Chapter 27 Chapter 27 The move began.
The baby stroller that Lin Nanjiang liked was indeed very light and could be folded and stored. Liu Suqin picked it up and found that she could carry it up and down three floors by herself. However, compared with the fashionable and comfortable baby strollers in her memory, it was a bit too simple, and she was a little worried that her daughter would not be comfortable sitting in it.
However, when the little one was really put into the stroller for a test drive, she not only did not reject it, but also giggled out loud. When the adults took turns pushing her around the store, Fangfang clapped her hands and looked like she was enjoying it very much. The people couldn't help laughing, so they obeyed the child's wishes and bought her favorite car.
Lin Nanjiang originally wanted to pick up his daughter to pack up and pay the bill, but when he bent down, he was rejected by his daughter's chubby little hand for the first time.
Although the little guy wasn't strong enough to push him away, Lin Nanjiang's fragile heart was still hurt.
The old father was shocked and helpless, but he finally fastened the child's seat belt, checked out and left, pushing his happy daughter all the way to the electronics store upstairs.
Liu Suqin and Lin Quansheng watched his performance quietly from the side.
The process of buying appliances went smoothly.
Even in the special zone where bosses are everywhere and rich people are everywhere, the audience for such large refrigerators and washing machines is still not very wide. Faced with a limited number of customers, the staff are very warm and thoughtful. After payment and invoice, the manager confirmed the time on the spot, and then arranged for employees to deliver the goods and install them at home. The efficiency was so fast that even Liu Suqin, who said she was in a hurry at the beginning, was a little caught off guard.
Now that she was at the mall, she still wanted to buy some daily necessities that she didn't have at home as planned, so as to avoid making multiple trips in the future. However, it wouldn't be a bad idea to install the appliances earlier, so she discussed it with Lin Nanjiang and Lin Quansheng, and finally they split up into two groups. The spare key to the house was given to Lin Quansheng, and he took the installation master back first.
She and Lin Nanjiang continued shopping with their children.
The supermarket in the mall was bustling with people. Lin Nanjiang saw a man in the distance carrying a large mobile phone and paraded through the streets. He couldn't help but cast an envious glance at him. He stared for a long time, until the man's tall figure completely disappeared from his sight. Only then did he look away and turned back casually, "By the way, wife, do we need a telephone in our house or store?"
Liu Suqin shook her head without thinking, "I'm not a big boss with a busy business and constant calls. How can I expect business to come to me just by sitting in front of the phone? I can't use it at home. There are several public phones at the entrance of the community."
The main reason is that in a few years there will be convenient, smart and cheap PHS, and then Nokia and smart phones. The times are developing rapidly and changing with each passing day. If they spend a huge amount of money to install a phone now and won’t be able to enjoy it for a few years, won’t they look like being taken advantage of?
Lin Nanjiang nodded with difficulty: "You are right, we don't have a phone at home."
He felt quite regretful inside because his wife was reluctant to install even a landline phone, let alone agree to buy him a mobile phone.
He really envied those rich people who had mobile phones hanging around their waists. With this, pedestrians on the whole street would stop to look at them. It was so impressive.
However, this regret only lasted for two seconds.
Lin Nanjiang was no worker who had never seen the world. He knew the market price of a mobile phone. Adding the network fee, he could not get one without 20,000 or 30,000 yuan. Even if his wife allowed him to do it, he would not be willing to spend it. As she said, he was not a big boss who could not do business without a phone. Instead of spending this money, it would be better to save it and buy another apartment.
In order to give him another son in the future, his wife didn't even want her existing Shenzhen hukou. As a father, he naturally had to work harder. No matter whether it was a boy or a girl, he would at least prepare a house for both children.
The revolution has not yet succeeded, comrades still need to work hard, and things like mobile phones are just passing clouds.
Lin Nanjiang convinced himself and focused on purchasing.
The couple spent half a day in the mall and had lunch nearby before returning home with bags full of loot.
The installation master had already left, and the refrigerator and washing machine had also been installed. As soon as Liu Suqin and Lin Nanjiang entered the door, they heard the sound of the washing machine drum running in the master bathroom. Lin Quansheng said that he had taken apart and washed the newly bought sofa covers and tablecloths and sheets, and would hang them up later, and by the way, try out the washing machine to see if it worked well.
"I plugged the refrigerator in and tested it when I installed it. Once I confirmed it was cooling properly, I unplugged it. Now it's empty and I can't use it. But the technician also said that when I start using it, regardless of whether there's anything in it, it's best to keep it turned on. That way, it's less likely to malfunction and will last longer."
"Okay." Lin Nanjiang looked at the vibrating washing machine, feeling quite curious. Then he took the time to check on his good friend, "By the way, have you eaten yet?"
Lin Quansheng nodded. "I think the two technicians are very nice. While they were installing it, they also explained a lot of usage and maintenance methods. If there is a problem in the future and I need repairs, I might have to trouble them, so I treated them to a meal at the restaurant at the entrance of the community. I ordered three dishes and a soup. The roast meat was really delicious."
Lin Nanjiang subconsciously reached for his wallet. "This meal wasn't cheap, was it? How much did it cost?"
Lin Quansheng rolled his eyes unceremoniously, "It's just a meal, how could I not afford it?"
Lin Nanjiang then smiled awkwardly, "I almost forgot, you are now a millionaire, Mr. Lin is so generous!"
"General Lin" accepted the teasing without any guilt.
Seeing his good brother making money to buy a car and a house, Lin Quansheng was envious but not jealous. Nanjiang was able to make a lot of money because he and his wife were capable, but they had never treated him unfairly. After buying the house and shop, they had to renovate it. The continuous expenses had drained the family's assets. Originally, the couple could only rely on themselves outside, let alone support from their family, it was good enough that they did not hold them back.
In such a difficult time, the couple not only did not save unnecessary expenses, but also increased his salary to two thousand despite the financial pressure.
They gave it so firmly that Lin Quansheng felt guilty about taking it.
Although he had been busy running around and helping out a lot inside and outside during those few months, Nanjiang and Suqin were both grateful and could have taken their time and brought up the matter again when they had more money. He had no objection to this. He had been doing as much as he could because he saw that the two of them were under a lot of pressure at the moment. Any help was appreciated.
He never expected that the harder he tried, the more he took advantage of others.
The couple always said that he worked hard, but Lin Quansheng really didn't think so. Could it be more tiring than screwing screws?
You have to know that when they were in the factory before, during the peak season, they had to work an average of more than twelve or thirteen hours a day, and the highest salary was only six or seven hundred yuan a month. The two thousand yuan offered by the Nanjiang couple was enough for him to work for them without sleep.
He was able to have such a good thing because he grew up with the same pants as her.
Feelings are mutual. Lin Quansheng is now so busy being happy for himself and his good brother that he has no time to be jealous of their good life that they can see with their own eyes.
Besides, he didn't need to be jealous. His good brother ate meat while he drank soup. This was a good life that he had never dared to dream of.
Liu Suqin had just settled her daughter down after a long day outside. When the little one returned home, she drank her milk, defecated and urinated, and almost fell asleep as soon as she was put on the sofa. The worried old mother thought for a moment, took out the towel she brought with her and covered her belly. Only then did she feel relieved and turned to ask Lin Quansheng, "Which restaurant did you go to? Since the food is delicious, you can book a table at their house to entertain everyone on the day of moving. It's also more convenient because it's near the community."
Lin Quansheng announced the restaurant's name and reminded her, "Suqin, I heard that the custom here is to cook the first meal in a new house to bring good luck into the new home, so that the future will be prosperous. Even the food is very particular, and it must include chicken and fish, which means there will be plenty every year."
Lin Nanjiang added, "We also need to steam buns and cook glutinous rice balls, which symbolizes prosperity and reunion."
Liu Suqin thought that these two people were really well prepared. There were some details that even she was not clear about. She smiled and said, "Then we can pack the food from the restaurant and set the table ourselves. Then we can go to the supermarket to buy some frozen glutinous rice balls and steamed buns and steam them at home. Shouldn't that count as cooking? There are too many things to do during the day, and there are so many relatives and friends visiting. It will definitely be too late to buy food and cook on the spur of the moment. Let's wait until the evening when we are alone as a family and then make a good home-cooked meal to celebrate."
Lin Nanjiang agreed very much, "That's good too, so we don't have to rush around that day."
Lin Quansheng also laughed, "With this arrangement, moving will be so easy."
Lin Nanjiang: "Every bit of energy we can save is a bit."
The sun was scorching outside, and it was not convenient to walk with the children under the scorching sun, so they were not in a hurry to return to the village.
Although the new house was fully furnished and ready for move-in, it still looked quite empty. The newly bought color TV didn't have an antenna installed yet, so it was basically just for decoration. However, they didn't feel bored. They touched here and looked there, stood on the balcony in the breeze and daydreamed. When they saw the time, it was already four o'clock in the afternoon, so they tidied up a little. Liu Suqin carried her daughter, who had just woken up, to the bathroom to use the toilet and feed her before leaving.
It was almost six o'clock when the tricycle turned into the familiar street. Aunt Zhang was chatting with Uncle Chen and his wife at the gate while waiting for them. She smiled when she saw a few familiar figures in the distance. "You're back! The food is just ready, and the side dishes for the stall are also cut. Let's eat first and then set up the stall. There's no rush."
Lin Nanjiang parked the car in front of Aunt Zhang, thanked her with great surprise, and greeted the landlord and his wife. Liu Suqin also came down with the child in her arms and greeted them, "Is everything tidy at home, Aunt Zhang? Have you eaten yet? And Uncle Chen and Aunt Chen, have you eaten yet?"
Aunt Zhang couldn't wait to take Fangfang from her arms and tease her, and replied casually, "Everything is packed, just grab your bag and go. We haven't had dinner yet."
Uncle Chen and Aunt Chen also said that it was still early and they could eat later.
They were leisurely strolling around, but Lin Nanjiang and Lin Quansheng had to hurry home to move things. Although Aunt Zhang helped to process the food, it was getting dark and time was running out, so they decided to go home early to eat and drink their fill before starting their evening work of moving bricks.
Liu Suqin wasn't hungry yet either, so she just waved at the two of them and stayed at the gate to chat. The landlord happened to pull her aside to gossip, "Xiao Liu, where did you buy your house and how much did it cost?"
She told him the name of the neighborhood, and seeing Mr. Chen's bewildered look, she then described the street and nearby landmarks. Mr. Chen then suddenly understood, a hint of pride on his face, "I know where it is. It's just across the street from my son's house."
Liu Suqin politely asked where Uncle Chen's son lived, then showed surprise and envy, "This is a famous high-end residential area in the city center. It's not only expensive, but also hard to buy even if you have money. Your son must be very capable."
Uncle Chen's mouth was almost grinning from ear to ear, but he was still being modest. "No, no, he bought it a few years ago. It wasn't that expensive. He even borrowed a large sum from me. Unlike you and Xiaolin, you bought a car and a house in Shenzhen at such a young age. That's real talent."
As the two of them were exchanging pleasantries, Aunt Chen, who had been teasing the child with her head down, came over unnoticed and curiously asked her husband, "Is A-Ming's house close to Xiao Liu and the others?"
Uncle Chen nodded affirmatively, "It's very close, about the distance from the east end to the west end of our village."
"So close?"
Liu Suqin also smiled, "Yes, our two families are also destined to be together. Uncle and Aunt, are you free that day? Do you want to come to our new home and have a look? We can also visit Brother Jiaming by the way."
Aunt Chen was very hesitant at first, but when Aunt Zhang helped to drum up some momentum, saying that they were just getting to know each other and that they would have another place to visit when they stayed at their son's house in the city, the landlady was quite tempted. She asked Liu Suqin embarrassedly, "Will that cause you any trouble? I heard that you invited a lot of young people to go to the city with you. It's already very lively. Bringing us along would just add to the chaos, wouldn't it?"
"It's not a big deal. We found a moving company and booked a truck. Actually, with just this little luggage at home, a van can move it all. We also wanted to consider that our friends would be coming with us, so we booked a larger truck so we could all fit in together. Plus, there's still plenty of room for you two." Liu Suqin said enthusiastically, "Besides, moving should be lively and fun. We're new here, and we'd appreciate everyone's help. If you don't mind, let's go together tomorrow."
Aunt Chen quickly shook her head, "This is a happy event. We are so happy that we can't wait to see it. How can we be disgusted?"
Lin Nanjiang, who was moving things in and out of the house, had actually kept one ear open to listen to their conversation. He then leaned over and said, "Then let's go together, Uncle Chen. Is Ming free? We can also invite him along. We also want to thank your Ming for introducing us to a very reliable agent, which helped us buy the house so smoothly."
Uncle Chen didn't have the same delicate thoughts as his wife, but seeing the young couple's hospitality, he nodded readily and said, "Okay, then we'll go join in the fun. Even if Ah Ming is busy at work, he still has time to go out for lunch."
The landlord's spacious and beautiful house was built in recent years, but when the Special Economic Zone started to take off, their place became more and more lively. Uncle Chen was one of the first people in the village to rent out empty rooms in his home to outsiders.
From the old and simple ancestral house to the present dignified and stylish high-rise building, Uncle Chen has been working as a landlord for more than ten years. He has seen all kinds of tenants, some are so lucky that they can win the jackpot by just buying a lottery ticket, some are better than others at doing anything, some are so good at dealing with people that they can talk people into wanting to tell them their passwords, and of course there are also those who are really capable and have become their own bosses.
Compared to these tenants with strong personalities, Kobayashi and his wife can be described as unremarkable.
But Uncle Chen was the only one who favored them from the very beginning and gave them the care and preferential treatment he could as a landlord.
Uncle Chen did this not only because it was not easy for Liu Suqin to be pregnant at the time and he wanted to help as much as he could, but also because he saw that the young couple had clear eyes and were neither humble nor arrogant. They were the kind of good people who had good ideas and were willing to live a down-to-earth life.
In the Special Administrative Region, a city that is developing with each passing day, there is never a shortage of lucky people who get rich overnight. For many people, making money is not difficult, but keeping it is difficult. Anyway, for people like them who work hard to make money and buy a house, they moved from a small rental house in the countryside to a spacious building of their own in the city in just one year. They are definitely the first.
The landlord didn't know that Liu Suqin and Lin Nanjiang had secretly bought a two-story building with a storefront. He was already very proud of his unique vision and the fact that he had never made a mistake.
Ultimately, Xiaolin's background was somewhat modest, but he and his wife were both intelligent and ambitious. Working together, their lives would only get better and better. Three generations of his family had also been digging in the fields, and it was only thanks to their ancestors' presence that they had been able to catch up with the development and relocation of the Special Administrative Region. No one was superior to the other.
However, Xiao Lin is going to live in the city with his wife and children. He and his wife will probably die in the countryside.
Anyway, his son is also working hard in the city, and the two families live close to each other. Xiaolin and Xiaoliu have not changed their attitude towards the former landlord at all because they are moving away. They are still so warm and hospitable. Uncle Chen is also happy to visit them more often in the future.
In this way, Amin in their family will have a reliable and down-to-earth friend. When he gets married and has children in the future, he and his wife can occasionally go to the city to help take care of their grandchildren, and they will have more places to visit and chat. Why not?
Liu Suqin made an appointment with the landlord's family. Lin Nanjiang had finished moving his things and could go move bricks after dinner. She also called Aunt Zhang to go back, because eating would be more delicious in a lively atmosphere.
Life had hope, and time seemed to have accelerated. In the blink of an eye, it was the day to move.
The moving team was very responsible. Lin Nanjiang was found inside the country. They rushed to the countryside early in the morning, and asked locals about the specific location while driving. They found the place more than half an hour earlier than the agreed time.
Fortunately, the landlord's gate was large and spacious enough, and he knew early on that they had ordered a moving truck, so he had the truck drive directly into the yard.
Lin Nanjiang and Lin Quansheng immediately went up to give cigarettes to the drivers and porters, and told them to be gentle and not to break anything. Then they rolled up their sleeves and started working with them. For a while, people were coming and going, and it was very lively.
Liu Suqin didn't want to stay in the house and get in the way, and she was also afraid that the noise would be too loud and scare the child. Although the little girl stretched her neck and screamed, and didn't look frightened at all, she still carried her daughter out of the yard.
The movers arrived too early, and Liu Suqin only had time to take care of the child's physical needs. She borrowed a chair from the landlord and brushed the little one's teeth and washed his face in the yard.
Fangfang is young but developing very fast. She has already grown two small teeth. Liu Suqin immediately put brushing her teeth on the schedule in the morning and evening.
There are not many toothbrushes and toothpastes specially made for babies on the market, so she wraps her fingertips with soft gauze, dips it in a little salt water mixed with warm boiled water, and carefully wipes and cleans the baby's mouth bit by bit.
The whole process was well-established. Liu Suqin took the lead, while Aunt Zhang bustled in and out, bringing her water and towels. She then found the baby cream and talcum powder that the little one often used and brought them over, followed by the clothes to be worn today. In short, Aunt Zhang had completely predicted Liu Suqin's steps, and without any eye contact or verbal reminders, she handed the items that were about to be used to her one by one. They had such a tacit understanding that after less than half a year of getting along, Liu Suqin felt that she could no longer do without Aunt Zhang.
When she started to change the child's clothes, Aunt Zhang neatly packed up the items she had just used one by one. She also packed the child's pajamas that had just been changed into a separate bag and waited to wash and dry them when they arrived at the new home.
The boss's wife said that they had bought a fully automatic washing machine at home, and she would teach her how to use it step by step. From now on, all the family's clothes, quilts and sheets will be washed in the washing machine, which will save her a lot of effort in the morning.
Aunt Zhang has been dealing with laundry and cooking all her life, and her expectations for this kind of high technology are not something that young people can understand. In the past, when someone in the village bought a washing machine or a dryer, she and the older sisters around her were very envious. She didn't expect that she could enjoy this kind of high technology by moving to the city with her boss's family. Aunt Zhang's expectations for moving are no less than those of Liu Suqin and others.
Everyone was busy, and little Fangfang was taken care of gently and meticulously by her mother. She put on perfume, put on a beautiful princess dress, and wore lace stockings and crystal shoes of the same color. Liu Suqin finally put a princess headdress on her. She was so cute that she held her daughter's tender and chubby little face and started to breathe in it.
The little girl was amused by her mother and giggled. Her big eyes like crystal grapes blinked and she looked straight ahead, as if she was particularly happy and beautiful today. But soon, her attention was attracted by the increasingly clear voices outside the yard. She tilted her head to look over and saw a group of young people flocking in.
The friends and fellow villagers invited by Liu Suqin and her friends have arrived.
The child, born in full of love and expectation, seemed to have no idea what being shy was. Among these people, only two girls knew that Liu Suqin basically stayed at home to take care of the children. When the factory was on holiday, they would bring some fruits to play with her and chat about factory gossip. Sometimes they would leave in a hurry after chatting for a few words. Of course, they would stay for a meal if they had time. If the weather was good, Liu Suqin would also take the children and go shopping with them.
The relationship is not as close as it was at the factory, but it is not much more distant either.
It's not so convenient for the boys. The longer the holidays are, the busier Lin Nanjiang is with his business and the less likely he is to be home. It's not easy for them to come to Liu Suqin's house openly. At most, they can meet Lin Nanjiang and Lin Quansheng on the street, put their arms around each other and chat about the past.
So the last time so many people came to the house, it was the little one's full moon party, but she was not at all stage fright. She danced in her mother's arms from a distance and warmly greeted the new uncles and aunts.
The little girl was enthusiastic and everyone cooperated, coming over to greet her. One gently pinched her little face, another touched her little hands and feet, making her so happy that she kicked her chubby legs, and she was so strong that Liu Suqin could hardly hold her.
However, the adults' enthusiasm faded quickly. Seeing that Lin Nanjiang and Lin Quansheng were busy moving things, several strong young men quickly rolled up their sleeves and joined in. Li Hong and the two girls also wanted to join in, but were stopped by Liu Suqin. "There are so many people here, and they'll be done in less than two minutes. Don't bother. You came so early, have you eaten yet?"
They said they had eaten steamed buns on the way. Liu Suqin laughed and said, "Really? If you're not full, don't hold back. There are snacks at home to fill your stomach. But we didn't cook today. We had breakfast at the landlord's house."
"Don't worry, they're all well fed. You really are a mother, look how worried you are." Li Hong came almost every month, and she had watched the little one grow up. As she spoke, she took the child from Liu Suqin's arms with familiar movements and weighed her. "Oh, our Fangfang has gained a lot more weight. She is really a good baby who is easy to raise and will grow up."
After a while of affection, Li Hong returned the little thing to Liu Suqin and took out a box from her bag. "This is a gift that we all pooled our money to buy. You are in a different position now. Do you think this little thing is worthy of your status as a boss lady?"
As they spoke, the box opened, revealing an exquisitely crafted gold bracelet with tassels of the same material dangling from the bottom. With Liu Suqin's extensive experience in gold shopping, the bracelet wasn't heavy, but the design was exquisite and stylish. She waved her hands repeatedly, "This is too expensive. What kind of gift is this? I'm glad you're willing to take time off to come here."
"It's not expensive. We all chipped in together."
"It's just a token of my appreciation." Several people talked at once to persuade her, while holding her hand to put the bracelet on her, and then they praised her a lot.
Liu Suqin looked at the chain glittering in the sun and could only express her gratitude, "Everyone is so polite. How can I feel embarrassed?"
"Don't say that. Seeing you two living a prosperous life, from setting up a stall to buying a house and opening a shop, it has given us a lot of inspiration. Working in a factory is not promising. We should think of other ways out while we are still young. It can be setting up a stall like you, or opening a shop. If you don't have enough capital, you can work hard to save money. If all else fails, you can go back to your hometown to work. It is definitely not as stressful as working in Shenzhen, and you don't need too much capital."
Liu Suqin nodded in agreement, "That's right, saving more money while you're still young and opening a shop back home is also a good idea."
As he spoke, he couldn't help but glance at Li Hong, only to see her raise her arm and shake it, her face full of pride. "This bracelet is so beautiful, I couldn't help but buy one too. It looks pretty good, doesn't it?"
Liu Suqin was a little amused, but still gave a thumbs up, "Your skin is fair, and you look best with gold."
Li Hong: "Everyone says so. It seems I have to work hard to make money and buy myself more gold."
Liu Suqin's heart moved. Just as she was about to ask her best friend from her youth about her plans for the future, she heard Lin Nanjiang calling her from behind, "Suqin, the luggage has been loaded into the car. It's time to pack up and get ready to go."
She had no choice but to swallow her words and called Li Hong and the others, "Let's go, let's get in the car first."
The truck compartment is very high and there is no ladder. Although you can climb up by standing on a stool, it is not very convenient. Therefore, ladies and the elderly are given priority, and others are waiting below ready to help at any time.
Liu Suqin did not have to squeeze with them and was given the special treatment of sitting in the passenger seat with her child.
The car was quickly loaded and set off, carrying most of the passengers into the city in a lively manner.
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