They admired the old man writing calligraphy on the floor tiles with a brush dipped in water, and listened to the selected works of Mao read loudly by college students in the square. Finally, the two of them found a big tree, hid in the shade and read quietly.
Dating is just about finding what two people have in common. Ran Qiuye likes to be quiet, and Ye Haoran also enjoys relaxation in his boring work.
"It's getting late, so I'll go back."
When the evening glow spread on the road, although she was reluctant to give up, Ran Qiuye still said goodbye.
Ye Haoran smiled and nodded, stretched out his hand to pull Ran Qiuye up from the ground and said, "Okay, I'll see you off."
"Um."
Ran Qiuye's home is not close to Chang'an Street. It took more than half an hour of stopping and walking to get to the vicinity of Ran Qiuye's home.
"I'll send you here. I may be a little busy at work recently. I'll see you after this time."
"Um."
Although they met several times, Ran Qiuye would be a little shy every time he saw Ye Haoran.
After sending Ran Qiuye home, Ye Haoran did not go back to the factory. Instead, he went directly to the mall. The supply and marketing cooperative only provided commodities such as daily necessities. Bicycles were not available. Instead of buying them and riding them directly, he had to get one. Little red certificate and steel seal, each bicycle has its own unique number. .
Fortunately, there were not that many people buying bicycles, and the stamping process was very fast, and all the procedures were completed before the staff got off work.
After completing another deal with Director Yang, having another date, and buying a bicycle that he had longed for, Ye Haoran was in a good mood and rode his bicycle back to the courtyard while humming a little tune.
'Peach leaves tip to tip'
'The willow leaves covered the sky'
'This Ming grandpa is in his place'
'Listen carefully to what I have to say'
Humming a little tune I heard from the street, I hurried on as if I were on hot wheels.
I didn't notice it in the past. After walking for a long time, I have no idea about the distance. After riding a bicycle, I usually have to walk for a long time, and it only takes a few minutes to get there.
'Dingle bell ring bell'
He rang the bell on the bicycle, dodged an aunt, and stopped steadily at the gate of the courtyard.
The moment he stopped, everyone's eyes were attracted, whether they were pedestrians on the road or old men playing chess on the street.
The people who see most bicycles on weekdays are those who deliver mail. The green bicycle comes with two cloth bags, but it is a public property, but Ye Haoran's big black bicycle is purely a personal bicycle.
Not to mention the distance, but in the alley within two miles, there really was no one buying this thing, and the eyes of envy almost covered the road in the alley.
The threshold of the courtyard is a little high, so you can't ride in and have to lift it up.
Lifting it with one hand, the two wheels were two feet high from the ground in an instant, and entered the gate of the courtyard.
"Ouch! This is a bicycle!"
The first person he saw was Yan Bugui, who was relaxing at home on weekends and growing flowers. When he saw Ye Haoran pushing his bicycle in, his eyes almost popped out of his head.
"It's the third uncle. Why didn't you go fishing today during your break?"
Speaking of fishing, Ye Haoran wanted to laugh. The third uncle is indeed the third uncle. He is not even willing to buy a fishing rod. He doesn't know how to use it with a branch as a fishing rod. The fish float is just a foam block. It would be strange if it can fall to the fish. .
However, there are exceptions. Occasionally, I can bring back two small fish for the tooth ceremony, but most of the time I come back empty-handed.
"Hey, fishing is about enjoying life, not enjoying it anywhere, and the same goes for decorating flowers at home."
Ye Haoran parked his bicycle in front of his house, put on the pedals, took out his keys and prepared to unlock the door and go home.
The third uncle came over by himself, looking left and right on the bicycle, and occasionally touched it with his hands. He looked as greedy as an old man marrying an eighteen-year-old girl.
"Xiaoye, did you buy this car? It cost a lot of money, right?"
Ye Haoran nodded: "Well, the steel seals were just stamped." He casually put the opened lock on the window sill, talking to the third uncle.
While the two were talking, people in the courtyard came over one after another, including Shazhu and Xu Damao who had just gotten off work, and Jia Dongxu who was following the uncle.
The third uncle looked at the bicycle with a "tsk, tsk, tsk" look, his eyeballs almost popped out of his glasses, and the look of envy on his face was so strange to him.
But the most bitter one has to be Xu Damao. Xu Damao is originally small-minded and loves to compare. In addition, he often goes to various countryside to show movies by walking and taking buses. It will definitely be very tiring to carry the equipment for showing movies on his back. , I have always wanted the factory to provide me with a bicycle, but unfortunately my boss did not agree.
A crowd of people gathered around. Qin Huairu, who had cooked a meal, was going out to take out the garbage with a bucket of water. However, he was blocked in the yard by the crowd. It took him a long time to understand what was going on.
Qin Huairu was also surprised when she saw the bicycle parked in front of Ye Haoran's door, with a look of surprise in her eyes.
"Xiaoye, this is the first bicycle in our yard. Why don't you celebrate it? Set up two tables so that everyone can have fun too."
The third uncle patted the car seat, feeling the spring feeling from the car seat, and turned to give Ye Haoran a suggestion with a smile.
"That's right."
"Yes, this is a good thing, and it is also the honor of our hospital. It should be done."
"Yes, yes, Xiaoye must be capable."
"No, on the first day I came here, I could see that Xiaoye would definitely have a future."
As soon as the third uncle finished speaking, people around him started talking about it. They just wanted Ye Haoran to arrange a meal for them. How could Ye Haoran not know about it.
Although Ye Haoran was clear in his heart, he did not refuse immediately. Instead, he pondered for a while and nodded: "Okay, let's arrange a few tables. Sister Qin has to come to do this. Everyone knows that I am very busy. Working hours It’s not fixed. If something happens, you have to go to the factory immediately. Let’s do this. I’ll give Sister Qin the food money in the evening and let Sister Qin arrange the rest.”
Ye Haoran said this deliberately, trying to bring the two of them closer so that there would be no more gossip in the future.
Although Ye Haoran didn't care about gossiping about the murderous knife, he had taken advantage of Qin Huairu after all, so he had to think about it no matter what.
But it didn't end that way.
Just as the third uncle was smiling happily as he waited for the feast, and the surrounding neighbors were also in high spirits, Ye Haoran continued:
"But, as everyone knows, the country does not advocate wanton management. I am a small cadre who has been promoted to a higher level. It is okay to eat and drink, but don't mention the courtesy and giving to members. It's okay for everyone to eat and drink. It's a bad habit. No, we are all kind-hearted people, and we cannot go against the country."
The more Ye Haoran spoke, the darker the third uncle's face turned.
At this time, the third uncle finally came to his senses and said for a long time that he was digging a hole to bury himself.
Who doesn't know that his eldest son Yan Jiecheng is getting married soon. He was waiting to cook some cheap dishes to receive some gifts when he got married. He wanted to get fat, but Ye Haoran did this to him.
Ye Haoran didn't charge for setting up a banquet, so why would the third uncle in the courtyard have the nerve to accept it? If he was really stubborn and accepted the money, what if someone went to the neighborhood committee or street office to sue him?
Ye Haoran looked at the third uncle on the side with a smile on his face, and said jokingly: "Don't take anything from the neighbors. Just come and eat when the time comes. After all, it's a happy thing, don't you think so, third uncle?"
The broken teeth could only be swallowed into his own stomach. The third uncle gritted his teeth and nodded awkwardly, and his face turned red from suppressing it.
At this time, those who were slow to react also saw what was going on, and they all looked at the third uncle with a joking look on their faces.
Qin Huairu on the side couldn't hold it back and burst into laughter.
Seeing everyone looking at him, he quickly lowered his head: "I'm sorry, um... give me a break, I'm a piece of rubbish."
There are Xu Damao and the third uncle who are unhappy, and there are also Jia Dongxu who are very happy. For no other reason than Ye Haoran just said that all the money will be given to Qin Huairu and let Qin Huairu arrange it himself.
As long as Qin Huairu keeps a little bit, he can save a few pounds of meat. How could someone like Jia Dongxu, who loves to take advantage, be unhappy?
As Qin Huairu went to empty the swill bucket, and the third uncle returned to his home in despair, the other neighbors also dispersed one after another. When Qin Huairu came back, there was no one in the yard.
After taking a few glances at the brand new bicycle parked at the door, Qin Huairu returned home with a smile on her face.
As soon as he entered the room, Jia Dongxu couldn't wait to come over and said: "Huairu, listen to me. When Ye Haoran gives you the money, we can keep some for ourselves and arrange average dishes. If we come two more times, maybe we can I can also buy a bicycle at home!”
Looking at Jia Dongxu who was daydreaming, Qin Huairu felt a little nauseous.
Ye Haoran became a small leader by his own ability and even bought a bicycle. Although she didn't know exactly how much money he had, it was definitely a lot. Maybe what she saw that day was just the tip of the iceberg.
Let's turn around and look at the person in front of us. He knows how to take advantage all day long and is just lazy at work. He has been working as a first-class fitter for several years and still cannot pass the assessment. If his dead father is not remembered in the factory, He might have been fired long ago.
Although I hate it, I can't say it clearly.
After putting down the swill bucket, he said softly: "Isn't this bad? Ye Haoran is not a fool. What if he finds out and uses us in the future? Besides, if the neighbors know about it, how can they stay in the yard in the future?"
Qin Huairu's retort immediately made Jia Dongxu angry, but before he could speak, Mrs. Jia behind him started to curse angrily.
"You're a prodigal daughter-in-law. Dongxu is the head of the family. He's a man and you have to listen to him. Besides, what's wrong with saving money? You don't pick bad ones when you buy groceries. Who can eat out of the pot? Why are you so stubborn? I said."
The evil mother-in-law's scolding made Qin Huairu a little embarrassed, but she still wanted to stick to her bottom line, not for anything else but because in her heart, Ye Haoran was the real man.
Seeing that Qin Huairu didn't speak, Jia Dongxu thought she was convinced, frowned and said bluntly: "That's it, take the money back and see how much he gives, and then we can discuss how much to keep, just in time for the season to change. I’ll fill in some clothes.”
After saying that, he turned around and left. Mrs. Jia on the side urged: "Hurry up and cook, the children will be hungry even if you don't look at them!"
This pair of mother and son made Qin Huairu's bright mood turn from clear to cloudy in an instant.
But he didn't say anything more, he just lowered his head and started preparing dinner.
After preparing the meal, before Qin Huairu could serve it, Jia Dongxu urged her to go to Ye Haoran's house to ask for money, as if the banquet was set for his Jia family.
Helpless, Qin Huairu came to Ye Haoran's house again with food.
Ye Haoran locked some important documents and money into an iron box, and also opened a hidden compartment in the wardrobe for storage.
Just after they finished cleaning up, Qin Huairu came in with food. Seeing Qin Huairu's unhappy face, Ye Haoran asked clearly, "Is there something wrong at home again?"
Qin Huairu just nodded and said nothing.
Ye Haoran had already guessed the reason. It was simply because he said he would let Qin Huairu arrange it, and Jia Dongxu thought he could take advantage.
He stood up with a smile and walked to the kitchen, took out two sets of bowls and chopsticks and said, "You haven't eaten yet. Sit down and eat together."
Thinking about the troubles at home, Qin Huairu really didn't want to go back. At Ye Haoran's insistence, Qin Huairu sat on the chair and started eating with Ye Haoran.
While eating, Ye Haoran said: "I will make a menu for you later. Just prepare the dishes according to the menu, and then remember the price of each item. It doesn't matter if you keep some for yourself, but if you let Jia spend it, I won’t be happy, you hear me!”
Ye Haoran came up with a solution for Qin Huairu. Nowadays, most common people can read the characters that have been in literacy classes for two days. Simple ones are fine, but they can't write anything more complex. In this way, Jia Dongxu will probably have to spend a lot of time to fake accounts. It takes some time, and he may not have the brains yet.
This is not because Ye Haoran looked down upon him. Even if he was as smart as Qin Huairu and his daily calculations were okay, he might have overthought himself in doing the accounting.
"Oh, I see."
Qin Huairu nodded obediently and continued eating.
But as he ate, the taste changed, not the taste of the food, but the atmosphere between the two people.
Although Ye Haoran was eating his meal seriously on the table, Ye Haoran's hands were not idle under the table either. The dishes Qin Huairu had just picked up almost shook on the table.
Before the meal was over, there were only leftovers and unwashed dishes and chopsticks on the table, and the two people had disappeared into the living room.
It is somewhat inaccurate to say that they disappeared. It should be said that the two of them appeared in the bedroom.
It is said that there is only one time and countless times. This sentence is not wrong at all. From the strong resistance at the beginning, to the silence later, to the active cooperation now, the process has been very natural.
By chance, a girl walked past the hall. She stopped for a moment and then left. I don't know if she discovered anything.
But at this time, Ye Haoran and Qin Huairu could not care so much.
...
Two hours later, it was time for every household to go to bed.
In Jia's house, Jia Dongxu anxiously walked around the room. Mrs. Jia on the side rolled her eyes twice, looked down at the two sleeping dolls, and then said: "Dongxu, do you think it will happen?" What's going on? Why don't you go take a look?"
Jia Dongxu was slapped down. He was the most talented person in the family. If he was asked to go out and compete with others, he really didn't have the guts.
Especially since Ye Haoran is still the captain of the security department in the factory and can be considered an official, he would not dare to do so.
Jia Dongxu also thought about what was going on between the two of them, but he just didn't have the courage to catch the adulterer, which made him feel more and more irritable. Now that his old mother had exposed him, Jia Dongxu felt that his face had been thrown away. The ground was trampled repeatedly.
Just when he was about to explode, the door of his house was pushed open, and Qin Huairu walked back home with a normal expression.
"We've been gone for so long, what are you two doing!!!"
Jia Dongxu gritted his teeth and looked at Qin Huairu who came back, and asked angrily.
Qin Huairu ignored Jia Dongxu's anger and said calmly: "Research on what dishes are served at the banquet. I calculated for him how many people were in the yard. Ye Haoran also listed a word for me and asked me to follow it. Go buy the food on the list."
After saying that, he casually placed a single word on the table. Jia Dongxu glanced at it and didn't recognize anything.
Although Qin Huairu explained it, Jia Dongxu still didn't believe it.
"It takes such a long time to research a dish..."
Just when he was about to scold Qin Huairu for being shameless and going to someone else's house so late at night, Qin Huairu said before Jia Dongxu could say anything: "The money is for me, but I'm afraid it won't work if you say you want to keep the money. He still wants it." I record the price of each kilogram of vegetables, and I will settle the accounts at that time.”
"Well...."
Jia Dongxu, who was about to curse just now, felt as if his throat had been strangled in an instant.
"But...."
The unwilling Jia Dongxu didn't want to give up just like that, but he was illiterate and how could he keep accounts?
Qin Huairu looked at Jia Dongxu. The calmness in her eyes was not pretending, but she really treated Jia Dongxu as a stranger.
"Ye Haoran said that he would give me a share of wages. When cooking, I can make an extra portion for our family. The food for one banquet is enough for our family to eat for half a month, which is quite good."
Putting the words and money listed by Ye Haoran back into his pocket, Qin Huairu turned around and washed his face.
When he came back, Jia Dongxu was still thinking about something, but with his brain, it would be strange if he could come up with a solution.
Too lazy to talk to Jia Dongxu, Qin Huairu said casually: "I'm tired, let's go to bed first."
After saying that, he got on the kang and fell asleep with his daughter Xiaodang in his arms.
The reason why I hugged my child to sleep together was to be prepared for Jia Dongxu, and because I was able to fall asleep immediately because I was really tired just now.
Usually, he often listens to the old ladies in the neighborhood chatting about their jobs and talking about whose men are doing well. Naturally, Qin Huairu doesn't want to make do with it, but he has heard some, but none of them can compare with Ye Haoran.
He is like the donkey in the countryside, who tirelessly pulls and grinds. Qin Huairu is the one with weak legs, so she has the most say.
In the past, Qin Huairu never imagined that she would have such a life. She would eat white-flour steamed buns every day, occasionally eat meat, and still have a lot of money in her pocket.
The most important thing is that after living so long, she understands where the source of women's happiness lies.
