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

"Xiao Zhang, sit with your uncle for a while. The meal will be ready soon."

After Ran's mother brought Zhang Zhiqiang in, she happily took Ran Qiuye back to the kitchen to cook, leaving Zhang Zhiqiang and Ran's father alone sitting on the chairs in awkward silence.

"Hello, uncle."

Zhang Zhiqiang greeted politely.

When Mr. Ran entered the room, he took a look at what Zhang Zhiqiang had brought him, and then he kept a cold face and pretended to read a book.

But he himself did not realize that he was holding the copy of Dream of the Red Chamber upside down.

When I heard Zhang Zhiqiang greeting me, I naturally put the book down.

"Well, Xiao Zhang, right? How did you and Qiu Ye know each other?"

Father Ran asked, wondering in his heart what his father-in-law had asked him back then?

"It was in the library, uncle. Qiuye was so engrossed in reading that he bumped into me accidentally. After seeing each other a few times, we became familiar with each other."

Zhang Zhiqiang put his legs together, straightened his back, put his hands on his knees, and looked honest.

"Well, I heard from Qiuye that you are a level 5 fitter."

Father Ran asked again. He wanted to confirm whether Qiu Ye was lying to him. If he was a level five fitter, he could barely be considered a talent.

"No."

Zhang Zhiqiang shook his head and replied.

Father Ran's face immediately fell. His daughter had never lied to him in her life. A nameless anger surged in his heart.

"I've become a level 6 fitter this month, but I haven't had the chance to tell Qiu Ye yet."

The anger in Ran's father's heart disappeared in an instant, just like being poured with a basin of cold water, his heart was chilled and his heart was high. Ham wanted to eat the king among kings.

The king of kings, one section of sausage is better than six sections, and for jelly, I want Xizhilang.

"Oh, ahem, level six, not bad, not bad."

Father Ran coughed twice, and the two of them fell into endless embarrassment again.

Father Ran kept thinking about what his father-in-law asked him in person?

Zhang Zhiqiang wondered what his father-in-law would ask him next.

Suddenly, an idea came to Ran's father, as if he didn't understand the family situation yet.

"Xiao Zhang, how many brothers and sisters do you have?"

"I am the only uncle in my family. I have no brothers or sisters."

"Oh, you're the only one. Qiuye is the only one in my family. What do your parents do?"

"My father was a soldier and died on the battlefield. My mother was a female worker in a steel mill and later died of illness."

Zhang Zhiqiang answered honestly, feeling a little sad.

"Sorry, I don't know."

Father Ran looked at Zhang Zhiqiang apologetically. He really didn't know about the situation, otherwise he would not have asked this question.

Zhang Zhiqiang has been very polite since he came into the family. Even if Ran's father didn't want to admit it, he had to admit that it is rare to find such an outstanding son-in-law nowadays.

Thanks to his own efforts, he reached the sixth-level fitter level at such a young age, which reminded Ran's father of the time when he studied hard abroad. That was also because of the support of his family.

"It doesn't matter. I'm used to it after so many years."

Mr. Ran will definitely know about this sooner or later, and there is nothing to hide.

"I heard from Qiuye that you also like reading?"

Father Ran changed the subject.

"Yes, I've been reading some engineering books recently, thinking about becoming an engineer in the future."

Zhang Zhiqiang told Ran's father about his plan and also wanted him to know his goal so that he would feel at ease to let Ran Qiuye marry him.

"Good boy, you are ambitious. Have you encountered any difficulties?"

Father Ran greatly appreciated Zhang Zhiqiang's words. He said that young people should have goals and the spirit of daring to fight and strive hard.

"There are no problems at the moment. Everything is explained in detail in the book."

Zhang Zhiqiang now has a solid foundation, and he has practical opportunities in his daily work, so he has not encountered any difficulties.

"Well, if you have any difficulties, you can tell me. I have some friendship with Engineer Cheng in your factory."

What Ran's father said was equivalent to recognizing his son-in-law and wanting to help him as much as possible.

Engineer Zhang Zhiqiang knew that the only eighth-level engineer in the steel rolling mill was named Cheng Hongjun, who was also a legendary figure. He was a blacksmith at first, but became an engineer through his own efforts. Even the factory director had to be cautious when speaking to him.

"Thank you, uncle. I'll let you know if you need anything."

Zhang Zhiqiang nodded gratefully.

"Well, have some tea."

At present, the two get along quite harmoniously.

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"Xiao Zhang, Lao Ran, come over for dinner."

Ran's mother came over to greet the two of them. Zhang Zhiqiang saw that Ran Qiuye's face was red, and he didn't know what Ran's mother said to her in the kitchen.

After washing his hands, Zhang Zhiqiang came to the table. The Ran family had prepared for this meeting for a long time. They had all kinds of chicken, duck, fish and meat, laying out a large table. A small bowl of large white steamed buns looked very pleasing to the eye.

The fruits I brought with me were washed and placed in a plate in the center, along with a plate of melon seeds and toffee, and a bottle of Moutai I bought.

"Xiao Zhang, coming here is like being at home, don't be polite."

Ran's mother was very happy about Zhang Zhiqiang's arrival and quickly asked Zhang Zhiqiang to sit down.

"Okay, thank you, Auntie."

Zhang Zhiqiang was very well-behaved. He waited until Ran's father sat down before sitting down opposite him. Ran's father and mother sat in one row, and Zhang Zhiqiang and Ran Qiuye sat together. The whole family was very harmonious.

Ran's father took out a box of cigarettes from his pocket, and the sharp-eyed Zhang Zhiqiang immediately recognized that they were the Peony brand cigarettes he brought with him.

Father Ran lit one for himself and then took out another one.

"Xiao Zhang, have one."

"Okay, have one."

Zhang Zhiqiang took the cigarette and was about to take out a match.

"Oh, I can smoke."

"Ah? This thing, I don't smoke it all the time, but occasionally anyway."

Zhang Zhiqiang was so scared by Ran's father's words that he almost dropped his cigarette and became nervous in an instant.

"Come on."

"No no no."

Zhang Zhiqiang waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "Who would dare to hit you when you are like this?"

"So what should we drink today?"

Father Ran asked.

"Okay, drink some~"

Zhang Zhiqiang touched his nose and replied that it was a good time to drink some wine to calm his nerves.

"You can drink alcohol, too?"

Father Ran spoke again, and Zhang Zhiqiang almost cried. So should I do it or should I not?

"Old Ran, what are you doing? Qiu Ye, go find three cups. We are happy today. Let's drink together."

Ran's mother hit Ran's father's arm and gave instructions to Ran Qiuye.

Ran Qiuye hurriedly ran to find three cups and poured wine for her father and mother. When it was Zhang Zhiqiang's turn, she only poured half a cup for him. She sat down next to Zhang Zhiqiang with a slightly blushing face.

She is still a little dreamy. From the time she started dating to being caught by her parents, and now meeting them, it all seemed like a matter of seconds, leaving her completely unprepared.

"Qiuye, what are you doing? Every man drinks. Hurry up and fill Xiao Zhang's glass."

Ran's mother was a little dissatisfied. She was already protecting her boyfriend before they even got married, and she was worried that her boyfriend had drunk too much.

I've raised you for twenty years and I've never seen you give less to your parents.

"It's okay, I can drink just fine."

Zhang Zhiqiang said softly.

Ran Qiuye hummed and filled Zhang Zhiqiang's glass.