The slurping sound of the soaked spicy rice noodles seemed to be calling out to Mr. Yu, who was sleeping on the kang. Although the sound was small, it was still like a gentle arrow, piercing the quiet night and entering the old man's ears.

He was woken up, stood up slightly, and then coughed. Yu Wei heard the sound and immediately stood up from the chair, walked over and opened the curtain on the bed.

The old man slowly put on his thick home clothes and got off the kang. His movements were a little stiff, but still firm and powerful. He walked towards Xiao Yi, his eyes flashing with curiosity and admiration. Old man Yu said, "Ahem, Xiao Yi, this house, is it your work?" His voice was full of surprise and curiosity.

Xiao Yi was not modest. He nodded and admitted: "Yes, I have been to the north before and have seen it a few times. It is not well built, but it can be used." Hearing this answer, the old man couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.

Yu Wei walked over and handed the old man a cup of hot tea. He took the cup and took a sip, savoring the warm and fragrant tea flowing down his throat. He sighed, "You're so modest! This room is so much more comfortable than my previous one. It's a little smaller, but it's really warm. This kang is not only warm, but also dry. My clothes are all dry and crisp. It's really nice."

Xiao Yi listened to Mr. Yu's sigh and smiled generously: "Indeed, in this period, no heating method is as comfortable as the most primitive kang. But it is not very convenient to exhaust the smoke here. If we can get a boiler room and install floor heating, that would be the real enjoyment. However, burning coal does have a bit of soot smell."

Old Man Yu sat in a nearby chair, slowly sipping his tea. He felt as if his bones had come alive. A few days ago, relying on the warmth from the electric blanket, he'd been able to barely keep warm. But once he left the blanket, everything felt like an ice cellar, leaving him with nowhere to escape.

He put down the teacup in his hand and said with emotion: "Xiao Yi, you have worked so hard these days. Although I am old, I can still feel the difference in this house. You not only made a simple kang, but also considered other heating facilities in the house. You can also cook, and this door is also to prevent others from seeing the unusualness of the house. You really took the trouble."

Xiao Yi smiled and replied, "You are too polite, old man. This is what I should do. As long as you can feel warm and comfortable, Weiwei and I will be satisfied."

"And I've rented another room upstairs that's slightly larger than this one. Yu Wei can move in first. You can live here on your own. It's very safe, and Yu Wei can come and take care of your daily needs. Ye Ming lives next door. We kept this kang secret before, so no one knows about it. Now that you're living here, whether it's still a secret or not is up to you to decide."

Old Master Yu also understood what Xiao Yi meant, put down his teacup and said, "Nothing, it's just next door anyway, I can just go sit there, why bother asking them all to come over, right? How are you guys cleaning up upstairs?"

Xiao Yi ate the last mouthful of rice noodles, then replied cheerfully, "Almost done. The kang needs to be thoroughly dried before you can sleep on it. You can stay here tonight, and I'll go up and clean up everything myself." Yu Wei tugged at Xiao Yi's arm and chuckled, "It's okay, just keep it burning. We can go back to your apartment tonight."

Xiao Yi's expression was a little unnatural. Old Master Yu looked at his granddaughter with some regret and cleared his throat: "There is no way to hold a wedding for you now. You just need to take care of your own affairs. I'm old and don't care about that."

Xiao Yi and Yu Wei smiled at each other and said nothing more. They both knew that although they couldn't hold a wedding now, their relationship had long been stable and marriage was just a matter of time and form. Old Master Yu looked at them and felt a little emotional. He knew that Xiao Yi and Yu Wei had always had a good relationship, but the matter of "marriage" still required consideration of many factors. At this time, just living was already a very difficult thing. Not to mention these formalities.

He hopes his granddaughter can be happy, and he also hopes that Xiao Yi will always treat her well. "Xiao Yi, I know you have always worked hard and are very responsible." Old Master Yu spoke slowly, "But I still hope you can understand that getting married is not a simple matter. You need to take on the responsibility of a family, you need a stable income and sufficient foundation and ability. Although your current "financial" situation is good, I still hope you can work harder and plan for your future." Xiao Yi nodded seriously. He understood what Old Master Yu said. He has also been working hard, hoping to give Yu Wei a better life. He knows that he still has a long way to go, but he believes that as long as he keeps working hard, he will be able to make Yu Wei happy. "I know you are right, old man." Xiao Yi said sincerely, "I will work harder to make you and Yu Wei live a better life." Old Master Yu nodded, smiled, and patted Xiao Yi on the shoulder: "Okay, I believe you can do it."

Xiao Yi and Yu Wei packed up and quickly left Yu Wei's dormitory. Perhaps it would be Grandpa Yu's dormitory in the future, so they needed to prepare some daily necessities. Besides, the coal or wood for Grandpa Yu's house would also be an expense.

In order to prepare for moving into the new house, Xiao Yi and Yu Wei went to the material exchange office, but they didn't see anything useful.

They walked together on the street, holding hands through thick gloves, with happy smiles on their faces. Although the weather was still very cold, Xiao Yi and Yu Wei felt warm in their hearts. They knew that as long as they supported each other and moved forward together, they would be able to embrace a better future. In comparison, Xiao Yi's apartment was almost entirely heated by electrical appliances. Naturally, it was not as direct and comfortable as heating with a kang. But fortunately, Xiao Yi lit several kerosene stoves, so the room was not cold. The next morning, Xiao Yi and Yu Wei had breakfast, packed up simply, and returned to the dormitory of the institute. After the experience of the two "fighting" last night. Xiao Yi decided to install a small fireplace in the next house he would live in.

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