1952: Walking through Nantongluo Alley

Aunt Wang opened the door, saw Chen Xiao, and said with a smirk.

"Could it be that you and Qin Huairu are together?"

Chen Xiao took out five dollars from his pocket and handed it to Aunt Wang.

"Of course I did. I went to Qin Huairu's house yesterday to propose marriage, and we're planning to get married next week."

"Aunt Wang, this is the five dollars I promised you."

After taking the five dollars, Aunt Wang couldn't stop smiling.

"What's the point of talking about money? How can Aunt Wang ask you for money?"

Chen Xiao was speechless for a while. If you don’t want money, don’t take it.

"Oh, Aunt Wang, I have a question for you. Do you know who makes the best furniture in our city? I want to replace the old furniture at home with new ones."

"You've asked the right person. Your Aunt Wang happens to know a master named Lei. I'll bring him to your house someday." Aunt Wang was very happy after receiving the money. She was willing to help with such a small matter.

"Aunt Wang, I won't bother you anymore."

Chen Xiao rode his bicycle away from Aunt Wang's house.

On the way, he went back to the courtyard to get some money, and then rode his bicycle to the supply and marketing cooperative.

At this point in time, bills had not yet been implemented, and many things could be purchased directly.

I bought a sewing machine, a radio, and a Shanghai brand watch at the supply and marketing cooperative.

These things directly consumed most of Chen Xiao’s savings, a total of 560 yuan.

The radio I bought was the cheapest one from the Mudan brand.

Otherwise the cost may be higher.

There were so many things that Chen Xiao could not carry them all on his bicycle. Unlike Jia Zhang and his son Jia Dongxu, they did not pull the sewing machine back directly on a cart.

In the end, Chen Xiao spent 5 cents and found a cart driver on the roadside to pull the sewing machine and radio back.

Chen Xiao murmured as he rode back.

"System, I've invested a lot of money to intercept Qin Huairu. I hope the activated system won't let me down."

At this moment, a system voice came in my mind.

[You're secretly happy to have picked up a virgin girl at the start. Others are just picking up second-hand items at the start. Are you still not satisfied with this start?]

Chen Xiao was speechless.

But come to think of it, at least it's brand new and unused.

Back in the courtyard, Chen Xiao asked the workers to carry the sewing machine into the house.

The courtyard was small to begin with, and the noise at Chen Xiao's doorstep immediately attracted the attention of the neighbors.

"Chen Xiao, why did you buy a sewing machine? And a radio too. Wow, radios are rare. Can you let your uncle listen to it for two days?" Yan Bugui stroked the outer packaging of the radio. He liked it very much and wanted to take it home to listen to it immediately.

"Uncle, don't listen to it for two days. How about I sell it to you directly? It's new and you haven't listened to it once yet." Chen Xiao smiled and patted Yan Bugui's shoulder.

When he patted my shoulder, I accidentally dropped my watch.

"Hey, how could your uncle afford it? I was just joking." Yan Bugui smiled awkwardly. The cheapest radio costs 150 yuan. He has to support a large family with his monthly income, so he can't afford this thing.

"Hey, Chen Xiao, not only did you buy a sewing machine and a radio today, you also bought a watch. You're really going to empty your family's savings this time, right? Are you planning to get married like Jia Dongxu?"

The third aunt and the second aunt also came over.

They knew that the steel mill had compensated Chen Xiao a large sum of money after his mother died in a work accident, so they were not surprised that he could afford these things.

"What? Jia Dongxu is getting married too? This is such a coincidence." Chen Xiao pretended to be surprised.

"Who says it isn't? This is a double blessing for our compound." The second aunt said sourly.

His eldest son was chased away by his wife last year, otherwise he would have been old enough to get married by now.

"What do you mean by double happiness? Does Chen Xiao deserve it?" Jia Dongxu's voice came.

Originally, his house was opposite Chen Xiao's. Just now, he was listening to what was happening outside the house and felt extremely jealous.

Why did Chen Xiao receive so much compensation after his mother died, but Jia Dongxu's father didn't even get half of what Chen Xiao's mother received after his death?

Otherwise he could have afforded a radio and a watch.

"I, Jia Dongxu, married one of the most beautiful women in the city. What kind of ugly thing could you, Chen Xiao, marry?"

Jia Dongxu walked out with his hands in his trouser pockets and an arrogant look on his face.

"Oh? Jia Dongxu, are you going to compete with me?" Chen Xiao became interested and looked at Jia Dongxu with a smile on his face.

He had snatched away his original wife in the drama, so what could Jia Dongxu marry now?

"Tell me, is your wife from the city or the country?"

"Although my wife is from the countryside, she is also a famous beauty in the nearby villages." Jia Dongxu said arrogantly.

"What a coincidence! My wife is also from the country and is also a famous beauty in the surrounding villages." Chen Xiao replied.

Jia Dongxu was anxious. Could it be that Chen Xiao had found a wife who was even more beautiful than his?

"My wife has big hips, she will definitely give birth to a son in the future!"

"What a coincidence. My wife also has big buttocks, so she will be able to give birth to a son in the future." Chen Xiao replied.

"Chen Xiao, are you doing this on purpose? Are you deliberately going against me? Are you deliberately saying the same thing as my wife? Do you think you are worthy of this?" Jia Dongxu was really anxious and pointed at Chen Xiao and started yelling.

Chen Xiao's face slowly fell, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

At this time, Jia Zhang had already come out, and Yi Zhonghai was standing beside her. If he really started fighting, Jia Zhang and Yi Zhonghai, these two old men, would definitely intervene.

Although he did kick Jia Dongxu away, Chen Xiao was not completely confident when facing Yi Zhonghai.

After all, Yi Zhonghai is now in his prime, and the system has not been activated yet.

Chen Xiao slowly clenched his fists and said coldly.

"Jia Dongxu, for your sake and because I'm in a good mood today, I won't argue with you."

"Don't think I'm easy to bully just because I'm the only one in my family. I'm alone and helpless, but I'm also alone and free of worries!"

After saying that, Chen Xiao looked around at everyone.

A cold glance swept over, and a chill flashed through everyone's heart. Everyone had a feeling that Chen Xiao today was different from before, not as weak and easy to bully as before.

Jia Dongxu was also frightened by Chen Xiao at this time, and stood there swallowing his saliva.

The reason why Chen Xiao did this was mainly to give them a warning in front of everyone.

Then Chen Xiao smiled again and spoke to everyone.

"Dear uncles and aunts, grandpas and aunts. I, Chen Xiao, am getting married next week, and I'm the only one left at home. I'll treat you all to delicious food and wine. I hope you can come and support me."

The old man was the first to break the awkwardness, scratching his head and speaking to Chen Xiao.

"Please don't worry about that, Chen Xiao. Everyone will definitely come to support you and make your wedding a lively one."

"Is that right, everyone?"

The others hurried to comply.

"Chen Xiao, don't worry, everyone in our compound will definitely come to your house to help."

"Yes, although your parents are gone, you grew up under the watchful eyes of everyone in our compound."

……

"Dongxu, let's go and propose marriage before it gets dark." After saying this, Jia Zhang sighed inwardly.

She didn't expect her son to be so cowardly, and was frightened by Chen Xiao's words.