The night of flowers and candles in the bridal chamber is naturally wonderful.
Big girl, so beautiful.
A strong young man, strong and powerful.
The piano and the harp played in harmony, and a melodious movement played.
Fortunately, it is a single family.
Outsiders can't hear it.
Zhou Qiang took pity on Wang Meili and did not indulge too much, but only indulged in it.
the next day.
Wang Meili got up early, made breakfast, and called Zhou Juan, Zhou Fang, and Zhou Sheng over to eat.
"Xiaojuan, come and try this potato shreds. Is it delicious?"
"Xiao Fang, try the scrambled eggs with green pepper."
"Xiao Sheng, eat slowly, be careful not to burn it."
Wang Meili takes great care of Zhou Qiang's younger siblings.
"Sister-in-law, the food you cook is not as delicious as my brother's." Zhou Fang couldn't hold back and told the truth. She was still a child, a 12-year-old girl.
"Ah?" Wang Meili's face turned red for a moment and she looked at Zhou Qiang embarrassedly.
She didn't expect that the food she cooked would be criticized. She used to cook at home and was told that her cooking was delicious.
"Sister-in-law, my brother learned cooking from a chef, don't think too much about it." Zhou Juan explained hurriedly. After she finished speaking, she asked Zhou Fang and Zhou Sheng to eat well and stop talking nonsense.
Zhou Qiang also hurriedly explained: "Meili, I learned to cook from a chef before.
The home-cooked food I cook is more delicious than what most people cook.
He Yuzhu from Zhongyuaner is a cook at the steel rolling mill.
His father is a famous chef. He has learned to cook since he was a child. He often cooks small stoves for the factory director and his friends. He is a very good cook.
He also said that the home-cooked food I cooked was delicious.
So, don't think too much about it. "
"Then let me learn how to cook with you?" Wang Meili blushed, feeling very embarrassed. She didn't say, "Since you cook delicious food, you will cook from now on." She wanted to learn to cook well.
"Okay, just cook for a few times. I'll cook lunch and you can follow suit." Zhou Qiang helped Wang Meili pick up a piece of egg.
The staple food is white flour steamed buns, which is enough. Most families can't do this.
After dinner, Zhou Juan and the others did their summer homework.
In this era, children also have homework.
Zhou Qiang didn't go to work. He gave Wang Meili's bankbooks, cash, food stamps, food books, house books and other things at home.
"Meili, you will be in charge of this family from now on.
You are the mistress of our family.
Everything at home, big and small, is arranged by you. "
Zhou Qiang finally handed over the family's financial rights to Wang Meili.
The view of this era is that men are the masters of outside affairs and women are the masters of domestic affairs.
Zhou Qiang makes money outside.
Wang Meili takes good care of the house.
"Okay, Brother Qiang, I will make sure the family is properly arranged so that you won't have to worry about things at home.
I will also take good care of Zhou Juan and the others. "Wang Meili agreed naturally.
As she spoke, she looked through the things given by Zhou Qiang.
"Eh? Brother Qiang, how come our family still has savings?" Wang Meili always thought that Zhou Qiang had no money and only had foreign debts.
"Beautiful, I didn't tell the truth before.
In fact, the family has quite a lot of money.
There is no foreign debt either.
At Uncle Zhou's house, there were too many girls.
I made it a bit difficult to describe the conditions at home.
I just want to see the character of those girls. "
"So that's it!" Wang Meili looked at Zhou Qiang with her big beautiful eyes.
"Meili, there are so many girls, but you are the only one who doesn't dislike my family being poor." Zhou Qiang also looked at Wang Meili.
"Brother Qiang, I like you, not because you are from the city, but because you are capable.
Your planting and breeding techniques have really helped us a lot.
Let the village's situation have hope. "Wang Meili's eyes are shining again. She admires Zhou Qiang very much.
"Beautiful, I like you, not just because you are the most beautiful one, but because you are filial and very good to your brothers and sisters. I admire your conduct and your character, so I like you. ." Zhou Qiang hugged Wang Meili and kissed her.
The two were affectionate for a while.
"Ah? Brother Qiang, this... this house also belongs to our family? Isn't it borrowed?" Wang Meili saw the transfer procedures and realized that the current wedding house was not borrowed.
"I didn't borrow it, I bought it with money. Aunt Wang Xiuping from the street office helped with the transfer procedures.
Beautiful, I told you about Aunt Wang, she is considered a relative of our family. "
"I know Brother Qiang, and I will be kind to Aunt Wang." Wang Meili nodded and picked up the real estate procedures again, "Brother Qiang, it turns out you are so capable!"
Wang Meili basically knew everything about Zhou Qiang's family.
When Zhou Qiang was fifteen, something big happened to his family. Zhou Qiang started doing odd jobs to support the family, and later went to a technical secondary school.
Go to school and earn money to support your family.
It's not easy.
Up to now, Zhou Qiang's family has not only not less money, but also more money. They have also bought a house, bought a house, bought a lot of wedding things, and held a grand wedding.
Zhou Qiang has done so many things, which is amazing.
"It's not bad. Meili, don't tell anyone else about the house, not even Zhou Juan and the others. Just say it was borrowed." Outsiders basically don't know about Zhou Qiang's purchase of a house.
"I understand Brother Qiang." Wang Meili continued to sort out her family assets.
"By the way, Brother Qiang, don't you have a lot of odd jobs at your agricultural science station? Can I go?" Wang Meili didn't want to just do things at home, she also wanted to find some work outside. She is a hard-working woman.
"Beautiful, you don't need to go out and do odd jobs.
I am now a senior technician, and my monthly salary, including subsidies, is more than one hundred.
It’s enough to support our whole family. "Zhou Qiang is reluctant to let Wang Meili go out and work hard to make money.
"Brother Qiang, I still have a rural registered permanent residence. Can you help me find a temporary job?
If I have a job, my household registration can be transferred to the city, and I will have food supplies and food stamps. "
"In that case, I'll go back and ask Stationmaster Wang if I can let you work as a temporary worker at the Agricultural Science Station for a few days."
Zhou Qiang had a formal job quota in the steel rolling mill, but Zhou Qiang had no intention of giving it to Wang Meili.
The job in the steel rolling mill is not suitable for Wang Meili.
The steel rolling mill is a large factory with ten thousand people, and there are many people inside, including the lecherous deputy director Li, Guo Dazi and others.
Although Zhou Qiang is not afraid of them, he doesn't want to cause trouble.
Wang Meili went to the steel rolling mill, probably the workshop.
Zhou Qiang was reluctant to leave his wife. Like Qin Huairu, he worked with a group of big men.
noon.
Zhou Qiang cooks.
Chicken, duck, fish, pork, beef, river shrimp, noodles.
Zhou Qiang did a great job.
Wang Meili studied on the side.
Zhou Juan also followed suit curiously.
Zhou Fang and Zhou Sheng were playing.
Zhou Qiang's family is a single family.
Not many people smell the aroma of cooking.
"Brother Qiang, the food you cook is so delicious!" Wang Meili looked at Zhou Qiang with admiration again. Zhou Qiang always has something that surprises Wang Meili.
"If it's delicious, eat more." Zhou Qiang helped Wang Meili and his younger siblings pick up the food.
"Brother Qiang, this is how you cooked the food just now." Wang Meili continued to ask for advice on how to cook.
"This way, the aroma of the food will be better and the seasoning will be hotter." Zhou Qiang didn't hide his secret.
His cooking skills are much better than He Yuzhu's. Under his patient guidance, it was difficult for Wang Meili to cook even if her cooking skills were not high.
In the afternoon, Zhou Juan and the others did their homework and played with their classmates.
Zhou Qiang took Wang Meili around for a while.
"Beautiful, that's the vegetable market over there."
"Beautiful, that's the department store over there."
"Beautiful, that's the supply and marketing cooperative's non-staple food store over there."
"That's the subdistrict office over there. Come on, let's say hello to Director Wang."
"That's the police station over there, and Uncle Ma is the director."
Zhou Qiang and Wang Meili wandered around for a while, bought some things, and went home happily.
Zhou Qiang cooked dinner.
Wang Meili and Zhou Juan continued to study on the sidelines.
After dinner.
Wang Meili washes the dishes.
Zhou Qiang asked his younger siblings to wash up.
after.
Zhou Qiang and Wang Meili sent Zhou Juan and the three of them back to the courtyard.
They were talking and laughing, and they were all seen by the neighbors in the courtyard.
Zhou Qiang and Wang Meili settled down with Zhou Juan and the others, and returned to a nearby courtyard without staying too long.
At this time, the neighbors in the courtyard started gossiping again.
"It seems that Wang Meili doesn't dislike Zhou Qiang's younger siblings."
"That's not necessarily true. It's only the second day. After a month, Zhou Juan and the three of them will be kicked out."
"No way?"
"Why not? Zhou Qiang is married now. He has to take care of his own family. How can he continue to raise his younger brothers and sisters?"
"Isn't Zhou Qiang that kind of person?"
"They're not all the same. Wasn't Zhou Hua a very well-behaved child when he was a child? But later on, when he got a partner, he couldn't tolerate his younger siblings?"
"That's true. Zhou Juan and the three of them are pitiful. They don't know where to live from now on."
Such gossip is everywhere in the courtyard.
They have nothing to do and always want to talk about other people's business.
On the third day after the wedding, according to the rules, Zhou Qiang had to take Wang Meili home.
Rumble, the motorcycle sounded.
Zhou Qiang rode a motorcycle and took Wang Meili back to Wangzhuang.
"Beautiful, when you get home, if someone asks you, just say that your family has a lot of foreign debt, and you have borrowed money to buy it."
"I understand, Brother Qiang." Wang Meili is not someone who likes to show off. She just wants to live a good life at home.
Rumbling, the roads and country roads left a lot of black exhaust fumes.
There are fields on the roadside, growing sorghum, corn and other crops.
Zhou Qiang has been here many times and is very familiar with the road.
It didn't take long for the motorcycle to arrive at Wangzhuang.
Village entrance.
"Here, brother-in-law is here!" Wang Meili's younger brothers and sisters are all waiting here.
They knew that Wang Meili was coming back today.
Zhou Qiang stopped at the entrance of the village.
Wang Jiawen hurriedly took a few steps forward and shouted loudly: "Sister, brother-in-law, you are here."
"Jiawen, let's go home first." Zhou Qiang greeted him and did not stay at the entrance of the village for long. There were people watching the excitement nearby.
Lots of big and small bags.
Zhou Qiang definitely didn’t come empty-handed.
He brought a lot of stuff.
Mostly for food.
There is also a lot of cloth, which is really good.
"Xiaoqiang is here, come in quickly, the tea is ready." Wang Dashun came out and greeted him warmly. His name for Zhou Qiang was changed.
"Okay, dad." Zhou Qiang spoke and handed the things he brought to Wang Jiawen.
"Why did you bring so many things?" Wang Meili's mother Liu Zhen also came out to greet her.
"Mom, there aren't many things." Zhou Qiang responded.
Zhou Qiang went in to drink tea and chat with Wang Dashun. Two brothers, Wang Jiawen and Wang Jiawu, sat beside him.
Wang Meili and Liu Zhen went to the kitchen.
Talking quietly while cooking.
"Beautiful, how does Xiaoqiang treat you?"
"Mom, Brother Qiang is very good to me." Wang Meili blushed a little shyly.
Liu Zhen nodded, "That's good. Where are his younger brothers and sisters? Are they easy to get along with?"
"It's easy to get along with. Brother Qiang's younger siblings are very obedient and not naughty at all."
"How much money does Xiaoqiang owe outside?"
"I don't know, but there are quite a lot anyway." Wang Meili did not tell Liu Zhen the truth.
Not because she wanted to deceive, but because if she told her, Liu Zhen would definitely be able to hide it in front of others.
"Xiao Qiang's three-turn and one-ring bells were all bought with borrowed money?" Liu Zhen heard a lot of gossip in the past two days. They all said that Zhou Qiang could not have borrowed money to buy his three-turn and one-ring bells. Zhou Qiang should have the money himself.
"I borrowed money to buy it. Brother Qiang knows a few rich friends, and they lent money to Brother Qiang."
"How can I borrow money to buy it? How much money did I borrow? When will it be paid back?" Liu Zhen looked worried.
"Mom, don't worry. Xiaoqiang said that his salary has been raised recently, and he will be able to pay back all the money he owes in a few years."
"The salary has been increased? Is Xiaoqiang's money enough for gasoline?" Liu Zhen still remembers that Zhou Qiang's motorcycle needs gasoline. This is very expensive.
"Mom, when Xiaoqiang didn't work before, he paid for the gas himself. Now that he doesn't need it anymore, he can reimburse it for everything." Wang Meili said quietly.
"Is that so? That's good. I have to say that Xiaoqiang often rides a motorcycle to the village. If he pays for gasoline himself, no matter how much money he makes, it won't be enough."
"That's right, Mom, Xiaoqiang doesn't need to pay now."
"Meili, you have to be nice to Xiaoqiang's younger brothers and sisters, and don't let others gossip about you."
"Mom, I know, I will be good to them."
Small talk in the kitchen.
There is no idle time outside either.
"Xiao Qiang, what do we want to plant next?" Wang Dashun did not ask more about Zhou Qiang's situation, but asked about planting and breeding.
"Dad, the next step will be the same as last year.
However, if you are free, you can go to the mountains.
In the places I mentioned, just scatter some medicinal seeds and don't need to worry about them at ordinary times.
In the coming year, I estimate that I will be able to dig up a lot of wild medicinal materials. "Zhou Qiang instructed Wang Dashun to make extra income.
"Okay, I'll go tomorrow." Wang Dashun obeyed Zhou Qiang's advice. He has tasted the benefits from Zhou Qiang. As long as he listens to Zhou Qiang's words, he will definitely make money.
"Jiawen, when does school start?"
"August 30th."
"Okay, when the time comes, come to my house first, I'll take you to school, and meet my former teacher Gu Chaoyang by the way."
"Okay, brother-in-law."
Chat for a while.
The meal will be ready soon.
A sumptuous lunch.
Everyone ate happily.
"Xiaoqiang, do you have enough food at home? Meili doesn't supply food. Why don't you get some from home?" Wang Dashun asked. His family now has enough to eat.
"Dad, no need. I'm sure there's no shortage of food here.
In addition, in a few days, I will find a temporary job for Meili at the Agricultural Science Station, and I will first transfer Meili's household registration to the city.
This way there will be a supply of food. "
"Temporary workers? Is it easy to find them?" Liu Zhen asked hurriedly.
"should be no problem."
"That's good. If Mei Mei has a job, life will be better in the future." Liu Zhen said with a smile. Zhou Qiang was willing to solve Wang Meili's work, even if it was just a temporary job, which made Liu Zhen very happy.
Had a meal.
"Dad, Mom, there's no need to send him off. Let's go to Zhouzhuang on the way." Zhou Qiang and Wang Meili didn't stay long.
"Are you going to Zhouzhuang? Do you want to bring something with you?" Wang Dashun hurriedly motioned to Liu Zhen to get something.
"Then take a piece of pork belly." Zhou Qiang was not polite.
"Is one piece enough? How about another piece of beef?"
"also."
Rumble.
Motorcycles travel along country roads.
Wang Meili hugged Zhou Qiang tightly.
Passing by Qinjiazhuang.
Qin Jingru saw Zhou Qiang and Wang Meili.
Qin Jingru looked regretful.
Zhou Qiang should have been hers.
She didn't hold on.
Afraid that Zhou Qiang would be poor.
I am afraid that Zhou Qiang will have foreign debts.
He was afraid that Zhou Qiang would not have a house to live in and would have to live in the countryside.
Now, I regret it.
It wasn't just Qin Jingru who saw Zhou Qiang and Wang Meili.
Many village flowers were seen.
Some of them regretted it, and some gloated about it, feeling that Wang Meili had fallen into a pit and could not stand up.
Zhou Shan’s family.
"Xiaoqiang, beauty is here, come in quickly, are you warm?" Zhou Shan greeted warmly in a hurry.
"Uncle Zhou, we were at Meili's house just now, so we stopped by to take a look." Zhou Qiang spoke a little casually, not treating Zhou Shan as an outsider.
"I know you are going to Wangzhuang today, but I thought you wouldn't be able to get through. Have you eaten?"
"I've eaten." Zhou Qiang and Wang Meili went to see their great-grandmother Liu Xiu again and exchanged a few greetings. The old man was a little tired and didn't say much.
"Uncle Zhou, how about hatching chicks this time?" Zhou Qiang asked about breeding.
"This time it was good. Out of a hundred eggs, only a dozen didn't hatch."
"That's okay." Zhou Qiang asked about planting and breeding.
"Xiaoqiang, I went to the mountains to dig some medicinal materials, what do you think?"
"Just deal with it briefly and I'll take it to the city."
Zhou Qiang and Zhou Shan chatted.
Wang Meili and Zhou Li went to other rooms and whispered.
"Beautiful, how does Xiaoqiang treat you?"
"fine."
"Beautiful, Xiaoqiang spends money lavishly. You should be careful and pay off the foreign debt first."
"Auntie, I know, Brother Qiang has already given me all the family's money."
"Beautiful, did Xiaoqiang's three turns and one ring be bought with borrowed money?"
"It's all borrowed money, it costs hundreds."
"Xiaoqiang, this kid, spends too much money, we can't let him do it."
"Yes, Auntie, are you going to Sister Xiaoxia's house today?"
"No, I'll stay at home for a few days."
A few days later.
Agricultural science station.
"Stationmaster, my daughter-in-law Wang Meili still has a rural registered permanent residence and has no food supply. I want her to be a temporary worker at our station for a few days so that her registered permanent residence can be transferred to the city."
"This is easy to handle. I'll issue a work certificate and transfer my household registration to the city first." Wang Baoguo agreed. He values Zhou Qiang very much. If he can solve Zhou Qiang's matter, he won't refuse.
"Thank you, webmaster."
"You're welcome. Xiaoqiang, I've read your recent work report, and you've made great progress."
"They are all cultivated by the webmaster."
"It has nothing to do with me, it's all your fault."
"Webmaster, without your support, I wouldn't be able to do so many things."
Police station.
Zhou Qiang came with Wang Meili.
I also brought proof of employment.
"Xiao Qiang is here?" People from the police station greeted Zhou Qiang from time to time.
"Hello, Brother Zhang, hello, Brother Li," Zhou Qiang responded with a smile.
"Xiaoqiang, what are you doing here?" Ma Dong asked.
"Uncle Ma, this is Meili's proof of employment. I'll transfer Meili's household registration."
"Hey, did the work go quickly?" Ma Dong asked the clerk to apply for Wang Meili's household registration, and then chatted casually with Zhou Qiang.
The household registration was completed quickly.
Zhou Qiang and Wang Meili stood up to say goodbye.
"Xiaoqiang, if you have any difficulties, come to me."
"Okay, thank you, Uncle Ma." Wang Meili's household registration was quickly completed. From then on, she became a city dweller and had food supplies.
(End of chapter)
