Chapter 171 Inquiring about the news (two in one chapter)
On the way to the Xiaohe production team from the county town, an ox cart was driving slowly, and the man driving the cart was named Cao Lin.
Cao Lin was wrapped in a military coat and a dog-skin hat on his head. The biting north wind blew straight into his neck.
"Look at how many people have rushed to pay New Year greetings in the snow along the way? It's so cold that you have to go back today to pay New Year greetings. If you catch a cold from the cold, I think you will regret it."
“If you don’t go back to your parents’ home to pay New Year greetings on the second day of the Lunar New Year, you can afford to embarrass this person, but I can’t afford to embarrass you!”
At this time, the woman sitting in the back of the bullock cart who was also wrapped like a rice dumpling was Lin Haiyan from Xiaohe Production Team.
The two met through a blind date. Lin Haiyan and Aunt Niu were both very satisfied with Cao Lin’s appearance. They were also satisfied with the convenient transportation in the village where he lived. It was only two or three miles away from the countryside. It can be said that it was very difficult to go out. convenient.
Chinese New Year means that at the end of last year, the two got engaged, and when Lin Haiyan visited Cao's house, the two slept together.
After that, the two postponed their wedding several times, and finally, on the 22nd of the year, they simply held a few tables.
The two lived together, and Lin Haiyan discovered that Cao Lin also had shortcomings. He was relatively lazy and wanted to rely on others to do everything. He was also talkative and talkative.
As for other shortcomings, she is waiting to discover them slowly.
No, this was the first time he went back to his parents' home to pay New Year's greetings after getting married. Because it snowed a little, he was afraid of the cold and the difficulty of traveling on the road, so he insisted on waiting two days before coming back to pay New Year's greetings.
But her husband's family didn't try to persuade him. Instead, they thought he was right and turned around to persuade her, saying that there was snow on the road and it was not safe to come back.
If Lin Haiyan hadn't persisted to the end, maybe her husband's family wouldn't have hitched the bullock cart to let her back today.
Cao Lin sneered: "You mean you will be embarrassed if you can't go back to your parents' home for special reasons? What you said is ridiculous. Do you have to rush even if it's hail and knife? Going back to your parents' home to pay New Year's greetings makes it rain or shine. , Taishanggang is online.”
Lin Haiyan stared: "What do you mean, is it wrong for me to go back to my parents' house to pay New Year's greetings?"
Seeing that his wife was about to lose her temper, Cao Lin quickly explained: "Hey, I didn't say that. It's not that I couldn't say it, I meant There is snow on the road. For safety reasons, we can wait until the snow melts before going out."
Lin Haiyan snorted. She had to come back today because she actually had another purpose, which was to see Lin Shu.
Since Lin Shu got married and went to the city, they had not seen each other for a long time.
Later I heard from Dongfa that Lin Shu followed Gu Jiu to the provincial capital. If she missed this meeting in the first month of the year, it would be unknown how long it would take for the two of them to meet again.
It's just that today is destined to disappoint her.
"What? Mom, are you saying that the people from the Lin family's eldest house went to the city to celebrate the New Year and didn't come back?"
Back at my parents' house, I just finished setting off the firecrackers and sat down to chat. Lin Haiyan asked about Lin Shu and learned from her mother, Aunt Niu, that the Lin family's big house had not been back since the Chinese New Year.
At this moment, Lin Haiyan collapsed and was filled with disappointment.
How could this happen?
Don’t rural people come back to worship their ancestors during the Chinese New Year?
Aunt Niu waited for her daughter to finish the hot tea, then gave her a refill, and also helped her son-in-law refill a cup.
“I heard that your Uncle Lin and Aunt Lin went to the city to help Lin Shu look after the store, and Dongfa went to the city to help her manage a business that was bigger than the county canteen. Even He Caiyun and Lu Yinhua Went to the city to help.
< br>I see, his big house is now developed, and the whole family has basically moved into the city. It’s not like we still work hard to plow the fields after winter.”
Bring the whole family into the city. , thanks to finding a good son-in-law.
Aunt Niu was lying when she said she wasn't envious, but she didn't dare say it in front of her son-in-law, for fear that he would lose face and take it out on her daughter.
"Xiaoyu and Xiaoshuang will go to school at the beginning of the new year. Their second sister-in-law should come back, right?"
Lin Haiyan was thinking about how to contact Lin Shu. If Lu Yinhua comes back, she can Go and inquire about Lin Shu.
"Who knows about this? I originally thought of sending an invitation to Lin Shu when you get married, so as to establish a good relationship with her. In case she recruits people in her store in the future, it will also allow you two to go to the city.
What a pity”
Aunt Niu shook her head regretfully. The girl went to the provincial capital with her man.
"It's not that easy to get into the city. This Lin Shu you are talking about, she brought the Lin family to the city because they are a family. You asked her to take us to the city, but she is not There is no need to work so hard to help us when we are full.”
Cao Lin felt that his wife and mother-in-law were a little whimsical. How could an outsider be willing to help with how many people wanted to go to the city.
Besides, it’s not a good thing.
You don’t know, but a job indicator in the city has now been sold for 300 to 500 yuan.
Lin Haiyan frowned slightly: "She owns her own shop. How much effort does she have to go to her place to do things?"
"Do you think she trusts you or her family? Between her family and you, As long as there is nothing wrong with my head, I will choose my family." Cao Lin shook his head.
Lin Haiyan did not argue with him about this issue, but turned to ask Aunt Niu, "Mom, how many married women in our village came back to pay New Year's greetings today?"
Aunt Niu glanced at Cao Lin, Recalling how many firecrackers were set off in the village today, "There should be a dozen or so of them coming back."
Lin Haiyan turned her head and glanced at Cao Lin, and said leisurely: "Then a dozen or so of them came back, which is quite a lot. ”
Aunt Niu didn't know what kind of lawsuit the couple was fighting. When she talked about the married women in the village, she thought of Lin Mei, who got married a few months earlier than her own daughter.
"Mei Zi is back today. I admire her very much. She came back at this time with a full belly and is not afraid of falling."
Lin Haiyan was surprised for a moment: "Mei Zi is pregnant? ”
“Yes, I heard her mother say that she has She is almost three months pregnant." Aunt Niu patted her daughter's hand and said, "You two should work harder and try to have a baby in the family by the end of this year."
Speaking of having a baby, the newlyweds said. Unavoidably shy, the two of them looked away at each other and had a tacit agreement not to respond to this matter.
Fortunately, at this moment, footsteps came from the door.
"Is Aunt Niu at home?"
"At home." Aunt Niu stood up to go out and saw Meizi wearing a floral jacket, and said with a smile: "Oh, it's Meizi. , come in and sit down, my Haiyan is back today to pay her New Year greetings, and it just so happens that you sisters are chatting.”
During the New Year, everyone comes to visit, and no matter what they usually have opinions, everyone will greet you with a smile and not show off. .
Besides, the Xie family opened a small grocery store in the village, not far from their Xiaohe Village. If her family was short of needles, thread and brain, she would go to the Xie family next door to buy it.
Therefore, everyone must live up to their expectations.
“Aunt Niu, have a wonderful New Year.”
Mei Zi stuffed a bag of melon seeds into Aunt Niu’s arms and walked into the house to see Lin Haiyan and Cao Lin standing there. Warm yourself by the stove.
She rolled her eyes and walked forward with a smile: "Haiyan, happy New Year, brother-in-law Cao, Happy New Year too."
"Happy New Year, Happy New Year." Cao Lin nodded with a smile.
"Meizi, sit down, I'll get you a glass of boiling water." Aunt Niu spread the melon seeds and put them on the table for everyone to eat, then went to get a thermos bottle to pour water.
"Okay, thank you, Auntie." Lin Mei glanced at the room and asked, "Auntie, how many brothers at home have gone out to play?"
"How can they stay free? I went to the village to find someone to play cards with."
Lin Haiyan sat aside and watched with cold eyes, and found that this person whom he hadn't seen for several months. He spoke very eloquently, "Why do you think of my family today? Your man didn't come back with you to celebrate the New Year?"
"We are all married women, so we only have time to meet each other during the New Year and holidays. , I’m not bored at home, so I’ll come over to your house and chat with you for a while.”
Seeing that Lin Haiyan was ignoring her, Lin Mei couldn't help but smile: "My brother Jie is chatting and playing cards with my dad at home. I don't feel uncomfortable smelling their cigarettes. Come out and get some fresh air." Lin Haiyan nodded, saying this to her I believe, "I heard that your man has set up a grocery store in the village for you to manage, so you don't have to go to the fields at home?"
“Hey, I don’t have many goods. I just sell some small items to earn some money for my family.”
“Really? That’s pretty good, at least you You don’t have to go to the fields with your parents-in-law.”
People in rural areas are still envious of not having to go to the fields, and Lin Haiyan is no exception.
The smile on Lin Mei's lips was stagnant, and she was also very angry when she mentioned the grocery store, "Don't mention it, my mother-in-law has been in charge of it for the past two months in winter, and I will occasionally help."
Lin Haiyan Listen, come to the spirit, there is an inside story here.
"What's wrong? Your man didn't build this shop for you, and now your mother-in-law has taken over the management rights? Why are you so useless? Everything your man gave you has been taken away by your mother-in-law. Where has your usual cleverness gone?"
Lin Mei got a headache when she mentioned this matter, and she sighed: "That old lady? My mother-in-law loves to be a devil and is not easy to get along with. The store has been organized by Brother Xie from the time it was purchased to the time it was opened. It was originally because Brother Xie wanted me to have an income at home.
It was Brother Xie’s kindness. , since the last time Lin Shu held a banquet, I came to my parents' house and let her manage the shop for a day, and all the money from the sales went into my own pocket
From that time on, she liked to help us look after the store from time to time, but she never gave us the money after she took it. She took the money but didn't give it to us. Where would the shop make money? If it didn't make any money, how would it have the money to buy goods? Brother Xie is also very angry when he mentions this matter now. "
"I understand what you mean. Your mother-in-law is a master who can only get in but not get out. ”
Lin Haiyan knew that the old lady of the Jie family was a powerful master before, but she didn’t want her to be shameless.
The so-called person who is shameless and invincible should be like her.
< br>At this time, Aunt Niu said with a worried look: "If she refuses to take out the money after receiving it, you will suffer a lot in the long run. You must know that Chun Lei has two younger brothers, and Chun Lei is not the only son of her. ”
Lin Mei nodded: "As long as we get married, we will definitely not have a share in the money she holds in her hands. She has to take care of her son."
"That's the truth." Aunt Niu nodded. .
Cao Lin was sitting next to him eating melon seeds and drinking tea. He listened to the chat of several women and secretly sighed. There are so many fights in a small home?
Fortunately, he is the only son in his family. His parents’ property will belong to him no matter what, and no one will come to snatch it from him.
Lin Mei took a deep breath and asked with a smile: "Haiyan, do you know which street Lin Shu's store in the county is located on?"
Yes, the picture is poor and the dagger can be seen.
Lin Haiyan finally knew the purpose of Lin Mei coming here today.
This was her purpose. She wanted to know about Lin Shu's situation. She wanted to get information from her without knowing it herself.
“I don’t know, I haven’t seen her for several months.”
“She’s not the best with you. Why didn’t you even tell her? She’s too taciturn. Be loyal.”
Lin Mei didn't believe it very much, and her eyes couldn't help but bring out something.
Lin Haiyan noticed Lin Mei's distrust of herself, and her heart stopped for no reason, "You are still her cousin, why didn't she tell you?"
Lin Mei laughed. Said: "I haven't met her in a few months."
"I haven't met her in a few months either. If she doesn't come back, how can I possibly know her condition?" Lin Haiyan paled. She glanced.
"You kid has a temper like a firecracker. You can't do it at a moment's notice. Speak up during the Chinese New Year." Aunt Niu taught her child.
Lin Haiyan curled her lips, glanced at Lin Mei, and asked curiously: "Hey, do you have something to do with Lin Shu?"
Lin Mei took a sip of hot water, put down the cup, hesitated for a while, and still Tell her why you are looking for her.
“I heard that her store in the county does both retail and wholesale, so I thought about going to her store to wholesale some goods and sell them in my shop.”
Xie Chunlei worked in a supply and marketing cooperative. There are not many varieties of goods, and supply and marketing cooperatives will not wholesale them for some goods that are in short supply.
The goods are not complete and I rely on some small commodities to make money. In the end, I make less money.
This was also the result of her discussion with Chunlei. Both of them wanted to buy more goods from Lin Shu's store.
Lin Shu, who was far away in the county seat, didn’t know that someone in her hometown was thinking about her.
After celebrating the New Year at my parents’ house on the second day of the Lunar New Year, it turned into the sixth day of the Lunar New Year in a blink of an eye, and the snow on the road had basically melted.
Shuttle buses from the county town to various places have also started operating.
Lin Gang and Fang Hong have been delayed for a few days, and they have to take the car back to work no matter what today.
Lin Dongfa also wants to go back to the city to open a shop and do business today.
Just considering that Lin Shu told him that he wanted Lin Xue and his wife to follow him to the city to help this year. Therefore, considering that the snow melted and Lin Xue and his family would come together to pay New Year greetings today, they decided to postpone it for another day.
Lin Shu and Gu Jiu got the news and rode their bicycles over slowly. Lin Xue and his family hadn't arrived yet, but they saw Ding Zaichun lying on the counter chatting with a girl.
Gu Jiu naturally also saw Ding Zaichun lying on the counter: "Do you think he is in love with that mean smile?"
The two of them parked their bicycles. On the side of the road, put your feet on the curb.
Lin Shu wanted to see what the girl looked like, but unfortunately the girl's back was turned to her. He walked over to take a look but was afraid of disturbing their chat, and felt as curious as a cat scratching his head.
"Who is that girl? Could she be a neighbor living nearby?"
Gu Jiulou nodded thoughtfully: "It's possible, if your second aunt knows He has a girl he likes. Do you think he will smile so much that he can’t close his mouth?”
“Let’s go in through the gate first.” Lin Shu held the bicycle faucet steady and pedaled the bicycle forward. Went to the front door of the house.
Gu Jiu quickly followed.
Ding Zaichun noticed the two bicycles passing by and smiled at the girl in front of the counter: "Look, what else do you need? We will try our best to help you find the products you need but don't have them in the store. However, you have to pay Just pay the deposit and pick up the goods when they arrive."
"There are no others. Remember to get the tape I want." The girl smiled and waved her hand.
Ding Zaichun smiled and agreed readily.
Lin Shu and Gu Jiu parked their bicycles and rushed to the store. There were no beautiful girls outside the counter.
"What are you looking for?" Ding Zaichun asked knowingly as he saw Lin Shu looking around as soon as he came in.
Lin Shu smoothed the broken hair around his ears and smiled: "I'm not looking for anything. How is business today?"
"So-so." Ding Zaichun nodded and smiled at Gu Jiu.
Lin Shu: "."
This man is not cute at all.
Disappointed!
(End of this chapter)