In the courtyard of the county seat, before the sky was clear, Zhang Guoqing got up and jogged along the street.

On the way, he saw many elderly people queuing up in front of the grocery store, and he greeted a few old people who knew him well, and ran down in such a circle. Looking at the storefronts and pedestrians along the road, listening to everyone's conversation, I have a general understanding of the living standards and living habits of the county today.

When the sky was bright and he saw some people opening the yard, there was the sound of adults talking and children shouting, so he slowly ran back with the morning.

Zhang Guoqing hadn't run to the door yet, and the neighbors on the left and right just happened to be out of the house. Seeing him running over at the moment, they all greeted him warmly.

He quickly stopped, waiting for them to come forward and secretly observe, while laughing and calling out to the two middle-aged male uncles. Say hello to them.

Wang Dasheng in the courtyard on the left had already dealt with Zhang Guoqing, so he first happily pointed to another man and introduced, "Running so early, the young man is really energetic."

Little Wu, this is Uncle Chen in the courtyard on your right. Your Uncle Chen works in the Food Bureau, and his daughter-in-law works in the supply and marketing cooperative, so if you have anything to buy, you can find your Uncle Chen. Lao Chen, this kid is Zhang Guoqing, nicknamed Xiao Wu. ”

Lao Chen nodded and said with a smile: "Who doesn't know the famous Zhang Guoqing." Hehe, you kid saw it, I should recognize it. With that, she winked at him.

Explained to Wang Dasheng with a smile: "I saw him at the restaurant in front of me a few days ago. I heard my daughter-in-law say that a new family moved in next door, and the young man's name is Zhang Guoqing, who looks very energetic, with a little wife and newborn son. As soon as I heard it, I remembered that it could be the same person. ”

Zhang Guoqing has long known that the families in this area are good. But seeing these two people, they were still slightly surprised. Let's not mention Wang Dasheng of the meat factory, let's just talk about the old Chen in front of him - short and strong, with a ruddy complexion. There is no yellow skin and thin skin of the current public, and the clothes of the two of them are not half patched, and the material is not bad.

Sure enough, there is a gap between the rich and the poor in all eras.

After listening, Zhang Guoqing immediately smiled and said, "Uncle Chen, this is fate. Who would have thought that we would be old neighbors when we met again. In the future, you and Uncle Wang can take care of me as a junior. Where are you going? ”

Lao Chen listened to Zhang Guoqing's words, and smiled even more happily, pointed forward, and said with a smile: "I don't know what Lao Wang is doing, I'm going to buy breakfast." ”

Wang Dasheng put his hand on Lao Chen's shoulder, dragged him forward and said, "Let's go, I just happened to buy breakfast too." Xiao Wu go in quickly, be careful that it gets cold early. In the future, if you have something to do to find a helper, remember to shout in the yard. ”

Zhang Guoqing nodded with a smile, and waited for them to leave without seeing their backs before going home.

Zhang Guoqing stood in the courtyard and saw that there was no movement in the bedroom, so he took the bun back to the kitchen and put it in the pot to warm it. He estimated that he slept late last night, and Zhou Jiao must not have woken up.

When I went back to the bedroom, I saw that Zhou Jiao's mother and son were sleeping soundly, and I didn't notice him coming in at all. He laughed silently, took his steps, cleaned up the house, and returned to the yard well with the family's change of clothes and his son's diapers.

After washing the clothes and cleaning up the yard, Zhang Guoqing saw that it was still early, went back to the study and picked up a book, leaned on it and began to flip through it. From time to time, I looked up into the back room.

Zhou Jiao woke up from sleep, and when she saw that the child hadn't woken up yet, she hurriedly came out of the toilet, smiled at Zhang Guoqing, who came in after hearing the sound, and ran to wash. After washing, Zhang Guoqing had already served breakfast for the two of them and prepared a bird's nest porridge for her.

The couple sat in the living room eating breakfast.

Zhou Jiao looked at him and couldn't help but persuade: "Don't get up so early in the future, you won't get enough sleep at all." How about you sleep in your study? And in the future, don't wait for me, eat it yourself. ”

Zhang Guoqing looked at her sadly, and just looked at her without saying a word. Seeing her laughing, he complained: "You don't even want to pay attention to me now." It's really ruthless, and I want to sleep in separate beds. Now I have to deprive you of the opportunity to have breakfast with you. Think about how long it has been since we stayed together? - There are light bulbs every day. ”

Zhou Jiao was even more happy when she heard this, laughed out loud, and hammered him with her hand.

"Look, you're beating me again, and you don't kiss me anymore."

The couple had a fun time eating breakfast, and after cleaning up, they went back to the bedroom.

Zhang Guoqing began to discuss with her - is it to prepare some New Year's goods for them to take back? According to his idea, there happened to be a market today, and he bought some mountain goods and packed them into a few large bags, one bag for each family.

Especially Zhao Chuanguang sent a bunch of gifts, embarrassed to let them go back empty-handed. The seafood was bought by the father-in-law, not their heart.

Zhou Jiao frowned and was worried, she was most annoyed by these trivial matters. But there is no way, human relations are housewives must deal with housework. In the past, the two really didn't have any relatives except her mother. As for her mother, as long as she gives money, she is satisfied. Now it's okay, it's blind.

"Listen to my approach and see how it goes. Grandpa just sent a bunch of them, forget it this time. We have no income, we don't prepare expensive gifts, and no one blames us.

Cheng family, I have prepared tea as a gift in private. Later, you will buy some bacon and game, prepare twenty catties for Dad to take back, and let him go back and give it to the Cheng family.

As for Godfather, don't return the salute yet. Everyone is in the provincial capital, and they don't lack these things. Let them bring back the seafood first. And my mom don't give too much at once, it won't be easy to shoot next time.

When we see something rare in the future, we usually walk around and send it to them. This makes you seem close and you can maintain a relationship for a long time. They are particular about their minds, and they care about their relationship with each other. You will secretly give your godfather a box of tea in private, and he will be happier than what he receives. ”

Zhang Guoqing thought of Zhao Chuanguang's temperament, and he said that only he and his father-in-law have it, and it is estimated that this is better than any gift in the eyes of his godfather. He gave his wife a thumbs up.

Zhou Jiao then said her plan. When she was out of confinement, she made two sets of clothes for Zhao Chuanguang and his wife to wear for the New Year, and the two godbrothers met and then prepared a jade pendant as a meeting gift. In this way, it will not appear to be picky, and the mind is sufficient. There is a face.

The only thing is the lack of jade pendants, and the ones in her hands are all commemorative and quite valuable. Grandma Lin gave it appropriately, but this is for peace.

Zhang Guoqing shook his head when he heard this, and said in a low voice: "In the box that grandpa gave us, in addition to the Zhang family's immovable handdown, there are also jade pendants that grandma usually collects, and two inconspicuous pieces are picked up in them to use first." ”

Zhou Jiao was a little reluctant. Those were handed over to her by the old man's own hands. She wanted the legacy of the Zhang family's grandfather to be passed on to Ping An from generation to generation. She thought about it for a moment, and finally nodded ruthlessly.

"Don't be reluctant, I'll ask Professor Liu, whoever has it, buy it. You have a spare, just in case. After Zhang Guoqing finished speaking, he looked at Zhou Jiao with a smile and secretly reminded himself to find more ways to prepare.

Zhang Guoqing saw that there was nothing to do, and planned to go to the market early. In the countryside, the market opens early, and you can't find good things late. Besides, he was going to buy more and put it in the cellar to hide.

Zhou Jiao watched him change into old clothes and go out and close the door.

She picked up her son who had just woken up and fed him, cleaned it up and put him on the kang, and then made her father's pants herself.