Siheyuan: Happy life of veteran drivers

Chapter 280 Qin Mancang: Jingru is blessed

Qin Jingru knew early on that life at home was difficult, but she never mentioned it to Wang Hongtao.

She already regarded herself as the daughter-in-law of the Wang family, and her priority was the interests of the Wang family. Moreover, she was not officially together with Wang Hongtao yet, let alone asking him for help.

Seeing Wang Hongtao's heavy heart, Qin Jingru shook his hand and said, "Brother Wang, don't worry. The corn flour we brought back the other day is enough to support our family for half a month. Maybe the situation will change by then."

"Our family is already much better off than our fellow villagers. If things really don't work out, let my brother and his family take turns to go to Taoyukou to work. At least we won't starve to death."

"Wait here for a while, I'll get some things from the car." Wang Hongtao touched Qin Jingru's head, then turned back and walked towards his home.

After taking about ten pounds of corn flour and two pounds of rice from the car, Wang Hongtao quickly walked back to Qin Jingru.

Qin Jingru looked at the food in Wang Hongtao's hand with surprise: "So much? Are they all for my family?"

"What are you thinking about? Find an excuse to send the bag of corn flour in your hand to your cousin's house. These in my hand are the real things." After saying that, Wang Hongtao took Qin Jingru's hand openly.

If you want Qin Jingru to stay overnight with a clear conscience, you have to make her family feel at ease, right?

Qin Jingru hugged Wang Hongtao's arm, her mouth almost reaching her ears.

Brother Wang is carrying food and holding my hand to accompany me back. Does that mean he is proposing marriage?

Qin Jingru blushed and lowered her head, walking towards home with Wang Hongtao.

Along the way, Qin Jingru was immersed in the joy of happiness, and her whole body was in a daze.

Qin family.

Only Qin Jingru's second brother was left standing watch at the door, while everyone else was sitting on the kang to rest.

I don’t know when my daughter’s “son-in-law” will come, so the more energy I can save, the better.

"Dad, Mom! Boss Wang is coming over with Jingru, and he's carrying a lot of things in his hands!"

Qin Mancang, Qin's mother, and Qin Lao Da went out one after another, while his sister-in-law and several children stayed in the house.

Qin Mancang looked at Wang Hongtao with a smile, his eyes full of joy and satisfaction.

"Jingru is back?"

"Hey, why is Boss Wang coming here too?"

"Come in and sit down!"

"You said you would come here, why not? You are so polite to bring so many things with you."

"Old woman, what are you standing there for? Why don't you go pour some water for your son-in-law?"

Qin Mancang was smart. He didn't say a word about Wang Hongtao holding his daughter's hand, but turned around and labeled Wang Hongtao as son-in-law.

For a moment, all the Qin family members looked at Wang Hongtao, wanting to see how he would react.

Wang Hongtao just smiled and said, "Uncle Qin, it's too early for you to say that. I do want to marry Jingru, but she is a little younger."

When they heard that Wang Hongtao did not refuse and only said that Qin Jingru was not old enough, the Qin family members immediately breathed a sigh of relief and were overjoyed. The eldest brother Qin Jinghua patted his chest and said, "What do you mean young? There are so many people who got married and had children at the age of fifteen or sixteen here."

"Besides, Jingru has already said that she will not marry anyone but you. Our family is very satisfied with you, so as long as you like Jingru and are willing to marry her, then our marriage will be settled!"

Seeing Wang Hongtao smiling but not saying anything, Qin Jingru helped explain: "Brother Wang is now a cadre in the factory, and he must abide by the rules, right, Brother Wang?"

Wang Hongtao touched his nose and nodded: "That's true."

Seeing that the situation was a bit awkward, Qin Jingru took out the food that Wang Hongtao had brought and put it on the table: "Dad, Brother Wang knows that life has been difficult recently, so he brought some food back specially. Look, this big bag is full of corn flour and rice!"

Qin Mancang was immediately excited after hearing this, then he rolled his eyes and laughed, "Well, of course you have to abide by the rules, but that doesn't prevent you from making contact in advance."

"I don't care what others think of me. Anyway, I will regard these grains today as your betrothal gift to Jingru."

"You have the final say on when the wedding will be held. Anyway, Jingru will be a member of your Wang family from now on!"

"mother…."

After all, she was still a girl. Qin Jingru shyly ran to Qin's mother and said coquettishly, "Mom, look at Dad!"

Mother Qin was surprised: "What's wrong, girl? Don't you want to get married? Okay, I'll help you get back..."

Qin Jingru was anxious: "Oh, mother, who said I don't want to get married?! I..."

"Hahaha….."

Suddenly the Qin family burst into laughter.

Qin Jingru also realized that she had been tricked. She ran behind Wang Hongtao in shame and anger, too embarrassed to see anyone.

Then Wang Hongtao sat down to drink tea and chat with Qin Mancang.

Mother Qin pulled Qin Jingru over and asked in a low voice, "My daughter, is he really a cadre in the factory?"

Qin Jingru nodded vigorously. "How could it be false? The leader of the transportation department is in charge of more than 20 drivers!"

Mother Qin smiled from ear to ear, "That's great, you silly girl have found a treasure."

After chatting for a while, Wang Hongtao said, "Uncle, aunt, it's getting late, so I'll go back first."

Qin Mancang quickly stood up and said, "Since we are here, let's have lunch here!"

Wang Hongtao shook his head and refused: "No, Uncle Qin, I have something else to do when I get home. I haven't been home for such a long time, I have to go back and tidy up the house."

"Then let Jingru go with you so she can help clean up." Qin Mancang waved his hand and made the decision for Qin Jingru.

Wang Hongtao agreed with a smile and looked at Qin Jingru, "Then I will take Jingru back first."

Qin Jingru nodded with a red face, said goodbye to her parents and brother, and left the Qin family with Wang Hongtao.

On the way, Wang Hongtao saw Qin Jingru lowering her head and not speaking, thinking she was still shy, so he teased her deliberately, "Why don't you speak? What are you thinking about?"

Qin Jingru looked up at him and said angrily, "No!"

"Oh? What are you thinking about?" Wang Hongtao asked.

Qin Jingru's face turned even redder, and she stammered, "I...I was thinking...thank you for helping our family."

Wang Hongtao smiled and said, "We are one family, so we should keep our differences. If you need any help in the future, just let me know."

Qin Jingru felt warm in her heart after hearing this. She raised her head, looked at Wang Hongtao, and said seriously, "Brother Wang, you are so kind to me."

There was not enough food at home, so Qin Jingru had to go to the reservoir to work hard to earn food every few days. She felt bad about it.

But she couldn't tell Wang Hongtao, and no matter how heartbroken she was, she could only bury the thought deep in her heart.

Now that Wang Hongtao has taken the initiative to send food to her family, Qin Jingru feels as sweet as if she had eaten honey.

Wang Hongtao was somewhat moved by her look and joked, "Do you know that I am good to you? You must serve me well tonight."

"Ah."

The two walked towards home, shoulder to shoulder and hand in hand.

Qin Mancang opened the two bags of grain as soon as Wang Hongtao left.

"This bag of cornmeal belongs to Mantun's family."

"The rest are all from my own family. Look what I have. About ten kilograms of corn flour and two kilograms of rice."

"Boss, with these grains and the relief grain, we can last at least a month!" Qin's mother said in surprise.

Qin Mancang tightly grasped the food, veins popping out on the back of his hand: "Everyone says Jingru is silly and honest, but she found a good son-in-law for our family!"

"So good planning is not as good as good fortune!"

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