The heater in the department store was on.
Yu Li was wearing a red knitted sweater, and her hair was tied back with a rubber band.
Aunt Wang led Xu Pingqiu to the snack section.
He made a simple introduction for both parties.
He said that he wanted to go to the third floor to buy cloth so that the young people could spend time alone.
Xu Pingqiu's eyes lit up.
Yu Li's facial features were very well-defined. She had a straight nose bridge and big eyes.
Her eyebrows were long and thin, and her face was ruddy.
There was a hint of shyness on her face.
Xu Pingqiu was very satisfied. She was much prettier in person than on TV.
It was the first time they met, so the atmosphere was a little awkward.
Xu Pingqiu casually found an excuse to start a conversation.
"I bought something along the way. I don't know if you like it.”
"How can I do that…"
Yu Li was at a loss.
Wasn't it a little inappropriate to receive such a heavy gift on their first meeting?
"It's okay. Just take it boldly. If you don't like me later, just tell me.”
"I'm thick-skinned and broad-minded. I'll be fine after crying for a few days.”
To be honest, Xu Pingqiu had a good first impression of Li.
"It's not that I don't like it. It's quite good…"
Halfway through her sentence, Yu Li felt that it was inappropriate.
"I heard from Aunt Wang that you're already a Level Four Woodworker?"”
"I'll be able to level up five after the new year!" Xu Pingqiu patted his chest.
In his previous life, he was a great craftsman at the level of a professor.
Many old objects in the Forbidden City were repaired by him.
Passing the Level 5 Woodworking Assessment was a piece of cake.
If not for the fact that the factory only organized an assessment once a year.
With his standard, it was not too much to give him a grade-8.
"This is the first time I've heard of someone so young getting a fifth-grade rating.”
"You're so good. You should have been with someone before, right?”
In this era, the salary of workers was linked to their skill level.
If he was a Level 5 Woodworker, he would be able to earn 58.60 yuan a month!
Yu Li occasionally looked up at Xu Pingqiu, but she didn't dare to look him in the eye for the time being.
As for Xu Pingqiu?
He was staring at her so openly.
"I did have one a few years ago. At that time, I had just entered the factory as an apprentice.”
"They complain that my salary is low, and I don't have parents or brothers to help me.”
"She said she was going to get her marriage certificate, but she suddenly went back on her word and married a man from our courtyard.”
"She has already given birth to three children…"
Xu Pingqiu said openly.
If Yu Li was really willing to be with him, these things would definitely not be hidden.
Instead of being exposed by others in the future, it was better to be honest and clear now.
As Xu Pingqiu continued to explain.
Yu Li's brows were tightly furrowed for a moment, then relaxed for a moment.
"So, you're still living in the same courtyard house?”
Yu Li didn't want to ask about the past.
However, if they continued to live in the same courtyard in the future, they would see each other every day.
It was also quite repulsive…
"It's temporary. When the conditions permit, we can move out.”
Xu Pingqiu understood Yu Li's concerns.
Not to mention her, if it wasn't for the system, she had to be in the courtyard house.
Xu Pingqiu had already moved out.
As for what he said, if the conditions allowed it, they could move out.
In fact, he was waiting for the future policy to allow him to buy all of the Jia family's houses.
Wouldn't her family move out then?
"Oh, that's good."
Unknowingly, Yu Li had already put herself in the role of the hostess.
Next, the two of them chatted about some unimportant topics.
Aunt Wang saw that it was almost time.
He strolled down from the third floor and joined the conversation between the two young men.
After a few casual words, he signaled Xu Pingqiu to go back.
"Xiao Li is still at work. Let's stop chatting here today. When I'm free one day, I'll bring you to Xiao Xu's house to introduce you.”
“……”
Yu Li didn't know how to respond.
If she agreed, it would be equivalent to telling Aunt Wang that she had already taken a liking to him.
If he rejected, he was afraid that Xu Pingqiu would misunderstand.
"See you later."
Xu Pingqiu saw her embarrassment and stepped forward to help her.
"See you later."
Yu Li smiled and waved at Xu Pingqiu.
……
They left the department store.
Aunt Wang gave Xu Pingqiu a meaningful look.
"How is it? Do you like it?"
"I don't have a problem with that. I'll have to trouble Aunt to help me find out what the girl's side thinks.”
Xu Pingqiu didn't hide his feelings.
Yu Li was good in all aspects. It would be good if they could live together in the future.
"I saw the way that girl looked at you. There should be a chance.”
"I'll go and make a deal later. Let's set a time and ask the girl to come over for a meal.”
Aunt Wang was also overjoyed.
This matter seemed to be settled.
Back then, he had promised Master Yu that he would come to matchmake, and the other party had promised.
If the marriage was successful, other than the red packet, he would also prepare a separate gift for Aunt Wang.
"You can arrange it." Xu Pingqiu said respectfully.
"When the time comes, you have to prepare a few hard dishes.”
"Don't worry, there's plenty of chicken, duck, fish, and meat. With two plates of prawns, it's guaranteed to be of a higher grade than a banquet in the canteen.”
"Aiyo, kid, you're going to spend a lot of money!”
Aunt Wang started to salivate after hearing the name of the dish.
Just because of this table of good dishes, she had to put in a good word for Master Yu.
The two of them rode along the east street and returned to the courtyard house in the evening.
Just as he reached the door.
Qin Huairu wiped her tears and glared at Xu Pingqiu with a resentful expression.
"What's wrong?"
Aunt Wang was frightened by Qin Huairu's gaze and asked.
"Xu Pingqiu, did you add croton to the smoked meat?”
Qin Huairu's stubbornness flared up as she blocked Xu Pingqiu's path.
"I remember you saying that there will never be a next time.”
Xu Pingqiu's brows furrowed as he questioned Qin Huiru without giving in.
"Even if the child is insensible and has made a mistake, you can't be so cold-hearted and smear croton powder on the smoked meat, right?”
"If anything happens to the child, I don't want to live anymore…"
Qin Huairu sobbed as she wiped her tears away.
"Didn't I tell you to bear the consequences?”
Xu Pingqiu felt that he had no obligation to feel sorry for the Jia family's child.
The smoked meat was hanging in the courtyard. If he didn't steal it, would there be such a mess?
Since he dared to steal, a light punishment was already lenient.
One had to know that in this era, the punishment for theft was very heavy!
"Xu Pingqiu, I finally understand. Aren't you doing this to take revenge on me?”
"But the child is innocent. If there's anything wrong, come at me!”
After Qin Huairu shouted, she was like a deflated balloon.
She staggered and almost fell.
Silly Zhu, who was behind her, stepped forward in time and supported her.
"Xu Pingqiu, are you still a man? How can you use such a sinister method?”
"How old are you? Isn't it normal to be greedy?”
"How about this, how much is your smoked meat? I'll pay for it on behalf of the stick.”
"But there's one thing. You have to pay for the medical fees today!”
Silly Zhu wasn't stupid, he was actually very sly.
With just a few words, he could turn right and wrong upside down.
The cost of half a stick of smoked meat was nothing compared to the medical expenses.
Unfortunately, he had underestimated Xu Pingqiu!
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