jdhmnovel Chapter 261 Happy Encounter
Chapter 261 Happy Encounter
Chapter 261 Happy Encounter
The familiar bathing formula is still there, just in a different way.
Qiu Huoming returned to the door, quickly took off his clothes, hung them on the wall next to him, and slid into the space surrounded by plastic...
You know what, this way, the bathing experience is indeed much better. Not only is the space several times larger, but the heat is also effectively confined.
After taking a shower and changing into new clothes, Qiu Huoming felt refreshed. He opened the door and walked out.
In the yard, Qiu Jianshe and Chen Suniang had already unpacked the outer packaging of the washing machine.
(Authentic goods, old items from more than 40 years ago)
The two of them were standing next to the washing machine with the instruction manual, reading it over and over again.
The sky had already brightened, but not completely. The horizon was tinged with white, and the lights in the yard were off.
Qiu Huoming put down the wash basin and the dirty clothes in his hands, wiped his hair with a towel, and walked over with a smile, "Do you understand? This thing is not difficult to install."
Qiu Jianshe handed the instruction manual to Qiu Huoming, "What is written here? It's all in foreign languages..."
When the bathroom was first built, it was mainly used for bathing, and no electrical sockets were reserved.
Qiu Huoming yawned. He didn't feel sleepy just now, but now that his work was done, he felt sleepy instead.
Qiu Huoming lifted the washing machine inside, and Qiu Jianshe took a few quick steps forward and lent a hand.
Speaking of maintenance, Qiu Huoming suddenly thought of Ding Yu's elder brother Ding Hao. He opened an appliance repair shop on South Street last year, but he didn't know how the business was going.
Qiu Jianshe nodded and said, "In this cold winter, we don't have to wash clothes in the river with cold water anymore..."
Chen Suniang pressed it obediently.
The warmth under his feet slowly brought him to sleep.
While a few people were talking, the laundry tub began to spin and a vibrating sound was heard, which scared Chen Suniang.
Probably while Qiu Huoming was taking a bath, Chen Suniang filled a thermos bottle for him. This bottle was the medical glass bottle he brought back last time when he was hanging medicine. It was wrapped with a thick towel to prevent his feet from getting burned...
"Well, this is the start button next to it. Press it and the machine will start running..."
She reached out and pinched Qiu Huoming's wrist, "You've lost weight."
"Try it first?" Qiu Huoming plugged in the socket and turned to ask Chen Suniang.
These days, if imported items break down, it’s hard to find anyone to repair them.
"Smart! You're right, this is the spin-drying time. From now on, you can put wet sheets in to spin dry. Even in winter, they will be dry quickly..."
"Oh, come on."
Qiu Huoming opened the laundry tub and motioned for Chen Suniang to throw the dirty clothes in.
Chen Suniang asked, "There's a lot of moisture in the bathroom, and I'm afraid this appliance will be affected. Why don't we put it next to the sink? I'll build a canopy for it."
Qiu Huoming got up quickly, put on his cotton trousers, put on his old cotton jacket, smoothed his messy hair, then put on his socks and sneakers.
Qiu Huoming breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the machine was functioning normally, and it was worth it for him to carry it back from so far away.
Qiu Huoming rubbed his eyes and walked to the door. As soon as the door opened, he heard his younger sister's voice. She shouted in the kitchen: "Mom, my brother is out."
"That's too much of a hindrance. It will age easily when exposed to strong sunlight. This outer shell is made of plastic and is specially used in the bathroom. As long as the edges are not rotten, moisture cannot get in. This power cord needs to be connected to the power strip. Plug it in when in use and unplug it when not in use..."
"Mom, turn the rotary button on the left. Do you see it? This is the washing time. If there are a lot of clothes or they are particularly dirty, it will take longer to wash..."
Qiu Huoming:...
As soon as he stretched out his legs, he felt a heat coming from the soles of his feet. He touched it with his toes and immediately knew what it was.
He opened the window of the hut. The sun was shining brightly outside. From here, he could see someone pulling a rope with a long bamboo pole in the middle. The rope was tied with his changed clothes and towel. This must be the work of Chen Suniang...
The accessories are all stuffed into the drum, and installing the accessories is effortless.
He returned to the cabin and closed the door. He could still hear the vibrating sound of the washing machine next door. He smiled, took off his old cotton-padded jacket, lifted the quilt, and lay down in it.
Qiu Jianshe took two pillowcases and put them in as well.
This is a twin-drum washing machine, the most advanced washing machine of this era.
Qiu Huoming smiled and said, "When it's done, we'll put the wet clothes into the drum on the right. Do you see this button over here?"
"Wow, this is a washing machine. The force... is much greater than that of a human." Chen Suniang stood next to the washing machine, her face full of amazement.
I don't know how long I slept, but there was a knock on the door, and my little sister's cheerful voice came through the door, "Brother, get up and eat..."
Chen Suniang took a closer look and said, "I know, this is the spin-drying time!"
He reached out and pressed the power button, and the machine lit up. He introduced, "This is the switch."
Chen Suniang carefully turned it to the ten-minute position and paused. "Is this all right?"
After a while, the installation was completed. Chen Suniang took the extension cord and hung it on the hook.
Suddenly I heard the sound of running water...
Qiu Huoming took the instruction manual and glanced at it. There were only English and Japanese. He went through the general idea and felt more confident. Then he moved the washing machine to the door of the bathroom.
The Japanese characters on the button were similar to the Chinese and were easy to understand. Qiu Huoming sprinkled a handful of soap powder and closed the lid.
"Wait, we can't waste water. Old Qiu, bring the pillowcases from our room..." While instructing Qiu Jianshe, she brought in the dirty clothes that Qiu Huoming had just placed outside.
"Huo Ming, go back to your room and sleep. I'll call you for lunch..." Chen Suniang looked sympathetic, "You must have suffered a lot outside these few days..."
Chen Suniang stuck her head out of the window in the kitchen and said, "Come in quickly. You guys eat first. There is also a soup that will be ready soon."
After that, she said to her younger sister: "You go eat too, like a naughty monkey, wash your hands first..."
Qiu Huoming responded with a smile, pushed open the door and walked in.
Several dishes were already placed on the dining table in the living room, and the TV on top of the chest of drawers was on, broadcasting a news program.
When Qiu Jianshe saw Qiu Huoming coming in, he stood up from his chair with the newspaper in his hand and said, "Wake up, the food is good today, come and have a drink with me."
"Hey, Dad, you and Mom don't have to go to work today?" Qiu Huoming asked in confusion.
As soon as he finished speaking, the eldest sister who came out from the inner room continued the conversation: "Brother, are you stupid? Dad doesn't go to work at noon..."
Qiu Huoming glanced at the wall clock. It was already half past twelve. He had actually slept for five hours.
"Squeak", the door was pushed open again, and the little sister held the door open, shouting, "Don't move, the soup is coming..."
Chen Suniang walked in carefully carrying a pot of hot soup.
"Old Qiu, hurry up and get a mat!"
Qiu Jianshe looked around but didn't find the usual mat, so he simply took the newspaper in his hand, folded it twice, and put it on the table.
"Have you finished reading the newspaper?" Chen Suniang asked.
"It's okay. After dinner, I can pick it up and read it..."
Chen Suniang rolled her eyes at him, then looked at Qiu Huoming with a smile on her face, "Huoming, come sit down and taste mom's cooking."
"Hongye, Hongshuang, take the bowl and chopsticks..."
The younger sister said with a smile, "I have them all."
She walked in unsteadily, holding a stack of dishes in her arms.
Qiu Huoming was startled and hurried over to take the bowl and chopsticks in his hands.
Qiu Jianshe took out two cups from the glass cabinet in the chest of drawers, and also took out an opened bottle with half of the wine left in it.
"Last time your grandfather and third uncle came, I drank with them..."
He sat down and filled his and Qiu Huoming's cups.
Qiu Huoming took the cup and asked, "Dad, did Third Uncle-in-law return the money behind him?"
Qiu Jianshe laughed and said, "It's paid back. The village is like celebrating the New Year. I told him not to open a factory. Now there is little money and everyone can still live in peace. When there is more money, his body won't be able to bear it..."
Qiu Huoming nodded and said, "Dad is right. Unless the brigade or the village sets up a collective factory, individuals should not have any idea about it."
"Even if you are interested, now is not the right time. Let's wait and see..."
Seeing that his son agreed with him, Qiu Jianshe felt relieved. "After going out, my horizons have been broadened a lot. Come on, let's drink the first cup together."
Chen Suniang slapped him and said, "Don't drink! Eat the food first."
Qiu Jianshe's arrogance immediately disappeared and he picked up the chopsticks awkwardly.
Chen Suniang picked up the braised chicken leg and handed it to Qiu Huoming, "Huoming, eat this chicken leg first..."
Qiu Huoming glanced at his elder and younger sisters.
The eldest sister immediately expressed her attitude, "I agree that the chicken leg belongs to the eldest brother!"
The younger sister also responded: "I agree."
Chen Suniang said with a smile: "Eat, your mouths are as sweet as honey..."
After eating the chicken leg, Qiu Huoming chatted and drank with Qiu Jianshe. Before he knew it, he had finished half a bottle of wine.
He shook his head, feeling strange. He was not drunk at all today. The same was true for Qiu Jianshe. Apart from his flushed face, there was nothing unusual.
Qiu Huoming took a look at the bottle and asked, "Dad, when was the last time you drank with Grandpa and the others?"
Qiu Jianshe burped, "During the National Day, your third uncle came to give me some fruit..."
Qiu Huoming counted on his fingers and realized that it had been two and a half months. The alcohol in the wine had probably all disappeared...
After dinner, Qiu Jianshe blushed, took his bag, and went to work with Chen Suniang.
The eldest sister rushed to wash the dishes.
Qiu Huoming simply squatted in the yard and maintained his bicycle.
The little sister squatted beside him and watched him clean the car. Qiu Huoming suddenly remembered something. He turned his head and asked, "Hongshuang, where is your Hei Niu?"
The little sister sighed regretfully, "The bird has grown up and flown away..."
Qiu Huoming was embarrassed. His eldest sister poked her head out of the kitchen and said, "It's so cold. He should fly to a warmer place..."
"I read in a magazine that cuckoos are also migratory birds. When the weather gets cold, they fly south with their flocks..."
The younger sister continued to sigh and said, "It's going to get married."
Qiu Huoming was overjoyed. His little sister was indeed the family treasure. "Maybe it will fly back in the spring."
The little sister's worried expression finally eased a little. She pointed at a wooden box under the eaves and said, "Brother, look, that's Hei Niu's nest."
Qiu Huoming then realized that there was an extra thing in his home. "It's quite nice."
It's rare for ordinary parents to spoil their children like this.
"Dad won't let me, but Mom is the best. She built the nest with me..."
The eldest sister washed the dishes and came out, "You are the one crying. You said that the reed chicken has a nest, but why doesn't the black girl have one..."
The younger sister blushed for a rare moment, she lowered her head and said sadly: "I couldn't even keep it in the nest."
The eldest sister squatted down with her, "It's okay, it will definitely come back."
Qiu Huoming stood up, put the rag away, washed his hands, leaned down and touched his little sister's hair, "Don't be sad, everything will be fine when spring comes. Let's go, let's go play with Brother Ding Yu..."
The little sister raised her head, her eyes shining, "Then I'll change into new clothes..."
Qiu Huoming also had to go back to pack his things, so he answered and went back to his room first.
He opened his backpack, took out the pocket radio that had accompanied him along the way, and then took out two assembled parts and put them all into the cloth bag.
After a while, I heard some noise and it seemed that the two of them came out.
Qiu Huoming walked out with a cloth bag slung across his shoulder and ordered, "Lock the door."
After locking the door of my little house, I turned around and saw that my elder and younger sisters had both changed into red cotton-padded jackets, and their hair was neatly combed into ponytails with red bows tied at the back.
One is tall and the other is short, both have bright eyes and white teeth, and are very cute.
"Oh, Brother Ding Yu must be stunned." Qiu Huoming smiled and kicked away the stand of the bicycle's rear seat.
"Let's go, let's go..."
Qiu Huoming pushed the cart out of the yard, and the eldest sister locked the door familiarly.
"As usual, the younger sister sits in the front and the older sister sits in the back."
Qiu Huoming stepped onto the bus and stopped on one foot, leaving the front seat empty.
The younger sister walked quickly to the front, and Qiu Huoming reached out and lifted her up to sit on the horizontal bar. "It's so heavy."
The eldest sister sat in the back seat and said, "My younger sister is a big eater, but she only gained weight but not height..."
The younger sister sat in the front, stretched out her hand to grab the handlebars, and replied: "Mom said that when you were in elementary school, you were also a shorty..."
Qiu Huoming chuckled, "Everyone will grow taller. Sit tight, let's go..."
He pushed hard and the car moved forward smoothly.
The afternoon sun makes my body warm, and the wind blows on my body, bringing a slight chill.
We rode our bicycle along Dongmenwai Street, crossed the bridge, and soon arrived at Dingjia Lane.
The gate of the Ding family's courtyard was closed. Qiu Huoming parked the car in front of the door and asked his two sisters to get out first. Then he pushed the car and knocked on the door.
After a while, Ding Yu's lazy voice came, "The door is not locked, come in by yourself, you don't have the key!"
Qiu Huoming pushed hard, and the door creaked open halfway, and the little sister jumped in first.
Ding Yu exclaimed, "Hongshuang, it's you. Why are you here today? Have you eaten? I bought some candy, give you some..."
Qiu Huoming pushed his bicycle in and parked it without saying a word.
The eldest sister followed him into the yard.
Ding Yu turned around when he heard the noise and looked over. He was stunned for a moment, then he quickly ran over, approached Qiu Huoming, stretched out his arms and held Qiu Huoming firmly in place, "Huozi, you're back. Fatty missed you so much..."
Qiu Huoming struggled to break free but failed, "Hey, let go..."
Hongye covered her mouth and laughed. Ding Yu then let go of her hand awkwardly, "When did you come back?"
Qiu Huoming smiled and said, "Today, as soon as I came back, I came to look for you."
Ding Yu's fat face was full of smiles. "Hey, Huozi is really nice. Come on, let's bring the sisters in to talk..."
He excitedly led them to sit down in the living room, and took out three cassettes from under the coffee table in the living room as if presenting a treasure. "I asked someone to record these, so you better keep an eye out."
Qiu Huoming glanced at it and asked, "Whose?"
Ding Yu laughed so hard that his body shook. "Who else could it be? My Fatty..."
Qiu Huoming felt a chill, "Take it away! Don't dirty my ears!"