The Beginning of the World: Going to the Countryside as an Educated Youth

Chapter 248 Qin Jingru goes to Beijing again!

"It's New Year's Eve, let's eat something good..."

Zhao Dongchuan chuckled.

He is not pretentious. Living alone is the same as living with a few people. It is really nothing. It's just a different experience.

Even though there were a few people he didn't like, it was none of his business. He just had to go over and have a good meal...

Then they came to Jia's house together.

"Xiao Zhao, you're here... sit down, sit down!"

When the old man saw Zhao Dongchuan coming, he said happily.

The deaf old lady sitting next to him also looked at him with a smile.

Because the table was a bit small, Zhao Dongchuan's seat was a bit crowded when he arrived.

Jia Zhang curled her lips, a little unhappy, but she knew that the occasion was not right and did not say anything bad.

Seeing this, Qin Huairu hugged Xiao Huaihua in her arms.

"Everyone move aside..."

With one seat free, it's obviously not that crowded...

Zhao Dongchuan sat down next to He Yushui.

As everyone took their seats, the New Year’s Eve dinner officially began.

Bang Geng couldn't hold back any longer. Seeing that everyone was seated, he looked at Qin Huairu with anticipation.

"Mom...can I eat now?"

"Hahaha, eat, start eating..."

He Yuzhu said with a smile.

Then Bang Geng didn't hesitate to pick up a big piece of fat meat, put it into his mouth and started eating.

The old man picked up his wine glass and said like the head of the family: "First of all, I wish the old lady a long life... I wish the children to grow up healthily... and be successful in their studies!"

"Everyone, do it!"

"Hehe, wish me to get married next year..."

He Yuzhu added happily.

Qin Huairu was a little stunned when she heard He Yuzhu say this. What did this mean?

"Silly Zhu, do you have a partner?"

"Hehe, not yet...but I may not know for sure next year..."

Sha Zhu drank the wine in the glass in one gulp and said proudly.

The old man was also a little curious and asked, "Silly Zhu, it seems like there is a way? Who is it..."

Seeing everyone's eyes looking at him, Sha Zhu scratched his head shyly.

"No one... I haven't even started yet..."

"Even if you don't tell me, I know..."

Qin Huairu's eyes rolled and she immediately thought of someone.

"It must be the awesome head teacher, Mr. Ran!"

The old man was a little curious: "How did Shazhu know Banggeng's class teacher..."

"I know I know……"

Banggeng swallowed a dumpling and said loudly.

"Oh, you know? Tell me..."

"Hey, I introduced him... I asked Uncle Sha to help me pay for my tuition and took the opportunity to meet Teacher Ran..."

Bang Geng smiled proudly, as if he had done something great.

"Why, Silly Zhu, does Teacher Ran have a crush on you?"

"Um, I'm not sure, but now the misunderstanding is resolved... I won't run away when I see me..."

He Yuzhu said with a silly smile.

Qin Huairu felt uncomfortable after hearing what Sha Zhu said.

She didn't have any feelings about Sha Zhu and Teacher Ran's acquaintance before, because she knew that Teacher Ran would definitely look down on Sha Zhu. But she didn't expect that from what Sha Zhu said, they might actually be together.

His expression looked a little grim at the moment... but he quickly concealed it.

"Silly Zhu...you've changed your mind so quickly...you've forgotten about my cousin Qin Jingru so quickly?"

Qin Huairu said deliberately angrily.

She still hoped that Shazhu and Qin Jingru could be together, so that their Jia family could continue to suck blood from He Yuzhu.

"Your cousin is very nice, she is pretty and young... but it's a pity that I don't have that kind of luck..."

As He Yuzhu spoke, he looked at Zhao Dongchuan who was eating quietly and said something meaningful.

Everyone was a little puzzled.

What’s the relationship between Zhao Dongchuan and Qin Jingru?

Could it be... No way... I didn't see them having any contact.

A trace of suspicion arose in everyone's mind.

Seeing that Zhao Dongchuan was busy eating and had no intention of explaining, everyone suppressed their doubts and started eating.

"It seems that my cousin really likes this Xiao Zhao... I'm sure Sha Zhu knows something..."

Qin Huairu was thinking about something while eating... and then she came up with a plan!

……

Since Zhao Dongchuan wasn't very familiar with everyone, he just chatted with He Yushui for a few words... or clinked glasses with He Yuzhu.

From time to time, an old man would ask him about his apprenticeship in the factory, and Zhao Dongchuan would answer in a very proper manner.

In this way, the New Year's Eve dinner passed with everyone talking and laughing...

Then the uncle, He Yuzhu and other adults asked Banggeng and other children to kowtow to the deaf old lady and wish her a happy new year...

The old lady happily distributed several red envelopes.

1966, January 1, the first day of the Lunar New Year.

On this day, Qin Huairu got up early, ate breakfast in a hurry, said a few words to Jia Zhang, and then went to her mother's home, Qinjia Village, carrying her package.

He Yuzhu was also not idle. He gathered with Banggeng, Xiaodang, Huaihua and a few other kids to plot something... I vaguely heard words like "Happy New Year" and "New Year's money".

Zhao Dongchuan, on the other hand, was resting quietly. It was a rare opportunity for him to have some free time, so he slept in.

It was already noon when he woke up...

The warm sunlight came through the window, making the whole room seem a little warmer... Zhao Dongchuan looked at the weather where snowflakes were still falling, took a deep breath of the slightly cool air, and immediately became a little more sober.

"Bang bang bang!"

"Xiao Zhao, Xiao Zhao! Open the door, open the door!"

"Yeah!"

Zhao Dongchuan opened the door.

He Yuzhu walked in with a smile.

"Hey, you just got up... Let's go, there's a meeting in the courtyard... They said they're going to have some kind of group worship..."

"Um, you guys go ahead, I won't go... I haven't had breakfast yet..."

"The old man has laid out a lot of melon seeds, peanuts, and fruits. Would you like to try some?"

"I'm not going...you guys go...it's not interesting..."

"Okay, if you don't go, I'll go..."

Having said that, He Yuzhu ignored him and went straight out to attend the group gathering in the compound.

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Big Year.

Qin Huairu came back from the countryside and brought some local specialties. Following her was a little girl with two pigtails tied with red ropes, wearing a floral cotton jacket, with fair skin and a pure face.

This person was none other than Qin Jingru, whom I hadn't seen for a long time.

Nanluoguxiang, No. 95 Courtyard, Jia's House in the Middle Courtyard...

Qin Huairu poured a cup of hot water for her cousin Qin Jingru.

"Come and drink some hot water...to warm yourself up..."

"Have you thought about it?"

Qin Huairu poured another glass of boiled water for Jia Zhangshi and herself, and continued, "Xiao Zhao is actually two years younger than you..."

"As the saying goes, a girl who is three years older than you can hold a gold brick, so a girl like me who is two years older than you can hold a silver brick at least!"

Qin Jingru's face turned slightly red, but she was not discouraged and said stubbornly.

"Then you don't consider He Yuzhu?"

"Forget it. That old man... is stupid and dumb, and not good-looking..."

"Then there's Xiao Zhao... She's young and pretty... Although she's only an apprentice now and her salary isn't high, she has potential..."

Qin Jingru picked up the teacup to warm her hands, blew on the rim of the cup, and spoke softly.