Traveling back to 1952, starting a comeback from a relief station

Seeing that the girl didn't immediately refuse, Jia Dongxu felt even more confident.

This was the first time he felt he had any charm in front of a girl, and he quickly added:

Don't overthink it.

"I just feel like we click."

"To meet someone out of so many people, that's... fate."

Jia Dongxu racked his brains and used all the boasts he had learned from the young people.

Chen Ting covered her mouth and chuckled, then thought for a moment and pointed to a roadside noodle shop not far away:

"Thank you."

"If you really want to treat me, then treat me to a bowl of vegetarian noodles."

"After we finish eating, I'll treat you to pea flour cake. I can't afford anything more expensive in return."

Jia Dongxu's heart was practically soaring with excitement.

The girl not only understood and said she wanted to eat something inexpensive, but she also wanted to reciprocate.

They are so sensible and considerate!

Although he was not as good-looking as Qin Huairu, Jia Dongxu had long forgotten about Qin Huairu at this moment, and his eyes and heart were only on Chen Ting in front of him.

Once inside the noodle shop, the two sat down and waited for their noodles.

Chen Ting glanced at his cotton-padded coat, then suddenly pulled out a needle and thread from her pocket:

"You have a cut on your arm. While we're waiting for the noodles, I'll sew it up for you."

Jia Dongxu stood there, frozen, watching the girl bend down to sew his clothes, while diners at the surrounding tables cast envious glances. He felt like he was floating on air.

While sewing, Chen Ting secretly glanced at Jia Dongxu.

Seeing the smug look on the other person's face.

I breathed a quiet sigh of relief.

After finishing their noodles, Chen Ting said she would take Jia Dongxu to eat pea flour cake.

However, Jia Dongxu already knew that Chen Ting came from Huairou, a rural area in Hebei Province, and that her family was struggling financially. He couldn't bear to let her spend money.

The two continued strolling along the street.

Reaching the entrance of a secluded alley, Jia Dongxu's palms were sweating with nervousness, but he still pretended to be relaxed and asked:

"Chen Ting, do you... have a boyfriend?"

Chen Ting blushed.

Lowering her voice, she seemed a little embarrassed.

"No, I just arrived in town and want to check things out first."

In a moment of impulsiveness, Jia Dongxu blurted out the words:

"That……"

"How about you become my wife?"

Once the words were out of his mouth, he simply let go completely.

He continued:

"I'm a genuine Beijing native. If you marry me, you'll become a city dweller."

"I work at a steel rolling mill now, as a regular worker, and my monthly salary is 22 yuan. I'm about to get a raise."

Chen Ting looked delighted and grabbed his arm:

"Really?"

"Brother Dongxu, you don't mind that I'm from the countryside?"

Jia Dongxu had been scolded and bullied by his parents since childhood, and had never experienced being relied upon and valued like this before.

He immediately patted his chest and said:

"Don't worry! I'll tell my mom when I get back."

Back in the courtyard.

Just as Jia Zhangshi was about to scold Jia Dongxu for spending money recklessly outside,

Jia Dongxu spoke first, telling his mother, Jia Zhangshi, about how he had met a girl while he was out having fun.

In the past...

Knowing she was a country girl, Jia Zhangshi immediately refused.

However, given the previous incident involving Qin Huairu, and the fact that Jia Dongxu said the girl didn't want a dowry, Jia Zhangshi relented and asked Jia Dongxu to bring the girl to the courtyard for a visit.

If it's suitable.

Choose an auspicious day and let the two of them get their marriage certificate.

Madam Jia also had her own plans:

By not requiring a bride price, you can save ten yuan.

After getting married, like Wang Anping, take your wife back to your parents' home, and you can easily get back a few dozen yuan worth of stuff.

Then set up a few tables of wine in the courtyard and collect money from everyone.

By this calculation, Dongxu not only didn't spend any money on this wedding, but he could also make tens of dollars!

Things will get better from now on!

I've figured these things out.

Madam Jia Zhang even went so far as to spread the word in the courtyard.

However, this matter did not cause much of a stir in the courtyard—Wang Anping had already received his three hundred yuan in royalties, and the whole courtyard was already in an uproar.

The entire courtyard was mobilized.

Especially for young people who are still in school or have been to school, being forced to write something is a real ordeal.

For a period of time, the courtyard saw an increase in young people deep in thought.

People like Xu Damao, Liu Guangqi, and Yan Jiefang.

I hate Wang Anping so much!

On the other hand, Wang Anping also had important business to attend to.

Previously, Old Zhou said he wanted to transfer the house to Wang Anping's name, so the two of them went to the land administration bureau together with the relevant documents to complete the property transfer procedures.

Since Old Zhou said that, Wang Anping had already decided that he would definitely take care of him in his old age.

They weren't hesitant or pretending to be polite about the transfer of ownership.

Old Zhou also appreciated this straightforwardness.

Even though it's a gift, the deed tax still needs to be paid.

Wang Anping led his staff to Zhou Laotou's courtyard to get an appraisal. They tried to lower the price as much as possible, but in the end, they still appraised it at five thousand yuan, and they had to pay two hundred yuan in deed tax.

In an ordinary household...

They might not even be able to afford this deed tax.

After completing the formalities, it will take a few more days to receive the official property ownership certificate.

I came out of the Land Administration Bureau.

Wang Anping led Old Man Zhou straight to Qianmen Street.

We've accomplished something important today, so the father and son are going to find a place to have a good meal.

When Old Zhou said he wanted to eat some exquisite imperial cuisine, Wang Anping immediately thought of He Daqing, the chef at Zhimei Restaurant—his Tan family cuisine was exactly at that level.

Before we even reached Zhimei Building, we passed by Chen Xueru's shop and bumped into her supervising the work at the entrance.

Chen Xueru's eyes lit up the moment she saw Wang Anping:

"Anping, what brings you here?"

"Who is this?"

While asking Old Man Zhou a question, Chen Xueru's eyes were glued to Wang Anping, her eyes practically brimming with tears.

As the saying goes, once you've tasted the marrow, you'll know its flavor. Chen Xueru was two years older than Wang Anping, and her body was already fully mature. Having tasted that flavor, she couldn't forget it.

However, Qin Huairu was Wang Anping's legitimate wife, so he had to go back to the hospital every day.

Every time they come over, it's a close-quarters battle.

Chen Xueru wants to fight for it herself.

In addition, a door leading from the main hall to the backyard was opened.

She also had a door built across from her office, leading directly to a room in the backyard.

It was furnished to bedroom standards and was called a rest room. In Chen Xueru's words, once the renovation was completed, Wang Anping could study in there without worrying about being disturbed.

As for whether it was only used for review, only Chen Xueru herself knows the answer.

Seeing Old Zhou give him a playful look, Wang Anping coughed lightly, feeling a little guilty, and introduced the two of them.

Originally, Wang Anping had Chen Xueru call him Uncle Zhou.

Chen Xueru, however, enthusiastically said:

"Master, I've heard Anping mention you before."

"He's usually busy, and he also has to spend time with Huai Ru. You can come here often when you have some free time."

"There's a small tavern not far ahead near Qianmen. I know the owner well. It's quite lively there at night. All sorts of people go there to have a drink and chat. You can go and have a seat."

Old Zhou has a very sharp eye.

It was clear from the beginning that Chen Xueru and Wang Anping had an unusual relationship.

This girl is quite good too. Her personality is the complete opposite of Qin Huairu's. She seems to be a good person when it comes to managing external affairs.

Judging from the girl's appearance, she clearly knows Qin Huairu.

Moreover, she herself is in better shape.

But they don't compete for it.

This time, they'll even take the initiative to be nice to this old geezer.

She is clearly a very shrewd and sophisticated person.