Chapter 63 Brother, have you found a partner?
The next day, Gu Yuehuai woke up before dawn.
She got up, put on her coat, and yawned loudly. The police came to check the letters of introduction more than ten times that night. They started knocking on the door almost as soon as she fell asleep, causing her to get up frequently to open the door and not sleep well at all.
Yan Shaotang was still asleep. Gu Yuehuai first entered the Sumeru space to take out the buns, and then took out twenty eggs and put them in the basket, preparing to take them with him when he went to visit Cheng Ling.
After Gu Yuehuai came out of the space, he went to take back the pants he had washed yesterday. They were still a little damp, but the autumn johns inside had already dried, so it should be fine to wear them over the johns.
It’s not that she didn’t want to buy new pants for Yan Shaotang, but there were no ready-made clothes for sale in that era. Common people had to use cloth coupons to buy cloth and make them at home, and they might not be able to wear new clothes all year round.
At that time, most families have many children, and the clothes are usually worn by the eldest child first and then by the second child. Who has the spare money to buy ready-made clothes?
When Gu Yuehuai took the clothes back, Yan Shaotang had already opened his eyes.
She lay motionless on the bed with unfocused eyes. She slowly moved her head when she heard the noise. When she saw Gu Yuehuai, she hummed. Gu Yuehuai understood and handed her the urinal.
Although the little girl is unable to take care of herself, at least she knows how to call for help.
After Yan Shaotang finished using the toilet, Gu Yuehuai took out some washed clothes for her to put on. Yan Shaotang didn't know how to cooperate, but she sat there obediently and let Gu Yuehuai dress her.
"When we get home, I'll make you new clothes, okay?" After putting on the clothes, Gu Yuehuai combed Yan Shaotang's hair and tied a new braid. After tidying her up, the little girl became more beautiful with rosy lips and white teeth, and looked as delicate as a piece of jade.
Yan Shaotang naturally would not answer, but after Gu Yuehuai helped her put on her shoes, he held her hand tightly and followed her closely, as if he was afraid that he would not be able to catch up with Gu Yuehuai if he was a step slower.
Gu Yuehuai smiled and patted her head, asked her to sit at the table, and picked up the warm meat bun and started eating.
Each of them had a meat bun and a bowl of space well water. Although it didn't go together very well, the well water tasted sweet and left a long aftertaste in the stomach, and even all the limbs felt warm.
After breakfast, Gu Yuehuai prepared to take Yan Shaotang to the police station to ask about Cheng Ling's residence.
Yan Shaotang obediently held her hand and followed her wherever she went, like a little tail.
The police station and the guest house are not far away.
"Eh? It's you?" The policeman was stunned, obviously still remembering Gu Yuehuai and Yan Shaotang.
Gu Yuehuai nodded and chuckled, "It's us, police comrade. I came here today to ask where the kind-hearted man who saved my sister yesterday lives. I want to bring my sister to thank him in person."
The police officer felt deeply moved for a moment, thinking that there are not many good comrades like him who are grateful and repay the kindness they have received.
He pulled out yesterday's transcript and said, "The comrade's name is Cheng Ling. He lives in Building 12, No. 231, Tiguang District. He was seen in the hospital yesterday. It's nothing serious. He just had minor injuries."
"Thank you." Gu Yuehuai thanked the policeman, took the address and left the police station with Yan Shaotang.
She stood at the door of the police station, looked at the three words "Ti Guang District" written on the paper, and raised her eyebrows slightly.
This is Zhoulan City's famous "rich community". The houses are all small Western-style buildings left over from the Republic of China. After the founding of the new society, they were rented out to some people with considerable ability and status.
Gu Yuehuai thought of the brand new Haishi watch on his wrist and fell silent.
Although she knew that Cheng Ling was not an ordinary person, she did not expect that he could live in the "Ti Guang District". But why would someone who lives in such a place sell his watch?
Gu Yuehuai shook his head, carrying the basket in one hand and holding Yan Shaotang in the other, and walked along the path towards the Tiguang area.
Go early and come back early, maybe you can take the train home overnight today.
The Tiguang area was quite far away and we walked for about thirty minutes before arriving.
Yan Shaotang didn't complain or feel tired. By the time Gu Yuehuai reacted, the little girl's face had turned creepy pale.
"Shaotang? Shaotang?" Gu Yuehuai called her a few times with some apology in her eyes. She had been walking as much as possible these days and exercising more, which would help her lose weight faster, but she forgot that Yan Shaotang was only a four-year-old girl.
She had suffered a lot along the way, and her physical fitness had been greatly reduced, so naturally she couldn't keep up with her.
Yan Shaotang tightened his grip on Gu Yuehuai's hand again.
"Come on, I'll carry you on my back." Gu Yuehuai slung the basket over his shoulder, half-knelt down, and motioned Yan Shaotang to climb up.
The little girl tugged at the corner of her clothes without moving, looking dazed and silly.
Gu Yuehuai sighed, and had to bend down and pick her up. After walking for more than ten minutes, they finally arrived at the Tiguang area.
This residential area is very clean, and every household has its own door and house. Gu Yuehuai searched row by row and finally found Building 12, No. 231. She knocked on the door, and soon a thin boy ran out of the house.
He stood inside the door and looked at Yue Huai: "Who are you looking for?"
Gu Yuehuai tried to lower his voice: "Cheng Ling, is Comrade Cheng at home?"
"Brother?" The boy's eyes lit up. Instead of opening the door, he shouted into the house, "Brother! Brother! Someone is looking for you! It's a beautiful sister!"
Gu Yuehuai curled the corners of his lips slightly and put Yan Shaotang down.
As soon as the little girl stood firm, she grabbed the corner of her clothes tightly, with fear of the unfamiliar environment on her little face.
Gu Yuehuai squatted down and patted her back gently, whispering to comfort her: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, thank your brother and we'll go home, okay?"
Yan Shaotang pressed close to her, his peach blossom eyes filled with a lost look.
At this moment, Cheng Ling's surprised voice suddenly rang out from inside the gate: "It's you? Comrade Gu! Shao Tang?"
Then the door was opened from the inside: "Come in and rest for a while!"
Gu Yuehuai nodded, stood up holding Yan Shaotang, and followed Cheng Ling into the yard.
This independent courtyard is very luxurious. Anyone who could live in such a house in the 1970s must have come from an extraordinary family.
Along the way, in addition to the thin boy who greeted him with a smile, there was also an older girl. However, the girl looked too wary, even repulsive. She frowned and looked at Cheng Ling: "Brother, have you found a partner?"
As she asked the question, her fingers were twisted tightly together, showing both nervousness and anger.
Cheng Ling looked a little embarrassed, and said in a calm tone: "Don't talk nonsense!" After that, he turned to look at the boy: "Cheng Pu, send your sister back to the house."
Cheng Pu nodded a little fearfully, then pulled the girl's arm and walked upstairs.
The girl seemed reluctant and wanted to stay and stare at Gu Yuehuai, but she was not very strong and after a struggle, she gradually disappeared from their sight.
Cheng Ling said apologetically: "I'm sorry, my sister has been a little suspicious after experiencing a family change."
Gu Yuehuai shook his head, handed over the eggs in the basket, and said, "Comrade Cheng, thank you. You were injured while saving my sister. I don't have anything good here, just a few eggs. I hope you don't mind."
Cheng Ling waved his hands hurriedly: "No, no, how can this be embarrassing? Everyone would save people in this kind of situation!"
The two of them pushed and resisted for a while, and suddenly, there was a very noisy sound of banging on the door outside the yard. Hearing the noise, Yan Shaotang's eyes were filled with even more fear, and he hugged Gu Yuehuai's waist tightly and refused to let go.
Gu Yuehuai frowned and looked at Cheng Ling. He didn't expect to encounter such a thing when he came to express his gratitude.
A trace of embarrassment flashed across Cheng Ling's face, and he stood there not knowing what to say.
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