Chapter 44

Originally, the dining car on the train did not require grain coupons and meat coupons, but due to the famine, grain coupons and meat coupons were required on the train.

Many people come here just for this taste. They are not afraid of paying money and tickets, but they are afraid of not having anything to eat!

The passengers who wanted to buy more suddenly looked depressed when they found out that the quantity was limited.

It was Qiao Yu and her friends’ turn in the sleeper berth, and there were only two boxes of lunch left.

Qiao Yu waved his hand indifferently, “I don’t need it. I brought some food.”

Lu Shaowen and Aunt Miao Fang breathed a sigh of relief and took the last two boxes of lunch without hesitation.

The lunch box was topped with meat and vegetables, but there were only two or three slices of meat, and those who had nothing to eat just stared at it. There were not many vegetables, and they were wilted, and the rice was brown rice.

It doesn’t taste that good, but for hungry people, it is simply a delicacy.

On the other hand, Qiao Yu.

A can of crab oil was placed out, and two aluminum lunch boxes were taken out, one containing shredded potatoes and pork, and the other was not so exaggerated, also containing brown rice.

Compared to the boxed lunches on the train, Qiao Yu’s meal was quite luxurious.

Especially the aroma of meat. If not for the fact that many families in the entire carriage had bought lunch boxes, it would have been too eye-catching.

After finishing his meal quickly, Qiao Yu went to clean the lunch box and came back to chat with the two of them.

Three women can put on a show. Except at night, their mouths are always busy during the day.

Originally Lu Shaowen was a relatively gentle girl, but when she got off the train, she had a slight accent because of Qiao Yu and Aunt Miao Fang.

Lu Shaowen smiled with her eyebrows curved: “It would be great if I could meet you two every time I take the train, then I wouldn’t feel bored on the journey.”

“See you again if we are destined to.”

“Okay, we’ll meet again sometime.”

Before Qiao Yu even left the station, he saw someone holding a sign with his name on it.

Qiao Yu walked up to the other person with his bag on his back, “Comrade, were you sent by Grandpa?”

The other party saluted him and said, “You are Comrade Qiao Yuqiao, right?”

She nodded and got into the car.

The man drove all the way to the military compound in the city, and after filling out the entry and exit certificate, he drove the car and stopped in front of a small courtyard with a two-story building.

“Comrade Qiao, we’re here. The chief won’t be off work for a while, and only Aunt Wang is home, so please make yourself at home.”

“Okay, thank you comrade.”

Aunt Wang was the aunt hired to take care of Mr. Zhang. She was very warm to Qiao Yu.

“Comrade Qiao, you must be tired from the journey. Would you like some tea or water? I’ll pour it for you.”

“Just water, thank you Aunt Wang.”

Aunt Wang couldn’t help but feel good about her when she heard her call so sweetly.

When Aunt Wang went into the kitchen, Qiao Yu looked around the first floor.

The floor is terrazzo and the walls are painted white. There are framed photos hanging on the walls. There is a refrigerator, a TV and a TV cabinet. The tables and chairs are made of iron, the sofa is made of leather, and there is white cloth for decoration.

It’s much more magnificent than Zhou Ze’an’s yard decoration.

Aunt Wang poured out a glass of water and followed Qiao Yu’s line of sight to look at the photos on the wall. She thought that there was a photo of the fake daughter hanging on the wall before, and the old man specifically asked her to take it down…

Finally? No words.

After all, in the old days there was a principle that servants should not discuss the affairs of their masters.

She was very satisfied with the job and was afraid of losing it if she added unnecessary details, so she didn’t say anything more.

Mr. Zhang came back dragging his tired body near dusk. The moment he saw Qiao Yu, he became much more energetic.

“Xiao Yu, I’ve finally got you here! Come and sit down, Aunt Wang, is the food I asked for ready?”

Aunt Wang poked her head out of the kitchen and said, “Okay, just heat it up and you can eat it!”

While Aunt Wang was heating up the dishes, Qiao Yu took out the gifts from her bag one by one.

“This is the crab oil I made. I put a lot of oil in it. You can cook some noodles, drain them, and then add some to it and mix it. It tastes really good.

These are dried shrimps and kelp. The dried shrimps are directly put into the soup and cooked. The kelp needs to be soaked for several hours before making soup…”

Old Master Zhang looked at her little mouth opening and closing without stopping, “I exchanged these with members from the coastal areas. They are not expensive, and I just wanted to give them a try. If it weren’t for the fact that food sent by mail would be stolen these days, I would have sent them to you a long time ago.”

Mr. Zhang finally had time to interrupt: “Why do you have a Beijing accent?”

Qiao Yu smiled and said, “There was an old lady and a young girl on the train. They were both from Beijing. I chatted with them for a few days and nights, so they picked up some accents.”

“So that’s how it is.”

The food was ready, but Aunt Wang didn’t sit at the table. She let the grandfather and grandson chat while she ate in the kitchen.

Mr. Zhang: “Come, drink soda. You kids like to drink this. I asked Aunt Wang to ice it for you.”

Although the temperature had dropped, Qiao Yu was still interested in the cold stuff. He took a sip and shook his head, “So refreshing!”

Grandpa Zhang saw her smiling, and his own smile never ceased.

Qiao Yu asked bluntly: “Grandpa, are there any popsicles in the refrigerator?”

“You want to eat? Sure! Grandpa will prepare it for you tomorrow!”

“You are so capable, Grandpa.” Qiao Yu gave a thumbs up.

After chatting for a few more sentences, they talked about Zhang Zhan.

“Grandpa, when will big brother come back?”

“Your elder brother…he has some things to do in the army recently. How long do you plan to stay?”

“There’s nothing to do when I go back anyway, so I can just stay a few more days. I can’t just come here and run away without even seeing Big Brother, right? I can be sorry to Big Brother, but I have to be worthy of the passbook he gave me, right?”

“Hahaha, that’s the truth, that’s the truth. “

Old Master Zhang didn’t think Qiao Yu was mercenary. On the contrary, it was rare for her to be so open and honest, especially when she was born in such an environment. He gradually appreciated his granddaughter and was impressed by her strong genes.

He is worthy of being a descendant of the Zhang family!

Qiao Yu’s bedroom was cleaned up early. On the second floor, there was an independent bathroom with not only a flush toilet but also a shower.

Isn’t this much more convenient than boiling water for taking a bath on the island?

“How is it? Do you like it?” Grandpa Zhang asked with a smile when he saw her enter the room and go to admire the bathroom first.

Qiao Yu’s fair cheeks flushed with excitement. “I like it, I like it very much! There’s a flush toilet and a shower, which is really convenient. Grandpa, is this bedroom mine from now on?”

“Of course, whether you come to Beijing or not, I will ask Aunt Wang to clean this room from time to time so that it will be convenient for you to live in.”

“Which room did the fake one live in before?”

Old Master Zhang smiled and said, “This room used to be my son, daughter-in-law and her room. After I knew you were switched and they were doing this, I ordered someone to open up the room and let you live in it.”

If her initial impression of Mr. Zhang was based on the passbook and his attitude towards her, after hearing what he said, she finally called him sincerely, “Grandpa!”

“Hmm? What’s up?”

“Grandpa, you are so kind to me.”

From then on, I called him Grandpa with sincerity and truly treated him as a relative.

After all, it was not Grandpa Zhang’s fault to swap the baby. Grandpa Zhang was also hurt, and after learning the truth, he has been trying to make amends, even at the cost of turning against his son and daughter-in-law.

If she continued to lie, be hypocritical and just act in a perfunctory manner to such a sensible and elderly person, it would seem inhumane.