As they walked and talked, Qiu Yuling asked about his health and then emphasized whether he had a partner.
Qiu Dahe looked confused and said no very firmly.
Qiu Yuling didn't dare to bring up the sentence in Wang Xiaotao's letter. No matter whether it was true or not, if she mentioned it, her second brother would go back and report it, and even if Xiaotao made a mistake, she would be punished.
When we arrived at Qiu Dahe and registered at a state-owned restaurant near the guesthouse, it was almost time for lunch.
The brother and sister went in and ordered a dish of braised pork ribs, a dish of pickled cabbage, and two servings of rice.
Qiu Yuling is now used to eating noodles. No matter what dish it is, she can eat it with rice. She wanted to persuade Qiu Dahe not to order rice, but he didn't listen.
Pork chops are 25 cents per portion, cabbage is 5 cents per portion, and rice is 8 cents per portion, which is slightly more expensive than noodles. The key point is that they don't produce rice here.
"I originally gave you a bicycle ticket as a reward this time, and I was thinking of giving it to you. I didn't expect you to ride it. When I get back, I'll exchange it with my comrades for a watch ticket. You might just need it."
"Oh, there's really no need. The school has bells that ring at regular times and places. Besides, there are so many students. I can do whatever others do. There's no need to check my watch."
What she didn't say was that her second brother is already twenty years old this year, and when he goes back, Mother Qiu will start nagging her daughter-in-law. Maybe he can use the bicycle ticket himself.
As for myself, if I really want to wear a watch, it’s not a big deal. At most, I can let my second brother bear the reputation and send a message. It’s not a big deal.
"You said we could move out next semester and told me to go back and ask. I have a comrade from Lan City. I'd like to see if he can recommend a good place for us to rent. As for the old man's place you mentioned, I'll check it out when I get a chance."
Qiu Yuling said she wanted to go to school part-time and did not mention anything like buying a house. She had given up on the idea. In fact, the old man's place was suitable, but also not suitable.
What makes her suitable is the security of knowing her inside and out, but what makes her unsuitable is that the old man treats her too well. After she moved out, he provided her with this and that, and it was easy for her to take advantage of him, but it was hard to repay his kindness.
"Don't bother my comrades. I was just saying this. The dormitory is pretty good. They are all older than me and take good care of me. They are all studious and no one likes to cause trouble."
As she said that, she picked up another piece of braised pork ribs and put it into her second brother's bowl.
"Eat quickly. I've always had a big appetite. I can't eat any more."
"You've grown a lot taller, but why do you still eat as much as cat food?" At first, Qiu Dahe just thought that the girl was considerate and frugal.
Later I found out that she really couldn't eat anymore, and it wasn't enough for her, so she sent her sister to buy two more steamed buns and dipped them in the juice to make them complete.
"Second brother, how long can you stay this time? Can you wait until my third brother and I have our holiday?"
"There's only a month left, so I'll be delayed for several days on the road. I'll come to your place, and then stop by the third brother's place on the way back.
You just said that my eldest brother has gone to Yaojie Farm, so I thought I'd go check it out, stay home for a few days, and visit my uncles. It should be almost time for that, right? "
Seeing Qiu Yuling's disappointed face, Qiu Dahe smiled and said, "It's okay. When Second Brother comes back, he will come to see you again before leaving. You just study hard, and when Second Brother works hard again, he will apply for a dormitory. Then you can come up with our mother during the summer vacation."
Qiu Yuling knew that he was treating her like a child. Wouldn't he have to get married to get a house? Otherwise, it would be a single dormitory. What would happen if she and her mother went there and lived in a dormitory with a bunch of grown men?
But I didn't spoil his fun. I just told him that none of these things mattered. He just had to work safely and happily. No matter how high his position or treatment was, it was not as important to the Qiu family as his good health.
Qiu Dahe rubbed his little sister's head, which no longer had any alopecia, and said, "You're worrying about nothing. You're just like our grandma."
"How's grandma? Are you tired? Is Fourth Aunt's baby easy to take care of?"
She did know that she had given birth to another son, named Zhou Mingrui. The two brothers were one and a half years apart in age. For the old lady at such an old age, this job was really not an easy one.
"It's okay. Fourth Aunt is at work, Mingliang is in daycare, and Grandma is only taking care of Mingrui. When I went there, he was in good spirits. He even made some hemp rope for Mom and asked me to bring it to her..."
Qiu Yuling felt a little relieved because her fourth aunt had a plan in mind and there was no need for the old lady to use it too practically.
"I'll take you back later. Tomorrow, I won't be back, so I'll go with you to see your godfather. According to what you said, it's all thanks to the old man that Eldest Brother got through. We can't just talk about it.
You are riding someone else's bicycle again. The second brother thought about it and felt that the bicycle ticket was not given for free. He would give it to the owner as a gift when he went there tomorrow. No matter how the owner arranged it, it was his intention at all.
At noon, my second brother will pick you up. You can take the afternoon off and we can go together..."
"Tomorrow is a holiday, so why bother spending money and getting me a room? Why are you being so stingy?"
Qiu Dahe rubbed the back of his head. He had completely forgotten about this.
"It's my fault for not remembering the date. You won't be going back to the dormitory today. Tomorrow morning, accompany me to the department store to buy some things, and then we'll go to visit the old man." After he was done, he could go back and tell his parents about it.
The brother and sister chatted for half the night before going back to their respective rooms to sleep.
The next day, it was Qiu Dahe who woke up his sister again, "Yuling, hurry up and go for a run with your brother. When you come back, we'll be in time to go to the department store."
"Here he comes." Qiu Yuling was stunned for a moment before she remembered where she was. Her second brother was so fashionable that he even went for a morning run.
Qiu Yuling got up, wrapped herself in cotton clothes, and tied a scarf.
"You're wearing too much. You'll definitely feel hot soon."
"I know. I didn't plan to run. I'll take your bag and ride my bike with you. You can run to the department store in just the right time. How about that?"
When Qiu Dahe smiled, he showed the same little fangs as his younger sister, but his younger sister didn't suffer any loss at all.
"Okay then, let's go and see whether your wheels are faster or my second brother's."
Wow, this young man is quite motivated. Qiu Yuling deliberately remembered the wrong route and took her second brother on a lot of detours.
But her second brother always follows her like a shadow. If she goes fast, he goes fast too. If she goes slow, he laughs. Is it like the chain of his bicycle has fallen off?
Even though he had walked her till she was tired, he still looked full of energy and had thrown his cotton coat over her and hung it on the handlebars of the bicycle.
It was a cold day, and he was wearing a green vest. The young girls and wives passing by on their way to work all looked at him, which made Qiu Yuling feel socially anxious.
"Put it on quickly, or you'll catch a cold if you sweat." Her hormones are really overpowering. She had never noticed her second brother like this before.
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