Chapter 130 Not a cent
Listening to Li Yong's words, Liu Guihua was indeed a little moved, after all, they hadn't seen each other for so many years.
Before Liu Guihua could say anything, Li Yong and Li Zhiming had already gone to the fields.
Finally, Zhang Kun took Ji Zixuan and Ji Ziang to sleep in the west room.
Li Xu, Ji Yuanyuan, Liu Guihua and Li Lei slept in the east room.
The kang in the east room is big enough to accommodate four people. It is autumn now, and everyone is wearing more clothes, so it doesn't feel awkward for the sister and brother to be in the same room.
Not only Liu Guihua wanted to talk to Li Lei, but Li Xu also wanted to.
The kang was warm, and since Ji Yuanyuan was a little kid, everyone let her sleep at the head of the kang. Li Xu slept next to Ji Yuanyuan, and then Liu Guihua and Li Lei slept at the end of the kang.
Li Xu faced Ji Yuanyuan, patted her back gently, and coaxed her to sleep: "Close your eyes and go to sleep. Let your uncle take you to the market tomorrow!"
Ji Yuanyuan closed her eyes obediently!
Behind him, Liu Guihua whispered to Li Lei: "Lei, what are you going to do with Yufang? In my opinion, one thousand yuan is not a lot of money..."
"Mom! Let's not talk about this for now. We haven't seen each other for so many years, so let's talk about something happy!" Li Lei interrupted Liu Guihua.
Liu Guihua still didn't give up. "The neighbors have all seen you coming back, and it won't be long before Yufang's mother hears about it. This matter needs to be discussed quickly. In my opinion, don't go anywhere tomorrow. Take the money and give it to others." Liu Guihua said worriedly.
"Don't worry, our family is different now. We can harvest the eggplants in the greenhouse next month and sell them for a lot of money!" Liu Guihua calculated, "Yufang has been waiting for you for so many years, it's not easy for her, settle down quickly, get married by the end of the year, and give birth to a big fat boy next year, how great! While your father and I are still able to move, we can help you take care of the child and reduce your burden."
Liu Guihua is already imagining a bright future, as if a fat grandson is right in front of her!
The best student is like Zixuan, fair-skinned, honest, and good at studying.
Ji Yuanyuan pulled the corners of her lips and wanted to laugh.
From what my uncle said, my grandmother’s good wishes might be dashed.
Li Lei also knew that his mother was doing this for his own good, so he said perfunctorily, "Yeah."
He just said "hmm", neither saying good nor bad.
Seeing that Liu Guihua was about to speak again, Li Xu hurriedly asked, "Did the army assign you a job when you came back this time?"
Li Lei quickly replied: "I've only been in the army for eight years. Generally, people who have been in the army for more than twelve years are given jobs."
Li Xu sighed and said subconsciously: "It would be great if you didn't retreat!"
If I quit for Yufang, it would be such a pity if I could never be with Yufang again.
Li Lei's expression darkened when he heard this, but in the darkness, neither Liu Guihua nor Li Xu saw it.
He forced a smile and said, "It's better to retire. I can't come back for two or three years in the army. It's no different whether my parents raised me or not."
Li Xu also regretted what she had just said. After all, Li Lei must have more regrets about this matter than she did.
"Lei, tell your mother what it's like in the army. What do you do every day? Do you eat well? Are you tired?" Liu Guihua asked in a nagging manner.
Although Liu Guihua always asked these questions every time she went home, Li Lei always answered them patiently.
"It's not tiring, and the food is pretty good. There are several dishes for each meal, including meat, eggs, and soup. It's better than eating at home..."
Ji Yuanyuan curled up in the warm quilt, listening to Li Lei's description, and soon fell asleep.
Liu Guihua hadn't seen her eldest son for nearly three years. She spent almost the entire night talking to him, with Li Xu also interjecting from time to time.
The mother and her two children finally fell asleep at two or three in the morning.
Liu Guihua woke up early the next morning.
After waking up, he was reluctant to get up, so he lay on his side, looking at Li Lei's face.
Li Lei has formed a biological clock after so many years in the army.
I woke up before six o'clock, and as soon as I opened my eyes, I saw Liu Guihua's loving gaze.
After so many years, it was rare that we didn't have to get up early for exercise. Li Lei simply turned around and talked to Liu Guihua face to face.
Although the two people spoke quietly, they still woke Li Xu up.
I couldn't fall asleep after waking up, so I just went downstairs to light the fire and cook.
Ji Yuanyuan slept soundly, especially after the fire was lit and the kang became warm, so she slept more soundly.
After dinner was ready, Li Yong and Li Zhiming came back, and Li Xu dug Ji Yuanyuan out of the bed.
After dinner, Ji Ziang insisted on going to the market.
Li Lei agreed and was about to walk out holding Ji Ziang.
Liu Guihua chased after him and shouted, "Xiao Lei, go buy some more things, and bring them to Yufang's house when you come back!"
Li Lei responded casually: "Got it!"
There were exactly three bicycles in the house, one for each of the three men.
Zhang Kun's car had seats in the front, so he took Ji Yuanyuan and Ji Zixuan in. Li Yong only took Ji Ziang in.
Li Lei gave Li Xu a ride, and the two siblings could talk on the way.
Qili Village is not close to Lijia Village, and it takes about half an hour to get there by bike.
Li Yong and Ji Ziang were both the type who loved to be in the spotlight. They were the most flamboyant on the road. Li Yong rode his bike so fast that he didn't know where he was before he was distracted.
Zhang Kun was a steady man, and as he was carrying two children, he took his time along the way.
Li Lei and Li Xu are at the back.
"Xiao Lei, what do you think about Yufang's matter?" Li Xu couldn't help but ask on the way.
Logically speaking, Li Lei and Yufang haven't seen each other for so many years, and they are both young people, so it is normal for them to rush to see each other and express their true feelings after returning.
But it has been almost a day since he came back, and Xiaolei has not even taken the initiative to mention Yufang, let alone meeting her.
Could it be that he was feeling uncomfortable after knowing what Yufang's mother had done?
But no matter what, we still have to send them a message.
Otherwise, Yufang's mother would come and make trouble in a couple of days.
Hearing this, Li Lei whispered, "I plan to meet Yufang this afternoon to see what she means!"
"What about the money? Are you going to give it or not? If you want to give it, I have some money here..."
"Sister, I have money!" Li Lei interrupted Li Xu with a smile, "But I won't give them a cent!"
Hearing Li Lei's firm words, Li Xu was stunned for a moment and didn't come back to his senses for a long time.
Yes, my brother is no longer the little follower who only follows her. I haven't seen him for many years, so my impression of him is still stuck in a few years ago.
"It wasn't me who asked her to wait. I told her to get the certificate first, and then I would apply to my leader to let her join the army when there's a chance. We have more space over there and more housing. It should be done soon, and then I'll just go to get off work and have a go. If she's willing, she can find a job and go out. If she's not willing, she can stay at home." Li Lei sighed.
(End of this chapter)
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