Rebirth of Siheyuan starts in the 1980s

If someone born in the 1990s or 2000s in 2022 listens to what Cao Zhiqiang is saying now, he will definitely denounce Cao Zhiqiang as shameless, ruthless, despicable, and a scumbag!

However, for adults living in the 1980s, Cao Zhiqiang's words are typical of a good person who loves others.

The reason is very simple, that is, the reasons Cao Zhiqiang said, especially the reasons for waiting for the other party to go to college, are really too noble and upright.

The fact that the legal age for marriage is not old enough is secondary, but Cao Zhiqiang postponed the marriage for the sake of Qinghong going to college. No matter how you look at it, he can tolerate a big belly and be high-spirited.

Moreover, Cao Zhiqiang also guaranteed it in front of his sister, saying that he would give this house to Qinghong as long as Qinghong graduates from college, which is even more sincere.

After all, in this era, it has never been heard of a man giving a house to a woman before they get married, even rich people don't do this.

As for going back on the debt, Qinghong's mother is not worried.

Because in this era, everyone is still very rule-abiding. Generally, if you agree to something, you will basically not default on it, otherwise no one will believe you.

Not to mention, Cao Zhiqiang treats Qinghong really well.

Let’s not talk about arranging a loan for the other party, nor that all of Qinghong’s clothes are expensive. Just look at the 500 yuan pocket money Cao Zhiqiang gives Qinghong every month. Not many people can do that these days.

In the eyes of people of this era, if a man is willing to spend a lot of money on a woman, that means he likes her and feels sorry for her.

Since Cao Zhiqiang is willing to spend so much money for Qinghong, and is also willing to give him the house, is this not because he is determined to fall in love with Qinghong and wants to live with Qinghong, why else?

What's more, the joy on Qinghong's face cannot be concealed, and even a fool can see her love for Cao Zhiqiang.

Qinghong did not refute Cao Zhiqiang's words, which proved that what Cao Zhiqiang said before was true. At least the fact that he gave Qinghong 500 yuan a month was definitely true, otherwise Qinghong would not have refuted it.

"Xiao Cao, you are determined."

After hearing what Cao Zhiqiang said, Zhao Meifen's expression immediately softened and she said with a kind face.

"It's rare that you are willing to think about Qinghong so much. Qinghong is lucky to meet you."

"Mom!" Wu Qinghong immediately pouted a little shyly, seemingly complaining, "Stop praising him, he doesn't deserve it!"

"Yes, yes." Cao Zhiqiang quickly giggled and scratched his head, "Auntie, Qinghong is right, you don't need to praise me. Although I also know that I am very good, the things I did for Qinghong are all deserved.

Who made him my partner? If I don’t love her, who will?”

"Did you hear that?" Cao Jiajia smiled and assisted, "Meifen, it seems that our two families will become in-laws in the future. The wedding ceremony will be a matter of time."

Zhao Meifen nodded with a smile, but soon frowned slightly and said: "Xiao Cao, although I appreciate your approach, you are not married after all. If you just live together like this, will you be gossiped about?"

"What's there to gossip about?" Cao Zhiqiang smiled.

"Auntie, it's inappropriate to say this. This is the capital, not your county town. The place is small and the circle is small. When you talk about so and so, you almost all know each other.

In a city as big as Beijing, if you don't want to interact with anyone, no one will check your household registration.

Especially where we live, the situation is different.

Take a look at the residents in this neighborhood. In fact, the population density is very low. Households in different compounds don’t often interact with each other unless they are in the same compound.

But there are only two people in this courtyard, Qinghong and me, and there are no outsiders at all.

Therefore, as long as we do not take the initiative to interact with others, no one will gossip about us.

At most, you can ask the neighborhood committee or the street.

But I only need to say that Qinghong is my god-sister and she is staying here temporarily to study, so that’s okay.”

"Yes, yes." Cao Jiajia followed, "Meifen, this is the capital, which is different from our place. Here, unless you live in a unit or in a compound, otherwise no one

Mind your neighbor’s business.”

Zhao Meifen nodded: "Okay, then I..."

Just as she said this, she was suddenly interrupted by a shout at the door. Someone was coming to deliver food.

At this point, Zhao Meifen no longer talked about this topic, but held Qinghong's hand and chatted with Qinghong.

Cao Zhiqiang, as for Cao Zhiqiang, trotted out, welcomed the food delivery person in, and asked others to put the food on the table.

While the dishes were being arranged, the waiter called out the names of the dishes:

"Braised pork belly, sweet and sour carp, braised prawns, braised sea cucumbers with green onions, first-grade tofu, rainy shrimps, hibiscus chicken slices, crispy roast duck, shredded pork in Beijing sauce, radish collection, shredded yam, stir-fried rape, cold fungus,

Tiger skin pigeon eggs, egg fried rice, steamed buns, all the dishes are ready for you!”

After the waiter announced the names of the dishes, he quickly put the food on the table.

Then, under the surprised looks of Zhao Meifen, Cao Jiajia and others, they smiled and cupped their hands to Cao Zhiqiang, then took the one dollar tip from Cao Zhiqiang and left happily.

As soon as the waiter left, Zhao Meifen immediately said: "Oh, Xiao Cao, you ordered too many dishes, right? You can't eat them at all!"

"Yes." Cao Jiajia also frowned, "Zhiqiang, we are all family members, so there is no need to go to such trouble.

Besides, why don't you prepare such a large table of hard vegetables, including chicken, duck, fish, sea cucumbers and so on?

Isn't this too luxurious?

After eating this meal, the rest of your life will be miserable, right?"

"What's this?" Cao Zhiqiang laughed, "I can't eat enough of these small dishes."

"No, Zhiqiang." Cao Jiajia said, "You are doing this in such a grand way, we can't get to Kuaizi, why don't we retreat?"

"Yes." Zhao Meifen also said, "It's too expensive. There's no need for this. Just make it a daily meal."

"This is commonplace." Cao Zhiqiang said with a smile.

"What? You said this is commonplace?" Cao Jiajia glared and said, "Who are you trying to fool?"

Immediately afterwards, Cao Jiajia shook her head and said: "Zhiqiang, I know you are a good person, but you can't pretend to be fat!

How come you can't afford fifty or sixty yuan for this meal?

Spend so much money just to treat us to a meal?

No matter how much you earn, you can't waste it like this.

There will be many places to spend money in the future, so why not waste money on food and drink?"

Cao Zhiqiang laughed: "It doesn't matter whether it's money or not. Anyway, to me, this is really just a small amount of money.

And to be honest, when I called the restaurant to make a reservation, I just asked for a set meal, and I didn’t specify any specific dishes. I just said that I wanted to invite relatives.

So these dishes are not what I ordered, they are included in the set menu.

However, I often order and have their food delivered to this restaurant, so they know my taste.

These dishes are actually home-cooked dishes that Qinghong and I usually eat, and they are not considered luxury items."

"Is this true? Are these the home-cooked dishes you usually eat?" Zhao Meifen frowned and asked.

"Of course it's true." Cao Zhiqiang said, "Why would I lie to you?

For example, this braised sea cucumber with green onion, and this first-grade tofu, these are Qinghong’s favorite things to eat, and I order them almost every time, don’t you think so, Qinghong?”

"Yes." Wu Qinghong nodded with a smile and said with a proud expression, "Mom, Zhiqiang is right, these dishes are really nothing, they can really only be regarded as home-cooked dishes.

If Zhiqiang really wanted to hold a big banquet, he would have served abalone, ginseng and wings, or simply take you to Peking Restaurant to eat Tan's cuisine, it can't be that simple."

After listening to Wu Qinghong's words, Zhao Meifen and Cao Jiajia looked at each other, then neither of them spoke, and stared blankly at the table full of hard dishes again.

Just kidding, these two people may not be able to eat the food on this table even during the holidays.

But here, it’s Cao Zhiqiang and Wu Qinghong’s home cooking?

Isn’t this gap too big?

Is this the daily life of rich people?

"Don't worry." Cao Zhiqiang suddenly smiled and said.

"Sister, aunt, these are home-cooked dishes, they are not worth a few dollars, and I can't eat enough.

As for the taste of the food, this is indeed a problem.

But it’s okay. I still have many colleagues in the publishing house. If we have any leftovers, we can pack them up and give them to them.

Okay, don't talk about that, let's start the dinner quickly.

If you don't eat it, the food won't taste good when it gets cold."

But Cao Zhiqiang said so, but looking at the table full of hard dishes, Zhao Meifen, Cao Jiajia, and Cao Jiajia's two children only dared to look at it and did not dare to move.

"Eat, why don't you eat?" Cao Zhiqiang picked up the taiko with a smile, and then took the initiative to look at Xia Wenfang and Xia Wenxuan, "Wenfang, Wenxuan, you two are using taiko!"

Xia Wenfang and Xia Wenxuan still didn't move. Instead, they looked at their mothers together.

Cao Jiajia sighed, picked up the kuaizi and said to Zhao Meifen: "Meifen, it's rare for my brother to show his kindness, so don't let him down. If you don't eat it, it will be bad if it gets cold."

"Yes, Mom." Wu Qinghong also took the initiative to pick up a piece of braised sea cucumber and put it in the bowl in front of Zhao Meifen. "Mom, please try this braised sea cucumber with green onions. I often eat it here. It's delicious."

Zhao Meifen looked at Wu Qinghong, then nodded, and was the first to pick up the kuaizi, picked up the sea cucumber roasted with green onions in her bowl, and gently put it into her mouth.

Following Zhao Meifen's move, Cao Jiajia also smiled and picked up a piece of braised pork, then blew it a little, put it in his mouth and ate it.

When they saw Cao Jiajia eating the food, Xia Wenfang and Xia Wenxuan looked at Cao Zhiqiang and Wu Qinghong eagerly.

"Eat, why don't you two eat?" Cao Zhiqiang asked.

Cao Jiajia smiled and said: "That's right, they are watching you. You, the master, cannot touch the tachyon, but they dare not touch the tachyon. This is the rule."

Cao Zhiqiang opened his mouth, then smiled and shook his head. He simply picked up Kuai Zi and put a piece of braised pork into his mouth.

After Cao Zhiqiang touched Kuaizi, the two children, Xia Wenfang and Xia Wenxuan, rushed to pick up the food and eat it.

Just kidding, these two children have long been greedy for the food on the table in front of them. It’s just that their upbringing is strict and they received many instructions from their mother before they came here, so they didn’t dare to be the first to eat it.

Of course, the main reason is probably my brother-in-law Xia Siming's tutor.

Because Cao Zhiqiang knew that although his brother-in-law Xia Siming was also from the capital, he was actually from Ludong, and the Xia family was a big family with many rules.

Under normal circumstances, according to the rules in Ludong, children are not allowed to eat at the table with adults.

Even if the child comes to the table to eat, the adult must move the tachyon first, and then it is the child's turn to move the tachyon.

But what Cao Zhiqiang didn't expect was that Xia Siming went to Southwest China and brought this set of rules with him. He really didn't know what to say.

In this way, everyone had a great time together, talking and laughing and having a family dinner.

After eating and drinking, Wu Qinghong went back to school as soon as possible. After all, she had classes in the afternoon.

After Qinghong left, Cao Zhiqiang packed up all the leftovers in order to avoid embarrassment, and then went out with the leftovers on the pretext of going to work.

As for the house, I will leave it to my sister and Qinghong’s mother for the time being.

Of course, Cao Zhiqiang was not just making excuses. He really wanted to take this opportunity to inspect the place below.

After all, his classic signed reprint of "The Farthest Distance in the World" and "Shattered Void" with fantasy martial arts features have just been released not long ago. He should also visit various stores to see the specifics.

Sales status.

Sitting at home all the time and listening to reports from my subordinates is not intuitive enough after all.