Chapter 95
Although Qin Xiang does not object to Qin Juan finding another one, she is not very optimistic about it at the moment.
A woman who's just gone through a divorce is often very resistant to marriage. Furthermore, her sister, who considers Nian Nian her life, won't easily accept another relationship. Even her biological father and grandmother treat Nian Nian badly, so how can a stepfather fix it?
However, things cannot be absolute, so Qin Xiang handed Nian Nian to Qin Baotian and asked them to go up first. She stayed behind to ask Aunt Liu about the situation of the man just now.
Without the child, Aunt Liu felt less concerned. She whispered, "That man's surname is Cheng, Cheng Jianjun. He's the director of sales at our brewery and the factory director's brother-in-law. He's a nice, down-to-earth, hardworking man. He married before, but had a difficult birth, and both the child and wife were lost. Seriously, they were actually pretty good with your sister, but his sister isn't the easiest to get along with. After all, she's the factory director's wife. She's very picky and a bit unreasonable. She introduced Cheng Jianjun to several girls, but nothing worked out. There are some things I can't say to your sister. You're his sister, so I have to remind her. If you're interested, you can get involved, but you have to think carefully before getting too close, to avoid getting into trouble with his sister."
Hearing what Aunt Liu said, Qin Xiang couldn't help but frown.
The reason why my sister divorced Zhao Qianjin was because Zhao Qianjin was domestic violence and Gao Yulan interfered too much and abused her sister.
You can't jump out of one pit and then jump into another.
No matter how good a man is, it won't work if he has a sister who wants to be a mother to his brother.
Qin Xiang said gratefully, "Auntie, thank you for your reminder."
"That's nothing. I just saw how hard it was for your sister to raise the children alone, so I wanted to help if I could. Last time you came over to help my eldest grandson with his studies, he's starting to get the hang of it. He says your method is great, and I don't know how to thank you enough." Aunt Liu looked up and reminded him, "Hurry up and go up. The family is finally reunited."
Qin Xiang thanked him and went upstairs, where she happened to meet Cheng Jianjun coming down. However, he was still holding the bag in his hand, and it was obvious that he had not delivered the things. There was a look of disappointment on his face.
Seeing someone coming, Cheng Jianjun politely stood aside and waited for Qin Xiang to go over before continuing to go downstairs.
Qin Xiang stared at the other person until he could no longer see her, then turned and went to Qin Juan's house.
The kitchen and restroom here are communal. But because Director Qin's house was larger and on the easternmost side, they simply built a platform at the end of the corridor against the east wall to serve as a small cooking area. They even installed a wooden door that could be locked when not in use. Atop the platform sits a gas stove, and underneath is a cabinet for storing items. Oil, salt, sauce, and vinegar are placed on a small rack made of wood on the wall next to it, and the fumes drift out through the end.
This environment is indeed much better than other people's homes. The only drawback is that the place is too small, so you can only stand there by yourself. And if you want to wash vegetables or something, you still have to go to the tap in the public kitchen.
When Qin Xiang went over, Qin Juan was cooking. Qin Baotian and the others had already gone into the house. Seeing her coming, Qin Juan smiled and said, "You go in too. This place is too small. I'll be done soon."
Qin Xiang stood there motionless, waiting for Qin Juan to finish cooking the dishes before bringing them in with her. Qin Xiang asked, "Where are the crabs?"
"I made it, but I steamed half of it. My third brother said he'd make spicy crab for you for the other half. He said you'd definitely like it."
Qin Xiang really liked it, so she cleaned a crab and cut it in half, stir-fried it with onions, ginger and garlic, then added red pepper and bean paste to make red oil, then threw the crab in and stir-fried it. After stir-frying for a while, she poured some boiling water into it and simmered it. Only then did Qin Xiang have time to talk to her sister.
Qin Juan warned, "You're going to college soon, and we won't be around. You must protect yourself. If anything happens, remember to contact the police."
Listening to her sister's instructions, Qin Xiang laughed, "I know. If you have any trouble, find the police uncle. Sister, how are you going to tell the child?"
Qin Juan also laughed. She was also stupid. Qin Xiang was much more capable than her. She dared to go to Guangzhou, let alone the capital. Besides, Tsinghua University was the most prestigious institution in the country. Who would dare to cause trouble there?
The two of them brought crabs into the house, and the whole house was filled with fragrance.
Living in the brewery's staff compound, even if you weren't a brewery worker, you certainly couldn't do without beer. Knowing that Qin Juan was entertaining her family today, Aunt Liu had her eldest grandson bring some beer over early.
Qin Juan poured a glass for everyone, even Qin Mian got a cup. Nian Nian pursed her lips feeling a little disappointed.
Qin Xiang comforted her, "This is wine, children can't drink it. Nian Nian can only taste it when she grows to the height of your Aunt Qin Mian."
"Really?" Qin Mian became happy again. "Then I won't drink it. Otherwise, what will I do if I can't grow taller?"
Everyone at the table burst into laughter.
Qin Juan also cooks a lot for her family. She runs a shop selling braised meat, so she naturally has to cut a plate of braised meat, and also two plates of crabs, chicken and fish, which makes the meal particularly rich.
Qin Baotian looked at the money with some regret, "You can't spend it like this after your family has eaten. Although you have a share of the money, you still have to raise children, so save more money for yourself."
Qin Juan knew her father cared about her, so she agreed, "Dad, don't worry, I will definitely save money well."
Qin Xiang also laughed and said, "My sister is really awesome now. She has paid back the few hundred dollars she lent me."
No matter what year it is, food, clothing, housing and transportation are the most profitable. Because everyone can't live without food and clothing. When living conditions are bad, people have no choice but to buy food and clothing with tickets. In recent months, many things in the provincial capital no longer require tickets, and people have started to pay more attention to food and clothing.
Qin Juan's shop is also a good place for students. Many students don't like the school food and want to eat out to improve their appetite. Qin Juan's shop is very good. And these days, she not only sells braised pork, but also sets up a few tables in the shop, slices the braised pork and mixes it with shredded cucumber and carrot for a cold salad. She also wholesales some steamed buns and pancakes. The sales are also very good. At least the taste is good and the food is clean. Many students like to eat there.
So although Qin Xiang didn't ask during this period, she knew that her sister had made money.
Otherwise, I wouldn’t have the spare money to hire someone for help.
Qin Baotian was very happy looking at his three children. "I am very happy that you all have made great progress. Your second brother is also planning to open a small shop. Life will be better in the future. I am relieved."
Qin Juan looked at Qin Baotian and said softly, "Dad, I made you worry before."
"It's better for you all to be well." Qin Baotian drank the beer in the glass.
Qin Xiang looked at Qin Baotian's gray hair and thought of what he said in the video. She felt uncomfortable in her chest, "Dad, why don't you come to the provincial capital and help my third brother or my fourth sister?"
"I'm not coming. I'm doing fine in my hometown." Qin Baotian was cheerful, but he had his own plans in mind. It would be good for him to be with his children, but he and Lian Fengying were not divorced after all. If he came to the provincial capital, Lian Fengying might also follow him at the instigation of Tian Zhongmei. His children all had a lot of grudges against Lian Fengying. Why should he make them unhappy because of him? It was good this way. He was in the countryside, and Lian Fengying had no excuse to come over. Even if she didn't like him anymore, it would be fine if she couldn't see him anymore. He laughed and said, "It would be good for me to bring a group of young people to build houses for people. Maybe we can come to the city to build houses for city people in the future. I also know the foreman who built the house you built before. I'll go to him for a drink tomorrow and learn from him."
Qin Xiang listened to him talk about his plans and thought it was a good idea. Real estate would develop rapidly over the next twenty years. Cities would be busy with construction, and rural residents would be upgrading their housing arrangements as living conditions improved. Being a construction contractor was certainly lucrative.
The only thing she needs to worry about is that Lian Fengying and Tanaka Mei are in her hometown and they might get into trouble or try to get money from her father.
Qin Yang had obviously thought of this as well. "You're not young anymore. When you make money in the future, save it for yourself. Don't keep it at home. Put it in the bank."
Qin Baotian laughed, "I'm still worried about keeping it at home, so I have to put it in the bank. Is that safe? What if they don't give it to me?"
Qin Xiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry when she heard this. Qin Juan hurriedly explained, "Dad, the bank is owned by the government. You deposit money in it and they will give you a passbook. When the time comes, you just need to take the passbook and password to withdraw the money. You are not at home all day. What if the money is taken away from you?"
She didn't say it was taken away by a rat, but Qin Baotian understood what they meant.
Although he had driven Lian Fengying out, Lian Fengying was now living in Qin Jun's house for her retirement. Even if he had changed the lock on the front door, the two houses were separated by a wall, so it would be much easier to climb over the wall and it would not be easy for outsiders to discover him.
Lian Fengying was his wife after all, so Qin Baotian didn't think it was a big deal to give her some living expenses. But Lian Fengying was so stubborn that she would probably be tricked into giving Tan Zhongmei nine out of ten cents.
He worked hard outside to earn money, not to support that couple.
Qin Baotian's face showed seriousness, "I understand. I will deposit it in the bank from now on."
Qin Xiang reminded him, "Please check carefully when you go back this time. If anything goes wrong, you must report it to the police."
Qin Baotian was startled. "No way?" Then he shook his head. "Before, there was no one missing at home, so it should be fine. This time I came out with all the money. Even if they dared to search, they wouldn't be able to find it. Besides, I don't think they dared to do it for the time being."
Seeing that he still had some hope, Qin Xiang didn't say anything.
Anyway, she doesn't find it strange what Qin Jun and Tanaka Mei can do.
She will never ease the relationship with them in her life.
After finishing the meal, it was completely dark outside.
Nian Nian dragged Qin Mian out to play again, while Qin Xiang and the others sat there talking. The windows in the house were all open, and perhaps because it was the end of August, it didn't feel that hot.
Qin Baotian checked the two rooms inside and out, and saw that the latches, door locks and other things were all in good condition and sturdy and had been replaced with new ones. He finally put his mind at ease.
"You should live a good life. When Nian Nian grows up, you will be able to get through it." Qin Baotian now doesn't dare to mention the matter of asking Qin Juan to find another one. Qin Baotian has suffered a lot in the marriage of his children, and he dare not arrange it casually again.
However, Qin Xiang thought of Cheng Jianjun and decided to talk to her fourth sister before leaving.
It was getting late, so Qin Xiang and the others went back first. Qin Mian and Qin Zhen originally wanted to stay in the university town, but on the one hand, they were worried about it because it was getting late, and on the other hand, Nian Nian couldn't bear to leave Qin Mian, so the two sisters temporarily stayed with Qin Juan.
When they came out of Qin Juan's house, Qin Baotian asked Qin Xiang, "Is that young man this afternoon interested in your sister?"
"How can you be so attentive? Knowing you came with us, you'd go out of your way to bring such a gift? Typical ulterior motives." Qin Yang had already seen through this and would have discussed it with her if she hadn't politely declined. Perhaps it was just like being a brother: once bitten, you're afraid of the rope for ten years. Whenever a man approached his sister, Qin Yang always felt that he had bad intentions and was not a good person.
Qin Baotian frowned, thinking about the other person's words and personality. "Although he looks a little older, he looks good."
Qin Xiang said hurriedly, "I talked about this person when I was chatting with Aunt Liu downstairs. He is the director of the sales department of the brewery. He has good character, but he has an older sister who likes to be his mother and is difficult to get along with."
"No, that won't work. I'll go back and talk to Qin Juan." Qin Yang was an impatient person and wanted to go and talk things out with Qin Juan right now.
No matter how good a man is, if he has a bad family and difficult parents, he cannot easily agree to the marriage. The incident with Zhao Qianjin is an example. He has finally escaped from the pit, but he cannot fall into it again.
"Why are you so anxious?" Qin Xiang quickly grabbed Qin Yang and said, "Third brother, what are you going to say now? If Fourth Sister really has that intention, then how can Cheng Jianjun take back the things he brought? Weren't you upstairs just now? Is Fourth Sister treating Cheng Jianjun any differently?"
Qin Yang thought about it carefully and shook his head, "It seems not. Your fourth sister said that everything at home is ready and there is nothing missing, so he can take it back."
"That's it," Qin Xiang analyzed. "Fourth sister's divorce hasn't even been a month old. After all, she was tortured in the Zhao family for several years. Wasn't Zhao Qianjin good to her back then? Fourth sister used to be soft-hearted, but now she's careful and cautious for Nian Nian. The more so, the less likely she is to easily hand her mother and daughter over to other men. And Aunt Liu also said that Cheng Jianjun's sister isn't a good person, and she probably wouldn't look down on Fourth sister for having a child. I'll go find Fourth sister tomorrow and tell her about this so she can be mentally prepared. I guess she'll stay away from Cheng Jianjun herself."
Her plan was approved by Qin Baotian, and Qin Yang couldn't say no.
"Then you must warn her well not to be fooled by a man's sweet words. No matter how good a man is, if he listens to his family in everything, he's doomed." Qin Yang felt bad just thinking about it. The two girls were not human beings, and now they were encountering bad peach blossoms one after another. He could not prevent this one from happening but that one.
Qin Xiang went back home that night and thought about it carefully. No matter how she thought about it, she felt that Cheng Jianjun was not suitable for her fourth sister.
In order to avoid any further complications, Qin Xiang went to the university town early the next morning. However, Qin Juan's braised meat shop was not open yet, although it should have been open at this time normally.
She hurried to the brewery's staff quarters, and as soon as she entered she heard noisy sounds and the voices of some old ladies trying to persuade people.
Qin Xiang's heart skipped a beat and she hurried upstairs.
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