In the 1970s, the steel rolling mill’s production tasks gradually recovered.

In addition to some technological breakthroughs made by the Technology Department during this period, the people in the Technology Department have also become busy, either holding exchange meetings or visiting sister units in various places to provide guidance.

Shen Zhiping also traveled a lot.

Originally, he wanted to spend more time with his wife, but who would have thought that as a technical leader, he would be so busy.

Most of the time in a year, I am either on a business trip or on the way to a business trip.

When his youngest daughter was born, Shen Zhiping was not by Liu Wanqing’s side, and he blamed himself for this for a long time.

Fortunately, neither his wife, father-in-law, nor his mother-in-law had any opinion about him.

After all, when he was at home, he took good care of his wife.

The result of such thoughtfulness and consideration was that every time Shen Zhiping went on a business trip, Liu Wanqing missed him very much and felt uncomfortable.

In the words of my mother-in-law, how come my daughter is living a more comfortable life after getting married than when she was a girl at home!

Liu Wanqing’s reply was that she had a vicious and cruel eye for people.

The mother-in-law could only agree with this statement. She had introduced many young men to Liu Wanqing before, some of whom had started families now, but most of them were living in chaos.

In comparison, Liu Wanqing and Shen Zhiping are living a very good life!
……

Years pass by, and time flies by.

Spring goes and autumn comes, winter comes and summer goes, year after year!
The time was the late seventies.

The streets looked very different.

Some small vendors have begun to roam the streets, and some so-called popular items from the south have begun to appear on the streets.

“Wife, I saw a house and I’m ready to buy it!”

After the wind direction completely changed, Shen Zhiping began to look for courtyard houses everywhere.

During the more than ten years of good times, he and Liu Wanqing saved a lot of money and bought a complete courtyard house, which was not too easy.

And this time is a great opportunity to take action.

Of course, what Shen Zhiping wanted was a complete courtyard house, not one that had been converted into a slum.

“Okay!”

After hearing what Shen Zhiping said, Liu Wanqing didn’t think much about it and agreed directly.

The two of them now have five children!

Three daughters and two sons!
With so many children, it’s a bit inconvenient to live here.

If the steel rolling mill had not allocated a separate apartment in a tube-shaped building to Shen Zhiping’s teacher and his wife, Shen Zhiping would have to worry about housing now, even though he occupied the east wing with its own entrance and courtyard.

“Well, do you have time to go with me?”

If you want to buy a house, you must go and see it with your wife, and only make a move if you are satisfied.

It’s not easy to make decisions on this kind of thing alone!
“I can do anything!”

Liu Wanqing took Shen Zhiping’s arm and said, “I believe in your vision!”

Shen Zhiping smiled and said, “Wife, even if you believe in my judgment, I want you to go and have a look. By the way, let’s discuss how to clean up the house!”

“Well, take the day off and bring the kids along!”

“Row!”

After getting a response from his wife, Shen Zhiping contacted the landlord.

He had actually visited the courtyard house before.

The three-story courtyard house was previously occupied by a large family, but now, the family is preparing to go abroad.

The reason for selling the house is naturally that I plan to leave and never come back.

Knowing what the family was thinking, Shen Zhiping didn’t want to persuade them. After all, everyone has their own ideas.

The most important thing is that he is quite satisfied with this courtyard house. Although it is not very big, it is well preserved. It can be moved in after some simple repairs and painting.

Of course, if you want to live more comfortably, some functional rooms need to be replanned.

As the courtyard house has many rooms and a large area, it is not difficult to re-plan it.

Shen Zhiping is not a professional designer, but his teacher’s colleague is a professional designer, so he can ask for help with the design. …

Time entered the 1980s.

The courtyard house that Shen Zhiping and Liu Wanqing bought has been completely renovated, retaining the ancient charm of the courtyard house and adding some functional rooms for convenient living.

Just when Shen Zhiping was thinking about when to move, an unexpected person appeared in the courtyard.

Lou Xiaoe!
As bright as the return in the plot!

Time has taken good care of her.

Compared to when she left, Lou Xiao’e has become more noble and no longer looks old.

Of course, Liu Wanqing’s condition is no worse than Lou Xiao’e’s.

Lou Xiao’e’s brightness is the result of exquisite makeup, while Liu Wanqing is like a lotus emerging from clear water, naturally without any embellishment.

“Sister Xiao’e, you look so beautiful now!”

Liu Wanqing looked at Lou Xiao’e, who was dressed exquisitely, and was very happy for her because she looked so radiant. This Lou Xiao’e was not the same as before.

“Wanqing, in front of you, I, your sister, can’t even be called pretty!”

Lou Xiao’e was in Gangcheng, and she was always worried about her two good sisters Liu Wanqing and Zhao Yanlai, and was afraid that something might happen to them.

Now, she can finally feel at ease!

“Sister Xiao’e, do you want to stay for dinner?”

Shen Zhiping greeted Lou Xiaoe with a smile.

Hearing this, Lou Xiao’e also smiled and said, “Of course!”

“Over the years, I have been envious of your cooking skills!”

When saying this, Lou Xiao’e couldn’t help but think of the time when Shen Zhiping first came to the Siheyuan, and the days when Liu Wanqing just married Shen Zhiping.

If it weren’t for the help of Liu Wanqing and Shen Zhiping, she might have been deceived by Xu Damao for the rest of her life, or even tortured for the rest of her life.

Over the years, she has always been grateful to her father for asking her to show kindness to Shen Zhiping!

One thousand dollars!
To their Lou family, it’s not worth mentioning.

But it was this little bit of money that saved her and their entire family!

……

Lou Xiao’e’s return represents the arrival of a new era.

Shen Zhiping also chose to resign from the steel mill shortly afterwards.

Unlike the plot, Li Huaide did not leave the steel mill sadly, but was promoted. As for Director Yang, just like in the plot, he returned to the position of director and presided over the work of the steel mill.

Shen Zhiping’s resignation went smoothly.

Director Yang did not try to keep Shen Zhiping.

Perhaps, he was resentful of Shen Zhiping in his heart.

After all, without Shen Zhiping’s help, Li Huaide would not have been able to achieve his previous political achievements.

Shen Zhiping didn’t know what Director Yang was thinking, nor did he care!
Now, he just wants to live a simple life with his wife.

Although they are about to turn 40, their appearance has not changed much, especially Liu Wanqing, who is really as beautiful as a fairy. It seems that God has particularly favored her.

“Wife, if there is an afterlife, will you still marry me?”

“Of course!”

Liu Wanqing held Shen Zhiping’s arm, her face full of tenderness. The most fortunate thing in her life was that she fell in love with Shen Zhiping, and she boldly expressed her feelings to him when they first met.

To know whether a woman’s marriage life is good or not, just compare her photos before she got married!
Shen Zhiping turned his head and looked at his wife, and felt that life was too short.

So, live in the present!

He no longer has to worry about money, so just enjoy life!
I don’t know whether it will be a complete end or a new beginning when his life in this courtyard comes to an end.

If there really is a new student, he also hopes that he can meet Liu Wanqing again.

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