readsfreenovel Chapter 121 Double Happiness
Chapter 121 Double Happiness
Chapter 121 Double Happiness
Qiu Jianshe has been very busy these days. Since he was seconded to the Discipline Inspection Commission, he has not returned to his original unit. Although the new job is busy, it is very fulfilling.
This department is composed of people seconded from various government agencies and units. Some of them will be formally transferred to new units after inspection.
However, most people are not interested in this newly established department or are on the sidelines.
When he was about to get off work this afternoon, he was called in for a talk by the director.
Qiu Jianshe was different from others. He had a high opinion of this new job and had a very pleasant conversation with the director. After chatting for nearly an hour, he left the office feeling a little elated.
He stood in front of his desk, looking at the documents piled half a foot high on the table. After the excitement, his nose felt a little sore.
In just a short while, the director walked out from the main entrance.
Qiu Jianshe watched his back gradually walking away, then he sat down and began to organize the documents on the table.
During this period, the number of people returning to the city has increased sharply. The resettlement of these people is a problem, and their future livelihood is also a problem. The verification of a lot of information requires visits, and a lot of original information can no longer be found.
All of these require time and manpower. Qiu Jianshe calmed himself down and started working overtime.
He had a vague feeling that the people he liked seemed to be getting better luck, just like the fat man. In his previous life, he didn't even pass the preliminaries. Although he had enough food and clothing, he had accomplished nothing. In simple terms, he was a parasite.
"Okay." Qiu Huoming changed into a pair of black rubber rain boots and took out a long-handled umbrella from the corner of the wall.
Before I finished washing, I heard someone knocking on the gate.
"Yes, that's him. He dropped out of school after the third grade. Don't worry about his temper. His craftsmanship is good."
"Thank you for your hard work!" Qiu Huoming retracted his head.
There was a sound of something falling, and after a while, a tall and thick young man came out.
"Ahem, so, aren't you planning to take the exam to go back? At this juncture, I think..." Mou Jinshan looked at Gu Xiaoran, but he couldn't say the rest of the words.
Qiu Huoming is already very busy.
"Huo...Huozi?"
Wucheng County has its own timber market, which is populated by local villagers, so it is much easier for people from outside to get timber.
"You don't lock the door?" Qiu Huoming was stunned.
His niece is a girl with strong opinions. He has doted on her since she was a child. This time he went to Wucheng County and volunteered to work in the new team. One reason for this was that he was worried about her.
Chen Suniang took him aside to negotiate the price.
Qiu Jianshe was in a good mood today, and tomorrow was Sunday, a day off, so he drank to his heart's content. Qiu Huoming also joined him and had a few drinks.
Hong Bing came out and said a few words to her. After a while, Chen Suniang assigned Qiu Huoming to go to the store at the door to get some wine.
Mou Jinshan's expression changed, "You...you won't do this for that boy!"
"Yes, he's the one who beat me in the last Mathematical Olympiad exam..." Gu Xiaoran also moved a small stool for himself and sat opposite Mou Jinshan.
The next morning, there were two consecutive showers. Chen Suniang stood under the eaves at the door, looking at the sky from time to time, sewing the soles of shoes in her hands.
"I want to apply to a university in the capital. I won't be going back to Shenhai City for the time being."
Qiu Jianshe wiped his face and seemed to sober up a little. He looked at Qiu Huoming and said, "You... are fine."
"How could the son you gave birth to be bad!" Chen Suniang rolled her eyes at him and added, she withdrew her hand and stood up to clean the dishes.
"Uncle, sit down."
The two people couldn't agree on anything to talk about, and they were both silent for the rest of the journey.
"Who?"
"That's right. A craftsman's skills are important. If a carpenter has good skills, he won't have to worry about food and drink."
"Uncle Yao!" The door was half open, and it seemed that he was at home. Qiu Huoming shouted at the inside of the door at the top of his voice.
Chen Suniang walked back and asked Qiu Huoming, "He is your classmate, right? He has a very impatient temper."
"My wife is at home, why lock it?"
"20, what's wrong?"
Hongbing and two masters shortened the construction period. The weather was good these days and the construction period was hardly delayed. When he returned home, one of the masters was installing the yard door.
Before Chen Suniang could say anything polite to him, he turned to Qiu Huoming who was washing shoes at the door and said, "I've measured it. I'll give it to you in half a month..."
Mou Jinshan's heart tightened. Little girls also liked this so-called talented man. This was bad.
Mou Jinshan touched his rough chin and said, "Can't you keep the truth secret? Why do those people still say I'm cold-faced..." He swallowed the last two words of the word 'fox'.
But Zhang Yougen, he will probably get better too. In his previous life, Zhang Yougen had several major incidents during the spring and summer seasons, all of which were related to fighting. So far this year, he has only caused trouble once...
Qiu Huoming ate his breakfast and said with a smile, "Mom, don't worry, the rain will stop soon and it won't delay your driving lessons."
Qiu Jianshe drank too much last night and was still confused at this time. The elder and younger sisters were sleeping in as usual.
Halfway through the drinking, the table split into two groups. A few chefs were also drunk and started chatting with Aunt Zhao, while Chen Suniang was caught by Qiu Jianshe and insisted on telling her innermost thoughts.
People in the county town prefer to customize their own furniture. The wood they use is not the best, but the price is not expensive.
"You are still young, in your 40s, you are in the prime of your life."
At this moment, Chen Suniang came back from get off work.
Gu Xiaoran moved the small bamboo chair from the yard over here.
"He... is from a big city, and can endure more hardships than me. Oh, no, he can endure as much hardship as I can..."
"Uncle!"
"What are you thinking about!" A hint of blush appeared on Gu Xiaoran's fair face.
Chen Suniang entered the kitchen, sat near the door and started picking vegetables. She thought of Carpenter Yao whom she met in the compound last time. He was over 50 years old and his hair was completely white.
"Oh, okay, thank you for your help. Come in and have a glass of water later." Qiu Huoming looked over while holding his shoes.
Gu Xiaoran looked helpless. She smiled bitterly and said, "Uncle, I don't plan to go back."
He strode in, "Xiao Ran, why are you washing clothes? Auntie is gone?"
He became more and more excited as he spoke, but Chen Suniang's eyes turned red. She reached out and gently stroked Qiu Jianshe's back, letting him talk nonsense.
"I'll go call him. It's not raining heavily, so I'll go out with an umbrella. His son is my elementary school classmate."
These days, newlyweds have to get a certificate to buy ready-made furniture, which is troublesome and time-consuming. If you don’t have high requirements for the style, it’s better to find a carpenter directly.
"When the rain stops, ask Carpenter Yao to come to our house and make a bed, a cabinet, and a rocking cradle for a baby."
Carpenter Yao's house is easy to find. His house is the most renovated in the area. He also made his own door, which is tall and sturdy and painted red.
Qiu Huoming took off his rain boots in his yard and walked barefoot to the gutter. The bottom of his rain boots was covered in mud.
The mother's face did not show any impatience. When she saw her son looking at her, she smiled and said, "Your father has officially been transferred to a new unit. He will be the section chief! Today is a double happiness for our family!"
"Yes, yes, that's what it means."
"Don't fall in love too early, is that what you mean?"
"Hey, yeah, where's your dad?"
There is no need to talk about Chen Suniang and Qiu Jianshe. As for Li Ming, he vaguely remembered that he had a falling out with his family on the eve of the college entrance examination, probably because of a girl. Later, he joined the army and completely cut off contact with his hometown people.
"You kid, your mouth looks like honey." Chen Sumiang raised the corners of her mouth and turned back into the house.
Ah Hu worked quickly and finished the measurement in no time. Chen Suniang brought him a glass of water and he took a sip.
Mou Jinshan is almost 40 years old and has a good-looking appearance. He is tall and has thick hair. He wears a white shirt, black narrow-leg trousers, and a pair of black leather shoes. His face is somewhat similar to Gu Xiaoran.
"Oh, nothing, let's go."
Mou Jinshan reached out and wiped the sweat off his forehead. He breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Tell me what you think?"
It was almost this time when Qiu Jianshe came back from overtime work. He was in luck and got to enjoy a hot meal.
Carpenter Yao's first wife passed away a few years ago. It was said that he had found a new wife in the countryside. His son refused to let his stepmother into the house, so Carpenter Yao had to run back and forth.
There were so many people that the square table couldn't accommodate them all, so the food was simply placed on the cool bed and everyone ate around it.
Over there, Ah Hu had already negotiated the price with Chen Suniang. He opened his umbrella, pushed open the gate of the yard, and shouted, "Huozi, I'm leaving." Before Qiu Huoming could respond, he walked away without looking back.
"There are many good horses, but there are few good horse trainers..." Qiu Jianshe's face had turned red to his chest. Qiu Huoming quickly took the wine glass from his hand and replaced it with a glass of boiled water.
"I'm not working, I'm studying." Qiu Huoming felt a little ashamed. He was obviously of the same generation as him, but compared with his mature appearance, he seemed like a generation older than him.
"How old are you?"
Qiu Jianshe burped and answered irrelevantly, "He is different from other people in our county. He is just like me..."
After Qiu Huoming got the wine, he returned home and joined the team that sorted out the construction waste. It was already 7 o'clock in the evening when they finished. Aunt Zhao and Chen Suniang had prepared a table of dishes and were waiting for them to come and eat.
"I didn't let her come today."
The courtyard door was opened with a creaky sound by Gu Xiaoran.
Their family originally had an ancestral home in the countryside, which they demolished and rebuilt, and now give it to his new wife to live in. It's also because he has money. If he didn't have money, I'm afraid she wouldn't be willing to be with him.
"Your classmate? He came to your house?"
After Qiu Huoming sent them away, he returned to the living room and found that his father was still chattering about all sorts of things with his mother.
The doors and windows of the new house have been installed, covered with newspapers to keep out dust, and are now open for ventilation. Hongbing and another worker are painting the walls indoors. When he sees him sticking his head in to look, Hongbing shouts, "This is the last coat. Once it's done, we can move in."
"I'm not worried about the weather. I'm worried about whether I can learn it with my old arms and legs." Chen Suniang said a little nervously.
He was stunned for a moment when he saw Qiu Huoming for the first time.
As for my eldest sister, because the fate of Chen Suniang and others had changed, she made the last trip to Jiangkou County. Also, Qiu Huoming thought in a daze, I am here too, and I will protect her.
Mou Jinshan, who had just been immersed in his memories, was suddenly startled. He remembered the purpose of his visit today.
In the yard, Gu Xiaoran stood up, went into the living room, made a pot of tea for Mou Jinshan and brought it out. The coffee table that was moved out last time was now placed outdoors and could be used at this moment.
At night, the sound of frogs croaking outside continued. Qiu Huoming lay on the bed with the fan whirring.
"Uncle, if you have something to say, just say it. You can't hide anything at all." Gu Xiaoran said to him with a frown.
She went to call Aunt Zhao over. The project would be completed tonight. Qiu Huoming had caught another fish today, so it was a good opportunity to invite a table of people to have some fun and share in the good cheer.
"No, I have to go home." Ah Hu refused.
"The last time I went to the countryside... I didn't know the road well, and I slipped into a pond... I finally managed to climb out, but was chased by a dog... by a dog."
Qiu Huoming connected the water pipe to rinse his feet, found a towel to dry them, put on slippers, and put the washed rain boots under the windowsill.
"Ah Hu?" As soon as Qiu Huoming saw this person, the name suddenly popped up in his mind.
He turned over, and Fang Jun was not quite sure because there was no comparison.
Qiu Huoming was also delighted when he heard this, "Dad, was it the new leader who promoted you?"
"Why are you here? Are you here to make furniture for my dad?"
Because of the rain, the dirt road in front of Carpenter Yao's house was still very slippery, and Qiu Huoming almost fell. Most of the people in this area were born and raised here, and their houses belonged to the original flood control area. It rained heavily in the summer, so when it rained, they had to pile up sandbags at the door to prevent rainwater from flowing back.
Carpenter Yao's house is on the other side of the compound's wall, but there is no door there, so one has to go around the compound's main gate.
"This belonged to my grandma. My classmate fixed it." Gu Xiaoran's voice sounded in his ears.
"Huozi, which unit do you work for now?"
Gu Xiaoran took a shower at home, changed his clothes, moved the fan to the yard, and squatted by the sink to wash clothes.
"I am Mou Jinshan."
Mou Jinshan looked down at the small bamboo chair, then sat down gently on it. He touched the starched back of the chair with his fingers.
A rocking cradle is a small rocking bed with two bent wooden strips at the bottom so that it can rock left and right.
The night was dark, he stopped thinking and fell into a deep sleep.
The nephew and uncle were chatting leisurely in the yard.
When he got home, Ah Hu went straight into the new house without any hesitation, asked the name of the furniture where it would be placed, and started measuring.
Qiu Huoming glanced at them, walked to the door, got a basin with hot water, and wrung out a hot towel for Qiu Jianshe to wipe his face.
"He's gone back to the countryside. Come on, I'll go with you to see him." Ah Hu excitedly carried a bulging canvas bag, closed the door, and took an umbrella from under the window.
Probably because it was bulk wine and he drank slowly this time, Qiu Huoming didn't get drunk this time. Qiu Huoming had a new understanding of his alcohol tolerance.
Aunt Zhao didn't drink much, so seeing this situation, she found an excuse and left with Hong Bing and his group.
"Okay, change into a pair of rubber shoes. Leather sandals won't get blistered..."
Qiu Huoming just can't remember what this classmate looked like. He dropped out of school after the third grade and it was said that he learned carpentry from his father.
People who do not go to school and enter society very early usually get married early in small places. Some people are not old enough to get a marriage certificate, so they simply don't get one. At this time, de facto marriages are still recognized.
Chen Suniang shook her head and said, this is all about money.
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