After Qiao Qingqing fell asleep, Shao Shengan carefully took off his clothes, handed them to his wife, and went to the kitchen to find food. He opened the refrigerator, which was full of fruits and vegetables. He opened the freezer, which was full of frozen meats, including chicken, duck, pork, beef, and mutton, as well as his favorite shrimp dumplings. He took out a box to steam, and walked around the house while waiting.
It's a good idea to replace the anti-theft doors. This neighborhood is an old one, and there's no property management. It's really unsafe because anyone can come in. It would be better to install three, which will be safer. Install it!
It’s a good idea to have floor heating. There are always a few days in Huacheng that are extremely cold in winter. My mother-in-law says it’s too cold every year when she comes back for the New Year. She even caught a cold last year. What a joke!
The windows were also equipped with anti-theft windows. The gap was very narrow. He compared it and found it was only two centimeters. It was very good. Even if there were cats and dogs at home in the future, there would be no need to worry about them getting out of the window. There was also an escape door on the anti-theft window. He tried it and nodded with satisfaction. It was well installed!
After taking a stroll, Shao Shengan remembered that he had not washed his clothes, so he went to wash them. When he reached the balcony, he found an extra stainless steel water tank.
He hung up the clothes and went up to the attic. The attic was unchanged. Qingqing said that the attic would also be equipped with floor heating, and it seemed that the construction had not yet reached this point. He opened the door and wanted to go to the terrace to see if there was any water accumulation. As a result, two water tanks came into view, and there was also a device covered with a rainproof cloth. After opening it and studying it carefully, he determined that it was the motor of the solar generator. With this size and scale, it would cost at least 100,000 yuan.
Solar generators are good. When the time comes, we can apply for grid connection and sell the surplus electricity to the country to make money. The water heater at home can also be replaced with a solar one to save natural gas.
The house has changed a lot, and many new things have been added. Shao Shengan happily accepted the fact. It is a good thing to be willing to buy things. Wanting to buy things proves that you still want to live. When his wife's "apocalyptic fear" disappears, it should be fine, right?
He went downstairs to eat the steamed shrimp dumplings, brushed his teeth and washed his face, then climbed onto the bed, hugged his wife and fell asleep.
In the middle of the night, Qiao Qingqing woke up from a nightmare and found herself in her husband's arms. She hugged him back and forced herself to continue sleeping.
The next day, the two were awakened by a knock on the door.
Qiao Qingqing had a good sleep and felt refreshed. She touched her cell phone and saw that it was already half past eight. She quickly woke up her husband: "Go wash up, the master should be here." Shao Shengan could hardly open his eyes and went to the bathroom in a daze. Qiao Qingqing folded the bed, quickly changed her clothes and went to open the door.
It turned out that the person outside the door was the engineer who came to install the floor heating. Just as he was invited in, her mother Qiao Songzhi also climbed up the stairs to the door of the house, holding a foam box in her hands.
"Mom! Why are you here so early?" She apologized as she helped carry the things: "I'm sorry, Mom. I overslept."
"It's rare that you didn't work overtime on Sunday, so you slept well. I said I took the bus back by myself. I just saw the decorator come in. What kind of decoration are you doing at home? And what's wrong with your door? It doesn't matter how messy the house is, but the door can't be left so dirty. Even if you change to a new security door, you have to tear off the film on it. It doesn't look good like this--" Ms. Qiao looked at the security door behind the security door, surprised, "What did you do? Why install so many doors!"
"Mom, come in first. No need to take off your shoes. Just come in!"
When she entered the house, Qiao Songzhi's eyes widened. She hadn't been here for just a month, so how did the house become like this?
Looking at the mess on the living room floor, Qiao Songzhi couldn't help but said, "Qiao Qingqing, what does this look like - uh, is the son-in-law back from a business trip?"
Shao Shengan came out of the bathroom and greeted: "Mom, you're back. Why didn't you call me? I'll pick you up. Mom, please sit down first. I'll wash my face."
Seeing the mess in her daughter and son-in-law's house, Qiao Songzhi's good mood was ruined. She went to the kitchen with a gloomy face and carried a foam box. She really didn't know where to start with the pile of boxes in the kitchen.
"Mom, let me do it!" She took the box and put it into the space.
Qiao Songzhi's pupils shrank slightly, and he quickly glanced at the bathroom, then grabbed his daughter's hand and said, "What are you doing? Are you sleepy?"
"Mom, go to the living room and rest first. I'll get you a drink. I'll have something to tell you later."
Qiao Songzhi couldn't sit still. He followed the sound to the master bedroom and the second bedroom to see: "What is this for?"
"Mom, I'll hire someone to install floor heating."
"It's not that cold in Huacheng, why waste that money?"
"It will be useful in the future. Mom, have you had breakfast?"
Shao Shengan quickly washed up and went to the kitchen to cook breakfast. After washing up, Qiao Qingqing went to the kitchen to help.
"Why didn't you tell me that mom was coming back today?"
"I forgot. Sheng An, after breakfast I will take Mom to the hospital for a checkup. You stay at home and watch the master work. I forgot to tell you that I also bought a solar generator. The master will be here soon. There is also a master who will install anti-theft doors and windows. The anti-theft windows are only half installed and not yet finished. You can help entertain him when the time comes."
"Okay, the car is running low on gas, you can stop by to refuel."
"There is one more thing. I will call my parents at noon and ask them to bring my eldest brother over as well. You can answer the phone a few times if you hear me."
Shao Shengan, who was making scrambled eggs with gourd, was stunned: "Why suddenly——"
"I know you didn't believe what I said last night, but I'll make you believe it by noon. Just tell me, okay?"
"Okay, of course, but my parents may not be willing to bring my eldest brother here." His family is from the countryside and they are poor. After he finished his education, he married his girlfriend. The two young people had no money to buy a wedding house, so they lived in his wife's house after marriage. This made his parents feel ashamed and guilty, and they were unwilling to come to the city easily. Even if they came, they would just put down their things and leave, and at most have one meal with them. They were not willing to disturb them any more.
"That's settled then." Qiao Qingqing saw some thawed chicken wings nearby, thought about how to make cola chicken wings, and started to work with her clumsy hands.
"Qingqing, you added too much salt. The chicken wings will be too salty later."
Qiao Qingqing was annoyed: "I haven't made chicken wings for many years, and the seasoning is unfamiliar to me."
Shao Shengan pursed his lips and forced a smile: "Then I'll do it, you go sit with mom for a while."
Qiao Qingqing had no choice but to go out. As soon as she went out, she saw her mother picking up the debris on the ground. She quickly helped her up and said, "Mom, don't do it. I'll clean up after you finish everything."
"Alas." Qiao Songzhi sighed, "Don't install the remaining door. It's so ugly to install three anti-theft doors. Outsiders might think your house is a bank. You're afraid of being robbed. Listen to me and return that door later."
"Mom, I'll explain to you. Here are three new keys. Keep them."
When Shao Shengan came out of breakfast, he saw that the bed was gone. His eyes were shocked and his lips moved, but he saw that his mother-in-law was there and did not ask.
After the three of them had a simple breakfast, Qiao Qingqing took her mother out.
"Let's go buy some groceries." As a result, the person was taken to the hospital.
"Why come to the hospital? I'm not going."
Qiao Qingqing held her back and said, "Didn't you find out that you had insufficient blood supply to your brain a few years ago? I know you don't usually take medicine, and you only take it a few times when you remember. Let's have a follow-up check-up, it will be quick. I have already ordered a physical examination package, it would be a waste if you don't check it out."
Qiao Songzhi had no choice but to agree.
While waiting for her mother's examination, Qiao Qingqing took the time to consult about sterilization surgery.
"Are you married? Have you ever had children? No? You are still very young. Why don't you have any children now?"
"I don't want to have a baby anymore." Qiao Qingqing touched her belly. Space is an important guarantee for her and her family's future survival, and it can't afford any mistakes. In addition, there is another important reason. She has seen the living conditions of children born in the apocalypse, and she can't bear to let her own children live in such a dark world. Even if she has enough resources in this life, she dare not have a child. It is enough for her and her family to endure together, and there is no need to suffer another child.
"There are many contraceptive methods. You are still young, so you don't have to do this operation. Although it can restore genitals, the success rate is very low and it is painful. Have you discussed this with your husband?"
Qiao Qingqing pursed her lips: "I have decided, how many days will it take to recover from the tubal ligation surgery?"
"Normally, you should be able to recover in a week. During this time, you should take a good rest and not overwork yourself. This surgery is best done within a week after your period. Did you have your period this month?"
Qiao Qingqing opened the software that records her menstrual period: "My period is very regular. It should come this Wednesday. It usually lasts five days."
"Then I'll schedule your surgery for next Thursday. You should come to the hospital on Wednesday and get checked out first."
Just like that, Qiao Qingqing made an appointment to be hospitalized next Wednesday and have surgery on Thursday. For her, preparing supplies is the most important task at the moment.
With a preparation period of about half a month, you will be able to prepare most of the necessary supplies. By that time, if water starts to accumulate outside, it will not be suitable to go out to receive the goods.
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