Chapter 195 A Woman's Visit!
Zhou also arranged for Luo Ge to look up news about his parents, and then thought about finding something to do on his own!
It's already November, and the weather is getting colder. The heated kang (traditional Chinese bed) in the house has been lit, making the house warm and cozy. Zhou just went to the provincial capital's Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, where he had met an old TCM doctor by chance!
He also greatly admired Zhou.
Today is the day to familiarize myself with the work!
Working as an assistant to a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, the monthly salary is only about fifty yuan, but you can learn a lot of things you didn't know before.
The old Chinese medicine doctor valued Zhou Ye highly and shared many of his prescriptions with him.
It's very convenient to work only half a day and take care of my younger siblings!
"Xiao Ye is back? There's some hot ginger tea for you in the kitchen. Drink some quickly, it's too cold!"
Don't let it get cold!
"Okay, alright! Has Jianshe not returned yet?"
"Come back! Someone just came to say that we'll have guests coming over soon! Your grandpa went grocery shopping in Chaoyang District!"
"Oh well!"
Grandpa and Chaoyang got along surprisingly well!
Grandpa loves chess, and Chaoyang loves it too. He's very talented at it. From being curious at the beginning, he's now no match for Grandpa!
Now, whenever he has time, Grandpa takes Chaoyang out to play chess. His old friends both love and hate Chaoyang!
Although Chaoyang's IQ is only that of a child, he is a genius in other aspects.
In terms of drawing, I can almost draw anything I see at a glance!
Their imagination is also very rich, their hearts are pure, and the pictures they draw are very harmonious and sunny, making people feel happy at first glance!
However, the scenes of Chaoyang always include things related to Zhou Ye, and are mostly landscapes and scenes that Zhou Ye likes.
Xie Jianshe was quite jealous because of this!
But Chaoyang persisted!
Besides, at home, Chaoyang's favoritism towards Zhou Ye can almost be described as outrageous!
The baby's crying disturbed Zhou Ye, and the next day, the baby couldn't be found. Finally, the baby was found in the room facing the sun.
Chaoyang said he would raise it himself and wouldn't want to trouble Zhou Ye!
The family members were at a loss for words!
So, during the day, Chaoyang often takes care of the children, and she is very attentive to them!
After being here for a while, Chaoyang has a completely new look!
A brand new cotton-padded coat, black pants, and a padded jacket bought at the Friendship Store; he's eating so much that he's chubby and healthy!
Having been taught by Zhou Ye, she also loves cleanliness!
He looks exactly like a big baby!
His family likes him very much, after all, he is an obedient, well-behaved big kid who can take care of children!
In terms of drawing, Zhou Ye had just found a teacher for him, but found that he didn't like the teacher's style at all and only liked to express himself freely!
They performed quite well!
So I gave up on that idea and let him do as he pleased...
I don't expect him to earn money to pay it back...
Little did anyone know that in the future, Chaoyang's paintings would become a nationwide sensation... and extremely popular!
Rou'er played with the baby on the bed. Fortunately, the room had a large kang (heated brick bed), which was not only warm but also very spacious!
The children can play freely.
The baby is now very familiar with family members, but being so young, he doesn't mention his mother much anymore!
Rou'er is also very sensible; she only asks about her mother's situation in private!
After a few days here, the two children have even gained some weight!
"Science said, 'A guest has arrived? Is it a colleague?'"
Wang Guihua nodded and said, "It should be, they said there were four or five people! I've already steamed the rice in the pot!"
Your grandpa will be back with the groceries in a little while!
There's also cured meat and cabbage at home.
Mom's going to cook a few big dishes soon; it's the first time Jianshe has invited his colleagues home for dinner, so it has to look good!
Zhou thought for a moment and said, "Okay, Mom, I'll go buy some drinks! I'll keep them warm for now, whether you drink them or not is fine, just in case someone is particular and doesn't like tea!"
"Okay, you've thought of everything!"
Zhou arrived at the supply and marketing cooperative, took out money and coupons: "Hello, could you please give me a case of Arctic Ocean soda?"
"A case? Oh, what a coincidence! We just received a case of soda and cola! Are you sure you want a case?"
"Yes, we have guests! Thank you for your hospitality!"
"Oh, you're welcome! Please wait a moment, I'll be right there!"
A short while later, the salesperson brought out the soft drinks and placed them on the counter!
"It's a bit heavy, can you move it?"
"Sure, here's the money!"
"good……"
"etc!"
A woman's voice came from the doorway!
The woman, dressed in a uniform, walked in with a spirited air. The moment she saw Zhou Ye, a look of amazement flashed in her eyes.
There was a girl following behind him. She was very cute, with a round face, and she was also wearing a uniform!
Zhou looked at the girl in front of him with a puzzled expression!
"Excuse me, I'll take this case of Beibingyang soda!"
Zhou also smiled and said, "Sorry, I've already made my order!"
The sales clerk looked at the girl's clothes and hesitated to speak!
The girl looked at Zhou Ye and smiled, saying, "Hello, my name is Shen Yan. I'm so sorry, I know you booked it first!"
But today is indeed a special case!
There's an emergency at home! I need this case of drinks! Could you give it to me?
Zhou shook his head and said, "Sorry, I also have guests at home, so I need this box too!"
The girl's expression changed slightly!
After looking Zhou Ye up and down, and seeing her clothes, he realized that she was probably a girl from a wealthy family!
but……
She works for the Public Security Bureau, surely she can buy this little thing?
Turning to the sales clerk, I asked, "Is there any more?"
"Sorry, this is the only case we have here! But we also have a case of Coke, which is a bit more expensive!"
The salesperson told the truth!
Shen Yan smiled and turned to Zhou Ye again: "Miss, I'm so sorry, we really need this case of soda!"
Please give it to us!
Zhou didn't like hearing that!
"I'm sorry, I really can't give in!"
"Pay!"
Zhou handed the money to the sales clerk!
Surprisingly, the salesperson didn't dare to take it!
Looking at Shen Yan, he said, "Comrade, this lady arrived first. If you're not in a hurry, I can apply for it today, and you can come to buy it tomorrow, is that alright?"
"no!"
Shen Yan's face turned pale!
"Miss, what's your name? I can pay you double! Consider it as if I bought it from you."
This is no small sum!
Zhou Ye looked at Shen Yan and said, "Comrade Shen, do I look like I'm short of money?"
"you……"
Shen Yan's face turned ashen: "I'm taking this case of soda! You have no choice but to give it up!"
Then, with a loud thud, he slammed the money onto the counter.
"Salesperson, you can see what I'm wearing. What do you want me to do? Do you really want to offend me?"
My name is Shen Yan, you can ask around!
Did I lie to you?
If you take the money, I'll pretend nothing happened! Otherwise, you can forget about this job!
The sales clerk turned pale with fright!
He said to Zhou Ye, trembling, "Comrade, please... please let it go! I really can't afford to offend you! I'm sorry!"
I'm so sorry!
Zhou Ye looked at Shen Yan's expression, then glanced at the pitiful saleswoman!
Thinking of the guests who would be arriving soon, she conceded, "You can take it!"
Shen Yan gave a mocking smile!
She walked away triumphantly! The girl behind her looked at Zhou Ye apologetically and apologized softly, "I'm sorry, she's always been like this! Here's ten yuan, consider it compensation!"
I'm sorry!
Then I grabbed my things and went outside!
The sales clerk looked at Zhou Ye, her face turning bright red!
"I'm sorry, I can't afford to offend them! I'm so sorry!"
Looking at the girl bowing and apologizing, Zhou shook his head indifferently. He still had guests at home, and there was no need to argue with someone over a case of soda!
"Okay, get up! Stop apologizing! Give me that case of Coke!"
"Huh? Really?"
"Yes!"
Zhou also took the Coke and bought some pastries and candies, just in case someone brought a child!
I also bought a few jars of canned fruit!
The sales clerk felt very guilty, so she specially called a car and paid for it herself to deliver Zhou Ye to the door!
"Thank you!"
"No need! It's my duty!"
When Zhou returned home, she set out the candies and pastries on the table and even took out some fruit from her spatial storage!
The apples are still in season, and the bananas are rare, so the quality is already quite high!
One table is for guests to sit at when they come to chat, and the other round table is for dining!
After arranging the fruit, Rou'er looked on with longing and asked, "Sister, is this fruit delicious?"
"It's delicious! Rou'er, would you like to try some?"
Rou'er was sensible and said with a smile, "No, this is for the guests. If there's any left after the guests leave, I'll eat it!"
"Good boy/girl! But I have more! You and your brother can have these two bananas!"
"Mmm!"
Rou'er happily accepted the banana and shared it with the baby!
Zhou Ye saw Chaoyang come out of the bedroom and smiled as he handed her one: "You have one too!"
Chaoyang took it and handed it to his grandfather first!
Grandpa laughed heartily and praised, "Look, our Chaoyang can be filial too!"
Chaoyang chuckled, then handed it to Zhou Ye. Zhou Ye said helplessly, "You eat it yourself! I have plenty more!"
You eat it!
Chaoyang ate a banana while going to see the kids!
"Grandpa, I'll grill some for you in a bit, just in case you cough!"
Zhou Ye coaxed softly.
Grandpa laughed heartily: "You silly girl, are you trying to fool me like a child? Grandpa won't eat it!"
Zhou smiled and said that he still planned to bake the fruit for his grandfather to eat later!
Grandpa said a few words and then went inside to help take care of the child!
Zhou then went to the kitchen to help!
Braised pig's trotters, braised pork belly, garlic ribs, mutton and radish soup, lotus root stir-fry, steamed fish, cabbage and pork rolls, cauliflower stir-fry with pork, and stir-fried spinach.
In addition to rice, the staple foods also include black rice buns and cornmeal buns!
It can be said to have catered to the tastes of many people!
Just as the food was almost ready, a sound came from the doorway!
"Brother Jianshe, I also prepared a case of soda, just in case we were thinking of drinking it when we ate together!"
The atmosphere is even better now!
"Haha... Little Swallow is just too polite, but being too polite is never a bad thing! I remember Jianshe likes this Arctic Ocean soda, right?" a man said.
The woman's voice in the courtyard startled Zhou Ye for a moment...
Oh~
Oh, so you're my guest! How honored!
Oh……
How did Xie Jianshe come to know such a person?
I'm really curious!
Xie Jianshe said in a deep voice, "It's good that you've come. Why bring any gifts? Come on, let's go inside!"
Hearing the voice, Wang Guihua said, "Xiao Ye, you go and greet the guests first. I don't need to bother with anything here! Wash your hands!"
Zhou smiled and said, "Mom, you go ahead! I'll plate this dish and take it over in a bit!"
"That's fine! Don't rush things! Take your time!"
"good!"
The food is almost ready; we just need to wait for it to cook in the pot before we can eat!
Wang Guihua wiped her hands, patted her clothes, and walked out with a smile!
The living room was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation, but Zhou Ye suddenly felt extremely bored!
Is it because Xie Jianshe made friends with someone like Shen Yan?
Or something else... I can't quite put my finger on it!
Zhou also composed herself, and five minutes later she arranged the dishes, straightened her clothes, and carried the food over!
"Xiaoye..."
Xie Jianshe stood up, took the dishes, and placed them on the table!
Zhou Ye smiled and looked towards the reception area! He met Shen Yan's gaze!
Shen Yan was clearly taken aback!
"Hello!"
Be the first to say hello!
Zhou Ye chuckled softly, "What a coincidence! Comrade Shen, we've met again!"
Shen Yan looked embarrassed, glanced at the girl beside her, and glared at her! The girl pursed her lips!
"Have you met him?"
Xie Jianshe looked at Zhou Ye with a questioning expression!
Zhou smiled but didn't answer, "Aren't you going to introduce me?"
Xie Jianshe nodded: "These people are now my colleagues and comrades-in-arms! We've all transferred to the same unit now!"
This is Feng Lei! This is Wang Yan and Wang Jianhua!
These two women are Shen Yan and Zhao Yuanyuan!
"This is my wife, Zhou Ye!"
"Hello, sister-in-law!"
"Hello, sister-in-law!"
"Sister-in-law, you're so beautiful! Hello, hello!"
...
Zhou Ye responded to each one with a smile!
Remembering what had just happened, Feng Lei smiled and said, "Have you met Xiao Yanzi before, sister-in-law? Our Xiao Yanzi is a well-known good girl in our bureau!"
She is kind, gentle, and exceptionally understanding!
They were very generous to us!
They always bring us delicious food from home!
Zhou Ye raised an eyebrow. Gentle, kind? Understanding?
Can you confirm that we know the same person?
Shen Yan looked a little embarrassed, probably afraid of what Zhou Ye might say! She quickly stood up and said, "I met my sister-in-law this morning!"
My sister-in-law gave me this soda!
Otherwise I wouldn't be able to buy it!
Right?
sister in law! "
Shen Yan looked at Zhou Ye, her eyes filled with pleading and a strange warning!
Zhou also smiled!
"Yes, Comrade Shen is just as you all said, gentle and kind!"
Others might not understand what Zhou Ye was saying, but Xie Jianshe did!
The sarcastic tone wasn't overt, but it was clear enough that something must have happened!
Zhou Ye pointed to the Coca-Cola on the table and said to Xie Jianshe, "Your colleague is here for the first time, so this Coca-Cola was bought specially!"
The food will be ready soon!
Then, smiling, he said, "Please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality!"
"Sister-in-law, you're too kind! It's already very good!"
"You're too kind, sister-in-law!"
Zhou smiled and went out!
Xie Jianshe glanced at Zhou Ye's retreating figure, then sat back down in his seat!
"Brother Jianshe, your wife is so beautiful!"
"Thanks!"
"Brother Jianshe, your wife can cook?"
This is what Shen Yan asked.
Xie Jianshe looked at Shen Yan: "Yanzi, what happened between you and your sister-in-law?"
"Huh? No?"
Shen Yan panicked!
"Yeah?"
Xie Jianshe just stared at Shen Yan, and everyone was stunned for a moment!
this……
Feng Lei laughed and pulled Xie Jianshe to drink tea: "Brother, what are you talking about? Don't you know what kind of person Yanzi is?"
Gentle, generous, and kind!
He even made a special trip to be transferred to the same place as us!
"There were clearly better options available, weren't there?"
"Why……"
Xie Jianshe sighed deeply, not wanting to break the atmosphere. This was their first time getting together; they didn't want things to look awkward.
"Okay, that's enough for now, we'll talk about it later!"
Shen Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief!
In the kitchen...
Wang Guihua asked, "Xiao Ye, do you not like that Shen Yan?"
"Hmm, I don't like it!"
Then he recounted what had happened at the supply and marketing cooperative!
"What? So arrogant and domineering, yet she claims to be kind and gentle? What kind of girl is this? She looks so gentle and cute, how could she be like this?"
How do you understand construction?
Can't see anything at all?
Comrades-in-arms? You're blind!
Zhou Ye smiled helplessly: "Mom, keep your voice down, it's not good if someone hears us!"
Wang Guihua pursed her lips: "What's wrong with it? I don't care about these things. If you're really wronged, you don't have to endure it for the sake of construction."
If you need to be insulted, then insult them back!
If Xie Jianshe dares to side with outsiders, I'll teach him a lesson!
"Okay, Mom, I definitely won't let myself be wronged!"
"That's good, I'm relieved!"
Ten minutes later, the food was ready! Zhou Ye and Wang Guihua took the food over and set up a separate table in the kitchen!
It's for Grandpa, Chaoyang, the two children, and Wang Guihua!
Xie Jianshe's colleagues were afraid they would feel awkward eating together.
Xie Jianshe invited everyone to sit down, and pulled Zhou Ye to sit down as well!
Shen Yan was sitting right across from Zhou Ye!
Her face was gentle, but she didn't think that way at all! She wondered how Zhou Ye, who was so young, had managed to marry Jianshe-ge!
"Brother Jianshe, your wife doesn't look very old!"
Shen Yan asked with a gentle expression.
Zhou also smiled and looked over!
Xie Jianshe frowned: "Yes, he's a few years younger than you!"
Shen Yan felt like she had choked!
Younger than me? What does that mean? Does it mean I'm old? Does it mean Brother Jianshe doesn't like me or accept me because I'm too old?
Does he like small ones?
Feng Lei chuckled and said, "Sister-in-law's cooking is really good! May I ask what you do for a living?"
"Oh, I'm a doctor!"
"Wow, she and Jianshe are such a perfect match!"
"Yes, yes, Brother Jianshe is truly blessed to have married such a wonderful wife like you!"
Everyone was showering him with compliments!
Shen Yan simply couldn't take it anymore!
God knows, she was furious when she found out that Jianshe was getting married! She knew that Jianshe wouldn't fall for someone easily!
She had been waiting for Jianshe to come back to work, thinking that there was still plenty of time and they could take it slow!
If you gradually win over Jianshe Ge, he'll like you!
But……
When we met again, he was married!
"Sister-in-law, if you're a doctor, you must be very busy, right? If you're so busy, do you have time to take care of Jianshe?"
Zhou looked at her with a puzzled expression: "I don't quite understand what you mean, Comrade Shen? Can't Xie Jianshe take care of himself?"
Does he need someone to take care of him?
Shen Yan gave an awkward laugh; she hadn't expected Zhou to retort so directly!
She was, after all, a guest, and in principle, Zhou should have been tolerant of her and taken care of her feelings!
"What I mean is, Jianshe's leg is injured, isn't it? As his wife, shouldn't you take better care of him? Or are you just disgusted by it?"
"Oh, I see!"
Zhou Ye glanced at Xie Jianshe and laughed, "I see his leg is just injured, not crippled!"
Shen Yan looked at Zhou Ye in shock: "You... how could you say that about Brother Jianshe! He's just injured!"
"Your words will make Jianshe (the construction worker) sad!"
"Yes, he's injured! So what? Did you come to my house today just to see how I, as his wife, take care of him?"
They're still blaming me, saying I'm not doing a good enough job as a wife!
"shut up!"
Xie Jianshe shouted sternly!
Zhou also shut up, looked at Xie Jianshe with a dangerous look in his eyes, and said, "You better not have said that to me!"
otherwise……
Xie Jianshe looked at Shen Yan: "Shen Yan, you are my comrade-in-arms and colleague, and Zhou is my wife."
I also ask you to respect her!
"If you want to eat, then shut up and eat! If you don't want to eat, then leave now!"
Shen Yan couldn't believe Xie Jianshe would treat her like this.
She pouted, looking very aggrieved!
Feng Lei tried to ease the tension: "I'm sorry, sister-in-law! Yanzi has been spoiled since she was a child and doesn't know how to speak properly!"
That's not what she really meant!
You've misunderstood!
Then he said to Xie Jianshe, "Brother Jianshe, don't be so harsh. Don't you usually treat Yanzi quite well?"
Why are you being so strict today!
Zhou Ye raised an eyebrow...
Oh, preferential treatment! That's great!
She had only listened to her grandfather before, but she had never thought that Xie Jianshe might actually have someone he liked!
Perhaps, this is it?
Zhou nodded, seemingly understanding something.
She stood up and said apologetically to everyone, "Please enjoy your meal. I'm so sorry, I have younger siblings to take care of!"
I'd like to get off the table! Sorry!
Zhou was also self-aware; since he wasn't one of the same kind of people as everyone else, it was better to leave as soon as possible!
Now, just like me, Grandpa doesn't know anything about my parents!
Then you can't expect anything from yourself!
He has a grandfather to take care of, younger siblings to support, and a mentally challenged person living with him! For Xie Jianshe, this is indeed a burden!
I misunderstood before!
How could you trouble others like this!
Xie Jianshe grabbed Zhou Ye: "Xiao Ye!"
Xiao patted him and said, "You stay with your colleagues. They're not very relaxed here either!"
You guys finally managed to get together!
I'm worried Mom won't be able to take care of things in the kitchen!
Turning away is the most dignified thing to do for Xie Jianshe!
After Zhou left, Xie Jianshe looked grim, but his comrades were all there! He suppressed his anger and continued the gathering with everyone!
only……
I will no longer engage with Shen Yan's topic!
In the kitchen, Wang Guihua was feeding the baby, while Grandpa and Chaoyang ate and laughed... Rou'er ate obediently.
Zhou Ye watched this heartwarming scene and felt a pang of sadness.
With a grandfather, younger brothers and sisters, isn't this a family too?
It seems like it's time to buy a house!
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