In that era, not everyone had a telephone at home. Neither Liu Qiao nor Chen Yun had one installed at home, so Liu Qiao could only call Liu Zhiguo at his workplace. However, Liu Zhiguo happened to be home, so Liu Qiao had to take her home.
After passing the reception room, they found their parcels. It turned out to be the dowry quilts, pillows, bed sheets, etc. sent by Zhang Meixiang. Chen Yun was naturally overjoyed. These were all carefully selected by her and her mother. The quilt cover was sewed by her and her mother. The big parcel weighed 50 kilograms. Fortunately, Liu Qiao was there, so she didn't have to do anything.
When Qin Guizhi saw them, she quickly asked them to come over for dinner. Chen Yun wanted to refuse, but Liu Qiao agreed immediately.
After entering his room, Liu Qiao explained: "Although we don't usually have to curry favor with her, Aunt Qin is kind to me after all, and she is also warm-hearted. Her son, daughter-in-law and grandson are here, so we just treat them as guests."
"Well, okay." She didn't like useless socializing, and she couldn't get along with Qin Guizhi. In fact, she was quite popular with the elderly, but she didn't feel comfortable with Qin Guizhi. She was both an elder and a big sister, and she was very partial to Liu Qiao. Because she was partial to her husband, she seemed to have to ask her to agree with him. She didn't like this feeling, as if she had an extra mother-in-law, the kind that was a little picky.
On the other hand, she also knew that her superiors favored her husband, which was a good thing for him, and she didn't want to hold him back.
Maybe her husband is willing to explain to her once or twice because they are still in the honeymoon period and their affection may be worn away by trivial matters in the future, which is not what she wants to see.
She was reluctant in her heart, but she had a smile on her face, and no one could tell. No matter how thoughtful Liu Qiao was, he was still a man, and he thought Chen Yun was happy not to have to cook!
When the two of them were leaving, Chen Dafen came back happily holding the child. Seeing that they were still holding things in their hands, she asked curiously, "Where are you going on New Year's Day?"
We all came to Longcheng from other places. Where are you going with these things?
Liu Qiao smiled and said, "We're going to have dinner at Aunt Qin's place. Do you want to come with us, sister-in-law?"
In fact, everyone knew that Chen Dafen had received favors from the group leader and should have a closer relationship with him. It was just that Qin Guizhi listened to gossip, but the ones who were really close to her were Liu Qiao and the others.
She shook her head: "Unfortunately, I just ate. You guys should go quickly."
After going downstairs, Chen Yun poked him and said, "Thank you. You always say it proactively because you are afraid that I will be embarrassed." Anyone with a discerning eye can see how much Chen Dafen flatters Qin Guizhi. She was not included in the group leader's dinner when they went to his house. If she had said it at that time, Chen Dafen would definitely think that she was showing off.
Liu Qiao pointed to his chest and said, "I did it for my heart. With more people, our family building becomes complicated. I think I can handle it if I am here. If I am not here, there will be no way."
"Actually, there's no need to be like this. Do you really think of me as such a fragile person? I'm a very strong person. Brother Liu Qiao, don't think too much about me in the future. Otherwise, I will treat myself like a child." Chen Yun smiled.
Liu Qiao smiled brightly: "Okay, but I don't want you to suffer any injustice." His little girl was actually not as fragile as he thought, but the more she was like this, the more distressed he felt.
When they arrived at Qin Guizhi's place, they found that Qin Guizhi had not moved to the new family building, but was still living in a bungalow on the other side. There were many potted plants in front of the bungalow, and Liu Qiao walked in with ease. Qin Guizhi saw him coming and happily said to her son next to her, "This is the battalion commander of the fifth battalion in the regiment, let's get to know him."
Most people would not be able to follow this introduction, but Liu Qiao started talking to Captain Zhang's son very enthusiastically.
After Chen Yun followed in, a young woman in the living room was feeding her son an apple. Liu Qiao was talking to Captain Zhang and his son, and Qin Guizhi was also talking inside.
She had no choice but to listen quietly. Qin Guizhi's daughter-in-law handed her an apple, and then she spoke a few words to her in a neutral tone.
After they finished talking, Qin Guizhi went to the kitchen to bring out the bean curd. Chen Yun couldn't just sit there and help serve the dishes. Qin Guizhi said to her, "Xiao Chen, you haven't tried our Northeast sticky bean curd, right? It's so delicious. There's also braised pork slices. Come and try Aunt Qin's cooking."
"Okay." Chen Yun said with a smile.
Qin Guizhi felt a little better when she saw her helping to serve the dishes.
After Chen Yun sat at the table, Liu Qiao sat on her left, and the headman's daughter-in-law, who was holding a child, sat on her right. The men were still talking and laughing. Qin Guizhi in the middle was talking particularly excitedly and even drank white wine. Liu Qiao also took the initiative to toast her.
Chen Yuncai felt that one should not judge a person by his appearance. Qin Guizhi usually acted like a Buddha in front of the military wives, without much emotional fluctuation. But now, she was drinking and telling jokes in front of her family, just like a female husband.
She was absolutely not allowed to touch alcohol because she didn't like it. Moreover, Qin Guizhi was talking so excitedly that she was too embarrassed to interrupt. Occasionally, when she did, Qin Guizhi would pull her over and continue talking. She was experienced and spoke beautifully, and Chen Yun obviously felt that she was more attractive than what she said, so she stopped talking.
Liu Qiao was very adaptable at the dinner table, but when he looked at Chen Yun, who was eating there obediently, he felt a little bit upset. It was not because of the wife's duty. It was because he felt that Chen Yun was not suitable for such an occasion. She tried hard to cater to him, but she was still a little restrained. If she could run away, she would definitely leave immediately.
This is not to say that Chen Yun does not understand the ways of the world. In fact, she is very polite and can chat with others, but she still has too little experience in socializing at the table. At the table, people brag, drink, and build relationships. He has been practicing this since he was a child and is very familiar with it. But Yunyun has been a good girl since she was a child. After all, she is young and has little experience, so it is normal for her not to understand these things.
"Yunyun, try this squirrel mandarin fish, it's delicious." Liu Qiao picked up the dish farthest from Chen Yun.
Chen Yun tasted it and found it sour and sweet. She actually ate a few more pieces.
Qin Guizhi immediately moved the dishes in front of Chen Yun: "Xiao Chen, eat more if you like. What else do you like to eat? I'll move it to the front for you. Don't be so polite. It's just like home when you come here."
Qin Guizhi immediately changed several dishes and placed them in front of Chen Yun, who politely thanked her.
"Aunt Qin, don't bother yourself. Everything is possible."
Qin Guizhi smiled and said, "Why are you being so polite to me? Just eat whatever you want. I'm telling you how many times Liu Qiao has eaten at our house. Don't be so polite."
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