Chapter 259: Huo Qinghuan's Thoughts (Page 1/2)
Lin Man only had three classes this morning, so she went straight back to the dormitory with her things during the fourth class.
She took out the cotton shoes and hats that her mother-in-law bought for the two children, took a look at them, and they looked pretty good. However, she didn't know if the size of the shoes was correct. She could only find out by trying them on when she got home.
Her eldest son is fat and has high insteps, and the shoes he wears are two sizes larger than those for three-year-old children.
Thinking of this, Lin Man suddenly remembered that there were children's snow boots in the space, so she simply took out two pairs of snow boots from the space and gave them to the two brothers.
The mother-in-law bought them leather hats with ear protection, which are suitable for wearing out on snowy days. She also picked out two nice woolen hats for each of the two brothers.
He picked out a pair of gloves for each of them, and also picked out a pair of woolen gloves, a pair of yellow snow boots, and a scarf for Huo Qinghuan.
The weather is getting colder now, and she will feel cold standing on the podium, but at least she will walk back and forth.
The students sat in class and couldn't move, so their hands and feet were cold. I gave Huo Qinghuan a pair of snow boots in the hope that he wouldn't get cold.
The style of snow boots she chose is somewhat similar to the Northeastern fur boots of that era. It is not too unusual and should not arouse suspicion.
Fortunately, there are still twelve days left before the holiday. I hope it doesn’t snow before the holiday.
Otherwise, she really wouldn't be able to ride her bike to work. The snow is slippery, and if she suddenly falls off her bike, she will definitely break a bone.
After picking out shoes for Huo Qinghuan, Lin Man went to the supermarket and bought two boxes of Ferrero Rocher. She opened the boxes, took out the chocolate balls inside and put them in a bag.
Later she opened two more packages of toffee and a bucket of cookies, repacking them all in brown paper.
Prepare these things, pack them all in woven bags, and then tie them to the back seat of the bicycle. Let Huo Qinghuan hold them later. These things are not very heavy anyway.
As soon as the bell rang, Lin Man pushed her bicycle to the school gate and waited quietly for Huo Qinghuan to come out.
When Huo Qinghuan came out, he looked at the big bag on the back of his sister-in-law's bicycle and said, "Sister-in-law, I'd better walk back! Anyway, I don't have classes in the afternoon and I'm not in a hurry."
Lin Man patted the bicycle seat and said, "You don't have to walk. Just pick up the woven bag on the back and hold it in your arms. I'll ride my bicycle to take you back."
Huo Qinghuan was a little embarrassed. He said, "Sister-in-law, how about I give you a ride? I'm 1.72 meters tall, only two or three centimeters shorter than you."
"Okay, then you ride and I'll carry the stuff."
It is uncomfortable to ride a bicycle in cold weather, let alone with someone on the back seat. But Huo Qinghuan is different. He really wants to ride a bicycle and doesn't care about the weather.
Lin Man pushed the bicycle to Huo Qinghuan and asked him to ride it, while she sat on the back seat holding a woven bag.
As soon as Lin Man sat down, Huo Qinghuan glared at him a few times, and the bicycle rushed away. Seeing that he was riding so happily, Lin Man said:
"Qinghuan, your second sister-in-law is pregnant, so the family bicycle is free. Didn't they let you ride it?"
"No, my second brother is riding his own bike. Although his workplace is not far from home, it only takes about ten minutes to walk and a few minutes to ride a bike."
Lin Man made a promise without hesitation, "Huo Qinghuan, when you get into university, I'll give you a bicycle."
Huo Qinghuan waved his hand. "No need. Going to college? Isn't high school the only option now? Does sister-in-law want me to go to the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University? There are very few recommended places, so I don't have much hope.
Sister-in-law, a bicycle is so expensive, you don’t have to buy it for me. When I start working, I will buy it myself.”
Lin Man remembered that in those days, middle school and high school were only two years long, and Huo Qinghuan didn't graduate from high school until 1973. If he couldn't go to the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University, he would have to go to the countryside.
Unless the old man arranges for him to join the army, but Huo Qinghuan doesn't seem to be very interested in joining the army. Lin Man really doubts that he will take the initiative to sign up to go to the countryside.
He was really born at the wrong time. It seems that Huo Qinghuan's best choice is to go to the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University. If he wants to go to the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University, he must have a place.
They are all children of wealthy families and have a lot of connections, so you still have to be capable to get a place in the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University.
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"Qinghuan, if you can consistently rank first in your high school, you'll be recommended to attend the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University."
Huo Qinghuan nodded, "Yes, you really have to get first place in the exam. I studied so hard and only got third in the grade. I guess there's no hope.
Sister-in-law, your class ranked first in average Chinese language scores, and Class 3 ranked second. You are amazing, even better than our head teacher."
"So? Are you going to transfer to our class?"
Huo Qinghuan shook his head. "No need. Now all the students in your class know that I am your brother-in-law. If I were transferred to your class, they would definitely come to please me. It's better for me to stay in Class 1. I have many friends in Class 1."
"I respect your choice. If you keep working hard and strive to be the top student in the final exam, I'll give you a big red envelope for the New Year."
Huo Qing was delighted. "Sister-in-law, are you serious? If I get first place in the exam, are you really going to give me a big red envelope? I didn't receive a red envelope last year."
Lin Man knew that families usually only gave red envelopes to children and would not give red envelopes to children over the age of ten.
She said to Huo Qinghuan, "Qinghuan, as long as you are still studying, your elder brother and I will give you a red envelope."
"Thank you, sister-in-law! You are so kind. You are just like the protagonist in the book, beautiful and generous."
"Okay, stop flattering me. Even though you are my brother-in-law, I actually treat you like my own brother."
Lin Man wanted to say that if she were a few years older, she would treat him like her son.
Huo Qinghuan is a lively, cheerful and obedient person. He will do whatever you ask him to do and will never complain.
Say what you think, don't say one thing and mean another, and don't be two-faced and say one thing to your face and another behind your back.
"Sister-in-law, I will be your biological brother from now on. When my brother is not around, I will call you sister." Huo Qinghuan joked.
Lin Man thought he was very funny, and suddenly burst out laughing, saying, "Huo Qinghuan, you must not let your eldest brother hear this, or he will beat you up."
"The eldest brother is a gentle man. He doesn't know how to beat people. The second brother likes to beat people. Sister-in-law, you don't know that the second sister-in-law's personality changed drastically after she became pregnant.
After she became pregnant, she wanted to eat this and that all the time. If her second brother didn't satisfy her, she would scream or cry.
After satisfying her, the second brother just smiled foolishly. Are women so emotionally unstable during pregnancy?
It's so terrible that I don't even want to get married anymore. When I grow up and earn more money, I'll live alone. When I'm old, I'll let Ningning and An'an take care of me."
"What nonsense are you talking about, you idiot? Don't you want to get married and have children when you grow up? Do you want my son to take care of you in your old age?"
Huo Qinghuan looked embarrassed, laughed dryly and said, "I just said that casually. Marriage is still a long way off for me. Let's talk about it later."
Lin Man knew clearly that the environment could indeed influence a person's mood.
When Huo Qinghuan lived with their family in the past, he never mentioned that he didn't want to get married. At that time, he vowed that he would marry a gentle, virtuous and beautiful wife in the future and have six more children.
But now he suddenly changed his mind and said that he didn't want to get married. He just wanted to earn more money so that her two sons could take care of him in his old age.
Lin Man couldn't help but sigh: No wonder Meng's mother had to move three times. Fortunately, she didn't live with her parents-in-law.
Otherwise, her two sons would follow their aunt's example and become like her, asking for this and that all the time, crying, making a fuss and throwing tantrums when they are not satisfied. What would she do then?
"Qinghuan, you will definitely meet the girl of your dreams and spend the rest of your life with her.
Not all couples are like your second brother and sister-in-law. In fact, marriage is not that scary. The key lies in how you manage it.
Look at Mom and Dad, aren't we on good terms?"
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