Siheyuan: Forced to exchange rooms with Qin Huairu at the beginning

The next day at noon, Zhang Zhiqiang finished his meal in the cafeteria early and then went to the supply and marketing cooperative to find Ran Qiuye.

He told Ran Qiuye yesterday that he was going to Li Lixin's house for dinner today, and the two discussed buying some gifts before going.

At the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative, Zhang Zhiqiang saw Ran Qiuye with a bicycle next to her. Zhang Zhiqiang's face suddenly turned dark.

Yesterday, Ran Qiuye told me that he would definitely not ride a bicycle. What if he fell?

Ran Qiuye also saw Zhang Zhiqiang and was raising his arm to greet him.

"Wife, didn't we agree not to ride a bike?"

Zhang Zhiqiang said with a hint of blame in his tone.

“Then I don’t want to walk.”

Ran Qiuye pulled Zhang Zhiqiang's arm and acted coquettishly.

"Didn't I say last night that I would pick you up at noon?"

"I just want to ride my bike, leave me alone!"

Ran Qiuye raised his head and snorted, looking arrogant.

Zhang Zhiqiang said that this only happened on the street. If it happened at home, he would definitely enforce the family rules and let Ran Qiuye see how powerful he is.

After entering, the two found that there was nothing good to buy, so they bought a bottle of wine and weighed a few pounds of sugar. This would be considered a generous gift for ordinary people. In this era, bringing a few white flour buns when visiting relatives could be considered a gift.

During the Chinese New Year, everyone visits relatives and just takes a few steamed buns. The eldest takes it to the second child's house, the second child takes it to the third child's house, and the third child finally takes it back to the eldest child's house. This is equivalent to giving gifts all around.

Afterwards, Zhang Zhiqiang bought some peach cakes and other snacks for Ran Qiuye, and let her go back. He repeatedly told her to wait for him at home and he would pick her up after get off work. Ran Qiuye reluctantly agreed.

After Zhang Zhiqiang watched Ran Qiuye ride away on his bike, he turned around and rode back to the steel mill.

After Ran Qiuye returned to the courtyard, he met an old lady again in the central courtyard. It was indeed a bit too coincidental, as if the old lady was waiting for Ran Qiuye specifically.

"What a coincidence Qiuye, where have you been?"

An old lady walked up with a smile on her face and wanted to help Ran Qiuye push the bicycle.

"Auntie, I went to the supply and marketing cooperative at noon and bought some things. I'm going to my husband's apprentice's house for dinner this afternoon."

Ran Qiuye listened to Zhang Zhiqiang's words and thought that it was nothing serious since it was just talk.

"Haha, I see. Qiuye, you're pregnant. Let me help you push the cart."

The auntie said this and prepared to get started.

"No need, Auntie. You are really too polite."

"It's okay, it's all small matters, I'll do it."

The old lady insisted on taking the bicycle from Ran Qiuye, showing her helpful side.

"Thank you then."

Ran Qiuye was somewhat helpless and could only speak politely.

"Why are you being so polite? Our two families should visit each other more often in the future. How many things did you buy? Are they all for Zhang Zhiqiang's apprentice?"

The aunt thought that Zhang Zhiqiang had no elderly people to help him at home, so why would he need to take so many things to other people's homes.

"No, I'm just going to take the wine and the candy, and the rest are for me to eat."

Ran Qiuye responded that Lou Xiaoe had gone home again these two days and no one talked to her, so she just treated it as a casual chat.

"Oh, why do you need to take so many things? Sugar and other things are in short supply. I would just take some noodles. Even if we have money at home, we can't afford to spend so much."

An auntie couldn't help but say that although Yi Zhonghai earned a lot of money every month, on the one hand they had to maintain a similar status and their food could not be too different from that of the people in the courtyard, so as to avoid making them jealous.

On the other hand, they have no children, and they want to save more money for their retirement so that they won’t be miserable when they are old and have no money.

Having never spent money as lavishly as Ran Qiuye, the aunt naturally felt distressed and couldn't help but say something.

Ran Qiuye felt a little uncomfortable after hearing this. The master-apprentice relationship in this era was basically like adopting a son. Ran Qiuye had also seen Li Lixin, who often came to help when making furniture.

Not only is she hardworking, but she is also very sweet-mouthed. She calls me "master's wife" all the time, which makes me feel a little shy. I should have brought more things when I went to someone's house for the first time.

She and Zhang Zhiqiang only earn more than 100 yuan a month, which they can't spend all, so what's wrong with buying more things? Ran Qiuye said that her parents haven't said anything yet, so what kind of status do you have as an aunt?

Ran Qiuye knew about it. Li Lixin's father was the captain of the security department of the steel rolling mill and earned a lot of money every month. His second uncle was his husband's immediate superior. It was not that he couldn't afford to reciprocate the gift for buying such a small amount of things. It was completely unnecessary for the aunt to do this.

"It's none of your business whatsoever, Auntie?"

Ran Qiuye retorted that although she was a teacher, what she hated most was people who liked to teach others, especially those who had nothing to do with her family, but acted as if they knew everything.

"Forehead."

The aunt was indeed embarrassed. Ran Qiuye had always behaved gentle, well-behaved and sensible, but she didn't expect that he had such a side to her. At one point, the aunt even felt that Ran Qiuye was possessed by evil spirits.

"Qiuye, I don't have any bad intentions. I'm just worried that you are young and ignorant, so I'm giving you some advice."

The old lady explained it, but it would have been better if she hadn't explained it. They are all strangers, so what advice can you give?

"Okay, thank you."

Ran Qiuye said indifferently. Fortunately, they arrived at the door of their home. Ran Qiuye took out the key and opened the door.

"Auntie, please give me the car. I can just push it in."

As he spoke, Ran Qiuye prepared to pick up the bicycle.

"It's okay Qiuye, I'm not tired, I can push you in."

The aunt said with a smile, and had no intention of giving the bicycle to Ran Qiuye.

The aunt thought that since they were already at the door, she would have to pour her a glass of water after she went in. While drinking the water, Ran Qiuye would have to chat with her, and then the two of them would talk about the suffering they had endured over the years, and this would bring them closer.

An old lady said that only women can empathize with other women. After hearing what she, a person who has experienced it, said, wouldn't Ran Qiuye feel very miserable?

Ran Qiuye felt that the old lady had no sense of boundaries. Her meaning was so clear. She just didn't want you to go in. Why did she have to make it so clear?

"Next time, Auntie. The house is too messy and we haven't cleaned it up yet. I'm sorry to let you in."

Ran Qiuye found a random excuse and took the bicycle.

"If you ask me, young people like you just don't like doing housework. An old lady has nothing to do anyway, so it's okay for her to go in and help you with the housework."

The kind-hearted aunt rolled up her sleeves and prepared to get to work.

"Really, there's no need, Auntie. I can clean it myself. I won't bother you."

After saying that, Ran Qiuye ignored the old lady and walked in pushing his bicycle.

"How rude."

The aunt muttered to herself, wondering if she was too anxious and caused Ran Qiuye's disgust?

He turned around and walked towards home, thinking about what excuse he could use to get in touch with Ran Qiuye next time.