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

"Master's wife, it's almost Chinese New Year, so I came to see you."

Zhang Zhiqiang walked in with a smile.

"Why are you here with so many things? Why don't you eat later and leave?"

The master's wife took the things from Zhang Zhiqiang's hand, put them away, and said in a reproachful manner.

"No, Master's wife. I have to go to an aunt's house later. We can eat next time I come."

Zhang Zhiqiang declined the invitation from his master's wife. The meals she cooked were just home-cooked meals. Although Cheng Gong's monthly salary was not low, he was not extravagant. Perhaps Zhang Zhiqiang could still eat well when he came.

"Is my master home?"

Seeing that the master didn't come out, Zhang Zhiqiang asked.

"He's sleeping. Qiangzi, wait a moment. I'll go call him for you now."

The Master's wife walked inside.

"Goodbye, Master's Wife. Let my Master get some sleep. I will be leaving soon."

Zhang Zhiqiang got up quickly. As an apprentice, he would definitely wait for his master to wake up. He still knew the story of Cheng Men Li Xue.

"It's okay. Why is he still sleeping when you're here? I'll go call him now."

The Master’s wife insisted.

Zhang Zhiqiang was helpless and hoped that his master was not in a bad mood after waking up, otherwise he would hate himself to death.

……

"Hmm? Qiangzi is here."

Cheng Hongjun walked out with sleepy eyes. It was obvious that he was awake but his mind was not.

"Yes, Master, please sit down."

Zhang Zhiqiang quickly stood up and invited the master to sit down, just like he was at home.

After the master sat down, Zhang Zhiqiang picked up the teapot on the table and poured a cup of tea for Cheng Hongjun.

"Why are you here so early? I thought you would come after the New Year."

Cheng Hongjun took a sip of water and asked with a smile.

"Master, I was thinking that many people would come to visit you after the Chinese New Year, and I was afraid that you would be too busy, so I came to see you early."

Zhang Zhiqiang responded.

The time to visit relatives is after the New Year. For an engineer like Mr. Cheng, there must be many relatives visiting during the New Year every year, and there may not be time to receive him by then.

"Haha, there aren't that many people. I'm just a worker. Why are you coming to see me?"

"But Qiangzi, you are right. My son will probably be back tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."

Cheng Hongjun was particularly happy when talking about his son. Cheng Hongjun's son Cheng Xiaoyong was in the surveying team. He could not be contacted all year round and they could only reunite during the Chinese New Year every year.

Zhang Zhiqiang was speechless. Although Cheng Hongjun was a blacksmith before, he had been an engineer for so long. He should be a cadre. Why did he still consider himself a worker?

"Really? Then it seems I have to come again. I haven't met Brother Xiaoyong yet."

Zhang Zhiqiang responded with a smile, saying that those in the survey team are all technicians, and it will definitely not hurt to have more contact with them.

"Come on, you young people should communicate more. Don't bring anything with you next time. Your life is not easy either."

Ran's mother interrupted.

Zhang Zhiqiang is a very honest child. He brings something every time he comes, and they are all good things. How can this be acceptable? Is his family unable to live?

"It's okay. We're all family. It's not right to take something."

Zhang Zhiqiang didn't care. After all, the things were given by the system and he didn't spend any money, so he didn't feel bad about giving them away.

"Qiangzi, are you buying things again? No need to buy, just take them back when you leave later, but I do have something I want to ask you."

Cheng Hongjun was very pleased every time his apprentice came to his home to get things, knowing that his apprentice respected him, but he also felt sorry for his apprentice. Life was hard now, so how could he not send so many things to him every day? He did not need any of them.

"What's the matter, Master?"

Zhang Zhiqiang was curious, is there anything he can do to help?

"It's like this. My son has been away from home all this time. He's still not married at this age, and he doesn't have a partner. Your wife is worried when she hears this."

Cheng Hongjun said awkwardly that in fact, it was not just the master's wife who was worried. He, as a father, was even more worried. He was the only child in their family and he wanted to have a grandson as soon as possible.

"Yes, Qiangzi, if there is anyone suitable, please introduce Xiaoyong to someone. He is already in his twenties, how can he not have a family?"

The master's wife also said that she was indeed worried about her son. If she had a child now while she was still young, she could have him help take care of the child. If she was older, she would not be able to enjoy the happiness of having grandchildren.

"Okay, I'll help pay attention."

Zhang Zhiqiang responded somewhat embarrassedly, saying that he had never thought that such a thing would happen to him one day.

Helping people find a date? Zhang Zhiqiang said he had no experience in this, but there was nothing he could do since his master and his wife had said so, so he just agreed first.

"well."

The master's wife was very happy. She knew that Zhang Zhiqiang was a capable man. She had also met his wife once. Not only was she pretty, but she was also well-educated and well-mannered. She was obviously a good girl.

The master's wife didn't want to find someone like Ran Qiuye, as long as someone was similar would be fine.

Then, the master asked about Zhang Zhiqiang's study situation. Zhang Zhiqiang responded with a tingling scalp, just like when he was a child and was asked by the teacher to recite in class.

Fortunately, Zhang Zhiqiang has been studying all the time and he has read many of the books given by Cheng Hongjun. Overall, Cheng Hongjun is satisfied.

After a while, Zhang Zhiqiang was ready to say goodbye. It was getting late and he could go back after visiting one more restaurant.

"How about eating first and then leaving?"

The master's wife still wanted Zhang Zhiqiang to stay for dinner.

"That's right. How can I leave on an empty stomach? Let's have a couple of drinks with the master before we leave."

Cheng Hongjun also said that since the disciple had finally come, he must leave with a full stomach.

"No, Master. I really have something to do. Let's drink together next time."

Zhang Zhiqiang still refused and decided to stay at Aunt Zhou's place for a while.

"Okay then, next time you come to Master's house for a drink, drive slowly."

Cheng Hongjun did not insist. Zhang Zhiqiang had always respected him as his master. If it hadn't been for something really urgent, he would have agreed to it.

"Okay, by the way, Master, there is a couplet among the things I brought. It was written by my father-in-law. He asked me to bring it to you and put it on the door for good luck."

Zhang Zhiqiang reminded.

The things he brought had never been opened. As for gifts, people are used to waiting until the gift giver leaves before opening the box to see what’s inside.

"Hmm? Your father-in-law really put a lot of thought into writing this."

Cheng Hongjun was stunned for a moment. He had never met Zhang Zhiqiang's father-in-law and mother-in-law. He had only met Ran Qiuye, and Ran Qiuye was pregnant at that time.

As a master, Cheng Hongjun must be very happy that he has a grand-disciple. From that time on, Cheng Hongjun started to think about his son's marriage, but he couldn't find a suitable one after searching for a long time.

If they go find a matchmaker, the two of them will have to meet each other eventually. The embarrassing thing is that his son is not at home. This time when he comes back, Cheng Hongjun plans to let his son meet a few girls. Maybe he can meet someone he likes.

"Then Master, I will leave first. The weather is quite cold. You guys go back."

Zhang Zhiqiang waved his hand and prepared to go out.

"Okay, I won't see you off. When you have time, bring your father-in-law and mother-in-law with you and we can have a meal together."

Cheng Hongjun invited him, saying that he was Zhang Zhiqiang's master and they were all family, so they should get to know each other.

"Okay, I'll arrange it after the New Year."

Zhang Zhiqiang agreed, said goodbye and walked towards Aunt Zhou's house.