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Wu Qian, who was looking at the door of the master bedroom, turned around immediately when she heard the voice and walked over with a smile on her face.

"Juan'er."

He walked up to her, looked at her big belly, and said with a smile: "Your belly is so big now. When Guoqing and I got married, your belly wasn't that big yet. It's only been more than two months, and it's already so big."

Zheng Juan replied gently: "As the month progresses, my belly will naturally get bigger."

Wu Qian took a serious look and said, "Juan'er, look at your pointed belly, you must be pregnant with a boy. Bingkun, you are going to have a son, be happy."

Zhou Chen said: "I don't care about gender, son or daughter, they are all the same to me."

Wu Qian laughed twice and didn’t believe what Zhou Chen said at all. How could men and women be the same?

Zhou Chen walked over to Xiao Guoqing and sat down, and asked, "Guoqing, how come you have time to come to my place today?"

Xiao Guoqing's face changed several times, and then he said: "Wu Qian said that she has never been to your place. I have nothing to do today, so I brought her here to have a look and see my aunt."

As soon as he saw Xiao Guoqing's expression, Zhou Chen knew that he had something to say, so he said, "Guoqing, we haven't seen each other for a while. Let's have a couple of drinks later before going back."

Xiao Guoqing waved his hand quickly: "No, we are just here to take a look and will be back soon, no need to bother."

Zhou Chen: "What's our relationship? What's the trouble? It's settled."

Then he said to Zheng Juan, "Juan'er, go to the kitchen and tell Mom to make two more side dishes tonight, and take out the two bottles of wine I put away earlier."

"it is good."

Zheng Juan walked to the kitchen, and Xiao Guoqing said hurriedly: "Zheng Juan, no, really no, we will go back soon."

But Zhou Chen pulled him back and said, "Okay, you're still being polite in front of me. We haven't had a drink in a while. Today, just do as I say and have a couple of drinks."

Wu Qian suddenly said, "National Day, Bingkun has said so, so you should have a couple of drinks with him."

"Shut up. I'm talking to Kun'er, and it's not your turn to give orders."

Xiao Guoqing suddenly yelled at Wu Qian angrily.

Wu Qian was not someone who would not talk back when scolded. She didn't care about the place at all and pointed at Xiao Guoqing and scolded: "Xiao Guoqing, what do you mean? I spoke to you with good intentions, and this is how you treat me? We have only been married for a few months, and you treat me like this. In a few more years, will I not even have the right to speak?"

Xiao Guoqing glared and was about to say something, but Zhou Chen pulled him aside in time.

"Guoqing, what are you doing? Wu Qian didn't do anything to you, why are you so angry?"

Zhou Chen has known Xiao Guoqing for a long time and he knows Xiao Guoqing's personality very well. If there was nothing wrong, he would definitely not have this attitude towards his newlywed wife. It was obvious that Wu Qian had done something to anger Xiao Guoqing.

Thinking about how they suddenly appeared in his home, Zhou Chen felt that their conflict must be related to him.

Xiao Guoqing said gloomily, "Nothing, I'm just not satisfied. Look how loving you and Zheng Juan are after you got married. Wu Qian and I have only been married for more than two months, and we quarrel almost every day. She even hit me a while ago. How come I didn't realize she was like this before? She's simply a shrew."

Zhou Chen advised: "Don't say that. Wu Qian is your wife now. No matter what happens, you can't say bad things about her in front of outsiders."

Xiao Guoqing: "I only told you this because you are my brother. I won't tell anyone else."

Zhou Chen didn't ask what the matter was. He knew that if Xiao Guoqing wanted to say something, he would tell him. If he didn't want to say it, his asking might make Xiao Guoqing embarrassed.

"If we are brothers, then don't say anything. Tonight, let's have a few drinks together."

Xiao Guoqing did not refuse this time: "Okay, Kun'er, let's drink tonight."

On the other side, Wu Qian was also being persuaded by Zheng Juan. Wu Qian cried to Zheng Juan with tears and snot, complaining about Xiao Guoqing, saying how he bullied her.

Zheng Juan was a person with a particularly good personality. She did not express any opinions, but just advised softly.

Li Suhua cooked some side dishes and they ate around a table. Li Suhua ate quickly and left after finishing her meal. She returned to the room, leaving Zhou Chen and the other three to talk.

After three rounds of drinks, Xiao Guoqing pulled Zhou Chen aside and said, "Kun'er, in the past six months since you left Guangzi Pian, Ganchao and I have always felt like something is missing. We really miss the days when we played together."

Zhou Chen said: "Although I no longer live in Guangzi Pian, this place is not too far from Guangzi Pian. If you and Gan Chao want to find me, come over anytime."

Xiao Guoqing sighed, "It's not that easy. The timber factory is busy and tiring. After work every day, I just want to lie down when I get home. I don't want to go anywhere."

"I can prove this. He is indeed like this. Every day after get off work, he lies on the kang like a dead pig, not moving at all. I have to do all the housework by myself."

Wu Qian complained in a very dissatisfied tone.

Xiao Guoqing retorted, "You are the only one who can do this. Didn't my mother do it? My mother does most of the housework. Don't brag about it in front of Kun'er and the others."

Wu Qian angrily said, "What did I brag about? You can only see your mother working, but you can't see me when I'm working. Bingkun, Juan'er, I tell you, he only sides with his parents. No matter what his parents say, he listens to them. But when I ask him to do something, he refuses to do it. Tell me, is there anyone who bullies others like him?"

"Who bullied you? Who dared to bully you? Wu Qian, check your conscience. How did I, Xiao Guoqing, treat you? When we got married, I sold everything I had to give you whatever you wanted. Although my family didn't have money, we didn't make you any worse off than others."

"What do you mean by saying this to me? Did I say this?"

Zhou Chen winked at Zheng Juan, signaling her not to speak.

Seeing how Wu Qian was complaining, people who didn't know her would definitely think that she and Xiao Guoqing had been married for many years, but in fact, they had only been married for more than two months.

It's been just over two months and their lives have become like this. It's really rare that they start complaining to each other.

Of course, judging from what Xiao Guoqing and Wu Qian said, both of them have problems, and the eldest brother doesn't talk about the second brother.

The quarrel between Xiao Guoqing and Wu Qian did not last long before it was stopped by Zhou Chen. He really had no interest in listening to the two of them arguing about these trivial family matters.

Xiao Guoqing was already a little drunk after drinking most of the two bottles of wine.

When Wu Qian saw Xiao Guoqing's look, she was so angry that she gritted her teeth and kicked Xiao Guoqing hard under the table.

Xiao Guoqing was kicked and looked at Wu Qian very unhappily. When he saw Wu Qian winking at him, his drunkenness immediately decreased by three points.

Xiao Guoqing took a breath, and under Wu Qian's expectant gaze, he suddenly pointed at the wine bottle on the table.

"Kun'er, where did you get this wine? It's much better than what we drank before. This wine must be expensive."

Wu Qian's face fell instantly, and she glared at Xiao Guoqing with disappointment.

Zhou Chen noticed their little tricks, but he didn't expose them. He just smiled and said, "This wine was given to me by someone else. It tastes good. I have a few bottles at home. When you leave later, I'll get you a few bottles."

"Kun'er, you are insulting me, eat your food, drink your drinks, if you take them with you when you leave, I, Xiao Guoqing, will lose face."

"We are all brothers, why are you saying that? You have invited me to drink many times before."

"Let's put it this way. You can drink it, but you can't take it away."

Seeing that Xiao Guoqing never got to the point, Wu Qian was so angry that she stomped her feet and stared at Xiao Guoqing with murderous eyes.

Zheng Juan, who was standing by, saw Wu Qian's ugly expression. She was kind-hearted and asked with concern: "Wu Qian, is there anything wrong with you? If you have any problems, you can tell us directly. We will definitely help if we can."

Suddenly, Xiao Guoqing and Zhou Chen fell silent.

Xiao Guoqing glared at Wu Qian angrily. He didn't want to come today, but he couldn't persuade Wu Qian. But now that he came, he was too embarrassed to speak.

Wu Qian ignored Xiao Guoqing's dissatisfaction and pursed her lips.

"Bingkun, Juan'er, we came here today because we really have something we want to ask you for help with, but we don't know how to start."

Xiao Guoqing said angrily: "Wu Qian, stop talking."

Wu Qian retorted: "Why don't you let me say it? You want face, but I don't."

"You..." Xiao Guoqing was so angry that he couldn't speak.

Zhou Chen held Xiao Guoqing down and asked Wu Qian, "Wu Qian, just say whatever you want to say. Guoqing and I have been brothers for so many years. If you encounter any difficulties, I will definitely help you with all my strength."

Wu Qian calmed down and said, "Bingkun, you must know the situation at Guoqing's home. The Chinese New Year is only a month away. His two sisters will go home for the New Year this year. Guoqing's family only has one room and one kang. If his two sisters and brother-in-law come back, there will be seven or eight people squeezed on one kang. Bingkun, Juan'er, tell me, how can these seven or eight people sleep on one kang?"

Xiao Guoqing opened his mouth to speak, but in the end he said nothing. He just lowered his head and sighed heavily.

Zhou Chen now understood why Xiao Guoqing and Wu Qian came here today. Although Wu Qian was a bit of a shrew, what she said was not unreasonable.

The kang in Northeast China is relatively large, but no matter how large it is, it is just a bed. Not to mention seven or eight adults, even if seven or eight children are squeezed together, they would be close to each other.

Anyway, Zhou Chen couldn't bear the thought of seven or eight people squeezing into one bed, even if they were a blood-related family.

But the problem is that Xiao Guoqing's family has parents-in-law, daughter-in-law, and brother-in-law. With such a complicated relationship, who wouldn't feel uncomfortable sleeping on the same kang?

Zhou Chen asked: "Guoqing, Wu Qian, what do you mean?"

Wu Qian: "Bingkun, what we mean is..."

"you shut up."

Xiao Guoqing suddenly raised his head and interrupted Wu Qian. Without even looking at Wu Qian's expression, he turned to Zhou Chen and said, "Let me tell you. Kun'er, will uncle and Big Brother Bingyi come back to celebrate the New Year this year?"

“They’re not coming back.”

"So, are you and your aunt going to celebrate the New Year with Guangzi Pian this year?"

"We have agreed that we will celebrate the New Year here this year."

Xiao Guoqing breathed a sigh of relief, then hesitantly asked with an embarrassed look on his face: "Kun'er, if you don't come back to Guangzi Pian for the New Year, your house is empty. Can you lend it to us for a few days?"

Zhou Chen had already guessed the answer, so his expression didn't change at all. He just asked, "How long do you want to stay?"

Wu Qian wanted to speak immediately, but Xiao Guoqing said first: "After the Spring Festival, when my sister and her family leave, we can move out."

Upon hearing this, Wu Qian's face turned very bad.

Zhou Chen nodded and said, "Guoqing, we are childhood friends and brothers, so I won't beat around the bush when I talk to you."

"If the Guangzi Pian house was mine, I would definitely lend it to you without hesitation. There is absolutely no problem. But you also know that my father built the house, and his name is on the property certificate. In addition to me, we also have an older brother, so this house does not belong to me."

Xiao Guoqing looked disappointed, but Wu Qian's expression was much uglier. She had a stern face, completely different from the smile she had before, as if Zhou Chen owed her millions.

Xiao Guoqing said: "It's okay, Kun'er, I can understand, after all..."

Zhou Chen interrupted, "Guoqing, please listen to me first. I'm not saying I won't lend it to you. What I mean is that I can't make the decision on this matter, but I can write a letter to ask my dad for his opinion. If he has no objection, I can lend you the house for a while."

When Wu Qian heard that there was still a play, she became more excited, but still a little hesitant: "But the Chinese New Year is only a month away."

Zhou Chen said, "Don't worry, there's still time. I'll write a letter tonight and mail it tomorrow. When my dad receives the letter, I'll ask him to send a telegram directly. It will only take more than half a month to go back and forth, so there's definitely enough time."

Xiao Guoqing excitedly held Zhou Chen's hands and said, "Kun'er, I really don't know how to thank you. No matter what your uncle says, I owe you a favor this time. If you have any problems in the future, let me know. I promise to be there whenever you call."

Zhou Chen patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "Why are you being so distant? We have been friends for more than ten years."

In fact, he didn't need to write a letter to Zhou Zhigang at all. He just needed to tell his mother Li Suhua. He believed that Li Suhua would not have any objection.

But he still said that, and his purpose was very simple. It was not targeting Xiao Guoqing, but because of Wu Qian.

Xiao Guoqing is an honest man, with no ulterior motives, but Wu Qian is different.

In the TV series, Wu Qian is definitely a person who is aggressive and ruthless.

If I lend her the house as soon as she asked, she would definitely not be very grateful afterwards, and might even take it for granted.

But after Zhou Chen said this, even if Wu Qian borrowed the money in the end, it would let her know that it was not easy to come by. Even if she had any thoughts in the future, Zhou Chen would be able to respond accordingly and not make things too embarrassing.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 572: Zheng Juan gives birth, Qiao Chunyan comes to borrow a room

After seeing Xiao Guoqing and Wu Qian off, Zhou Chen helped Zheng Juan clean up the table, which took them half an hour.

After washing up, Zhou Chen and Zheng Juan leaned against the head of the bed and snuggled together.

"Bingkun, don't you want to lend the house to Guoqing and the others?"

Zheng Juan has lived with Zhou Chen for such a long time and knows Zhou Chen's character quite well. She could see that Zhou Chen was trying to shirk his responsibility.

Zhou Chen said, "It's not that I don't want to lend it to you. Guo Qing and I have known each other for so many years. It's hard for me to refuse him since he asked. If it was just him, I would definitely agree on the spot. But with Wu Qian here, I can't say that."

"You've met Wu Qian a few times, and you know her temper to some extent. You should know what it means to be grateful for a little and resentful for a big. "

Although Zheng Juan was not well educated, she still understood the meaning of this sentence.

"But if you do this, will it affect your relationship with Guoqing?"

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "Don't worry about this. Guoqing is different from Wu Qian. He came here today because he was obviously forced by Wu Qian. He may not be very smart, but he is definitely an honest person. If he alienates me just because I don't agree to lend him the house, then all these years of friendship will be in vain."

True friends may envy and jealous each other, but they will never morally blackmail each other. Zhou Chen believes that Xiao Guoqing is not that kind of person.

"Just keep it in mind. I think Guoqing is a very nice person. When we got married, he helped us with everything."

Zhou Chen understood what Zheng Juan meant and said softly, "I know what to do. Even for Guoqing's sake, I won't make it difficult for him, but I can't let them get it too easily. People are greedy and want more. We should be on guard when we should."

For him, helping people also depends on the situation. He has no objection to helping in emergencies but not in poverty. He has no objection to lending the money temporarily to help Xiao Guoqing tide over the difficulties, but he is unwilling to do so if the person wants to live there forever.

And what he said was not wrong. The house in Guangzipian did not belong to him. It was built by his father Zhou Zhigang.

In the TV series, Zhou Zhigang found out that the house was lent to Xiao Guoqing's family by his youngest son. Although he said he didn't care, it was obvious that he still felt uncomfortable.

In the eyes of the older generation, a house is the most important thing. Few of them are willing to lend their houses to others, let alone to non-relatives.

Zhou Chen didn't want to have any conflict with Zhou Zhigang on this matter, so he notified him first.

Half a month later, Zhou Chen received a telegram from Zhou Zhigang. It only contained a few words, which meant agreement.