Quick Wear Dream Qiqi

Chapter 418: Passerby in the Period Literature 14

In the summer when Lu Nianqi was seven years old, the poplar trees in the military compound were bright green and the cicadas were chirping louder and louder.

The little girl had two shiny pigtails and was wearing a floral dress that Meng Qiqi had just made for her. She was squatting at the gate of her yard, teasing ants.

She inherited Meng Qiqi's fair skin and Lu Ye's big eyes. When she smiled, there were two shallow dimples at the corners of her mouth. She was recognized as a beautiful girl in the military family compound.

"Niannian, don't squat on the ground, be careful not to catch a cold." Meng Qiqi came out with a basin of freshly washed clothes. The reaction of early pregnancy made her face a little pale, but her eyes were still gentle.

Lu Nianqi raised her head and looked at her mother's slightly bulging belly curiously: "Mom, when will my little brother come out?" Ever since she learned that she was going to have a little brother, the little girl would ask this question several times every day.

Meng Qiqi put down the wooden basin, sat down on the small stool, and gently stroked her daughter's head: "We still have to wait a few months. You are going to be a big sister. You have to help mom take care of your little brother in the future, okay?"

"Okay!" Lu Nianqi nodded vigorously, her little face full of excitement, "I'm going to teach my little brother to sing military songs and take him to watch Dad train!"

As he was speaking, Lu Ye came back in training clothes, his forehead covered in sweat.

"Niannian, Daddy's back!" He picked up his daughter and kissed her on the cheek. "Did you listen to your mother?"

"I'm so good!" Lu Nianqi hugged her father's neck and said proudly, "I'm waiting for my brother to come out!"

Lu Ye looked at Meng Qiqi, his eyes full of tenderness and gratitude.

Ever since Meng Qiqi became pregnant again, he has spent almost all of his spare time taking care of his wife and daughter.

"Are you tired?" He walked over and patted Meng Qiqi's back.

"Not tired." Meng Qiqi shook her head, looking at her husband and daughter, her heart filled with happiness. "Go wash your face quickly, I'll go cook for you."

During dinner, Lu Ye kept picking up food for Meng Qiqi: "Eat more fish, it's good for the child."

Meng Qiqi smiled and said, "I see. You should eat more too. Training is so hard."

Lu Nianqi was eating with gusto, and she didn't forget to say in a baby voice: "Dad, when my brother comes out, let's take him to fly a kite together, okay?"

"Okay!" Lu Ye agreed with a smile, his heart full of longing for the future.

Ever since he had a daughter, Lu Ye has always wanted a son to make up the "good" family. Now that his dream has come true, he takes even better care of Meng Qiqi.

Every morning, he would get up early and prepare breakfast; when he came back in the evening, no matter how tired he was, he would accompany Meng Qiqi for a walk and tell her interesting stories in the army.

The other military wives in the military family compound were all envious of how well Lu Ye treated Meng Qiqi.

Sister Li smiled and said to Meng Qiqi, "Qiqi, you are so lucky. Platoon Leader Lu is so considerate to you."

Meng Qiqi always said with a smile: "He is just straightforward and doesn't know how to say nice things."

However, only Meng Qiqi herself knew that Lu Ye's caring was not only because she was pregnant, but also because of the deep feelings between them.

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No one would have thought that Meng Qiqi and Wang Yuxia, who were once jealous of each other and had a tense relationship, would become best friends who could talk about anything.

All these changes started at the beginning of the decade of turmoil.

That year, Lin Jinghui was placed under isolation and investigation due to some historical issues. Wang Yuxia and her son Lin Xiaobao became the "outcasts" in the military family compound, and were subjected to contempt and exclusion.

Just when she was in the most difficult time, it was Meng Qiqi who extended a helping hand to her.

Regardless of what others said, Meng Qiqi often visited Wang Yuxia and brought her some food and daily necessities.

Once, Lin Xiaobao fell ill and Wang Yuxia was extremely anxious. It was Meng Qiqi who accompanied her to send the child to the clinic overnight and also paid the medical expenses.

"Qiqi, thank you." Wang Yuxia held Meng Qiqi's hand, tears streaming down her face. "I was wrong before. I was always jealous of you and said bad things about you..."

Meng Qiqi shook her head and handed her a handkerchief: "It's all in the past. We are neighbors, and it's only right to help each other."

Since then, Wang Yuxia has completely changed her opinion of Meng Qiqi.

She began to reflect on her behavior and realized how ridiculous her previous jealousy was.

She was also deeply moved by Meng Qiqi's kindness and generosity.

The relationship between the two gradually eased and they began to communicate more.

They buy groceries and cook together, take care of children together, and work together in the small vegetable garden in the military family compound.

In that special era, they supported each other and became each other's most trusted people.

"Qiqi, do you think Jinghui...will be okay?" Wang Yuxia often asked worriedly.

Meng Qiqi always comforted her: "Don't worry, the innocent will be innocent. Brother Lin is a good man, he will be fine."

Under the influence of Meng Qiqi, Wang Yuxia became more and more cheerful and optimistic.

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"Lu Ye, thanks to Qiqi for taking care of Yuxia and the child this time." Lin Jinghui said gratefully.

Lu Ye patted his shoulder and said, "We are all family, why be so polite?"

In this way, with the baptism of time, Meng Qiqi and Wang Yuxia went from being competitors to good friends who could talk about anything.

They experienced the ups and downs of life together and witnessed each other's growth and transformation.

During the ten years of turmoil, social order was in chaos and people were in panic.

With her keen insight, Meng Qiqi knew that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

She began to quietly use her savings and Lu Ye's allowance to purchase properties in various places.

At first, she only bought some old courtyard houses and houses in the county town and surrounding towns.

These houses are cheap but have great potential for appreciation.

She always makes various excuses, such as "buying it for a relative" and "living here after retirement", to cover up her true purpose.

Although Lu Ye didn't know why Meng Qiqi bought so many houses, he trusted his wife unconditionally.

"Qiqi, do whatever you want to do, I support you." He always said this.

With Lu Ye's support, Meng Qiqi felt more confident and bold in carrying out her real estate layout.

She even took the opportunity to visit her parents and bought several courtyard houses in some old alleys in the capital.

These courtyard houses are strategically located and have unique architectural styles. Meng Qiqi knows that they will be priceless in the future.

At the same time, Wang Yuxia was not idle either.

As a reborn person, she naturally knows the future trends.

She also bought several houses with Lin Jinghui's demobilization fee and her own savings over the years.

Although the quantity and quality are not as good as Meng Qiqi's, it has laid a solid foundation for future life.

"Qiqi, do you think the many houses we bought will be useful in the future?" Wang Yuxia sometimes asked worriedly.

Meng Qiqi always said confidently: "Don't worry, Yuxia. These houses will become our greatest wealth in the future."

The two often exchange experiences in buying houses and share information together.

Meng Qiqi would tell Wang Yuxia which houses had potential, and Wang Yuxia would also use her connections to help Meng Qiqi solve some of the problems encountered in the house-buying process.

In that era of material scarcity and tense political atmosphere, buying a house was a very sensitive matter.

Meng Qiqi and Wang Yuxia carefully hid their "wealth" for fear of causing unnecessary trouble.

They carefully kept the house purchase contract and land deeds and never revealed them to outsiders.

Meng Qiqi even used her own space to hide some important documents and valuables to ensure that nothing would go wrong.

These properties are not only their future economic security, but also an important bargaining chip for them to deal with future uncertainties.

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Ten years of turmoil are finally over, and the spring breeze of reform and opening up has blown across the land of China.

For a time, all industries were full of vitality, and the real estate market began to gradually recover.

Meng Qiqi and Wang Yuxia knew that their chance had come.

They no longer hide their enthusiasm for buying houses, but instead boldly go out and buy properties crazily all over the country.

"Yuxia, we must take over that courtyard house in the capital!" Meng Qiqi said excitedly.

"Okay!" Wang Yuxia rubbed her hands eagerly. "I've already made inquiries. Although the price is much higher than before, it's definitely worth it."

The two of them, like generals on the battlefield, made a detailed plan to buy a house.

They frequently traveled between various cities, looking at houses, negotiating prices, and signing contracts, and were very busy.

Meng Qiqi knows the general process of the era and knows which houses in which areas have great potential for appreciation and which properties have development prospects.

Not only did she buy a house herself, she also brought Wang Yuxia with her. Together, the two of them created quite a storm in the real estate market.

"Qiqi, what do you think of this villa?" Wang Yuxia said, pointing to a picture in a real estate magazine.

Meng Qiqi looked at it carefully and said, "The location is good, and the environment is nice. Let's buy it! Not only do we want to buy it, but we also want to decorate it beautifully."

They not only buy residential properties but also start to get involved in commercial real estate.

Office buildings, shops, hotels... As long as there is a project with potential, they will not miss it.

In Meng Qiqi's space, various house purchase contracts and property certificates are piling up like a mountain.

Lu Ye and Lin Jinghui were surprised and proud to see their wives being so "crazy".

"Qiqi, are you going to buy all the houses in China?" Lu Ye joked with a smile.

Meng Qiqi said proudly, "Of course not! I want our children, and our children's children, to have a good life."

Wang Yuxia was not to be outdone: "Jinghui, just wait. When our Xiaobao gets married, I will give him a big villa!"

Lin Jinghui shook his head helplessly, but he was very happy in his heart.

He knew that his wives' efforts were all for the family.

Under the influence of Meng Qiqi and Wang Yuxia, some military families with a keen sense of smell also began to follow them in buying houses.

The most discussed topics in the military family compound are which houses have increased in price and which good real estate projects have been launched.

Meng Qiqi and Wang Yuxia have become the "housing experts" in the military family compound. Everyone will come to them for advice if they have any questions about buying a house.

The two are also happy to share their experiences and help everyone get rich together.

Time flies, and more than ten years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Meng Qiqi's son Lu Nianjun has grown into a handsome and tall young man. After graduating from university, he chose to start his own business and work hard in the wave of reform and opening up.

Lu Nianqi also grew up to be a beautiful young lady and became an excellent teacher.

Wang Yuxia's son Lin Xiaobao inherited his father's legacy, joined the army, performed well in the army, and was soon promoted to officer.

His daughter Lin Xiaoya was admitted to a prestigious university and became an outstanding doctor after graduation.

The children have grown up and are of marriageable age.

Meng Qiqi and Wang Yuxia, two good friends, began to worry about their children's marriages again.

"Qiqi, what do you think of that young man? He is the son of my comrade-in-arms. Now he has his own company and is quite promising." Wang Yuxia said excitedly to Meng Qiqi, holding a photo.

Meng Qiqi took a closer look and said, "Well, he looks quite energetic and steady. If Nian Nian likes him, let them meet."

Lu Nianqi was not opposed to the blind date arranged by her mother and Aunt Wang. She knew they were doing it for her own good.

After several contacts, she and the young man had a good impression of each other and soon established a romantic relationship.

"Mom, I'm getting married." Lu Nianqi told Meng Qiqi with a blushing face.

Meng Qiqi was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes: "Okay, okay! Mom is so happy for you!"

Lu Ye was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. He patted his future son-in-law on the shoulder and said, "Young man, you must treat Nian Nian well in the future, otherwise I will not forgive you!"

The wedding was very grand. Meng Qiqi and Lu Ye prepared a generous dowry for their daughter, including a large flat in the city center.

Wang Yuxia also came with her family to congratulate and presented a generous red envelope.

Not long after, Lu Nianjun also found his own happiness.

His wife is his partner in entrepreneurship. They share the same ideals and have a good relationship.

Meng Qiqi and Lu Ye also prepared generous wedding gifts for their son.

Wang Yuxia's son Lin Xiaobao met the daughter of a military doctor in the army. The two fell in love and soon got married.

In accordance with her previous promise, Wang Yuxia gave her son a large villa as a wedding house.

Her daughter Lin Xiaoya also found her ideal husband, a gentle and elegant university professor.

Seeing that the children have found their own happiness, Meng Qiqi and Wang Yuxia, a pair of good friends, were filled with emotion.

They have experienced the ups and downs of life together, and now they are witnessing their children growing up and starting their own families.

"Qiqi, do you think it's time for us to enjoy a peaceful life?" Wang Yuxia said with a smile.

Meng Qiqi nodded, looking at Lu Ye beside her and the grandchildren playing in the distance, her heart filled with satisfaction: "Yes, it's time for us to take a break."

The children have all started their own families and careers, and Meng Qiqi and Wang Yuxia have gradually withdrawn from the real estate market.

They left most of their properties to their children to manage, and they themselves lived a leisurely and comfortable retirement life.

Every morning, Meng Qiqi and Lu Ye would go for a walk in the park together, and then go home to prepare breakfast for their grandchildren.

In the afternoon, she would drink tea and chat with Wang Yuxia, or go shopping.

In the evening, sitting together as a family to eat dinner and listening to the children talk about their day's experiences became her happiest moment.

Wang Yuxia also lived a life of enjoying her grandchildren.

Her relationship with Lin Jinghui became better and better, and they often went out traveling together, making up for the regrets of their youth.

"Qiqi, look at the specialties I just brought back from Hainan. Try them." Wang Yuxia came to Meng Qiqi's house excitedly, carrying a big bag.

"You, you're spending money recklessly again." Meng Qiqi took the bag with a smile, "Where's Jinghui? Why didn't you come with us?"

"He went to pick up Xiaobao and the others and said they'd have dinner at our house tonight." Wang Yuxia said, "By the way, Qiqi, I've been reading a book recently, and it says..."

The two sat together and talked about everything, just like when they were young.