si-mexico Chapter 135 Too many lice don't itch, too much debt doesn't worry.
Chapter 135 Too many lice don't itch, too much debt doesn't worry.
Liang Simin thought Qiao Manman was going to haggle, and fearing that she would be embarrassed, she made an excuse and said she would wait for her outside.
Qiao Manman thought it was so thoughtful; it both protected her self-esteem and ensured her safety.
After everyone left, he lowered his voice and asked, "Grandpa, it's like this, I'm short two hundred yuan."
I can borrow from relatives and friends, but it will take a while. However, I have connections and can get my hands on some in-demand items.
"Aren't you and Grandma going to join the army? What I mean is, do you want to exchange that two hundred yuan for something?"
The old man's eyes widened in disbelief; he hadn't expected such a thing to happen.
"Are you serious?"
"Absolutely! I can get all sorts of refined grains, milk powder, and fabrics, but it's a long way away, so it's difficult for you to transport them."
However, on the other hand, these are all rare items; even if you have the money, it won't be easy to buy them over there.
The old man thought about it and realized that made sense. Their trip to the South Island was to help their eldest granddaughter-in-law during her postpartum period.
If we could bring food for the children, I believe my son and grandson would be very happy.
Why would you choose to go and cause trouble when you could live a comfortable life?
Sigh, it's just that I'm getting old, and I just like being surrounded by children and grandchildren.
They were no exception.
The old man nodded: "Okay, prepare 100 yuan for milk powder and 100 yuan for refined grains for us."
Qiao Manman finalized the details with him: "Grandpa, the milk powder is the kind that comes in pre-packaged high-end sizes, ten packets per pack."
I'll give you ten packs for one hundred yuan, no coupon required.
If it's refined grain, at 60 cents per pound, that's 167 pounds.
I'll give you 27 catties of millet, 40 catties of wheat flour, and the remaining 100 catties of rice.
What do you think?
The old man did the math and realized he had too much grain to take with him, so he asked, "Can we exchange the rice for milk powder?"
"Sure, but you can only exchange for six bags."
Grandpa, you don't know how big a baby's appetite is. That big bag of formula won't last more than a few days.
Why don't you bring more rice? You can make rice cereal for the baby when the formula runs out.
Qiao Manman thought for a moment and said, "How about this, I'll give you fifty catties of rice, and the rest can be replaced with cotton cloth."
Children grow so fast, we need to make clothes and things like that.
The old man nodded: "Girl, you know quite a lot!"
It's true that they know a lot. Back when there was internet, parents often complained that a can of formula would be finished in three or four days.
A can costs over two hundred yuan, which adds up to over two thousand yuan a month. For many people, this is a considerable expense.
No wonder people are reluctant to have two or three children.
Those clothes are the same; I change them several times a day, and they get too small before they're even worn out. It's so expensive!
However, these days, few babies are born drinking formula; most are breastfed.
If you don't have enough breast milk, give her rice water or persimmons. She can still grow up.
The same goes for clothes; they're either altered from adults' clothes or just roughly wrapped up.
Anyway, I won't go out for the next two years. I'll figure something out once I can walk again.
The old man felt that Qiao Manman had put herself in his shoes and considered his feelings, so he approved of the girl.
After going back inside and discussing it with his wife, they decided to follow Qiao Manman's advice.
He also gave her the furniture from his home.
“Girl, all the furniture in my room was made from the best wood. Especially the furniture in the two side rooms, it’s all new, never even been touched.”
I was originally going to sell it, but since you like it, I'll keep it for you. Just give me a little something, like thirty or fifty yuan.
Qiao Manman was flattered: "Then thank you, Grandpa!"
Qiao Manman just noticed that the old man had kept the house very clean, and the furniture was in excellent condition.
You could say that even selling scrap metal would fetch more than that price.
So she doesn't mind using secondhand goods, and even reciprocates by preparing more food for the elderly couple so they can stand tall in the South Island.
Both parties agreed to go and complete the formalities first thing tomorrow morning. After checking Qiao Manman's work ID, the old man wasn't worried that she would run away.
Qiao Manman left happily and invited Liang Simin to have dinner at a state-run restaurant.
"No, no, no, you need the money right now. What kind of relationship do we have? There's no need to be so polite!"
Qiao Manman insisted, "A lot of lice won't itch, and a lot of debt won't worry me. I'm going to borrow money anyway, so whatever amount I have, I'll pay it back slowly!"
Liang Simin gave her a reproachful look: "Fine, then I won't be polite!"
In fact, she very restrainedly ordered two vegetarian dishes. Qiao Manman waved her hand and added a dish of "ants climbing a tree".
The two ate and chatted, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
Before parting, Liang Simin said, "I'll wait for you at the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative first thing tomorrow morning. I won't go with you to complete the formalities!"
Qiao Manman nodded: "Sister Simin, please thank Uncle and Aunt for me. I'll personally visit them to express my gratitude when I have time!"
Liang Simin hummed in agreement, waved, and left.
Qiao Manman watched her walk away before getting on her bike and riding in the opposite direction, leaving the county town in the dim light.
It soon got dark, so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face. Qiao Manman took out a flashlight, tied it to the handlebars, and used it to light her way.
After riding for who knows how long, we finally arrived at Qingshan Brigade. Everyone had dinner and then took a stroll in the village.
When they saw Qiao Manman return, they all greeted her with smiles.
They then huddled together and whispered, "Is being a factory worker this hard? I don't think Man'er ever gets to leave work on time!"
"Summer is alright, but what about winter? It'll be freezing cold with snow on the roads. What if we can't get back?"
That's exactly what Qiao Manman was worried about, which is why she was in such a hurry to buy a house. Now, she'll soon have her own place.
Just as she reached the foot of Daqingshan Mountain, she found He Nian waiting for her on the road with Da Huang.
Qiao Manman smiled and said, "Mom, don't wait for me next time. If I come back late, I'll cook for myself."
As for the courtyard wall, it was no problem for her.
After getting home and locking the door, Qiao Manman shared the good news with her parents: "Dad, Mom, I found a house. It's a small courtyard of 200 square meters, very close to the police station and not far from the machinery factory."
Qiao Runming was somewhat surprised: "You mean, you're planning to buy it?"
Qiao Manman nodded: "Moving to the city will be a major trend in the future, so it's a good thing to be able to buy a house in advance."
Besides, I work in a machine factory; in the summer I can manage to commute, but in the winter it's really inconvenient!
Qiao Runming, lacking experience, didn't offer any advice on the matter, but simply asked, "Do you have enough money?"
"That's enough! Grandpa gave me a lot of money and coupons, enough to buy a house!"
Qiao Manman said, "Once the formalities are completed, I will transfer my household registration there, and then I will be able to eat the rationed grain."
Qiao Runming felt a little lost, thinking that his daughter was drifting further and further away from them.
He Nian felt the same way and raised her hand to wipe away her tears.
Qiao Manman saw it, but pretended not to know.
She was destined not to stay in Qingshan Brigade forever, so she hoped her parents would have more children.
That way, her parents won't be too heartbroken if she leaves.
After finishing her meal, Qiao Manman went back to her room, used her merit points to exchange for two Marrow Cleansing Pills, and took them to the next room.
"Father, Mother, eat this!"
Without thinking twice, the couple swallowed the pills.