A 1970s mom raises a cute baby, and a crazy boss spoils her

As soon as Gu Qinghuan got on the tricycle, he told the driver that he wanted to go to the slum in the old city.

The master who was pedaling the bike immediately became excited.

"Which family are you looking for in the slum? I live there too. Most of us tricycle drivers live there. Maybe I know the person you're looking for!" The man was quite enthusiastic.

"I'm looking for He Qiang. Do you know his home?" She only knew a rough address and was going to go over and ask. Anyway, she would be familiar with this kind of people in the compound and would know the answer once she asked.

I didn't have much hope, but I didn't expect that the master actually knew He Qiang: "Are you talking about the He Qiang who rides the tricycle?"

"It's true! I'm looking for He Qiang, the man riding the tricycle." I didn't expect this guy to be quite famous.

"Then you have found the right person. We are from the same compound, so we will meet each other sooner or later.

This kid is a workaholic, working 360 days a year. He injured his hand some time ago, but not long ago, he started driving again. However, if you go now, I'm afraid only his brothers and sisters are at home. "The master knows his family situation well.

Gu Qinghuan calculated the day and decided that he should have the splint removed from his injury.

Once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back. As long as there is someone at home, it will be fine. She is going there today to deliver a New Year gift.

"Okay, please take us there, Master." After saying that, she said to Zhong Luoning's cyclist next to her, "Master, please keep up with us, Master."

"okay!"

"What do you want to do with He Qiang?" The master was quite curious. After all, Gu Qinghuan lived in a small Western-style building and should have no relationship with the young man living in a slum in the old city.

"The New Year is coming soon, I will send some New Year gifts to his family."

The master had already seen the pile of gifts in the car. They looked like they must be good things. His eyes were wide with envy. He thought to himself that He Qiang must have been so lucky to suddenly meet a noble person.

Soon, the car passed through the old city and came to a large compound where the people were all low-class people who were struggling to make a living.

The master pedaled the bike skillfully around the alley, watching Gu Qinghuan tremble with fear, and finally arrived at the destination.

"We're here. Go in through this door. The third house on the left is He Qiang's."

The masters helped to move the things down, Gu Qinghuan gave them the fare, and the two masters went out to pick up other customers.

Gu Qinghuan and Zhong Luoning walked into the compound carrying a bunch of things.

A few children were playing snowballs in the yard. They were stunned when they saw two women in bright and beautiful clothes come in.

She leaned closer to say something quietly, and a little girl came over without noticing her, bumped into her with her back to her, and happened to bump into Gu Qinghuan.

The little girl was so frightened that she almost cried.

"Yes...yes, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it."

Gu Qinghuan put down what he was holding, took out a handful of fruit candies from his pocket and handed them over to her, motioning for her to take it.

"It's okay, kid, do you know where He Qiang lives?"

Seeing that she really gave her candy, the little girl wiped the tears from her eyes and took it carefully: "Are you looking for Brother He Qiang? He is out and not at home, but Sister He Lin and the others are at home, let me show you the way!"

The little girl burst into laughter, happily put the fruit candy into her pocket, and ran in front to lead the way.

The other children were envious.

That's a whole handful of fruit candies.

Gu Qinghuan and Zhong Luoning hurriedly followed. The little girl shouted from a distance: "Sister He Lin, there are guests at your house."

A half-grown girl came out of a door and said gently, "Xiao Yingzi? What's the matter?"

"Sister He Lin, I brought your guest." The little girl said and ran away.

Only Gu Qinghuan and He Lin were left staring at each other.

"Who are you?" He Lin had never thought that there would be such a guest visiting her home. The words "a humble home will be blessed with glory" in the book became concrete in that moment.

It was clearly just a shabby little courtyard, but because of the presence of these two people, it seemed to have become different in an instant.

Even the annoying snow on the ground turned into a beautiful sight.

"My name is Gu Qinghuan, and this is my cousin Zhong Luoning. We are both friends of your brother." Gu Qinghuan introduced himself.

He Lin reacted immediately. She had heard this name from her brother more than once. She was a noble lady of the He family. The family had become much more financially well-off recently, all thanks to the support of this noble lady.

"It turns out that we are distinguished guests. Please come in!" He Lin opened the door and quickly invited them in.

"My brother went out driving early in the morning and is not at home now. Is there anything I can help you two with?" He Lin asked gently.

At this time, a little boy from the inner room limped out with extremely uncoordinated movements: "Sister, who is it?"

"Xiao Han, we have guests coming. Go pour two cups of water from the stove. Don't forget to add some brown sugar from my cabinet." He Lin instructed while making room for the guests to sit.

Xiao Han glanced at Gu Qinghuan and the other person, then went obediently.

"Don't bother, we'll just talk for a few minutes and then leave." Gu Qinghuan said quickly.

"Yes, yes. Please take a seat, sisters. It's a rare opportunity for you to come here. I've heard from my brother a long time ago that you are our family's great benefactors. It's just that our family is a little frustrated and we have neglected you." He Lin said embarrassedly.

This house is indeed very small. There is a bed in the small living room, and there are also tables, benches, cabinets, etc., all squeezed into the small space, making it very crowded for people to walk back and forth.

But fortunately it's clean.

Gu Qinghuan and Zhong Luoning looked at each other and had to sit down.

Gu Qinghuan saw that the child named Xiaohan's condition looked a bit like polio, so after he left, he asked softly, "What's wrong with this child's legs?"

He Lin was now able to face other people's inquiries calmly. She said with a hint of regret: "I had a fever when I was a child, and this happened after the fever subsided."

Gu Qinghuan knew in his heart that this should be poliomyelitis, also known as poliomyelitis.

Poliomyelitis generally occurs in children and causes flaccid nerve paralysis, so it is also called "infantile paralysis."

Before the 1960s, sugar pills to prevent polio had not yet been developed, and there were still many children suffering from the disease. People were more accustomed to blaming the disease on fate and gods, and did not take the children's condition seriously, which eventually led to delays in treatment.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Luo Ning hurried to help Xiao Han, as she was worried that he would burn himself.

"Where are your parents? Did they go to work?" Gu Qinghuan asked curiously.

He Lin looked up at her, and seeing that she really seemed to be unaware, he lowered his head and whispered, "There are no adults in our family. There was a famine that year, and there was nothing to eat at home. In order to keep the four of us alive, my parents starved themselves to death.

After that, my eldest brother took care of the rest of us. Xiaohan got sick that year, and our family was too poor to afford his treatment. "

Gu Qinghuan suddenly felt her face burning hot. She was at a loss and didn't know what to say.

She really didn't expect that the situation in He Qiang's family was like this.

No wonder he is so ruthless and willing to risk his life to make money.

He was just a young man who had just reached adulthood, but he became the head of the family at an early age and took on the responsibility of taking care of his three younger siblings.

Then, he injured his hand in order to save Youran. Wouldn’t that mean his family would lose their livelihood?

At that time, she just gave some lost wages as a symbolic payment, without considering the other person's actual situation.

Gu Qinghuan suddenly felt annoyed and blamed himself for being negligent.

"I'm sorry, I..." I didn't know your family was like this, if I had known...

If I had known this earlier, I could have done something for them, but just gave them more money and food.

She herself has a bunch of confusing lawsuits, so how can she care about other people's business?

"It's okay, sister, we are used to it.

My eldest brother is earning more and more, my second brother and I are doing well in school, and although Xiaohan has a problem with his legs, it does not affect his normal life, and we will get better and better. "He Lin comforted her instead.

There was light in her eyes, as if she was full of hope for life.

Gu Qinghuan felt relieved after hearing that. Yes, there are very few people who are born with a silver spoon in their hand. Most people just grow up like this. As long as you enjoy yourself, suffering cannot crush you.

I didn’t expect that He Qiang is quite responsible as an eldest brother. Even though the family is in such a difficult situation, he still insists on supporting his two younger siblings to go to school.

People who keep striving for self-improvement will be successful wherever they go.

"You have a brother? What grade are you in?"

As the two were talking, Xiaohan and Zhong Luoning came in with two bowls of water.

"I'm sorry, big sister, we don't have any cups at home..." Xiaohan explained embarrassedly.

Gu Qinghuan took the bowl from him and took a sip: "Sweet! Thank you, how old are you?"

Xiaohan then revealed a shy smile: "I am ten years old."

He doesn’t look very young, but he is actually ten years old. It should be due to polio and malnutrition.

After drinking the water, Gu Qinghuan put the things he brought on the table: "He Lin, we are going back to Northeast China to celebrate the New Year soon. This is a New Year gift for you in advance. Please tell your brother."

Gu Qinghuan just felt that what he gave was a little too little. If he had known earlier, he should have taken more.