Jiang Li didn't keep watch tonight. She had been a little sleepy these days. Qi Shaoqiang hugged her, tucked her slightly sweaty hair behind her ears, and gently kneaded her swollen calves.

Jiang Li is six months pregnant. Her belly has grown a lot during this period. She has trouble eating and sleeping, and it is hard to see her suffer.

Qi Shaoqiang was willing to bear the pain for her, but he also felt sorry for Jiang Li who was busy all day, so he just tried his best to take care of the housework so that she could have a hot meal and a good rest when she came back.

The sound of firecrackers became louder at midnight. Some wealthy families set off fireworks, which burst into sparks that lit up the sky in the darkness.

Jiang Li moved somewhat uneasily, Qi Shaoqiang gently covered her ears and made a wish to the sky, "I hope my daughter-in-law has a smooth delivery and lives a long life."

Early in the morning, Wang Juan and her sister came to pay New Year's greetings. Jiang Li stayed up for a while last night and had not gotten up yet.

Chen Xianyun invited the two to eat some fruit. "There are candies on the table, take as much as you like!"

"I understand, Aunt Yun. I'll be polite then."

After working in the clothing store for a few months, Wang Juan has become more outgoing, and sometimes even a little childish.

Wang Fen smiled shyly and ate the orange that Chen Xianyun had cut.

Jiang Li stayed in the warm bed for a long time. Qi Shaoqiang brought her some dried clothes and coaxed her to put them on.

The two of them slumbered for a while, and only after eating the sesame and peanut glutinous rice balls that were specially reserved for her did Jiang Li come to her senses completely.

Chen Xianyun took the red envelopes and gave one to everyone, including Wang Juan and her sister.

Wang Fen refused repeatedly, but Chen Xianyun smiled but did not doubt it, "This is given to you by your elders, and you refuse it. This is a New Year's gift."

Qi Shaoqiang's red envelope was naturally given to Jiang Li. Together with the one given by the old lady, Jiang Li received four thick red envelopes and was very happy.

"Xiaojuan, Xiaofen, have lunch at home. We're having mutton hotpot today," Chen Xianyun said, taking the bacon and pork brought by Wang Fen. "Look, the bacon is so well stuffed."

Wang Juan happily agreed, and took the opportunity to ask Jiang Li about her work.

Jiang Li pondered for a while and agreed with Wang Juan's idea, "This kind of labor-intensive work is definitely not worth doing. It doesn't make money, but it's too hard."

Jiang Li thought of the blue and yellow sweater for the children and suddenly had an idea. "Xiao Fen, I see that your knitting skills are not good. Have you practiced at home before?"

Wang Fen shook her head shyly. "I was bored at home because of my injured leg. Xiaojuan gave me a knitting book and told me to learn how to knit sweaters."

"You have learned it in such a short time and you have already knitted so well. I think you have talent.

I have a few patterns here. You can take them home and see how you make them. If you can make them, I will take them and sell them in the store."

Wang Juan's eyes lit up. Knitting sweaters was good. Her sister was shy and had low self-esteem because of her leg injury. She was really relieved to let her go out to work.

It's a perfect job to do it at home, which not only allows you to go out but also makes money, and it's good for your legs.

"Boss, thank you!"

Wang Juan agreed immediately, but Wang Fen was a little hesitant. She was afraid that she would not do a good job, and she was also afraid that if the things she made were not sold well, Jiang Li would lose money.

"You back off before you even start. That's what we comrades do. I believe in you!"

"Yes, sister, you try it first, and we'll talk about it if it works."

Encouraged by her sister and boss, Wang Fenxiao gathered up some courage and said, "Okay, I'll give it a try."

Jiang Li immediately handed Wang Fen several patterns of scarves, shawls, and blankets. "I'll pay for the materials. Send them to me when you're done."

The more Wang Fen looked at Jiang Li's paintings, the more she thought they were beautiful. Each one had a novel style. She was fascinated by them and after lunch, she urged to go home.

Qin Xiaoting's family came in the afternoon. The two dolls were dressed like the lucky dolls in the New Year pictures. Liu Lixin and she each held one.

As soon as we arrived at Jiang Li's house, He An and Ning came down and made a fuss. There were some snowflakes in the morning and a thin layer of snow had accumulated. The two kids were walking in the yard and making a fuss about making a snowman.

Qi Shaoqiang now loves the child more and more. He is bewitched by the sweet-talking He Ning. He makes a snowman for the child, lets him play on a swing, spreads millet on the snow, and catches sparrows with a bamboo basket.

Jiang Li and Qin Xiaoting were roasting watermelons by the fire, and occasionally using pliers to pick up potatoes and sweet potatoes from the fire.

"I was so exhausted last year. This year I have to hire someone. Running a restaurant makes money, but it's really tiring."

"You've made a lot of money this year!" Jiang Li teased her, "You've become a wealthy woman."

Qin Xiaoting was very proud. "That's right. Look at my craftsmanship."

"Li, have you saved enough money? We can start buying our small Western-style house! I've found some houses, let's buy two along the street, we can live in them and rent them out.

Of course, after two years when the house is demolished, I will make a fortune. "

Qin Xiaoting lowered her voice and said, "It will be demolished in 1990, and a shopping mall will be built there."

Jiang Li suddenly became excited, "How much?"

"I've been to see it. The ones closer to the inside are quieter and more expensive, more than 6,000 yuan, but the ones along the street are cheaper, less than 6,000 yuan."

"Then let's go check it out in two days!"

"Ah!"

On the second day of the Chinese New Year, Jiang Li took Qi Shaoqiang to the old house of the Xu family. Peilan had asked someone to open the door early. Before Jiang Li even reached the door, Peilan came out to greet her, smiling from ear to ear, "My dear, are you cold? It must have snowed on the way here."

Jiang Li was dressed warmly in waterproof clothes, woolen boots, a scarf and gloves, so she was not a little cold.

Jiang Li wished Wang Peilan a happy new year, and Wang Peilan looked at her happily. Jiang Li, who was six months pregnant, became more plump, with a fair and round face, and looked in very good spirits.

Qi Shaoqiang standing beside her was tall and resolute. He held Jiang Li's shoulders with one hand and supported her arm with the other. He kept his eyes on Jiang Li's feet. The two of them standing together were like a golden boy and a jade girl, pleasing to the eyes.

뀘 Peilan gave each person a red envelope, and gave Jiang Li an extra small box떚.

Jiang Li opened it and saw that it was actually a car key.

Peilan smiled and said, "Here, this is what Xu collected. It's too cold now, what if you get frozen while walking in the wind?"

Peilan asked the housekeeper to take Jiang Li to the yard to look at the car, which was a red Santana.

Jiang Li walked around twice, and she still liked this gift in her heart. At least with it, it would be much easier to do things.

"Miss, I'll ask the driver to teach you how to drive."

Jiang Li already knew how to drive. After pretending to learn how to drive for two hours, she boldly tried to drive.

The housekeeper exclaimed repeatedly, and Peilan's eyes were full of smiles. Her good girl was so smart. She learned how to drive a car in just half a month. Li must have inherited it from her.

Jiang Li drove carefully twice and stopped at the gate of the old house. A car drove in. The housekeeper saw it and went to pick it up.