The life of Lao Liu since 1944

Chapter 153 4 New Courtyard Residence

Hou Jie didn't care too much about why He Daqing could leave early. Perhaps this was the privilege of a chef! He just hoped that the other party could help him.

So he said, "Okay, I'll go out and sell the stuff now and I'll be back soon."

The He family's wife naturally agreed readily, thinking that this little guy was very good. Although he was young, he was able to take charge of things on his own and handle all the affairs at home in an orderly manner. In comparison, her own children were far inferior.

She immediately sent someone to inform He Daqing, but the details are not mentioned for now.

Hou Jie turned and walked out of the courtyard, came to the corner, and quickly took out a big fish weighing ten pounds, three pounds of pork, two pounds of beef, two jars of apricot blossom wine and several other vegetables from the space.

After waiting for a while, he returned to the courtyard and handed these items to He's wife.

When the He family's wife saw Hou Jie coming back so quickly after leaving not long ago, she couldn't help but exclaimed: "How fast! He bought it back in the blink of an eye, it's amazing."

After having dinner at my godmother's house, I called a few aunts in the yard to help clean up the house.

Second aunt, Xu's daughter-in-law, Yan's daughter-in-law in He's front yard, etc., Jia Zhang naturally would not do this kind of work. For her, who is lazy and gluttonous, she would never stand if she could sit. If it weren't for the strict supervision of old Jia, she would not do housework.

After receiving Hou Jie's invitation, I went to Hou Jie's home very enthusiastically.

The women looked at the various new furniture, bedding, and dishes in the house with envy for a while.

Some people were making the bed, some were fiddling with the furniture, with clear division of labor. Everyone was busy with their own thing, and it lasted for a while.

Several middle-aged women were chattering and talking, just like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden, looking around curiously and excitedly.

Their eyes sparkled with surprise. They looked at this, touched that, and kept muttering:

"The materials of these clothes and quilts are so good, you can tell at a glance that they are not cheap! Chunsheng, your family is really rich!"

"This house is so well decorated. There is even water in the house. It is so convenient to use water in winter. I don't have to worry about freezing anymore!"

"That's right, look at the ground and the layout, it's really grand! When will I be able to live in such a nice house!"

In this lively scene, the godmother undoubtedly became the focus of everyone's attention. Her face was filled with a bright smile, like a blooming flower, and her cheerful look revealed her inner happiness and pride.

Several aunties around her also cast envious glances at her, and some even joked sourly:

"Oh my, Yi's wife, you are so lucky to have such a caring and sensible godson. How about this, you give him to me, I also want to have a godson like him."

After hearing this, the godmother smiled softly at first, and then responded in a helpless and slightly teasing tone: "You said that as if my godson is an item that can be transferred at will? Besides, he is unique in my heart, how can I give him away so easily?"

Her words were filled with deep love and unique pride for her godson.

After hearing the answer from the Yi family's daughter-in-law, everyone immediately burst into laughter and started to cheer, "Yes! Give it to me! Let me take over this 'good son'."

The whole scene was instantly filled with a joyful atmosphere, with everyone chattering non-stop.

Everyone took a long time to clean up, and Hou Jie gave each person a pound of pork as a thank you. There was no better return gift than this, as their family had not eaten meat for a long time.

The men returned home in high spirits, praising his generosity while also joking about his lack of frugality.

One of the women smiled and said, "Chunsheng, when are you going to get married? With your lavish spending, the family fortune will be squandered sooner or later. Do you want your aunt to introduce you to someone so she can help you manage the household chores?"

Hou Jie smiled and replied, "Thank you for your concern, aunts, but I'm already engaged. I can get married when I'm of the right age."

Hearing this news, several women felt very sorry. You Bu Xin continued, "It's a pity that he was snatched away by someone else so early. We all know that you have a wealthy family. How about introducing you to a younger one? I have a niece..."

Although Hou Jie politely rejected their kindness, the aunts were not angry about it. They just wanted to joke with him.

Hou Jie was defeated after hearing these threatening words. "Stop, please forgive me, aunts! I'm still young, let's talk about it when I'm older! Besides, I can't make the decision on such an important matter as marriage. I still need my parents' consent."

Several of them were chatting and laughing, but they did not delay their work at all and were very efficient.

When they were about to leave, Hou Jie asked them to go home and inform the family to come here for dinner in the evening.

They naturally knew the reason, so they agreed without hesitation.

After everyone left, Hou Jie said to his godmother in a gentle tone: "Godmother, you don't have to cook tonight. Come to my house and have dinner together."

Then he added: "By the way, call my godfather as well. I am still young and I am afraid I can't handle it well. But I think with my godfather here, he can help me hold the scene, after all, he has a lot of experience."

After listening to this, the godmother thought for a moment, then nodded slightly to show her agreement: "Okay, Chunsheng, godmother will follow your arrangements. When your godfather comes back after his work, I will inform him to come over in time."

After everything was arranged, Hou Jie walked into the study. His eyes fell on the quaint bookcase, which was filled with all kinds of books, like a miniature treasure house of knowledge.

He gently picked up a novel he had always wanted to read, walked to the recliner, lay down leisurely, letting his body and mind immerse in the fragrance of books and tea, enjoying this rare quiet time.

Everything about dinner has been arranged, so he doesn't need to worry about it. He just needs to eat. After all, he is a child!

The thermos was brought from my godmother's house, as we don't have the conditions to make a fire and cook here yet.

No matter where he lives, the Mu family compound, his parents' home, or the small nest in the vegetable market, the study is always a special place.

This is not only a place for him to study, but also a corner full of emotions and memories. When his godmother came back to her home, took out the sewing kit and sat next to Hou Jie, Hou Jie felt an inexplicable warmth in his heart.

Watching his godmother skillfully sewing the soles of shoes, he couldn't help but think of his mother who also often did such work.

Now, this warm scene was continued by his godmother, which made him feel very close. This familiar feeling seemed to travel through time and space, bringing him back to the happy times before.