Courtyard House: He Daqing Forces Qin Huairu into Marrying at the Beginning

There are also issues related to the wedding and banquet.

In the courtyard house, a banquet is held to invite the neighbors to eat.

The Lou family also had to host a banquet for relatives and friends to offer their blessings to their daughter who was getting married.

Both sides prepare ingredients, arrange chefs, and handle wedding preparations, etc.

All matters must be arranged properly.

We must pay special attention to matters concerning supplies.

He Daqing remembered that the government would soon begin issuing food coupons.

In the decades to come, the entire country will enter the era of ration coupons.

At that time, all kinds of goods will require tickets to purchase.

You can't buy tickets even if you have money.

Therefore, taking advantage of He Yuzhu's joyous occasion, He Daqing did more than just buy his son a brand new set of furniture.

They also bought two sewing machines.

One was given as a wedding gift to He Yuzhu, and the other was for Qin Huairu.

Clothes will be hard to buy in the future, and everyone will have to make do with mending and patching to get by.

Selling fabric and making clothes for oneself has become commonplace.

Having a sewing machine can save a lot of effort.

In late August, just as He Daqing and his son were returning the furniture they had purchased to their home, the neighborhood committee issued an important notice.

The grain coupon system was officially and fully implemented.

Starting today, the era of ration coupons has officially begun.

Chapter 152 Arrangement

Inside the main room of the courtyard, Qin Huairu bent down and looked around a brand-new sewing machine, her eyes occasionally flashing with a sharp light.

"You've been looking for so long, haven't you had enough yet?"

Give your eyes a rest first.

Although this sewing machine has four legs, it won't run away.

There will be plenty of time to look at it later.

He Daqing shook his head and chuckled.

Since the sewing machine was brought home, Qin Huairu has been circling around it for more than an hour.

It seems he really likes this machine.

I've heard of sewing machines and seen them in the newspaper.

However, this is the first time I've actually touched the actual product.

I never imagined we'd have a sewing machine at home so soon.

Qin Huairu straightened up, moved to sit next to her husband, and her face was full of a happy smile.

Like a little girl who has just received her favorite toy.

It must be said that the sewing machine is undoubtedly a friend of women in this era.

Normally, mending clothes requires meticulous stitching, which is time-consuming, laborious, and inconvenient.

It's different with a sewing machine.

Step on the pedal, and the machine rises and falls with a "clack-clack" sound, sewing in no time.

Qin Huairu had already planned to buy some fabric so she could make clothes for her family in the future.

Not only does it fit better, but it also saves money—it's absolutely wonderful!

As she pondered, a shadow suddenly appeared on Qin Huairu's face.

Upon seeing this, He Daqing quickly inquired about the reason.

"Huai Ru, what's wrong?"

Is something bothering you?

Qin Huairu shook her head, sighed, and said helplessly.

"A sewing machine is a great thing, but I don't know how to use it."

Life in the village was simple; not a single household in the entire Qin family village owned a sewing machine.

Every family's clothes had to be mended by hand by women.

Qin Huairu had hardly ever seen a sewing machine since she came to the city, let alone operated one.

"hehe."

After learning the reason, He Daqing couldn't help but laugh and gently comforted his wife.

"What kind of nonsense is this?"

If you don't know how, just practice slowly.

Sewing machines are not difficult to operate; you'll get the hang of them after a few tries.

Practice makes perfect.

"You're so smart and capable, there won't be any problems."

Comforted by her husband, Qin Huairu's gloom dissipated, and she got up to continue studying how to use the sewing machine.

"Brother Daqing, how are the preparations for Zhuzi's wedding going?"

Qin Huairu suddenly turned her head and asked.

He Daqing was in charge of the wedding preparations, so Qin Huairu didn't need to worry too much.

However, since it was ultimately a family matter, Qin Huairu couldn't possibly ignore it.

Moreover, I heard that He Yuzhu married a rich girl.

Qin Huairu was somewhat worried about the relationship between her and her mother-in-law.

Heaven help her, she's only in her early twenties, and she'll be a mother-in-law after only a few years of marriage.

We weren't prepared at all.

"Don't worry."

Don't you know how I handle things?

Home renovation, furniture, wedding banquet...

Everything is arranged.

He Daqing suddenly sighed and said with relief.

"In the blink of an eye, Zhu Zi is getting married."

You know what, he's become much more mature and stable since he got married.

I'm not as impulsive and reckless as before.

"You've really grown up."

Only when a boy is able to shoulder the responsibilities of his family can he grow into a true man.

"Yes, time really flies."

The children have all grown up.

Thinking of her two sons, Qin Huairu was also filled with many emotions.

From two frail little bundles at birth to the mischievous little devils running all over the yard now, it must have taken Qin Huairu countless efforts.

However, she is content as long as her family can live a peaceful and happy life.

"A few days ago, the subdistrict office issued a notice to collect flour purchase vouchers and issue new grain ration books and grain coupons."

From now on, you'll have to use grain coupons to buy any kind of grain.

If you don't have enough food coupons, you can only try your luck on the black market.

I think the regulations will become stricter and stricter in the future, and everything will require ration coupons to purchase.

What do you think our house still needs to be bought?

Buy it now while you can.

Otherwise, things will get very complicated later.

As time went on, He Daqing's sense of urgency actually became less intense.

Because we've basically prepared everything we need.

There is food at home and there is no panic in the heart.

With the supplies stored in the space, my family will never go hungry, no matter what.

As long as you stay calm and get through the toughest days, the future will be bright.

“No, no.

We have everything we need for the house; we don't need to buy anything else.

Qin Huairu waved her hands repeatedly.

He Daqing has a high income, but Qin Huairu still adheres to the attitude of being diligent and thrifty in managing the household.

Aside from unavoidable expenses like meals, social engagements, and holiday gifts, she was very frugal in everything else.

Not at all extravagant or wasteful.

She had experienced hardship and knew all too well that money didn't come easily.