Siheyuan: There are three little cats at home

Chapter 519 Seeing Swallow Again

It was cold in the morning, but at about eight o'clock it was a little warmer than at dawn.

The weather was sunny and windless, and the warm winter sun shone brightly in the courtyard, dispelling the chill bit by bit.

When Xu Qing pushed his motorcycle to the corridor between the backyard and the central courtyard, the second aunt came out of the house holding the quilt, ready to dry it.

"Hey, Xiaoqing, are you going out early in the morning?"

The second aunt hugged the thick quilt and took the initiative to say hello.

Xu Qing paused for a moment, turned sideways and responded:

"Second aunt, are you drying yourself in bed again?"

"Good day today!" the second aunt replied, and hurriedly put the quilt on the clothesline hanging in the yard, "Your second uncle always said that the quilt cover was thin and didn't get much sun. He would blame me again at night. .”

Xu Qing smiled, turned around and continued towards the middle courtyard.

In the middle courtyard, Mrs. Jia Zhang and Auntie also took out their quilts.

It is very common to dry the quilt in winter. The quilt is made of cotton, so it can enjoy a little sunshine and is comfortable to cover on cold nights.

Xu Qing pushed the motorcycle, tilted his body, avoiding the quilts placed in the middle courtyard, walked to the door of Silly Pillar House, and shouted.

"Brother Silly Zhu, let's go!"

"Qingzi, wait a minute, brother, I'll put on my shoes and come out."

When Xu Qing heard this, he stood in the middle courtyard, waiting for Silly Zhu.

At the door of Jia's house, Qin Huairu came out of the house holding a wash basin. When she saw Xu Qing, she smiled and asked:

"Xiao Qing, what are you and Shazhu doing today? I heard from my daughter Xiaodang that Shazhu was in the house early in the morning."

Xu Qing leaned on the motorcycle and said, "Go to the Friendship Store."

Qin Huairu said oh, put the wash basin on the ground, asked Huaihua to bring out two benches from the house, turned around and said to Xu Qing:

"Xiaoqing, do you have any clothes to wash at home? I happen to be doing laundry today. If there are any, you can go back and get them. I can help you wash them. Jinghong works at the grain station every day, which saves you two clothes. wash."

While Xu Qing was waiting for Sha Zhu, he said to Qin Hairu:

"Sister Qin, thank you. Aunt Feng washes my and Jinghong's clothes every week. You can wash your own clothes."

Qin Huairu didn't say anything after hearing this.

At this time, Huaihua took out two benches from the room. Qin Huairu raised her hand to take it, handed one to Xu Qing, and then said to Huaihua:

"Go to your stupid Uncle Zhu's house and take out the clothes he needs to change. You can wash clothes with mom in the courtyard this morning."

Sophora flower nodded her head with a smile and said to Xu Qing:

"Hello, Uncle Xu Qing."

After saying that, he turned around and trotted to Silly Pillar's house.

After a while, Silly Zhu and Huaihua walked out of the house.

"Qingzi, brother, my outfit is okay, right?"

Silly Zhu was in good spirits, with a happy look on his face. He was well-groomed. He changed his old-fashioned attitude. His hair was combed and his clothes were new. He wore a tan coat with a light blue sweater and black pants. Wearing a pair of black cotton shoes, holding an empty mesh bag in his hand, he said to Xu Qing while pushing the bicycle.

Xu Qing stood up from the bench and said to Qin Huairu:

"Sister Qin, we are out. Do you need help buying anything?"

Qin Huairu shook his head, "No, just go and do your business."

Silly Zhu looked down at Qin Huairu who was sitting on the bench washing clothes, held the car bell and said:

"Sister Qin, please don't rub these clothes too hard. I can use more soap, but my clothes are torn, so you and Xiaodang and Huaihua will help me sew them.

Oh, by the way, there seem to be two steel trousers in the left pocket of the pants I often wear. When you and Huaihua wash them for me, pay attention and don't forget to put them back for me after washing them. "

Huaihua hugged Shazhu’s dirty clothes and said:

"Uncle Silly Zhu, it's just two steel pennies. Is it worth saying something to you? If you hire someone to help you wash your clothes, ten steel pennies are not enough to pay for the work. If I find it, it will be mine!"

Silly Zhu chuckled and said: "Sophora japonica, it's only two and a half cents. If you want it, take it. But don't put my pants on the washboard without taking them out."

"Okay, Uncle Silly Zhu, don't be impatient. Uncle Xu Qing has been waiting for you for a long time."

Sophora japonica said, pushing Shazhu.

Silly Zhu pushed the bicycle and followed Xu Qing out of the compound. He got on the bicycle at the entrance of the alley and headed towards the Friendship Store.

It's a rare good weather, it's not snowing, it's the weekend, and there are a lot of people on the street.

Young people, children, old people, all taking advantage of the break, poured into the streets.

There are also many bicycles, but few motorcycles.

After all, personal motorcycles only started to become popular in China last year, and not many people can afford one.

In addition, the output is not high and the technology for making motorcycles is not mature enough.

There are more cars than motorcycles on the streets.

However, this is the situation these days.

The bicycle was sandwiched between the cars, whirring away.

Car horns kept honking, but no one on the bike took it seriously.

No one dared to hit her anyway, and there were already a lot of people on the street, and there were still children crossing the road in groups at this time.

Drivers can only be patient, and no matter how anxious they are, they can only honk the horn to urge them.

If you encounter a fool or a second-rate person who hangs around the street all day long, and the front of the bicycle falls off, and it lies in the middle of the road, no one will want to leave.

As long as the patrolling film police and traffic police don't come over, there will be a blockage. Whenever you are happy, you will be evacuated.

But today, Xu Qing did not encounter this situation.

Silly Zhu followed Xu Qing, pedaling the bicycle pedals vigorously.

The two walked along the long street for about ten minutes, turned right at the intersection, and then turned left. After more than 20 minutes, they arrived at the entrance of the Friendship Store.

But as soon as he arrived, Shazhu saw the crowd of people inside, got out of the car, took out the car key, locked the bicycle, and said to Xu Qing:

"Qingzi, brother, I must have foresight. I knew early in the morning that there would be many people here today, so I looked in the mirror in the room for a long time to prepare myself."

Xu Qing was so proud when he saw Si Zhu, he bent down and locked the motorcycle and said:

"Brother Silly Zhu, it's the weekend, so there must be a lot of people. You're dressed so well today, maybe you'll be able to charm those female salespeople when you go inside later."

Silly Zhu grinned happily, "Qingzi, my brother likes to hear what you say. If any female salesperson really likes me, I will get the certificate tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow you and Jinghong will drink my wedding bar in our courtyard!"

Xu Qing and Silly Zhu walked into the Friendship Store laughing and talking.

Inside, there were people lying in front of the counter. Xu Qing didn’t see any foreigners. At first glance, they were all Chinese.

The voices were quite mixed, and they were all asking for prices. Everyone was well-dressed, but it was not a noisy mess like a supply and marketing cooperative or a state-owned store.

When the Friendship Store opened, it sold foreign things, targeting foreigners in China and overseas Chinese.

The quality is high and the things are expensive.

Domestic people cannot enter without foreign exchange coupons.

However, with the issuance of foreign exchange certificates, you can enter with the foreign exchange certificates.

After the reform, the country’s ties with foreign countries have become closer and closer. Friendship Store is no longer aloof.

Some items that are in short supply in the domestic market are also sold in friendship stores.

Silly Zhu stood next to Xu Qing, looking at Wuyang Wuyang and the crowd who were talking very well, secretly feeling that he was really distinguished today.

After entering the Friendship Store, I felt happy and indescribably excited.

But Xu Qing didn't feel much. He had just been here a few days ago and bought hearing aids for his grandparents.

In addition, foreign things were all over the streets in later generations, and he was not curious about them.

It's just these days that things sold abroad are so expensive that ordinary people can't afford them every day.

"Qingzi, doesn't your high school classmate Guohua's sister-in-law work here? Where is she?"

Xu Qing straightened up, looked around, saw Liu Yan who was receiving guests, stretched out his hand and pointed to Silly Zhu:

"Brother Silly Zhu, that's not the case. Let's go to her side."

It happened that Liu Yan had just finished her work and saw Xu Qing when she looked up.

Before Xu Qing could take Silly Zhu to her counter, she walked towards Xu Qing and Silly Zhu behind the counter with a smile.

"Brother Xu Qing, why are you here? What are you going to buy today?"

Liu Yan asked Xu Qing with a smile across the counter.

Xu Qing patted Silly Zhu on the shoulder and said:

"Yanzi, I won't buy anything today. Brother Shazhu from Menyuan wants to buy something for him. You can introduce him to him."

Liu Yan moved her eyes, looked at Sha Zhu, and said with a smile:

"Comrade, is there anything you need to buy?"

Silly Zhu stared at Liu Yan intently, his pupils dilated, and he was startled for a moment. He quickly lowered his head, stared at the things under the glass on the counter, and said:

"I'll buy some gadgets that the kids can eat and play with."

Liu Yan responded: "Are you buying something for your child? I have chocolates and candies produced abroad, as well as children's toys. Do you want toys and food, or just toys?"

Silly Zhu quickly waved his hands and shook his head at the same time.

"Comrade Yanzi, you misunderstood. I am still unmarried. I am buying some for my nephew."

Silly Zhu said, raised his hand to comb his hair, and straightened his waist to appear energetic.

"Wait a moment, I'll go to the counter on the right to help you get some food for the kids to play with."

After Liu Yan finished speaking, she turned around and walked towards the counter on the right.

Silly Zhu took the opportunity to tug on Xu Qing's sleeve, glanced at Liu Yan, and whispered:

"Qingzi, why didn't you tell my brother earlier that my sister-in-law Guohua is so beautiful, is she married?"

Xu Qing turned to face Silly Zhu and said: "Brother Silly Zhu, I only found out a few days ago, and I haven't seen her before. I don't know whether she is married or not."

As Xu Qing spoke, he saw Silly Zhu glance at Liu Yan from the corner of his eyes and said with a smile:

"Brother Silly Zhu, do you have any ideas for others?"

Silly Zhu turned around and shook his head, "No, Qingzi, where are you thinking? Brother, I am not a boy like Xu Damao, who wants to flirt with beautiful people when he sees them. But..."

Halfway through his words, Silly Zhu turned to glance at Liu Yan and said:

"Qingzi, don't mention it. Sister-in-law Guohua is quite good-looking and has a good appearance. She is just like the girls your wife Jinghong worked in the art troupe back then. She is so charming!"

Xu Qing was obviously moved when he heard Sha Zhu even use idioms. Before Liu Yan came back, he whispered:

"Brother Silly Zhu, if you are interested in sister-in-law Guohua, I will ask Guohua for you."

Silly Zhu stared at Xu Qing, neither saying no nor saying yes.

Xu Qing instantly understood that Sha Zhu had an idea and said suddenly:

"Then I'll take care of this matter on my brother. When we get out later, I'll find Guohua."

Silly Zhu stretched out his hands to scratch his hair and rubbed his neck, and said a little embarrassedly:

"Qingzi, brother, I will be waiting for you Xin'er in the courtyard this afternoon."

Xu Qingle said: "It's done!"

When Liu Yan came over with Hershey's chocolates and Coca-Cola and a bunch of other children to eat, Silly Zhu took a sneak look, took out the foreign exchange coupons on his body and said:

"Comrade Yanzi, look at how many foreign exchange coupons I can buy. I bought them all."

Liu Yan took out two cans of Coca-Cola, and picked out three pieces of chocolate, a can of Shanghai Merlin and four small pieces of Tianjin Cheesecake.

"Comrade, your foreign exchange coupons can buy these."

Liu Yan pushed the selected items in front of Silly Zhu.

Silly Zhu frowned, glanced at Xu Qing, then looked at Liu Yan, gritted his teeth and said:

"That's what I need."

"Okay, I'll give you a receipt right now."

Liu Yan put the other things back on the counter and went aside.

Silly Zhu took out the net bag he was wearing and put things in it. He looked at Liu Yan from the corner of his eye and whispered to Xu Qing:

"Qingzi, how old is Guohua's sister-in-law?

I just took a closer look at it, and it felt like it was even younger than Xiaodang. Otherwise, brother, I’d better not harm other little girls. "

When Xu Qing heard what Sha Zhu said, he turned around and looked at Liu Yan carefully.

The last time he didn't look carefully, he came here in the afternoon when it was getting dark. Liu Yan had put on makeup again, so he didn't look carefully.

I came here today and didn’t take a good look just now.

The main reason is that the person he has been married to for many years does not have the same hobby as Xu Damao, so he would not stop staring at the female salesperson at the Friendship Store.

At this moment, Xu Qing looked at Liu Yan and pondered:

"Brother Silly Zhu, let's do this. You go out first later, and I'll chat with her for a few words and ask her questions for you."

Silly Zhu thought deeply: "Qingzi, help me get the receipt. I'll wait for you outside first."

Silly Zhu led the net bag out of the Friendship Store, while Xu Qing waited for Liu Yan.

Because there were so many people, there was a queue to issue the receipt. Five minutes later, Liu Yan walked up to Xu Qing with the receipt and said:

"Brother Xu Qing, where is that comrade in your courtyard?"

"He's out, I'll help him get this."

Xu Qing then said.

Liu Yan smiled and said: "Brother Xu Qing, are you free on Wednesday next week? I'll take a rest."

Xu Qing was stunned, and the hand holding the receipt froze in the air for a moment, but he quickly understood what Liu Yan meant and declined politely:

"I'm really sorry, I'm very busy every day."

"Oh, that's it. When will I call the number you left for me last time? Can you answer it?"

Liu Yan stretched out her hand to remove the short hair that had fallen from her eyes, used her fingers to rub behind her ears, and said with shining eyes:

"Brother Xu Qing, I have Wednesday off. The night before yesterday, I heard from my sister and my brother-in-law that the meat factory you opened is in the suburbs. Can I go to your place to play?"

Xu Qing decisively refused and said: "Yanzi, I don't mind if you want to go to the meat factory I run, but where I kill pigs every day, it's not appropriate for you, a girl, to go there.

And I may not be there. My wife is at the grain station in Dongdan, and I sometimes go there. "

Liu Yan wanted to talk again, but Xu Qing didn't give him a chance and asked directly:

"Yanzi, don't you usually find your partner when you rest?"

(End of this chapter)