bookbashuk Chapter 47 Observations
Chapter 47 Observations
Xu Sui was tempted. If possible, who wouldn't want to move out and live in a bigger house on their own?
"I think it's worth a try. I'll ask my mom about it when I get the chance."
The Qin family had too many people. Nine people lived in a space of just over 30 square meters. It was practically crammed together, and there was no soundproofing. The slightest noise could be heard by the whole family, leaving them with no privacy at all.
Qin Yunzhou nodded. "I'll ask my comrade who's been demobilized and returned to the army in a couple of days. He works at the grain station; he might have some connections."
Xu Sui was taken aback. She hadn't expected that he had such a good relationship with someone, and that he even had a comrade-in-arms at the grain station.
If you ask what places are most sought after these days, besides grain depots, meat processing plants, and state-run restaurants, the answer is either grain depots or meat processing plants.
As long as there are family members working in these three places, the family will never go hungry, no matter what. There are plenty of people who want to build good relationships with them.
"Okay, you can ask your comrades for details, and I'll ask my mom for details too."
Her mother was a team leader at the textile factory, knew a lot of people, and had lived in this big courtyard for so many years, so she might have some connections.
The two talked for a while.
Xu Sui began to take out and organize all the things she had brought back. Most of these things were her clothes and shoes, followed by the large cotton quilt, and only a small portion of Qin Yunzhou's things.
She took out the quilt and changed into it, then used the quilt that was prepared at home as a mattress, and put all her clothes and shoes into the closet, waiting to finish tidying up.
Xu Sui looked up and saw that the entire cabinet was almost entirely filled with her things, leaving only a corner.
She suddenly felt a little uncomfortable and was about to step forward to get some clothes and give Qin Yunzhou some space.
But then she heard the man behind her say, "You can use the wardrobe by yourself. I don't have much stuff; I can just put it in this duffel bag."
Xu Sui subconsciously turned to look at his small duffel bag. "Are you sure?"
This wardrobe is small and can't hold much. If he doesn't use it, then she'll have to use it all by herself.
"Okay, you can use it." Qin Yunzhou watched as she busily tidied up the clothes for a long time, producing a huge pile, and couldn't help but be a little surprised that she had so many things.
Fortunately, he didn't have much stuff, so he didn't need a cabinet.
Xu Sui blinked, her eyes clear and beautiful, like autumn water.
"Okay, this cabinet is mine for now. Let me know if you need it in the future."
Qin Yunzhou was slightly taken aback, his ears turned a little red, and his heart beat slightly faster. He subconsciously looked away from Xu Sui's seemingly expressive eyes.
"No need, you can have this cabinet from now on. I don't have much stuff."
Xu Sui nodded, said thank you, and turned around to start packing her other things, except for her clothes and shoes.
She also brought back the skin cream and the clam oil for hand rubbing.
The only thing in the room that could hold these things was that small table, on which was a mirror and a comb, clearly prepared for her.
Xu Sui arranged the items one by one. Although Qin Yunzhou's legs were immobile, his hands could still move, and he was also tidying up his things.
For a moment, the atmosphere inside the room was peaceful and pleasant.
Until there was a knock on the door.
"Second brother, sister-in-law, dinner is ready."
Xu Sui immediately recognized the voice as Xiao Fen, the eldest sister-in-law of the Qin family. She and the original owner of this body had a rather strained relationship in the past, and the two sometimes didn't get along.
She went to open the door and was met with Xiao Fen's sallow face, which was clearly malnourished.
"Sister-in-law, we'll be right there," Xu Sui said.
Xiao Fen smiled and said, "Okay, then hurry up. Mom specially prepared two eggs today and used the only bit of white flour we have to steam into big white steamed buns, just to treat you two."
"I thought our sister-in-law relationship was over, but I never expected that we would end up being sisters-in-law again."
Suddenly, she changed the subject, saying something while her gaze couldn't help but fall on Qin Yunzhou, who was walking into the house on crutches.
"By the way, how long do you plan to stay at home this time?"
Xu Sui realized that this person hadn't come to invite them to dinner; he was clearly there to find out what was going on.
She hadn't even had a chance to speak.
Qin Yunzhou walked over and asked in a deep voice,
"It depends on the situation. Is there something you need, sister-in-law?"
Xiao Fen was stunned. She subconsciously looked at Qin Yunzhou's injured right leg, then saw his crisp military uniform and expressionless face. She couldn't help but feel a little scared, and her face stiffened for a moment.
"...It's nothing, I was just asking."
After saying that, she couldn't help but muster up the courage to ask tentatively, "Yunzhou, is your leg... alright?"
If things really get serious, based on her understanding of Xu Sui, this materialistic and snobbish woman, it's unlikely she'll stay with Qin Yunzhou for long, and there'll probably be some more drama to watch.
I don't know what's wrong with those men outside. They're all bewitched by Xu Sui's face and can't see that she's the kind of bad woman who's just pretending to be.
At first, she was quite fooled by her innocent and pure face, and almost treated her like a younger sister.
This person then went around badmouthing her to others, saying she was a mean, scheming, and wicked sister-in-law.
She even infatuated her younger brother, causing him to turn against his own sister. To this day, the relationship between the two siblings remains strained.
Qin Yunzhou, leaning on his crutches, limped towards the door. "It's alright, sister-in-law, you go eat first. Xu Sui and I will be there soon."
Xiao Fen glanced at Xu Sui, "Alright, sister-in-law, take good care of Yunzhou, I'll head over now."
After everyone left.
Xu Sui was about to ask Qin Yunzhou if he needed any help.
Suddenly, she noticed the man beside her had somehow walked up to her, leaning on his cane, and whispered, "You...had a conflict with your sister-in-law before?"
Xu Sui was somewhat surprised, "How did you figure that out?"
The original owner did have some conflicts with Xiao Fen, which caused their originally decent relationship to deteriorate further.
Qin Yunzhou said calmly, "I observed it."
In his line of work, the most basic ability is to observe details, analyze the current environment and the relationships between the people around him.
In the short few hours since I met the Qin and Xu families at the train station today.
In fact, he observed quite a lot more.
For example, his biological mother, Tian Hua, felt more guilty and cautious towards him.
Especially when talking to him, Tianhua seemed to carefully consider every word before speaking, making sure it wouldn't make him uncomfortable.
Furthermore, his current mother-in-law, Wang Yinhua, is actually quite dissatisfied with him.
And He Quan, the brother-in-law who helped carry the luggage, almost called out Gu Shu's name several times when I called him.