Courtyard House: Purchasing Agents' Comeback from the Great Famine

Chapter 28 Buying a bicycle and a watch for Qin Jingru

After taking Qin Jingru to the police station to have the official seal stamped and paying a two-yuan management fee, the two left the police station.

Qin Jingru can't ride a bicycle yet, so Wang Feng had to accompany her and push the bike back home.

After passing a traditional Chinese medicine shop, Wang Feng bought some more Chinese medicine and then slowly pushed his bicycle back to No. 95 Courtyard with Qin Jingru.

When I got back to the hospital, it was already 6 p.m., and everyone had already gone home.

"Wang Feng, what's wrong with you today...?"

Before Yan Fugui could finish speaking, he saw Qin Jingru pushing a women's bicycle behind Wang Feng and walking into the front yard.

"Wang Feng, this...this bicycle..."

Before Yan Fugui could finish speaking, Wang Feng said directly, "Teacher Yan, this bicycle is for Jingru."

Yan Fugui stroked the bicycle handlebars, looking at them with envy as if they were the most beautiful women in the world, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets.

Unwittingly, Yan Fugui noticed the watch on Qin Jingru's hand again and exclaimed in surprise.

"Wang Feng, you bought Jingru a bicycle and a watch, that's two big purchases already. How about we throw a couple of tables to celebrate?"

Wang Feng chuckled: "Sure, but I've spent all my money on a bicycle and a watch. How about you lend me some money, Teacher Yan?"

"No, no, my monthly salary is only 27.5 yuan, and I have to support 6 people. I don't have any money to lend you."

While Wang Feng was talking to Yan Fugui, the three aunts and the three Yan brothers came out of the house.

When the three aunties heard that Wang Feng had bought Qin Jingru a bicycle and a watch, they were so envious that their eyes turned red.

Wang Feng didn't chat much with Yan Fugui before heading to the Intermediate People's Court with Qin Jingru.

Yan Jiecheng stared blankly at Qin Jingru's retreating figure, his eyes unblinking, until she was quite a distance away, and he still hadn't come to his senses.

Yan Jiefang nudged Yan Jiecheng and said, "Brother, what are you daydreaming about? Come on, let's go see what's going on."

"oh oh."

Back at the Intermediate People's Court, Wang Feng and Qin Jingru immediately saw Qin Huairu, who was washing clothes again.

"sister!"

Qin Jingru shouted, and Qin Huairu looked up and saw Qin Jingru pushing a brand new women's bicycle.

"Jingru, this...you bought this bicycle?"

Qin Jingru smiled sweetly and said proudly, "Wang Feng bought it for me. How is it? Isn't it beautiful?"

Just as Qin Huairu was about to speak, Qin Jingru showed off her watch, saying, "Sis, Brother Wang Feng bought me a watch too. Look, it cost 126 yuan! It really broke my heart."

Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu felt her mouth go dry, and her heart felt as if it had been struck by a heavy hammer. She really wanted to cry.

Why, why is Jingru's man so good to her? Her man is not only a mama's boy, but also a good-for-nothing. He has been learning to be a fitter for 8 years and is still only a first-class craftsman.

I heard that Wang Feng was promoted to deputy section chief today, with a salary of 87.5 yuan. We're both men, so why is there such a big difference?

"Sis? Why aren't you saying anything? Are you unhappy that Brother Wang Feng bought me a bicycle and a watch?" Qin Jingru asked, feigning surprise.

Qin Huairu forced back her tears and managed a weak smile, replying dryly, "No...no, Wang Feng bought you a bicycle and a watch, how could I not be happy? I'm just so happy. Jingru, I really envy you. Wang Feng is so good to you."

"Hehe, I also think that Brother Wang Feng is really good to me."

"Jingru, this...this bicycle, did Wang Feng buy it for you?"

Qin Jingru turned around and saw Aunt Wu walking over with a group of older women and young wives.

Qin Jingru smiled happily and nodded, saying, "It was bought for me by Brother Wang Feng; it cost a full 178 yuan."

As she spoke, she intentionally or unintentionally extended her wrist, revealing the watch on her wrist.

"Oh my, Jingru, is your watch new too? Did Wang Feng buy it for you?" a young woman in the courtyard exclaimed.

Qin Jingru gave a soft "hmm," which was taken as an admission.

Seeing this, a group of middle-aged women and young wives were extremely envious.

"Jingru, you're so lucky. You've only been married for two days, and they've already bought you a bicycle and a watch. I heard Wang Feng was promoted to deputy section chief today, with a salary of 87.5 yuan. Oh my, how can we possibly spend all that money?"

"Yes, Wang Feng is so good to his wife. If my husband were half as good as Wang Feng, I would be content."

"Come on, you should be grateful that your man doesn't beat you when he's drunk."

A group of middle-aged women and young wives were chattering away. Seeing this, Qin Jingru pulled Wang Feng back into the house.

Since I've already shown off, there's no point in showing off any further.

Qin Huairu returned to the Jia family like a walking corpse. For some reason, she felt extremely uncomfortable seeing Wang Feng treating Jingru so well.

Back inside, Qin Jingru said to Wang Feng with a big smile, "Brother Wang Feng, I'm so happy today!"

Wang Feng flicked Qin Jingru on the forehead and laughed, "You really like showing off that much?"

"Hehe, Brother Wang Feng, you don't know, I love seeing other people's envious eyes the most. When Sister Huai Ru married into the city, all the girls in our village were so envious of her. Now it's other people's turn to envy me, of course I'm happy."

Wang Feng waved his hand: "Alright, it's getting late. Go cook dinner, it'll be dark soon. I'll teach you how to ride a bicycle tomorrow."

"Hey, Wang Feng, you take a rest first, I'll go cook right away."

......

Just as Qin Jingru was cooking, a huge uproar had already broken out in the courtyard.

Whether it was Wang Fengsheng becoming deputy section chief or buying Qin Jingru a bicycle and a watch, these were major events for the institute.

Wang Feng became the first cadre in the compound, and also the first person to buy his wife a bicycle and a watch, which made the young wives in the compound look at their husbands with resentment.

Qin Jingru cooks very quickly; the meal was ready in no time.

At the dinner table, Qin Jingru ate a bite of braised pork and a bite of steamed bun, and she felt that even the air was sweet.

"Brother Wang Feng, there's something I almost forgot. We brought home two old hens. Should we use them to make soup, or keep them to lay eggs?"

"Keep it for laying eggs. It's a waste to eat the old hen directly. I'll make a chicken coop later, and you can feed it every day."

"Uh-huh."

After finishing the meal, Wang Feng took out one hundred yuan and handed it to Qin Jingru, saying, "Jingru, take this one hundred yuan. You can buy whatever you need in the future, including oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar."

Qin Jingru took the money and said firmly, "Brother Wang Feng, don't worry, I won't waste this money."

"Brother Wang Feng, I just heard Aunt Wu say that you were promoted to deputy section chief today, is that true?"

Wang Feng nodded.

"Hehe, Brother Wang Feng, you're amazing."

Qin Jingru praised Wang Feng, then asked, "So, starting next month, your salary will be 87.5 yuan?"

Wang Feng nodded.

Hearing the definite answer, Qin Jingru smiled happily. Now that she was a cadre's wife, she would definitely tell the villagers about it when she returned to Qin Family Village.

After finishing their meal, Qin Jingru filled a basin with hot water and said to Wang Feng, "Brother Wang Feng, please sit down, I'll wash your feet."

Upon hearing this, Wang Feng did not refuse. He had only married Qin Jingru because he thought she was caring and obedient, and this was a perk he deserved.