Traveling back to 1952, starting a comeback from a relief station

They're all from the same compound, so if she said she knew nothing about Jia Dongxu's blind date, it would seem like she was being deliberately obtuse.

Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu's face immediately darkened, and her eyes were filled with disappointment.

He nodded slightly and replied in a low voice:

"Yes, my name is Qin Huairu."

"I am indeed here today for a blind date with Jia Dongxu."

"But Aunt Li told me that the Jia family is quite well-off, and they'll even buy me a sewing machine for my wedding!"

With things said to this extent, there was no turning back, and Wang Anping felt even less burdened.

continued:

"If we're talking about buying a sewing machine, their family certainly has the means."

"After all, Jia Dongxu's father had just passed away two years ago, and the factory gave him a pension, which was enough for his family to buy a sewing machine."

"But think about it, Jia Dongxu's mother is notoriously lazy in the neighborhood. Even if they actually buy the sewing machine, she definitely won't get to use it. In the end, it'll just fall into your hands, won't it?"

"I just want you to take on sewing jobs so you can earn a little more money for the family."

"Besides, the matchmaker probably didn't tell you, right?"

He added a crucial point:

"The matchmaker probably didn't tell you, did she? The Jia family only has one room."

"After you marry into the family, the whole household will have to squeeze into one room. Think about it!"

Qin Huairu's face grew increasingly grim, but she understood perfectly well what the matchmaker was implying.

What do you mean by "being good at managing money"? It's clearly just being stingy. What do you mean by "making it convenient to take care of the kids"? It just means squeezing into one room to take care of the kids!

No wonder Jia Dongxu, a regular employee at the factory, was willing to date a girl from the countryside.

The thought of the days ahead is unbearable.

Qin Huairu had lost all interest in even going in to see Jia Dongxu.

Just then, footsteps came from the alley entrance, and Jia Dongxu, Shazhu, Xu Damao, and Liu Guangqi came out arm in arm, seemingly planning to go out for a stroll over the weekend.

Wang Anping couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Jia Dongxu is really carefree. Wasn't he supposed to be on a blind date today? Yet he still has time to stroll around with people.

He remained completely calm, pointed at the group of people, and said to Qin Huairu:

"See that? That guy in the navy blue coat is Jia Dongxu."

As he spoke, ignoring Qin Huairu's tense expression, he waved and shouted to the four of them:

"Jia Dongxu, Sha Zhu, where are you going?"

"Look how my friend is doing!"

The shout startled everyone on both sides.

When Sha Zhu and his three companions came out, they had already noticed Wang Anping and Qin Huairu beside him—the two of them were simply too conspicuous.

Wang Anping looked exceptionally smart today.

Although Qin Huairu was dressed simply, her beautiful appearance was undeniable, making the hearts of the young men pound.

I couldn't help but sneak a few glances just now.

But they were also afraid of being discovered.

Unexpectedly, Wang Anping suddenly greeted them, and the four of them panicked. They thought they had been caught spying and were afraid that he would hold a grudge and make a big deal out of it.

Qin Huairu on the other side was even more guilty.

She had come here to find out more about the man, but who would have thought she would run into him here?

How embarrassing it would be if my identity were exposed.

Wang Anping naturally guessed that the two had never met, which is why he was so blatant. In those days, matchmakers rarely mentioned the other person's name unless they formally met and talked.

Jia Dongxu was a little afraid of Wang Anping, and because of this, he also felt somewhat displeased with Qin Huairu.

Despite her beauty, she's definitely not a good person to be with Wang Anping.

Muttering to myself:

"What I do is none of your business!"

"Don't show off in front of us, your friend is just so-so!"

After saying this, Jia Dongxu quickly called to the few people who were still reluctantly looking this way and hurried away.

After they walked away, Qin Huairu's face showed disappointment.

This Jia Dongxu is indeed unreliable.

My home is in Changping.

It's not too far from Beijing.

Qin Huairu had visited the city twice before and knew that the scenery here was incomparable to that of her rural hometown.

She had always hoped to marry someone from the city.

Unexpectedly, this happened on my first blind date.

Just as she was feeling dejected, she suddenly remembered that the handsome young man who had helped her so much was still standing beside her. Qin Huairu quickly turned around and said gratefully:

"Thank you, comrade."

Seeing that the four guys had already walked away, Wang Anping changed the subject, speaking in a tone that was both playful and serious:

"It's nothing, are you thinking of marrying someone from the city?"

"How about becoming my wife?"

what?

Qin Huairu was stunned.

Seeing Qin Huairu standing there, stunned, her eyes filled with astonishment, Wang Anping smiled and continued in a relaxed tone:

"I have a regular job. I work in the street work group, doing two jobs at the same time, and I earn 43 yuan a month."

As he spoke, he took out his work ID from his pocket and handed it over:

"Here, this is my work ID. Take a look."

"Let me tell you about my situation. I live alone now, without any elderly relatives. Although I don't have elderly relatives to help with housework, I feel free and don't have to worry about anyone else's opinions."

"My uncle was a martyr. He used to work at the steel rolling mill, and the factory kept his position for me."

"If you become my wife, you can go straight to work in the factory after we get married."

These days, being a worker is a highly coveted and secure job, and countless people are eager to get their hands on this golden opportunity.

Qin Huairu took the work permit in a daze.

Only when my fingertips touched the bright red seal did I suddenly come to my senses.

Her face flushed bright red instantly, and she quickly lowered her head, clutching the thin notebook in her fingertips, while her heart was in turmoil.

This young man is just too good!

He's handsome, has a respectable job, and earns a high salary. Why would he be interested in a girl from the countryside like me?

In just a short while, she noticed several girls passing by secretly staring at him.

Thinking this to myself, I couldn't help but ask the question:

My family is from the countryside.

"You... how could you possibly have fallen for me?"

"With your qualifications, you should be able to find any kind of partner in the city without any problems."

These days, young men and women are somewhat shy when they get along, but they are also very pragmatic, and their words are full of practical considerations for making a living.

Wang Anping responded without any modesty:

That's true.

"I had only been working at the company for a few days when several older women were already vying to introduce me to potential partners."

"But in my opinion, whether you come from a rural or urban background is completely unimportant. When it comes to living together, what matters is finding someone you click with, since you're going to be spending your whole life with them."

"I just want to find a sensible, caring girl who can also work hard."

"By the way, can you do housework?"

Although he was fairly certain about Qin Huairu's character, Wang Anping deliberately provoked her first, giving her a chance to prepare herself.

Qin Huairu's heart pounded, her cheeks burned, and a blush spread all the way to her ears.

When I first saw Wang Anping, I thought he was incredibly handsome, but I never even considered the possibility of him being in a relationship with me.

Firstly, young women these days are conservative in their thinking; secondly, she came here for a blind date; and more importantly, she always felt that there was a world of difference between her and him.

But how could a young girl not have a single romantic thought deep in her heart when she is in love?

At this moment, it seems that there is actually hope for this matter.

She hurriedly looked up:

"Yes."

"I do all the housework at home."

"You...you're willing to be with me?"