Siheyuan: All the incense in the family is counting on you

Chapter 140 There is a House

After finishing his work instructions at the company in the morning, Li Bowen rode his bike out of the steel mill.

It is now the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month. The weather is getting colder and people walking on the street are wrapped up tightly.

This is the last shopping before the New Year.

Li Bowen looked at his space, which was filled with the New Year goods Wu Lei bought for him, and felt extremely satisfied. Because he no longer had to go to the mall or the supply and marketing cooperative to buy things, and he didn't want to queue up there. There were so many people queuing up to buy things at the supply and marketing cooperative now, and some people even wore military coats and held small stools to wait at the door in the early morning, fearing that if they went too late, the things in the supply and marketing cooperative would be sold out.

Although the supply of materials this year has improved compared with the previous two years, it is still very tight. People have saved money, food coupons, and meat coupons for a year, and they all hope to enjoy them well during the New Year and let their families taste fresh food and satisfy their cravings.

He himself doesn't have to worry about this problem at all, as Wu Lei has already prepared everything for him.

There are many kinds of New Year goods, including melon seeds, peanuts, candies, soda, various dried goods such as fungus, mushrooms, day lily, and even head flowers and red hairbands prepared for several younger sisters.

Li Bowen carefully selected some items that he thought were most suitable, then sorted them out and divided them into several portions, so that every family would have some.

We arrived at the village after noon.

Li Bowen pushed open the door and walked into the house. The first person to greet him was still Chen Qiao, but the difference from the past was that although she had a smile on her face, her eyes revealed a hint of reluctance and bitterness.

After all, no woman would feel good when she finds out that her husband has a new lover in the city, even if she is mentally prepared in advance.

Li Bowen also felt guilty, but this was a reality he had to face sooner or later. At this moment, in front of his grandparents, he could not explain or talk about this matter, and could only wait until night fell before making plans.

Chen Qiao is undoubtedly a role model of women of this era. After dinner, the two returned to the room together.

Even though she was unhappy, Chen Qiao still silently took care of Li Bowen until he finished washing up, and then she started to tidy herself up. Li Bowen took out a small box from his backpack and quietly waited for Chen Qiao to return.

"Why don't you get into bed? Why are you sitting here waiting for me?" After Chen Qiao finished pouring the water, she entered the room and found Li Bowen sitting by the bed. She walked over to Li Bowen and asked softly.

Li Bowen reached out his hand, pulled Chen Qiao closer to him, and put his arm around her waist, letting her lean against his chest: "Wife, I know you are not feeling well, but I can't do anything about it. I am the only male in our family of three...!"

He wanted to continue talking, but Chen Qiao covered his mouth: "I know, I didn't say anything. Didn't we talk about this before we got married?"

"I know, but I'm just afraid that you'll feel wronged!"

"It's okay, as long as you treat me well, I will be satisfied and don't feel wronged!" She said this but tears still flowed down unconsciously.

Li Bowen gently kissed away the tears on her face: "I will definitely be the same in the future. I promise that there will not be any change, okay? Look what I brought back for you!"

Then he opened the box and inside was a pure gold necklace and a ring.

"Why waste that money again?"

"How can you say you're wasting money when buying jewelry for your wife? No one else has this necklace. I bought it especially for you!"

Hearing that she was the only one who had this necklace, Chen Qiao felt a little happy, which showed that Li Bowen still cared about her very much: "Then put it on me!"

Li Bowen gently put the necklace on Chen Qiao's neck, then took out the ring and put it on Chen Qiao's hand.

"So beautiful!" Li Bowen said to Chen Qiao.

Chen Qiao smiled, her eyes filled with happiness and satisfaction.

"I will wear it all the time!" Chen Qiao said gently.

They hugged each other tightly, enjoying the sweetness and warmth of the moment.

Then I heard Chen Qiao ask softly, "What's her name?"

Li Bowen replied: "Yu Li, she knows you, and she even wanted to come over to see you during the Chinese New Year. Don't worry, she is a reasonable person!"

"Do I have to see you?"

"Of course, you are the eldest sister. No matter who comes in later, they have to come to see you. Right!"

Chen Qiao reluctantly agreed: "Okay, let's meet if you want! I'll listen to you!"

"I know my wife is the best, come and give her a kiss!"

After some tenderness, Chen Qiao pushed Li Bowen away: "No, we are just pregnant for a short time. Grandma said that the fetus is not stable yet, so we can't have sex. Go to sleep quickly!"

Li Bowen had no choice but to hold her tightly in his arms.

The next day, Li Bowen started to walk around the surrounding villages to collect the supplies. There were still many people who wanted to exchange things at this time. After all, no matter how good or bad the life was, they had to celebrate the New Year! And they also needed some sugar coupons, cloth coupons and other items.

Nowadays, people from several surrounding villages basically go to Fox and his friends to sell things. Because they have the steel mill as a backing, it doesn't matter if someone comes to investigate. This time, Li Bowen brought back a lot of money and tickets, enough to meet the villagers' exchange needs.

In just a few days, Li Bowen accumulated a large amount of supplies, mainly eggs, as well as poultry such as chickens, ducks, geese, etc. raised by some villagers.

However, there were too many supplies for him to transport all by himself, so he had to ask the foxes to help drive the carriages and transport them together. At the same time, this was also an opportunity for the foxes to get familiar with the transportation process.

When they learned that Fox was going to work in the city, Old Pig and Er Gouzi showed their envy. Li Bowen smiled and said to them, "Don't be jealous. There are limited places in the factory. I will arrange Fox to work first. You two should stay at home and help him collect things and sell our grain. When the factory recruits again next year or the year after, I will arrange for you two to work!"

Hearing what he said, the two of them immediately smiled and said, "It's okay, it's okay, we're not in a hurry. We're making a lot of money now anyway, and we're experts in collecting things!"

Li Bowen curled his lips in disdain and snorted, "Tsk! If I don't do it for you, you two idiots will curse me behind my back. I don't even know your moral character!"

The two of them quickly smiled and said, "Hehehe, how could that be possible? We all know that you are a very loyal person. You will definitely not forget your brothers when you become an official."

After the handover was completed at the factory, Fox and others transported back two carts of grain from the yard outside the city. In this way, all their families could have a rich New Year.

After the last round of shopping, the remaining days are spent waiting for the New Year.

Li Bowen does nothing in the office every day. He goes to work on time, eats lunch in the cafeteria at noon, takes a short nap, and then waits to get off work in the afternoon.

That day, before getting off work, Liu Lan suddenly found Li Bowen, pulled him to a corner, and asked mysteriously, "Hey, do you want that house or not?"

"Yes? Did Old Man Ma come to see you?"

"Well, he came to my house last night and told me that there is a house about the same size as his. Let's see if you want it!"