Qin Qingman's heartbeat quickened when Wei Ling looked at her. It was as if she had drunk a spoonful of sweet honey, and it was sweet from the heart to the mouth. After thinking carefully, she replied, "A Ling, I want a cute little tiger."

For girls, cute things always attract their attention.

Because there is a little princess living in my heart.

"Okay." Wei Ling understood what Qin Qingman meant from her expression, and began to work with his head down.

This was also the first time Qin Qingman saw Wei Ling carving ice lanterns.

Looking at Wei Ling's precise movements, she immediately understood that this required precise control. Ice looks hard, but it is also fragile. The slightest deviation in the strength can easily lead to failure.

Thinking of the magic of Wei Ling, Qin Qingman was thoughtful.

"Wow, snake, the snake sculpture is done." The delicate voice brought Qin Qingman back to his senses.

The already clear ice lantern in Wei Ling's hand was carved and processed again. This shaping was not only about the appearance, but also the inside was hollowed out by Wei Ling to place a candle.

"Here." Wei Ling handed the carved ice lantern to Chu Chu.

Chuchu immediately hugged it tightly, with a happy smile on her little face.

"Sister, sister, look, look, this is the most beautiful ice lantern I have ever seen. It is more beautiful than the one made by Grandpa Shan." Chuchu really couldn't let go of the ice lantern in her hand and couldn't help showing it off to Qin Qingman.

The mountain master he was talking about was called Zheng Shan, and he was the best ice lantern maker in the village.

In those days, ordinary people had no televisions at home, and even radios were very rare, so there were few entertainment activities. During the Chinese New Year, every household in the village would make ice lanterns to celebrate the New Year, which was considered to increase the festive atmosphere.

Zhengshan is the best ice lantern maker in the village, and every year it attracts a large number of people to watch. Chuchu has also watched it curiously, and every time she is filled with endless envy.

Today he finally didn't have to envy others, because the ice lanterns made by Wei Ling were more delicate and beautiful than those made by Grandpa Shan.

With this joy, Chuchu looked towards the village.

He wanted to go for a walk in the village.

In the past, he always envied other people's children who carried beautiful ice lanterns and showed off everywhere, and today he also wanted to show off.

While the weather is good and there is no snow, the children in the village are playing in the village.

Qin Qingman saw what Chuchu was thinking, and thought about how the child was still without any friends at this age, so she simply said, "You can take Dabai and Xiaobai out to play together." Taking the two geese with her would prevent the child from being bullied.

"Sister, can I go out?"

Chu Chu was shocked. He didn't expect Qin Qingman to let him go out.

"Of course you can. Our village doesn't belong to anyone. You can go out whenever you want." Qin Qingman felt a little upset at Chuchu's question. It is normal for children to desire companionship. She should let go and let the child get along with others on his own.

"Sister, I'm going to take Dabai and Xiaobai for a walk."

Chuchu was very smart and immediately understood Qin Qingman's purpose in asking him to take the two geese with him.

Glancing at the ice lantern in his hand, he was also worried that it would be stolen or damaged, so it would be safer to take the goose with him.

"Take them with you. The fur of Dabai and Xiaobai can keep them warm. It's no problem to take them out for a walk." Qin Qingman helped Chuchu to chase the geese into the hall.

Goose feathers are very warm items. When she has the chance in the future, she will definitely make a down jacket to wear.

Down jackets are light, warm, and more convenient to work in than cotton clothes.

"Ahhhhhhhh——" As soon as Dabai and Xiaobai were let out the door, they immediately started running around the yard excitedly with their wings spread.

The two geese were bored from being locked up in the house all the time during the heavy snow. When it was time to let them out for some fresh air, they ran around like crazy, screaming as they went.

During this time, the two geese had never lacked food in the Qin family and were raised very well. Their feathers were shiny and smooth, and their voices were clear and high-pitched. When they let out a loud cry at this moment, everyone who was close to the Qin family looked over.

Then I saw Chuchu holding an ice lantern, and two majestic geese following behind her.

Chuchu, who was wrapped tightly, had already gone out with the goose with a serious look on her face.

That heroic look made many people immediately understand what the child wanted to show off.

"Hey, Chuchu, is that an ice lantern you're holding?" The people shoveling snow on the road began to tease Chuchu.

"Yes, my brother-in-law did it."

Chuchu answered the question seriously and carefully turned the ice lantern in her hand.

Knowing that he was going out to show off, Wei Ling specially cut a wooden stick to make a handle. He then held the handle and turned the light, and Bing Deng showed off his charm to everyone in all aspects.

The beautiful ice lantern doesn't look small, but it is very light because Wei Ling made the ice wall thin, so even if Chuchu holds it for half an hour, her hands will not get sore and she can't lift it.

That's why the child can show off in front of others now.

When he showed off, everyone's eyes were focused on the ice lantern in Chuchu's hand.

Because they were far away, everyone could see that Chuchu was holding an ice lantern, but they could not see the details of the ice lantern clearly. Now that they were closer, everyone was amazed at Wei Ling's craftsmanship.

A coiled little fat snake, so cute and adorable.

"Chu Chu, was this carved by your brother-in-law?" someone asked in disbelief.

"Yes, my brother-in-law carved it. He also wants to carve a little tiger and a little monkey." Chuchu answered everyone seriously, but her little tail was already wagging behind her butt.

Proud, very proud.

"Chu Chu, your family is carving ice lanterns so early. There is still about a month before the Chinese New Year. Isn't it a little too early?" Some people envied the ice lantern in Chu Chu's hand and wondered why the Qin family started carving ice lanterns so early. Usually, they only started making ice lanterns in recent years.

"This is what my brother-in-law made specially for me to play with." Chu Chu was extremely proud. His brother-in-law was the best brother-in-law in the world.

This sentence specifically points out the key point.

"Chu Chu, your brother-in-law is so nice."

Indeed, many people envied Chuchu because of what she said.

Especially the children in the village.

Everyone has seen how Qin Qingman's family's life has changed after Wei Ling came into being. They were already envied and hated by others, and now Wei Ling has carved such a beautiful ice lantern for Chuchu to play with, making the children even more envious.

Everyone wishes they had such a good brother-in-law.

Some ignorant children actually went to their sister's house who was married in the same village to ask why she didn't marry a brother-in-law like Chuchu's brother-in-law.

The child's elder sister, who had been married for a long time, was stunned for a moment, then she picked up a broom and started beating the child until he cried for his parents.

揍人的姐姐更是氣，她要有秦清曼那臉，那身材，當初至于找個五短身材的男人嫁嗎！

Is it her who can decide on matters like marriage?

Do you think anyone can be as lucky as Qin Qingman, who can meet a good man like Wei Ling even though she has lost her parents!

My sister was angry and sad, and my brother-in-law was not having a good time either.

Anyone who is rejected by his wife would feel uncomfortable. He dare not yell at his wife, but simply glared at his ignorant brother-in-law. If his brother-in-law was not a nobody, would he have to be so embarrassed?

The brother-in-law was angry, so of course he just watched his brother-in-law get beaten.

The brother-in-law felt even more wronged and sad.

This brother-in-law is no longer acceptable. Not only is he not as good as Chuchu's brother-in-law, he can't even do the only good of saving people. It's so frustrating, so frustrating!

This is what happened to the children of my older sister who is already married, and also to my own sister who is not married.

The unmarried girl blushed immediately when she heard her unlucky brother's nonsense. She got so angry that she grabbed her brother and beat him up.

So hateful!

You are really talking nonsense. Do you think there are many men like Wei Ling in the world? Do you think everyone can have the good luck of Qin Qingman?

The more they thought about it, the angrier they became, and the more violently these sisters attacked their own brothers.

Chu Chu had no idea that he had earned countless hatred for Qin Qingman by just going out for a walk, nor did he know that many children had suffered because of his unbridled exaggeration of Wei Ling.

His risk of being put in the sack increased significantly.

Many of the kids who were beaten swore in their hearts that they would give Chuchu a good beating.

Chuchu, who knew nothing, did not wander around the village, but only walked along a few main roads. These roads were the key areas for cleaning in the village and also the ones with the most pedestrians on weekdays.

He waved his ice lantern as he walked.

Most of the villagers looked at Chuchu with kindness, and there were also older children who coveted the ice lantern in his hand.

The kids, both big and small, stared at the ice lantern in Chuchu's hand with greedy eyes. If Chuchu hadn't had the ferocious Dabai and Xiaobai following behind her, these kids would have been able to snatch the ice lantern from Chuchu's hand.

Anyway, all the kids in the village played like this, so there is no such thing as not being able to snatch them away.

The Qin Jianming brothers and Liu Sangunzi, who were watched while sweeping the snow, also saw Chuchu, who looked very proud, and the two big geese behind her.

The two geese seemed to be bigger and taller. The way they looked at people with their heads held high was very disgusting, and people wanted to kill them and eat their meat.

But as soon as they thought of the ferocity of these two geese, both Liu Sangunzi and the Qin brothers shrank in size.

Especially Qin Jianming and Qin Jianjun, who had been pecked by these two geese before and still remembered the painful lesson.

After touching their buttocks, the two Qin brothers quickly lowered their heads.

Can't afford to offend.

They can't afford to offend either Chuchu of the Qin family or the two geese of the Qin family now.

"well--"

A sigh represents the thoughts of the three caught thieves.

Chuchu walked around outside for a while and then went back with a red face. Her red face was not because she was cold, but because she was excited.

He received countless compliments along the way.

Some praised him, some praised Wei Ling, and some praised his sister Qin Qingman.

When faced with praise from everyone, children become very happy. Once they are excited, their qi and blood surge up, so their faces become red and their limbs become warm, not feeling cold at all.

As soon as she got home, Chuchu looked around with her big eyes.

His yard was quiet and peaceful. Neither Wei Ling nor Qin Qingman was seen.

Chu Chu immediately looked towards the eaves of her own house. Under the eaves, there were two beautiful crystal clear ice lanterns hanging. One was a fierce little tiger, and the other was a clever and naughty little monkey, guarding the door of their living room, one on the left and one on the right.

The child inserted the ice lantern in the snowman's hand and rushed back to the hall, followed by the two geese.

"Sister, brother-in-law, I'm back."

Chuchu's cheerful voice resonated in the Qin family, and everyone could hear his happiness.

At this time, Qin Qingman and Wei Ling were cleaning the west room, one was taking a bath, and the other was taking a bath.

Chuchu came in just in time. Wei Ling had just finished taking a shower. He had sweated a little while shoveling snow in the morning, and had been touching the ice while making the ice lantern. Qin Qingman simply lit the fire in the hall and then boiled some hot water for him to take a bath.

Men have short hair, so it is easier to take a bath.

When Chuchu walked in, Wei Ling had just finished washing and was getting dressed, so she didn't encounter any embarrassing situations.

"Chu Chu, you should also take a bath, tomorrow is the festival."

Qin Qingman's voice came from the west room. She cleaned up the west room and moved some unused or temporarily unneeded items to the east room. From now on, the main activity areas for their family of three would be the living room and the west room.

"Okay, take a shower."

Chu Chu saw Wei Ling putting on his clothes, and after feeling the warm temperature in the hall, she agreed to take a shower.

But he had to warm himself up before taking a bath.

He drove the two geese into the pen and threw down some corn kernels and radish strips. Chuchu came in front of Wei Ling and looked at the water in the bathtub.

Still steaming.

"Don't worry, the hot water is too much. I'll change the water for you." Wei Ling rubbed Chu Chu's fluffy head.

"Hehe——" Chu Chu smiled at Wei Ling.

He was so happy today. He got to know quite a few kids. These kids were very kind to him and made plans to play with him in the future.

"happy?"

Wei Ling could see Chu Chu's happiness.

"Yes, brother-in-law, I am very happy. Everyone praised the ice lanterns you made. Even Grandpa Shan said that you made them well and they are more beautiful and nicer than him." Wei Ling saved enough face for Chu Chu. Chu Chu excitedly danced in front of Wei Ling and told him how the people in the village praised him and Wei Ling.

Wei Ling was in a very good mood when he saw the child's face flushed with excitement.

I listened to the child patiently for a while, and only when I felt my hair was almost dry did I pick up the bathtub and go out to pour out the water.

The bathtub was much bigger and deeper than the foot basin. Fortunately, he was strong enough to lift it. Usually, Qin Qingman would use a basin to pour the water after taking a bath.

The bathtub, filled with water, is very heavy and solid.

"Chu Chu, stay in the room and don't come out. I'll go clean the bathtub." Wei Ling, who was carrying the bathtub, saw the child following him. He stopped the child as he saw the child just taking off his cotton coat.

"Oh, okay."

Chu Chu stood at the door and watched Wei Ling go out to pour water, then returned to the stove with a lingering feeling.

At this time, Qin Qingman came out from the west room.

She came out with Chuchu's spare clothes in her hands.

Of course it was impossible to change everything in this weather, and the Qin family didn't have the conditions to do so. Qin Qingman only got underwear for Chuchu and didn't plan to change her outer clothes.

They were considered lucky after having a toilet, as they had already replenished some of their clothing. Some families in the village had a large population, and they did not even have enough outer clothes, let alone enough clothes for bathing and changing underwear. Often, the eldest child would have to wear clothes, and the second child would have nothing to wear.

"Sister, the ice lanterns made by my brother-in-law are so beautiful, they all said..." Chu Chu immediately started talking when she saw Qin Qingman.

He just said these words to Wei Ling, and Qin Qingman heard them clearly in the room.

Qin Qingman did not seem impatient when she listened to it for the second time, but listened attentively.

It's rare for her child to be so happy and excited, and there's no harm in letting the child talk more.

When the child finished talking, Qin Qingman asked with concern: "Did no one steal your Bingdeng?" Although she had not been in Kaoshan Village for long, the original owner's memory told her what the atmosphere in the village was like.

"They wanted to steal it because they were afraid of our Dabai and Xiaobai."

Chuchu grinned.

Don't underestimate him because he is small. He is very smart. He deliberately takes crowded roads, and with the protection of the two geese, even if someone wants to snatch the ice lantern from his hand, they dare not. This is why he dares to go out alone to show off.

"Smart boy." Qin Qingman smiled and rubbed the child's head, then added firewood to the stove.

You must keep warm when taking a bath in this kind of weather, otherwise you will have a lot of trouble if you catch a cold.

Just then Wei Ling carried back the cleaned bathtub.

Because of poverty and limited resources, every household had only one bathtub, which the whole family shared.

Their families are more particular. At least the bathtub and foot basin are separate. Some families use one basin not only for bathing and washing feet, but also for washing clothes.

"A Ling, help Chu Chu take a bath. I'm going to Uncle Ankang's house to order furniture." Qin Qingman handed Chu Chu to Wei Ling with confidence.

"Okay." Wei Ling obeyed Qin Qingman's arrangement.

Chu Chu had nothing to say. The bathtub had already been carried in. He couldn't say that he wanted to go out with Qin Qingman.

Qin Qingman was confident in Wei Ling's ability to handle the matter, and also believed that Chu Chu could take care of herself, so she gave a few instructions and went out wrapped in her cotton coat.

There was no wind outside today, and the sun was shining, so she didn't wear a hat. She just wrapped a scarf and put on gloves before going out. Of course, she also took some food coupons.

When you order furniture, you always have to bring something to exchange.

After Qin Qingman left, Wei Ling prepared a bath for Chuchu. The child was young and had delicate skin, so she couldn't use hot water.

After the water was ready, Wei Ling tried the temperature, but was a little unsure, so he let Chu Chu feel it herself. Only after Chu Chu nodded did he stop heating the water.

While Wei Ling was tidying the stove, Chu Chu had already stripped naked and got into the bathtub.

The child was small, and as soon as he sat in the bathtub, the water reached his shoulders, leaving only his neck and round head exposed.

The whole body was soaked in hot water, and it didn't feel cold at all. The child happily put his head into the hot water, and a string of bubbles emerged from the water.

Wei Ling watched Chu Chu having fun and didn't care.

As long as there is no danger, he doesn't intend to care.

In their time, the children raised by military commanders were not so delicate. They were all raised in the open air. Those who could survive in the open air were in strong bodies. Therefore, as long as the child did not do anything dangerous, he would not interfere with Chuchu's upbringing.

"Brother-in-law, please pass me the soapberry."

Chuchu played in the water for a while, then raised her head to wipe the water off her face and asked Wei Ling to help her.

"give."

Wei Ling took the soapberry from the side and handed it to Chu Chu.

People here use soap nuts to wash their hair and take baths. Soap nuts have good cleaning ability and are also moisturizing.

Chuchu used her little hands to rub the soap nuts all over her head and began to ruffle her hair. She ruffled her hair gently for a few minutes and then used water to clean off the foam on her hair.

The soap beans produce little foam, and after using them, there is not a lot of foam in the water.

After washing her hair, Chuchu began to wash her body.

"Chu Chu, do you need my help?" Wei Ling saw Chu Chu's tiny hands and feet and thought of helping her wash her body.

"Brother-in-law, no need, I can wash it myself."

Chu Chu still didn't accept Wei Ling's kindness. He clung to the edge of the tub and started to swim. After playing for a while, he started to wash himself when he felt the water temperature dropped a little. After a few minutes, he called to Wei Ling again, "Brother-in-law, get me a basin of clean water to wash myself."

He washed his hair using soap, and then rinsed it with clean water before getting dressed.

"good."

Wei Ling had already prepared clean water for the child. He asked the child to stand in the middle of the bathtub. He took a ladle to scoop up clean warm water and poured it over the child's head.

This is a simple shower.

After rinsing, Wei Ling took the towel and wiped Chu Chu's body.

She wiped her head first, then her body. In front of the warm fire, Chuchu quickly put on her clothes. With the warmth of the clothes, her bath in the severe cold ended.

Wei Ling went to clean the bathtub, and Chu Chu took a small mop to mop the floor.

He had just taken a shower and some water splashed on the wooden floor, so he had to mop it up. After mopping up the splashed water, he also mopped the entire hall.

The floor in his house is often mopped and is very clean.

It took Qin Qingman a long time to walk to Zheng Ankang's house, because Zheng Ankang's house was on the outskirts of Kaoshantun, a bit far from Qin's house.

"Is Uncle Ankang home?"

Standing in front of Zheng Ankang's courtyard, Qin Qingman looked at the Zheng family.

Zheng Ankang's home is on the outskirts of Shantun, close to the mountain. There are a lot of wood piled in the yard, which are whole woods. It is said that these woods were exchanged for work points by the other party. Because Zheng Ankang likes to do carpentry, and now private transactions are not allowed, he makes some furniture when he has free time and puts it at home. He does not sell it, but just appreciates it.

Of course, if someone bartered, he would also exchange some.

Zheng Ankang was busy in his carpentry room when he heard Qin Qingman's voice.

The days were long in winter, and he didn't like going out to drink with others, nor did he like gossiping about other people. He just took his fifteen-year-old grandson to do carpentry work.

It can make anything from tables, chairs, benches, bathtubs, foot basins to small wooden bowls.

Zheng Ankang didn't care when he heard Qin Qingman's voice. Instead, his wife, who was sitting by the fire and mending clothes in the hall, opened the door and went out.

"Is it...Qingman girl?"

Zheng Ankang's wife's eyesight was not very good, and it took her a long time to recognize Qin Qingman across the courtyard.

"Yes, auntie, it's me, Qin Qingman."

Qin Qingman stood in front of the Zheng family's gate waiting for someone to open it.

It was broad daylight and the gate to the Zheng family's courtyard was not locked, but she certainly couldn't push the door open without the owner saying anything.

When Zheng Ankang's wife saw Qin Qingman standing in front of the courtyard gate waiting, she knew that she had come here on purpose, so she called out, "Qingman, the door is not locked, come in."

"Hey, auntie, I'm coming in."

Only after getting the owner's permission did Qin Qingman push the gate of Zheng's courtyard and go in.

"Qingman, come inside and warm yourself by the fire." Zheng Ankang's wife warmly invited Qin Qingman to the living room to warm themselves by the fire.

"Auntie, is Uncle Ankang at home? I want to arrange some furniture." Qin Qingman did not follow Zheng Ankang's wife into the living room, but asked Zheng Ankang instead.

Zheng Ankang's wife immediately understood why Qin Qingman came to their house.

Everyone in the village knew that Qin Qingman and Wei Ling had obtained their marriage certificate, and they also knew that they would build a house to hold the ceremony in the spring of next year.

A new house definitely needs new furniture.

She had previously mentioned to her husband that the Qin family might ask them to make furniture. Her husband even joked that since the Qin family was rich and well-off, they would not be interested in the crude items he made, and would definitely buy finished products from the supply and marketing cooperative.

"Old man, old man, Qingman is looking for you."

Not daring to delay her work, Zheng Ankang's wife turned around and shouted towards the room where Zheng Ankang was.

Even in the middle of winter, her husband and grandson can really stay here.

This time Zheng Ankang heard clearly that Qin Qingman was looking for him, so he said to his grandson who raised his head from a pile of wood, "Shanwazi, go open the door and welcome your aunt Qingman in."

"Got it, Grandpa."

Shanwazi put down the planer in his hand, brushed off the sawdust on his body and went to open the door.

As soon as the door opened, I saw my grandmother walking in with a beautiful girl. The girl was very young, with a pair of watery eyes that were particularly beautiful and seemed to be able to speak.

Shanwazi only took one look at Qin Qingman and then blushed and lowered his head, "Auntie Qingman."

"Is this Shanwazi?" Qin Qingman recognized Shanwazi based on the original owner's memory, and felt a little surprised when facing the tall Shanwazi.

Shanwazi's parents are both gone, and he has lived with his grandparents since he was a few years old. Maybe because his parents died, the child doesn't like to contact people. He usually follows Zheng Ankang around to help. The original owner hasn't seen him for at least several years.

What I saw today was very different from what I remembered.

"Yes, it's Shanwazi, he doesn't talk much, don't despise him."

Zheng Ankang's wife looked at her grandson with loving eyes.

"What are you talking about, auntie? How could you give up? Shanwazi has grown up, and the Zheng family will get better and better in the future. Auntie and Uncle Ankang can also enjoy their lives." Qin Qingman knew how difficult it was for two elderly people to raise a child.

"Wait a few more years, wait until Shanwazi gets married, then we can rest assured."

There was worry in Zheng Ankang's wife's eyes.

This year she clearly felt that she was more afraid of the cold, her legs and feet were stiffer, and she didn't know if she could still see Shanwazi get married and start a family.

Qin Qingman was a sensitive person. She immediately noticed the worry hidden under the smiling face of Zheng Ankang's wife. Unable to help, she could only change the subject, "Uncle Ankang, my family wants to renovate a house next spring. You have good craftsmanship. I want to order some furniture from you. I will exchange it with grain coupons."

You can't say buy these days, you have to say exchange, otherwise you will be cut off by the capitalist tail.

"What would you like to order, Qingman?" Zheng Ankang put down his work and invited Qin Qingman in. He had a stove in his room, otherwise he would not be able to do carpentry in the middle of winter.

"Uncle, I want to customize a batch of tables, chairs, benches, two large cabinets, a cupboard, a chopping board..." Qin Qingman told Wei Ling all the furniture that she had already discussed with him, and finally proposed that she would provide the style of the furniture.

Zheng Ankang knew it was a big 'order' as soon as he heard it.

This is equivalent to re-arranging the interior of a home, and such customization is also very valuable.

Zheng Ankang wiped his rough hands on his clothes, asked Qin Qingman to sit down and warm himself by the fire, and then he studied the drawings that Qin Qingman had handed over.

Shanwazi cleverly handed Qin Qingman a glass of honey water.

In the Northeast forest area, as long as you are diligent, there is no shortage of authentic honey, and honey soaked in water is the highest gift they offer to their guests.

Qin Qingman took the honey water handed to her by Shanwazi and took a sip.

Although it is cold in winter, you still need to replenish water in time.

While Qin Qingman was drinking water, Shanwazi tilted his head to look at the drawing in Zheng Ankang's hand. He could tell the difference at a glance.

The furniture in this drawing is more exquisite and beautiful. Take the big wardrobe for example. Even the supply and marketing cooperatives in the county don't have such a beautiful model. It's also so tall, and it must have taken a lot of good wood to make it.

"Qingman, I can make all these furniture, but it may take more materials."

Zheng Ankang looked at it for a long time before hesitating and speaking.

It's not that he couldn't do it, but he was worried that if the price was too high, Qin Qingman might not choose his company to do it.

"Uncle Ankang, I know these furnitures require a lot of wood and time. Just go ahead and do it. I'll replace them for you according to the price of the supply and marketing cooperative." Qin Qingman knew that the old man was honest when she saw that Zheng Ankang didn't tell her the cost of the time.

But she didn't feel comfortable taking advantage of an old man, so she just took the initiative to speak.

The Zheng family members breathed a sigh of relief when they heard Qin Qingman's words, and became even more enthusiastic towards Qin Qingman.

"Two hundred kilograms of food." Zheng Ankang quoted a price. His asking price was very reasonable. Two tall wardrobes consumed a lot of wood and labor hours. There were also dressing tables, various tables, chairs, benches, and shrines. He and his grandson would be busy until at least the beginning of next spring to finish.

Qin Qingman had been to the county supply and marketing cooperative with Wei Ling before and knew the prices of the furniture.

After a quick calculation, he realized that the Zheng family definitely didn't get much advantage with the 200 kilograms of grain, so he nodded in agreement, "Uncle Ankang, I agree, but..."

"But what?"

The three members of the Zheng family looked at Qin Qingman nervously. They were very worried that Qin Qingman would go back on her word.

The Zheng family of three consumed a lot of food in a year, but they had to eat and work points were hard to earn. Zheng Ankang and his wife were old and their legs were not very flexible. It was difficult for them to earn high work points when working in the team, but without high work points they would not have enough food and drink. In this way, their family mainly relied on the fifteen-year-old Shanwazi to earn work points.

No matter how much work points a child could earn, it was still difficult to feed a family of three. Their family had a big food gap, so they did some carpentry work at home in exchange for food every winter when the mountains were closed due to heavy snow.

But Kaoshantun is only this big, and the furniture his family makes is all made of good wood.

Good wood means it is strong and durable and not easy to break.

In the first few years, the Zheng family managed to make up for the food gap by exchanging furniture for food. However, as Shanwazi grew taller, he ate more food, and now the Zheng family is worried about food.

Qin Qingman came to the house today and brought hope to everyone in the Zheng family.

Zheng Ankang was worried that Qin Qingman would bargain, so his old face wrinkled and he gave in, saying, "Qingman, how about giving me 180 kilograms of food?" This was the limit of what he could accept.

Qin Qingman saw that the Zheng family had misunderstood, and quickly said, "Uncle, if you said 200 kilograms, then it's 200 kilograms of food. I won't bargain. I just saw that you have a packed wardrobe, and I want to exchange wild boar meat for one to take home."

She saw that several members of the Zheng family were short of meat for a long time, so she thought of how difficult it was for the old couple to raise their grandson, so she thought of helping them.

Perhaps the elderly would be healthier if they ate meat.

"Trade wild boar for a closet?" Zheng Ankang and his wife looked at the closet not far away at the same time.

This wardrobe is designed according to the common aesthetics of the general public. It does not have any complicated patterns and is not very exquisite, but it is sturdy and durable, making it the first choice for rural people when buying furniture.

"Yes, I only have boxes but no wardrobes at home. You have one ready-made, I can use it when I get home." Qin Qingman was very considerate of the old man's feelings. She did not show any sympathetic or compassionate expression, nor did she have a condescending sense of charity.

Her family wasn't wealthy, so she wasn't capable of any saintly acts. She just did things within her ability.

Barter brings peace of mind to both families.

"Qingman, how do you want to change?" Zheng Ankang glanced at his wife and grandson, then looked at Qin Qingman with eyes full of gratitude.

The old man, who was almost sixty years old, had experienced everything and could sense Qin Qingman's good intentions.

"Uncle, I'll give you 20 kilograms of meat in exchange for a wardrobe." Qin Qingman knew that she had given too much, but sometimes the value was not calculated that way. "Uncle, don't refuse. I still remember that you exchanged my parents' coffin for me at a loss."

Qin Qingman accepted the original owner's body and wanted to accept Zheng Ankang's favor.

"Okay, I accept."

Zheng Ankang wiped his eyes with his head tilted to the side, then turned to look at Qin Qingman and smiled.

"Uncle, I'll go home and ask someone to move the cabinets. Don't work on a snowy day." Qin Qingman didn't dare let Zheng Ankang do it. The ground was slippery in the snow, and it would be a big deal if the old man fell.

Anyway, her family member Wei Ling is very strong, and he and Shanwazi can lift it.

"Okay, okay, go call someone and I'll tidy up the cabinet for you." Zheng Ankang and his family sent Qin Qingman out the door with beaming faces.

Only when Qin Qingman disappeared did the family of three turn around and go in.

"Good people are rewarded." Zheng Ankang sighed. If he hadn't done good deeds, how could he have received the reward today? He said good people are rewarded several times before he told his grandson, "Shanwazi, you must be filial to your Aunt Qingman in the future. She is the benefactor of our family."

"Grandpa, I understand."

Shanwazi looked at the grandmother wiping her tears and quickly helped her back to the living room. The floor of the living room was clean and there was no messy wood, which was more suitable for an elderly person with poor eyesight to stay in.

When Qin Qingman returned home, Wei Ling had already washed his and Chu Chu's underwear and was warming himself by the fire with Chu Chu. The child leaned on Wei Ling's knees and asked his brother-in-law to tell him a story.

Wei Ling is not a person who can tell stories. After coming to this era, he has been working and living step by step. There is no story worth telling.

Facing Chuchu's eager eyes, he thought for a moment and told the child a story about his experience on the battlefield in his previous life.

Chuchu had no idea that this was true and was fascinated by what she heard.

I am particularly curious and admire the generals in it.

Just when the old and the young were getting along peacefully, Qin Qingman came back. Wei Ling had sharp ears, and he heard the noise as soon as Qin Qingman entered the yard, and then stood up.

As soon as Wei Ling stood up, Chu Chu guessed that Qin Qingman had returned.

He ran to the window and took a look. When he saw Qin Qingman, he immediately waved his hands excitedly at Qin Qingman who had just entered the courtyard.

"Be careful not to fall."

Wei Ling watched Chu Chu jumping on the stool and quickly went over to pick up the child.

Then he saw Qin Qingman returning home.

It took Qin Qingman half an hour to go back and forth. She walked and went into Zheng's house to warm herself by the fire. It wasn't cold, but the road was difficult to walk on. Although the snow had been shoveled away, the ground was still a little icy.

Walk slowly.

Fortunately, no one was so wicked as to splash water at the door, otherwise someone would definitely fall to death.

As soon as Qin Qingman entered the yard, she saw a man, one big and one small, behind the window glass of the hall. Looking at the two men closest to her in her life, she smiled and waved to Wei Ling.

When she came back, she asked Wei Ling to move the cabinet and bring some wild boar meat. Then she was about to leave and had no intention of entering the hall.

As soon as Wei Ling and Chu Chu saw Qin Qingman waving at them, they knew she had something to ask.

Wei Ling touched Chuchu's head and said, "Wait in the room. I'll go see what's going on."

"Brother-in-law, I want to go too."

Chuchu asks for advice.

"No." Wei Ling was very stern when it was time to be stern, "You just took a shower, and your pores are open and closed. It's easy to catch a cold if you go out now."

Chu Chu glanced at Wei Ling and whispered, "Brother-in-law, you took a shower too."

What it means is that the eldest brother should not make fun of the second brother, they are both the same.

Wei Ling almost laughed at the child's cleverness, but he still patiently explained, "My brother-in-law is different from you. I am a soldier and I exercise all year round. Even on such a cold and snowy day, we train shirtless."

After saying that, he glanced at Chu Chu, who was obviously shorter than people of the same age.

Chu Chu wilted instantly, then struggled to get out of Wei Ling's arms.

His brother-in-law is so bad, he doesn't like him anymore.

Wei Ling saw Chu Chu sitting by the fireplace with her back to him, and realized that he had made the child angry. He did not explain, but smiled and prepared to go out.

"Sister...brother-in-law, please wear more clothes, don't catch a cold."

At this moment, a child's voice sounded faintly from beside the stove.

"Okay, I got it." Seeing that Chu Chu didn't forget to care about him even when she was angry, Wei Ling wrapped himself in clothes, walked over, rubbed the child's head, then took out a candy from his pocket and stuffed it into the child.

They had bought the candy from the county supply and marketing cooperative, but Chuchu would be six years old next year, and six-year-old children begin to change their teeth. Qin Qingman was worried that eating too much candy would affect Chuchu's teeth, so she controlled the amount of candy she ate every day.

Children all like sweet things, and the more they are controlled, the more they want them.

Wei Ling now gave the child a gift as compensation to please him and apologize.

"Brother-in-law!" After receiving the candy, a smile immediately appeared on Chuchu's little face. She turned to look at Wei Ling, her big eyes full of happiness.

At this moment, Wei Ling was no longer the hated brother-in-law in the child's mind, but once again restored his position as the beloved brother-in-law.