Lin Qiaoqiao led the person into the house, poured her a cup of cold tea from the kettle, and poured herself a cup of sour plum soup, but it was a pity that she couldn't put ice cubes in it.
Two cups of food were placed on the kang table, and then they sat on either side.
Tao Meina, "I saw that your family was building a house. How long did it take?"
Lin Qiaoqiao, "We have been studying how to build a house since we came back from the provincial capital, and the progress is quite fast."
Tao Meina, "My dream home is also a small courtyard like this, but it's a pity that it's difficult to realize."
Lin Qiaoqiao likes talking to people who are straightforward, especially Tao Meina, who makes people feel particularly comfortable and like she is the sunshine.
"How is it? Has your work been published?"
"It's published. I've received my payment. Two yuan for 1,000 words. I think it's quite reasonable." Tao Meina thought that she could earn several yuan a day, which was equal to the income of a teacher. If the income of a teacher is included, she would have double income. She calculated carefully that day and found that she could earn hundreds of yuan a month, which was very satisfying for her.
"Good, I'll keep working on the next novel." Lin Qiaoqiao drank some sour plum soup and felt that she liked sour food more and more. There might be a boy in her belly, at least that's what she thought.
“By the way, I’m pregnant, so I may not be able to publish any novels this year. I’ll see how things go next year.
This little guy's unexpected arrival disrupted everything."
Tao Meina was very surprised to hear the good news, "You are pregnant, when did you get pregnant?"
"She must have gotten pregnant before we went to the provincial capital. I even took her on the train." Lin Qiaoqiao thought about what happened on the train, as if it happened yesterday.
Tao Meina counted on her fingers and said, "So, you will be in confinement in February next year."
Lin Qiaoqiao, "That's about right! It was a little cold then, but it's better than being hot."
Tao Meina envied Lin Qiaoqiao very much. She also wanted such a life. Thinking of Liu Xiaoyun who was fired, the smile on her face faded a little.
"Originally, I shouldn't have told you that you were pregnant, but I felt so upset that I just wanted to talk to someone."
"Just say whatever you want to say. We are friends. We should not only share happiness, but also share what's in our hearts." Lin Qiaoqiao guessed that she was going to talk about Liu Xiaoyun.
Tao Meina drank a sip of herbal tea and said with determination,
“My friend Liu Xiaoyun seemed to have become a different person since she went to the provincial capital, and we gradually drifted apart.
She and I knew each other when we were in school, and we lived together for nearly three years, which is neither a long nor a short time. We usually talk more to each other than to my family.
I never thought a person could change so much and do something that hurt others."
"Since we can't be friends, then let's not be friends. It's better than getting hurt in the future." Lin Qiaoqiao thought that Liu Xiaoyun was a nuisance, "So are you still living together now?"
Tao Meina shook her head and said, "We haven't lived together for a long time because she was punished by the school and was expelled.
I moved out of the rental house and rented a house in another place. It was a little far from school and work, but overall it was okay, except that there were fewer furniture.
I’m planning on adding a wardrobe next month, and then something else the month after that.”
"Life is all about having a goal. If you move forward towards your goal, your life will never be too difficult." Lin Qiaoqiao didn't know how to persuade others, so she could only set goals for them.
Tao Meina, "You're right, I need to have a goal."
Lin Qiaoqiao, "Since you don't have to go to work tomorrow and it's already late today, why don't you just stay at my house!"
Tao Meina, "I'm so embarrassed, but I don't know how to get back by bus."
Lin Qiaoqiao, "I'll find a carriage to take you back tomorrow, and you can stay at my house tonight.
You sleep in the same room with me, and my wife sleeps in the next room."
Tao Meina waved her hands, "That's not good. I'll sleep with Chuchu and the others! How can I disturb your lives just because I'm here? Will I dare to come again in the future?"
Lin Qiaoqiao chuckled, "Okay, okay, whatever you want. The kang next to me is pretty big anyway, so you can sleep next to my sister-in-law."
Qin Chuchu came in from outside at this time, holding a bowl in her hand.
"Sister-in-law, grandma asked me to give this to you. It's fruit from the mountain."
Lin Qiaoqiao saw the red fruits in the bowl, authentic wild fruits from the mountains.
"You look pretty good. Did you say thank you to grandma?"
"I said it! I said it!" Qin Chuchu saw the beautiful teacher she met last time, "Hello, Teacher Tao!"
"Good girl!" When Tao Meina saw the pretty little girl, she couldn't help but wonder what it would be like if she had a daughter in the future.
"Chu Chu is so cute. It would be great if I could have a daughter like her in the future!"
“It will happen sooner or later!” Lin Qiaoqiao picked up a fruit and took a look at it. It was obviously washed with water. She wanted to eat it, but suddenly she felt sour and didn’t want to eat it anymore.
"Forget it, I won't eat anymore. I feel a little nauseous."
Tao Meina, "Then don't force yourself. Don't eat things you don't like when you're pregnant. It will be uncomfortable if you force yourself."
Lin Qiaoqiao drank some sour plum soup to calm down, and then she felt less uncomfortable.
Since we are inviting people to stay at home, we should treat them well tonight. Tao Meina brought a piece of pork belly, which can be made into braised pork. We can also make a chicken stew with mushrooms, some cold dishes and a soup, and that will be enough for 4 dishes.
When Qin Xia came back from work, he heard voices talking in the house and felt that they were somewhat familiar. When he entered the room, he realized it was Tao Meina.
"Qin Factory!" Tao Meina greeted politely when she saw someone coming in.
She couldn't explain why she didn't dare to look at Qin Fang.
Qin Fang nodded, "Teacher Tao, long time no see."
Tao Meina, "The school was burned down and the teachers had a week off, so I thought I'd come over to take a look. Sorry to bother you today."
Qin Fang, "You're welcome. Qiao Qiao is also very happy to have you here."
Lin Qiaoqiao felt that the two of them were having an awkward conversation, so she coughed hard.
"Qin Fang, change your clothes first!"
Qin Fang then went back to the house to change his clothes. Every day when he came back from riding his bike, his clothes were covered in sweat.
Tao Meina quickly cut all the side dishes, and didn't know what to do next, so she asked Lin Qiaoqiao,
"What else can I do to light the fire for you? To be honest, I'm not good at cooking, but I'm okay at eating!"
"Go back to your room. We don't need you here. You are the guest today." Lin Qiaoqiao knew her embarrassment, so she urged Tao Meina to go back to her room.
"Next time I come to your house as a guest, I'll eat the ready-made food, too. It's a give and take."
Tao Meina then went to stay in the next room. She felt a little embarrassed and decided it would be better to stay in the room.
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