Chapter 206 Young Talent, You're Talking About Other Men with Your Neighbor's Wife! ...
Qin Xiangxiang and her husband stayed in Shanghai for a while. This time, they did not go back to the Northeast for their family visit. Her mother-in-law said that she would find some time this year to go south to the island to visit them, so that they would not have to come over in the winter. She would go south to see her son and daughter-in-law when the temperature was higher.
This year, a cold wave swept across the country with great force, with the Northeast experiencing extreme low temperatures. It's not too bad for adults traveling, but the two children, especially granddaughter Sui Sui, are still young. The long journey and the possibility of her getting sick would be unbearable for such a young child.
Li Jianzhi and his wife had no objections and sent the down vests back to their hometown, waiting for their mother-in-law to come south to the island to visit her grandchildren after spring arrives.
Shanghai has a large number of ancient buildings and villas. Li Jianzhi and his wife took their children to take photos at various "tourist spots" before packing their bags and returning to the island at the end of the holiday.
Upon learning that they were leaving, Zhou Aodong breathed a sigh of relief and sent his daughter away as if she were a plague carrier.
"Take your math, physics, and chemistry with you!"
However, when the day of parting finally came, Qin Wutong was reluctant to part with her eldest daughter. She also couldn't bear to part with her daughter and grandchildren, and watched them leave by boat with her own eyes.
Goodbye, Grandpa and Grandma!
Qin Xiangxiang and Li Jianzhi went back first, Lu Suxin went with them, while Yin Pingping had to wait to complete the formalities. She had bought a boat ticket for a few days later, and Yin Pingping went to the island alone.
After a night's voyage, they arrived in the early morning. Qin Xiangxiang asked Li Jianzhi to take the child and luggage back, while she would take Lu Suxin to Feiyan Textile Factory alone to settle her into a family room.
Lu Suxin: "Where do Meng Qiaoyun and the others live?"
"Do you know Master Meng?"
"I've met him a few times."
Qin Xiangxiang said, "Then I'll arrange for you to stay together."
After Mr. Li moved, the house was empty. It happened to be close to Mr. Meng and Mr. Liao, who were all from Shanghai and got along well. So Qin Xiangxiang arranged for Lu Suxin to stay at Mr. Li's old place.
After making the arrangements, Qin Xiangxiang felt a shiver run down her spine, wondering if her arrangement was 'unlucky'?
Staying at Mr. Li's place... another Mr. Li?
"Thank you, Director Qin. I really like this place. It has a small courtyard, and I see someone has even planted flowers there."
Qin Xiangxiang said, "We can grow vegetables, flowers, and raise chickens, but only hens, because roosters are too noisy."
“Our factory also has its own affiliated May 7th Farm. Even if we don’t grow vegetables in front of our house, we can still grow vegetables and raise pigs on collective land.”
“We also have pig farming classes, Master Lu, you can go and listen to them when you have time.”
Lu Suxin: "..."
Lu Suxin was just thinking that this was a good place to retire, but the other party's "pig-raising class" really choked her.
She knew Qin Xiangxiang better than Qin Xiangxiang thought. She knew that Qin Xiangxiang was Zhou Aodong's only pampered daughter, spoiled, demanding, and lazy. She also knew Master Li and the others. Master Li even praised Qin Xiangxiang for her strong abilities, but said that she hadn't put in enough effort when pulling the millstone before.
Lu Suxin also recognized Qin Xiangxiang's talent and felt that she could be her successor in the craft. These three months would be her test...
Her own children, however, are no longer willing to learn these things.
Lu Suxin thought that no matter how mature this pampered girl from Shanghai was, she would still be a delicate girl. She never expected that... she would even specifically mention the pig farming class.
Very down-to-earth.
After settling Lu Suxin in, Qin Xiangxiang asked the driver to take her home to her family compound. She decided to postpone the matter of modifying the embroidery pieces and go home to rest first.
Going home, taking a hot shower, drying her hair, and lying comfortably in bed all day—that's the kind of life she envisions.
Qin Xiangxiang climbed up to the second floor, but before she even reached her door, she was called out by Zhong Li, who lived in the middle apartment, who clearly wanted to chat with her.
"Xiao Qin, I have something to talk to you about!"
Qin Xiangxiang immediately perked up: "Sister-in-law Zhong Li, you'll have to wait until I finish my shower before we can talk."
Qin Xiangxiang guessed that a lot must have happened in the family compound during the time she was away, so she decided not to lie down anymore and to eat her fill of melon first.
Qin Xiangxiang took a shower, dried her hair, wrapped herself up tightly, and went to Zhong Li's house to chat and gossip. Li Jianzhi wanted to catch his wife but couldn't, so he stayed at home complaining about taking care of the children.
Li Jianzhi: "My wife eats the first melon, I eat the second; my wife eats the second melon, I eat the third."
Even if you're just here to watch the drama unfold, why not bring him along too?
The waiting time was agonizing.
In the cramped living room, Zhong Li nudged Qin Xiangxiang with her elbow and whispered, "The whole residential compound is in an uproar right now. Do you know why?"
Qin Xiangxiang readily agreed: "Why?"
Zhong Li held up the number "4" and waved it in front of Qin Xiangxiang.
"What's wrong? Stop keeping me in suspense!"
Zhong Li: "Our naval unit has received four outstanding young talents at once! They've all been transferred here to report for duty! None of them are married, and they're all young male officers. They're good-looking and have good qualifications. Can you believe how exciting that is?"
The end of the year and the beginning of the year are usually easy times for transfers. Normally, it's already considered a hot commodity to transfer one or two young, unmarried male officers, but when four young, unmarried male officers arrive in a row, and all of them are handsome and dignified, that's a big deal.
"You mean this..." Qin Xiangxiang wasn't very interested in this. Those military wives who liked to play matchmaker were probably extremely busy right now, and many families with unmarried daughters were also eager to find a wealthy husband from among them.
Zhong Li nudged her again and whispered, "I've seen two of them with my own eyes, and they're really good-looking! Instead of introducing people to each other, isn't it nice to just admire some talented young people?"
Qin Xiangxiang: "Wow! Sister-in-law Zhong Li, you too—"
Qin Xiangxiang became interested. Even Zhong Li's sister-in-law went to see the young talents. How good-looking must they be?
Zhong Li: "Your husband, Lao Li, is good-looking too, but you know, a thirty-year-old man is no match for a twenty-year-old, don't you think?"
Qin Xiangxiang: "Yes, yes, yes."
“There’s a 26-year-old military doctor here, a surgeon at the base hospital. He’s not only good-looking, but also very gentle and meticulous…” Zhong Li said, her face getting hot. “I saw him a few days ago when I went to see what was going on. He was wearing a military uniform under his white coat, and he spoke so nicely.”
Qin Xiangxiang: "Ouch!"
"Call him Dr. Bai."
"Besides this Dr. Bai, there's also a ship technology engineer. I heard he's very capable, but he doesn't like to joke around and always has a serious face. He's very good-looking, but he just doesn't like to smile. He's a bit like your old Li."
Qin Xiangxiang was speechless: "..."
Our Commander Li is so flamboyant.
Qin Xiangxiang: "Anything else? Didn't you say there were four?"
"There's also a square-faced guy with a stern look. He's also the son of a military officer. His surname is Zhou, and his name is Zhou Zhenbang. He comes from a well-off family."
Zhong Li: "The remaining one is a political cadre. He has a cheerful personality and I heard he's like a ray of sunshine, able to make people laugh. But I think he's too smooth in his speech. He comes to the family compound the most often, and many people have introduced him to potential partners, but he hasn't found anyone he likes yet."
"I think that although he seems undemanding and down-to-earth, he probably has very high standards."
Qin Xiangxiang nodded and said, "Oh, I know, you prefer that Dr. Bai!"
"Xiao Qin, what nonsense are you talking about? I have my husband Lao Yang, I was just chatting with you about some interesting things!"
...
After chatting for a while with his neighbor's wife about promising young talents, Comrade Qin went home feeling quite pleased with himself. But as soon as he got home, he was met with a huge mountain blocking his way.
Li Jianzhi: "Wife, what were you talking about for so long?"
"Uh—" Qin Xiang hesitated. She usually shared fresh gossip with her husband, but today was different. She chatted with her neighbor about four handsome unmarried young men in their early twenties.
However, based on Qin Xiangxiang's deduction, Dr. Bai and the technical engineer were probably the best looking. Zhou Zhenbang guessed that family factors played a role, while the remaining political cadres were probably those who had good relationships with the wives in the family compound.
In summary, these four unmarried single military officers are indeed eligible bachelors.
Qin Xiangxiang chose to speak abstractly: "The stage has only just been set, and there are many more good shows to come. Don't be impatient, there will be plenty of good shows for you to watch later."
Li Jianzhi raised an eyebrow, a bad feeling creeping over him: "What's wrong? Don't keep me in suspense."
“Four talented young officers have arrived at our base! One of them is a young doctor named Bai. He’s very good-looking and charming. When Sister-in-law Zhong Li mentioned him, I saw her face turn red… I’m also very curious about just how good-looking and gentle this doctor Bai is. Li Jianzhi, could you go and check him out for me?”
Li Jianzhi's expression froze.
"Well, Qin Xiangxiang, so all I did was wait at home for half the day while you were chatting with the neighbor's wife about other men!"
Qin Xiangxiang: "She pulled me aside to chat, and besides, I needed to understand the situation."
"These unmarried male officers are the hot commodities in the eyes of the wives in the family compound. They're all waiting to be introduced to potential partners. Just you wait, there's bound to be some good stuff—why did you spank me! You bastard!"
Li Jianzhi said with a dark face, "There are only four men, and you've been chatting for so long?"
Qin Xiangxiang: "It wasn't just four men; we also talked about you and Lao Yang."
"Sister-in-law Zhong Li said that the technical engineer looks a bit like you... I'm curious and want to meet him. Why don't you go and try to find out some information from the male officer as well?"
Li Jianzhi: "???!!"
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