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"How old can her brother be? He's only one year old. What's the problem?" Lin Ziqi asked curiously, "No little girl? Is he mentally retarded? Or does he already know how to lift his sister's skirt?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Lin Fatian said dissatisfied, "I won't say any more."
"I was wrong. Dad, please tell me quickly. You'll be anxious to death if you say anything halfway."
"Last time we drank together, he lamented after drinking too much: There has been a lot of housework at home recently." Lin Fatian hesitated, picked up the beer in front of him and drank it all in one gulp, "His wife... the life secretary is very restless. "
Zhang Yunmi's father was a dissatisfied man in another time and space. He had done many jobs, but never excelled in any of them. I know a little bit about everything, but I don't know much about anything. When Zhang Yunmi was very young, his wife abandoned them, father and daughter, and divorced. Before he decided to participate in time travel, he worked as a network administrator in a small company.
It is conceivable that such a profession will not be of much use after time travel. Zhang Yunmi's father has always been a "basic labor force." Even though a few years later, veterans from the outside world have turned to full-time officials, he is still an unknown middle-level cadre in the Planning Institute: Director of the Data Department of the Planning Institute. Manages the Planning Institute's computer database and the newly built huge card index system.
"...You also know Uncle Zhang. He doesn't have any ideas. He feels that life is pretty good now. Everything about life is taken care of by the office. Zhang Yunmi has grown up, and the life secretary has given birth to two more babies for him. , I also have a son, and my life is very prosperous."
"Isn't that great? Why is Uncle Zhang's life secretary so restless? Doesn't he let him go to bed? Or is he cuckolding Uncle Zhang?"
"How did you know there is so much mess?" Lin Fatian said dissatisfied.
"Please, your daughter is seventeen years old, not seven..."
Lin Fatian looked at his daughter, indeed. My daughter is already a "woman" from every angle. But the image of his daughter that emerged in his mind was still the child holding his hand tightly on the deck.
He sighed secretly and looked at Meng Lan who was busy in the kitchen with a complicated mood. He picked up the beer and took another sip. Then he said slowly:
"It was fine at first, but things have changed a bit since his life secretary gave birth to a daughter. How should I put it," he hesitated, as if considering what words to use to describe it, "...it has become a bit pretentious..."
"Do it? How to do it?" Lin Ziqi's mind instantly flashed through countless bloody plots in romance novels.
"Lao Zhang didn't go into details. In short, he treated his daughter very badly..."
"What? She still dares to abuse Zhang Yunmi? She's looking for death!" Lin Ziqi's eyes widened in surprise, and the image of Aunt Xue, who was deeply in love with her in the rain, immediately appeared in her mind.
"That's not true, but she made sarcastic remarks and was not active in doing housework. Every time Zhang Yunmi came home, she didn't even cook. Every time, Lao Zhang directly ordered takeout. Lao Zhang said that she had been a little bit since she gave birth to her daughter. Like this, after giving birth to a son, it became even more serious. Lao Zhang said a few words to her, and she said that she had to take care of two children now, and the young ones were just weaned. How can she take care of it? "
"How about finding a part-time housemaid to do it? Hasn't the office already provided such a service?" Lin Ziqi thought of Zhang Yunmi's usual behavior, which didn't seem like she was being abused, but she was reluctant to go home.
"Found it. But Lao Zhang said that his current wife, the life secretary, has a weird attitude. Every time Zhang Yunmi comes back, she has a bad face. Even if Lao Zhang shows more concern for Yunmi, things will immediately become uneasy. Otherwise She would beat her own daughter over any trivial matter, or she would find a reason to seek death... making Lao Zhang unable to live in peace."
"Is she so brave?" Lin Ziqi was puzzled. Within the scope of her understanding, the living secretaries were extremely loyal to all the elders. The elders' kindness to them was "higher than the mountains and deeper than the sea." Moreover, from getting along with Meng Lan and other maids in the past, Lin Ziqi knew that they had no respect for their superiority. Rank is taken very seriously, and he completely considers himself a "slave".
It's hard to imagine a "slave" treating his master like this. You must know that without the elders, she is nothing like a life secretary. She said: "Uncle Zhang is a veteran, she is just a little wife... uh, life secretary, aren't you afraid that Uncle Zhang will fire her in anger? There are all quasi-life secretaries in the College of Arts and Sciences who are not allowed to take up the position."
"Fired? Fired? What to do if the children are fired? They are three years old and one year old. Without mother, even if there is a part-time worker, there is no way to take care of them." Lin Fatian smiled bitterly, "What can Lao Zhang do besides swallowing his anger?"
"That's true." Lin Ziqi understood a little bit. Life secretaries who have given birth to children are not only life secretaries, they are also mothers of elders’ children, and their children are their greatest capital. She said angrily: "It's so shameless to use your child as a threat!"
"Who says it isn't?"
"But what is he planning like this?" Lin Ziqi suddenly thought of this. If he had to live a good life, he must have something up his sleeve if he had to cause chaos in the family.
"From what Lao Zhang said, it seems that he wants Yunmi to get married as soon as possible..."
"What is this?" Lin Ziqi didn't care. "Not to mention that it has nothing to do with her. Yunmi doesn't live at home very much, and it doesn't bother her. Besides, she will be eighteen years old soon. The general office Naturally, we will allocate a house to her, and then she can move out without having to rush, so there is no need to do this."
"What do you know?" Lin Fatian still frowned for his drinking buddy and said gloomily, "This woman's calculation is that after Yunmi gets married, no one will compete with her son for the family property!"
Lin Ziqi was so angry that her face turned red: "Bah, how shameless! What qualifications does she have to think about the family property? The life secretary is at most a cohabiting mistress. After giving birth to a son, she misses the family property - Uncle Zhang is really blind. !”
"Otherwise, how can I say that Lao Zhang regrets it? When he was drinking, he said that if he had known better, he would not have been a secretary for Lao Shizi's life at all. It would be great to live quietly with his daughter! Anyway, you can call on hourly workers to do housework."
"What you men say is nice," Lin Ziqi said, "He is younger than you, dad, right? No woman can bear it. I don't believe it at all. I heard that Uncle Zhang was also a cadre during the maid revolution. He rushed to Mr. Ma is just a brick away from being thrown at the door of the Executive Committee."
Lin Fazhen didn't know what to say about his daughter, so he frowned and drank half a glass of beer again. He opened his mouth and said, "Old Zhang is upset now, so you should stop saying sarcastic words."
"I said something sarcastic and he couldn't hear me. Besides, I was right." Lin Ziqi said, "Does the general office have nothing to do with this matter? Aren't all life secretaries managed by the general office?"
"How can the general office take care of this? This is a household matter!" Lin Fatian emphasized the word "household affairs" and said, "It is said that an upright official cannot handle household affairs. Besides, what can the general office do? She didn't do anything bad. The most that can be done is to drive this woman out - and Lao Zhang can't agree to it. Even if it's not satisfactory, we are still a family. Once you enter the yamen, you have to take care of business, and Lao Zhang can't bear to have two children without a mother!"
"After all, it's not that Uncle Zhang is too soft." Lin Ziqi said disdainfully, "He just needs to be tougher. That woman dares to be so arrogant? That's outrageous. Yun Mi is a veteran! If Meng Lan dares to do this, I will whip her into submission first. Got her!"
Before she finished speaking, there was a crisp sound of something landing in the kitchen. Lin Ziqi turned her head impatiently and asked, "What's wrong?!"
"It's okay... My hand slipped and the thing fell to the ground."
Lin Ziqi sneered: "Just be careful and you'll be fine!"
"I understand, Miss." Meng Lan responded tremblingly.
Lin Fatian was dissatisfied and said, "Don't be so excited. What are you doing with Meng Lan's attack?"
Lin Ziqi's face contorted: her eyes blinked as if she was about to shed tears. Covering his face and choking, he said: "I don't even have a brother yet, and you already dislike me..."
Lin Fatian panicked now and quickly comforted him: "Xiao Qi, don't cry! Dad doesn't want a son! You will always be Dad's good daughter..."
Lin Ziqi suddenly put down her hand and made a face: "I lied to you! Dad, don't worry. I won't make it difficult for you one day."
"Don't say that..." Lin Fatian showed a tangled expression, "Dad doesn't want you to be wronged——"
"Being wronged? No way." Lin Ziqi said easily, "I know how to deal with it, and I will never let you end up in Uncle Zhang's situation." Then she sneered again, "Meng Lan." She Say loudly, "Here comes the chicken soup."
That night, Meng Lan was very cautious in serving her, and she didn't even dare to sit down in front of Lin Ziqi. Lin Fatian shook his head. After all, he is a modern man who grew up under the red flag. He has "simple feelings for the working people" and cannot stand this kind of "domineering" behavior. It is even more unsuitable for this kind of "clear distinction between superiority and inferiority" than for a daughter who grew up watching palace fighting dramas and romance novels.
But that’s how family relationships are, it’s not that the east wind prevails over the west wind. It means that the west wind prevails over the east wind, otherwise this family will not be able to survive. So there was nothing he could do.
Lin Ziqi read for a while and then yawned, got up and changed into her pajamas. Although the environment here is beautiful and the air is fresh, there is no Internet like in the senior apartment complex. There is also no entertainment center with all kinds of modern gadgets. Entertainment is very poor. Lin Ziqi felt a little tired and had to go on a "hike" tomorrow, so she went to bed early.
She got up early the next day, but Lin Fatian hadn't gotten up yet. But Meng Lan had already gotten up, and a hot breakfast was placed on the table. Lin Ziqi had eaten breakfast, and Meng Lan had already handed the canvas bag into her hand.
"Everything is packed." She said respectfully.
She had already told her what to bring for the hike before going to bed yesterday. Lin Ziqi took the bag: "I won't be back for lunch, so just leave me dinner - you don't have to wait for me to come back."
"Yes, miss."
"Dad has a day off today, so you and dad can live a peaceful life together." Lin Ziqi suddenly smiled and put on her rattan sandals.
Meng Lan suddenly blushed with embarrassment and did not dare to say a word.
Lin Ziqi left the farm. At the agreed exit, the Dongfeng carriage sent by the general office was already waiting. Because going to Lingaojiao Park is not a green zone, and Lin Ziqi is a "non-adult veteran", according to regulations, she must be accompanied by security personnel. So last night Meng Lan reported Lin Ziqi's itinerary for today to the service point in the general office at the entrance of the dormitory area.
"Good morning, miss." The guard company soldier standing by the carriage's running board saluted. His handsome face and chic posture made Lin Ziqi couldn't help but look at him a few more times.
"Good morning." She lifted up her skirt with one hand and stepped onto the footboard.
At this time, the soldier helped her arm just right:
"Please be careful when getting in the car." He reminded politely.
"Thank you." Lin Ziqi smiled, liking this little flattery.
The Dongfeng carriage is clean and comfortable: the office service office re-cleaned and arranged the vehicle as soon as it received the itinerary last night: the seat cushions, back cushions and curtains were all re-washed, and the flower arrangements in the vases were replaced with fresh, light flowers. The fragrance of flowers fills the air. The cabinet was replaced with fresh glass bottles of mineral water. There was ice-cold kvass and soda in the ice bucket.
The carriage began to roll forward with the clatter of horse hooves. Without her instructions, the driver naturally took her to her destination on time according to the route on the itinerary issued by the office.
The car body trembled slightly as the wheels rolled on the flat road. Lin Ziqi looked out the window: The weather is very good today. It rained again a few days ago. The air is fresh and neither cold nor hot. It's a good day to go out.
Thank you for bringing me here, Dad. Ziqi whispered to herself quietly.
Although there is no Mercedes-Benz or BMW in this time and space. No Rolls-Royce either. She was just sitting on a two-wheeled carriage, but in this time and space. A person who can ride on this carriage is more noble and more powerful than another person who can afford a Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
Don't forget that Lin Ziqi has loved watching palace fighting dramas since she was a child, and she is even more obsessed with movies and TV dramas about princes, princesses and Cinderella. But she herself knew very well that in the original time and space, unless she was extremely lucky, her future would definitely be to marry a man from a family similar to her own, and the two of them would live frugally to pay off the mortgage and drive a " "Economic family car" commuting to and from get off work - but also having to worry about parking...
Now. She is a real "princess", riding in a carriage, escorted by guards, and served by a respectful secretary at home. What does the so-called "fashion life" in those fashion illustrated magazines mean? What does it mean to buy an island? One day she will have Tahiti all to herself. Queen of Tahiti? Too ordinary; Queen of Tahiti? Then there must be a king; why not just call her the heroine? Something seems wrong...
The carriage took her to Feiyun Club in Lingaojiao Park. The Feiyun is moored next to the trestle in the bay, with all sails spread out. Although this ship has been in this time and space for almost six years, it has also sailed several times. The boat is still in very good condition, and it can be seen that the Qian family has put a lot of thought into maintaining the boat.
On the beach, the coconut forest planted on the dth has grown to a certain size, and there are three elevated thatched huts under the forest. This is where Feiyun Club is located. Lin Ziqi and her classmates from the Learning Institute have come here more than once to hold bonfire parties and barbecues. She also had a party here with the children from the selection group. She also sang a few songs, which made several boys from the selection group of senior primary schools look hot...
At this time, behind the three huts, there was a boat frame, and a beautiful boat was resting on it. The boat was not big, only five or six meters long at most, and equipped with a very high mast. Because there is no suitable paint to paint, it still retains the original wood color, which looks very beautiful among the blue sea and silver sand.
Qian Duoduo was wearing a sea shirt, canvas shorts, a hard-top straw hat, bare feet, and holding a tin bucket in his hand. He was squatting next to the boat frame and painting something on the hull. When she saw Lin Ziqi coming, she Putting down the brush, he happily came forward.
"Look, how does this boat look?" She waved her hand proudly, showing off her new toy.
"This ship is so beautiful." Lin Ziqi said sincerely. Although she knew nothing about ships, this light and beautiful hull, streamlined hull, and straight masts immediately gave people a sense of well-proportioned beauty. .
"It's a pity that we can't make white paint, otherwise it will look like a white swan!" Qian Duoduo said intoxicatedly. In fact, according to Lin Ziqi's opinion, this boat is pretty enough now. The hull is wood color and the whole body is covered with beautiful wood grain.
This boat was designed and built by Qian Shuiting based on a drawing of a common household boat in the United States. There are shops selling ready-made drawings and accessories for this kind of boat, which can be assembled in your own yard or even in the garage. Usually placed on the trailer frame. Lengths vary from 17 feet to 21 feet. The Qian brothers originally collected a lot of electronic files of drawings and specialized reference books, and also brought a set of special tools.
The boat they built together this time is 17 feet (5.18 meters) long and 7 feet 4 inches (2.26 meters) wide. Although it does not look big, such a well-built boat can not only sail along the coast, as long as it is equipped with the appropriate Equipped with equipment that can handle even transoceanic voyages,
"What kind of wood is this? The pattern is so beautiful." Lin Ziqi looked at it
"The deck is made of teak," Qian Duoduo said, "The ship's planks are made of fir, and the keel is made of Philippine mahogany. There are so many good woods in the lumber mill that it's hard to choose."
Lin Ziqi nodded vigorously. In fact, she couldn't tell the difference at all. She only felt admiration: No wonder Qian Duoduo's father can become the speaker. It is said that he can hunt in the mountains, shoot guns in the plains, and build ships in the sea. He is also a double master... Compared with his father, he is simply beyond the reach.
It's really annoying to compare people to each other.
"How long did it take to build it?" Lin Ziqi carefully stroked the hull, "Is it all made by your father alone?"
"It only took more than a year. My father and I built it together. Uncle Zhou and his second uncle also came to help when they returned to Lingao. It said it was more than a year, but it was actually built during the holidays. I don't have time at ordinary times."
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