novelden Chapter 194 A down-to-earth girl
Chapter 194 A down-to-earth girl
Chapter 194 A down-to-earth girl
In the middle of Qiu Huoming's words, he suddenly lowered his head and took out the radio from his backpack. He put the radio on the dining table, "This has been repaired. I replaced the spare parts and re-soldered the power supply."
"How much? I'll give it to you." Zhao Jiamin put down the bowl and reached out to touch the radio, with a hint of joy in her voice.
"It hurts your feelings to talk about money. Don't worry, these are free. I..." Qiu Huoming lowered his voice, "I moved the spare parts of Lao Xu's radio..."
"The Great Shift of Heaven and Earth?"
"This is a kind of martial arts move. You see, Qian is up and Kun is down. The so-called big move is upside down..."
Zhao Jiamin chuckled, "You can definitely talk to my uncle, he always likes these things..."
As soon as she finished speaking, she quickly looked around and saw two annoying people walking this way.
Her face darkened, and Qiu Huoming followed her gaze and looked over. They were Tan Jialiang and Cai Jiwei.
"After eating, let's go." Zhao Jiamin said.
"Let's go." Qiu Huoming put the radio back into his backpack.
"This thing is too big, put it in my bag first, and I'll bring it to you later."
"Ah."
Qiu Huoming sent her to the downstairs of Dong8 dormitory. He took out the radio and handed it to her, "You have changed departments. Do you want to change dormitories?"
Zhao Jiamin shook his head, "I definitely can't change my position this semester. I can't say for sure next semester."
"That Shan Fang, be careful." Qiu Huoming warned.
"I understand." She hugged the radio and said with a smile, "Teacher Qiu, goodbye..."
After Qiu Huoming returned to the dormitory for a long time, Yang Shijun and the other three finally returned.
"Hey, you left early, there was a fight in the cafeteria just now..." Wen Yuanyi said excitedly.
Chen Xi sneered, "I heard that the person who got into the fight was in sports. Who do you think the one who got beaten was?"
"The guy opposite our dormitory..."
Qiu Huoming was stunned and said, "Who is opposite? There are so many people."
"What's the opposite door? It's diagonally opposite, that Senior Brother Zhou!"
"Why did they make a fuss?"
"He said he wanted to exchange goods, so he bought a pocket radio. Senior Brother Zhou refused to exchange it and said that he would repair it. Then the two of them started to argue, and then they started fighting..." In the end, Wen Yuanyi's thinking was clearer. It was clear in just a few words.
"Is it serious?" Qiu Huoming asked.
"It was pulled away, it's not serious." Chen Xi replied.
Qiu Huoming felt relieved.
He went to the opposite door to check, but he hadn't come back yet.
Fights among students often occur, but no one reports the incident to the school and the matter is usually ignored.
If someone files a complaint, as long as it doesn't cause a big fuss, the focus is usually on criticism and education.
Zhou Haifu has a small business and pays more attention to money. If it were Qiu Huoming, he would definitely replace him. Reputation is sometimes more important than temporary gains and losses.
But this matter is uncertain, and the lack of guarantee is an excuse deliberately made by Cai to deal with Zhou Haifu...
Qiu Huoming has been busy with the English Corner these days. He leaves early and comes back late, but he doesn’t meet Zhou Haifu. People in their dormitory said that he hasn’t come back these days, but he still has classes. It’s possible that he went out of his way to attend classes these days. Avoid anyone named Cai.
Sunday is here in the blink of an eye.
Early in the morning, several people in dormitory 202 hurriedly walked to Building 100. A total of about people signed up for this exam and were arranged by the school to sit in a large classroom, one for each person.
Today is the written test. Half of the written test is multiple choice questions. Everyone is sure that even if they write blindly, there is a high probability that they will get points.
Qiu Huoming got the paper and read it from beginning to end. The content was not difficult. The person who set the questions took practicality into consideration, and almost all of them revolved around the Canton Fair-related content.
There were a few dialogues that happened to be practiced in the ‘English Corner’.
Qiu Huoming calmed down and began to answer the questions.
The exam lasted for one and a half hours. Most of the students at this time were doing well in the written exam, and several submitted their papers in advance.
After Qiu Huoming finished writing, he glanced at his watch. It was exactly an hour before he checked it over again. There were no mistakes, and then he got up and handed in the paper.
Not long after waiting outside, Zhao Jiamin came out.
"How was the test?" Qiu Huoming asked.
"Anyway, I've written it down, and I think it's pretty normal."
"Let's go, go to the door to catch a ride first."
The two walked side by side to the No. 22 bus stop.
It was very close to the school gate, and it didn't take long for the two of them to arrive.
There are always many people at the bus station on Sundays. Two people queued at the back of the queue, and it was not until the second bus stopped that it was their turn.
There was no room left in the car, so the two simply squeezed to the back and stood at the innermost side of the car.
The car drove for nearly an hour, and Zhao Jiamin pulled Qiu Huoming forward, "This stop is here..."
Qiu Huoming has also been here, in Dongshan District.
This is also the old city, which has not been renovated yet and has many old buildings.
After getting out of the car, Zhao Jiamin walked around the familiar roads and took him into an alley. The houses here were very Lingnan-style. Some houses on both sides of the alley had half a fence at the door and a It is made of wood and carved with auspicious patterns. Although the color has faded, the charm still remains.
Some families have flowers planted in their yards, which look colorful and festive.
"Classmate Zhao, what should we have for lunch?"
"Don't be impatient, just follow me." Zhao Jiamin gave up and continued walking forward.
Not long after, Qiu Huoming smelled the aroma of food...
He touched his belly, but before he could speak, he heard Zhao Jiamin laughing: "We're here."
In front is a family's yard, covered with an awning, which looks like the prototype of a food stall.
There were three small round tables inside, and several people were already sitting there. Next to it was the kitchen, the door was wide open, and a dark and thin aunt in front of the stove was facing them, diligently stir-frying a pot of rice.
A dark little girl huddled by the firepit, pulling the bellows.
The closer you get, the stronger the scent becomes.
"Ronggu, please bring two bowls of rice." Zhao Jiamin entered the yard and called towards the kitchen.
"Okay, take a seat first, you'll be fine in a moment." Rong Gu responded with a smile.
Zhao Jiamin pulled Qiu Huoming to sit at the innermost table. She skillfully held the teapot on the table and scalded their cups and chopsticks before filling the cups with water.
Qiu Huoming took a sip. It was herbal tea, and it was still hot in the mouth.
Not long after, Ronggu came out carrying a tray with several large bowls layered on top of it.
Everyone here had a part.
Qiu Huoming looked at the bowl placed in front of him and fiddled with it with chopsticks, "Glutinous rice?"
"That's right. It's glutinous rice. It contains peanuts, squid, mushrooms, Chinese sausage, fish cakes, bamboo shoots, kohlrabi and green onions. Good glutinous rice is easy to identify. Look, each grain of rice should be distinct..."
Listening to Zhao Jiamin's introduction, Qiu Huoming's appetite was aroused. He quickly took a mouthful of rice and praised, "It's delicious!"
This was the most delicious meal Qiu Huoming had ever eaten in Yangcheng. Even in later generations, he had eaten similar meals, but none were as good as this.
"To make this rice, you must be patient. The rice must be soaked and cooked thoroughly. It must be cooked in a large pot. The ingredients must be prepared in sequence and each one is indispensable. Many people in other places like to cook it quickly..."
"Little girl, you are very knowledgeable about my glutinous rice. My braised eggs are also delicious. Do you want some?" Rong Gu came over to add herbal tea and asked casually.
"Come on, it's rare for anyone to treat you to dinner." Qiu Huoming said unceremoniously.
Rong Gu pursed her lips and smiled, then turned and entered the kitchen.
Zhao Jiamin glared at him, "Beat the autumn wind..."
"How about I treat you to this meal? I have money..."
Zhao Jiamin snorted coldly, "I also have money, and the illustrations I draw..." Before she could finish her words, she stopped, and then continued: "Forget it, I've said it all, I draw illustrations for some magazines now, just barely. …It’s passable.”
After speaking, the little girl deliberately showed a hint of arrogance on her face.
"It's amazing!" Qiu Huoming praised: "Then I should eat more."
A plate of two braised eggs was delivered, "These are freshly braised, very fresh."
After Rong Gu finished speaking, the next table also added a braised egg, and she returned to the kitchen with a smile...
"I ate half of one, but I couldn't eat one." Zhao Jiamin used the back of chopsticks to poke open the braised egg.
Qiu Huoming took the remaining half and put it into his mouth. While eating, he asked, "Have you ever lived in this area before?"
"No, I live in Xiguan. I have several relatives here. We often visited each other when I was young..."
"Then let me revisit my hometown with you today."
"You want me to be your guide..."
Probably because he came to a familiar place, Zhao Jiamin's voice became a little softer.
"You saw through it..." Qiu Huoming said and ate the rest of the braised eggs, then took a big sip of herbal tea.
After eating, the two of them walked out along the alley. The Little Man Bookstore she was talking about was some distance away.
Half an hour later, I passed a primary school.
"We're just ahead. There are many children here, and the boss doesn't have to worry about business..."
It’s not just children who love to read books about little people, but also some young people in the neighborhood.
The Little Man Bookstall is placed outdoors, next to a narrow front room selling soda and cigarettes.
The boss was sitting at the door reading the newspaper. He was about 50 years old, wearing a pair of worn glasses, slightly gray hair, a white vest, large pants, and a pair of patched plastic slippers.
There are small benches and small bamboo chairs scattered next to the bookstall outside the door. People reading books are not noisy. At noon, they quietly read books under the shade of the trees.
There is a sign standing next to it that reads: 3 cents for a day.
Zhao Jiamin walked straight to the store and asked in a low voice: "Uncle, are there any martial arts novels left?"
The boss looked up and immediately smiled, "It's you."
The little girl was good-looking. She bought a book once when she came back and she was remembered by him.
"Yes, have you finished reading the ones you bought last time?"
As he spoke, he stood up, put on his slippers and walked inside.
It was probably a warehouse, with a curtain hanging at the door. It was also his living area. It was dark, with poor light, and there were many brand-new books bundled on the floor.
"There are several sets in there, and they are in traditional Chinese characters." The boss took out a few books from the loose binding area.
Zhao Jiamin stretched out his hand to catch it. Qiu Huoming took a closer look and saw that there were "Xia Ke Xing" and "Swordsman".
"Abo, are there any Condor Heroes?"
"They're all here. A set costs 21 yuan. You can look through them yourself. Just choose and give them to me."
The boss was very arrogant. After saying that, he went out on his own.
"If I buy The Deer and the Cauldron, a set of several copies, he also sells it for 21?"
Zhao Jiamin thought for a while, but had no solution, "Let's dig it up, I want to buy a set of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" today."
Qiu Huoming stretched out his waist and took out the books inside. The two of them squatted on the ground and started rummaging around.
These books are in traditional Chinese characters and the content is accompanied by illustrations.
It should be from Hong Kong City.
At this time, piracy in mainland China was not good enough and there were too many typos. It was not until 85 that regular publishing houses started piracy printing, and only then did a fine-edited version become available.
I finally put down "The Deer and the Cauldron". This book was different from Jin Yong's usual style. Wei Xiaobao was too romantic. If the book was left in the dormitory and read by others, it would have a negative impact.
Zhao Jiamin picked out a set of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". She straightened up with the book and said, "I've made my choice."
Qiu Huoming also stood up holding a set of "Swordsman".
"I've chosen it too. I can exchange it later."
"Good idea." Zhao Jiamin agreed with a smile. She stretched out her hand to lift the curtain and walked out.
This book is not cheap.
This amount of money is not a small amount now. The boss skillfully took out the brown paper, wrapped the book and tied it with a rope.
After the business was done, the boss was in a good mood and gave each person a free popsicle.
The two of them each carried books and walked back while eating. Qiu Huoming took a look at his watch and saw that it was only about 1 o'clock now.
"It's still early, do you want to go to the place where you used to live?"
"No, we don't want that house back... I took a look when I just returned to Yangcheng. It was divided into many small rooms, and strangers lived there... The outer walls of the house were peeling off, and it was dirty and dirty. old."
Zhao Jiamin was still a little bit resentful at first, but after such a long period of self-education, she has gradually let go. No matter how good the house is, it doesn't call it home without that person around.
What you get back is no longer what it was before, which only adds to your worries.
"The world is changing and the world is changing." Qiu Huoming sighed.
The street corner he is walking through now will be a building ten years from now. The neighbors here will move to farther places. There is no final conclusion in life, let alone the house. Even the people he meets along the way will eventually move there. Disperse...
"Teacher Qiu, why are you feeling sad?"
"I just want to share some of the worries for classmate Zhao. After all, I am a role model for others..."
"Thank you." Zhao Jiamin didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"When I make a lot of money in the future, I will plan an area here for you and build a house as you like..." Qiu Huoming looked at the old city in front of him and began to speak eloquently.
"Okay, I'll accept it." Zhao Jiamin smiled and said: "Young man, you have to work hard. I'll calculate it for you. Based on the area of 1000 square meters, first design a 6-story main building. The rate is..."
Numbers popped out of her mouth one after another, the amount getting higher and higher.
Qiu Huoming thought to himself, now it's okay, let this girl out, he can rest assured, she can directly implement the promises made casually by others, and there are a few men who can handle it. This girl's sweet words can't be deceived.
He likes such a down-to-earth girl.