That night, not only Gao Shufang felt cold, Xuanyu also felt cold. She muttered to herself, and after thinking it over, she felt that she should still use an electric blanket.
Before, Xuanyue asked Gao Mingcheng to buy an electric blanket as a gift for her second sister. Xuanyue felt very happy after receiving it, but she was reluctant to use electricity, so the electric blanket could only be regarded as a decoration.
When the weather was good a few days ago, many people were quite proud of it, thinking that in such weather, there was no need to turn on the electric blanket at all.
But who would have thought that once the weather changed, the temperature would drop drastically. The house was leaking everywhere, and the quilt was too thin, so people felt extremely cold.
Yu Leng's body curled up, and her cold feet went straight into Zhang Chengyuan's arms.
Zhang Chengyuan was shivering from the cold, but he didn't dare to refuse.
"Hey, Chengyuan, go to Junling tomorrow to buy some wires and sockets, and call someone who knows how to do it to install a socket next to our bed! Only with a socket can we use an electric blanket!" Xuanyu reminded.
Zhang Chengyuan had no objection. All the money he earned was given to Xuanyu, and it was Xuanyu who decided how to spend the money. He responded vaguely and soon fell into a deep sleep.
Hearing his snoring, Yu Xuanyu suspected that he didn't listen at all and glared at him angrily, but it was late at night and no one would notice her glaring, so she could only go to sleep in the end.
The north wind blew strongly overnight, and it was cloudy for the next few days.
After Gao Yue returned home, he first had a lively party with relatives and friends, and then was arranged by Gao Guobing to work in the detention center.
The detention center is a bit remote, but it is actually a lucrative department.
When prisoners enter the detention center, if they have money in their pockets, they can spend money to ask others to help buy cigarettes, alcohol, and good food. Or if their family members value them, they will help them to use their connections and buy good things and send them in.
In this way, the supervisor in charge of supervision will naturally receive some kickbacks, more or less.
Gao Yue is an intern and does not receive any salary, but his father is Director Gao, so people here will naturally give him face, take him with them to do things, and give him a share of the benefits.
When Gao Yue came, he heard from Gao Guobing about the tomb-robbing fake antique case in which Gao Mingcheng was involved. Now the leading criminals have been transferred to prison, but some of the smaller culprits, who were sentenced to less than one year, remain in the detention center.
At this time, there were only two marginal figures left here, who were only responsible for digging graves and keeping watch. Gao Yue only spent a pack of cigarettes to hear another version of the story from them. This version had a more underworld flavor, so he just listened to it as a story.
However, Gao Yue developed the habit of taking notes when he was in school, and he briefly recorded the stories he heard.
Later, when Gao Mingcheng went to play with him, he saw the notebook and started flipping through it.
After reading it, Gao Mingcheng jokingly said, "Gao Yue, you have read so many novels before, have you ever thought about writing all these stories into novels?"
Gao Yue was stunned. This idea was something he had never thought of before.
After thinking for a while, he said, "No, taking notes is fine, but I don't have the ability to write a novel. Besides, I have to focus on studying now, so where do I find the time to do that?"
Gao Mingcheng nodded. It was indeed necessary to focus on learning, and Gao Yue had not collected enough materials, so he said, "Then you should take more notes. When you know more and have more time, you can write later."
Gao Yue smiled and thought it was unlikely, but he didn't refuse directly.
Who knows what will happen in the future?
"Oh, by the way, New Year's Day is coming in a few days. Do you want to go to work on New Year's Day? Let's get together!" Gao Mingcheng said.
In fact, people here don’t attach much importance to the Gregorian calendar’s New Year’s Day, but rather the lunar calendar’s Spring Festival.
But this New Year's Day is of special significance, as it means the 1980s have come to an end and we have entered the 1990s!
The 1990s was the era of national take-off!
Therefore, Gao Mingcheng really wants to get together and have fun with everyone.
Gao Yue said, "I have to go to work, but I can come back early from get off work. Shall we gather at my house or yours?"
Since Gao Mingcheng proposed the gathering, it would naturally be held at his house.
"Come to my house for a party! I'll give you all good food and drinks!"
"Okay." Gao Yue agreed immediately and said that he would get off work early that day and then go to Gao Mingcheng's house to help with the work.
In addition to inviting Gao Yue's family, Gao Mingcheng also invited Huang Dazhi and Gao Mingwan's families. When the clothing store closed early, Gao Mingli and his wife would also come over to eat, drink and have fun.
The festive atmosphere can only be brought out when there are many people.
After making this decision, Gao Mingcheng discussed the menu for entertaining the guests with many beauties.
You need hotpot, and of course you need stir-fried dishes. In addition, you can buy some braised dishes, fried peanuts, peanuts, melon seeds, and candies, and prepare some wine and drinks. That's about it.
After deciding on the menu, I started to make some preparations. The dishes had to be bought on the same day so that they were fresh, but alcohol and drinks could be purchased in advance.
On New Year's Day, Gaomingli happened to be on holiday, so Gao Mingcheng asked him to go back to the village to pick up Gao Shufang. He was happy to have everyone together.
Gao Mingli was not afraid of the cold wind or being scolded by his parents, and he agreed with a smile.
Young people, who doesn’t like to join in the fun?
Therefore, early in the morning on New Year's Day, Xuanyuemei and Zhang Jinling, two sisters-in-law, went to the vegetable market to buy vegetables, while Gao Mingli drank a bowl of rice porridge and then drove his tractor back to the village to pick someone up.
You have to go early and come back early to pick someone up, so in order to have a meal in the evening, you have to start preparing in the afternoon.
When Gao Mingli returned home, Gao Shufang was skillfully changing the diaper of her little niece and keeping an eye on her older nephew, making him eat his porridge by himself.
After Gao Mingli found the person, he immediately asked Gao Shufang to pack up and prepare to go back to the county with him.
Gao Shufang was stunned and her mind became a little dull.
Has it been just a week?
These days, she has been so busy that she almost forgot about time.
Gao Shufang said dazedly, "But Dad took my eldest brother to the neighboring village to make wine today! Tomorrow is market day, and Mom said she will go to the fields to pick vegetables in the afternoon so that she can sell them at the market tomorrow morning."
"If I leave, what will happen to my nephew and niece? My sister-in-law is still in confinement after giving birth!"
A strong sense of responsibility drove Gao Shufang to stay and continue helping with family work.
Gao Mingli immediately told his second brother about his plan to have a gathering today, and focused on describing the menu and program for tonight.
And to create a festive atmosphere, Gao Mingcheng plans to hold a lottery with a variety of prizes, including items and red envelopes. Whoever wins the prize will get it.
"Shufang, are you really not going back to participate? Second brother specifically told me to pick you up! You have to think it over carefully. If you don't go back today, I will have to pick you up next time I have a holiday, or when your second brother comes back." Gao Mingli said deliberately, putting a little pressure on Gao Shufang.
The little nephew was already over three years old and could understand what she said. He immediately shouted, "Aunt, don't leave! You still have to take me to play!"
After hearing Gao Mingli's description, Gao Shufang was really moved, but when she heard her nephew's request to stay, she became hesitant again.
"My mother said that she can't let you go, aunt, please don't go!" The nephew continued to persuade her to stay and held Gao Shufang's hand to prevent her from leaving.
At this time, the little niece lying on the bed also woke up and started crying loudly.
Gao Shufang immediately picked up her little niece and held her horizontally skillfully to coax her.
Because the child cried and needed feeding frequently at night, Luo Xiaohua was afraid that Huang Su'e would not be able to sleep well at night, so she went over early in the morning to bring the child over and let Gao Shufang take care of the child so that Huang Su'e could get some sleep.
I have to say, among the several daughters-in-law, Luo Xiaohua treats Huang Su'e really well!
Gao Mingli tapped his nephew's head lightly with his finger and teased him with a smile: "What else did your mother say?"
It is said that children are innocent. The nephew immediately said, "My mother said that unmarried sisters-in-law must work for their parents' home, and she said that we cannot let my aunt leave."
The child, who is over three years old, has clear articulation and is learning to speak clearly.
Gao Mingli's face darkened slightly and he looked at Gao Shufang.
After working for more than a year and helping with odd jobs in a clothing store, Gao Mingli is no longer the rural boy who knew nothing.
He understood his sister-in-law's plan from his nephew's words. She hoped Gao Shufang would stay at home to take care of her children.
Gao Mingli curled his lips and said, "Shufang, do you really want to stay at home and let your sister-in-law take care of the children? Your sister-in-law is very smart! When Jinling lived at home before, it was always your sister-in-law who made trouble and never stopped taking advantage of her!"
This person will speak for whoever he is close to.
At first, Gao Mingli and Zhang Jinling had an average relationship. Every time Zhang Jinling quarreled with Huang Su'e, Gao Mingli felt annoyed. He thought his sister-in-law was a good person, and his mother was a loving mother-in-law. Why did Zhang Jinling have to quarrel endlessly?
At that time, he was completely unable to empathize with Zhang Jinling.
But since Zhang Jinling moved to the county, the couple have spent more time together alone, and their relationship has become more harmonious. Now, when Gao Mingli hears Zhang Jinling complaining about what happened back then, he feels more or less empathy.
He knew that his mother was partial to him, but he was the eldest brother and he was the younger, so he thought he was spoiled enough and his mother would definitely treat his wife as well as she treated his eldest sister-in-law.
But the facts still made him realize the truth.
Seeing Gao Shufang lowered her head and kept silent, Gao Mingli continued, "It's already New Year's Day, and the Chinese New Year will be here in a little over a month. If you don't want to go back now, then why not go back after the Chinese New Year! But whether you can go back after the Chinese New Year is still uncertain!"
"Think it over carefully. If you don't go back, I'll leave!"
After Gao Mingli finished speaking, he rolled his eyes and decided to go to the kitchen to take a look.
He found the drawer of the cupboard as if he knew the place well, opened it, and saw five eggs inside.
He took all five eggs and prepared to take them to the county to eat.
The chickens that lay eggs at home were bought by his wife! What's wrong with him taking a few eggs?
Gao Mingli thought so and tried hard not to feel guilty.
Gao Shufang saw this and said speechlessly: "Fourth brother, those eggs are for sister-in-law to use during her confinement period!"
Gao Mingli had already put the eggs into his pocket and said proudly, "The chicken was bought by Jinling! Last time, grandma told us to take more eggs to eat. How long has it been since I took any? I only took five eggs. What's wrong?"
"Uncle, you stole the eggs, I'm going to tell grandma!" The nephew shouted immediately and ran out happily, intending to find Luo Xiaohua to complain.
Gao Mingli immediately felt guilty. If his mother came back, he would be in big trouble!
But now that the things are in hand, who would be willing to put them back?
Gao Mingli immediately said: "Shufang, make your decision early. If you don't leave, I will leave first!"
Gao Shufang was also shocked by this unexpected change. She complained, "Last time you pulled out so many cabbages and radishes, Mom talked about it for several days!"
Gao Mingli grinned, but he was so panicked that he just wanted to run away.
He urged Gao Shufang to make a decision as soon as possible. If Gao Shufang refused to return to the county, he would have to explain to his second brother.
Gao Shufang was annoyed by his urging and became anxious.
On the one hand, she felt that she should stay home to help, but on the other hand, she missed the county and was looking forward to the party tonight.
In the end, the thought of returning to the county prevailed.
Gao Shufang said, "Fourth brother, go to my room and help me get the blue bag. I will send the child to my eldest sister-in-law! Then we will meet at the entrance of the village!"
"OK!"
Without saying a word, Gao Mingli rushed to Gao Shufang's room, picked up the blue canvas bag on the bed, and ran towards the village entrance as if running for his life.
Gao Shufang also hurriedly took the child back to her sister-in-law's house.
At this time, the child stopped crying and actually fell asleep cooperatively!
Sister-in-law Huang Su'e is catching up on her sleep and is sleeping soundly at the moment.
Gao Shufang quietly placed the child next to Huang Su'e, and then ran away!
When they ran all the way to the village entrance, Gao Mingli had already started the tractor. When he saw Gao Shufang, he immediately said, "Hold on tight!"
Gao Shufang agreed hastily and climbed into the carport in no time.
It was not until then that she realized that she was in such a hurry that she forgot to bring the small stool!
Gao Shufang looked helpless as she said to Gao Mingli in front of her: "Second brother, it's all your fault. I don't even have a stool to sit on!"
Gao Mingli had already been driving the tractor, galloping all the way.
Facing the wind, he said, "How about you use some clothes to pad your butt?"
Gao Shufang was speechless. Her dirty clothes had just been washed yesterday and were still hanging under the eaves to dry!
Because she was in a hurry, she didn't take many things, and the bag she asked Gao Mingli to take only contained some relatively valuable items.
Forget it, just sit down. Her clothes are dirty anyway, and she will have to change clothes when she returns to the county.
Just as she was thinking about this, she suddenly heard her mother Luo Xiaohua yelling and cursing. Because the tractor had already driven away for some distance, she couldn't hear it clearly, but she knew that her mother must be very angry!
call!
Gao Shufang leaned her back against the bicycle frame. For some reason, she felt relieved and then started to laugh.
Gao Mingli also started laughing. Instead of feeling upset after being scolded, the brother and sister seemed quite happy.
On the morning of the first day of 1990, Gao Mingli and Gao Shufang, brother and sister, experienced the speed and passion! (End of this chapter)
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