Chapter 193 Worry (Page 1/2)
The next morning, Huo Qingci got up early and found a group of workers to build a kitchen and bathhouse.
Someone was asked to transport a large amount of sand, stone, bricks, tiles and wood, but since the construction of the house takes a certain amount of time, and Huo Qingci works at home all day and has to go to work on the third day, the task of supervision can only be given to Lin Man.
In order to complete the project as soon as possible, Lin Man joined the team of workers without hesitation.
She worked hard with everyone, mixing cement, carrying sand, passing bricks - wherever there was a need for help, she would rush there.
Build the kitchen as soon as possible so that they don’t have to queue up in the cafeteria for food every day.
Moreover, now we can only take a shower in the room. If there is an independent bathhouse, it will be much more convenient for everyone to take a shower.
Going to a public bath not only requires waiting in line, but also requires paying extra for the water.
For Lin Man, this is not the most important issue. What really bothers her is the inconvenience caused by running back and forth.
In the past, when my grandfather lived alone, the driver helped with chores such as fetching water, preparing meals, and washing clothes, and my grandfather would also give him some subsidies privately as a reward.
Now that they live with grandpa, there is naturally no need for driver Zhang to take care of grandpa's life.
Lin Man is busy doing odd jobs during the day and has to take two hours to review at night. Although being a teacher is not her dream, she still wants to give it a try.
After working hard for half a month, the kitchen and bathhouse were finally built, and the stove was also left with three stove eyes according to her requirements.
A large iron pot is placed on the large stove eye for cooking, a large aluminum pot for boiling water is placed on the medium-sized stove eye next to it, and a small stove eye is used to stew rice.
As for firewood, there is a barren mountain in Huo Qingci's space, and cutting down a few big trees can last for a while. Even if they don't cut down trees, they can also go to the nearby hillside to pick up some firewood.
There is also a coal stove at home, and if there is no firewood, we can cook with charcoal.
Looking at the completed kitchen and bathhouse, Huo Li smiled with satisfaction. He waited for Huo Qingci to get off work and found him, saying, "Qingci, let's buy a steamer. This year, we'll all be together for the New Year, so let's brew a jar of rice wine."
Huo Qingci knew his grandfather liked to drink, so he nodded and agreed without thinking, "Buy a steamer and a three-layer steamer for steaming vegetables and buns. Also buy two water jars and a few pots."
Huo Li looked at the yard and felt it was a bit small. He didn't feel much of a problem when he lived there alone before, but as more people and things came into the house, it started to feel a bit small.
But it is not very convenient to live in the city. It takes 40 to 50 minutes to drive directly there, and taking the bus requires changing buses. It will probably take an hour and a half to get home.
"The yard is too small, so you can buy one if you like. By the way, Qingyan bought a bicycle last month. He rarely rides it, so he always lets Xiaofei ride it to buy groceries. Why don't you borrow it and try it out first?"
"No need, Grandpa. I'll buy the bicycle ticket with my own money."
If he could get a ticket, Huo Qingci also wanted to buy a bicycle for his wife. He believed that with Lin Man's ability, she would definitely be able to pass the teacher qualification examination.
As doctors, they sometimes have to work overtime, and their working hours are different from those of teachers. Sometimes they may not be able to walk together. Having two bicycles is much more convenient.
Besides, Huo Qinghuan will be going to junior high school in the fall, and his bicycle cannot carry two people. Fortunately, his younger brother has not moved in yet.
Huo Li waved his hand and said, "Forget it, let's not go to Qingyan to borrow a bicycle, lest he say that I only think about you.
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The stove is dry, so we can light a fire and cook tomorrow. I'll go buy groceries in the morning, but you don't have to come buy groceries if you're on your way."
"Grandpa, once you buy a bicycle, leave the grocery shopping to me."
Grandpa has to spend money to buy vegetables. He has so many vegetables planted in his space and raised so many poultry and livestock. Wouldn’t it look good if he didn’t eat them and kept them?
Every penny saved is a penny earned. I can use the saved money to buy a courtyard house for each of my two children in the future.
My wife said that if she could, she would live with the children so that there would be no conflicts between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. They could have a meal together on weekends when they were free, and reunite during the Chinese New Year or other holidays if they were not free.
He thought this was a great idea. When he retired, he would take his wife on a trip to see the beautiful mountains and rivers of his motherland.
On the day Huo Qingci bought the bicycle, the school's teacher recruitment notice had been posted. More than 130 people had signed up. Only after passing the political review and interview assessment could they take the theoretical knowledge test.
The exam time is getting closer and closer, and it would be a lie for Lin Man to say that she is not nervous.
Seeing how nervous she was, Huo Qingci wanted to make a joke to relax her: "The salary of a teacher is not high. When I first started working, it was only 28 yuan a month. Why don't we not take the exam?
Being a teacher is really tiring. You have to eat chalk dust during class, and after class you have to be busy preparing lessons, grading homework, and engraving test papers every month...
Junior high school students are in their rebellious phase. If you don't teach them well, they might rebel against you. Then you can neither hit them nor scold them, and you can only sulk by yourself..."
Lin Man listened to Huo Qingci's words, glared at him unhappily, and said:
"Huo Qingci, what on earth do you mean? I've already registered, and now you're trying to persuade me not to take the exam? Aren't you afraid that I'll lose face if I don't pass?"
"Of course not, Manman. What I mean is that it doesn't matter even if I don't pass the exam. I can make money to support you and the kids."
"I can support myself! I just want to find something to do.
Besides, I just want to try and see if I can train Ningning and Anan to become top students if I become a teacher."
Huo Qingci listened to Lin Man's words and said with a smile, "An An's personality is quite good, but Ning Ning is always restless and only knows how to eat. It's obvious that he is not a good student. I guess he has a similar personality to his second uncle."
Lin Man gently punched Huo Qingci on the chest and scolded him, "How can you be a father like this? Even though Ningning loves to eat and is active, how do you know he's not good at studying?
I have taught your little brother Huo Qinghuan very well. I heard that he is now the monitor of his class."
"Qinghuan's personality is just in between Ningning and An'an. You say he's active, but sometimes he can be quiet. You say he's quiet, but sometimes he can be naughty and playful."
"Okay, if that's what you say, then let's see if Huo Yining can become a talent."
Seeing that Lin Man was angry, Huo Qingci hurriedly coaxed her, "I didn't say our son can't be successful. I just think our Ningning is a little lazy..."
Lin Man snorted coldly, "Huh, you just said he's not cut out for studying. Aren't you trying to say he's suitable for the military when he grows up?"
Lin Man was also a little worried. Could it be that her Ningning looked simple-minded but strong-limbed, with excellent athletic ability, and was suitable for being a soldier or doing sports?
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