"Well... how about you drink some more water..."
"Don't drink anymore. I won't be able to eat for a while after drinking too much. Why don't you say something else."
In the Lou family's living room, Lou Xiao'e and Ye Haoran were sitting across from each other, chatting awkwardly, and kept asking Ye Haoran to drink water. They looked like idiots.
"I...you..."
"Lou Xiao'e, let me ask you something."
Ye Haoran, who really couldn't continue the awkward conversation, had to change the topic. Lou Xiao'e also breathed a sigh of relief and said quickly: "You ask, you ask."
"If, I mean if you were asked to live separately from your parents, would you be willing?"
Ye Haoran asked, picking up Lou Zhenhua's internal cigarette from the coffee table and lighting one, looking directly at Lou Xiao'e.
I don't know where Lou Xiao'e was thinking. Her face turned red after being stared at by Ye Haoran, and she hesitated: "In the future... we will definitely separate. Once we get married..."
'Snapped'
Ye Haoran covered his head and was speechless.
"No, I mean separated for a long time, not seeing each other for more than ten years."
"Ah? Why?"
Lou Xiao'e looked confused, and Ye Haoran said bluntly without euphemism: "Then let me put it another way, you can't see your parents for ten years, and you can't see me for ten years. If it were you, what would you choose?"
Although the two did not have any substantial relationship, they understood each other's thoughts. In other words, Ye Haoran understood Lou Xiao'e's thoughts better.
This dilemma immediately stopped Lou Xiaoe from asking. She opened her mouth and didn't know what to say for a while.
The more speechless she became, the more anxious she became. Lou Xiao'e's eyes became red as she became more anxious.
"Why, can't you not choose? I want to see you every day. Are you really like this? Why do you let me choose!"
Looking at the sad Lou Xiao'e, Ye Haoran suddenly took a breath and made a decision in his heart.
It was selfish of him to keep Lou Xiaoe here. In that case, why bother to embarrass the other party? Just let her go.
After thinking about this, Ye Haoran suddenly relaxed, smiled and said to Lou Xiao'e as if he was joking: "You are really stupid, I am teasing you. If you are such a fool, you will not be fooled if you leave your parents. "
The tone of the conversation changed rapidly, and Lou Xiao'e couldn't keep up with the rhythm at all. When she heard that Ye Haoran was joking, she burst into laughter.
"You are such a bad person. I am so annoying. I will ignore you."
He turned his upper body and turned away from looking at Ye Haoran, but he had no intention of leaving. It seemed that if you don't coax me, I won't be happy to show it to you.
Ye Haoran laughed 'hahaha'. Lou Xiao'e's simple temperament is indeed very popular with men. There is no pressure at all with such a girl, and she can make herself happy. There is nothing wrong with it. It's just the world. Unsatisfactory.
"What are you talking about? You are so happy."
Lou Zhenhua walked over with a smile and saw that Ye Haoran and Lou Xiao'e were chatting well, and his mood improved a lot.
Ye Haoran shook his head: "Nothing, just a joke."
While several people were chatting, the food was ready, and they all moved to the dining table. Ye Haoran and Lou Zhenhua both knew that they had something to talk about later, so they did not drink, but just had a light meal.
There are chicken and fish, which is quite rich, but Ye Haoran thinks that there is a high probability that he will not come again in the future, and eating is much easier.
After the meal, Lou Xiao'e made another pot of tea. Knowing that Ye Haoran and Lou Zhenhua were going to talk, she sent them to the study.
Ye Haoran and Lou Zhenhua then came to the study to wash themselves and drink tea. They were relatively silent for a long time, but Ye Haoran spoke first.
"Uncle Lou, I know why you came to me. I can only say that it is not easy to protect the Lou family, unless you go to a place where you can't control it. I believe you also understand."
Lou Zhenhua nodded: "I understand. I have already chosen the place and sent someone to make arrangements in advance. I just feel a little worried."
As a result, the old man and the young man started smoking the cigarettes that Lou Zhenhua handed over to them in the study. The smoky air did not make them feel any discomfort.
Ye Haoran blew out a smoke ring and said calmly: "Uncle Lou, let Lou Xiao'e go with you. It's quite pitiful to be a child who has not been able to see his parents for more than ten years."
"Huh?...Weren't you two just fine?"
Lou Zhenhua was stunned, and for a moment he didn't understand the meaning of Ye Haoran's words.
Ye Haoran explained: "Uncle Lou, don't worry, what I said is not against my will. We will meet each other if we are destined. You cannot break up a complete family because of my personal reasons. Besides, Lou Xiao'e is the life of you and your aunt."
Hearing this, Lou Zhenhua felt heavy.
He originally wanted to keep Lou Xiao'e, and there would be no problem at all with Ye Haoran's care. After all, he would need to get familiar with the environment again when he moved to another place, and his safety could not be guaranteed. But after listening to Ye Haoran's words, he looked for There was no rebuttal.
After all, Ye Haoran and Lou Xiao'e did not really have an established relationship.
"Uncle Lou, it is not easy to transfer assets. I believe you have already started the operation."
Lou Zhenhua nodded heavily: "Well, it's very difficult."
Ye Haoran had expected this for a long time. How could it be so easy to leave the country?
"I can help. You can take as much as you can. I will help you seal part of the rest in the name of national security. The remaining small part must be handed over. When you leave, you have to give an explanation to the superiors. .”
"I understand everything you said, but the moth..."
Ye Haoran tried his best to change the topic, but Lou Zhenhua's focus was still on Lou Xiao'e.
As soon as the words came out, Ye Haoran remained silent.
Emotional matters are very impulsive. No one can calm down when faced with emotional problems. If Ye Haoran keeps Lou Xiao'e by force, he will probably regret it in the future. Lou Xiao'e will even blame Ye Haoran for this. This is a bit strange. The gain outweighs the loss.
Lou Zhenhua was waiting for Ye Haoran's answer. Ye Haoran did not give Lou Zhenhua any answer, but stood up and said: "That's it. I will arrange for someone to come and help you in two days. When you are ready, send me a message. I'll take action immediately. The sooner, the less risk there will be. I still have things to do at home, so I'll leave first."
Under Lou Zhenhua's silent gaze, Ye Haoran chose to leave directly, without notifying Lou Xiao'e when leaving.
Lou Xiao'e, who was bored in the house, walked out of the bedroom and prepared to go to the study to eavesdrop on the conversation between the two.
Just as he was about to slip through the door, the study door was opened by Lou Zhenhua.
Lou Xiao'e smiled, and poked her head to look inside. Lou Zhenhua said, "Don't look, everyone is gone."
"Huh? Why didn't you say hello when you left?"
"Maybe there's something urgent at home."
Lou Zhenhua prevaricated, and Lou Xiao'e thought it was true and said "oh" and turned around to go back to the bedroom to rest.
Lou Xiao'e turned around and was about to leave when Lou Zhenhua suddenly asked: "Mozhi, if your parents are going to travel far away, they may not be able to come back for more than ten years. Would you rather go with your parents or stay with Ye Haoran?"
"Dad, why do you ask such a question? I won't choose anyone. I want to see each of you every day."
Lou Zhenhua opened his mouth, but finally held back what he wanted to say, shook his head and shouted, "You idiot."
When Ye Haoran left, he was just a little depressed, not heavy-hearted. Although Lou Xiao'e was good, it didn't make him give up everything.
...
After that, life returned to peace. Qin Huairu's delivery date was getting closer and closer. Yu Haitang occasionally came back to Ye Haoran's place to stay for one night. In his spare time, Ye Haoran would have a date with Ran Qiuye to enjoy the quiet time.
Ye Haoran, who had just returned from get off work that day, bought some peanuts and melon seeds when he passed by the supply and marketing cooperative. He was going to chew them when he was bored and lonely. He strolled back to the courtyard and suddenly felt that the atmosphere was not right.
Then he sat down on the stone pier and grabbed a handful of melon seeds and scattered them on the stone platform. Qin Huairu picked them up and started eating them.
Ye Haoran glanced at Qin Huairu's bulging belly and asked casually: "What's wrong?"
"What else can I do? You came back late and didn't catch up."
Everything is fine. Ye Haoran occasionally stays in the factory for a while. When Qin Huairu said this, Ye Haoran suddenly smiled and said, "What kind of hospital-wide meeting is going on again?"
Since the Qing Dynasty, there has never been an official like Ye Haoran in the courtyard, and no one dared to do anything to Ye Haoran. Even the three uncles hid when they saw Ye Haoran, so every time there was a general meeting of the courtyard , all opened while Ye Haoran was away.
Ye Haoran originally didn't want to get involved, but it saves him the trouble.
Qin Huairu nodded and said with a smile: "It's not a big deal. It's just that Silly Zhu smashed the window of Xu Damao's house. Xu Damao asked Silly Zhu to pay for it, but Silly Zhu didn't pay. The deaf old lady and the uncle in the backyard also turned to Silly Zhu. Xu Damao suffered the loss. If you do it, you will have to call the police and report it to the factory."
Xu Damao's character is not good, and he usually doesn't get along well with his neighbors. He suffers whenever something goes wrong.
Ye Haoran grabbed another handful of peanuts and melon seeds and put them down. Qin Huairu was not polite and put them in his pocket to take home. Without any idle words, he continued: "Si Zhu relies on his status as a third-generation farmer to not be afraid of the factory." He was expelled from the company and refused to give him any money. Later, the boss paid Xu Damao two yuan."
"Two yuan is not enough for a large window of glass."
"Who says it's not the case, but Xu Damao admitted it anyway. Didn't you come back just after the meeting?"
The two were chatting. An angry Silly Zhu came back from the toilet. He happened to see the two chatting, and immediately came over with a smile and said: "Sister Qin, when you say this, it makes me show off my power. It's not like that." He, Xu Damao, is not right, why should he say bad things about me in the factory, and even join forces with the canteen director to deal with me, why should he?"
Without washing his hands, he was about to grab the melon seeds on the stone table. Ye Haoran glanced at Si Zhu indifferently. Si Zhu immediately retracted his claws angrily and said with an awkward smile: "It turns out that my family is a third-generation farmhand. He wants to fire me. I don’t have the ability.”
Qin Huairu rolled her eyes and was too lazy to answer Si Zhu's words.
But Ye Haoran laughed: "You can only say this in the courtyard. You are a third-generation farmhand. Can you withstand the investigation? If you don't see me like you, don't be arrogant."
Ye Haoran had already gotten to know all the neighbors in the courtyard. Although Si Zhu's father ran away, he was still a serious successor of Tan's cuisine. Who would believe it when a cook who cooks government dishes says that he is a farmhand?
Silly Zhu himself also sold steamed buns. As long as he was an individual, he was not considered a farmhand who had earned eight degrees of experience.
He usually just talks about it, but he still dares to yell in front of Ye Haoran. Maybe Shazhu said too much and even believed it himself.
After being nodded by Ye Haoran, Silly Zhu was stunned for a moment, then slapped his thigh: "Oh, the food is still hot at home, I have to go and take a look, you guys chat first."
After saying that, leave.
"Virtue."
Qin Huairu took a mouthful of melon seed skin, supported the stone table and stood up slowly, preparing to go home.
As soon as he got up, he turned around and said, "I can't cook lately. It's hard to move. You can find a place to eat by yourself."
The effects of pregnancy are not obvious on Qin Huairu. There is no bad temper or edema, but it is a little inconvenient to move.
Ye Haoran said with concern: "You should pay attention to yourself. Don't go to the kitchen from now on. Let Mrs. Jia Zhang move more. She is more delicate than a pregnant woman like you when she is not moving."
Old Mrs. Jia is really able to stay here. She spends all day hanging out on the kang at home to put the soles of her shoes. Apart from occasionally coming out to bask in the sun, she can only move around when she goes to the toilet. Living is a complete waste of air and food.
Qin Huairu smiled and shook her head: "I can't do anything to her, otherwise you can arrest her."
"Don't fall into my hands, or you can see if I can catch her."
"Okay, okay, you're good, okay. I won't tell you anymore. I have to go back and lie down for a while."
Watching Qin Huairu leave safely, Ye Haoran picked up a broom and cleaned up the melon seed peels on the ground, and then returned home. As for what to do for dinner, Ye Haoran had no other choice but to heat up the leftovers.
As soon as he pushed open the sliding door of the dish rack, Ye Haoran noticed a little head peeking in from the door and looking around.
"Xiao Dang, what are you looking at at the door?"
"Uncle Ye, I'm going to buy vinegar. My mother asked me to come over and see if there is anything I want to take with me."
Qin Huairu probably knew that she didn't want to cook, so she specially arranged for Xiaodang to come over and run errands for him. She smiled and took out two yuan and handed it to Xiaodang: "Go to the alley and buy some steamed buns for Uncle Ye and come back."
"Okay, I ran very fast. Uncle Ye, just wait, I'll be back soon."
The little guy is very clever and knows that running errands for Ye Haoran will not be in vain, so he is very positive every time.
It happened that there was no food at home, so Xiaodang asked Xiaodang to buy some steamed buns to have another meal.
Put the vegetables into the stuffy jar, put it on the stove and pour some water, wait until it is hot, then take off your clothes and change into a comfortable underpants and vest, take the basin and fill it with water to wash up.
After cleaning up, just as the dishes were heating up, Xiaodang came back.
"Uncle Ye, I bought it back. This is the remaining money."
Ye Haoran smiled and rubbed Xiaodang's head, left a few cents for her, and took the rest back. It's not that Ye Haoran is stingy, it's fine for a child to leave some pocket money, but taking too much money is not good.
Xiaodang happily ran home with a few cents and half a bottle of vinegar. Qin Huairu was resting on the kang, leaning on the quilt.
Seeing that Xiaodang couldn't close his mouth when he smiled, he asked with a gentle expression: "What, your Uncle Ye gave you money again?"
"Well, Uncle Ye gave me two cents to buy candies tomorrow."
"When buying candy, remember to share it with me, brother, do you hear me?"
"Mom, I know."
Seeing Xiaodang's well-behaved appearance, Qin Huairu suddenly thought about what this child would be like after landing.
Jia Gong on the side curled his lips, not appreciating it at all: "Hey, who cares?"
Ye Haoran has never given pocket money to Jia Geng, so it would be strange if he didn't give it. But every time Xiaodang bought snacks, he would always give them to him, and even if Xiaodang didn't give them to him, he would insist on them.
"Hmph, I'm going to find Uncle Silly. Uncle Silly also has delicious food at home."
Jia Gan jumped from the kang to the ground and ran away. Qin Huairu disappeared before she could shout.
"This kid is not obedient at all."
Qin Huairu just complained, and Jia Zhang on the side said: "You don't care what he does, he's not a bad learner, just play if you want to. I think Silly Zhu likes Banggeng, no better than the one named Ye." ah."
Qin Huairu wanted to argue, but she was tired and too lazy to say anything. She moved her body to make herself more comfortable, and fell asleep after a while.
On the other side, Jia Geng had just entered Sha Zhu's house. Sha Zhu was drinking some wine with peanuts. When he saw Bang Ge, he happily asked: "What are you doing, you want to steal my peanuts again, right? Come here." , let me ask you two questions before eating."
"Uncle Silly, just ask."
Banggeng said as he reached for the peanuts on the plate.
"What are you doing, mother? Have you ever mentioned me at home?"
"My mother is sleeping and has never mentioned you. Why did she mention you?"
"Hey, you kid...."
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ps: I won’t do it today. I’ll try to stretch my brain. I feel stiff...
