291. Recognize as godparent
Uncle Wang, who was not short of money, was eating dumplings in the library.
"Your dad makes such a big dumpling and can he make some money?" Uncle Wang said.
"My dad said that he got to let his customers be full. And it's okay if he doesn't make a lot of money." Zhou Kai answered.
"The shop is your own, so it's okay." Uncle Wang nodded.
Because it was their own, they don't need to pay any additional rent. It didn't matter if they earn more or less. Just got something to do, so it won't be too boring.
Uncle Wang himself was like that.
He wasn't short of money, but he came to Bei University Management Library to help out. That way, he won't be too bored.
"Grandpa, enjoy. I'll go out to play basketball. You don't need to wash it. I will bring it back to wash it later. You can't wash the oiliness here." Zhou Kai reminded.
"Go." Uncle Wang nodded.
Zhou Kai went to play basketball. Uncle Wang ate the dumplings in his food box and watched this kid play basketball.
He was a young man. Full of energy. Zhou Kai came back after a while and came to collect the food box. He said, "Grandpa, I'll go back first."
"Haven't paid yet." Uncle Wang called out.
"Don't give me money. Next time, if you go out and see any good books, just buy it for me." Uncle Wang agreed to his suggestion.
As for Aunt Ma's proposal of recognizing as a godparent, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had discussed it at night.
"Uncle Wang is very kind to Da Wa. He always brings some good books from outside and passes it to him." Lin Qing He chatted.
It was like treating him as a grandson.
He made things a lot easier for the family. The reason why this place was transferred to the school was to let her family live in this place.
Also, the dumpling shop. Uncle Wang had helped them choose it.
"It's just that he is too rich. It makes people think we want to take advantage of him." Lin Qing He said.
Being away from home, having a relative in the capital would be very nice.
"We'll see." Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything.
He had met Uncle Wang. When he first opened the store, Uncle Wang often came over.
The matter of recognizing a godparent was put aside.
The days passed as usual. But as far as the family's debt gratitude to Uncle Wang was concerned, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai would not stand by idly if something happened to him.
Aunt Ma had mentioned it. But after that, the more she thought about it, the more she felt it was perfect.
If it were to happen, then old Wang will have protection in the future.
As for Lin Qing He's worries. What kind of worries were they? They will be supporting old Wang to the end of his life. Old Wang's things left to her were naturally justified.
How can it not work out?
However, she was engaged with work now. She had no time to go out to purposely find Lao Wang.
Moreover, Uncle Wang rarely came to the shop. He was mostly in the library. It was not until half a month later when Aunt Ma saw Uncle Wang out for a stroll.
"Oh, old Wang." Aunt Ma broke out into a grin when she saw Uncle Wang.
"Why are you doing the dishes here?" Uncle Wang hadn't come over for a long time. He didn't know that Aunt Ma had already received one month's salary.
"I have been working here for a month." Since Aunt Ma got the job, she felt more lively every day.
Although the hours were quite long, the hours spent in a day on working were less than three hours.
When they were done, she just sat on the stool. Helping them choose dishes was very simple.
Just yesterday, the salary of twenty yuan was paid. Aunt Ma was very happy.
"This shop pack so much filling and you can still afford to hire people." Uncle Wang teased Zhou Qing Bai.
Zhou Qing Bai smiled and said, "Uncle have a cucumber or tomato?"
"Give me a tomato." Uncle Wang didn't hold back.
Zhou Qing Bai grabbed him a tomato, which was already washed and had been placed in the basket.
Uncle Wang sat and chatted with Aunt Ma for a while. When Uncle Wang was about to leave, Aunt Ma came out and called him: "Old Wang, wait for me."
"What's the matter?" Uncle Wang was puzzled.
"Old Wang, have you ever thought about recognizing Xiao Kai's father as a godson?" Aunt Ma went straight to the point.
"Who suggested this?" Uncle Wang was shocked and stared at Aunt Ma.
"I did." Aunt Ma replied, "I think it's perfect. You become related to Xiao Kai's father. From now on, Xiao Kai and his brothers will be your grandsons."
Uncle Wang hadn't thought about this before. But what Aunt Ma said made this old man's heart moved.
He truly treated Zhou Kai as a grandson. If his son and daughter-in-law hadn't fled abroad at that time, his grandson must be this old now.
But so far, no news had come back.
He heard that the ship seemed to have sunk.
Uncle Wang knew that his son and daughter-in-law had most likely met with misfortune. If not, why won't they even send a letter back for so many years?
"What do you think? I think it's perfect. However, Teacher Lin seems unwilling. She's afraid that people will say she's coveting your money." Aunt Ma explained.
"Covet my money? She has an unlimited future as an English teacher. Her three children are all sensible and a man is capable of bearing responsibility." Uncle Wang said.
Aunt Ma agreed: "Isn't that right? If the couple agrees to this, you will be able to have someone to take care of you in the future. It's not just me saying this. Even if you leave them all the property, there's nothing wrong. Not giving it to those who care for you to your end-of-life, then who are you going to give it to?"
Uncle Wang nodded.
He actually didn't have much money. Just over 10,000 yuan. He also had a job in a library and a courtyard dwelling.
"If you think it's fine, I'll discuss it for you. It's not a trivial matter to recognize a godchild. If you thought it through, you can come over and let me know." Aunt Ma continued.
"Alright." Uncle Wang nodded and went back.
Aunt Ma went back inside and told Zhou Qing Bai: "Xiao Kai's father, I think the godparent matter is a good choice. I heard Teacher Lin said that Xiao Kai will join the army in the future? Old Wang has connections. Also, old Wang and the principal of Bei University are old acquaintances. Teacher Lin's future development will be unlimited."
"We're not seeking these." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.
"I know, but that's what I said. Teacher Lin worries too much. Is it necessary to be afraid of others talking? If I am old Wang, then I am the only one left in the family. Whoever provides for me in old age will receive my things in the future. It's undisputed" Aunt Ma persuaded.
Zhou Qing Bai smiled and said, "Too far in the future. Uncle Wang is in good health. It won't be a problem to live another thirty years."
"He had received a lot of suffering in the early years. It'll be great if he can last for ten years." Aunt Ma shook her head.
"What did Uncle Wang say?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.
"What objection could old Wang have. He's delighted. I let him go back and think about it." Aunt Ma responded.
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After returning home in the evening, Zhou Qing Bai told Lin Qing He about the matter again.
After hearing this, Lin Qing He went to find Aunt Ma. She smilingly expressed to Aunt Ma: "If Uncle Wang is willing, then it's no problem for us. I'll have to trouble Uncle Ma to find a suitable date. Everyone will go to the dumpling shop for a meal."
"Okay, when old Wang comes over, I'll give him a definite word." Aunt Ma was delighted.
Their old Ma Family had a very good relationship with old Wang Family before, so it went without saying that they hope to see that old Wang, this good old neighbor, have someone to provide for him during his old age.
In her own words, so what if he has more money? When he wants someone to pour a cup of warm water, there would be no one. It was really uncomfortable to be all alone.
At the end of May, the godparent-godchild relationship had commenced.
Zhou Kai, Zhou Xuan, and Zhou Gui Lai changed their way of calling and it became Grandpa Wang.
As for Zhou Qing Bai it was Uncle. Same for Lin Qing He. Uncle Wang was a few years younger than Father Zhou, but his health was inferior to Father Zhou.
Can't be helped. He had suffered a few years earlier.
After acknowledging this relationship, old Wang stopped eating in the school cafeteria. Zhou Kai would pick him up and they eat at the dumpling shop.
That evening, the family gathered around and had mutton and radish soup. It was served with Zhou Qing Bai's buns.
Since opening the dumpling shop, Zhou Qing Bai has mastered the two words -'culinary art'. Now even for breakfast, Lin Qing He would send Zhou Kai to the shop in the morning to pack breakfast and bring it back home. The family had completely stopped opening the stove.
Three meals a day was covered by Zhou Qing Bai.
For example, today's mutton and radish soup and vegetable buns were Zhou Qing Bai's masterpieces.
Lin Qing He found out that her man was really a treasure. She was thinking, what other skills of her Qing Bai hadn't she unearthed?
"Why is there mutton today?" Lin Qing He asked after eating to her heart's content.
The vegetable buns with lamb and radish soup were really delicious.
"I saw it when going over, so I bought some." Zhou Qing Bai said.
It can be regarded that he had witnessed. The development of the capital was really changing with each passing day. Many hawkers appeared. Anything was sold.
Although this mutton was little, it was still available.
Not only was Lin Qing He satisfied, but also the boys and old Wang.
"My dad's culinary skill is that good. We didn't notice before. It's all due to Mother's excessive doting." Zhou Gui said.
"Me excessively doting? In the past, your dad went out early and returned to work at night in the countryside. How unscrupulous would I be to make him come back to work at home after finishing his work?" Lin Qing He retorted.
"It seems like that. When my dad is idle, didn't his fingers stay away from dust and dirt." Zhou Gui said.
"Not arguing with you, it'll reduce my IQ." Lin Qing He responded in contempt.
Old Wang smiled and said, "I'll go back first."
"Send you god-grandpa back." Lin Qing He said.
The two youngest sent him back to school. As for Zhou Kai, he remained to wash the dishes and watch the shop. Lin Qing He took Zhou Qing Bai out to watch the movie.
The couple had a rare opportunity to experience a two-person world for a while.
When they came back in the evening, they were welcomed by the three boys' condemning.
"By the way, this summer vacation I plan to go out and travel with your dad. I'll leave the shop to you to run it." Lin Qing He told them.
It was mid-June in the blink of an eye. The holiday was about half a month away. Lin Qing He planned to go south with Zhou Qing Bai.
The shop wasn't going to be closed. Just leave it to these little mischievous guys.
"Are you going to leave us, stepchildren, behind and have your two-person world?" Zhou Xuan uttered with mixed emotion.
"You're finally this big. Can't your old father and old mother go out and see the world while we can move? When you get older, we will have to help you mind the grandchildren. Where will we have the time? I have to take advantage of now." Lin Qing He said confidently.
"Mind your children." Zhou Qing Bai added.
He planned to travel around with his wife in the future. He didn't want to be pestered by his grandchildren then. They gave birth to them, then they raise them.
"We are still children! Can you not discuss such long-term issues with us?" Zhou Gui Lai said.
"Okay. Go study. Then brush your teeth and turn off the light to go to bed later." Lin Qing He dismissed them with this and ignored them.
She returned to the room with Zhou Qing Bai.
The weather was already a bit hot now. Lin Qing He took out the electric fan from her space and enjoyed it.
This time belonged to them, husband and wife.
"Although it's much cooler with an electric fan, it's still not as good as the air conditioner." Lin Qing He commented.
"The fan is pretty good." Zhou Qing Bai said.
Such an advanced product was already very good in his opinion.
"There are still two in my space, when will we take them out?" Lin Qing He asked.
One was for Er Wa. He was previously living with Zhou Xiao Mei, so she wanted to give him one.
Another one was going to be put in the next room for Da Wa. Now one for the three brothers was enough. The remaining one was for old Wang.
Old Wang still lived in the school dormitory. It was a single room, which was a bit stuffy.
An electric fan was needed.
"We'll decide after coming back from the south," Zhou Qing Bai answered.
Although it was hot, everyone still lived with it. There was no hurry.
Lin Qing He listened to Zhou Qing Bai.
"Go to sleep. You'll have to get up early tomorrow." Lin Qing He said.
However, Zhou Qing Bai, who ate a lot of mutton and mutton soup tonight, was obviously going to stay still.
"Don't know you feel tired." Lin Qing He pouted.
"Very comfortable, not tired." Zhou Qing Bai laughed.
The couple was occupied for a while and then they hugged each other to sleep. On such a hot day, their relationship was really good.
In a blink of an eye, it was time for summer vacation.
A telegram was sent to the old Zhou to report they were fine and notify them that they would not go back in the summer vacation. Then Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He went south.
"Their feeling is without a flaw." Aunt Ma remarked emotionally.
"Why didn't they bring? I'm this old. I won't bother them." Zhou Gui Lai complained.
He wanted to follow.
"Eldest Brother and I won't bother them either. The two of them want a couple time. They won't bring anyone. Accept our fate." Zhou Xuan said.
"I still haven't gotten used to it after so many years." Zhou Kai made a bachelor comment.
"It was the same before?" Old Wang asked.
"It's always been like this. The two of them are true love. We are an accident." Zhou Kai replied calmly.
As soon as these words came out, Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai sighed.
Old Wang and Aunt Ma couldn't help but laughed. Then they asked the children more about their parents.
Zhou Gui, the naughty lad said, "My mom really spoiled my dad. She even kept a bag of milk powder for my dad, and brew it for him in the middle of the night. She thought that we didn't know, but we knew everything. "
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293. Extremely large profit
The milk powder matter was only one of the many.
There were a lot of other things, such as clothes.
Their mother didn't make many new clothes for herself. However, their father had a lot of clothes. There were a good few vests and several sets of the rest.
Even if the countryside was poorer before, but their dad can have a new set of clothes every year. How much of luxury was a set of clothes?
On the other hand, their father was much simpler than their mother.
It can be summarized in one sentence.
His wife had the final say.
On the surface, it was the male handle outside, the female dictate the inside. But in fact, as long as his wife spoke, he basically never object.
Don't know what heavenly love this was.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't know that their three sons exposing their relationship to Aunt Ma and their god-grandpa.
They were already on the train.
The couple carried a bag as a cover. Then they took out all kinds of food from the bag. They could also read a book to pass the time.
Lin Qing He munched a fresh tomato and then read her English book. While Zhou Qing Bai was reading the newspaper. He didn't dislike newspapers about many parts of the country at all. He was able to be enthralled.
Zhou Qing Bai also didn't know when things started to reform.
He wanted to make money. Although he didn't place too much value on money, he knew very well that he must make more money if he wants his wife to live well in the future.
Therefore, he would take a look at the situation across the country for reference.
"Wife, our family has to strive for 10,000 yuan." Zhou Qing Bai closed the newspaper and said to his wife.
Lin Qing He was shocked when she heard these words. Then laughed. Watching him, she said: "Then you have to work hard this time. My bit of salary can't even compare with your dumpling shop."
Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop business was extremely well.
In June, Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop made a profit of almost 150 yuan.
More than twice her salary.
Who can believe that such a small margin can make so much? At this moment, the profit of doing business was huge.
Zhou Qing Bai smiled: "I will work harder this time."
Only them, husband and wife were in the carriage. Their voices were lowered. So they were naturally not afraid of being overheard.
Although there was space and there was no one in this carriage, but the train was still uncomfortable.
When they got off the trains and arrived in Yang Cheng, Lin Qing He breathed out relief.
"Find a place to rest first," Lin Qing He said.
She didn't want to do anything right now.
When Zhou Qing Bai reached Yang Cheng, he was still a little bit confused because he couldn't understand the Cantonese accent here. Lin Qing He was fluent in Cantonese like a local. If there were a few inputs of English, one thought would believe she was from Hong Kong Island.
Zhou Qing Bai was truly taken with his omnipotent wife. He felt that his wife knew everything.
"It's your first time, no wonder you don't understand. You get it after a few more visits. In fact, this Cantonese isn't much different from Mandarin." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Qing Bai nodded. It was fine to just follow his wife.
After resting for a night, Lin Qing He regained her energy early the next morning.
Then she began to wander around with Zhou Qing Bai.
Have to say, the south at this time was quite advanced. Everything in sight was dazzling.
Lin Qing He wasn't too surprised, but Zhou Qing Bai, who was born and raised, was obviously stunned.
"Never thought our southern side would develop so fast." Lin Qing He said with a smile.
"Yeah." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
No matter how much he read the newspaper, it wasn't as shocking as seeing it personally.
This Yang Cheng had really developed to this point. The transistor radio, tape recorders, and even black and white TV sets that were very precious in their hometown weren't rare here.
Because there was already a color TV!
Zhou Qing Bai became silent after taking all this in.
Lin Qing He didn't disturb him.
In the future, a bunch moving to the southside. Those who come to work in factories in the south were said to have a lot of wages per month. They were calculated on a piece-by-piece basis. Some earned more than two or three hundred yuan. For many places in the north, at this time the south was almost full of gold.
After all, walking at the forefront of this era was naturally the most developed.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai wandered around Yangcheng for three days before they started to purchase and ship goods.
Because they got a space at hand, it can be said that it was very convenient. On the spot, they bought a bicycle and then use the bicycle to carry goods.
One time, they can only carry one TV set or some other electrical appliances. But it didn't matter.
After storing a space full of goods, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went directly back to the municipal city. This batch of goods was scattered around the city.
This time around, the couple made 17,000 yuan or so.
"Let's make another trip." The couple looked at each other and headed to the south again.
Even if it was Zhou Qing Bai, a man with a ruler-straight root, felt stimulated at this moment.
In one go it was more than 17,800 yuan. This profit was extremely large.
This was indeed illegal nowadays. Zhou Qing Bai had gone against the army's education. However, this was on the basis that he didn't harm anyone.
As long as it didn't hurt people, he didn't feel that this was overboard.
Because he only charged the purchase price and the shipment price. The shipment price was similar to those sold in the mall. The price wasn't raised much.
After arriving in Yang Cheng again, the couple couldn't wait to get started. Many luxuries flowed into the space.
This time, the two of them didn't go to the city anymore. They headed to the provincial city. It took three days to sell the luxury goods accumulated in the space. This time it was more than last time. They made nearly 20,000 yuan.
"It's no wonder that profiteering this moment is a big crime." Lin Qing He remarked with a surge of emotion.
This profit was too big. With these two visits, they made almost 40,000 yuan. Others may not have such a large profit as hers, but if they can bring some back, they can reach a few hundred.
"It's almost time. Should go back." Zhou Qing Bai reminded.
Although the husband and wife only bought two batches and sold two batches, this summer vacation was reaching its end.
Lin Qing He leaned in Zhou Qing Bai's arms: "I am tired."
How can she not be tired? She had been running for so long. Making money was making money, but it still really exhausting.
The couple took their own watches, electric fans, and TV sets from the space and set off on their return journey.
The two went home first when they returned to the capital.
When moving the electric fan and TV back to their place, it attracted a lot of attention.
After all, they were all major household items. One TV set and three electric fans!
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"Teacher Lin, where did you buy this?" inquired a neighbor from downstairs.
Other people can't help but look at their couple. These things weren't easy to buy. Besides being expensive, they weren't easy to source.
"I met a local man in the south. We got a good relationship, so I asked him to help." Lin Qing He explained.
"That's great. So many electric fans. How about transfer one to my house. My house lacks an electric fan." An old lady touched the electric fan and said.
"Can't be transferred. If transferred, wouldn't that mean reselling? I have a decent job. I don't do that." Lin Qing He immediately waved her hand when she heard these words. Don't know where the tens of thousands she had made in the past two months come from. She can actually deny it straight away without going red.
When Zhou Qing Bai came down, he was laughing in his heart and then indifferently moved the two electric fans upstairs.
He had just moved the TV.
" One for you two, one for the kids. Then isn't there one left." The old lady said: "We are neighbours. It's not reselling. At most, it's helping out."
"This one is for my children's god-grandfather. Their god-grandfather lives a single room in the school. The weather is very sultry. An electric fan is needed to sleep soundly at night." Lin Qing He explained.
Everyone was surprised: "You bought it for old Wang?"
"Yes." Lin Qing He replied.
Soon Zhou Qing Bai finished moving things and came down.
When the couple went over, they brought this electric fan to the shop.
At this time, the dumpling shop was very busy because it happened to be dinner hour. Since it's dinner time, it was naturally lively.
Zhou Kai, Zhou Xuan, and Zhou Gui Lai were present. So was old Wang and Aunt Ma. Though they were busy, there was talking and laughing. It was very merry despite the rush.
"Oh, you are back?" Aunt Ma's sharp eyes noticed and said happily.
"We're back." Lin Qing He smiled and nodded.
Zhou Qing Bai took over his eldest's position and started to make dumplings for the guests.
"Mom, when did you buy this electric fan?" Zhou Gui Lai said with full of interest.
"Brought it back this time. There is one in your room. This one is for your god-grandfather, so remember to deliver it later." Lin Qing He said.
"What need is there?" Old Wang said.
"It's useful. If not, I won't bring it all the way back? The room is too hot and with an electric fan it'll be just right." Lin Qing He said.
"Old Wang, you can sleep comfortably now." Aunt Ma smiled.
Old Wang felt helpless and shook his head without saying anything. Still, he was obviously delighted.
The dinner rush was over. Aunt Ma also got off work and she went back first. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had dinner with old Wang and their three sons.
After eating, Zhou Kai was sent to bring the electric fan back for his god-grandfather. Then the family gathered together at the bathhouse.
They went home after a comfort wash.
When they went home, not only did they see an electric fan in the room, but also a TV set in the living room.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went back to sleep in their room and left the three of them to mess around.
The school will start the day after tomorrow. Lin Qing He needed to gather her energy first.
They made a lot of money this summer, but it was really tiring.
The husband and wife can enjoy the electric fan with integrity.
While the three brothers were working on the TV. It was until the latter half of the night when they went to bed.
They got up early the next morning and continued. Zhou Qing Bai let them be. He went out to open the shop by himself.
Lin Qing He slept until after nine o'clock in the morning. When she got up, all three sons were in the middle of watching TV at home.
That's right. The TV didn't need Zhou Qing Bai to move his hands. The three of them had set it up and it was already broadcasting. The three of them were watching it.
"Er Wa..."
"Mom, you call my name." Zhou Xuan corrected at once.
"Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, I bought you two watches. Do you want it?" Lin Qing He asked while brushing her teeth.
"Second Brother, my mother is showing her love by calling our nickname and actually dislike it. Mom, I won't have any complaints if you call me San Wa." Zhou Gui Lai pointed out immediately.
"Mom, I made a mistake just now. I have no objection," Zhou Xuan said.
"It's on the counter in the room, one each." Lin Qing He told.
The two brothers immediately ran in to get the watch. One piece for each of them. It was suitable for their age. The two brothers loved.
They were someone with watches!
"Mom, did you make a fortune this time?" Zhou Kai asked his mother as he looked at his two younger brothers.
He already got it, so he didn't care.
"Didn't get rich, but we did spend a lot of money." Lin Qing He casually replied.
Except for the two of them, no one would be told about getting rich matter. Not even their own son.
"Mom, we have made a lot of money in these two months!" Zhou Xuan brought up immediately.
"How much?" Lin Qing He began having congee with salted eggs.
"Go get the account book." Zhou Xuan pushed his younger brother.
Zhou Gui Lai was in a good mood, so he didn't mind too much. He went to get the account book at once.
Then they began to report work performance to their mother.
They made 200 yuan in July. For this month, August, they had currently made 230 or so. It can break through 250 yuan.
"Why is it so much?" Lin Qing He asked in surprise.
This was really surprising.
Her family's dumpling shop got a very small margin. If they can make so much, they have to sell a lot of dumplings.
"Eldest Brother didn't just sell cooked dumplings, but also uncooked dumplings," Zhou Xuan explained.
This was Zhou Kai's handiwork. The shop not only sold cooked but also sold raw ones. The customer can come to buy dumplings and bring them back home to cook and eat.
And because of this, the sales of the shop's dumplings have gone up.
Many people actually came to buy dumplings and take them home to cook for their own family.
And because of the large number of manpower during the summer vacation, it surpassed the profit of 200. This month, August was even more.
The brothers were quite proud.
"Really not considering doing business in the future and join the army?" Lin Qing He looked at her very business-minded eldest son and asked.
"Let Er Wa do it." Zhou Kai shook his head, his ambition wasn't in that area.
"I don't want to do business either. I will go to Bei University in the future and work at Bei University like my mom." Zhou Xuan stated. This was his goal.
"You won't do it, then I will do it." Zhou Gui Lai accepted the job and declared.
He felt that doing business was good.
Lin Qing He nodded and didn't interfere with their own choice. Alright, youngest son will be doing business and said, "Then you have to study hard now. The family's stall will be handed over to you in the future."
"Ah? Shouldn't it be come out earlier to take over." Zhou Gui Lai uttered.
"When you come out to do business, you have to get your academic qualifications." Lin Qing He laughed.
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Lin Qing He didn't interfere too much with the three sons' choice. They were all raised by her. They weren't one without their own idea. Let them plan their own future path.
She can only provide some consultation here.
She was finished with breakfast. She wasn't interested in staying behind to watch TV, so she left the three boys behind and came to the dumpling shop.
She didn't tell the boys off. After all, they found it interesting. In a few days, they won't find it so rare.
Zhou Qing Bai was relatively idle at the moment. But because of eldest son pioneered the sale of raw dumplings, he and Aunt Ma were making dumplings.
Old Wang was there too. Lin Qing He asked, "Uncle, did you sleep well last night."
"It's pretty cool." Old Wang nodded.
He did sleep well last night. It was really comfortable to have an electric fan.
"That's good." Lin Qing He smiled and nodded. She continued, "Uncle, these two months were tiring for you and Aunt Ma."
"It's nothing. Having something to do, makes me more energetic all day." Aunt Ma merrily replied.
Old Wang brought up the southern side.
Lin Qing He chatted about the situation in the south.
Aunt Ma was so surprised: "Is that sie that developed?"
"Our side isn't any worst." Lin Qing He said.
It wasn't bad, but honestly, the supplies in the capital weren't as abundant as on the southern side.
However, the development of the capital wasn't a joke. It was also changing with each passing day.
After a few years, it would be a different world.
Lin Qing He stayed at the dumpling shop for a while and then came over to the Housing Management Bureau.
Why did she come? Naturally, to buy a courtyard!
She wanted to check if anyone wants to sell their property, courtyard or shop as her side was willing to buy it.
Well, what do you know. Someone was selling.
Lin Qing He took out the bicycle she bought in the south from the space and then rode home. The two little ones were unwilling to leave. They continued to watch TV. She brought Zhou Kai to the shop, Lin Qing He took Zhou Qingbai, who had freed up, with her and came to the Housing Management Bureau.
Along with her Qing Bai, she followed the people from the Housing Management Bureau to see a shop.
It wasn't just this place, but there was also a property. The property was the kind with a small courtyard, but it was just a front garden.
Lin Qing He didn't buy the shop. Although she knew that every inch of land was gold in future generations, she didn't want just any location. After all, the shop's area was really quiet right now.
This house wasn't a courtyard dwelling. It didn't count as a property with a courtyard. It was purely a property with a front yard.
Still, the location was very good.
Even with the current market price of the era, the price of this property was more than 7,000. This wasn't cheap at all.
She tried to bargain but the price can't be cut. It was that price.
Lin Qing He still bought this property.
The property was written under both Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai's names.
Needless to say how great Lin Qing He's mood was when she got the house certificate.
"If there is a shop in a lively area, give me a call?" Lin Qing He told the staff member.
"Alright, we'll keep an eye out for you." The staff member looked at the husband and wife and knew that this family was rich, and nodded in response.
Lin Qing He left him the phone number of the school office. Even if she was not there, other colleagues who received the call would tell her.
After buying a property, Lin Qing He was in a very good mood. She went back with Zhou Qing Bai.
"Uncle Wang should have some ways. Why don't you just find Uncle Wang?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.
"We can just come to the Housing Management Bureau and ask. No need to bother Uncle Wang. Otherwise, we can't explain where we got so much money." Lin Qing He explained.
She naturally had her consideration. It wasn't easy for her to take out so much money to buy a dumpling shop.
How can there be so much money left to buy other properties?
So forget it. Just take their time buying it. After all, they weren't in a rush.
Zhou Qing Bai nodded and said nothing.
After school started, Lin Qing He went back to work. The children also attentively attended their class. While Zhou Qing Bai continued to run his shop.
Lin Qing He thought that the few boys' interests in TV were only going to last for those few days. Obviously, she underestimated the lure of the TV.
Fortunately, their academic performance had not regressed, otherwise, they could forget about watching TV.
"After school, hurry up and go help your dad. Watch TV as soon as you come back, you want a beating? Believe it or not, I will resell the TV?" However, Lin Qing He didn't hold back in her lecture.
Then the brothers were sent to help in the dumpling shop.
Lin Qing He was preparing for lessons and charging up in her room. When it was almost time for dinner, she was about to come to the dumpling shop.
"Auntie." As soon as she came out, she ran into Zhang Mei Lian. Zhang Mei Lian called out to her.
"I dare not answer you when you call me Auntie." Lin Qing He said politely, but her face displayed her indifference.
"Auntie, can you let me into the house to watch TV? I saw Xiao Xuan and the others were watching it. It seems interesting." Zhang Mei Lian said.
It wasn't like Lin Qing He didn't know about her thought on her eldest son. She was blacklisted with her sister. She smiled, "That's no way. If you are a boy, you can definitely come in. But you are a girl, while they are boys. You can't stay in the same room. You are this big. You have to marry. It's not good for your reputation if it spread out."
After speaking, Lin Qing He left.
After she went downstairs, Mrs. Zhang came out of the house, She looked at Zhang Mei Lian and said, "Young Sister, it's not me saying it. Do you still want to put a hot face on a cold butt? She made it clear that she didn't have a good impression of you. Just listen to Sister-in-law and prepare to marry the one that Sister-in-law introduced to you."
"How can that person compare to Zhou Kai." Zhang Mei Lian pursed her lips.
Initially, she planned to help at the dumpling shop this summer, but old Wang and Aunt was present. Especially Aunt Ma.
If she went over there, don't even think reaping anything then.
So she didn't go there. However, there was no chance to contact Zhou Kai in private.
God knows how much she liked this youth. Also, such a youth didn't understand anything. He wouldn't say anything about her not being innocent.
After all, he hadn't tasted a feminine flavor yet. He won't mind too much after letting him taste it.
But she was never given a chance.
"He is only sixteen now and eighteen in two years. How old are you now? Can you afford to wait? And I also heard that he is going to join the army," said Mrs. Zhang.
"Join the army is even better. It would be much easier for me to go and visit him." Zhang Mei Lian heard this and her eyes lit up, "Counting time, he will graduate next year, right?"
"Yes, graduate next year." Mrs. Zhang twitched her lips.
"That's great." Zhang Mei Lian said.
Mrs. Zhang was ridiculing in her heart. Old Zhou Family didn't have any intention in that respect. Besides, the other was a high-achieving student, why would they want someone like you?
Mrs. Zhang wanted her to marry out soon and stop freeloading at home, so she turned around to convince her mother-in-law.
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As for old Zhang family's idea, Lin Qing He threw it to the back of her mind as soon as she turned away.
The three sons she raised weren't stupid. Want to scheme her sons, she won't be any door. Not even a window too.
Was it useful to be weak and delicate? It was useless.
Lin Qing He had always prepared the idea of her sons walking their own. As for her sons' partner, she won't get involved in the decision.
If she was dissatisfied, she will say it. If they insist on marrying, then she will not stop them. In the future, everyone can live independently. That was no problem.
But it was too early to say this, they were still small.
Lin Qing He met Aunt Ma on the way over. Aunt Ma was getting off work and making her way home.
"Xiao Kai told me to call you when I got back and don't read the book and forget the time." Aunt Ma smiled.
"My stomach is grumbling." Lin Qing He smilingly responded.
The two didn't talk too much. Aunt Ma went back and Lin Qing He also made her way.
The family ate dinner together.
"This side lacks a fan." Lin Qing He remarked.
On this hot day, one can sweat from having a meal. She hadn't thought about having an electric fan here.
"Buy it next time." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
This hot weather was indeed too hot. He was wearing a vest when he cooked dumplings. Still, he was hot. Certainly needed an electric fan to cool off.
As for the customers who came to eat dumplings, the service at the moment wasn't so attentive. Having an electric fan? Nonexistent.
"After eating, you two tidy up." Lin Qing He directed to her three sons.
Today, old Wang didn't come to eat. He ate at the school.
After she finished eating, she took Zhou Qing Bai out and rode the bicycle to the square to stroll in the evening breeze.
"When do you think we should bring Father and Mother over?" Lin Qing He asked.
"We'll see next year." Zhou Qing Bai said.
The dumpling shop just opened this year. Although the business wasn't bad, it wasn't completely stable yet.
Lin Qing He nodded. Then she saw an acquaintance on the other side of the square. Wasn't it Chen Xue? She was strolling with a man. It looked like she was dating.
Chen Xue also noticed Lin Qing He. After a glance, she walked away with the man as if she didn't see her.
"You know her?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.
"Former dorm mate, but she moved out later." Lin Qing He replied.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't ask anymore. He could sense that the relationship was probably bad.
While Lin Qing He continued on, "I don't have any prejudice against her. Everyone has the right to choose a more favorable position to them. But they can't hurt others."
What Chen Xue did was to make her life better. It was understandable.
However, Chen Xue's actions were no different from the original owner. Which was really unacceptable for Lin Qinghe.
Abandoning one's husband and children. This was a display of one's character as well as a character's bad morals. Even if such a person was outstanding in other aspects, he/she wasn't welcome in Lin Qing He's mind.
Lin Qing He estimated that Chen Xue would regret it later.
Zhou Qing Bai sounded an acknowledgment. He did not say much about Chen Xue's matter and turned it to Zhou Kai's graduation next year.
"Uncle Wang said that when he graduates, he will go to the military academy for two years before letting him go to the army." Zhou Qing Bai said.
"I don't understand these. You decide how it works best and let him choose which one." Lin Qing He said.
"Uncle Wang's suggestion is good. Let him go to the military academy for another two years and he will only be 19 after he comes out." Zhou Qing Bai said.
He came out of the army. In the army, the requirements for academic qualifications weren't low. Zhou Qing Bai knew that academic qualifications were indispensable if he wants to go higher and farther in the future.
After graduating from Bei University and going to the military academy for two years, it was definitely enough.
Lin Qing He said, "I am afraid that we will have to leave the dumpling shop to San Wa in the future." She told him the three brothers' ambition.
She knew that her eldest son wanted to join the army. He always wanted to.
She was a little surprised that second son wanted to be a teacher. She felt that second son was actually more suitable for business.
It wasn't bad that third son wanted to do business. After all, the stinky brat is sociable. He can converse with anyone. A social skill that he can learn without a teacher. He will be able to mingle in the future.
"Go on start his own business. Let's keep it for our old age care." Zhou Qing Bai didn't have that plan.
Lin Qing He smiled and looked at him, "Are you planning to sell dumplings for a lifetime? That can't do. Every summer and winter vacation, both of us will be going out to enjoy the mountains and rivers. We don't have that time, so it's fine to dump it to him."
"En." Zhou Qing Bai responded with a warm gaze.
The couple went to buy ice cream again. It was so comfortable. They didn't go home until almost nine o'clock.
The brothers were watching TV. Seeing the husband and wife come back, they said, "Back from your date?"
"If you are envious, you can also find one." Lin Qing He said.
"Mom, did you approve of us having teen love?" Zhou Xuan asked in surprise.
"Approve. Your dad and I want to hold grandchildren. Hurry up and get a teen love and birth some for us to play with," Lin Qing He said.
"Eldest Brother, it's up to you!" Zhou Gui Lai said.
Zhou Kai appeared speechless and said, "I won't consider this personal issue until I'm twenty-five. You two can do it as soon as possible."
"Twenty-five years old?" Zhou Qing Bai glanced at him. He was obviously not satisfied with this age.
"That's too old. When Dad was twenty-five years old, all three of us were born." Zhou Xuan said.
"That's right." Zhou Gui Lai also nodded.
Lin Qing He brought out a plate of fruit to eat. The family ate while watching TV. It was almost half-past nine when they turned off the TV and went to bed.
Life at home was very stable and settled.
Lin Qing He got a daily routine. Same for Zhou Qing Bai. The other three children had completely adapted to life here in the capital.
At old Zhou Family's side.
When Father Zhou and Mother Zhou was having dinner that day, Zhou Liu Ni came.
"Liu Ni has come. Have you eaten yet?" Mother Zhou asked casually.
"I haven't eaten it yet," answered Zhou Liu as she eyed the scrambled eggs on the table.
The old couple had a fixed amount, but since they heard that she hadn't eaten, they let her join them.
"Grandfather, how are Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt doing in the capital? The dumpling shop must be very good, right?" Zhou Liu spoke.
"A dumpling shop isn't selling something uncommon. How good can the business be?" said Mother Zhou.
"Grandmother, it can't be that Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt have a good life in the capital and abandon you now?" Said Ni said.
"What are you talking about, lass? Whether your fourth uncle and fourth aunt are filial or not, how we not tell?" Mother Zhou said She was unwilling to listen to this.
"Then why didn't they come back this summer." Zhou Liu Ni pointed out.
"The shop is already open, how can they be free? The monthly rent is a lot. Don't know how it's going. However, they will be back during the New Year." Mother Zhou said with slight worry.
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"Waiting until New Year is too long. Grandmother, have you thought of going to see my fourth uncle and fourth aunt? A letter of introduction is no longer needed, you can go anywhere. Nobody would intervene." Said Zhou Liu Ni.
"What are you talking about? What kind of place is the capital? Is it somewhere you can go just because you want to?" Father Zhou shot a glance at his granddaughter.
"Well, isn't it because I see my grandmother is worried? If she wants to go, I can take her there," responded Zhou Liu Ni
"What are you going for? You can't even speak and don't know where to go once there." Father Zhou objected.
At this, Zhou Liu Ni said: "What's so difficult? Once there, just find the police. They'll take us to Bei University and let the intercom call Fourth Auntie. That should do, right?"
"Nice try." Father Zhou said: "Eat your food."
"Grandma, I'm already this big, I can do any chores. Since Fourth Uncle opened a shop, I want to go over and help with the dishes." Zhou Liu Ni persisted.
Father Zhou remained silent. While Mother Zhou was persuaded. "How could your mother agree?"
"Why wouldn't she? My fourth uncle and fourth aunt aren't someone else. What's wrong with me going over to help?" Zhou Liu Ni immediately continued on when seeing her grandmother was persuaded.
"Wait until your fourth uncle and fourth aunt come back first before we talk." Mother Zhou said.
Zhou Liu Ni was ecstatic. After eating, she wiped her mouth and ran away without helping her grandparents with the cleaning up.
Father Zhou and Mother Zhou didn't quibble about it.
The old couple had a lot of matters on their hand now. Father Zhou raised. This year was ten ducks. By this time, they will start laying eggs.
Mother Zhou raised more than a dozen chickens and said, "It's because of having no time to come back. If not, I won't need to sell these eggs. They can take it with them to eat."
"Tomorrow Da Wa's uncle (3rd Lin) will come over to collect the eggs. Store them away properly." Father Zhou said.
"It's all set. It won't fall." Mother Zhou nodded.
Third Brother Lin knew how to interact. Knowing that his elder sister's parents-in-law were raising chickens and ducks, he came here to help take them to the city to sell them.
Father Zhou and Mother Zhou liked Third Brother Lin very much.
Originally, Third Brother Lin only sold his own family's. But now it was expanding. Basically the next day he will bring the neighbors' batch of eggs or live chickens to the city to sell.
On Mother Zhou's side, he would come here every few days. As for other people, Third Brother Lin, would charge a little fee.
For example, for three jins of eggs, Third Brother Lin would have to earn an egg worth of fee, which was naturally not much. So everyone was willing to sell him and bring the money back. After all, it saved a lot of effort.
Third Brother Lin now went to the county town every other day. Every time he went to the county town, he would attach a pole on his bicycle. There were two baskets on both sides of the pole. It was filled with eggs, which were cushioned with rice bran.
If there were live chickens or ducks, he would tie them to the poles. This also made some money.
In a month, he can earn nearly 20 yuan more to supplement the family. He can also sell his own eggs or live chickens. So altogether, he can earn about 30 yuan a month.
Third Sister-in-law Lin couldn't be any more pleased.
Thirty yuan was a sum of money. Even if people's wages have increased in recent years, thirty yuan was a good standard.
But even so, Third Brother Lin didn't dare to lose his work in the field. He would go to the field every second day. So life was pretty good.
Because Third Brother Lin liked to listen to his sister.
Hisfamilysister told him to check around the city more. He did. Afterward, he noticed there were really many hawkers in the city and many things could be sold.
For example, every time he goes, he will let his wife give him a small bag of bean sprouts to bring over. These just relied on water to grow and they were also very popular.
Third Brother Lin was currently doing this. He was thinking about waiting for his sister to come back during the New Year before asking his sister.
Because he found that doing business was much better than doing farm work.
After all, he was just working from home now and can earn 30 yuan a month. He hadn't gone out all yet.
After all, there was a lot of ruckuses before. He was a little worried about whether it would return afterward.
Even if it was bean sprouts, he would sell a little every time. He didn't dare to sell too much.
Because Third Brother Lin listened to his elder sister, he tasted some sweetness. While the three Zhou brothers were much more conservative in this matter.
There had no intention in that respect at all.
At least so far, there wasn't any action. While Eldest Sister-in-law tried to bringing two chickens to the hospital to sell. But because of her cowering posture and worried mindset, she was very unlucky and wasn't able to sell them.
Seeing that she bring two chickens back, the other two knew without asking.
So, they didn't think about it.
The next day Third Brother Lin came with two baskets. There were also two chickens tied to the poles on the bike. He came to collect Mother Zhou's eggs.
Third Brother Lin came over in the morning and came back almost two o'clock in the afternoon.
After giving the money to Mother Zhou, Mother Zhou asked him to drink the sweetened water first.
Third Brother Lin didn't be reserved with her. After drinking, he said, "Auntie, I'll go back first."
"Take care." Mother Zhou nodded and smiled.
Third Brother Lin rode his bicycle back.
When Father Zhou came back from herding the ducks, Mother Zhou said: "Da Wa's uncle is too good."
Not only was he polite, but he also didn't pinch any of her pennies.
Father Zhou said: "Before when you found out the bicycle was given to him, you were mad."
Mother Zhou felt her face was lost after being said so, and replied, "I didn't say anything."
When she heard about it, she was really reluctant, even when they already have one. After all, she still got three more sons.
A bike was a major item. How can one mind one more?
Later, she heard from Eldest's wife. He gave fifty yuan for it. Not gain for nothing.
She was also thankful that she didn't nag Fourth's wife. Otherwise, it'll be a slap in the face.
Now it didn't seem bad to transfer the bicycle to him.
Father Zhou didn't continue on. He changed the topic: "How much did it sell for today?"
A jin of eggs was three dimes or so. Duck eggs were a little more expensive. Today, they made almost one and a half yuans. Mother Zhou was very satisfied.
Since the two of them got sons to support them, these can be saved. As the saying goes, with money in hand, they don't need to panic. It was the same for everyone.
Mother Zhou had saved a little this year.
She was thinking, if youngest son's shop didn't make money, she would send the money she saved. After all, the expense in the capital was very high. The school supplies for grandchildren also consume money.
Even if Fourth's wife's salary was high, it may not be enough to spend. She and her husband were still mobile. They can't the three grandsons starve, right?
So Mother Zhou was like a hamster, working hard to save money.
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The family over in the capital didn't know what the elderly thought.
The family lived very well.
For example, on this day, Zhou Kai grabbed some money and got a roast duck for takeaway. The whole family gathered around to eat the roast duck.
After eating, old Wang took the three brothers for a stroll. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai cleaned up, they closed the shop, and the couple got on the road.
"Go buy ice cream. I promise I won't eat it." Lin Qing He said.
Her aunt had visited. Her words were quite bold. She dared to eat one when her aunt was here. Zhou Qing Bai won't allow it.
So even if she said she won't eat, Zhou Qing Bai won't buy it. Instead, he bought her an apple to eat.
"Years later, we'll be like now. When the time comes, it'll be unstrained. We'll go out and relax every day." Lin Qing He smiled.
Zhou Qing Bai grinned, "Take our grandchildren along."
"Bring what grandchildren? I was joking with them. I won't bring them. They can raise themselves. When the daughters-in-law center the door, I will explain it clearly to her. Then I will get a trustworthy nanny to help out." Lin Qing He said.
"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
It was October in the blink of an eye. Just half a month ago, Lin Qing He bought another shop after the house with a garden.
This shop wasn't large. Only fifty to sixty square meters. It wasn't a duplex like the dumpling shop which got a second-floor for resting.
But because the location was pretty good, it cost Lin Qing He 2,000 yuan. When she bought the dumpling shop before, it was only 3,000 yuan.
Still, Lin Qing He gallantly bought it.
However, what Lin Qing He pined for was the courtyard dwelling. She didn't dare aim for one with a few inner courtyards. She can think about it one or two courtyard ones.
It's just no one selling it.
No rush though. Someone will sell it. Just have to wait.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai walked around and said, "Have you noticed any changes between now and the beginning of the year?"
"More unrestrained." Zhou Qing Bai said.
When they first arrived at the beginning of the year, he can sense a little restriction. But this year, he saw that many skirts appeared on the street.
There were also skirts made of fabric imported from Ross, which looked very fashionable and beautiful.
It wasn't one or two who just wore this. From time to time on the street, one can always bump into a few. At the beginning of the year, there were very few.
It can be seen that this year's changes weren't small.
Lin Qing He smiled. They wandered around for a while and then went home.
Before the children came back, Lin Qing He went into the room to scrub herself.
"When we move in the future, have to get a bathroom." Lin Qing He said after washing up.
"When will this kind of property you mentioned appear?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.
Although the question was unclear, Lin Qing He understood that her family's Qing Bai was talking about commercial housing.
"At this moment, it hasn't appeared. Got to take it slow." Lin Qing He said.
The couple sat together and watched TV with the fan on. It wasn't until 8 o'clock that the three boys came back from outside.
"Hurry up and do your homework." Lin Qing He dismissed.
The two little ones went back to the room to do their homework. Zhou Kai didn't need to because he was in college. Lin Qing He left him be.
"Mom, we are going to go shopping with God-grandpa the day after tomorrow." Zhou Kai said.
"Do you have any money?" Lin Qing He nodded and asked.
"Give me ten yuan more." Zhou Kai said.
Lin Qing He said, "Go and get it from your dad then."
Zhou Qing Bai responded as he watched the TV: "Go to the cabinet to get it."
The family's money wasn't hidden from these children. The children will not steal the money, after all, there was basically nothing to buy.
Moreover, as long as it wasn't unreasonable, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai, the two advanced parents, will not stop them.
"It would be great if we had a refrigerator," Zhou Kai continued on.
"Come on, a refrigerator is several thousand yuan. This is more expensive than your dad's dumpling shop." Lin Qing He disgruntledly responded.
She would buy an electric fan or a TV. However, she would never buy a refrigerator like that.
It was better to buy a shop or property if one got that money.
Zhou Kai smiled.
"Turn off the TV later." Lin Qing He said after seeing the time was half-past nine.
"Understood." Zhou Kai responded.
Then he watched his parents go in to rest.
Zhou Qing Bai had to get up at 5:30 every morning, so naturally, he had to go to bed earlier at night.
But before going to bed, Zhou Qing Bai jolted the unrecorded accounts.
He needed to keep accounts every day, and then he will do a thorough calculation at the end of the month.
Lin Qing He agreed with his meticulous and serious attitude.
"Make a good earning this year. When Father and Mother come over next time, they can live in the house." Lin Qing He said.
"Say it is rented," Zhou Qing Bai added.
He knew what his wife meant. She wants a reasonable excuse. However, Zhou Qing Bai felt that it was unnecessary. He followed the dumpling shop's suit and said it was rented from the owner.
But speaking of it, the house was very suitable for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou to live in. It was quite new. After cleaning up, they can live in it. What's more, it got a garden. They can start a vegetable garden if they are interested. Then raise a few more chickens or something.
Lin Qing He had no objection. She brought up Zhou Xiao Mei: "I don't know if Xiao Mei wants to come."
"She'll come. It's not bad to rent our shop to them to sell buns," Zhou Qing Bai responded.
"Our shop can't do. Let them find another place." Lin Qing He shook her head.
The relationship with Zhou Xiao Mei was strong, but no matter how good it was, there was a limit. Lin Qing He intended to keep the store and open a luxury store in the future.
It was no problem to lend to Zhou Xiao Mei first. But what if Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin got accustomed to it? What if they want to buy it?
Will it be difficult to interact then?
Therefore, Lin Qing He didn't plan to rent out her family's shop to Zhou Xiao Mei. She'll just help Zhou Xiao Mei find another shop at that time. All in all, she would help Zhou Xiao Mei find a well-located shop.
Despite being relatives, everyone should settle the bill clearly. Better not leave knots in each other's hearts. Only then, it was the best way for relative to interact.
"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai didn't think so much. Whatever his wife said, he wouldn't have any objections.
It was the Double Ninth Festival in a few days. On that morning, Zhou Qing Bai went to buy ingredients and caught an old hen on the way. His wife had instructed last night that today was the Double Ninth Festival and to nourish the family with a stewed chicken.
Zhou Qing Bai, who has taken up the responsibility of cooking, was capable. Now he can cook everything.
When it was midday, Lin Qing He drank the fragrant chicken soup. There was a big drumstick in the bowl. She didn't hold back.
The other one was given to old Wang, who didn't come over to eat. Zhou Kai delivered it to him in a food box.
Ever since the godparent/godchild ceremony, old Wang often came over to eat. When he didn't come to eat, they didn't forget to give him a share.
Still, his age was high. Old Wang fell ill after entering the winter.
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Old Wang only had dry coughs these days.
However, Lin Qing He took precaution. She got Zhou Kai to go to old Wang's place and sleep with his god-grandfather.
Although it was only a single room, it was fine for Zhou Kai to camp on the floor. There were enough quilts and blankets brought over, so it wasn't cold.
Old Wang said there was no need. It was just a small cold. What need was there?
But Lin Qing He insisted. Zhou Kai also expressed he wants to guard.
Well, that very night, at about eleven o'clock, old Wang began burning up.
The old man almost burnt silly. Thankfully, Zhou Kai was keen. Hearing his voice, he immediately got up. With a check, his forehead was so hot.
He helped the old man get up and drank water. While at it, he grabbed the medicine his mother left behind. Then he bundled his god-grandfather in warm clothes, covered him with a quilt, and went straight to the hospital.
At this time, the benefits of this kid's size were displayed.
All the way he carried his god-grandfather on his back to the hospital. He was only slightly panting. The doctor couldn't help compliment his good physical fitness.
Then he(the doctor) checked old Wang and put him on an IV drip.
After hearing that the fever medicine was fed, he didn't continue with the medicine. After all, the elderly's situation was fairly stable.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't know. It was only the next morning when Zhou Kai came over to ask to make pork ribs and lotus seed congee did they find out.
Zhou Qing Bai went to cooked pork ribs and lotus seed congee, so he went to open a shop first. Zhou Kai brought Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai over. Of course, Lin Qing He was with them. They came to see old Wang.
Old Wang's whole spirit was sluggish, but he was obviously happy.
"Quickly go have your class. There is nothing wrong with me. The fever is gone now. I can go back but Xiao Kai told me to see the situation first." Old Wang said with a smile.
"You can't just go back like this. Need to observe a bit." Lin Qing He urged.
Then she let him eat breakfast.
The family chatted with old Wang for a while. They waited for old Wang to finish eating, and then packed up their things and went back.
No choice. Those who go to school have to go to school, and those who give class have to give class.
"Is that your daughter or daughter-in-law?" asked a patient next to him.
"My daughter-in-law and my three grandchildren." Old Wang smilingly answered.
"Then you are really blessed. Your eldest grandson is really promising. He carried you over last night." The patient said.
"Even though he is a bit tall, he is only sixteen years old." Old Wang smiled: "This kid is a filial child. I said yesterday that I don't need him to sleep with me, but he insisted on staying with me. His parents let him keep watch. Now thinking of this, I feel scared."
"When old, you have to admit you're old. Don't overexert. Fortunately, you arrived on time last night. If not, afraid you won't get better soon." responded this patient.
"That's true. I must acknowledge I'm old in the future." Old Wang nodded and said: "But I am much better now, what need is there to stay in the hospital any longer?"
"Just stay, the children will be reassured," coaxed this patient.
The old saying was right, sickness comes like a mountain and goes like a thread. But that's because Zhou Kai sent him to the hospital in time last night and the cold medicine was also fed in time. So his spirit wasn't too bad today.
Although old Wand hadn't expended much energy, he can't stand the smell of disinfection from the hospital.
Zhou Kai had two classes this morning. After finishing the class, he came over. Old Wang spoke, "Let's pack up. We're not staying in the hospital."
"Grandfather, stay here first. I'll go ask the doctor and discuss it." Zhou Kai refused to listen to him. He poured him a glass of warm water and said.
He went to the doctor. The doctor said that it was indeed possible to not stay in the hospital, so Zhou Kai came back and said, "Then I will take you back."
Old Wang nodded. Then they went back to his single dormitory.
After Zhou Kai got him to lie down on the bed, he bought some apples and slice the apple for his god-grandfather. He said, "Grandfather, what do you want to eat this afternoon?"
"My appetite is a little weak. There is nothing I want to eat." Old Wang said while eating an apple.
"Nothing you want to eat. Then let's have celery and pork dumplings." Zhou Kai said.
"Alright. Go over at noon and bring me a portion." Old Wang nodded.
"Last night, you had scared me. You know, you were completely burning up. My mother's medicine is really effective. From here to the hospital, the fever had gone down a lot." Zhou Kai told.
"Where did your mother buy that medicine?" Old Wang also thought it was effective.
"I don't know. She said she bought it in the south." Zhou Kai replied, "Grandfather, would you like to have another one?"
"Not having. I will sleep." Old Wang still felt weak and answered.
Zhou Kai nodded. He didn't leave either. He stayed at the side to keep guard and grabbed a book to read.
Lin Qing He came over after class finished and took a look. Seeing that they really came back, she felt more relieved. Being able to leave the hospital indicated that the situation was stable.
Zhou Kai came out stealthily.
"How's your god-grandfather?" Lin Qing He asked.
"The situation is very stable. There is no problem." Zhou Kai replied.
Lin Qing He said, "Got any classes in the afternoon?"
"There is one important class. It doesn't matter if I don't attend the others." Zhou Kai said.
"Then go to the important class. You don't need to go to the others. Study the book yourself. Your god-grandfather needs someone to keep an eye on him," Lin Qing He said.
In fact, it can be arranged for old Wang to go to the second floor of the dumpling shop. But the dumpling shop had people coming and going. Some people like to joke and laugh when they eat dumplings. There was no door to the second floor, so it was quite noisy.
So he was recuperating here.
Zhou Kai agreed.
Old Wang had been sick for five days. It was until the sixth day when old Wang got up this morning and his whole state was different. He was completely healed.
"Grandfather, why did you get up so early?" Zhou Kai, who was still camping on the ground, came back from jogging and saw he was awake.
He was already preparing to enter the military academy next year. He had long started getting up early to do physical training exercises like running.
"My old bones are healed. They will rust if I keep lying down." Old Wang replied in a happy mood.
"Then go to the shop for breakfast?" Zhou Kai said.
"Let's go." Old Wang nodded.
One old and one young came over to the dumpling shop for breakfast. Lin Qing He likes to sleep in during the winter. The two younger ones were the same. They haven't come yet. After all, it was only 6:40. The three of them arrived almost at seven.
However, Zhou Qing Bai was already busy since six.
This taciturn man always carried his family responsibilities silently without complaining.
Today, he cooked lily bulb, lotus seed, and rib congee. This was naturally under his wife's order. It was accompanied by a dish of pickled garlic and salted duck eggs. It was a very refreshing accompanient.
"Oh, old Wang, you're better?"
Auntie Ma hadn't started work yet. She just bought some groceries and was about to go home. When she passed by, she saw old Wang stretching his waist outside after breakfast. She immediately broke into a grin.
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"Completely better." Old Wang replied energetically.
Aunt Ma was delighted. Because she was in a hurry to go home and cook for her spouse, she said: "I won't talk to you for now."
When she went home to cook, she told her spouse, "Look, I'm not wrong. How good it was to recognize a godchild? It's the same as having a biological child."
Uncle Ma had a surge of emotion. When one getting older, they just want their child by their side, right?
If something happened, they'll receive care.
Wasn't it like this for old Wang this time? He got Xiao Kai guarding him every day. In the evening, he can eat on that side. Whatever serving tea and water, he just got to speak out.
Uncle Ma felt that recognizing a godchild happened in a timely manner.
It was justified for them to take care of him, no?
Aunt Ma also talked about this to her old friends. All her old sisters said recognizing this godchild was done right.
"Who doesn't know that old Wang has a lot of money and a large courtyard put out for rent. Maybe they're eyeing at these." However, there were different opinions. Some people said this.
They felt that Teacher Lin and her spouse got a very deep mind. This was obviously aiming at old Wang's assets.
However, the majority of the people were sensible.
If they can take care of him during his old age, there was nothing wrong with giving it to godsons and god-grandchildren?
At birth, they can't bring over anything, neither can they bring anything away during death. What's the use of hoarding it?
To paraphrase an old saying, an old man at this age isn't afraid of others seeking his things but he is afraid of having nothing in his hands for people to eye on.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai just wanted a relative in the capital. They didn't really care about old Wang's money and property.
Both of them can make money on their own.
Even when it was currently winter, Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop business was still very prosperous because he had been in business for a year. After all, he had already gained a certain degree of reputation.
If one wants to eat anything else, one can go to other individual stores. But if one want to eat dumplings, people will first think of his place.
Every month, there can be more than two hundred and nearly three hundred profit.
Because of this very considerable profit, Zhou Qing Bai got up and went to the shop before six o'clock every morning.
How much profit can be made in one year?
How can there be none?
In particular, the couple plan to go south every summer.
As for the winter vacation, then they'll go to Hai City and wander around. It will definitely make a good earning.
The income of the family can be said to be very hefty. Not like that of old Wang.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't reply to outsiders' guess. They also didn't care much.
Life went on as usual.
In a blink, it was December.
The reason why December was called December was that it was a good season for making bacon and sausages.
Stuffing sausages were too difficult and Lin Qing He was too lazy to make it, so she just marinated the meat to make bacon.
It was hung in Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop to dry. Because it looked delicious, so many customers asked how was this bacon sold?
There was no plan to sell bacon. After all, there wasn't much made. It was kept for themselves. Ten jins was easy to demolish. It was impossible for them to sell.
During the Laba Festival, Zhou Qing Bai made a pot of Laba congee. The family got up early in the morning to drink Laba porridge.
"This year, will the three of you are going to stay here to spend the New Year with your god-grandfather or go back to our hometown with us for the New Year?" Lin Qing He asked her three sons.
There will be a break in half a month. The tickets must be booked in advance.
"We stay here to celebrate the New Year with God-grandfather. When you go back, just send our new year greeting to Grandfather and Grandmother." Zhou Xuan said.
Zhou Gui Lai nodded. Zhou Kai, the eldest, felt that he couldn't leave their god-grandfather alone for the New Year. It was too lonely.
"Okay, then you can stay here. Your dad and I will leave on the 20th. If you want to open the shop, you can open it until the 25th. The rest of the time, take your god-grandfather around." Lin Qing He instructed.
"Understood." All three sons agreed.
Lin Qing He was a little melancholy: "You guys not even homesick, or feel unaccustomed?"
"No." The three answered honestly.
After the pressure and blows from their parents, the three brothers became very independent and adaptable. They were just spending New Year in the capital. What was there to feel unaccustomed about?
Anyway, their parents will return after the New Year. It will be less than a month.
So when the 20th arrived, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were on their way home. Whether they had money or not, they always had to go home for the New Year.
As for the children, leave them be. Don't want to go back, then don't.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came to Hai City and strolled around.
Zhou Qing Bai noticed how familiar she was the road and asked: "Been here a few times?"
"Two or three times." Lin Qing He didn't pay attention and just answered without any thoughts.
When her wits reacted, she looked at her Qing Bai. Zhou Qing Bai swept a glance at her and strolled forward. Obviously, this guy was angry.
Lin Qing He sighed softly, chased up, and said, "You have learned the art of speaking now and became sly."
Especially when she was so defenseless against him. It was basically, 100% fall into the trap.
When Zhou Qing Bai looked at her, Lin Qing He immediately raised her hand and surrendered: "I will take you wherever I go in the future. If you are not by my side, I will definitely not make the decision on my own, otherwise, you can do whatever you want with me!"
Zhou Qing Bai didn't continue with the stern face.
Have to say, this year's Hai City was really more prosperous and more active than last year.
Because Zhou Qing Bai was here, Lin Qing He was very restrained and only bought a few watches, two radios, and two electric fans.
However, when she came to the mall, she started to clear out all kinds of new clothes.
For Zhou Qing Bai and herself. Father Zhou and Mother Zhou each gets a cotton-padded coat. So did old Wang and her three sons.
Still, she and Zhou Qing Bai had the most. Each had two new set of clothes.
The rest were some other clothes, shoes, and belts. It will be brought back and passed to Shen Yu.
The couple only rested in Hai City for one day and departed early the next morning.
Lin Qing He gave those things to Shen Yu. One electric fan, two radios were kept. One for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. They'll definitely like it.
The other one was brought to the dumpling shop so that everyone could listen to the radio while eating dumplings.
The electric fan was also kept.
All the others were sold.
Shen Yu was overjoyed. But because Lin Qing He brought back a lot of things this time, especially a few pairs of leather shoes which were so expensive, she couldn't take the money out all at once.
"Pay me half first. Wait until we leave after the new year. I'll come over then and give me the other half." Lin Qing He said to her.
"Okay." Shen Yu responded straightforwardly.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai rode the bicycle in the space and came to Zhou Xiao Mei's place. This bicycle was bought in the south this year.
Despite coming back from Hai City and made a fortune, Lin Qing He cried out that she was a poor ghost.
Even when she saved a lot of money in her space, she was still a poor man.
If she didn't take advantage of this time to make more money, what can she do in the future? After all, she didn't have the ambition to conquer the ocean of stars.
She was thinking about investing more in real estate and collecting rents for retirement. She'll just take her Qing Bai around the world and see more of the outside world. She had no other big ambitions.
So if she didn't make more money at this time, when will she make more money?
The annual income of her family's Qing Bai had reached more than two thousand this year. Although it was less than three thousand, it was definitely not a small amount. In this era, it was a large sum.
While she relied on her salary. Although it wasn't low, it was only more than 3,000 in total when including Zhou Qing Bai's.
Relying on these two incomes, she still can't afford the courtyard dwelling she was so fond of.
So she had to short sell.
The couple came over to Zhou Xiao Mei's.
Zhou Xiao Mei's place was really lively now.
Initially, it was only two of them in the 40 square meters or so place. It was really spacious then. But now they got four children and it wasn't anymore.
"Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law!" Zhou Xiao Mei was extremely delighted.
Su Cheng, Su Xun, and the others greeted their uncle and aunt.
"Good children, go eat candy." Lin Qing He gave them a bag of candy.
"Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law, just you came back? The boys didn't come back?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.
"We recognized a godfather over there. The brothers said that their god-grandfather is too lonely there, so they will stay there for the New Year this year." Lin Qing He explained.
At this time, Su Da Lin hadn't got off work. It happened to be after three o'clock in the afternoon. Still, working hours.
"Recognized a godfather." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded, and then asked her fourth brother: "Fourth brother, did you get used to in the capital?"
"I did" Zhou Qing Bai concisely replied.
Lin Qing He smiled and said, "Look at your fourth brother and you'll know."
This year Zhou Qing Bai was a bit fatter than the previous years.
After all, there was no need to work in the field. Although he had to get up early every day, he was the chef. Zhou Qing Bai will inevitably grow meat. At least 20 jins were gained.
Especially on the little belly. It was so meaty. Lin Qing He liked to touch it.
Even when Zhou Qing Bai always regarded it as inviting him.
Zhou Xiao Mei grinned and said, "Fourth Brother really gained a lot this year. How's the business there?"
"Business is pretty good." Zhou Qing Bai answered.
"Not lower than my salary at all." Lin Qing He added.
Needless to say how much money it was. This sentence 'not lower than her salary' was enough.
"Da Lin's factory isn't very prosperous this year," Zhou Xiao Mei mentioned
"Do you want to go home during Chinese New Year?" Lin Qing He asked.
"I'll go back this year." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
"As a sister-in-law, I will tell you the truth. Just rely on Brother-in-law's skill in making steamed buns, the business won't do badly when he goes over to the capital and opened a shop. I won't guaranteed this rest, but the salary will definitely not be worse than here. "Lin Qing He stated.
"When Da Lin comes back, I will tell Da Lin." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded. She especially wanted to go to the capital.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't stay too long. They also didn't stay for dinner. After a while, they left a roast duck and then rode home by themselves.
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