The full name of the woman whom Yang Qing calls Sister Guizhi is Yang Guizhi. She is a relative of the Yang family who is about to have a baby. In terms of seniority, she is the same generation as Chu Heng. She was also the nanny chosen by Chu Heng's third uncle.
Yang Guizhi is in her forties this year. Her husband was stoned to death while building a river embankment more than 20 years ago. Her only son also drowned in the Ziya River more than 10 years ago. Since then, she has been alone.
She lived with the two elders of her husband's family. A few years ago, her father-in-law and mother-in-law died of starvation, so she was the only one left in the family, so she was considered alone.
The third uncle and grandpa felt sorry for her half-life suffering, and because she was an honest person, he chose her among the many people who wanted to go to Sijiu City.
After this, Yang Guizhi began to worry about gains and losses. She hoped to get out of the Xicao Brigade that left her with scars all over her body. She also wanted to enjoy the blessings in the capital and live the life of a city dweller, but she was also afraid of being rejected by Chu Heng.
This opportunity was lost.
Because of this, she had not slept well for two nights.
"Guizhi, what are you doing standing still? Put your things down quickly and go back and change into new clothes. Don't keep Comrade Chu waiting." The third captain Ren Qiang came over at this time and urged Yang Guizhi.
He is now considered an in-law of the Yang family, so he has to think about his family members, right?
"Oh, then... I'll go back to the captain first." Yang Guizhi nodded with an uneasy look on his face, put the hoe on his shoulder, and walked quickly towards the village.
"Then I'll be back too, uncle." Yang Qing greeted his father-in-law-to-be and quickly chased after him.
However, not far after running away, the boy ran back again, found Ren Qiang, and asked, "Uncle, I want to bring Lingling over here so that we can get to know my brother. Do you think so?"
"Then go ahead."
Ren Qiang happily agreed, and then pulled his daughter aside and warned: "Go home and change your clothes. Dress up nicely. Remember to call someone when you get there. Don't embarrass our family."
"Yeah, I understand, dad." Ren Lingling nodded vigorously, feeling a little nervous.
She didn't know how many times she had heard Yang Qing talking about Chu Heng to her father. She knew that he was a great leader, handsome, rich, benevolent and righteous, but he had many rules.
The two men said a few more words, and then Ren Lingling was pulled away by Yang Qing in a hurry.
Behind them, Ren Qiang looked at Yang Guizhi's thin back, with a simple smile on her dark face: "Guizhi is finally getting through it now."
"Yes, now that she has returned to the capital, she can also eat commercial food. I heard that people in Sijiu City eat meat every meal." Someone continued with an envious look.
"Hey, tell me, is she similar to how she used to be a mother to a wealthy family in her early years?" one person said with a smile.
Ren Qiang frowned when he heard this, and shouted sternly: "Young lady, you are talking nonsense, get to work quickly!"
The man murmured, without even daring to let out a fart, and quickly picked up the hoe to work.
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"Hey, Yang Qing is getting married? Then you have to give me the news later. I have to be there in person."
Xicao Brigade, inside the Yang family house.
Chu Heng was sitting on the kang talking to Mr. and Mrs. Yang Youfu. There were many things on the kang beside him. In addition to the radio he brought for Yang Chunlai and his brother, there were also some cigarettes, wine, candies, and cans.
The gifts such as biscuits and pastries are all affordable. There are two in total, one for my third uncle Yang Youfu and one for my second uncle Yang Youcai.
"elder brother!"
At this time, Yang Qing walked in with dust all over his body. He was very happy to see his cousin whom he had not seen for many days. He quickly took out an unopened box from his pocket and opened the front door. He took out one and handed it over, smiling.
Question: "Why are you here today? Isn't that the last thing to say?"
"Hey, I'm very busy today, so I can come here whenever I have time." Chu Heng smiled and took the cigarette: "Where is the partner? Why didn't we come together?"
"She went home to change her clothes. She'll be back later." Yang Qing scratched his head shyly. Although he was smart and sensible and more mature than his peers, he was still a young man who admired Ai.
"Okay, stop talking. Hurry up and find your sister Guizhi." Yang Youfu ordered at this time.
Yang Qing said hurriedly: "No need, when my brother came, she happened to be in front of me and will be here in a moment."
At this time, he also discovered the radio placed on the kang, his eyes suddenly lit up, he hurriedly stepped forward to take a look, and asked: "Brother, are you bringing this for Chunlai and the others?"
"Yes." Chu Heng nodded.
"Then I'll tell them right now." Yang Qing put down the radio, smoked a cigarette and ran out of the house.
"This kid is about to get married, and he's still very frizzy." The third uncle and grandma looked up at his anxious back and said with a smile. Although her tone was reproachful, she was still quite proud in her heart.
The reason why their family can now have enough food and clothing, although it has something to do with Chu Heng, is also inseparable from this shrewd little grandson.
Chu Heng chatted with the two elders for a while, and after about ten minutes, Yang Qing, Yang Kai and Yang Chun, ran into the house in a hurry.
It looked like the two brothers had just come back from the fields. Their heads were covered with dust and their feet were still stained with mud.
After the two of them entered the room and greeted Chu Heng politely, they went to play with the radio. There was a battery in it. After turning on the switch, the radio sounded Hebei Bangzi.
"Hey, you, this is a mouse getting married!"
In an instant, even the third uncle and grandpa were attracted. During this time, they had listened to many model operas, and suddenly hearing this familiar opera felt fresh.
"So good, so good!"
The two brothers Yang Kai couldn't put it down, and they were very happy to listen to it.
After a while, the two of them put down their things. As the elder brother, Yang Kai came to Chu Heng and asked, "Brother, how much does this cost? I'll go home and get it for you."
"The second-hand ones are not expensive, only thirty-one." Chu Heng didn't pretend to be polite to them, and quoted the price directly. He was also related to Yang Kai and his family, but they didn't have much contact, and they hadn't been able to treat ordinary workers for a month.
The point where wages are given to you at will.
“So cheap!”
The two brothers were immediately shocked. You must know that the cheapest radio nowadays costs more than 100 yuan, and it also requires a ticket. This one is only more than 30 yuan, which is almost as cheap as grandma's house.
As for talking about the past, they didn't care much.
You don’t care whether they are old or not, as long as they can be used, even worn-out shoes can run a hundred miles!
Ever since, Yang Kai ran out of the house happily without any hesitation and went home to get the money.
And not long after he left, Yang Guizhi finally arrived.
"Third Master, Third Mistress."
She walked into the room cautiously and glanced at Chu Heng, who was handsome and well-dressed. She pinched the corners of the patched clothes nervously with her rough palms, feeling a little ashamed.
"Guizhi is here!"
The third uncle and grandma smiled and beckoned her to sit next to her. After introducing them to each other, she asked: "Hengzi, how do you feel about Guizhi?"
"Very good." Chu Heng looked at the poor woman in front of him who had suffered half her life, thought for a while and said: "Well, Sister Guizhi, let me tell you about my conditions first. You must be able to accept it. Wait.
Then pack your things and follow me."
"I don't have anything else to do at the moment. I just wash, clean, and cook. I will give you five yuan a month for now, but when the child is born, you will have to help take care of the child for five yuan a month."
Okay, when the time comes, I will give you another two yuan a month, you can live in my place, and you can eat with us, and you can eat whatever we eat, do you think that’s okay?”
