Siheyuan: A Very Happy Era

Chapter 25: Not Early, Not Late
"Sigh~"

Li Guofu took a sharp breath, then hurriedly hugged his shoulders with both hands, curled up, and an angry look appeared on his face.

"Sister, are you trying to murder your own brother?"

"Stop talking nonsense and get up right away. If you keep dawdling like this, I'll get you a pot of cold water right now, believe it or not."

Upon hearing this, Luo Huijuan did not tolerate her younger brother at all, and her eyes were full of murderous intent.

"I believe it, I believe it!"

When Li Guofu saw Luo Huijuan's unhappy look, his heart suddenly tightened, and then he hurriedly nodded with a flattering look on his face to admit his mistake.

He knew that if he dared to talk back, Luo Huijuan would definitely pour a bucket of cold water on him, making him figure out who was the one at the top of the food chain.

And this is the truth he gained from nearly twenty years of lessons learned through blood and tears.

Sometimes, he would rather make Yao Meilan angry than fall into the hands of Luo Huijuan.

Because even if Yao Meilan wanted to beat him, she would just be pretending, but if Luo Huijuan beat him, she would really be ruthless.

Ugh!
I can't afford it!

Soon, Li Guofu sighed in his heart while putting on his clothes swiftly, fearing that if he moved a little too slowly, Luo Huijuan would take the opportunity to scold him again.

At this time, Li Guoqiang had already finished washing up and was about to take the washbasin out and empty it.

Seeing this, Luo Huijuan immediately walked forward and took the washbasin from Li Guoqiang without saying a word.

Li Guoqiang was about to politely decline, but when he met Luo Huijuan's tender eyes, he silently swallowed the words back.

never mind!

Anyway, they are the closest of each other, and in less than seven days, he will have to leave home and go to faraway Kanto, and stay there for six or seven years. If he behaves too distant now, who knows how uncomfortable his family members will feel!

Having experienced many joys and sorrows in his previous life, he knew very well that some kindnesses should not be rejected. Otherwise, it would not only affect the relationship between each other, but it would also hurt the other person's heart.

When Luo Huijuan saw that Li Guoqiang did not refuse, a bright smile appeared on her face, then she turned around and walked out with the washbasin.

After a while, she came in again, put the washbasin on the washstand, motioned Li Guofu to wash himself quickly, and then took Li Guoqiang to the next room.

At this time, Yao Meilan had already brought the steaming and fragrant minced meat dumpling soup to the table, as well as a small bowl of steamed buns made from two-grain flour and a plate of homemade pickles.

Although it looks simple, Li Guoqiang can feel the affection and love hidden in the meal.

"Come on, eat it while it's hot! Then go back to your room and have a good rest. It snowed last night and it's quite cold outside today. Don't run around if you have nothing to do!"

While Yao Meilan served Li Guoqiang a large bowl of minced meat dumpling soup, she also gave him some careful instructions.

"Ok!"

Li Guoqiang felt warm inside, and then nodded his head in agreement, and then he looked at Li Dawei who was sitting in the main seat and smoking silently. Li Dawei noticed Li Guoqiang's gaze, and immediately threw the half-smoked cigarette on the ground and stamped it out, then forced a smile and said softly: "Eat quickly! After breakfast, I will take Xiaofu to the post office to complete the procedures for the fixed-post succession, and then go to see if I can exchange some cloth and cotton coupons and go to the department store to buy Xiaoqiang a new cotton coat."

Hearing this, Yao Meilan couldn't help but say with some worry, "It's just that the time is too tight, otherwise I could check if there are any inferior fabrics in the factory and buy some to make a few more sets of basic clothes for Xiaoqiang."

"Besides, the new cotton-padded jacket I made for Xiaofu is only halfway done. His body shape is so different from Xiaoqiang's. It's hard to modify it now, and I don't have that much time to do it. I can only see if I can exchange some cloth and cotton coupons with others, and then go to the department store to buy a ready-made one."

"Although this will cost a little more money, every household is short of cloth and cotton coupons now. The only thing we're worried about is that even if we're willing to spend the money, no one will be willing to exchange for coupons. That would be terrible."

Li Guoqiang was just thinking about how to persuade Li Dawei and Yao Meilan not to prepare new cotton-padded clothes for him when he heard Li Dawei say in a resounding voice, "Okay, I've been a postman for so many years, and I still have some reputation in Dongzhimen. I can find someone to exchange cloth and cotton coupons for them. You don't have to worry about it."

As he was speaking, Li Guofu happened to push open the door and walked in. Li Dawei glanced at him, then changed the subject and continued.

"Have a meal!"

After hearing this, Yao Meilan didn't say anything else. She hurriedly picked up a spoon and served a small bowl of minced meat dumpling soup to Li Dawei, Luo Huijuan, Li Guofu, and herself.

Li Guoqiang temporarily gave up trying to persuade Li Dawei not to prepare new cotton-padded clothes for him, and silently lowered his head to eat this loving breakfast.

Not long after, Li Dawei and Li Guofu finished their meal, then took some personal documents and went out together.

After a while, Yao Meilan and Luo Huijuan cleaned up the dishes, told Li Guoqiang to stay at home, and then went to work at the textile factory together.

Just when Li Guoqiang was about to go back to his room to have a good sleep, he suddenly heard Xiaodang's voice coming from outside the door.

"Brother Qiangzi, Brother Qiangzi, are you home?"

"Yes! Wait a moment!"

Li Guoqiang was slightly stunned, then quickly replied, and then walked towards the door while thinking about Xiaodang's purpose.

Soon, he saw Xiaodang in the front yard of his house. She was wearing a floral cotton jacket, had two pigtails on her head, and had a fair face with a hint of charm.

When Xiaodang saw the thin but handsome Li Guoqiang, his eyes suddenly lit up and a happy smile appeared on his face, as if he had seen something he liked.

"Brother Qiangzi, I want to go to the pharmacy to get some medicine for my stomachache. You are the one who knows the pharmacies around here the best in our hospital. Can you go with me now?"

"Now?"

When Li Guoqiang heard this, he instantly felt something was not right.

In theory, there would be no problem if Xiaodang wanted him to accompany him to the pharmacy to get some medicine, because he was indeed the person in this courtyard who knew the nearby pharmacies best.

However, the problem lies in time.

Generally speaking, the opening time of a pharmacy is a little later than the working time of a factory. And why did Xiaodang come not earlier or later, but just when his family members had gone out?

Could it be that she was cooperating with Bang Geng and wanted to steal something from his house?
(End of this chapter)