Chapter 331 7 Era 36
Chapter 331 7 Era 36
The gatekeeper was smoking a cigarette and waved his hand to greet us. Once we entered, it was almost the same as the small supermarket in our previous life.
The wooden shelves were filled with merchandise neatly arranged. "This side is for daily necessities, that side is for food, and the west room is for larger items."
Xi Ruijing took her to look around and said, "Take whatever you need."
Seeing him waving his hands so grandly, he had a bit of the domineering boss vibe, so Lan Hanlu didn't hesitate and just picked up the things that were urgently needed at home one by one.
Unable to carry any more, she turned to Xi Ruijing, who took them and put them aside. When she finished picking and turned to leave, she realized that there were so many things that she frowned.
"Don't worry, sister. We have a cart. We will deliver it to your house in a moment." The gatekeeper said with a smile.
The man who was speaking looked up and saw Xi Ruijing. His originally gentle expression was suddenly shrouded in a layer of gloom when he heard these words.
The man who was holding a cigarette suddenly dropped the cigarette to the ground. What happened to the boss? He was so happy just now, but now he looks like he has disturbed a hornet's nest.
"Just take good care of the house. I drove here and I don't need you." Hearing his words, the man slapped his forehead.
"It's my fault, it's my fault. I'll help you put it in the car." Then he and the other two brothers started to move things into the car. He was also stupid.
The boss is trying to show his affection to the girl, why is he talking nonsense here? It's just that this girl looks much older than the boss, and the boss is a little bit inhuman.
Lan Hanlu smiled, said a few polite words and got into the car directly. The car drove around half a circle and arrived at the state-owned hotel. Xi Ruijing stopped the car and turned to look at Lan Hanlu.
"Lulu, it's noon. Let's go eat something first, and then go home to clean up." He was a little cautious, mainly because he couldn't figure out Lan Hanlu's thoughts.
The more important reason is that after realizing his feelings, he cares about her. The more he cares, the more cautious he becomes and the more he dares not touch them.
"Okay, then I'll treat you today, you can't argue with me." She opened the car door and got out. Xi Ruijing also got out quickly and ran to her after a long walk.
"You're a girl, how can I let you treat me..." She was halfway through her words when she was stopped by Lan Hanlu with a light look.
He picked at his fingers and quickly followed him into the restaurant. The blackboard hanging on the wall listed today's dishes, including braised pig's trotters, clay pot meat, boiled pork, and some vegetables.
At this time, the supply in Northeast China is still quite sufficient, but there is a lack of wild game in the city. It’s not that there is none, but it is not available every day.
We ordered four dishes, which were not enough for two people to finish. We will pack up some and send them to Lan Dacheng later. There is no such thing as not eating leftovers.
There was free egg soup and a plate of steamed buns. The steamed buns at that time were really big, each one was as big as a child’s head. Lan Hanlu was full with just one.
Seeing that she was full, Xi Ruijing didn't want to pick up his chopsticks anymore. "Go and eat quickly. There are still some steamed buns left! Don't feel embarrassed and go hungry."
It was a simple sentence, but Xi Ruijing somehow heard a hint of sweetness. Three and a half steamed buns, a plate of vegetables, and a few pieces of braised pig's trotters were enough to satisfy the two of them.
Lan Hanlu knew that he had a point in not picking up any meat dishes, waiting for her to pack up. There was a lunch box in the car, so she rinsed it in the water in the back kitchen. She packed the remaining dishes and went to deliver the meal first.
Just wait until tomorrow to bring him a lunch box, and then the two of them went home again.
After another round of washing and rinsing, Xi Ruijing left just before dinner. He still had some sense of propriety. But before leaving, Lan Hanlu still gave him the money for the things.
When Lan Dacheng came back in the evening, he didn't seem so tired. He looked neat and tidy, with a smile on his face.
"Dad, how do you feel after a day's work?" When there are no outsiders around, I always call him Dad, and when talking to others, I always say Dad.
Lan Dacheng parked his bike and gestured with his hands. "It's fine. Everyone gets along well, and my work isn't tiring."
"Okay, that's great. I wrote a letter to my uncle's family. You can take it to the post office when you go to work tomorrow." She said as she put the table down.
Lan Dacheng nodded quickly when she saw him looking at him. The two of them sat down to eat. Lan Hanlu continued, "In the letter, I explained our affairs, and then mentioned that Second Grandpa should come here to live out his retirement."
Upon hearing this, the chopsticks in Lan Dacheng's hand fell to the ground. Lan Hanlu picked them up with a smile, threw the dirty chopsticks into the basin, turned around and took another pair from the cupboard and handed them to Lan Dacheng.
Lan Dacheng took the chopsticks but didn't eat. He just looked at Lan Hanlu. Lan Hanlu smiled at him soothingly, "Dad, don't be like this. After all, Second Grandpa raised you when you were little, so we should take care of him when he's old."
It’s not that Lan Dacheng doesn’t want to provide for his old age, but after marrying Li Cui, Li Cui has been in control of the household. Whenever Lan Dacheng buys something for his second grandfather, she will tell the whole village about it as soon as she finds out about it.
Some people are clear-headed, while others like to gossip. Second Grandpa doesn't want to explain that, so he won't accept anything from Lan Dacheng anymore.
This was a big blow to Lan Dacheng. It was better when Lan Hanlu was in charge in the later period, but with such a person at home, he couldn't take the old man in.
It would be nice to move to the city now, but he was counting on the girl to live! So he didn't say anything. He just thought about saving some money and mailing it to the old man later. He thought Lulu wouldn't say anything.
Maybe he was too happy to hear Lulu say that she wanted to bring the old man over. In his heart, his parents who had never seen the world were not as close to him as the old man.
"Dad, come and eat. Our small courtyard only has three rooms. When Second Grandpa comes, he has to live with you."
Lan Dacheng nodded vigorously when he heard this. He turned off the lights and went to bed at night, but he tossed and turned most of the night before falling asleep. He woke up in the morning, had breakfast, and rode his bike away quickly.
I was in such a hurry because, firstly, I was far away from my workplace, and secondly, I wanted to send the letter as soon as possible.
Lan Hanlu's workplace was just across the street, so she wasn't in a hurry to pack up. She just grabbed her backpack and headed out. As soon as she reached the entrance to the alley, she saw Xi Ruijing.
When this person saw her, he smiled like a fool and came forward, "Lulu, are you going to work?"
Lan Hanlu looked at him as if he was mentally retarded, then continued walking forward. This man actually came here on a bicycle today.
When I arrived at the office gate, I saw the person still pushing a bicycle next to me, and I turned around helplessly to look at him.
"I have to go to work, you should go to work too, don't bother here." She wasn't trying to drive him away, but she couldn't go to work with such a person, right?
"I, I'm a purchasing agent at the steel plant. It's not a very busy job." Xi Ruijing wondered if he was annoying, but his eyes swept across that pretty little face.
(I have a cold and a fever. I feel better today after taking the drip.)
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