1960s: The crazy life after the alchemy furnace became a spirit

Chapter 42 Good stuff

"What did you buy?"

Chen Hongxia was carrying the things she had bought, looking at Gu Qingwu and asking curiously, "I wonder what this person bought, why is there such a big bag?"

"Sister-in-law, wait until you get home and read it."

Gu Qingwu pretended to be mysterious and said that in fact, many people asked her if there was cotton in her bag, but she just laughed it off and changed the subject. She didn't want to explain so many times.

Chen Hongxia also knew that this was not the time to discuss this topic, so she didn't say anything more.

"I bought the yarn. I bought it just as you asked."

Chen Hongxia said this as she took the woolen quilt out of the backpack.

Gu Qingwu looked at the wool, smiled and nodded.

"I went to buy wool this time, and the service attitude of those people was very good."

Chen Hongxia said to Gu Qingwu with a smile. Gu Qingwu raised her eyebrows. She believed that as long as those people were not stupid, they would not be like that female salesperson, who would say all kinds of disgusting words when she disliked someone.

In other words, only people with background but no brains would do this.

"Okay."

Gu Qingwu said with a smile, not wanting to waste her breath.

"The woman was driven away."

Chen Hongxia also knew that even if she reported this matter to the army, at most she would be scolded by the department store, and there would be nothing she could do.

"As long as the other party's backers are not defeated, it doesn't matter if the other party is driven away. He will come back soon."

Gu Qingwu said in a cold voice that those people were acting for them. She actually knew this. It was precisely because she knew this that Gu Qingwu was so careless.

"Anyway, let's just vent our anger."

Chen Hongxia saw the matter clearly, and Gu Qingwu nodded.

The two of them chatted and laughed and started ordering food.

The two of them didn't order anything, just two bowls of noodles and a few buns. The buns were to be taken back, and the noodles were for the two of them to eat.

To be honest, Gu Qingwu was not full, but thinking about it in front of Chen Hongxia, she decided not to buy too much.

"Sister-in-law, Qin Haonan and I are getting married. Do we have to treat us?"

Gu Qingwu suddenly thought of this matter, and she felt that treating guests should be a custom in the family compound.

"You're getting married, you should treat us."

Chen Hongxia didn't say anything about it. Treating guests is the custom of everyone in Yuexing. She didn't tell Gu Qingwu about this some time ago. The main reason was that Gu Qingwu still had the wound on his head some time ago. She felt that if she told him, Gu Qingwu would not be able to cook. Besides, Qin Haonan was on a mission.

"You're both married, why are you still calling me by my full name?"

Chen Hongxia looked at Gu Qingwu curiously, and Gu Qingwu was a little dazed.

"Ah, I'm used to it."

She is indeed used to calling him that, as for changing the name, she will talk about it when the time comes.

"It doesn't matter what you shout."

After the two finished their lunch and packed their big meat buns, they found the place to get on the bus. When they arrived, they saw that many people who had come together in the morning had already returned.

Seeing those people, Gu Qingwu didn't say anything, but just nodded to them out of habit. As for talking, Gu Qingwu said that their relationship was not that good, so it was better not to talk.

That's not necessary.

Everyone was used to Gu Qingwu's temper. Even if they had opinions about the fact that Gu Qingwu didn't talk to them, they would at most say a few words to her behind her back. They didn't dare to say anything in front of her.

……

"Sister-in-law, do you want cotton?"

After returning to the family compound, Gu Qingwu dragged Chen Hongxia to her home. When Gu Qingwu opened her door and took out a big bag of cotton, Chen Hongxia's eyes lit up.

With so much cotton, there is still some left over after making a quilt weighing eight kilograms. Besides, who would be willing to make a quilt weighing eight kilograms?

"want."

Chen Hongxia said without thinking that with so much cotton, Gu Qingwu and his wife would not be able to use it all.

"How come you are so lucky?"

Chen Hongxia said with emotion, Gu Qingwu smiled but said nothing, this cotton is from his own space, as for buying it on the black market, don't dream about it, this cotton will not be washed unless you spend a hundred or eighty yuan.

"It's the right amount."

Chen Hongxia added, and Gu Qingwu nodded.

"Just give it according to what the department store says."

It didn't cost much, or even no money at all.

"No, give me the price on the black market. I want five kilograms. A kilogram of cotton on the black market is ten yuan."

Chen Hongxia knew the black market price, but Gu Qingwu didn't expect a pound of cotton to be so expensive.

"Oh well."

Gu Qingwu didn't refuse. If she didn't ask for money, Chen Hongxia would feel uneasy. If she asked for less, she would also feel uneasy.

"There was a food shortage some time ago, and food has just arrived recently. If you want to treat us, call me and I will help you. However, don't be too nice."

Chen Hongxia worriedly warned Gu Qingwu, and Gu Qingwu understood what Chen Hongxia meant. They bought a lot of meat today, which would be enough for a dinner party.

"I'll discuss it with Qin Haonan. If he says he'll treat us, then we'll treat you."

Gu Qingwu actually didn't want to treat anyone, not because she was reluctant to spend money on food and meat, but because she was too lazy to entertain anyone.

This is the fundamental reason why she doesn't want to treat guests.

When Chen Hongxia heard what Gao Gu Qingwu said, she nodded. When it comes to treating guests, the decision should really be made by the men. After all, women like them don't know when they rest.

The two chatted and laughed, and Gu Qingwu gave the cotton to Chen Hongxia, who gave him fifty yuan.

"Next time you come across such good cotton, buy more. This stuff never goes bad."

Chen Hongxia thought that Gu Qingwu might encounter such good cotton in the future, so she reminded Gu Qingwu a few words.

"it is good."

She doesn't lack this thing. If she really needs it, she can just take it from the space.

After dividing the spoils, Chen Hongxia happily took the things and went home.

Gu Qingwu began to pack up the things she brought back. She pickled the pork belly with salt and cleaned the bones and threw them into the pot to stew. They would have noodles tonight. The hand-rolled noodles with bone soup should taste good.

As for the offal, Gu Qingwu also planned to clean it up and stew it after eating the noodles, so that it would be delicious tomorrow.

Gu Qingwu was not worried about the dinner party, as she estimated that they would hold it on Sunday. The troops also had a day off on Sundays, so they would rest after training.

I just don’t know whether Qin Haonan and the others will go on a mission.

The day after tomorrow is Sunday, and Gu Qingwu plans to confirm the time for the dinner party with Qin Haonan.

If the pork belly can no longer be kept by then, she will just change it.

Anyway, she is the one who cooks, so when the time comes, she will just blanch the meat in water. I guess those people won’t be able to tell whether the pork belly is fresh or pickled.

"What are you doing?"

Qin Haonan came back and saw Gu Qingwu washing herself at the well in the yard. He raised his eyebrows.

This thing doesn't taste good. He doesn't know why his wife would think of buying it.

"Wash it clean and stew it in the evening."

Gu Qingwu explained, and Qin Haonan rolled up his sleeves when he heard this.

(End of this chapter)