Qin Xiaoyuan was tall and sizable, but since he mostly worked in outpatient care and wasn't exposed to sun and rain, his skin was delicate and fair, whereas Chen Dahai had dark skin and looked like a rough man!
The three of them sat there, casually sipping and chatting about whatever ca to mind.
Qin Xiaoyuan was down-to-earth and got along well with Chen Jianshan, so the three of them had a good ti.
Chen Jianshan said with a smile, "Old Qin and Dahai, as an uncle, I've seen everything, and I've got to say a fair word."
"I've watched Chen Cang grow up. Although I can't say he's as good as others in every way, to be fair, the kid is reliable!"
"Yueyue, you listen to your uncle, choosing Little Chen, I can't guarantee anything else, but I dare say this child doesn't have a bad bone in his body, and he will be absolutely good to you."
"If he ever bullies you, co to your uncle, and I'll set it right for you!"
With these words, everyone was amused into laughter.
Qin Yue giggled, "Thank you, Uncle!"
Chen Jianshan was montarily stunned: "Oh, she's already changed her tune, this is serious, I've got to give a big red envelope now!"
Upon hearing this, everyone laughed heartily.
When n get together, they just say what they want without much reservation.
Chen Dahai wasn't much for talking, simply grinning goofily and drinking his liquor.
The three didn't drink much, just one bottle of special reserve Maotai, which was about a jin's worth.
The amount of alcohol was modest, but the joy was genuine!
Chen Cang didn't drink, and in the afternoon, Chen Dahai told Chen Cang, "Chen Cang, take Yueyue this afternoon and drop so things off for your aunts and uncles."
In Jinyang, the custom of visiting relatives was still upheld.
When Qin Yue heard this, she was also smiling and quite happy, ready to get up and go.
When Chen Cang returned ho, he had bought so stuff for visiting relatives during the New Year, which was all in the trunk of the car and hadn't been unloaded.
Chen Duo ca out and said with a smile, "Brother, sister-in-law, you guys go ahead, I won't be a third wheel, let's et up again when you're in the capital!"
Chen Cang patted Chen Duo's hair with satisfaction: "Not bad! You know what's proper! I'll treat you to a feast in the capital!"
Qin Yue also nodded smilingly, "Absolutely!"
Their remarks provoked laughter from everyone.
After starting the car, Chen Cang said with a laugh, "Let's go, Qin Xiaotian, I've got to take you out for a walk!"
Qin Yue cooperated well, "Woof woof!"
Chen Cang smiled; he truly was growing fonder of this girl by the day.
Perhaps sotis, love doesn't need too much demonstration—just one sentence can make a person happy for a long ti.
The aunts and uncles all lived nearby, and Chen Cang, taking Qin Yue with him, made rounds to their hos, delivering the gifts and sitting down for a chat.
Upon learning that Chen Cang and Qin Yue were doctors, these older relatives couldn't help but ask repeatedly about their own health issues.
Chen Cang and Qin Yue were patient indeed.
It was common for villagers to reluctant to seek dical help, enduring minor illnesses, dragging out serious ones, and just waiting in case of terminal diseases.
Chen Cang gave detailed explanations to their questions, engaging in the conversation.
However, they didn't stay very long since Yang Jiahui's siblings numbered five and visiting them all in one afternoon demanded brevity, so after a short while, they took their leave.
Neighbors, watching Chen Cang and Qin Yue leave, couldn't help but inquire:
"Is that Chen Dahai's child from Nanshan Village? He's grown up so much!"
"Yeah, driving such a fancy car, what does he do now? His girlfriend is really beautiful, like a celebrity!"
The proud uncle replied, "They both are doctors at a major hospital in the province! Full-ti positions…"
Hearing the praises from the uncle, everyone nodded in envy, as being a doctor in a provincial hospital was considered quite prestigious in their eyes.
In one afternoon, accompanied by Xiao Qin, Chen Cang visited four relatives, and by the ti they returned, it was past six in the evening.
Today, Qin Xiaoyuan's family decided to stay over and return the next day, while Chen Jianshan left for Jinyang city early.
That evening, Chen Cang's friends arrived at his ho, calling him out for a chat.
Chen Cang thought it over and decided to bring Qin Yue along as well.
When the others saw Qin Yue, they were instantly in awe!
They were all extrely envious of Chen Cang.
Listening to everyone mock Chen Cang for his dumb luck, Qin Yue couldn't help but chuckle as well.
The gambling vibe in the countryside was still quite strong.
Especially during the New Year period, many who worked away from ho would want to enjoy a good ga after returning.
For those unlucky ones, losing tens of thousands was quite normal, and they might even lose an entire year's salary.
In Nanshan Village, with its coal mine nearby, there were quite a few classmates who earned money by working in the coal pits. They started working at the age of eighteen or nineteen, earning over ten thousand a month—quite a tidy sum! When business was booming, they could make one to two hundred thousand a year.
So, they tended to gamble more freely.
"Old Chen, wanna play a while?"
"Yeah, why don't you sit and play a bit?"
Chen Cang smiled, "I don't know how, you guys go ahead."
Chen Cang was averse to gambling. He could play, but he wouldn't bet money. Small stakes were for entertainnt; he could join in for fun with his family, but when it ca to betting his salary, Chen Cang really couldn't do it.
Previously, it was because he was poor, but later... it was because he had seen too many people get into trouble because of gambling.
Right now, in Nanshan, playing Pusoy Dos was popular, and it wasn't long before people started losing a lot.
Chen Cang didn't join in, so he chatted with other classmates instead. Around eight or nine o'clock, he took Qin Yue ho to sleep.
Uh-huh!
They slept separately.
After all, old Qin was still there; he was like a big jar of vinegar...
In the evening, when it was just the family at Chen Cang's house, they talked about a lot of private matters.
Like Chen Cang's career prospects, and when he'd get married to Qin Yue, and so on.
The nights in the village were deep.
By ten o'clock or so, everyone was pretty tired.
They went to bed early to rest.
However...
Soti during the night, a loud banging on the door erupted.
"Bang bang bang!"
"Bang bang bang!"
"Chen Dahai! Open the door!"
With the pounding at the door, the big yellow dog that had been sleeping started barking loudly as well.
"Woof woof woof!"
Mixed with the frantic knocking and shouting, as well as the big yellow dog's barking, suddenly the whole family was awake!
Especially Chen Cang, Qin Xiaoyuan, and the others.
Their long-term work habits had conditioned them to be light sleepers.
Chen Dahai, however, quickly got up and opened the door.
"Who's there, knocking at this hour!" Chen Dahai fumbled in bed, turned on the light, and saw it was only half past twelve. He grew curious and couldn't help but ask loudly.
"It's ! Yang Deyou! Dahai, open the door quickly, there's been an accident."
After hearing this, although extrely reluctant, Chen Dahai still got up.
After all, soone knocking at their door in the middle of the night was an interruption of his family's rest.
"I'm coming, stop knocking! Keep it down, will you!"
Chen Dahai shouted, hurriedly getting up to open the door.
After opening the door, he saw Yang Deyou looking panicked and uneasy.
"What's the matter? Knocking like this in the middle of the night..."
Chen Dahai thought maybe he was drunk and causing a scene.
Yang Deyou said in a flustered tone, "Where's little Chen? Chen Cang, call him up quickly, go see—Wang Fan's wife, Li Dan, has drunk pesticide!"
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