Back to the 1970s: Building My Fortune Through Time Trading

Chapter 203: Reunion with Zhou Cheng

Turning back, she saw Zhang Dongmei crossing her arms, looking at her, rolling her eyes almost to the sky: "What are you so proud of? It’s just contracting a cafeteria. What’s the big deal."

Su Xiaoxiao: "If you’re capable, why don’t you try contracting one as well."

With one sentence, she accurately hit Zhang Dongmei’s sore spot.

When she came, she was sure with her brother-in-law’s capability, this bidding would absolutely be in the bag, but she didn’t expect not only did they fail to win the bid, they even lost to the person she hated the most.

Zhang Dongmei was so angry that she was about to go mad, but in front of so many people, she was reluctant to cause a scene. She could only fiercely glare at Su Xiaoxiao, gritting her teeth: "Su Xiaoxiao, we’re not done yet."

After saying that, she left in a huff.

Su Xiaoxiao’s good mood wasn’t affected by this little episode, she briefly explained the situation to Zhang Yulan.

Not only Qin Shuang, but even Zhang Yulan looked at her with admiration: "Xiaoxiao, your mom and your sister are amazing, no, you are also amazing, your whole family is amazing."

She gave Su Xiaoxiao a thumbs up, making her blush from the compliments.

While chatting, Su Xiaoxiao suddenly remembered about the sewing machine and quickly said: "Sister Zhang, regarding the sewing machine you asked about, I’ve already inquired, it’s two hundred yuan each, and it doesn’t require a receipt."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yulan was overjoyed: "Great, Xiaoxiao, wait a moment, I’ll give you the money right now."

Saying this, she started digging for money from her pocket.

Qin Shuang also hurriedly took out some money and handed it to her: "Xiaoxiao, thank you. It just so happens that it’s my mom’s birthday in a few days. I’ll give her this sewing machine as a birthday gift, she’ll definitely like it."

Zhang Yulan also stuffed the money into her hand, smiling: "Xiaoxiao, thank you so much, I’ve always wanted to buy a sewing machine, now I can finally get what I wished for."

The three of them chatted and laughed for a while longer before gradually getting busy with customers coming in.

Only Zhang Dongmei leaned against a nearby counter, glaring resentfully at Su Xiaoxiao, feeling annoyed just seeing her smiling face.

Why does this damn girl have such good luck?

Not only did she win the bid for the cafeteria, but she also has so many capable relatives who can get her all sorts of scarce goods.

Now she even got her hands on something as rare as an electric sewing machine.

If only she had such relatives.

Thinking of this, her eyes suddenly lit up, Su Xiaoxiao is clearly doing speculative buying and selling, she should report her.

Two sewing machines are so large, and difficult to hide, this time she’d definitely get caught red-handed.

Su Xiaoxiao didn’t know someone had again plotted against her. After work, she happily went to the state-run restaurant and packed several meat dishes.

Braised pork ribs, deep-fried tenderloin, braised pork belly...

Thinking that today was a good day, she wanted to have a proper celebration so she ordered three meat dishes, two vegetable dishes, and went home cheerfully.

Near home, she specially found a secluded place and took out a few bottles of beer.

Such good dishes would be boring with just rice.

Today is a Friday, her two brothers just got back, and the family can have a good gathering meal and celebrate together.

Thinking of this, she happily carried the stuff and entered the house, and as soon as she got inside, she heard a deep, magnetic male voice from the room.

The voice was low and pleasant, like it came from a cello, if put in today’s context, it could directly debut as a voice actor.

Just from the voice, it was clear that this person must be handsome.

With this thought, Su Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but be curious about what this handsome guy looked like, and immediately carried the stuff in.

As she entered and saw the familiar silhouette sitting by the table, she froze in place.

It was surprisingly Zhou Cheng, whom she hadn’t seen in a long time.

He seemed much tanner, wearing a brand new military uniform, sitting upright on the bench.

His features were handsome, the contour of his profile was deep and well-defined.

What was he doing at her house? Su Xiaoxiao looked over, puzzled.

Her eyes met Zhou Cheng’s gaze directly, and for a moment, it seemed as if even the air had stopped flowing.

Their eyes only briefly met, then Zhou Cheng immediately turned his gaze away, his earlobes seemed a bit red.

Though his skin tone was wheat-colored, the redness wasn’t obvious, perhaps she was mistaken.

Su Xiaoxiao thought to herself, placing the food containers and beer on the table.

She flashed him a sweet smile: "Captain Zhou, long time no see."

Zhou Cheng seemed a bit embarrassed, slightly avoiding her gaze and responded softly: "Comrade Su, long time no see."

One was sitting, the other standing, their tone was extremely formal.

Liu Cuilan looked at one, then at the other, and couldn’t help but ask: "You two know each other?"

"Yes, we’ve met a few times before."

Su Xiaoxiao replied casually, then walked to the table, picking up the thermos on the floor to pour herself a glass of water.

Just as she took a sip, Liu Cuilan said: "Well, that’s perfect, it’s good to know each other. Xiaoxiao, this Captain Zhou is the blind date our neighbor set up for you. Since you already know each other, have a good chat here."

As soon as she finished speaking, the sip of water Su Xiaoxiao just took sprayed out instantly, and it happened to land right on Zhou Cheng’s face since he was too close.

Su Xiaoxiao was dumbfounded, and Zhou Cheng was also stunned.

After a brief moment of silence, Su Xiaoxiao awkwardly grabbed a piece of cloth and started wiping Zhou Cheng’s face: "Cap... Captain Zhou, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to, I just couldn’t hold it back..."

"Let me wipe it clean for you."

As she spoke, she took the cloth and started wiping Zhou Cheng’s face.

She had only wiped twice when Liu Cuilan grabbed her wrist and snatched the cloth away.

"What are you doing, child? How can you use a rag to wipe someone’s face?"

The air thickened again.

Zhou Cheng casually wiped his face with his hand: "It’s okay, this rag isn’t dirty."

Su Xiaoxiao was a bit embarrassed, not knowing what her mom had used that rag for before; it was greasy all over.

Currently, Zhou Cheng’s handsome wheat-colored face was smudged with some greasy, dirty unknown substance.

And this was considered not dirty...

Liu Cuilan cleared her throat, unable to tolerate it any longer, and glared at her troublesome daughter: "Why don’t you quickly take young Zhou to wash his face; look at the mess you’ve made."

Su Xiaoxiao felt wronged; how was she to know that was a rag, it was just what she grabbed by chance.

Zhou Cheng said: "No need to trouble yourself, I’m fine like this."

As he spoke, he wiped his face with his hands again, then looked at his dirty hands in silence.

A moment later, he said: "On second thought, maybe it would be better if you take me to wash up."

A few minutes later, Zhou Cheng had washed his face and returned to sit in the main room,

Liu Cuilan went to heat up some steamed buns, leaving just the two of them sitting across from each other in the main room, unsure of how to start a conversation.

Suddenly, Su Xiaoxiao remembered the money tickets Zhou Cheng had left with her, and quickly said: "Comrade Zhou, come with me, I have something for you."

Zhou Cheng was surprised and made a sound, then seemed to realize his reaction might have been slightly inappropriate and quickly added: "Okay."

His gaze subtly followed Su Xiaoxiao, wondering what Comrade Su planned to give him?