Chapter 45
Gu Qi stared at his mother in a daze.
At first, when he heard the sad news that his father had died, he couldn't believe it.
How he wished he was still an ignorant child, not understanding what death meant, so he could pretend he knew nothing and continue to be a carefree kid.
But unfortunately, he was already eight years old and had always been precocious. The moment he saw his mother and grandfather fainting from crying, he realized that this family would never be the same again.
Later, Mom packed her bags and left.
His grandparents looked at him with loving heart. They said that Xiao Qi should become more sensible and wait for his mother to come back, so he began his long wait.
He missed his dad and his mom.
On countless nights when he couldn't sleep, he would quietly move a chair, sit outside the yard, and look towards the village entrance.
He quietly comforted himself that his mother would definitely come back, but he didn't expect that when his mother came back, she would bring an uncle with her.
When in front of him, my mother and uncle would flirt with each other as if they were alone.
It was as if Dad had never existed.
"Xiao Qi, what's wrong with you? Are you blaming your mom? As soon as I stepped out of the shadows, I came to pick you up immediately." Liu Anqin stroked her son's face and burst into tears.
Gu Qi shook his head: "I don't blame you."
It was only after he started living in the village that he realized that many people were living very hard lives. But even during the most difficult years among the older generation, his mother never suffered.
My grandparents said that my mother had been pampered since she was a child. Although her work unit was in a remote frontier area, she was doing logistics work in the army. With him and my father, their material and spiritual world were very rich.
Dad also said that in their family, mom is a lesbian, and both the big men and the little men have to work together to protect her.
In comparison, my mother's tolerance is weaker, so Gu Qi doesn't blame her.
"You walked out of the shadows with the help of your childhood sweetheart. Have you ever thought about how Xiaoqi got through these days? The child is sensible and has never cried, but I know he feels bad." Grandpa Gu said, "I know I can't stop you from taking Xiaoqi away, but what about after you take the child away? You will have your own children in the future, and Xiaoqi will definitely have to give in in front of those children."
"Dad, why are you getting more and more confused?" Liu Anqin's face looked a little worse. "No matter what, Xiaoqi is also my son. I value him so much, how could I let him suffer any injustice? You should know that those who can be rehabilitated now are not ordinary families. Zhou Xin will definitely provide Xiaoqi with the best life in the future!"
Having said that, we are back to the topic.
Liu Anqin was Gu Qi's mother, so she naturally had the right to take him away. At this moment, she frowned and said directly, "We don't want these clothes anymore. Let's go. Mom will go to the department store to buy you some clothes later."
As soon as she finished speaking, she pulled Gu Qi out.
The child is reluctant to leave his grandfather, but he also misses his mother.
Feeling the warmth from his mother holding his hand, Gu Qi's heart couldn't help but tremble.
He craved such warmth.
…
After Youyou woke up, she was still feeling groggy.
Perhaps it had been a long time since she had had such a predictive dream, and for a moment, she could not tell the difference between dreams and reality.
The sound of mother and Lin Li talking came from outside.
"Jin Yu, you should think carefully about what Lu Jing just said. You are raising two children alone and need money everywhere. It is understandable that you want to start your own business. But it is impossible to start your own business now. There are indeed some private family workshops in the city, but we are cooperating with a state-owned garment factory. The factory director will definitely not turn a blind eye and condone this behavior, right?"
Meng Jinyu said: "I know, but Comrade Lu asked me to work at the Red Star Garment Factory, which is still not appropriate."
Lin Li is a reasonable and considerate person, so she would naturally consider things from Meng Jinyu's perspective: "According to her, you have to work as a temporary worker at the Red Star Garment Factory first, so you are not suitable, right? However, the salary and benefits of state-owned garment factories are very good. Even if you work as a temporary worker now, Lu Jing said that there were temporary workers who were converted to regular employees in their company before."
Meng Jinyu knew that Lin Zhiqing had good intentions.
However, she is not alone now and has two little ones to raise at home. If she takes them to the city to work as temporary workers, it would be too risky and their lives may not be better than they are now.
Firstly, the company will not arrange housing for temporary workers. In addition, the welfare benefits of temporary workers are much worse than those of regular workers. She will have to arrange for the children to study in the town school, and the tuition fees are a considerable expense. I am afraid that the children will suffer.
Of course, many times we have to consider the long-term, which is also what Lin Zhiqing meant, but Meng Jinyu knows in her heart that in a few years, a large number of state-owned garment factories will go bankrupt, ushering in a wave of layoffs, and the Red Star Garment Factory is one of the bankrupt factories.
Having said that, if she had the chance to become close friends with Lu Jing in the future, she would still have to ask the other party to leave a way out in advance. After all, Lu Jing was very concerned about her affairs this time.
"It would be a shame to give up such a good opportunity. But it is true that if you move to the city with your two children, you will have to bear more pressure." Lin Li fell into deep thought, "Let's think of other ways."
Meng Jinyu wondered if there was any compromise that would allow the cooperation to continue.
At this stage, individuals are not allowed to buy and sell privately. If reported, they will definitely be charged with speculation and there is no escape.
But what if it is public-to-public cooperation?
Meng Jinyu's eyes lit up: "If the rural cooperative established by the village collective trades with the state-owned garment factory in an external form, is this feasible?"
After hearing what Meng Jinyu said, Lin Zhiqing suddenly understood.
"I seem to have heard of this kind of cooperation before..." Her tone also became excited, "If this is the case, then it couldn't be better. Lu Jing should not have gone far, I will chase her out and discuss it with her, otherwise it will be too late!"
As soon as Lin Li finished speaking, she immediately stood up and said goodbye.
At this moment, Youyou in the room also startled, as if she suddenly woke up.
"I have to go out!" Youyou shouted, "Otherwise it will be too late!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she got off the kang and ran outside.
Looking at Youyou's impetuous back, Shanshan scratched his head.
What's going on?
Brother Gu Qi is Youyou’s good friend. Knowing that he suffered a lot of grievances in his dream, how could Youyou just sit back and watch?
It must be painful to have your edges smoothed out by reality.
Youyou hopes that the little brother will never cause trouble or be afraid of trouble, just like when he chased away the fat boy in the class, instead of becoming the inferior and cowardly person in her dream.
Youyou spread out her short legs and ran wildly around the village.
But just as she ran to the village entrance, she suddenly realized that she still didn't know where Brother Gu Qi lived.
Little Tuanzi quickly used his brain and decided to go find Teacher Lin.
She ran to Teacher Lin with a whoosh.
At this moment, Lin Li and Meng Jinyu stopped Lu Jing at the entrance of the village, and the three of them discussed the cooperation issues between the commune and the unit.
When they saw Youyou coming, they didn't think that the child was disturbing them, but listened to her patiently.
It’s a pity that Lin Li doesn’t know where Gu Qi lives.
"The teachers in the office often talk about that child. But he is a second-grade student, and I have never noticed where he lives." Lin Li said apologetically, and suddenly remembered something, "Oh, Jin Minmin might know. She was the one who sorted out the student information of the whole school at that time."
Youyou was a little disappointed at first, but after hearing the second half of Teacher Lin’s words, her eyes immediately lit up.
“Wait—Youyou!” Lin Li almost couldn’t catch up with the little girl. “What happened back then was so ugly, Jin Minmin probably wouldn’t tell you…”
But before she could finish her words, Youyou flew away like a gust of wind.
Lin Li was anxiously waiting behind.
Meng Jinyu smiled and said, "It's okay. Children have their own ways. Don't underestimate Youyou."
After hearing this, Lin Li couldn't help but smile knowingly.
Yes, this little guy is very clever and can come up with many ideas in his little head.
Anyway, we are all in the same village, and little Tuanzi won't be in danger, so just let her go.
"Comrade Lu Jing, where were we just now..." Meng Jinyu turned her attention back to the business.
However, Lu Jing just looked at Youyou's back with a look of emotion on his face.
I've heard Lin Li say before that there's a lovely little girl in the village. When I saw her today, her big watery eyes were twinkling, and she really was very clever.
My daughter is still the best, so soft and cute, wearing a little cotton jacket and pigtails, and because she just woke up from a nap, her soft hair is messy.
That's so cute.
…
Jiang Huanming had already sent Nie Xiaojia, who was crying like a tearful child, back home.
When he arrived at Jin Minmin's house, he hesitated for a moment, but seeing that there were no villagers passing by, he went straight in.
But even if someone really saw him, he was not afraid. His life was already depressing enough. People pointed fingers at him wherever he went anyway. What could this one more time do?
However, when Jin Minmin saw Jiang Huanming, she was frightened and quickly put down her youngest son and walked out.
"Comrade Jiang, why are you here?" she asked.
Ever since Ruan Jinguo ignored her and she lost her job, Jin Minmin no longer treated Jiang Huanming as indifferently as before.
However, it's not that lively.
Jiang Huanming was like a way out she left for herself. When she was really desperate, perhaps she would consider him.
But not now.
"Xiaojia was playing with her friends and they had a conflict. I saw the child crying pitifully, so I brought her back," said Jiang Huanming.
Jin Minmin glanced out the window, fearing that someone might have seen Jiang Huanming, and that she would never be able to clear herself of guilt even if she jumped into the Yellow River.
"Our Xiaojia is like this, she is too weak. I often tell her that she should be a little tougher. After all, some children just bully the weak and fear the strong." Jin Minmin touched her daughter's hair helplessly.
Jiang Huanming smiled and said, "Being soft-tempered has its advantages."
I have to admit that Jin Minmin is really the beauty of the village.
Although her living conditions are so difficult now, the tenderness in her eyes is still there, and her whole temperament exudes a sense of fragility, which makes people feel pity for her.
Why didn’t Jiang Huanming get along with Meng Jinyu in the past?
Actually, Meng Jinyu was in line with his aesthetic taste, but she was too strong-willed and liked to do everything herself. Therefore, in front of her, he did not have any sense of superiority, nor could he arouse the slightest desire to protect her.
But Ruan Wenwen is different. She knows how to show weakness and often has red eyes in front of him, just like Jin Minmin now.
"Comrade Jiang, why are your eye circles so dark? Didn't you sleep well these two days?" Jin Minmin asked.
Jiang Huanming sighed, "My mother-in-law is here. She has no one to take care of her in Xiangyu Village, so she came to live in my house. My family definitely doesn't welcome her, but she's an old lady, and she's pitiful. We can't just kick her out."
"You are such a good person." Jin Minmin was stunned for a moment, "But, I almost forgot that your wife is still in the labor camp."
"I will divorce her when she comes back," Jiang Huanming said anxiously. "Then I will let her take her mother with her. I will have done my best."
Jiang Huanming wants to consider his own lifelong affairs.
Even though she was a widow with two children, Nie Xiaojia was so well-behaved and Nie Xiaowen was young and easy to raise. Besides, she was a teacher in the commune primary school, so their lives would not be too bad in the future.
He has been married twice, so how could he still despise her?
Jin Minmin did not respond to Jiang Huanming's words.
She even disliked him because his family had a lot of problems.
But to be honest, Jiang Huanming is not without any advantages. After all, he is handsome and has a stable job.
But even if they want to live together in the future, they have to wait until he gets divorced. She is not someone who can't make sense, so she doesn't want to follow him without knowing the reason.
Let's see how he performs in the future.
Jin Minmin cleverly avoided the issue of divorce and started chatting with him.
Jiang Huanming has never had anyone to talk to. He finally met Zhou Zhiqing who supported him. However, a few days ago, he didn't know what Zhou Zhiqing did wrong, but he was actually kicked out of Fenglin Village. He felt regretful for a long time.
It is precisely because of this that he feels much more comfortable after talking to Jin Minmin.
Jiang Huanming sat down in the main room and chatted with Jin Minmin, trying to develop some feelings with her.
Nie Xiaojia watched this scene with shining eyes. She went back to the house obediently to look after her brother without disturbing him.
She likes Uncle Jiang and his bicycle.
Jin Minmin took a cup and poured boiled water for Jiang Huanming.
As the two were talking, they heard someone knocking on the door.
She was startled.
The knocking sound on the door was very regular, as if the person knew there was someone at home and would knock until the end of time without waiting for anyone to open the door.
Who is it?
If the other party saw a man in the house, wouldn't it spread all over the village?
She doesn't want to be labeled as a widow who is always surrounded by trouble!
"Teacher Jin, why don't you open the door?" Jiang Huanming asked puzzledly.
Seeing that he had no idea what was going on, Jin Minmin suppressed the urge to roll her eyes and reluctantly got up to open the door.
But after opening the door, the heart that had been hanging in her throat finally settled down.
It’s actually Youyou.
A little girl can't make any noise.
"Is there something wrong?" Jin Minmin asked in a cold tone.
Youyou asked politely, "Teacher Jin, do you know where second-grade student Gu Qi lives?"
"I don't know." Jin Minmin frowned. She hated Youyou hanging out with city kids.
Youyou stared at Jin Minmin with her distinct black and white eyes: "But Teacher Lin said that you are responsible for organizing student information."
"I forgot." Jin Minmin lowered her voice, fearing that Jiang Huanming would run out after hearing her daughter's voice, so she wanted to send her away as soon as possible.
"But you haven't even thought about it." Youyou refused to give in, her little cheeks puffed up, and she looked a little unhappy.
"I can't think of it." Jin Minmin didn't want to argue with her anymore and pretended to close the door.
But who would have thought that the little girl would move her head forward, stand on tiptoes, and look at the half-exposed figure in the house.
"Hey - that person is not -" she said in a baby voice while preparing to walk into the house.
Jin Minmin's eyelids jumped, and she quickly grabbed Youyou's hand and dragged her out of the door: "Let me think, Gu Qi should live in Tanqiao Village."
"Thank you, Teacher Jin." Youyou opened her little mouth and ran away with a smile.
Looking at her cheerful back, Jin Minmin gritted her teeth and closed the door.
At this time, Jiang Huanming didn't even notice that his little girl came and left.
He just sat on the stool, holding the cup in one hand and drinking some boiled water, thinking about it, not knowing when Ruan Wenwen would come back.
If I try to contact the labor camp where Ruan Wenwen is working and request a divorce, I don’t know if anyone will approve it.
He and Ruan Wenwen were not deeply in love, but just a few days after their marriage, she was arrested and sent to a labor camp. Prisoners in labor camps all had moral problems. As a formal employee of a state-owned unit, there was no reason for him to waste time with her, right?
But divorcing a prisoner - is there any precedent for this?
I still have to go and find out the situation first.
Jiang Huanming stood up and said, "Comrade Jin, I have something else to do. I have to go back first."
…
There was a reason why Youyou rushed to Gu's house so anxiously.
In her dream, she not only saw what happened to Brother Gu Qi, but also saw that on the day Brother Gu Qi was taken away by his mother, the old grandfather in the family suddenly had a serious health problem. Because there was no one at home, he could not be sent to the hospital in time, so he developed a chronic illness, and his health deteriorated, and eventually he passed away.
Before the old man passed away, he must have been unable to let go of this family.
If the old grandfather could live longer, then Brother Gu Qi, who came back with his luggage, would not have been left unloved before his wounds had healed.
In short, the old man is very pitiful, and the little brother is also pitiful.
Since Youyou knows the development of the whole matter, you must take care of it!
After all, it was the first time to Tanqiao Village. Youyou was afraid of getting lost, so before leaving, she went to Jiang's house to find a helper.
The elder sister is unreliable and she has to turn to her elder brother at critical moments. Little Tuanzi knows this very well.
After Jiang Cheng was called out, Youyou walked in front, bringing her brother with her, and set off in a heroic and high-spirited manner!
…
"Do you really want to leave?" Old Master Gu looked at Gu Qi.
He knew that although his grandson was by his side every day, he was always thinking about Liu Anqin.
This is normal. After all, children's hearts are with their mothers. But when the old man thought about what kind of suffering Gu Qi might suffer after being taken away, his heart was torn.
He has already lost his son, and now only hopes to raise his grandson well, but now it seems that it has become a luxury.
"Grandpa, I will come back to see you." Gu Qi lowered his head and said softly, as if he had done something wrong.
Old Master Gu was startled, as if a bigger stone was pressing on his heart.
The child’s psychological burden is already heavy enough, is he going to become a pressure on the child as well?
Since everything is a foregone conclusion, why bother to persist?
Mr. Gu just felt as if an invisible hand was tightening his heart, making it difficult for him to breathe.
He closed his eyes, and opened them again after a long time, pretending nothing had happened, and said to Gu Qi: "It's up to you to come back or not. Now that there's one less kid at home, I can finally have a good rest."
Gu Qi raised his head and looked at his grandfather cautiously.
He always felt that if he went with his mother, he would be sorry for his grandfather.
After all, grandpa loves him so much.
But now, grandpa looks like he is relieved...
"If you want to leave, leave quickly. I have to prepare dinner." Old Master Gu waved his hand.
Looking at her father-in-law who was holding on, Liu Anqin's nose felt sore unconsciously.
Her eyes were red, she lowered them, and said to Gu Qi: "Xiao Qi, let's go."
Mr. Gu followed them out.
Standing at the door, the old man waved at Zhou Xin who was sitting in the car, motioning him to come over.
The old man was a retired cadre with a great demeanor, but Zhou Xin was too proud and arrogant to bother with him.
In the end, Liu Anqin walked to the side of the car and persuaded him to get out.
When Liu Anqin and Zhou Xin walked in front of the old man, many villagers looked over.
Everyone pretended to be doing the things at hand, but in fact, their ears pricked up, eager to get close to them and listen to what they were saying.
It was at this time that Youyou and Jiang Cheng arrived.
Little Tuanzi is young, but he is not ignorant. The little brother wants to leave this place with his mother. How can she stop him?
But if he can’t be stopped, what should the old man do?
The old man fell ill at home alone and missed the best time for rescue. He felt so helpless.
And the little brother will blame himself for this.
Youyou had no interest in watching the fun and was extremely anxious.
Jiang Cheng didn’t know that his sister had a dream, he only knew that his sister wanted to keep her good friend.
"Even if your friend moves away, you can still go to the city to see him later," said Jiang Cheng.
Youyou shook her head like a rattle: "It's different! At least today, Brother Gu Qi can't leave. Brother, can you think of a solution?"
Jiang Cheng scratched the back of his head.
He has never been smart enough. His mother’s evaluation of him is that although he is not as clever as his younger brothers and sisters, he is steady in doing things, which is also an advantage.
Now, Jiang Cheng, who was steady, looked at his sister's dependent eyes and couldn't say no.
"Is this really important?" Jiang Cheng couldn't help but ask again.
"It's urgent!" Youyou's little face was full of anxiety.
Jiang Cheng didn't know where his sister learned such a new word, but seeing the little girl so anxious that her eyes were about to burst into flames, he couldn't bear it.
"Okay, brother will help you." Jiang Cheng patted his chest and asked his sister to wait there.
Youyou waited for a while and saw her brother coming back, holding a small piece of iron in his hand.
The little dumpling blinked his eyes, looking curious.
The next second, her brother squatted beside the car, raised his hand, and with a "snap", he stabbed the iron sheet into the tire.
Seeing that her brother was about to make the next move, Youyou shrank her neck in fear and hurried to cover him.
"Brother Gu Qi!"
Youyou ran to Gu Qi with a "da da da" sound.
Looking at the little sister's soft smile, he was slightly stunned, and his brows gradually relaxed: "Why is Youyou here?"
Liu Anqin smiled at the little girl and said, "Are you Gu Qi's friend? Come play over there."
After the two children walked aside, Liu Anqin said to the old man, "Dad, don't worry, Zhou Xin will definitely treat Xiao Qi well."
Mr. Gu is so old that he can tell who is a human and who is a ghost at a glance.
Although Zhou Xin is arrogant and doesn't seem like the kind of person who would care about his wife and stepson, it's obvious that he is an upright person and wouldn't abuse his children.
The old man wanted to keep Gu Qi by his side, but the child was very dependent on his mother, and he couldn't interfere.
He stretched his hand too far, and in the end the one who got hurt was his precious grandson.
Old Man Gu sighed and said to Zhou Xin, "Xiao Qi is a sensitive child, but he is worry-free and will not cause trouble for the family."
Zhou Xin remained calm: "Please rest assured, we will take good care of him."
"Dad, you have to take care of your health after we leave," said Liu Anqin.
"Don't call me dad anymore." Old Master Gu waved his hand, "You guys go."
Liu Anqin breathed a sigh of relief, called Gu Qi to leave, and said to Youyou: "Little one, when you are free in the future, you can come and play with Gu Qi."
Youyou blinked and looked at Liu Anqin.
What a beautiful aunt, but she is too weak and she doesn’t like it.
Gu Qi looked back every few steps and finally got into the car.
The moment he got into the car, he looked at his grandfather outside the window.
The old man was wearing thin clothes, standing in the cold wind, looking at their car from afar.
Gu Qi's eyes couldn't help but turn red.
"Why can't the car move?" Suddenly, an irritated voice sounded.
Zhou Xin opened the car door and Liu Anqin quickly followed him out.
He squatted beside the rear tire, frowned and checked it, and said impatiently: "How did the tire get punctured? It's true that poor mountains and bad waters produce unruly people."
He couldn't help but recall the time when he lived in the cowshed. He and his family were splashed with cow dung and spat on, and he felt humiliated whenever he thought about it.
"What should we do?" Liu Anqin looked surprised. "How about we take the bus back?"
Zhou Xin said unhappily, "Take the bus back, and leave the bus here?"
Seeing Liu Anqin pursed her lips because of his choking, he said in a gentle voice: "Forget it, you two can stay here for today. I will take the bus back to the city and ask how to repair the car. Tomorrow morning, when the car is repaired, I will come to pick you and your son up."
Liu Anqin was a person without her own opinion, so she immediately accepted his arrangement.
The trunk door opened, and when Gu Qi got out of the car, he unconsciously raised the corners of his lips and ran towards his grandfather.
Old Master Gu looked at his smiling face, was startled at first, and then he also showed a kind smile.
A child is a child. He wants to follow his mother, but also wants to stay with his grandfather.
At this moment, even if we just stay one more night, we can be so happy.
"Grandpa." Gu Qi ran to Grandpa Gu.
The old man touched his grandson's head and raised his eyes slightly.
He saw Youyou and Jiang Cheng covering their mouths and laughing not far away.
I just saw these two kids whispering to each other, and I didn't know what they were doing.
I didn't expect this was the idea.
Although it might not be very kind to Zhou Xin to think this way, Mr. Gu really wanted to thank them.
"Grandpa will make you twice-cooked pork tonight." The old man carried his grandson on his back and walked into the house.
Looking at their backs, Liu Anqin felt mixed emotions.
Gu Qi has always been a sentimental child. It might be too cruel to take him away.
…
After Meng Jinyu sent Lu Jing away, there has been no new good news.
Lu Jing's child is still young, so she is still on vacation. I think she has to wait until she has time to go back to the garment factory to discuss it with the factory director.
But Meng Jinyu was not in a hurry. Ever since Ruan Jinguo found the way, she made a few small clothes whenever she had time. She was very good at it and saved a considerable sum of money.
What she is anxious about now is buying a sewing machine.
It was 1977. Although the policy was relaxed in 1978, Meng Jinyu remembered that she did not hear about the household contract responsibility system until 1982. Even in the early 1980s, there was still the crime of speculation.
In other words, we still have to proceed with caution in these years.
She can earn one or two dollars for every piece of clothing she sells. As people's living standards improve, the selling price of clothes can be higher. If she buys a sewing machine, she will be able to make back the money in a year or two.
Now that sewing machines have become a necessity in their home, there is no need to hesitate any longer.
Meng Jinyu found the small iron box. Although she knew how much money there was in the house, even counting every penny, she still felt very excited at this moment.
Including the money she had saved from the Jiang family in the past, the total was one hundred and ninety-eight yuan and seven cents. Meng Jinyu was so happy that she could hardly stop smiling.
She was just laughing when she saw Shanshan coming over with her short legs. She couldn't help but make a "hush" gesture and said, "Don't tell anyone."
Shanshan naturally nodded continuously. He was a smart kid and of course he knew that wealth should not be shown off.
"Tomorrow morning, Mom will take you and Youyou to town. We'll go look at sewing machines and buy one to take home!"
As Meng Jinyu finished speaking, she saw Shanshan's surprised smile when a soft voice came to her ears.
"Wow! I went to town to buy a sewing machine!" Youyou came back jumping and skipping.
Meng Jinyu chuckled and tickled the little girl's nose.
However, it was not until she arrived in town the next day that Meng Jinyu realized that she was too happy too soon.
The three of them are so naive!
…
Liu Anqin came out of the ward and rubbed her temples.
Zhou Xin stepped forward and asked, "What's going on?"
"The old man had some heart problems, but fortunately he was rescued in time and is now fine. If we were not at home at the time, we don't know if he would have--" Liu Anqin shook her head, "I dare not even think about it."
Liu Anqin has been taking care of the old man in the hospital for several days, but she still feels scared when she thinks of the old man's dark purple face that night.
If they were not there at the time, the old man would probably have fainted and lost consciousness.
It was a blessing for Mr. Gu that the mother and son stayed at Gu's house that night, but when it comes to it, doesn't Liu Anqin also feel that she and her son are lucky?
After all, if something really happened, it would be a regret for both mother and son.
Zhou Xin pondered for a moment and said, "Anqin, since the old man has been rescued, you don't have to visit him often in the future. Also, when you get home, don't talk about this in front of my mother. You know, my mother is quite concerned about your past."
Liu Anqin's eyes dimmed slightly: "Got it, I'll go pay for the two days' treatment first, send the old man back to the village in the afternoon, and then go home with you."
It made things easier since Zhou Xin was driving.
But after all, they were not his family, so he didn't take it seriously. After sending the old man back to Tanqiao Village, he urged Liu Anqin to leave.
"Mom, you go back first." Gu Qi stayed by the old man's bed, "I want to take care of grandpa here."
"No need to take care of me, I'm fine now." Mr. Gu said, "Look, I'm just like a normal person."
But Gu Qi disagreed.
He was really scared by the old man's sudden heart attack that night.
Although the doctor prescribed medicine for grandpa, he was still worried.
Liu Anqin couldn't persuade her son, so she had to let him stay.
When she left, she was worried and gave Zhou Xin many instructions, but she didn't notice that Zhou Xin's face was getting uglier.
…
Several days passed and Meng Jinyu was extremely worried.
Seeing her mother looking worried, Youyou couldn't help but hold her chin and sigh softly.
"Why are you sighing, little kid?" Meng Jinyu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
Youyou's mouth turned down and she said in a baby voice, "We can't buy a sewing machine, what should we do?"
A few days ago, Meng Jinyu took her two children to the town to choose a sewing machine.
Those sewing machines looked so impressive that she almost wished she could carry one home.
However, the salesperson stopped her.
They said they wanted tickets!
This really stumped Meng Jinyu.
Buying three turns and one gong requires a ticket, just like buying grain, oil, and candy.
She had never bought anything big, so she forgot about it.
Youyou told her that Jiang Huanming bought the industrial ticket for the bicycle from a leader of the supply and marketing cooperative.
However, Jiang Huanming is a formal employee of a formal unit after all, and she doesn't have this access.
In order to get a ticket, you have to use a lot of connections. If you really don’t have one, you have to register and queue up, but how long will the queue end?
And by then, you won’t be able to choose a brand.
As Meng Jinyu thought about it, she couldn't help but sigh, and finally understood what the young people on the Internet in her previous life meant by "worrying to the point of baldness".
"Mom, what should we do if we can't buy a sewing machine?" Youyou asked softly.
Meng Jinyu said helplessly: "If you really can't buy it, then wait until mom gets the industrial ticket, then you will definitely be able to buy it. Youyou, don't worry, I will find a way, you and your brother can go and play."
"Okay!" Little Dumpling tilted his head, turned around and prepared to call his younger brother who was studying hard, but as soon as he turned around, he saw Brother Gu Qi standing at the door supporting his grandfather.
Youyou asked in surprise: "Grandpa, Brother Gu Qi, why are you here?"
It was the first time that Meng Jinyu met this grandparents duo. The old man looked very dignified and the little boy next to him was also clean and even quite handsome.
How did Youyou know them?
"My grandfather said he wanted to come and thank you," said Gu Qi.
This made Meng Jinyu even more confused, but she did not ask any more questions. Instead, she quickly invited the grandparents and grandchildren to come into the house and sit down.
Fortunately, the old man explained his purpose not long after he sat down.
Old Master Gu was frank and not afraid of being laughed at. He told Meng Jinyu what happened in his family and finally said, "Thanks to your little girl, it was because of her idea that day that my grandson was able to stay. Heart problems should not be underestimated. In fact, your little girl saved my life."
Meng Jinyu was stunned when she heard this. She quickly held her little girl on her lap and couldn't help asking, "What amazing idea did Youyou come up with?"
"This little girl and her brother punctured the tire of my ex-daughter-in-law's current husband." Old Master Gu smiled kindly.
Meng Jinyu:? ? ?
They punctured someone's car tire. These brother and sister are becoming more and more lawless!
Youyou didn't expect this to be exposed. She was so embarrassed that her ears turned red. She hid in her mother's arms and acted cute, trying to get away with it.
Meng Jinyu was both angry and amused, but no matter what, Youyou did a good thing after all.
"My body has almost recovered. Xiaoqi's mother will come to pick up the child tomorrow morning." Old Man Gu said to Youyou, "Little girl, take your brother out to play for a while."
"Brother Gu Qi, do you still want to go with your mother?" Youyou asked softly, tilting her little face up.
Gu Qi remained silent and lowered his head.
Youyou felt sad, but decided to give it a final try.
She took her brother's hand and walked out, saying, "Brother Gu Qi, Youyou will tell you a secret."
…
Not far away, Jiang Ai Qiu stood on tiptoe and looked around.
Wang Xiaofen came over and asked: "What are you looking at?"
"What's up with your former sister-in-law? She thinks her life has been too comfortable lately and is making trouble again?" Jiang Ai Qiu said, "Someone came to her house, one old and one young. I guess they are both dragging things down."
Wang Xiaofen was delighted when she heard this: "Is there such a good thing? Poor relatives are coming to visit? I guess I have to go and see!"
"Okay! I'll go too!" Jiang Ai Qiu grinned, "Let's see who those two are!"
The two of them hit it off immediately, arm in arm, and walked forward with smiles on their faces.
But before they had taken a few steps, Jin Minmin walked out from the shadows behind them.
Who are the old and the young here?
Judging from the attitudes of Wang Xiaofen and Jiang Aiqiu, is Meng Jinyu finally going to have bad luck?
She knew that Meng Jinyu, Meng Youyou and Meng Shan would not always be so lucky.
very nice.
Wild boars can't eat fine bran, so it's time for this family to suffer the consequences.
Thinking of this, Jin Minmin also followed their pace.
On the other side, after Youyou took Gu Qi out, Meng Jinyu didn’t know what to say to the old man.
She felt a little embarrassed, clasped her hands together, and was trying to find a random topic.
Unexpectedly, Mr. Gu spoke slowly: "I'm sorry, I just overheard your conversation with your daughter. I used to work in the Material Bureau. Although I have retired for a while, the young people in the bureau always give face to an old man like me. If you need it, I can get a low-priced plan ticket for your family as a thank you for the little girl's 'life-saving grace'."
Plan Tickets...
Meng Jinyu was stunned, her eyes lit up, and her whole body was radiant.
It’s incredible. It’s incredible.
Thanks to her little daughter, now she can buy a sewing machine?
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