What style do you want?
Wang Houming put down the hammer and came out.
"I want a larger trunk and a double-door wardrobe."
Ruan Qiushui compared the approximate size, and as for the carving patterns, the simpler the better.
These days, being simple and honest is the key to survival.
“Okay, I have one just like this. Since you were introduced by Chen Zhiqing, I'll just give you fifteen yuan.”
This is considered an internal price.
"Thank you in advance, Uncle Wang."
Ruan Qiushui quickly took out fifteen yuan and handed it over.
"Don't worry, I'll have my son deliver it to you in a bit."
Wang Houming received the money and then went to deposit it into the account.
Private trading is no longer allowed. Timber belongs to the collective. He is considered an employee of the brigade and earns work points with his skills.
After thanking them, Chen Fenglan led Ruan Qiushui toward the Gu family's house.
After dawdling for a while, Wang Jun also went out the door.
"This is it."
Chen Fenglan pointed to the large brick and tile house in front of her.
In the entire production brigade, apart from the family of the brigade leader Gu Laoda, only the family of Gu Laoer had built a brick house.
"Chen Zhiqing, wait a moment."
Wang Jun appeared behind the two of them without them noticing and called out softly.
"Comrade Wang Jun, is there anything I can help you with?"
Chen Fenglan was taken aback, and tugged at her sleeve somewhat embarrassedly.
"I... I have something I want to ask you. Can we go somewhere else to talk?"
Wang Jun also blushed deeply.
"this."
Chen Fenglan glanced at Ruan Qiushui with a troubled expression.
"It's alright, Sister Chen, you have to go ahead with your business. I know the way back."
These two are clearly headed for a good relationship, and she can't be a stumbling block.
"Okay."
Chen Fenglan nodded, lowered her head, and followed Wang Jun step by step.
Hello, is anyone home?
The bag was too heavy, so Ruan Qiushui put it down and knocked on the door.
"Coming, coming, who is it?"
Xie Xiuying ran to open the door with a loud voice.
"Little girl, whose family are you from? Who are you looking for?"
Yesterday, Xie Xiuying was at the village entrance and only saw Gu Changfeng. She didn't notice the new educated youth at all.
"Hello, Auntie. I'm Ruan Qiushui, a new educated youth. I'm here to see Gu Changfeng."
After Ruan Qiushui finished speaking, she picked up the cloth bag and handed it forward.
"Oh, my dear girl, you're already here, why are you being so polite?"
"Come in quickly, the third brother is chopping firewood in the yard."
Upon hearing that she had come to see the third brother, Xie Xiuying quickly took a closer look at Ruan Qiushui.
This girl is so beautiful. Big breasts and a perky bottom, she looks like she'd be good at bearing children.
Ruan Qiushui followed him into the courtyard and saw Gu Changfeng wearing a T-shirt and working with an axe.
For some reason, looking at his strong arms, Ruan Qiushui suddenly recalled the scene yesterday when he subconsciously hugged her and protected her.
As she thought about it, her face flushed with embarrassment.
Ruan Qiushui didn't realize she was staring in a daze, but Gu Changfeng did.
Seeing Ruan Qiushui staring straight at him, he felt smug.
Not only did he swing the axe more powerfully, but he also deliberately changed the angle, pretending to wipe sweat with the corner of his clothes, revealing his abs.
"cough."
Ruan Qiushui snapped back to reality. He was handsome, but why did he look a bit greasy?
"Did you come here today to see me about something?"
Gu Changfeng stepped forward and found the shy girl somewhat amusing.
"I just wanted to thank you. Here I brought some dates and brown sugar for you to replenish your blood, as well as some pastries and sausages to provide some nutrition."
The few dry words were somewhat awkward.
I wonder where she went, the one who's usually so quick-witted and can roast people so scathingly.
“Take the item back. It’s just a small tear, nothing to worry about.”
After Gu Changfeng finished speaking, he showed her his right hand and right arm, where the wound had already scabbed over.
"Anyway, I'm not taking it back. You can eat it or not, or you can throw it away."
She's not that stingy; she even takes back the things she gives away.
Gu Changfeng: What should I do if my little girl is a bit stubborn? I need help urgently!
For a moment, the two were speechless. One looked down at his shoes, the other looked up at the sky, unsure of what to say.
Xie Xiuying was observing the two of them when she saw this scene and realized that there was a chance.
Yesterday, her third son came back and said he was discharged from the army due to injury. She was worried about his injury and also concerned about his marriage.
In the past, given the third son's profession and monthly allowance, even though he was a bit older, matchmakers would have come to his door in droves.
But now, the third brother has lost his job and is injured. He has difficulty earning work points in the fields, and I'm afraid everyone will avoid him.
This is great! This girl is so pleasing to the eye. She likes the third son at first glance. Isn't this daughter-in-law coming to him on her own?
I wonder how much dowry this city girl is asking for? Is the salary she saved for her third son enough?
If all else fails, she will borrow from the eldest son's family; she cannot allow her third daughter-in-law to suffer any injustice.
Having made up her mind, Xie Xiuying immediately became enthusiastic.
"Sit down, my dear, I'll make you a bowl of malted milk powder."
This malted milk powder was brought back by her third son as a gift, and she hadn't even been willing to drink it herself. Giving it to her future daughter-in-law now isn't a waste.
"Third brother, you silly boy, why don't you go inside and change your clothes to greet the guests?"
Bare-chested and sweaty, what kind of appearance is that?
"Auntie, don't bother, I'm leaving now."
Ruan Qiushui had no right to stay. In the village, drinking a bowl of plain water was considered polite. A bowl of malted milk powder? What kind of distinguished guest would you be?
"That won't do, honey. I'd like you to stay for a meal at my house."
"Auntie isn't bragging, my cooking skills are among the best in the brigade. Let me show you a few tricks tonight."
"I just bought some meat this morning, so I'll cook it for you. Would you like it stewed or stir-fried?"
Xie Xiuying held Ruan Qiushui's hand, not letting her leave.
She hasn't even properly cultivated a mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship with her future third daughter-in-law yet, how can she just leave like this?
"Auntie, no, no, this is too much trouble for you. I have something to do. Maybe next time."
Since it had escalated to the point of talking about eating meat, Ruan Qiushui felt a little guilty, wondering what this aunt really saw in her.
"What's wrong? What is it? Don't lie to your auntie. Is it because I'm being too enthusiastic that you feel uncomfortable?"
"Don't mind her, my dear. That's just how I am. I'm very hospitable. Don't feel pressured."
Could it be that I was too enthusiastic and scared my daughter-in-law?
"Auntie, I'm so happy that you're so hospitable to me, how could I feel uncomfortable?"
"Here's the thing, I want to cook for myself at the educated youth center. But I'm missing a big iron pot, so I'm thinking of going to town to try my luck and buy one."
That's true, but I'm not in a rush to get the iron pot.
"Oh, is that so? That's perfect. We have a bicycle at home, you can ride it there."
If it weren't for the fear of scaring her little girl, Xie Xiuying would have wanted to let her eat at her house every day.
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