Idle Chats in the 60s

Jiang Mengxue dreamed that she would return to several decades ago. She decisively sold all her property and filled the warehouse space of the bracelet left by her grandmother.

When Gu Qingbe...

Chapter 46 Eating Together

Gu Qingbei spoke appropriately again: "Of course, we will not live with my parents for a long time in the future, so we don't have to face the problem of getting along with the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. When they are old and want to live with us, they can live with us. If they don't want to, it's okay. My father has a guard and can also find a nanny to take care of him. I guess we won't be needed. We can just go back to visit him when he grows up.

And if you don't want to take care of the child in the future, my mother is retired and you can send the child to her. If you want to go to work, you can go to work. If you don't want to go to work, you can find something to do at home to pass the time.

I can do the laundry, cooking and housework by myself, so you don't need to take care of me. If you don't want to cook, you can eat in the cafeteria.

So if you don't feel that I am not suitable for you as a person or in terms of my family, you don't have to worry about your future life. I fully support your idea.

Of course, as a soldier, I will probably spend very little time at home in the future. A mission could last from a few days to several months. Moreover, our military district cannot accompany soldiers right now, and the family housing complex may not be built until next year."

Gu Qingbei’s idea is very simple. When you like someone, you don’t have so many requirements. He is very happy just looking at her.

Maybe it's not very realistic, but what he said is not wrong. The two of them live on their own, have their parents to support them, and they are not short of money or things. How big a contrast must the two people's personalities have to be for them to not be able to live together.

Jiang Mengxue was so shocked by all these words that she didn't even react. There was only one thought in her mind: Do Gu Qingbei's parents know that their son is like this?

Is it really okay for someone so young to be thinking about relying on their parents? They have to spend all their money on him and help him take care of the children.

After calming down, he reluctantly said, "Don't your parents have any requirements for you finding a partner?"

Gu Qingbei was puzzled. What kind of request could he make? He had asked his parents before, but they looked at him coldly and said that he was lucky to be able to marry her, so how could he dare to make such a request?

Besides, she has a good education, a good job, good looks and a good personality. She is simply a treasure. He still wants to marry a fairy, so he shook his head decisively.

In this era, Gu Qingbei can be said to be the ceiling for middle-aged women looking for a son-in-law or a partner.

If you don't think too much and only consider your personal feelings, Jiang Mengxue can be said to be very happy. She doesn't have to face her parents-in-law and sisters-in-law, doesn't have to worry about the pressure of life, and won't have work pressure. At worst, she can just go home and lie down.

"Then let me introduce myself to you again. My name is Jiang Mengxue, I'm 20 years old, and my family is quite large. My parents are still alive, I have three brothers, one sister, a twin sister, and several nephews and nieces.

Now I work in the city hospital, earning 64 yuan a month and owning two houses.

Gu Qingbei just remembered that he had not formally introduced himself yet.

"Well, let me introduce myself. My name is Gu Qingbei, from Tsinghua University and Peking University. I'm 28 years old this year and currently serve as a deputy brigade commander. My salary is 210 yuan, plus a 31.5 yuan military service allowance, which makes 241.5 yuan a month. I have a house in the capital. My parents, who worked in the military region there, bought it for me a few years ago in preparation for my wedding. But a few years later, they were transferred and I'm still not married.

Comrade Jiang Mengxue, don't worry. I will keep my word for everything I say to you now. After we get married, I will hand over my allowance and savings. You will be in charge of household affairs. I will manage the family well and will not be a hands-off boss.

He touched his head embarrassedly, and it was obvious that he had made up his mind after saying this.

Jiang Mengxue was also very touched. Although it was hard to say what would happen in the future, she felt much more at ease hearing such words at this time.

If he doesn't bother to deal with you before marriage, forget about it in the future.

"Okay, I'll watch it later."

"Don't worry, I guarantee it with this military uniform.

After saying that, the two of them smiled at each other, and the atmosphere relaxed.

Gu Qingbei raised his hand to look at his watch. It was almost eleven o'clock.

"Mengxue, let's go eat first, and then go to the supply and marketing cooperative." Gu Qingbei changed his address as soon as the two confirmed their relationship.

The two did not go to the parking place. Gu Qingbei took Jiang Mengxue to the only state-owned restaurant in the commune.

The waiter inside just came over to open the door, ready to welcome the lunch guests.

The two of them were the first customers to come in, and the dishes on the blackboard were slightly better. Sometimes if you come late, the meat dishes will be gone.

Gu Qingbei turned around and motioned Jiang Mengxue to order the food. He was not picky about food and would eat anything.

Jiang Mengxue looked at the menu on the blackboard.

Twice-cooked pork, chicken stewed with mushrooms, stir-fried shredded potatoes, three fresh vegetables, stewed cabbage, and stir-fried vegetables. Today's meal is very good, with both chicken and meat.

Jiang Mengxue ordered three fresh vegetables and twice-cooked pork, fearing that they would not be able to finish it.

Obviously, he underestimated Gu Qingbei's appetite.

Gu Qingbei also ordered chicken stewed with mushrooms, tomato and egg soup, and six taels of rice.

After all the dishes were served, Jiang Mengxue was still a little surprised. The portions were huge, and the plates were even bigger than usual. The chicken stewed with mushrooms was served directly in a bowl, with quite a few mushrooms in it.

"The chef here is my comrade's brother-in-law. My comrade is now working at the County Public Security Bureau. I've already mentioned him to him. He's a very good cook, and this chicken stewed with mushrooms is his specialty."