Chapter 20: Even Heroes Can’t Resist A Beauty?
Lu Qiaoge and Lu Qiaoling didn’t know that even Lu Xiaosi was a reason for being despised by others.
The two soon arrived home.
Looking at the expression on her daughter’s face, Meng Xia frowned and asked: “What’s wrong?”
Lu Qiaoling was quick-mouthed and recounted everything Zhao Jinbao had said just now.
Meng Xia’s face darkened. The household registration matter, she and Old Lu were both anxious about it, but it had to be done step by step.
Now that nothing was even settled yet, did that bastard need to chatter on?
Meng Xia got angry: “When a man and woman meet, how can the man’s side be late?”
Old Mrs. Lu waved her hand: “The Zhao Family isn’t sincere. Forget it, if it doesn’t work out, it doesn’t. We’ll find a suitable one later.”
Lu Qiaoge thought for a moment, then still asked Lu Zhiguo: “Older Brother, do you know Liu Feng?”
Lu Zhiguo nodded: “I know him. He’s the driver for Group One.”
In these times, drivers and salespeople were both very sought after.
No wonder Liu Feng was so arrogant.
So, Lu Qiaoge told the Lu Family members about what happened at the restaurant today.
This was one wave not settled and another rising.
Lu Da was so shocked he stood up.
The two daughters hadn’t been out for long—how could so much have happened?
Lu Zhiguo stood up, his voice icy cold: “I’ll go to Liu Feng’s house.”
This time Meng Xia didn’t stop him.
Su Hui hurriedly said: “I’ll go with you.”
Her husband’s temper wasn’t great; she had to watch him so he didn’t start a fight in public.
Lu Qiaoling was in a bad mood and didn’t want to stay home, saying: “I’ll go too.”
Lu Qiaoge didn’t move.
These three going was enough.
Even if the Lu Family was in the right, they couldn’t show no response at all.
Otherwise, people would really think the Lu Family members were easy to bully.
Meng Xia just felt a headache, feeling that there had been too many upsetting things these days.
In the light at the doorway, Lu Qiaoge glanced at Meng Xia who was frowning, and asked: “Mom, how many daily necessities have you packed up?”
Meng Xia then remembered the Guzi Village matter.
She said: “All packed up. If you can exchange, get more chives. Your grandma loves chive-stuffed dumplings. We’ll make dumplings tomorrow.” Then she exhorted: “If you can’t exchange, don’t. Absolutely don’t make any mistakes.”
Lu Qiaoge nodded in agreement, then went to look at the things Meng Xia had gathered.
Five bars of soap, three packs of matches, two packs of red candles, three packs of salt.
These were all the welfare items Old Lu had received over the years, and since Meng Xia used them sparingly, they had been saved up.
There were too few things. It was a rare opportunity, and Lu Qiaoge didn’t want to only exchange for some leafy greens.
Lu Qiaoge said: “Doesn’t our family have a flashlight? Give me that one.”
Household appliance—flashlight, that is!
Meng Xia found the flashlight. It was new, and she even brought two large batteries.
“Qiao Ge, wouldn’t exchanging this for vegetables be a loss?”
“Take it first. If it’s a loss, we just won’t exchange.”
“Right, Mom, get me a few pairs of cotton gloves.”
Meng Xia thought for a moment, then brought the five pairs of labor protection cotton gloves left at home.
Lu Qiaoge said again: “Mom, anything else? Let me see.”
Meng Xia gave an annoyed glance at her opportunistic second daughter, then simply took her to the Lu Family’s storage spot for odds and ends.
It was small, but neatly organized.
Lu Qiaoge took a box of No. 1 batteries and a box of light bulbs, plus three pairs of rubber shoes. Then she dug out five towels, an enamel water cup, and two pairs of men’s plastic sandals. Looking up, there was still a pack of Great Forward cigarettes on the shelf.
This brand of cigarettes had filters and was very hard to buy now.
Many supply and marketing cooperatives sold them by the single stick.
Lu Qiaoge said: “Mom, I’ll take these for now. If Director Hu doesn’t prepare them in advance, I’ll just borrow them from the public office.”
Borrow from the public office?
Do you even have a work unit?
Meng Xia held back; she still didn’t say it out loud.
It was a rare opportunity. Regardless of the result, as family elders, they had to support it strongly.
Besides, if the exchange didn’t work out, the things saved up over the years could still be taken back.
She exhorted: “Your mom had a hard time saving these things. Be careful, don’t lose them.”
Lu Qiaoge agreed, then put all the things into the canvas bag. As she turned her head, Old Mrs. Lu, who had been following her hesitantly wanting to speak, finally spoke in a low voice: “Qiao Ge, did Representative Qin really say directly that you were his blind date partner?”
Lu Da and Meng Xia had been concerned about this too.
But they knew Representative Qin was just helping out, though it was inevitable to overthink it a bit.
Meng Xia’s eyes turned: “Qiao Ge, what did Representative Qin say when you two parted?”
Lu Da also asked: “Qiao Ge, did you thank Representative Qin?”
Lu Qiaoge first answered Old Lu: “Dad, Representative Qin knows there’s nothing between me and Liu Feng. He kindly testified for me, so of course I thanked him.”
Then she said to Old Mrs. Lu: “Grandma, he did say it directly, but I feel like no one, including the people in the restaurant, would take it seriously.”
Old Mrs. Zhao pursed her lips and secretly sized up her smiling second granddaughter.
She had four granddaughters, and this one was the prettiest.
The plays all said heroes can’t resist the beauty pass.
If he wanted to help, there were plenty of methods. Why did such a smart and capable Representative Qin choose this one?
But these thoughts stayed in her mind. The two families were worlds apart, just like a farmhouse girl and the crown prince in the old days.
If she said too much, what if her granddaughter got delusions? It would harm her instead.
She sighed, feeling she’d overthought it. She shook her head seriously at her son and daughter-in-law, deciding to talk to them properly later.
Lu Qiaoge didn’t know Old Mrs. Lu was thinking so much. She put the canvas bag away, then continued explaining to Meng Xia: “After leaving the restaurant, he was waiting for the car. I’m not familiar with Representative Qin, so of course there was nothing much to say.”
The Lu Family members in the courtyard didn’t speak.
Lu Qiaoge was also surprised for a moment. Speaking of Qin Hengzhi, she then remembered he was on a blind date. His blind date partner was named Lu Min—a very unfamiliar name, probably not a girl from the original host’s circle.
It seemed like the person hadn’t come?
It seemed Qin Hengzhi had come out after taking a phone call. Something happening to the other side wasn’t likely, since his expression didn’t suggest it.
But she was a bit puzzled. To be honest, Qin Hengzhi’s conditions were really good. It must be that the other side hadn’t taken a liking to him.
Hmm, maybe not necessarily.
After all, radishes and pickles each have their lovers.
The thoughts flashed by in an instant. Lu Qiaoge continued: “Mom, I’ll go to the research institute. I’ve finished all the books Director He had me read. I’m planning to borrow a few more to bring back. Dad, I’ll ride your bicycle.”
Thinking for a moment, she called to Lu Xiaosi: “Bring the small fish you’ve been raising to Second Sister. I’ll take them to Director He.”
Lu Xiaosi, who had been very quiet, happily ran off upon hearing this and dragged over the small iron bucket from the corner.
It was actually prepared for the calico cat.
Lu Qiaoge rode the bicycle, with the small iron bucket hanging from the handlebars, clanging along for a few li toward the research institute.
At the same time, at the military representative office in the military factory.
Qin Hengzhi was on the phone with his grandfather.
They were talking about today’s blind date.
His voice carried a trace of barely detectable coldness and taunt.
“…Don’t push the responsibility onto Cao Lanzhu. Without the Cao Family’s indulgence and your acquiescence, would she dare call the Lu Family?”
Old Master Qin was clearly angry too. He didn’t know what the Lu Family was thinking—they really hadn’t gone.
He said huffily: “Ever since you rejected Cao Lanzhu to her face, your grandma and I haven’t mentioned it again. Who knows where that girl got the news from. I really had no idea.”
Qin Hengzhi’s tone was even, very calm: “Don’t interfere in my marriage anymore.”
The other side paused for a moment, then said sullenly: “…Fine!”
