amaotonovel Chapter 200 Peace and Safety, Rising Step by Step
Chapter 200 Peace and Safety, Rising Step by Step
Everyone was a bit hungry after the long journey. Hearing this, he nodded, took the bowls from the aunties, and slurped down his drink.
"My God, this soup has a hidden secret!" On the surface, it's all cheap stuff, just a big pot of rice.
Once you taste it, you'll find that it has a very high meat content and is incredibly fresh.
Seeing that they were good-looking and humble, everyone mustered up their courage and inquired about the machinery factory.
Zhang Shuhan and others spoke freely and frankly, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
Qiao Manman invited the leaders back to the east room and took Yan Chengke and Guo Youfeng to the west room.
Under Xie Susu's curious gaze, he took out two pills from the cabinet: "Here, take these. Go back and work hard, and you'll definitely get what you want."
As he spoke, he poured a glass of warm water for the two of them. He ran his fingers along the rim of the glass and added a little Rejuvenation Pill powder into it.
The fertility pills melted in their mouths, but the two of them still drank the water.
After drinking the warm water, I felt a warm sensation in my stomach.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with Xie Susu and He Nian, the two went outside and began to eat heartily.
Seeing that there wasn't much soup left in the pot, Qiao Manman brought out some ingredients from the kitchen and told her aunties to cook another pot so that everyone would have a full meal.
After a lively day, Ma Qiuhua and Sun Xiangxuan volunteered to stay behind and clean up the mess.
Before leaving, Qiao Manman gave each of them a pound of meat, a pound of peach shortbread, two oranges, and a dozen candies.
The two of them laughed so hard their teeth were showing. Ma Qiuhua even said, "Thanks to you, my Xiaoxia found such a good man who loves her so much."
Qiao Manman laughed awkwardly: "What are you saying, Auntie? Uncle Dashan and Sister Xiaoxia are a match made in heaven."
Otherwise, they wouldn't have hit it off at the right time.
There's a saying, "One man's poison is another man's honey." She never expected that Chen Dashan would reform and marry a beautiful wife after she sent him to the police station.
Ma Qiuhua wiped her eyes and said, "Auntie understands, Auntie understands. You are a good girl, and you will definitely live a wealthy and peaceful life with Battalion Commander Lu."
Qiao Manman was very cautious: "Wealth and status don't matter, as long as Lu Yuan is safe and sound."
"Yes, yes, may you be safe and sound, and rise to higher positions!"
Qiao Manman smiled as she saw the person off, then turned and met Lu Yuan's deep eyes.
"Wife, isn't it time for our wedding night?"
Qiao Manman raised her chin: "What do you think?"
Lu Yuan shook his head regretfully: "It's a pity, there are only two rooms in the house."
"By the way, where's the marriage certificate? Let me take a look!"
"It's in the car, come on, I'll get it for you!"
As he spoke, he left the yard, opened the car door, and pulled Qiao Manman into the car.
The atmosphere in the cramped space was ambiguous. Lu Yuan cupped Qiao Manman's face and kissed her.
They separated after a moment, and he took out an envelope from the shadows: "Please keep this safe for me, my wife."
Qiao Manman hummed in agreement, opened the door, and got out of the car.
Back in the west room, she opened the envelope and saw her own and Lu Yuan's names on the "award certificate," feeling dazed.
"I'm getting married right now?"
She was a lifelong single in her past life, and in this life, she's just transmigrated and already has a relationship with Lu Yuan. That's incredibly fast, like riding a rocket.
Xie Susu nodded with a smile: "It's not a wedding, it's just that the house isn't spacious enough, otherwise you and Xiaoyuan would be celebrating your wedding night!"
Hearing those four words again, Qiao Manman blushed with embarrassment.
Put the marriage certificate in an envelope, put the envelope in the compartment of the suitcase, and put the suitcase in the closet.
In fact, the envelope had already been hidden away in the space by using a cover.
That night, I still shared a kang (heated brick bed) with Xie Susu.
The two slept soundly, undisturbed by the daytime hustle and bustle. Meanwhile, Lu Yuan, far away at the educated youth settlement, suffered from insomnia until dawn.
The moment I close my eyes, I see Qiao Manman's warm lips, her supple waist, and her bright eyes.
What a pity! Such a wonderful time, and I have to sleep separately from my wife, unable to sleep until dawn.
Early in the morning, Lu Yuan's dark circles under his eyes drew laughter from the other educated youth at the settlement.
He wasn't annoyed. After washing up, he took his bedding and went home.
Tonight, they're heading north to Kyoto. Naturally, they can't leave their bedding and such here.
Qiao Haoyang and Qiao Chengping helped him "move" and also went to his third uncle's house for a meal.
Egg pancakes, millet porridge, and shredded potatoes—simple yet flavorful.
After the family finished eating, they helped pack their luggage.
Actually, there's not much to pack. My clothes and such are all in the county town. As for bedding, Kyoto has prepared new ones.
After tidying up briefly, Qiao Manman went to the brigade headquarters and bought the small courtyard.
Then, carrying Dahuang and Xiaohua, they rode in a jeep to the county town.
Even after a few days away, the courtyard remained clean. After settling Dahuang and Xiaohua in, Qiao Manman and Lu Yuan carried fried meatballs and wedding candies, going from house to house to announce the good news.
When I came back from the round, my face was stiff from smiling.
Qiao Manman sat on the newly warmed kang (heated brick bed), letting Lu Yuan massage her shoulders. But as he massaged, she felt something was wrong with his hands.
"Where are you touching!" Qiao Manman slapped him across the face. "Your parents are here, you better behave yourself!"
Lu Yuan turned around to face her: "Wife, what do you mean? You'll only consummate our marriage after we get back to the Northeast?"
Qiao Manman cupped his face in her hands: "That's right!"
"Honey, don't you think this is cruel? We're married, and you're making me stay in an empty house. If my brothers find out, they'll laugh at me."
"If you don't tell them, how will they know?" Qiao Manman gently pinched his chin. "Getting married so early is already a bargain for you, and you still dare to negotiate with me? Hmm?"
The last syllable of his voice was flirtatious, making one's bones go weak. Lu Yuan longed to pin him down and make love to him.
I took a deep breath to calm myself. I kissed her hard on the lips, went out, and returned the car to the Armed Forces Department.
Xie Susu also went out to the machinery factory to provide guidance.
Taking this opportunity, Qiao Manman went to the kitchen, took out rice, flour, and cooking oil from her storage space, and filled the cabinets to the brim.
Upon entering the side room, they opened the hidden door and stuffed a lot of rice, flour, and sweet potatoes into the storage room. They also hung several strips of cured meat on the roof beam.
After finishing his work, he went to the main house and told Qiao Runming, tied red strings on him and He Nian, and told them not to take them off.
She handed him another box: "It's full of commonly used medicines, including fever reducers, frostbite cream, and medicine for diarrhea and hemostasis."
There are instructions on it; just follow them.
These two pills are life-saving rejuvenating pills. If anything happens at home and I can't get back in time, remember to use these medicines to save your life.
As long as there's a breath left, we can snatch someone back from the jaws of death. Father, you must keep this safe.
"I understand, girl! When you go to Kyoto, be good to your parents-in-law. If they treat you badly, we'll go back to Qingshan Brigade. Your parents will never despise you."
Qiao Manman nodded. Seeing that it was still early, she went to the kitchen and cooked a pot of braised pork and steamed more than a dozen large steamed buns.
After Lu Yuan returned, they went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some pastries before resting in the house.
As evening fell, under the reluctant gazes of Qiao Runming and He Nian, they boarded the train to Kyoto.
"Father, Mother, go back now! I'll come back to see you when I have time!"
Qiao Manman's voice choked with emotion as she waved to them through the window.