Chapter 261 What can I feel?
After finishing all this, Jiang Haitang looked around and saw that it was already noon.
Because the problem had been solved, Jiang Haitang felt relieved, so she thought about going home to cook for Lu Liangchen and Xiao Taozi.
As soon as I walked out of the office door, I saw Kang Xiaoxia.
"Xiaoxia, why are you here?" When Jiang Haitang saw Kang Xiaoxia, the smile on her face became even brighter.
She hadn't seen Kang Xiaoxia for some time, so she held Kang Xiaoxia's hand affectionately.
"I happened to be out for something today, and when I passed by the supply and marketing cooperative, I bought a pound of meat. Come on, let's go to your house to make dumplings." Kang Xiaoxia showed Jiang Haitang the meat she brought.
Jiang Haitang smiled and said, "I was thinking of buying some meat on the weekend, and you brought it over now."
"I just happened to be passing by, and I still have several unused meat tickets in my hand." Kang Xiaoxia smiled, and it was obvious that she was in a good mood.
"How are you and Zhao Kai doing? I'll send someone to tell Zhao Kai to come over for dinner." Jiang Haitang suggested.
Kang Xiaoxia did not refuse.
She and Zhao Kai have been dating for some time, but because they are not old enough, they have to wait a little longer.
There happened to be a worker passing by, so Jiang Haitang asked him to help deliver a message to Zhao Kai, and then he and Kang Xiaoxia went home hand in hand.
Kang Xiaoxia watched Jiang Haitang directly open the door of Lu Liangchen's family compound, and then she remembered that the two of them had moved in together.
"The chives in the yard are growing well. Let's cut a handful and make dumplings stuffed with chives and meat for lunch."
"Okay, I love leek dumplings the most," Kang Xiaoxia replied, whispering in Jiang Haitang's ear, "How's your married life? Is Director Lu treating you well?"
Jiang Haitang's ears warmed up, and she gently pushed her: "How shameless! You're not even married yet, and you're saying this."
Kang Xiaoxia clapped her hands and said, "Director Lu must be good to you. Everyone in the factory can see it. Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, the air is filled with the sticky smell of you two."
"You! Go to the backyard and cut some leeks!" Jiang Haitang blushed as she stuffed a kitchen knife into Kang Xiaoxia's hand. "If you keep talking nonsense, I won't let you eat dumplings!"
Kang Xiaoxia laughed and went to the backyard with a kitchen knife. After a while, she came back with a bunch of leeks.
"Your vegetables are growing well." Kang Xiaoxia praised, "When can I apply for a small courtyard to live in?"
It would be a lie to say that she wasn't envious, but Kang Xiaoxia knew clearly that her abilities were limited and she definitely wouldn't be able to get a yard as early as Jiang Haitang.
"It doesn't matter if you can't apply for a small courtyard. Let Zhao Kai apply for one." Jiang Haitang was washing her hands and preparing to knead dough. After hearing what Kang Xiaoxia said, she gave a suggestion.
"I don't know if there's any yard left. If I could apply for a small yard, my daily expenses would be lower."
She and Zhao Kai both lived in a dormitory and had no way to cook. A lot of their monthly salary was spent on food alone.
"The other courtyards seem to be gone, but I moved away, and this small courtyard next to it is still there."
This yard is not suitable for a family to live together, but if Zhao Kai is unmarried and lives alone, it is possible for him to apply.
Kang Xiaoxia thought this was a good idea. She knew Haitang's yard. Although it only had one room, it had a kitchen and a backyard, where she could grow vegetables and cook.
"When we have dinner later, you can discuss it with Zhao Kai. If it's feasible, hurry up and submit a report. I guess there are other people in this courtyard who are interested in it."
Two people were chatting, one picking vegetables and the other kneading dough. At this time, the yard door was pushed open with a creaky sound.
Jiang Haitang looked through the window and saw Lu Liangchen and Zhao Kai returning.
Zhao Kai was carrying a few bottles of orange soda and chatting and laughing with Lu Liangchen.
"Sister-in-law, what delicious food are you going to make for us today?" Zhao Kai asked without waiting for Lu Liangchen to speak.
"Hurry up and wash your hands. We're waiting to eat." Lu Liangchen hit Zhao Kai.
"Yes, I'll go help you right away."
Jiang Haitang smiled and said, "You guys take a break first. We'll make dumplings for lunch. It'll be quick."
"Is there any meat at home?" Lu Liangchen asked.
"Yes, Xiao Xia bought it."
Lu Liangchen immediately said to Zhao Kai: "Can you chop the meat?"
Zhao Kai immediately said, "Leave the mincing to me."
As he said that, he ran over to wash his hands as if he knew the place well.
"Xiao Xia and I will be busy." Jiang Haitang said politely.
"That won't do. You have to help with the meal. I'll peel the garlic for us."
Zhao Kai asked unconvincedly, "Captain, why do you only peel the garlic while I have to chop the meat?"
"Not happy? If you're not happy, forget about eating dumplings. I don't want my wife to be busy!" Lu Liangchen glared at Zhao Kai with disdain: "When will you get a wife if you're like this?"
Zhao Kai looked at Kang Xiaoxia, who was trying to suppress her laughter, with grievance. She said, "You're showing off right after getting married. What's there to show off?"
Do you think he doesn't have it? It's just that Xiao Xia isn't old enough...
"Xiao Xia..."
"Don't be so nagging. You still have to wait for a long time before you get married." Lu Liangchen didn't give him the chance to act pitiful.
Several people worked together. After Xiao Taozi came back, she was not idle either. She took the initiative to help (or make things worse).
Soon, the dumplings were wrapped.
During the meal, Kang Xiaoxia asked Zhao Kai if he had any idea of applying for a family housing unit.
Zhao Kai first answered carelessly: "We have to wait before getting married. It's useless to apply for a family housing..."
Lu Liangchen interrupted him with disdain: "You deserve to be single!"
Zhao Kai finally realized what was happening and immediately patted his head and said, "I'm so confused. Director Lu, with my qualifications, can I apply for this small courtyard next door?"
He is not married, so theoretically he cannot apply for a separate yard, but he is now the deputy director and one of the important leaders in the factory, so he is definitely qualified.
"Write an application and submit it later to finalize this matter. Haitang has grown quite a few vegetables in the backyard. Please take care of them and don't waste them."
Lu Liangchen ate dumplings while giving instructions to Zhao Kai.
After dinner, Zhao Kai and Lu Liangchen discussed the content of the afternoon meeting together.
Learning a foreign language is too risky.
Zhao Kai felt that even if foreign language learning was not organized, it would not have any impact on Lu Liangchen, the factory director.
But Lu Liangchen felt that although learning a foreign language had risks, it would be of great benefit to the factory in the long run.
"It's not just a risk issue. Our factory's production schedule is so tight right now. If we pull key personnel to learn foreign languages, what will happen if it delays production?"
Jiang Haitang sat down next to Lu Liangchen, listened to their discussion for a while, and then offered her own opinion.
"The situation is getting increasingly tense, and the risks are indeed huge, but if we want to develop technology, we have to learn foreign languages."
Lu Liangchen was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "I have an idea, Haitang. I might need your help to move this forward. The machinery factory and the textile factory can jointly organize a technical terminology training class. In name, it's about learning machine operating specifications, but in reality..."
"Actually teaching professional foreign languages?" Jiang Haitang's eyes lit up.
"The scale should be small, and only the most reliable technical backbones should be selected, narrowing the scope of knowledge to a certain extent." Lu Liangchen lowered his voice, "The teaching materials should be the original manuals of your imported equipment. Tear off the covers and treat them as internal information. If they are discovered, just say that you learned a few terms to communicate with foreign businessmen at the Canton Fair.
Jiang Haitang pondered for a moment and said, "I think Director Mao will agree to this, and he can push this matter forward very well."
"Then suspend this afternoon's meeting. Let's wait for news from Director Mao."
At this time, someone suddenly came to find Lu Liangchen, and Lu Liangchen and Zhao Kai left together.
Seeing that the men had left, Kang Xiaoxia immediately moved her stool closer to Jiang Haitang, and the two girls huddled together, their heads touching. The chirping of cicadas outside the window and the hum of machinery in the distant workshop blended together, forming a natural barrier.
"Haitang," Kang Xiaoxia lowered her voice, her eyes sparkling, "Tell me honestly, what does it feel like to be married?"
The little girl's face flushed red as she twisted the corner of her clothes with her fingers. "You know, I've severed ties with my family, and no one told me this."
Jiang Haitang originally wanted to smile at Kang Xiaoxia, but after hearing her next words, all she felt was pity.
It was because Kang's parents were such unkind people that they forced Kang Xiaoxia to live in a dormitory.
However, the question asked by Kang Xiaoxia was a little difficult for her to say. Whenever she thought about the things between the couple, two red clouds appeared on her face. In order to hide her embarrassment, she picked up a palm-leaf fan and fanned herself hard.
"What kind of feeling can there be? It's just... just living life."
Glancing at Kang Xiaoxia's disappointed expression due to her description, she added softly, "But Liangchen... is indeed very considerate."
Kang Xiaoxia immediately perked up: "How do you show consideration? Tell me!"
Jiang Haitang thought of her husband's gentle movements when he washed her feet last night, and his considerateness and tenderness when they slept in the same bed, and her heart was filled with sweetness.
But she didn't have the nerve to say that, so she just said vaguely, "It's just... I know how to feel sorry for people."
"Oh, it's as if you said nothing!" Kang Xiaoxia stamped her feet anxiously, "I'm asking...that..."
She made an ambiguous gesture, her face redder than Jiang Haitang's.
She leaned closer, "I heard it hurts the first time after marriage, is that true?"
Jiang Haitang recalled Lu Liangchen's nervous sweating face on their wedding night, and his clumsy yet gentle comfort...
"Actually... it's not that scary." Jiang Haitang's voice was as soft as a mosquito's. "As long as a man cares about you..."
At this point, she couldn't continue, "Oh, why am I telling you all this! You'll know when you get married!"
The two girls laughed and joked for a while, and Kang Xiaoxia suddenly became serious: "Honestly, Haitang, I'm a little scared."
"What are you afraid of?"
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