Chapter 138 How do you have so much money?
Zhou looked over and realized that it was the pregnant woman who had come to pick him up.
What a wonderful coincidence!
"It's you! You work here?" Zhou Ye looked at her with equal surprise.
The pregnant woman walked out with a smile, looking at Zhou Ye's face: "What a coincidence! My mom has been telling me that it's such a pity."
I only looked at that pretty face for a short while, I don't know if it will work or not!
That's wonderful!
"We've met again!"
After saying that, she suddenly slapped your forehead: "Oh dear, I forgot to introduce myself! Just call me Wenwen. What's your name?"
Zhou Ye laughed and said, "You can call me Xiao, that's fine!"
"Oh dear, have I kept you waiting? Are you looking to buy a watch? This one?"
You have excellent taste! This is our limited edition, and the women's version has already been sold, but that's okay.
hey-hey……
This was ordered by my relative; you can have it first!
Wenwen said happily.
Xie Jianshe was overjoyed: "Thank you so much!"
Wenwen smiled and said, "No need to thank me, I'm the one who should be grateful to have met you all! I was just feeling sentimental when I unexpectedly ran into you. It's so great!"
How many days are you staying in the provincial capital?
"It'll be like this for two or three days. I'll do some shopping and then go back!"
Wenwen said disappointedly, "Oh? So soon! Okay, I hope to see you all again when I go back to the county to recuperate after giving birth."
"I hope so! Thank you so much for today!"
Zhou also expressed her sincere gratitude.
Xie Jianshe was surprised and very grateful to receive the watch.
As Zhou was leaving, he suddenly noticed a sparkly watch with a leather strap in brown, black, and pink.
Zhou also looked over.
Wenwen introduced, "Xiaoye, I've noticed that you have a really unique eye! This watch is the first one we've made in pink in China."
It just arrived yesterday, and lots of people are looking at it!
I just don't have the courage to buy it!
"Do you like it? It's perfect for little girls!"
Xie Jianshe was also attracted and praised, "It looks great, and it suits you perfectly!"
Zhou Ye smiled and said, "Could you please wrap this up for me?"
"Alright!"
When I left after buying the watch, I had used up all my receipts, so I could only buy things that didn't require receipts.
"Let's call it a day. Let's go back and put our things down. I'll take you out to eat."
Xie Jianshe looked into Zhou Ye's eyes and said gently.
Zhou Ye: "Did you eat at home?"
Xie Jianshe laughed: "You can eat at home too! I saw you were tired yesterday, so I ate at home!"
There's a hot pot restaurant in the provincial capital that's incredibly delicious!
I tried it once and I've been craving it ever since. Why don't you give it a try?
Zhou Ye didn't refuse when he heard Xie Jianshe say that!
Let's go!
"good!"
The hot pot restaurant wasn't far from their home; the two of them walked there, which was only a ten-minute walk.
Along the way, Xie Jianshe kept Zhou Ye by his side, gently reminding him of the unknown dangers along the roadside.
Zhou thought to herself that Xie Jianshe might be the kind of boyfriend who is like a father, wanting to take good care of the people around him.
It's unknown how much impact this marriage will have on him.
Seeing his hope for marriage, Zhou Ye felt heavy-hearted and guilty.
The Xie family is also very kind!
What can I do for them? Perhaps I can make up for some of the guilt I feel in my heart.
“Brother Jianshe…”
"Hmm? What's wrong?"
Along the way, Xie Jianshe didn't know what to say, so he could only offer occasional words of care to mask his inner unease.
"You like me?"
Zhou also asked.
Xie Jianshe smiled and said, "Yes! I like it very much. I liked it at first sight!"
Zhou also knew that some things needed to be clarified!
"There's something I need to tell you! If you mind, then we won't get married!"
"What?"
Xie Jianshe suddenly stopped!
Zhou looked into Xie Jianshe's eyes, his gaze filled with sincerity, expectation, and fear...
Suddenly... she really wanted to say everything.
but……
She can't!
"Brother Jianshe, I have..."
Zhou paused, conflicted. She wondered if Xie Jianshe would understand what she was saying, and whether he would see her as a monster.
Who could accept that?
Xie Jianshe looked at her intently.
It seems that he can't let go of anyone but her!
"Speak, Xiao Ye, I'm listening! Don't worry, you can say whatever you want with me."
Don't hold it in!
Zhou Ye looked up at Xie Jianshe again: "Sometimes, I become a different person! Do you understand what I mean?"
Xie Jianshe's eyes were firm, as if nothing could destroy his belief.
He suddenly laughed and said, "I know!"
"What? You know?"
Zhou had anticipated many scenarios, but this one was truly unexpected.
Xie Jianshe patted Zhou Ye's head and comforted him, "Xiao Ye, I know far more than you think!"
When I said I really like you, I really meant I like you as a person!
No matter what you become, I will always love you!
Do you understand?
Zhou Ye's heart pounded: "How did you know?"
Xie Jianshe looked into the distance, seemingly reminiscing.
"Do you remember that night when you first arrived, when you went to the cowshed?"
Zhou Ye recalled, "I remember!"
"On the way back, you pushed me hard into the water!" Xie Jianshe said.
Zhou's mind went blank for a moment.
"so……"
"Later, you frantically tried to pull me ashore! At that moment, I knew that it wasn't you from before!"
Only you are the one who risks your life to save others at this moment!
You are so kind!
Xie Jianshe said, a smile appearing on his lips.
Seeing the expression on Zhou Ye's face, Xie Jianshe said, "I also paid attention to some of the things that happened later!"
Don't worry, I know!
Zhou was also confused!
Xie Jianshe did find out, but... does he really not mind?
"You...you could actually find someone better!"
"No more!"
Xie Jianshe affirmed, "No, Xiao Ye, I've been discharged from the army for a year now. If I could find someone I liked, I would be married by now!"
Meeting you is the one I was destined to love!
"But... I'm afraid I'm not good enough, and you won't like me! So, Xiaoye, promise me, if I do anything wrong in the future, will you tell me?"
I'll revise it! I'll revise it until you like it!
Xie Jianshe's words were somewhat urgent and flustered.
It seems they saw right through Zhou Ye's heart.
That eagerness, like a small stone, hit Zhou Ye's heart, causing a slight ripple!
Zhou Ye was still upset!
Actually, in order to get information about my parents, I was essentially using Xie Jianshe. And what happened after I got the information?
Will they leave to look for it?
What happens after you find it?
What should Xie Jianshe do?
"Why……"
She sighed deeply and smiled, "I hope you'll always be well! Thank you for understanding me!"
Xie Jianshe, it's really great to have met you!
You are such a wonderful person!
The two walked together toward the restaurant. Actually, this hot pot restaurant was a state-run restaurant, but its main dish was hot pot!
As soon as Xie Jianshe entered, someone greeted him; it seemed they were old acquaintances!
"Brother Xie is here! It's been so long since he's come over!"
"Is this your sister-in-law?"
Xie Jianshe smiled and introduced to Zhou Ye: "This is a former comrade-in-arms, now he's the head chef here."
You cook wonderful food, I'll have a good taste of it later!
“Okay!” Zhou Ye replied with a smile.
"Hello!"
In response to Zhou Ye's polite greeting, the chef chuckled, pulled Xie Jianshe aside, and whispered, "Brother, is this sister-in-law from the city? She's so elegant and beautiful!"
Xie Jianshe smiled and said, "Yes, be careful not to scare your sister-in-law!"
"Hehe... I know that! I promise it won't scare you."
The chef chuckled and walked over: "Sister-in-law, what would you like to eat? Hot pot is our specialty, and besides that, I'm also good at sweet and sour pork ribs and braised pork belly. What else would you like to eat?"
Zhou Ye looked at the unusually enthusiastic chef and felt a little overwhelmed, so he looked to Xie Jianshe for help.
He glared helplessly at his comrade: "A small hot pot, a serving of sweet and sour pork ribs, and a serving of smashed cucumber!"
"Hehe, all set!"
After the chef left, Zhou asked curiously, "Your comrade-in-arms can also be a chef?"
Xie Jianshe smiled and said, "He used to work in the mess hall!"
"ah?"
Zhou was also surprised!
Xie Jianshe laughed: "He might be a bit eccentric, but you can trust his character, and he's an excellent cook!"
If it weren't for his leg injury, he might have made a name for himself in the military!
He spoke with a hint of regret in his voice, and Zhou thought that perhaps he was regretting his own actions.
If he hadn't injured his leg, he would have been incredibly capable in the army!
Zhou Ye: "It's okay, every profession has its top performers! Talented people will be talented anywhere! You are one of them!"
Xie Jianshe: "Are you trying to comfort me?"
"I guess so!" Zhou Ye smiled.
The hot pot was really delicious; it took an hour and a half for us to finish eating and drinking!
Xie Jianshe seemed to be completely unguarded, and Zhou gradually became aware of his many differences!
After returning home, Xie Jianshe handed the savings book to Zhou Ye: "Xiao Ye, this is my savings book, all my savings."
From now on, everything is in your hands!
Zhou opened it with a puzzled look, and was stunned when he saw the numbers on it!
"No... when Kuroko was injured before, didn't you take out the tiger skin to sell?"
How do you have so much money?
Xie Jianshe smiled sheepishly: "I really didn't think things through before! To be honest, I'm in charge of running a black market in the provincial capital."
Around that time, there was a batch of radios and sewing machines to be traded!
I used all my savings! That left me with no extra money! Thankfully, you helped me!
Zhou Ye's mouth dropped open in surprise.
black market?
In charge of a black market? So, could Xie Jianshe be involved at the one I went to before?
She swallowed hard; she would never admit that she had been there.
But I still asked out of curiosity, "Where is your black market?"
Xie Jianshe's eyes crinkled with a smile: "At the vegetable market!"
In short, my head is buzzing...
But she didn't know that the reason she was able to exchange the antiques so smoothly was all thanks to Xie Jianshe's help.
Otherwise, who would easily take out antiques to exchange?
Looking at the string of numbers with four zeros, Xie Jianshe was truly no ordinary person; he had already become a ten-thousand-yuan household in the 1960s.
"Well... you really lost a lot of money selling those tiger skins!"
Zhou also murmured.
"Heh... Am I at a loss? Didn't I sell myself to you? Now you're my fiancée!"
What are we losing money on?
Zhou Ye's eyes widened: "What do you mean? You're not trying to say that what's mine is yours, are you?"
Xie Jianshe's smile widened.
"Xiao Ye, you're overthinking it! What I mean is, what's mine is yours! You lost money on that tiger skin, but you still paid me back, didn't you?"
Zhou also glared at Xie Jianshe, "Now you can even make people laugh!"
The two spent four days in the provincial capital, buying things and taking care of some other matters.
Since Xie Jianshe told Zhou about the black market, most of their communication has been done at home.
And he didn't hide it from Zhou Ye either!
They even bought a lot of things through the black market.
When Xie Jianshe left, he took a radio with him. He also instructed his subordinates to transport a women's bicycle to the Qianjin Brigade.
It was noon when we got back to the county town.
After having lunch in the county town, we strolled slowly toward Hongqi Village!
Having received the news, Xie Youfu was already waiting at the village entrance.
"They're back...they're back..."
Xie Youfu was shouting and yelling at the village like a child.
Zhou Ye was still in surprise when Wang Guihua came running out. Seeing Zhou Ye, she said with a smile, "Oh my, you're back! Didn't you say three days? It's been four days already!"
My auntie is getting impatient!
Have you bought everything you needed? Do you have enough money?
Zhou chuckled, but before he could answer, Xie Jianshe spoke first: "Mom, let us go back first!"
"Carrying so much stuff and walking such a long way, Xiao Ye is tired too!"
"Oh dear, yes, yes, it's my fault! Let's not talk about it anymore, let's go back and talk about it!"
Wang Guihua pulled Zhou back!
They had long forgotten about Xie Jianshe, their son.
Back home, Zhou said awkwardly, "Mom, should I go back and put my things away first?"
Wang Guihua laughed and said, "Don't rush, look at the veil Mom made for you! Hehe..."
Suddenly, Zhou also saw Xie Yanli.
Looking at her in surprise, Wang Guihua quickly explained, "Your eldest sister is just staying at our house for a few days to help make the quilts and mattresses, and then she'll go back!"
hehe……
"I won't stay long!"
Nowadays, married girls rarely return to their hometowns to live, because daughters-in-law in the family usually mind!
After all, everyone's food is measured in portions; every bite you take is a bite less!
Although Zhou Ye hasn't married into the family yet, I'm afraid she might mind!
He explained it immediately!
Xie Yanli said shyly and cautiously, "Xiao Ye, I just came back to my parents' house to make quilts! Mom has more to do!"
One person probably couldn't finish it!
Zhou Ye felt a pang of sadness for her daughter who was getting married.
Does getting married mean you no longer have a home?
This is where she grew up!
If I'm already this cautious before even entering the house, what will happen after I get married? Won't I be too afraid to go home?
Zhou spoke softly, afraid of startling Xie Yanli: "Big sister, you're not going back to your parents' home, you're going home!"
You don't need to explain this to me!
I was just worried you might have something to do when you came home, that's all.
Xie Yanli is indeed soft-hearted; she broke down immediately upon hearing Zhou Ye's words!
She sniffed, tears welling in her eyes: "Xiao Ye, you're such a good girl! This is the first time I've ever heard of someone going home after getting married, instead of going back to their parents' home."
I really...
I'm so touched!
Holding Zhou Ye, Xie Yanli began to sob.
Wang Guihua's eyes welled up with tears. She sniffed, trying not to let the tears fall, and patted her eldest daughter: "Alright, that's enough!"
"Xiao Ye has a good temper, don't hug her and cry!"
Xie Yanli then stood up and looked at Zhou Ye while crying.
Zhou patted Xie Yanli reassuringly. It wasn't her imagination; Xie Yanli's reason for going home wasn't so simple, there must be something going on.
However, since she was still an outsider, it was definitely not convenient for her to ask, so she gave up on the matter.
Wang Guihua showed Zhou Ye the veil she had prepared, as well as the quilt she had made.
It was also a trendy thing to do.
The quilt, duvet cover, pillowcase, and sheets she made were all made of the same fabric! In modern times, that would be a four-piece bedding set!
"Xiao Ye, look, this is the red silk set that Mom made for you. Do you think it looks good?"
Mandarin ducks playing in the water—what a beautiful symbol!
Zhou Ye felt guilty!
Despite her words, she still complimented, "It really looks beautiful, thank you for your trouble!"
"Oh, don't mention it! Your parents aren't around, so Mom still has a lot to do! This set of silk is already finished!"
This set is made of red cotton fabric and has already been washed with salt water, so the color won't fade! Isn't it beautiful?
"Yes, it looks great!"
"Right? I knew Xiao Ye would like it! Hehe... Oh right, Mom is also planning to make a light pink plaid set and a light blue plaid set."
Do you like it?
"After making so many red ones, my eyes get tired of seeing them. Making a couple of clean and crisp designs will make me feel better! What do you think?"
"Okay, whatever you say!"
Wang Guihua stared at Zhou Ye, her mouth never closing!
What a wonderful girl!
Marrying into our family is like a golden phoenix falling into a dirt nest! The Xie family is truly blessed!
Even after Zhou left, Xie Yanli was still wiping away tears, which infuriated Wang Guihua.
"Cry, cry... All you know is how to cry. You don't know anything else besides crying? I really should show you Xiao Ye's skills!"
You're driving me crazy!
Wang Guihua said with disappointment.
Xie Yanli wiped away her tears: "Mom, I used to think you were too good to Xiaoye!"
It's clearly a wedding for a wife, yet they made more quilts than they did for our own weddings!
I think you're taking this too seriously!
Today I finally understand! Xiao Ye is so understanding and generous!
When I heard that Xiaoye came back today, I was thinking about whether to go home, afraid that Xiaoye would overthink it!
They don't want me here. I never expected her to say I came home!
mom……"
"I'm so touched! It's only right that you're good to Xiao! Xiao is truly good to you! I have to be good to Xiao too!"
Wang Guihua snorted: "You know that's good! Mom isn't being biased! You know, there has to be someone in charge of the family. And that person can't be a man, you know? I've always told you to stand up for yourself, but you just can't!"
Men are meant to go out and earn money.
That's a very true statement!
A good daughter-in-law can bring prosperity to three generations! This shows that a good daughter-in-law is far more important than a good son!
Men need to be trained!
Your brother too!
"Don't let his current success and ability fool you! He'll inevitably face big challenges in the future. With Xiao watching over him, I can rest assured!"
"Yes, that's right!"
"What are you right about? Look at yourself, you'll just go home and cry! Your man despises you, what does that say?"
Don't you know that yourself?
"I...I don't have a job!"
"Oh... a job? That's part of the reason! After you got married, Jianshe didn't find you a job?"
You gave it to them just because they said it!
What more do you want from your family?
Wang Guihua silently scolded her eldest daughter.
This daughter of mine has all looks, but she's good for nothing!
If you encounter a kind family, you'll have good days; if you encounter wolves and tigers, you'll be eaten!
"I... or should I tell Jianshe..."
Xie Yanli said.
Wang Guihua glared at him: "You want to tell Jianshe to stand up for you? Is that all you're capable of?"
"You won't take it back yourself."
"Back then, Jianshe spent a lot of money and even used his personal connections to secure your job in the military!"
But you, without saying a word, just gave it to someone else.
Since you're so generous, why don't you just live your own life properly!
Now you want to tell Construction that you've lost your job? And then ask Construction to buy you another one?
You're going to drive me crazy!
Wang Guihua was so angry that her chest hurt!
"You... Yanli, your brother feels sorry for you, so you should feel sorry for your brother too!"
Xie Yanli nodded: "I know! I know! Then I won't tell my brother, I'll go back tomorrow!"
Wang Guihua sighed deeply!
"Fine, I'll go back with you! They're just filling in for you, but the position is still yours!"
If we can't get it back!
At worst...
She didn't finish speaking, but Wang Guihua's eyes were dark and uneasy!
Wang Guihua could not have been an ordinary woman to give birth to a son like Xie Jianshe.
"Then what?"
Xie Yanli dared not think about it.
"Then sell it! We can't let your sister-in-law get it for free! Just kidding, that clerical job at the textile factory is yours!"
"The money was spent by your brother, why should it be given to others?"
"Oh? If you want to sell it, then..."
"You're still scared now! If you gave the job to your sister-in-law, her family would remember your kindness, and that would be good too!"
Look at how they treat you.
Your husband dislikes you for not having a job and only asking him for money!
Your mother-in-law dislikes you because you only have a pretty face and that you're just a lazy bum at home.
Did your precious sister-in-law even think highly of you? Did she thank you? It's all because you spoiled her."
"Remember my words: Don't spoil people, the more you spoil them, the more of a jerk they become!"
"Do you understand?"
Xie Yanli thought for a moment: "What if... what if Zhou Tao doesn't want me anymore?"
With a "smack"!
Wang Guihua threw down what she was holding, pointed at Xie Yanli's nose, and cursed, "How could I have given birth to such a thing as you?"
ah?
I'll go back with you tomorrow!
"That bastard Zhou Tao still wants a divorce. Fine, let's divorce. Can't your family support you? What are you afraid of?"
"I'm afraid... I'm afraid it will damage the family's reputation!"
"Pah! Reputation is all meaningless! My daughter is more important to me! They bully people and they think they're in the right?"
"If they dare to divorce me, I'll make sure their whole family never holds their heads up again!"
Wang Guihua said fiercely!
Xie Yanli looked at Wang Guihua, a glimmer of hope rising in her heart!
It's not that Zhou Tao is bad, but her family has too much influence! Besides, she doesn't want a divorce! The child is still young!
I can't live without my mom!
If only... if only I could get my job back!
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