Chapter 241. Feed until a sturdy condition
After bidding farewell to Sister Mei, Lin Qing He returned.
The pork belly she bought was to make braised pork. Zhou Qing Bai really lost a lot of weight. Although he wasn't weak, he was really thinner.
Obviously, there wasn't much oil content with Mother Zhou.
It wasn't too early to start preparing lunch at this time.
After all, Lin Qing He had nothing to do after coming back, so she stayed at home to cook.
This year the family raised a lot of chickens. As for pigs, none. The pig pens where the pigs were raised were all turned into chicken pens by Mother Zhou.
It was still forbidden to raise pigs privately. Got to hand it in if one raises them. However, if one raises chickens, it was completely their possession. It went without saying Mother Zhou chose to raise chickens.
There were also a lot of fruits and vegetables in the vegetable garden in the backyard. It can't be finished. She can simply cut some to feed the chicken. It didn't use much food at all.
Lin Qing He didn't get involved. Mantou was for lunch.
Cornmeal mantou served with braised pork, fried cowpea cucumber, and a pork ribs seaweed soup.
Mrs. Cai came over while Lin Qing He was cooking.
She brought a basket of beans over to sort. She planned to do it as she increased her friendship with Lin Qing He. Even until now, Mrs. Cai wanted to get her third granddaughter matched with Da Wa. She hadn't given up.
If Da Wa can't do, Er Wa was possible.
Lin Qing He didn't talk much. As she worked, they chatted about the external situation. As for Mrs. Cai's question about her Da Wa, Lin Qing He told the truth. That kid didn't want to come back. He was already that big, so she let him live on his own outside.
After Mrs. Cai returned, Eldest Sister and Second Sister also made time to come over. Each brought a basket of eggs.
"It's enough that Eldest Sister and Second Sister can come back. You didn't have to bring so many eggs. Mother raises so many chickens in the backyard. We can't finish the eggs here. Both of you take them back later." Lin Qing He said.
She knew how rare the eggs were at this time. To bring so many eggs, they obviously saved a lot.
They got to be reluctant to eat at home and had brought them over.
Still, Eldest Sister and Second Sister were too polite. They spent more than an hour with her before going back. They left the eggs behind when they returned.
Lin Qing He couldn't do anything. She found a time to cycle over in the evening and send the eggs back.
On top of that, gave a rib to each family.
Both families didn't have it easy. How could she accept so many eggs from them? Her conscience would be unsettled if she consumed them. More importantly, gratitude debt would be large.
So she just accepted the thought and gave each family another rib. As for the rest, forget it.
In the evening, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went out for a swim.
"Go swim. I'll watch you." Lin Qing He said to Zhou Qing Bai.
Zhou Qing Bai smiled and said, "I will lead you out."
Lin Qing He looked at her man and kissed him twice. Zhou Qing Bai's heart thumped and jumped on her.
When the couple finished kissing, Lin Qing He looked down at Zhou Qing Bai's pants and chuckled. Zhou Qing Bai coughed dryly and then took his wife out to swim.
Zhou Qing Bai was naturally excellent in the water. It was completely fine to carry Lin Qing He. Lin Qing He came back after a while.
Zhou Qing Bai went swimming by himself.
After the swim, the couple went home. Because it was night and there was no one, Lin Qing He held Zhou Qing Bai's hand.
The couple reached home, changed clothes, washed them, and then went back to the room to sleep.
They missed each other dearly last night and hadn't had the chance to talk. Just jumped into action. Naturally, the couple will have a good chat tonight.
"Are you accustomed to there?" Zhou Qing Bai said while hugging his wife.
"Accustomed. Every day is the same. The beginning was different from the time when I came back." Lin Qing He answered.
"You came back skinnier." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
"When did you learn to say this." Lin Qing He smiled, kissed his chin, and said.
"I miss you." Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife and said.
Since coming back, he kept thinking about it. When he was a soldier, he really didn't miss home. He even felt more relaxed not being at home.
But since he was discharged from the army, he had always been with his wife. And had always been taken care of by his wife.
So he wasn't used to it.
Even less accustomed to his mother's cooking. He had gotten used to eating his wife's cooking, Then going back to his mother's cooking, it was almost the same as eating grass.
Of course, he wouldn't say such things. San Wa said it.
The food was secondary. The most important thing was sleeping every night. He sleeps by himself.
Countless nights, he dreamed of his wife. He especially wanted to take time off to visit her.
But it took so many days to come and go. Took up too much time.
"I miss you too. So I returned right away, once I got a vacation break. Everyone else stayed on campus to study." Lin Qing He said.
It was Zhou Qing Bai's own wife. She changed a lot this time when she came back. Just like the girls in the city he saw.
But he can feel that his wife loves him, even when he was a countryman.
Zhou Qing Bai turned over and got on top of his wife's body.
"Work is very exhausting. How about leaving it?" Lin Qing He's body instantly half-softened and called out softly.
Telling Zhou Qing Bai to leave it with this appearance? It was better to say that Zhou Qing Bai's soul was hooked. Zhou Qing Bai lost control under his wife's spell.
So they were busy for two more times and then stopped.
"Qing Bai, don't contract so much land this year. We will move to the capital in the future. I can't accept us living separately like this." Lin Qing He lolled in Zhou Qing Bai's embrace and said.
It wasn't just Zhou Qing Bai missing her? When she was at Bei University, she missed him too. She made herself busy, so there was no time to think about it.
"I know." Zhou Qing Bai answered.
He also couldn't accept it. It really wears one down. He wasn't a sentimental person, but he just couldn't bear to part with his wife.
If it was still like this in the future, even he won't be able to accept it.
Early the next morning, the milkman delivered the milk.
Lin Qing He asked for two extra bottles. Both were for Zhou Qing Bai. After they were cooked, they were served with mantou. Scrambled eggs with cucumber could be eaten with it. Not a problem at all.
This time, she got to feed him until a sturdy condition.
As for Mother Zhou, she was accustomed to being thrifty. Can't be relied on.
"Now mother is back, a moist smile appeared on Father's face." Er Wa said when he was preparing to head to supplementary after having breakfast.
"You talk too most." Lin Qing He gave him an eye roll.
"Second Brother is right, Mother. When are bunched together, we aren't as important as Father in your heart." San Wa also sighed.
When Zhou Qing Bai carried a hoe and went out with Father Zhou, his eyes were full of smiles.
He enjoyed his son's complaint!
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Chapter 242. Pretty
It was August in a blink of an eye.
Lin Qing He had been back for a while. The weather hadn't been so good these past two days. It was raining.
But this was perfect because the summer seeds had just been planted. The seeds were sprouting and growing up. The rain saved the need for manual watering.
It was moderate rain. There was no need to go to work.
When Zhou Qing Bai didn't have to go to work, the semester that was going to keep them apart was coming close.
They soaked in happiness as much as possible.
"Just about it is enough." Lin Qing He finally said after being tossed three times that night.
"Wife, you will go back soon." Zhou Qing Bai said.
This tone held a sense of grievance. Lin Qing He's heart softened: "Enough with that. Rest. It's a rare chance to rest for two days and instead of nurturing your spirit, you spend your energy on me."
Zhou Qing Bai didn't continue.
Only then, Lin Qing He stopped telling him off. Really. Just a few days of being lovey-dovey were enough. It's already been that long and still not stopping.
She did like it, but he also needed to pay attention to his body.
She didn't have to do anything all day long, while he had to go to work in the field. Can it be compared.
Zhou Qing Bai had a straight face. He didn't feel tired but instead enjoyed it. His wife was too fussy. Still, he didn't dare go against her.
No need to go to work. The food at home was great. Besides the three meals a day, Lin Qing He steamed sesame cakes or peanut cakes and the like.
The salty ones were all delicious.
"Mother, when you leave, it'll feel out of place at home." San Wa said with emotion while eating peanut cake.
"Grandmother don't know how to make these." Er Wa added.
Since their mother came back, the two brothers grew some flesh under their mother's care. The nutrition was sufficient every day, so how can they not grow flesh?
It wasn't just them. Since she came back, Zhou Qing Bai's complexion has also improved a lot.
Not at all like he was busy at night. Clearly, he was obviously nourished well.
Lin Qing He said, "When you get your grades and get admitted to Bei University, you can go there to enjoy life at that side. At that side, your eldest brother indulge in joy and forgot about home. You can figure it out yourself."
Er Wa and San Wa scolded their eldest brother for not being loyal. To actually not want to come back after going to the capital!
Then they envied their eldest brother.
Although Mother Zhou's meals were average, the milk was still ordered. Two bottles a day. One for Er Wa and San Wa each.
Now San Wa was no longer against pure milk.
Both brothers had grown a bit taller this year. Only a bit, not as much as Da Wa.
Da Wa appeared to have entered the peak period of development. It only took one semester, and he became almost 1.8 meters.
And this year, he was only fourteen years old.
Lin Qing He was a little worried. Would he be too tall? If he grows too tall, it might be difficult to find a spouse in the future.
Sttill, Lin Qing He was worried that he would grow too fast and the nutrition couldn't keep up. So, Da Wa also got milk every morning. It needed to be collected from the entrance security. She had ordered it and told them to simply drop it there.
Er Wa and San Wa didn't grow much, only about two centimeters. They won't be too short in the future.
The semester starts in September. Lin Qing He had to leave around August 25, which meant she could stay at home for 20 more days.
This length wasn't short. But when the time arrived, Zhou Qing Bai felt bitter as Lin Qing He packed up her things to leave. The time flies too quickly.
Even when Lin Qing He let him go wild a few times last night, it still failed to calm Zhou Qing Bai's depressed heart.
"I'll be back during the winter vacation. Be good, go back." Lin Qing He let him send her to the bus in the county city and said.
"Come back early during the holiday. You don't need to bring anything." Zhou Qing Bai responded.
"I know." Lin Qing He nodded.
Then waved to him. Lin Qing He got on the bus.
When Zhou Qing Bai went back, he didn't feel much energy. But he quickly picked up spirit.
It wasn't the time yet. He won't always be separated from his wife like this.
Lin Qing He was on the road for a few days before returning to the capital.
As soon as she came back, she saw her eldest son, Zhou Kai became as coal. She was shocked and said, "What have you been doing?"
"Wandered around." Zhou Kai grinned.
This summer vacation, he had checked out all of the capital. No one would make it difficult for him as he was a Bei University's student and carried the documents like student id.
Only fourteen years old, still was a child.
"You don't find it exhausting." Lin Qing He disgruntledly said.
"Mother, how's Grandmother, Grandfather, Father and my brothers?" Zhou Kai asked.
"All fine. When it was time to leave, it was hard to part." Lin Qing He said. Then continued, "You didn't go back this time. Your grandparents keep missing you. You must go back this winter vacation."
"Winter vacation ah. I don't plan to go back during winter vacation. I plan to stay and see what New Year in the capital is like." Zhou Kai responded.
"Stinky boy, you only came over for a short while to study. Plan to turn away from your ancestor and forget them, right?" Lin Qing He pinched his ears and glared.
"Mother, Mother, I'm already this big. Give me some face. We're on the street." Zhou Kai cried out and said quickly.
"You must go back with me this year. Whether you return next year, I don't care." Lin Qing He let go of him and stated. Then she smiled at the people who were looking over: "Don't misunderstand. Stinky boy was being disobedient. As Mother, I'm giving him a scolding."
"Seeing how young you look, I didn't expect your son to be this big." A madam smiled.
"Got married early. Don't look at this stinky boy's height, he's only fourteen years old." Lin Qing He smiled.
"Only fourteen years old? Really tall," another madam remarked.
"Just a grow heights but not a brain. He's a fool." Lin Qinghe said modestly.
"What fool! I got admitted to Bei University with my own capability!" Zhou Kai interjected.
"A Bei University's student too? Young man is promising." Another elderly man said.
"It's okay. My mother is better than me. She didn't pay a penny of the tuition. Completely relied on self-study and got admitted to Bei University." Zhou Kai laughed.
So the mother and son became humble together. It took a long time to get away from this group of enthusiastic grandpas and grandmas. Then she took Zhou Kai away and said as they walked: "Did you hear? Have to go back this year. I will leave you be next year."
"Fine. I will stay next year." Zhou Kai nodded.
"With the way you are now, is your friend tired of you?" Lin Qing He opened her mouth again.
"No. Why get tired of me? We are both guys." Zhou Kai replied.
"I'm worried that his mother will think you are a bad student when she sees you." Lin Qing He corrected.
"No way. She likes me a lot. Every time I go, she especially adds extra dishes. My classmate is jealous of me." Zhou Kai said.
"Does your classmate have a younger sister?" Lin Qing He smiled.
"Yes, she looks pretty." Zhou Kai nodded.
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Chapter 243. I can fight a few
His classmate got three siblings. The eldest brother was a soldier. The eldest sister was already married.
Then it was his classmate. His classmate was two years older than him. However, their height was about the same. Da Wa had prematurely developed, so they can get along well.
Then it was his classmate's younger sister.
Same age as Da Wa, but in junior high school.
According to Da Wa's words, she must be pretty. With how old Da Wa was, he won't think of that kind of thought.
Lin Qing He felt that maybe his classmate's mother had that thought.
After all, wasn't her eldest son that outstanding?
People, sometimes you got to be vain.
This topic ended. Lin Qing He didn't control her eldest son's social interactions.
Back to the dormitory. Wang Li returned two days earlier than her. She was delighted to see her.
There were a total of six people in the dorm. Wang Li had a good relationship with Lin Qing He. With this rest, it was relatively average. Especially with Chen Xue, which she had the poorest relationship with.
Same for Lin Qing He. She got along with Wang Li. The others were passable.
After riding the bus for a few days, Lin Qing He was dead tired and said, "Would you like to take a bath?"
"Let's go." Wang Li nodded.
The two came to the bathhouse together.
To be honest, Lin Qing He can't stand this kind of bathhouse. Was everyone that forthright? In her previous life, she was from the southern part of the country. It was all an independent bathroom. She had never experienced such a public bathhouse.
Wang Li was accustomed to it. Looking at Lin Qing He's reaction, she had the urge to laugh: "It's not that you haven't been here before, so why feel shy?"
Then she was a little envious of Lin Qing He: "Your skin is too good. So white and so tender. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I couldn't believe that your son is that big."
Lin Qing He said: "Hurry up and wash." The earlier they wash up, the earlier they leave. It was actually late at this time. She didn't expect that there were so many people.
She usually chose to come later. She still remembered the first time she came, it happened to be the peak time.
That scene had scared her running out.
Wang Li said, "Do you want me to scrub your back?"
"Come." Lin Qing He nodded.
Although she couldn't accept the rest and felt quite shy, scrubbing back was really comfortable. Wang Li scrubbed Lin Qing He first, and then Lin Qing He scrubbed Wang Li's. The two of them took a comfortable bath before they came out.
Seeing Lin Qing He let out a sigh of relief, Wang Li couldn't help burst into laughter: "You acting like this make me think you are from the south."
Lin Qing He mentally responded, I'm really from the south.
"I haven't experienced this. We got a separate bathroom at home." Lin Qing He said.
"I heard from the bathhouse next door, there was a boy from the south who wore pants to wash up. He was laughed at by everyone for a while." Wang Li smiled.
"Ahem, the customs are different. I heard that there is an independent bathing room in the south. Not such a big bath hall." Lin Qing He explained.
"There is no bath hall? How is this possible? Then how do they take a bath?" Wang Li asked in surprise.
"There is a private bathroom at home," Lin Qinghe said.
"The living conditions of the southerners are really good," Wang Li said.
The housing conditions were so tight now, so they don't have that separate bathroom.
Lin Qing He secretly vowed that she must build a large bathroom at home in the future. Every time she comes to this kind of large bath hall, there's a shadow in her heart.
Especially because she got good body shape and was white and tender. Many people eyed at her when she went in, it was embarrassing.
Not long after she attended university and Lin Qing He hadn't realized what kind of person Chen Xue was, she came with her once.
Probably due to the limelight being robbed by Lin Qing He, Chen Xue didn't like to come to the bathhouse with her after that. She didn't expect that there would be a country girl who was more white and tender than her.
Not to mention the difference between North and South.
The new semester will begin soon. This year's October, a group of new students will arrive.
However, Lin Qing He and others didn't pay much attention to it. Once again invested themselves into the new semester's learning boom.
Lin Qing He's English results were exceptionally good. Wang Li often sought Lin Qing He for guidance. Lin Qing He never concealed information.
For this reason, Wang Li was grateful. When queuing to get food and the likes, she would also get her share.
Lin Qing He would sometimes help her get hers too. No attitude at all.
The other people in the dormitory wanted to come over and ask Lin Qing He for help, but Lin Qing He's attitude was so-so. She wasn't as enthusiastic as she was with Wang Li.
Chen Xue and the others' focus turned to the freshmen. They helped out and gave directions. It also garnered everyone's good impression of them as seniors.
But when Lin Qing He gave a speech in the freshman orientation, Lin Qing He robbed their limelight.
Because Lin Qing He represented the English department, she spoke fluent English throughout the stage. What's it was all throughout in a very pure British accent. It can be said to have amazed the entire English department as well as these new students to the school.
Then some unknowing, passionate, and unrestrained students had their restless heart stirred. Then Lin Qing He received a lot of love letters and the likes.
For this reason, Zhou Kai, the son, stepped forward again. He copied last year's essay and pinned it up once again.
His father and his grandmother were right to worry. His mother was too charming, even if she didn't have that heart. It didn't stop many suitors from coming one after another.
So Zhou Kai posted a notice again.
After posting, Zhou Kai also borrowed the radio and read the essay 'My Mother'.
It was praising his mother as well as singing a hundred lines of filial piety. Of course, more importantly, he gave a warning at the end: "My mother is already married. She got three sons and also, my father. If you are sure you can beat the four of us, you can try to write a love letter to my mother again. Don't blame me for not reminding you, I can fight a few!
Lin Qing He's face blackened. The stinky boy dared to threaten others.
Wang Li was rolling on the floor laughing: "Oh, this amuse me to death. It can't be that your son is attending the same university as you under his father's order?"
"This brat has to be punished later." Lin Qing He stated worriedly and wanted to head over to take a look.
"Don't worry, he is just a child. He's eager to guard his mother. The university does have this kind of tolerance." Wang Li said with a smile.
Still, she went over to take a look.
It was really fine. Zhou Kai only got laughed at by his tutor and then it was dropped.
Only then, Lin Qing He was relieved. Then she planned to scold Zhou Kai. Zhou Kai ran faster than anyone else. Lin Qing He couldn't catch up.
"See if I'll sort you out once we get home." Lin Qing He could only supplement such a sentence to regain some respect and then let him off.
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Chapter 244. Loophole
Although Zhou Kai, her son was undisciplined, she got to admit this method was quite effective.
All these newcomers knew now. Even if they don't know, they get subtly hinted to and probably find out.
Zhou Kai's classmate couldn't stop laughing: "You go kid. You really guard your mother like this. However, your mother probably wants to hit you with a stick."
"What is there to laugh? My mother can't catch me." Zhou Kai said.
As for the rest, he couldn't be bothered to care. Still, he just needs to keep an eye out.
If anyone dared to reckless pursue his mother or write a love letter to his mother, see if he'll sort them out!
The university knew about Zhou Kai's actions, the directors laughed it off. He was only fourteen years old. He was just anxious when seeing his mother was being pursued. It was normal to use this method to warn.
Naturally, Lin Qing He heard about it in the dorm.
It was nothing at all. Chen Xue was a strange one. She actually asked her in private: "Don't you think it is a pity to finalize your marriage like this with your level of knowledge?"
She knew about it. Don't judge by how Lin Qing He looked like a city dweller and spoke English very smoothly, but her husband's family was also from the country. Her man also relied on the ground for food.
Chen Xue saw how Lin Qing He was. She was pretty. Her knowledge was pretty high. However, she didn't agree with her thoughts.
For example this summer vacation. Lin Qing He gave up the opportunity to stay and continue to study and went back to the countryside to see her man.
Simply can't be understood.
The main fact was that she actually did that.
Does she know how rare this opportunity to come back to study was now? Who knows if there will be such an opportunity in the future. Instead of racing against time, she still had the heart to think about her man in the countryside.
When everything develops in the future, there are all kinds of outstanding men?
Lin Qing He never thought she would talk about this with her. Clueless to her internal thoughts, she replied, "What is there to pity? My marriage is fine."
Her husband was loyal and responsible. She felt so safe with her family Qing Bai.
As a woman, what was the most important thing?
Perhaps Lin Qing He thought that career was the most important thing for women.
But Lin Qing He got nourished by love, she had a different view now. She felt that finding a suitable man as a partner was also very important.
Same importance as a career. Neither can be missing.
Although Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything sweet, Lin Qing He still liked him. He was perfect in all aspects.
Lin Qing He was very satisfied with such a man as her husband.
Another one was that all three sons were thriving. Although sometimes they were muddled and hard to handle. She got to debate with them more often. Still, Lin Qing He felt happy.
So Lin Qing He and Chen Xue were destined to not get along.
She probably saw Lin Qing He as a bull that couldn't be saved. After all, Chen Xue felt irritated when she looked at her like this when talking about her marriage.
What happiness can there be when marrying a countryman. For them, filling the stomach was the happiest thing in life.
Besides that, there was no other pursuits.
Chen Xue can't stand this kind of marriage. That's why she didn't want to go back this winter vacation.
Lin Qing He didn't continue to talk to Chen Xue. She did curl her lips and ignored her when saw her expression that said 'how can you be willing to go into a decline.'
What she didn't know was that the reason why Chen Xue came to talk to her this time was because Lin Qing He excelling in English.
Being fluent in English was simply amazing, even if this was Bei University.
But unexpectedly, before they can say much, she saw Lin Qing He like this and knew that they couldn't talk anymore. They couldn't develop into a like-minded friend.
Lin Qing He didn't mind at all.
How could she not know what Chen Xue means?
The previous semester can be said to have some misgivings. However, this semester, there wasn't a single bit.
She got a boyfriend, who was from the physics department.
The two often strolled in the park. It wasn't clear whether the others knew, but it was no secret in the dorm.
And her boyfriend was also an educated youth who was sent to the countryside. He wasn't young either. In all likelihood, he had a family in the countryside.
This was indeed a moral corruption. It was just two of them. As for the others, it wasn't unclear as it wasn't made known.
However, Lin Qing He wouldn't interfere with these matters. Even when she knew, she acted like she didn't.
It can't be explained.
In November, Wang Li's man brought his son to see Wang Li.
Wang Li was so happy that she asked for leave to accompany her man and child. In two days, her man and child went back.
Wang Li was overjoyed.
Lin Qing He was a little envious and said, "My man won't tell me he'll come and see me."
"It's not easy to come here. What's more, I'm not going to go back to celebrate the New Year this year. That's why they came to see me." Wang Li explained.
"Not going back to celebrate the New Year?" Lin Qing He couldn't help but utter.
"Don't plan to go back anymore. I have to work hard. Stupid bird got to fly first." Wang Li said with a smile.
Lin Qing He naturally knew that she was being humble. To get admitted to Bei University, she couldn't be a stupid bird, right?
Lin Qing He planned to go back this year.
Lin Qing He had a rare day-off that day, so she went out and strolled around to see if there was anything worth exchanging.
This year was '78. Xiaogang village had started the contracts.
That's not right...
Lin Qing He was walking around and around. Then she remembered. She seemed to have gotten the time wrong!
This year it started in Xiaogang Village, but it hadn't been popularized yet. Was the popularization of the contract responsibility system around 1981 or 1982?
Lin Qing He knocked her head in annoyance. She always talked about contracting land this year to Zhou Qing Bai.
Fortunately, her family Qing Bai was a tight-lipped person. He won't ever discuss it with a third person after hearing about some things in the future.
She will apologize to him when she goes back this year.
Lin Qing He started walking through the alleys.
Because the Gang of Four had fallen and the college entrance examination resumed, the capital was really like welcoming spring nowadays.
The young shoots were slowly sprouting out as if spring had truly arrived. The whole city of Beijing will soon flourish.
Lin Qing He was one with guts.
What's more, in any era, there was no lack of bold people.
She fumbled for a long time before she fumbled to the black market in the capital.
It was really secretive.
That's right, she was here to buy gold. Even when gold was valuable nowadays, it was still linked to US dollars. How can it be worthless?
But it didn't circulate in the market in the current period. If there was money, it will be sold.
Lin Qing He was making use of the loophole.
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However, the people here in the capital had very good noses. There was gold in the black market, but the price was pretty dear.
Originally, Lin Qing He wanted to buy it. But the price wasn't a small sum, so she just didn't buy it.
She got a few pieces of jade instead. And the quality was quite good.
"Don't want gold?" the man asked.
"Don't want. So expensive. You can keep it and sell it yourself." Lin Qing He said without reservation.
"What about calligraphy and paintings? These ones are remains of the past. All antiques. They will definitely be especially valuable in the future." The man assured.
"Hehe, it's very valuable. When my family runs out of charcoal in winter, I'll use this to keep warm." Lin Qing He casually responded.
That person probably found it useless to keep these things. Gold can be said to be valuable. But for now, calligraphy and painting were really worthless.
"If you want it, there is some gold. You can have it for a total of two hundred yuan." This person probably saw that Lin Qing He didn't want it, and said.
"One hundred." Lin Qing He lowered the price.
In the end, it was one hundred and fifty yuan. Lin Qing He got a gold bracelet, a ring, and two pieces of calligraphy and painting. She didn't know what it was like. It did look ancient.
When there was no one, she withdrew it into the space to store.
Then she left the black market. As for other things, she didn't ask for it anymore, because they were all expensive. Not one bit easily fooled like their county city side.
Lin Qing He didn't have any income now. Only accumulated a sum of money in the space. Still, Lin Qing He wasn't worried at all.
Once it reaches '80, it will be time for her to make money.
She just needed to set aside some capital. After all, she still got a lot of money in her pocket. The grain and pork work over the years wasn't done in vain.
When Lin Qing He got back, Zhou Kai came to look for her. He brought her a food box.
It was pigeon soup. He bought it, brought it to his classmate's house, and asked his classmate's mother to stew it.
He left half over there and took the other half to his mother.
Lin Qing He was moved and said, "Then I won't be reserved with you."
Then she drank the pigeon soup. As for the pigeon meat, she let her eldest son eat it. She didn't like it much.
"Mother, you are too skinny. You got to eat more. I will bring you soup every week from now on." Zhou Kai said.
"Where did you get the money?" Lin Qing He asked.
The money she gave to him was only so much.
"My classmate and I went to help people paint. We get paid." Zhou Kai said.
Lin Qing He stated: "Not allowed to disrupt your study."
"It won't. We only went there after we properly revised. Don't worry." Zhou Kai said.
Lin Qing He nodded. Then she gave him a yuan for him to spend and went back.
Her son's filial piety must be accepted. However, she shouldn't be too tight. It was better to let her son have some pocket money.
Zhou Kai really planned to bring a soup over for his mother, Lin Qing He to drink and nourish her mother since that day.
It was either chicken soup or fish soup. There was always something.
Wang Li was very envious: "Your son is too filial."
"You see his filial side. When he was a kid and was so mischievous, I often get heartburn." Lin Qing He voiced her complaint, but a smile was pasted on her face. She jokingly scolded: "This stinky boy finally let me see my payback."
Wang Li also chuckled.
It wasn't just Wang Li who was envious.
Zhou Kai's local classmate's mother was especially envious.
This was old Weng Family, whose surname was Weng.
Mother Weng talked to Father Weng about this: "This kid can't be praised enough. He brings something here once a week and got me to help stew it to nourish his mother's body. I have two sons and two daughters. None of them is this caring."
What's more, he was very sensible. If he brought a whole one, he would leave half. If he brought a half, he would only take the soup.
Sometimes she would keep it, other times she let him take it away.
"To go to college at this age, his mother must have given him a lot of training." Father Weng said.
Father Weng knew Zhou Kai. His son's classmate would come to the house from time to time. He was certainly an excellent child.
"Old Weng, don't you have any thoughts in your heart?" Mother Weng whispered.
"What thoughts?" Father Weng really didn't think anything. It was just a classmate of his child. No big deal.
Although he wasn't bad, his two sons were equally brilliant.
Eldest son was now a soldier, serving as a squad leader. He may become a platoon leader further along the line.
As for the youngest son, he was currently a freshman at Bei University. It was especially face-gaining. So Father Weng felt that there was really nothing to envy.
"Really a blockhead. With how Xiao Kai is, have you never thought about letting him be our son-in-law?" Mother Weng had to say it herself, seeing that he didn't get it.
"You think too far." Father Weng disgruntledly look at his wife when he heard the words.
The children were only fourteen years old. Even if eighteen was the legal marriage age, there were still a few years' time. It was unknown how much change there will be.
"How is it too far? We were also early back then. Didn't you know to give me a bunch of things to eat at the age of thirteen?" Mother Weng responded.
Father Weng coughed dryly and said: "That girl Mei Jia has her own idea. Don't worry about it. If they have that mind, he'll come to the house often and have their own plans. Us adult, getting involved might ruin it and backfires."
"You're not against it?" Mother Weng brought this up to her man today, wasn't to get her youngest girl to marry her son's classmate on the spot. It was just to get some advice.
"Seems pretty decent, but not clear about his family's side," replied Father Weng.
As far as Zhou Kai as an individual concerned, he really couldn't pick a fault. What's more, he was only fourteen years old. He was about the same height as him. A really sturdy boy.
From the look of it, the education he had received since childhood was also good. So if it was just Zhou Kai himself, then Father Weng had no objection.
But getting married wasn't a matter between two youths themselves. There were also the families of both parties.
"I heard Jia Dong say that his mother is a very straightforward person. And she is brilliant at English. She is number one in the English department." Mother Weng said.
Then she became a little unconfident. If they really do get together, the future in-law's mother would be really amazing.
Even if she got a household registration in the capital, she can't be proud of it. Because of the other's status as a college student. It wasn't really difficult to relocate their household registration.
"It's only reached here now. Don't think about it so much. If you really want to check it out, find some time to send something to Jia Dong and stop by to have a look." Father Weng said.
He felt that his wife was needlessly worrying. But he didn't dare to say that, otherwise he wouldn't sleep tonight.
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Mother Weng really wanted to see if Lin Qing He was easy to get along with.
When she took a rare chance to go, by coincidence it was in the middle of November when Lin Qing He represented the university and went to Hai City with some other students.
It was said to be an exchange meeting, but it more like a business trip. Participating in the exchange was a must. But after the exchange, they'll have time for free activities.
However, the cost of traveling to and from Hai City, as well as the cost of accommodation and meals, were all repaid by the university.
When it was brought up, Lin Qing He expressed her willingness to do her utmost for the university without a second thought.
So Mother Weng was really unlucky.
Mother Weng got to admit she was full of admiration when she heard that Zhou Kai's mother was attending the exchange meeting at Hai University as Bei University's representative.
No wonder she can give birth to a son like Zhou Kai.
But so far, Mother Weng's thoughts haven't been revealed. Only Father Weng knew. Even their son and daughter didn't know.
But because of this thought, Mother Weng treated Zhou Kai the same as her own son when he followed his classmate, Weng Guo Liang home.
No, not the same as her own son. Slightly better than her own son.
It caused Weng Guo Liang to grumble all the time. His mother became another's mother.
Lin Qing He didn't know that her eldest son was chosen by others and others wanted to take him as their son-in-law. After attending the exchange meeting, she acted on her own.
A place like Hai City was very developed now. For example, when she came to the mall, Lin Qing He saw many new styles.
Watches, scarves, gloves, and good-looking fabrics which weren't sold in the county city.
In other words, it was basically snatched and gone out of stock once put on the shelf. Basically, there was no chance to reserve.
So how could Lin Qing He possibly hold back?
The salesperson saw that she had a superior aura. Once asked and found out she was a college student from Bei University of the capital who came to Hai University for an exchange, the gaze toward Lin Qing He instantly changed
Lin Qing He didn't mean to show off, but it was like this these days. If one doesn't show off, people will look at them with their nose. What can she do?
"It's a rare chance to come here this time, so I want to buy more. However, I didn't bring any coupons." Lin Qing He took out her Bei University's student ID and displayed it for the salesperson to glance at as she said with regret.
"There are some processed fabrics. They are all quality items. Don't you know if that match your taste?" the salesperson immediately informed.
"Thank you, Miss," Lin Qing He replied without reservation.
"Then wait here," the salesperson said and then headed to the other person and request it. That person went to get it.
The salesperson asked Lin Qing He about matters in the capital.
Lin Qing He wasn't stingy. Since she was given a leeway, she was happy to tell her. But she didn't give it all away. Got to have some reservations.
Otherwise, others would regard her as a foolish person.
The fabric was taken out and Lin Qing He directly purchased two bolts.
After paying the money first, she left. She found a deserted place to store it in the space. Then she came back to find this salesperson again.
"I thought you weren't coming." The salesperson smiled.
"Well, I haven't bought other things yet. The things here are cheaper than those on our side. And the styles are also very good." Lin Qing He complimented.
"These are all new and the latest styles. Very easy to sell. You can choose which one you want." The salesperson said.
Encountering a Bei University student from the capital and what's more be able to inquire with, was enough for her to use it as a topic to talk about.
Lin Qing He kept prattling on about giving one to seventh sister-in-law, one to an eighth aunt, one to this, and one that. Coupons weren't required, so Lin Qing He bought a lot.
Mainly gloves and scarves. She explained: "It's a rare opportunity to make a trip here. With this one trip, I got to buy more for my numerous relatives."
The salesperson didn't say anything. After counting the money, she said, "Do you want a watch? There are new ones."
The salesperson didn't care about buying so many. Still, she internally remarked, 'no wonder she's from the capital. She was really rich. How much did she buy in this one go?'
Lin Qing He took a look. She purchased two women's watches and three men's watches.
Altogether, these things cost her a fortune. After all, just these few men's and women's watches, it was more than 600 yuan, almost 700 yuan.
A watch was one hundred or so. Such a watch can be sold for two hundred and twenty-thirty when taken back to the black market in the county city to sell. One transaction was a profit of one hundred yuan. Was this very profitable or what?
Of course, this must be brand new and the latest style of Hai City's watch. Such a foreign style, it will be face-gaining when worn outside. If not, people won't look at it and buy it.
Lin Qing He felt it was a rare opportunity to come over, she'll buy more since the watches in Hai City didn't require industrial coupons. Naturally, it wasn't good to buy too many watches here. Lin Qing He went simply changed the shopping mall.
This time she didn't just buy a few watches. She also got electric fans and radios.
Under this era, these were all truly major household items.
Lin Qing He knew that coupons would slowly withdraw from the market in later generations. She didn't expect that these big shopping malls in Hai City were already able to buy these things without using coupons.
It really deserved to be the magic metropolis. Its development was indeed extremely fast.
Lin Qing He did not continue to take any more action. The amount was sufficient. Better to not make too large of a movement.
What's more, with just these, it was enough to make a fortune when brought to the black market. She didn't need to continue.
Lin Qing He didn't delay too much. The next day, she took the ride back to the capital with other people.
When she returned, Lin Qing He gave Zhou Kai a watch.
After all, he was in college now and still don't have a watch. So this time, this kid benefited this time.
Zhou Kai was obviously surprised: "Mother, you're giving it to me?"
"Don't want?" Lin Qing He looked at him.
"Want. Of course, I want. How can I not? Mother, you can really bear to give it to me. I'm really your son!" Zhou Kai was overjoyed.
A watch ah! He longed for one. Never thought, his mother would actually buy it for him.
"Alright, go do you what should be doing. There will be a holiday in the middle of next month. Go back with me then, you hear?" Lin Qing He reminded.
"I know." Zhou Kai nodded repeatedly and asked, "Mother, is this the latest model from Hai City?"
"It's the latest model. It costs two hundred and fifty yuan per piece. Very dear." Lin Qing He brags.
Zhou Kai was shocked: "Mother, what need is there to buy me such an expensive one? Just buy me one around a hundred yuans." Besides, one hundred or so was still expensive.
"It's a rare chance to get one, so use it." Lin Qing He waved her hand and then ignored him.
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Lin Qing He brought back a lot of things this time.
However, Lin Qing He didn't intend to sell these objects here in the capital. One, she wasn't familiar with this side. Two, the people here were too smart.
While in the hometown, everyone likes things from the big cities outside.
Because it was relatively far. Major cities like the capital and Hai City was a place people pined for, especially in the younger generation.
So when brought over and inform where the goods came from, they will be popular. Even when the goods were from these big cities, they were the same in Lin Qing He's eyes.
This time's exchange in Hai City was indeed very successful. After successfully completing the task, Lin Qing He kicked into her study mode again.
But at the end of November, something happened in the dormitory.
Chen Xue had a miscarriage.
She slipped and fell.
It was already very cold during this time. There was a good bit of snow. Out of carelessness, Chen Xue fell on the stairs like this.
Originally, everyone didn't think there was anything. It was a close friend of Chen Xue who broke the news.
That person was also married, so she naturally had the experience. Chen Xue instantly lost a child this time.
Lin Qing He wasn't surprised when she heard it. She had seen Chen Xue and another male classmate once. One can tell the relationship between the two wasn't simple at a glance.
Generally, men and women don't have that kind of intimacy, unless they have slept together.
This was someone else's business. Lin Qing He didn't care to get involved.
However, Wang Li and the other dorm mates were shocked when they learned about it.
Especially Wang Li. She said to Lin Qing He in private: "My God, I can't believe that she did such a thing. Even if she doesn't want her man and child, she still dares to do this with another man while it isn't sorted out?"
"Don't bother with it." Lin Qing He just replied.
"I don't want to, but I feel sick to live with this kind of person!" Wang Li was annoyed.
In the past, she felt that Chen Xue had poor character and was a little arrogant. However, Wang Li felt that this was the bottom line.
It was only a year since coming to university. Wang Li couldn't accept such a thing.
Lin Qing He also felt it was quite distasteful for something like this happened in the dormitory: "The accommodation conditions are tight now. Can't change the dorm."
Wang Li also knew that it was impossible to change the dorm. There were no vacant beds at all. She gritted her teeth, "Really shameless!"
Wang Li privately complain to Lin Qing He, while a dorm mate in the dorm was vocal about it.
"It's normal to have some quarrels in our dormitory on normal days. But to actually have such a person. I don't think I can live in the same dormitory with this kind of person!" This was clearly wanting to drive Chen Xue out.
"I can't live with her either. It's too shameless. Even when she's still unmarried, doing this kind of thing just humiliates us women." Another female dorm mate who didn't speak much also showed support.
"What unmarried? Don't you know? It's spread all over outside now. When she went to the countryside, she got married and also gave birth to a son and a daughter!" said the first speaker.
"This is even more shameless!" The latter started scolding: "If this was in the past, it's committing adultery. See if she'll get criticized to death for being shameless!"
Since the Gang of Four stepped down, the criticizing and fight stopped. The ones above didn't like it.
For example, in Zhoujiatun. Wang Ling and the one named Zhou He, who had been repeatedly criticized before were released. Still, they were completely ruined.
"Try and say another word!" Chen Xue was lying on the bed. Her face was white likes now. She was completely irritated by these two's conversations.
Wang Li joined the camp at once. She was simply tired of Chen Xue: "What? You dare to do it and still afraid of being talked about? You don't love or respect yourself, who can you blame!"
"That's right. Everyone was doing fine in the dormitory. Never thought such a rat poop to mix in!"
"This kind of person should be driven out. Can this kind of character pass the policy and screening?"
At this time, even if one got admitted to a university, they still have to go through policies and screening. Even if they pass, once they fail these, they then have to accept their fate and pick dung as work.
The dormitory was noisy. Lin Qing He didn't say a word from beginning to end.
But her stance was clear. She and Chen Xue can't get along either, especially since this matter was really repulsive.
Although other people have occasional quarrels, it wasn't important in general. Everyone had done their duties in the hygiene aspects properly.
Only when it was Chen Xue's turn, she always required someone to push her to.
After a while, Wang Mei, who had the best relationship with Chen Xue, returned.
With other people, Chen Xue only displayed sneer and mockery even when she arguing. When it came to Wang Mei, she had the heart to swallow her.
Wang Mei was a little scared when she saw the hatred bursting out of her eyes. She spoke out: "Chen Xue, why... why are you looking at me like this?"
"Dogs that bite don't bark. I finally see it clearly today, you're a b*tch!" Chen Xue gritted her teeth.
Only Wang Mei knew everything about her. Wang Mei was the culprit of her current situation!
Wang Mei said, "I didn't say anything about you. Someone happened to see me help you throw something away. They forced me to answer, so I told the truth."
"B*tch!" Chen Xue picked up the enamel cup at the bedside and threw it at her.
Naturally, it was an episode of chickens flying and dogs jumping.
The impact of this incident was very bad. It may not be a big deal when placed in a later generation. Still one must know it was still only '78 even when the environment was beginning to change.
Chen Xue and that man of hers received a big demerit. Out of everyone's expectations, the two were unswervingly determined. They had no plans to break up.
What's more, they also vexed that the child had no fate with them.
Lin Qing He heard about this later. It was simply too chilling.
But she didn't have time to pay much heed.
Because after entering December, it was really extremely cold.
It was dry and cold. When Zhou Kai brought the soup, Lin Qing He asked: "Are you cold at night? Is the quilt warm?"
"It's warm enough. How about you, mother?" Zhou Kai asked.
His quilt was six jins and the mattress was padded. He was such a young and strong boy, so he basically wasn't cold.
While he had a dorm mate was freezing to death. His family was too poor and the quilts given were old and shabby. However, Zhou Kai didn't want to sleep with him because he was too economical to take a bath regularly.
Zhou Kai didn't like to wash up very much in winter. Probably due to being educated by Lin Qing He, he was used to being clean. Every week he got to head to the bathhouse twice.
So can he stand this?
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It went without saying Lin Qing He's was warm as well. The quilt for her and her eldest son was prepared a long time ago, so naturally, they won't get cold.
This time Zhou Kai sent silky chicken soup.
It was also deliciously stewed. Lin Qing He asked after drinking it, "Will it be too troublesome for your classmate's mother?"
"No, Aunt Weng is nice. When I went there last time, she latched on to me. She knew that I hadn't eaten yet and made me a bowl of noodles." Zhou Kai said.
That's why he likes going to his classmate's house. He wasn't young and stupid. When going over, he would occasionally bring a fish over.
"Last time Aunt Weng came to the school to send something to Weng Guo Liang. She had mentioned that she wanted to meet you, Mother, the one who taught me into such an outstanding son." Zhou Kai smiled.
Lin Qing He thought, 'it can't be what I think it is, right?'
She asked: "When did this happen?"
"When you went to Hai City the previous time to participate in the exchange meeting." Zhou Kai smilingly answered.
"I brought back a scarf last time. It's especially suitable for our age. If you have time to drop by, bring it to her. Just say that Mother brought it back from Hai City and hope she won't dislike it. "Lin Qing He instructed.
Then she went to the dorm and actually took a scarf out of the space. It was very trendy.
"Mother, it's pretty. You can keep it for yourself." Zhou Kai said.
She couldn't appreciate this vibrant red style. Lin Qing He felt that she might as well knit a scarf by herself.
"To always trouble her to stew something for me. I got nothing much to give. What I'm gifting is more or less my thoughts. Your classmate's family is nice." Lin Qing He said.
As for whether everyone has fate in the future, wait and see. It was too early to reach that point now, so let's leave it aside.
Mother Weng received this scarf.
Got to say, she really liked it. Especially since she long wanted to change the scarf she had worn for many years. It was only thoughts.
But unexpectedly, Zhou Kai's mother gave her such a gift.
"Child's dad, do you think I should accept this?" Mother Weng said.
Father Weng can tell she loved it, so he said, "Accept it. When Zhou Kai comes over, you can just cook him two more hearty meals."
"My, I can't really." Mother Weng smiled.
"Aren't you thinking of raising Zhou Kai as a son-in-law. Your future in-law family is giving you a scarf. What is there to be shy about?" Father Weng teased.
Mother Weng lightly slapped him with a grin, but replied: "From what I see, she shouldn't be difficult to get along with."
"It's great that you're reassured. With her academic qualifications, she won't be one to be unreasonable." Father Weng said as he thought, 'wife, you should be worried about whether Zhou Kai and our daughter can get together'. From what he observed, both people had had no such thoughts. It was a normal classmate relationship.
Still, he didn't tell his wife. Woman, they always like dreaming.
After Lin Qing He gave a scarf, she stopped paying any heed. Later, she heard from her eldest son that he was treated to two big feasts when going over.
After entering December, the weather was really freezing. Especially the dormitory. There were no heater items.
The most they could do was drink hot water. However, if one drinks too much, they have to go to the toilet.
Even Lin Qing He couldn't bear the cold. She basically stayed in bed. Not getting out of bed at all.
Now there were only five people left in the dorm. Chen Xue moved out. Because the dormitory could not accommodate her. she willfully moved out after a few days of rest.
Lin Qing He didn't have much interest in these matters. Winter vacation was in one week. She wished to go back as soon as possible.
Even if it takes a few days' journey on the road, it didn't matter. Once she was back, she can stay until the tenth day of January!
College began again on the tenth day of January of next year.
It can be said that it is becoming more and more standardized. The credit system had been enforced.
The school encouraged everyone to stay and continue to study because this opportunity was really rare.
Lin Qing He's tutor was a middle-aged woman. She really hoped for Lin Qing He to stay because had high hope for Lin Qing He. She even mentioned to Lin Qing He about staying in university as a faculty member in the future.
Lin Qing He had given her answer. If she had the opportunity, she would.
Why won't she stay? If she stays, she can completely solve the problem of household registration.
But regarding the matter of staying to study, Lin Qing He shook her head and refused: "My family is waiting. I told them I will go back."
"Then go back. Don't fall behind in English." Her tutor said.
"I definitely won't." Lin Qing He nodded.
The tutor didn't say anything.
In mid-December, Lin Qing He led Zhou Kai onto the train.
The train took two days. But all the way to the village took about four days.
"Mother, we only have 25 days. The journey to and fro took up eight days. We can only stay at home for 17 days in total," Zhou Kai said.
"Even if we stay for one day, we have to go back and stay." Lin Qing He educated.
In fact, Zhou Kai was just saying. He wasn't against coming back. This was his hometown, so what was there to object to?
Besides, he slightly missed his father, his brothers, and grandparent.
Zhou Kai broke through 1.8 meters mark. He was almost 1.83 meters. Amazingly tall. Originally, Lin Qing He was a little worried, but in the second half of this year, her eldest son's growth was much slower.
So Lin Qing He felt that it was probably due to sudden rapid growth, it would slow down by itself afterward.
Once mother and son rushed back all the way from the capital to the county city, they were in great relief.
It was pretty late, already past seven o'clock in the evening. Still, the mother and son still planned to go home.
"It's so late. No need to hurry back. Stay one night before you decide." Zhou Xiao Mei disagreed.
"Stay... for one night." Su Da Lin urged as well.
"Not staying. There aren't many days in the winter vacation." Lin Qing He said. Then she handed a box of the capital's eight specialties and a Peking roast duck to Zhou Xiao Mei. "Alright. We're heading back now."
After borrowing Zhou Xiao Mei's bicycle, the mother and son returned home.
"That Fourth Sister-in-law. To come such a long way and still bring these things back." Zhou Xiao Mei remarked.
"She...she misses you." Su Da Lin smiled.
Zhou Xiao Mei grinned and then took the nationally famous Peking duck and the capital's eight pieces back to the room. She sent half of them to Su Da Lin's uncle's side. More or less their thought. And giving them a taste.
When Lin Qing He and Zhou Kai got home, the family was about to go to bed.
Right then, they couldn't sleep at all.
"Er Wa, hurry up and boil a bath for Mother. I, your Mother, can't stand it." Lin Qing He called out as soon as she reached home.
She won't be able to sleep without a wash tonight!
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At this time, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou had already called it a day.
It went without saying, it was just their family.
Lin Qing He didn't have the energy to gather the things together, so she left it to her sons to take care of it. She went directly into the room with Zhou Qing Bai. The kang was burning in the room. So warm and cozy. Lin Qing He took off her bulky clothes, got on the kang, and laid down.
Zhou Qing Bai began to massage her. Lin Qing He groaned in comfort and said, "I haven't come back all the way back in vain. At least, you're considerate."
Zhou Qing Bai chuckled softly and said: "Wash up in a bit and go to bed early."
"En." Lin Qing He was really tired. Even when she bought the soft sleeper, she still couldn't pass through these few days comfortably.
Er Wa swiftly had the water boiled. There were two big buckets at home. One for Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He, and the other for the children.
It was never mixed up.
Lin Qing He took a comfortable bath without any hesitation. Zhou Qing Bai even went in to scrub her back.
Although the couple hadn't seen each other for a long time, Lin Qing He wasn't in that mood at all. Zhou Qing Bai ached for his wife and didn't have that thought.
When the couple came out, the three sons gave a meaningful grin.
"Can't be bothered with you anymore." Lin Qing He waved her hand. She was really too tired.
Without any more nonsense, so she returned to the room with Qing Bai to sleep.
It was really comfortable to go to sleep after a bath. Lin Qing He fell asleep in a short while.
For Zhou Qing Bai, his wife's return tonight was a huge surprise. So without further ado or words, he hugged his wife to sleep.
Lin Qing He slept peacefully throughout this night. From nine o'clock last night until after nine o'clock in the morning. Only then, she got up.
When she got up, Mother Zhou's voice sounded from outside.
After taking a look at the watch, she knew it was already this time. But the bed was so comfortable that Lin Qing He continued to loll and didn't want to get up.
After a while, Zhou Qing Bai came in and saw his wife was awake.
"Wife." Zhou Qing Bai was excited and came over.
Lin Qing He was too tired last night and didn't have time to talk to him. Naturally, the couple would have to have a good chat.
After the couple cuddled around for a while, Zhou Qing Bai went out and brought in the congee for his wife to eat.
The lean meat porridge was very fragrant. Lin Qing He said, "I will brush my teeth first."
She got up and brushed her teeth. Only then did she began to have breakfast. Mother Zhou had already gone back.
"I brought back quite a few roast ducks this time. Keep two for our family. The others can get a share." Lin Qing He said.
Having a whole one? Not possible. One family can get half. It was just given to the Zhou Brothers' family, as well as First Sister and Second Sister. She got Da Wa to cycle over to deliver it.
Even when there was only half, it was still a thought. It showed she hadn't forgotten old Zhou Family after going to study.
This matter was left for Da Wa to complete. Now that he was this big, he naturally had to shoulder responsibilities. Lin Qing He ordered around her sons unceremoniously.
Now that she was back, the neighbors naturally came over.
Lin Qing He courteously hosted them. No attitude of despising others. As for those who previously criticized her for not teaching, Lin Qing He didn't express much eagerness.
She had never been one to requite ingratitude with kindness.
After a busy day, it finally ended.
Lin Qing He breathed a sigh of relief. That night, she naturally had a meal with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.
"Keep the neck for your grandfather." Lin Qing He told San Wa.
Father Zhou liked to chew on duck necks, so leave it for the elderly to eat.
San Wa came up with excuse: "I know. I'm just setting it aside for my grandfather."
Father Zhou smiled and said, "Eat it if you like."
"For you, Grandfather. Eating duck meat is the same for me. Very aromatic." San Wa shook his head.
"Grandmother, eat more. Don't just watch and smile." Zhou Kai picked a piece of meat for Mother Zhou.
"Grandmother is overjoyed." Mother Zhou had a big grin. The family gathered for a meal,. Watching her three tall grandsons, Mother Zhou felt content even if she was just given water to drink.
"Quickly eat, Grandmother. Don't just focus on being happy." Er Wa urged.
Lin Qing He was responsible for picking vegetables for Zhou Qing Bai. She said, "I came back during the summer vacation and raise you very well. Why have you gone to the original state after only a few months?"
"Mother, this year, it's mainly my second brother and me who cooked. Father isn't used to it," San Wa explained.
"Both of you can cook?" Lin Qing He looked at the brothers in surprise.
"You're looking down on people," responded Er Wa: "We can cook pretty okay."
"Grandfather and Grandmother said it's great. It's only my father who said it's unpalatable." San Wa followed up.
Don't know what was going on with these two brothers this year. They suddenly became interested in cooking and learned from their grandmother.
Mother Zhou remembered what Fourth's wife said, having more skills makes it easier to get a wife in the future. Just like Cheng Cheng's father.
So Mother Zhou taught her two grandsons. They caught on pretty well.
Father Zhou and Mother Zhou really thought it was pretty good. While Zhou Qing Bai stated it was unappetizing. Not at all worried that about undermining his sons' confidence even though they were young.
However, Er Wa and San Wa were clearly not one to back down. If it's terrible, then add more oil.
In the evening, Lin Qing He said to Zhou Qing Bai: "I don't know when you became such a picky eater."
Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife.
"If I ever find out that you dare to mistreat yourself by not eating and deliberately let me come back to ache at the sight of you, I promise I won't come back a single day next year." Lin Qing He squinted at him.
Zhou Qing Bai coughed dryly and said, "Wife, it's getting late. It's time to go to bed."
"If you starve yourself into danger, I will take the three boys and remarry!" Lin Qing He harrumphed.
"Unable to remarry. Your man can live to be a hundred years old." Zhou Qing Bai stated and dragged his wife to the Kang.
"Can't you be serious?" Lin Qing He uttered grumpily.
However, she missed him too. So she went up and kissed this man, who sometimes acts so naively.
Zhou Qing Bai felt like was going to explode when being kissed by his wife.
Naturally, there will be some exchanges.
"There's no contract system this year." After that, Lin Qing He recalled and brought up.
"Did you remember the time wrong?" Zhou Qing Bai said after hearing this.
Lin Qing He smiled: "I remembered it wrong. It seems that it will spread from the 1980s."
Zhou Qing Bai acknowledged and didn't say anything. Instead, he asked, "Rest enough?"
Lin Qing He lightly hammered him in shyness. Then she let him go crazy again.
The next day, the village slaughtered the pigs. Currently, the pigs were still publically-owned, so there were still pig-slaughtering. However, next year might be a different story.
The quantity of the pork was much less than when Lin Qing He was there. After all, there was less labor left in the family. It didn't matter.
There was enough money to spend.
"Come with me to the city tomorrow." Lin Qing He said to Zhou Qing Bai.
It was the end of the year. Perfect time to sell all the goods in her hands.
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The next day, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai rode two bicycles to the city.
That way, Zhou Xiao Mei's bicycle was returned to her. Then Lin Qing He took Zhou Qing Bai with her to sell the goods she bought from Hai City.
Throughout the process, Zhou Qing Bai just watched his wife. His wife was obviously a veteran. He felt powerless and amused.
Three watches were sold on the black market and Lin Qing He gained 600.
One watch was originally planned to be sold for 220-230. After thinking about it, she dropped it. It was convenient to sell at 200.
Lin Qing He was in a very good mood and said to Zhou Qing Bai: "When I was strolling around Hai City in my free time, it was only one hundred and thirty per piece. Almost 70 yuan profit.
Zhou Qing Bai gave an 'En'. He knew what his wife was doing was what the modern world called 'profiteering'.
What's this was the biggest kind. It wasn't a casual messing around. But compared to the others, the box his wife had brought from the future was obviously safer.
Still, Zhou Qing Bai was unwilling to let his wife come out to do this.
"Don't go all male chauvinistic one me. I'm very happy with the way I am," Lin Qing He swept a glance over at him and said.
"I'm not." Zhou Qing Bai denied.
Only then, Lin Qing He agreed to let him follow. Initially, she hadn't let him follow when she came out to resell things, but he insisted on following. So she let him be. However, he wasn't allowed to interrupt.
Then Lin Qing He resold the remaining watch in her hand. Then it was the electric fan and radio. They came over to the supply and demand agency.
They found Shen Yu and wholesaled the goods in her hands.
Let Shen Yu sell it herself.
Shen Yu had the guts. Especially since she got two children now. Although her family was a dual-income family, who would dislike more money?
She collected these things from Lin Qing He. Afterward, she just needed to market where it came from when selling the goods. There was no problem at all.
Especially at this time, things get out of stock quite quickly.
Of course, she had to be careful. Can't be too obvious.
All in all, Lin Qing He's things were all sold out and got a sum of money in return.
While she was there, she bought some new year goods back home. She didn't plan to come again unless it was time for family day out during the New Year.
"How is the development in Hai City?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.
"Rapid development at that side. You don't know. Some things over there that don't need coupons anymore. As long as one have money, one can buy them." Lin Qing He replied.
It was now the end of '78. It can be seen that the outside world was developing rapidly. Each local area was different from another one.
"I'll find some time and go out and have a look." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
"You don't have to rush. If you have time, just come to the capital and see me." Lin Qing He said.
"Want me to go and visit?" Zhou Qing Bai asked with a slightly raised mouth.
Lin Qing He said: "Naturally, I want. You don't know how much I miss you. Sometimes I dream of you at night. But I also know that you are very busy. What's more, it takes so long to go back and forth. Quite time consuming."
"Tomorrow I will find a time to go over." Zhou Qing Bai said.
"Okay." Lin Qing He responded.
Zhou Qing Bai lips expressed his delight. When he went to sit with his comrade in the bureau, his comrades reminded him.
Just this year, there had been many incidents of educated youth going to college and turning their backs.
Although sister-in-law's roots was in the village, he should still pay attention. The college students outside also got some tricks up their sleeve.
However, Zhou Qing Bai believed in his wife from beginning to end.
For example, right now. She wouldn't disdain him because he was countryman and would shame her if he went to her university.
On the contrary, she obviously wanted him to see her.
How can this not make Zhou Qing Bai feel good?
Lin Qing He told Zhou Qing Bai about some things in the capital. Although she was in college, Lin Qing He knew exactly what happened in the capital. She subscribed to newspapers after all.
Zhou Qing Bai listened. The road wasn't short, but they felt that the road wasn't far at all when they were together.
"The relationship between Teacher Lin and Zhou Qing Bai is great," said a village woman.
"Ms. Lin is an excellent character," another woman also remarked.
"Who would deny that? Have you heard that three college students from our community have passed the entrance exam this year. Each and every one didn't come back at all this year. Completely abandoning their family's partner and children." A third also commented.
"I heard. Really. I think a divorce is ging to happen in all likelihood."
"Oh, what a sin."
"..."
The village had nothing bad to say about Lin Qing He, especially when compared with other educated youths who turn their faces away and deny knowing others.
Although they had a hard time in the countryside, they should be responsible for their family once they married right?
Getting admitted to university was the same as putting on wings. Once taken flight and won't look back. What kind of behavior was this?
Take a look at Teacher Lin. She came back for summer vacation and brought her son back during winter vacation. She was physically gone but her heart was still at home.
To marry such a wife, Zhou Qing Bai must had accumulated blessings in his previous life.
Zhou Qing Bai, who had accumulated blessings in his previous life, was counting money in his room for a while. Lin Qing He got him to count the money and folded it for storage. When she received it in the city, she only glimpsed at the amount without sorting it.
As for Lin Qing He, she started cooking.
It was steamed mantou for today. With a plate of braised pork ears, stewed pork and starch noodle and a bone radish soup, it was about sufficient.
There are a lot of people in the family, but each dish's portion was large enough for everyone.
Zhou Qing Bai had finished sorting out the money. This time they received a total of two thousand three hundred or so.
His wife said that the cost was about 1,000. So over half of it was profit.
In rural areas, if only relying on the little things in the ground, it was a maximum offew dozen at the end of the year. It can be imagined what a hefty amount this one thousand yuan was.
Zhou Qing Bai knew that his wife still had a lot of money.
Lin Qing He saw that he took the money out to hand to her and just accepted it. She directly placed it in the space and asked Zhou Qing Bai: "How much of the money I gave you last time is spent?"
"Nowhere to spend the money." Zhou Qing Bai washed his hands under her order and answered.
There was really no place to spend money, except for tuition fees for the children, school supplies, milk, and other things. Really none.
"I'm not at home, and you don't know to buy some good food." Lin Qing He nagged.
Zhou Qing Bai did not speak.
Lin Qing He leaned over and whispered, "Come to the capital to see me. I'll borrow the school cafeteria and make some good nourishment for you."
"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai answered with a smile in his eyes.
Lin Qing He was satisfied and then continued to busy away. Zhou Qing Bai stuck there and assisted her. Truthfully, there wasn't much he can help out.
He simply didn't want to leave. He just wanted to spend time with his wife.
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