The new neighbors moved in one evening; the sky was overcast and looked like it was about to rain.
Buling was sitting at the doorway picking chives, which Sangshen had brought back yesterday, saying she wanted to eat chive pancakes, when she heard a commotion coming from the courtyard gate.
She looked up and saw the three men walk around the screen wall and into the courtyard. The one in the lead was an old man in a Zhongshan suit, followed by Grandpa Wu.
"Factory Manager, Engineer Qi, this is our No. 8 compound. Engineer Qi's house is in the backyard; it's the main house, with three rooms in total. Let me show you." Grandpa Wu eagerly introduced the place to the old man.
People in the courtyard came out upon hearing the commotion and saw the group of people entering.
The old factory manager was quite approachable. He nodded in a friendly manner to the neighbors who were peeping, "Take Engineer Qi to be settled first."
Bu Ling thought to himself, "It seems that Engineer Qi is quite valued; even the factory manager accompanied him to see the house."
A middle-aged man wearing glasses, who was standing next to the factory director, was observing the environment in the yard without making a sound. When he heard the factory director's words, he quickly said, "Thank you, Comrade Wu."
Grandpa Wu chuckled and said, "You're welcome! You're welcome!"
The group walked towards the backyard. As they passed Buling's house, Buling glanced at the person next to the factory manager a couple more times. This must be Engineer Qi.
He's clearly a cultured person; he wears glasses, exudes a scholarly air, and radiates an intellectual aura.
Aunt Lan pursed her lips and followed behind. Aunt Wu thought for a moment and then followed as well. Seeing this, Bu Ling also went to the backyard.
Grandpa Wu opened the door and invited the factory manager and Engineer Qi inside. The three of them looked around inside and then came out: "Factory Manager Liu, the house is nice, thank you."
"Not at all, Mr. Qi, you're too kind," the old factory manager waved his hand.
Qi Gong smiled gently and said, "Comrade Wu, someone will be delivering furniture tomorrow. It might be a bit noisy, so please bear with us, neighbors in the yard."
"Of course, of course."
The factory manager and Engineer Qi didn't stay long. They were just showing Engineer Qi the house and discussing furniture. It would be a few more days before they moved in.
The two came and went like the wind, leaving the courtyard in less than ten minutes. Seeing this, Aunt Lan's face fell, and she looked displeased.
But this worker, Qi, is clearly someone the factory values. Aunt Lan is only a bully at home; she naturally wouldn't dare say anything in front of the factory manager. But once Qi's family moves in, things might change.
The next day, the Qi family's furniture arrived. The factory specially hired a few people to help, and after a lively morning, the courtyard finally quieted down again.
Aunt Lan was heartbroken once again.
Even the two sisters-in-law from the Qian family, upon hearing the news after work, were quite upset and started throwing things around.
Bu Ling sensed a storm brewing in the compound lately; everyone seemed to be holding back their energy.
However, Qi Gong's family members did not come, and everyone was inevitably a little discouraged.
As April approaches, Wu Yuanyuan's wedding day is drawing near.
Lately, she's been leaving early and returning late, working with Tie and the other person to prepare for their wedding.
When Bu Ling got off work that evening, Xia Qingmei was already waiting in the yard. "Bu Ling, why are you so late today?"
"Yeah, the food sold out a little slowly today. I didn't get off work until it was all sold out." Bling opened the door. "Come in and let's talk."
Xia Qingmei carried things into the house and took out a handful of fresh wild vegetables from the bamboo basket: "Here, this is for you. It's delicious in soups or salads."
Bu Ling didn't stand on ceremony and put it away, saying, "Thank you, Sister Qingmei."
Xia Qingmei didn't try to hide her arrival. As she walked, the fighting spirit of the aunties in the alley was evident. She almost lost everything she brought for Buling.
Xia Qingmei gave Buling her commission for the day before saying somewhat embarrassedly, "Buling, do you have any cloth coupons? I'll trade with you."
"You know how to weave, so why do you need cloth coupons?" Buling asked curiously.
Xia Qingmei blushed slightly upon hearing this: "I'm getting married, and I want to have a bright and beautiful wedding dress made." Even the most cheerful girl gets a little shy when talking about marriage.
"Really? Congratulations! How many cloth coupons do you need?" Bu Ling was happy for her too, remembering how she had traded eggs with her mother for her wedding.
"One and a half feet is enough. I'll trade you eggs." With that, she took a small basket of eggs from the bamboo basket: "Is this enough?"
Bling glanced at them and saw there were about thirty, but she still said, "No need, consider it a gift from me, as your wedding present!"
She opened the wardrobe, took out a bag, and pulled out cloth coupons. "Here you go!"
Xia Qingmei wasn't one to be pretentious. She happily accepted it and carefully put it in her pocket, saying, "Thank you, Buling."
Bu Ling waved her hand: "Hey, it's no big deal!" He'd made her a lot of money, after all. She added, "Wishing you a happy marriage in advance!"
Xia Qingmei blushed, looking embarrassed, but still left the basket of eggs. Buling insisted on paying, and Xia Qingmei, unable to refuse, had to accept it. However, she truly felt closer to Buling now.
As she left the compound, she brushed past a group of strangers, and she glanced at them curiously. One of the women in the group was particularly beautiful.
Bu Ling also saw the group of people; there were quite a few of them. Qi Gong was among them, supporting an old woman as they walked and talked. There was also an old man beside them.
There were eight or nine people following behind, including men, women, and children.
Buling understood; these must be Qi Gong's family members. Quite a few, but what attracted Buling most was one of the women—simply because she was exceptionally beautiful.
She has a striking and elegant face, yet possesses a pair of captivating fox-like eyes. Moreover, a beauty mark beneath her eye adds to her allure, perfectly blending grace and charm—a paradox that feels both natural and captivating.
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