Chapter 25 Preparing the Three Major Items (Revised)
Xiao Qinyun rode with Qiao Qinglu towards the machinery factory compound. They soon arrived at the factory compound. They went up to the first floor. The door was open and bursts of lively conversation came from inside.
Xiao Qinyun and Qiao Qinglu walked in. Sitting in the room were Qiao Xu, Qiao Li, Qiao Ge, and Fu Xialing.
Seeing them coming, Qiao Zhenguo quickly stood up and offered them his seat. He brought a thermos and poured them tea. He greeted them warmly, "Little sister, brother-in-law, why are you here? Is everything tidied up over there?"
Xiao Qinyun quickly took the thermos and said, "Brother, don't bother. We've already cleaned up everything that can be cleaned up over there. We'll deal with the rest after the renovation is finished. Qinglu was worried about you, so we came here. Mom and Dad, you're here too. What a coincidence."
Mother Qiao held her daughter close. "Xiaolu, how have you been these days? The child hasn't been bothering you, has he? Yesterday, my old man and I were going to go over and help you clean up, but Qin Yun and your brother stopped us and wouldn't let us go. How about we go over and help you clean up later?"
Qiao Qinglu shook her head. "Mom, no need. My yard is still under renovation. It only has three rooms. There's nothing much to clean up. Besides, Qin Yun has already cleaned up everything that needs to be cleaned up."
Mother Qiao patted her hands and said, "Child, you can't just leave everything to men. Let me go and clean it up for you."
Xiao Qinyun: "Mom, there's really no need. We've finished packing. Once the house is fully repaired, we'll definitely invite you and Dad over to give us a look."
Mother Qiao had no choice but to give up, okay.
Qiao Qinglu looked around and saw that Qiao Zhenguo's place was almost clean. The living room and bedroom were all furnished with new furniture, and even the corridor was filled with new pots and pans.
She looked at Brother Qiao and Fu Xialing and joked, "Brother, you've already decorated the bridal chamber. When will the newlyweds move in?"
When asked this, Brother Qiao said embarrassedly, "The two families discussed it a few days ago and decided to hold it at the end of the month. That day happens to be the eighth day of the first lunar month, which is a good time for the wedding."
"Wow," Qiao Qinglu said, holding Fu Xialing's hand, "Sister-in-law, I wish you and my brother a happy marriage and a happy life together."
Fu Xialing blushed at being called "sister-in-law" and didn't know where to put her hands and feet. Qiao Ge smiled foolishly, and only Qiao's mother came to rescue her, "Don't act weird, little girl. You might scare your sister-in-law."
Qiao Qinglu could only spread her hands and said, "There's nothing I can do. A daughter who's married off is like spilled water. Now I'm not the apple of your eye anymore, but your sister-in-law is."
Mother Qiao smiled and patted her, "Alright, I just finished talking to you and you're up to no good again."
Qiao Qinglu said to her brother, "Brother, I will send the bicycle, sewing machine, and watch to the textile factory in a few days."
Father Qiao was unhappy. "How can I let you, as my sister, give my brother's wedding gift? This is mine and your mother's."
Qiao Qinglu blinked. "Dad, I've already made it clear to my brother. This is my wish. He must fulfill my wish, otherwise he will disown me as his sister. Besides, I've already paid the deposit, so please don't get involved."
Qiao's father and mother couldn't persuade Qiao Qinglu, so they had to agree that she would provide the bicycle, sewing machine, and watch, and they would buy the semiconductors.
After talking about everything, it was getting late and Qiao Zhenguo hadn't cooked yet, so at Qiao Qinglu's suggestion, they went to a state-owned restaurant for dinner.
After dinner, they split into three groups. Qiao Zhenguo sent Fu Xialing home, Qiao's father and mother returned to the textile factory compound, and Xiao Qinyun and Qiao Qinglu went to the black market.
The date for my eldest brother’s wedding has been set, and I have to hurry up and tell Brother Yong about the event stamped on the bicycle.
I rode my bike to the black market. There were some guys guarding the entrance. It seemed it wasn't too late.
During the last meal, Brother Yong's brothers got to know Sister Qiao and her brother-in-law again. After the greetings, they all went to Brother Yong's yard.
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