.

Then you will lose your job.

(End of this chapter)