Not to mention how Cao Zhiqiang and his sister listened to music at home, but Liu Yuanyuan and Sophora japonica left the west cross of the central courtyard. After arriving at the central courtyard, Liu Yuanyuan suddenly stopped.
"Sophora japonica, there is something you have to promise me." Liu Yuanyuan suddenly whispered.
"What's going on?" Huaihua asked.
"It's about Cao Zhiqiang buying a tape recorder and getting so many industrial papers." Liu Yuanyuan continued in a low voice, "Promise me, don't tell anyone, okay?"
Huaihua blinked: "Of course I won't talk nonsense, but sister Yuanyuan, why do you give such instructions?"
Liu Yuanyuan's face turned red, she lowered her head and said, "No, I just think it's not easy for Cao Zhiqiang. His parents are dead and his sister can't help in other places. It's really not easy for him to take care of his sister.
Therefore, even if he does something outrageous, it should be for a reason, and he should always be given a chance and time to change his ways. "
Huaihua blinked again and suddenly laughed: "Sister Yuanyuan, didn't you hate this Cao Zhiqiang the most in the past? You said he always bullied you, no matter how old or young you were, why now... Oh, I understand, no wonder you did it a few times ago Tian always runs to him, are you interested in him?"
"Nonsense!" Liu Yuanyuan stamped her foot, "It's nothing! Stop talking nonsense!"
"Okay, okay, I won't talk anymore." Huaihua smiled, but soon said solemnly, "But Sister Yuanyuan, you don't know who Cao Zhiqiang is. He has been causing trouble since he was a child. He is not a good person."
"That was all in the past." Liu Yuanyuan said quickly, "As the saying goes, a prodigal son will never be replaced by gold. Now Cao Zhiqiang has gone to work in a factory and is a worker. He is different from the past. Don't you see it in your eyes? ?”
Huaihua nodded: "Speaking of which, since Aunt Lin left, he is indeed different from the past, but as the saying goes, it's easy to change a country, but it's hard to change one's nature. Look at him, he won't do it again today. Is there such a thing as speculation?"
"You can't say that." Liu Yuanyuan said, "Didn't he say it again? He is aboveboard and not afraid of investigation. This matter is not yet certain, and it is not necessarily speculation."
Huaihua curled her lips: "Do you believe what he says? If you say less, I believe it, but it's so much money, several thousand yuan!
Besides, there are still 288 industrial papers!
He is not speculative, but where did he get so many industrial papers?
Don't talk about the magazine's royalties.
Yes, he has a money order from the magazine, but who knows whether it is true or false?
Nowadays, there are even counterfeit banknotes, let alone a fake remittance order.
In addition, I have never heard that magazines issue industrial papers. The magazine in Shanghai issues industrial papers from Peking.
So, do you believe what he said? "
"This..." Liu Yuanyuan bit her lip, "Is it possible that she was forced to have no choice, or there is another secret? In short, don't make any announcement about this matter for now. I will inquire about it quietly later, okay?"
"Don't worry, Sister Yuanyuan." Huaihua smiled, "I won't say anything, I'm very strict with my mouth. No matter what happens to Cao Zhiqiang, he is always a neighbor on the street, and I don't want to make things big."
"Okay, it's settled!"
After saying that, Liu Yuanyuan broke up with Sophora japonica and ran back to the front yard.
As soon as Sophora japonica left, Qin Huairu appeared out of nowhere and said calmly: "Sophora japonica?"
"Ah!" Huaihua was startled, and quickly turned around to see that it was her mother.
"Mom, why are you walking silently? You scare me to death." Huaihua said.
"If you don't do anything wrong, what are you afraid of?" Qin Huairu said, "That was Liu Yuanyuan in the front yard just now?"
"Yes." Sophora japonica nodded.
Qin Huairu sighed: "Go to the west span of the middle courtyard to find Cao Zhiqiang again, right?"
"This...yes." Sophora japonica nodded.
Qin Huairu shook her head: "Huaihua, Cao Zhiqiang is not a good person. Liu Yuanyuan insists on getting in touch, and we can't control it. But you should stay away from them, lest something happens to them in the future and you make a mess, do you hear? "
"I know." Huaihua stuck out her tongue.
"You know, why don't you go home?" Qin Huairu glared and opened her umbrella, "The rain is getting heavier and heavier, and I don't know how to hide. What should I do if I catch a cold?"
"Yes." Huaihua immediately took Qin Huairu's arm, "I know mom loves me the most, mom is the best!"
Qin Huairu sighed: "Oh, I must have owed you in my previous life. In this life, I have been blackmailed by a few of you, so I just serve you. What evil did I do in my previous life!"
Sophora japonica smiled: "What? You were lucky in your previous life, so you were able to have such a well-behaved and lovely daughter like me.
Furthermore, you took care of me when I was young. When you get old, won’t it be just us who will take care of you? "
Only then did Qin Huairu smile: "You know how poor you are! Let's go and eat. Your silly dad brought back a lot of good things this time, including a lot of braised fish."
"Yeah, that's great!" Huaihua smiled again, "I love braised fish the most, especially the braised fish made by my silly dad. It's the most delicious. It's a pity that you always gave me a little before, just a spoonful. All the meat and fish were given to my brother."
"It's not like your brother is driving for the leader and needs strength." Qin Huairu said, "It's a good day today. Your brother said he won't come back for dinner today and is going on a blind date. All the braised fish your stupid dad brought back is for you." You and Xiaodang, we don’t want to eat, so that’s it, right?”
"Hehe, that's a good feeling." Huaihua smiled.
Well, Qin Huairu and He Yuzhu now live in the backyard, which was the old deaf lady's house, so now everyone eats in the backyard instead of in the middle courtyard.
There is no other way. He Yuzhu is now the director of the cafeteria and can bring back better meals.
Although it is now the 1980s with the reform and opening up, the freedom to eat meat is not yet on the agenda. If everyone goes to He Yuzhu's place to eat together, not only can they eat well, but they can also save money.
What, Bangge and Xiaodang are both at work, what about their wages?
Except for occasional special circumstances where Banggeng pays, other times, it’s good not to ask your family for money. But no matter what, his income is currently the highest among the younger generation in the compound, and he usually speaks in an old-fashioned manner.
Xiaodang is a little better and will take the initiative to pay money to the family, but her income is not high. She has enough to spend on herself, and the money she pays is not much.
Not to mention Huaihua, an unemployed young man with no job and no income. Of course, he does not have to pay and can continue to eat from home.
So now, Sophora japonica is the one with the least say.
There is no way, at any time, financial income determines family status.
Just when Huaihua and Qin Huairu were holding umbrellas and walking to the backyard, another sweet song floated out.
The light rain in March is pattering
The patter keeps falling.
The creek in the valley is roaring
The flow keeps flowing
For whom is the light rain falling?
For whom does the stream flow?
…
"Who played this song?" Qin Huairu suddenly stopped, "It sounds so good."
Sophora japonica was stunned, subconsciously looked in the direction of the west courtyard, and said casually:
"It's Cao Zhiqiang's house. He just bought a tape recorder. It's brand new and it's beautiful!
And it's stereo, with four speakers, and the sound quality is very good, with no noise or distortion at all, and it sounds just like the scene. "
Qin Huairu frowned, glanced at Sophora japonica, and half-smiled: "How do you know?"
"I, I..." Huaihua blinked, then lowered her head and whispered, "I, I just went to his house... with Sister Yuanyuan!"
Qin Huairu said calmly: "Sophora japonica, what did I tell you before?"
"I, I won't go there anymore." Huaihua continued in a low voice.
Qin Huairu shook his head: "Forget it, I won't do it next time! Let's go, don't listen! Don't interact with people like Cao Zhiqiang in the future!"
Huaihua stuck out her tongue, took Qin Huairu's arm again, held an umbrella together, and walked slowly towards the backyard.
However, Qin Huairu didn't notice that although Huaihua was walking towards the backyard, her ears were listening carefully to the singing in the air.
At the same time, for some reason, Cao Zhiqiang's appearance suddenly appeared in front of his eyes.
Especially the cold and disdainful look on his face.
And the way he sneered and rolled his eyes.
They should obviously be disgusting.
But why, why do I always want to go and see him again and see how he looks like he's worth 2,500,000 yuan?
Thinking of this, Huaihua's heart was pounding, and she couldn't help but feel a little dry. An inexplicable emotion that had never appeared before suddenly appeared.
This feeling made her fearful, a little happy, a little scared, and a little expectant.
After taking a deep breath, Huaihua shook her head, quickly suppressed her mood, and stopped thinking about these things.
However, that damn music still vaguely penetrated into Huaihua's head, making her unable to calm down for a long time.
Light rain accompanies me
The creek listens to me
Do you know that I am filled with loneliness
May I ask who will lead me to pursue Xiaoxi?
Looking for the heart that loves me
…
