I Got Rich in Period Fiction
Chapter 476: Private Deal

Chapter 476: Chapter 476: Private Deal

Early in the morning, He Xiuyu went to Xichuan to pick up Mr. Wu and his mother-in-law.

Mr. Wu had been busy in Xichuan and hadn’t visited the base yet, but now he was finally free and was preparing to stay at Qiao Qingyu’s place for a while.

Qiao Qingyu busied herself at home, preparing the room. There was central heating, so there was no need to make a fire, but she still lit the small kang and changed the bedsheets, duvet covers, and pillowcases. She also placed a pot of health grass on the bedroom windowsill.

Previously, this room was occupied by He Xiuyu. Afterward, He Xiuyu had always stayed in the west room, leaving this one vacant.

The room had a wooden floor that was wiped daily and was now spotless. Qiao Qingyu made two pairs of slippers specifically for Grandpa and her mother.

They were made of velour fabric, stuffed with cotton, soft and warm to wear.

As for her mother, she was staying with her, and the bedsheets and duvet covers were also freshly changed, so there was no need for special preparations. Qiao Qingyu then ran to the store.

The Tenghai Research Base had its own farm.

Thus, although meat couldn’t be openly supplied, they were able to have meat every month.

Currently, there were pork and lamb on the cutting board. Qiao Qingyu used her meat coupons to weigh four pig trotters and bought some lamb chops. The butcher, Sister-in-law Wu, seeing Qiao Qingyu, brought out some reserved pork brisket, saying, "This is heart-protecting meat. Take it back, stew it well, and stir-fry it with sharp peppers. It’s said to be very beneficial for the elderly to eat."

Although everything had to be supplied according to the food supply policy, Qiao Qingyu could still enjoy some private conveniences.

She smiled, "Thank you, Sister-in-law Wu."

Moreover, Sister-in-law Wu was so attentive, surely she needed something. However, Sister-in-law Wu had always taken good care of her.

Qiao Qingyu took the initiative to ask, "Sister-in-law Wu, is there something you need?"

Sister-in-law Wu felt no embarrassment, looked around, and lowered her voice, "Qingyu, your sister-in-law really needs a favor..."

"Sister, there’s no need for pleasantries. Just tell me what it is."

Qiao Qingyu also knew that it definitely wasn’t work-related, as everyone was clear that she never interfered with He Xiuyu’s affairs at work; the couple was quite clear-cut in this regard.

"Do you still have some white flour? I’d like to buy some."

In most areas, it was still a planned economy, and they used food stamps and various tickets. Looking at the current situation, it would take about three years to abandon food stamps and stop distributing controlled commodity grains.

Thus, getting white flour wasn’t easy.

Even the white flour received monthly by the base for a family of five was only about ten kilograms.

They couldn’t afford to consume it freely, and Qiao Qingyu hadn’t engaged in private trading.

She didn’t want to start that precedent, but she still asked, "Sister-in-law Wu, how much do you need?"

"Just sell me ten kilograms," Sister-in-law Wu hesitated, then said somewhat sheepishly, "I’m not hiding it from you, but relatives came from my hometown, and I’ve used this month’s allocation to make steamed buns for them. They are leaving, and my third child secretly told his grandma he wants to eat white flour buns again..."

Sister-in-law Wu didn’t finish her sentence, and Qiao Qingyu couldn’t ask more. It wasn’t a big issue, and she lowered her voice, "Sister-in-law Wu, forget about selling or not selling; just come to my house after work."

"That won’t do, how can I just take your things for free? I must pay for them."

"Listen to me, Sister. I do have some white flour, but not much. Currently, I can’t engage in buying or selling white flour at our base. If the child wants to eat buns, there’s no shame in that. From your perspective, I am also an elder to your third child. That settles it..."

Sister-in-law Wu wasn’t fussy, so she didn’t say more, but she remembered this favor.

She efficiently filled out the coupons for Qiao Qingyu. Of course, the price was exact; no one was cheated, and after paying, Qiao Qingyu took the meat and went home.

After getting home, she first packed more than ten kilograms of white flour in a small bag and placed it by the door, then started to get busy.

There were radishes at home; considering the age of Grandpa and her mother, they shouldn’t eat greasy food, so she planned to stew the lamb chops with radishes in a sand pot.

Then, she prepared the pig trotters. She had luckily found some today; usually, they weren’t available, so Qiao Qingyu decided to braise them in red sauce as before.

She also simmered a pot of bone soup.

Qiao Qingyu was efficient as well. By the time He Xiuyu brought Wu Xiucai and Wu Qianyun home, the meal and dishes were almost ready, and He Xuerong came back with them.

Although she knew her daughter was doing well, she couldn’t help but worry. Seeing the color in her daughter’s face, Wu Qianyun felt reassured.

In the evening, when it was just mother and daughter, she asked Qiao Qingyu, "Now you don’t go to school, and work isn’t busy, isn’t it time for a child?"

Qiao Qingyu didn’t hide anything, and said frankly, "There is a plan now, but we’ll leave it to fate."

Wu Qianyun didn’t say much, but she started talking about the situation back home, her brows furrowed, "Right now, your second uncle and his wife are not getting along well. If they call you, don’t get involved."

"Weren’t they going to divorce? Did they go through with it?" Qiao Qingyu asked curiously.

"It’s not that easy to divorce. Wang Mei has spent a lifetime of hardship with Qiao Zhihai. Now that life is getting better, she isn’t foolish. How could she agree to a divorce?"

If she won’t agree to divorce, then they should live peacefully. Instead, they keep stirring trouble, making it hard for others to find peace. Then Qiao Qingyu turned the conversation towards her own mother, "You should also stay out of those problems back home. Honestly, they are not young anymore. Don’t they understand their actions? Sometimes what they’re after isn’t what it seems, and you shouldn’t fall for their tricks."

Wu Qianyun, of course, knew deep down that her daughter was giving her a heads-up. There is good and bad back home, but isn’t life like that? There’s no such thing as perfect. It’s not always according to one’s wishes.

There are always deficiencies in one way or another.

Wu Qianyun sighed, feeling helpless, "It’s not as easy as you say. It’s like breaking a bone that still connects with the sinew; you can’t just turn a blind eye, especially considering your father’s reputation."

"That’s why Grandpa brought you here."

"I understand Grandpa’s intentions. He does it for my good, but having spent a long time abroad, he is quite indifferent toward human relationships and only acknowledges his own blood relatives."

Qiao Qingyu knew this was indeed the case. They say a clear conscience is a soft pillow, but domestic matters really can’t be judged.

Thus, Qiao Qingyu didn’t argue further, her expression showing agreement.

Wu Qianyun finally felt relieved.

Even though it was a bit selfish, this was indeed how it needed to be stated.

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