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The dim morning light was like a layer of gauze, gently falling on Meng Sining's courtyard, dyeing this quiet space with a layer of warm gold.
Meng Si Ning woke up early, her eyes sparkling with excitement because today the staff would be coming to install a telephone for her home. In this era of underdeveloped communications, the arrival of the telephone was like a ray of hope, filling Meng Si Ning with longing for a more convenient life in the future.
Meng Si Ning was thrilled, and Lin Xiaodi showed his excitement in his actions. He had been waiting at the gate for a while, and suddenly ran in excitedly, his face flushed, and he shouted, "Sister, I'm coming, I'm coming!"
Meng Si Ning quickly put Xiaobai down from his arms. As soon as he walked out of the house, he saw two workers in blue work clothes carrying tools, talking and laughing as they walked into the yard.
Master Wang, who was walking in front, greeted with a smile: "Comrade Meng, we are here to install a telephone for you!" Master Wang's voice was bright and enthusiastic.
Meng Si Ning hurried forward, her face filled with a warm smile, her eyes curved into crescents: "Thank you for your hard work, please come in, please come in!" As she spoke, she greeted the two masters warmly and helped to serve tea.
Master Wang asked where he wanted to install the phone, and then the two of them looked around outside and carefully checked the cable interface.
The Meng family made such a big noise early in the morning that the neighbors all knew that she had installed a telephone.
Aunt Zhang's wife across the street asked curiously, "Mom, how much money does Meng's family have? They can install it just by a phone call. If the company doesn't install it for them these days, who can afford it?"
And she has rabbits at home. Director Liu said that she has used up the entire storage room for the rabbits. What a waste.”
"How would I know how much money they have, but it's definitely not less."
"What do you mean?"
"Her grandfather had quite a bit of pension before he passed away, as did her father's pension. Her mother left her everything before she remarried, and I heard her grandmother's family also left her a lot. As an outsider, how much can we possibly know? Let's not look at the money, just look at her yard. Who wouldn't be jealous?"
"Yes, Mom, my second uncle's third brother is about the same age as her. Can you help me talk to him?"
Aunt Zhang glanced at her and said, "Forget it. Not to mention that Meng girl has a boyfriend, even if she didn't, her aunt wouldn't agree to your second uncle's condition."
"Are you dating?"
"She said it herself some time ago."
Zhang's daughter-in-law regretted it too late and secretly complained about which man was so lucky.
After the phone was installed, little brother Lin touched the phone with great curiosity, his eyes shining, as if he had found a treasure: "Where is my sister's phone book? I'll call mom." He couldn't wait to share the good news with his mother.
"Yeah." Meng Si Ning responded. The brother and sister leaned over the phone, listening to the "beep...beep..." sound nervously and expectantly. After a few beeps, the mother's familiar and kind voice came from the other end of the phone: "Hello?"
"Mom, we installed a telephone!" Little Brother Lin rushed to say, his voice full of pride, as if the installation of the telephone was his credit.
Meng Si Ning also came over and added, "Mom, it's me, Si Ning! The phone is installed. If you and Uncle Lin miss us in the future, you can call us anytime. Please don't think I'm nagging!" There was a hint of coquettishness in her voice.
The mother smiled gently on the other end of the phone: "Silly girl, I'm so happy, how could I find you annoying? Son, how have you been recently?" The mother's voice was full of love.
Little brother Lin said, "That's great. School is about to start for me." Then he put down the phone, picked up Ponyo, and said seriously, "Ponyo, call out twice so my mother can hear your voice." He wanted his mother to feel the joy of home too.
Meng Si Ning smiled and patted his shoulder: "What's so good about the sound of a kitten? You'll see it when mom comes back. Mom, we don't have anything to do. We just want to tell you about the phone call. How is Uncle Lin?" she asked with concern.
"We are all fine. Your uncle has been busy lately. When we have time, we will find a time to call you." Mom replied.
Little Brother Lin said, "Goodbye, Mom."
After hanging up the phone with her mother, Meng Si Ning sent Lin Xiaodi away, calmed her heartbeat, and dialed the number of Lu Cheng's office: "Armed Office of the Shenqu Shipyard." Her hands trembled slightly, and she felt both nervous and expectant.
"Lu Cheng, it's me." The moment the call was connected, Meng Si Ning's voice softened unconsciously, a faint blush crept onto her cheeks, and her eyes were full of tenderness. She recalled every little moment she had spent with Lu Cheng, and her heart felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey.
"Si Ning, is the phone installed?" Lu Cheng had just hung up the phone with his sister a few minutes ago. When his mind was wandering, a familiar voice came from the receiver. When he heard Meng Si Ning's voice, the corners of his mouth unconsciously raised.
Lu Cheng's voice was filled with a smile, which warmed Meng Si Ning's heart. "Well, I'll call you as soon as it's installed. Lu Cheng, are you busy with work?" she asked with concern.
"Not bad, how about you?"
"After I came back, my boss gave me two days off. Everything is fine. If you want to call me in the future, you can call me in the morning, afternoon or evening."
"Well, it rained here last night, and the temperature dropped a lot."
Meng Si Ning paused and said, "It's still very hot here. It's different in the Shen District. You...you don't want me to knit a sweater for you, do you? I tell you, I can't. However, I can buy one for you, but I don't know your size." She said half-jokingly, with a hint of playfulness in her tone.
Listening to her chattering on the phone, Lu Cheng suddenly thought she was quite cute and laughed unconsciously, his laughter full of doting: "I want to say, take care of yourself. The temperature has fluctuated a lot recently. Don't get sick." His voice was full of concern.
Meng Si Ning smiled. This person, does he want a word of concern? She thought to herself, but the corners of her mouth could not help but rise.
They fell into silence for a while. After an unknown amount of time, Lu Cheng's voice suddenly became gentle and affectionate: "Si Ning, I miss you. Can you give me a photo of you? I want to send it back home so that my family can get to know you." There was a hint of expectation in his voice.
Meng Si Ning's face suddenly turned hot. She lowered her head slightly and said softly, "Okay, I'll pick out a nice photo and send it to you. Will your family dislike me?" She was a little nervous. After all, she was about to face Lu Cheng's family, and she was still a little nervous.
"No, they will definitely like you." Lu Cheng answered without hesitation, full of affirmation and love.
"Haha, so sure?"
“Because I like it.”
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