QTIMP -Chapter 84 Character Persona – Lazy (Part 32)

Not to mention how shrewd Lu Hongjun was—just considering his profession alone, Si Qiu wouldn’t dare act recklessly. Occasionally taking out some rice, flour, oil, vegetables, fabric, or clothes wouldn’t attract his attention.

But if there were too many things, it would definitely make people suspicious. Besides, there was no need for that. Si Qiu was already living quite well. With support from both sides of their parents, and with the two of them earning money and having wide connections, it wasn’t too difficult for them to obtain certain resources if they needed them.

As for Lu Hongqi’s family living a harder life, it was mainly because Si Lai was reluctant to spend money. The key point was that she also had no ability to earn any.

“That should be enough. The remaining money can be used to renovate the place a bit.”

“When you talk to the seller, make sure the property ownership is clear. I don’t want to live there for a few years only for someone to suddenly show up claiming it’s their house.”

Si Qiu was genuinely afraid of something like that happening. It would be extremely irritating.

“Do you think your man is that unreliable? If Xiao Liu dared to handle things like that for me, I’d deal with him when I got back.”

Seeing him speak so fiercely actually made him look quite domineering.

“I trust Brother Lu’s ability to get things done. When we go back, let’s treat Xiao Liu to a meal.”

“No need. I’ll arrange it myself. I once saved that kid’s entire family. He knows how to repay kindness—he wouldn’t dare be careless.”

While talking to keep her attention occupied, Lu Hongjun quietly moved the spicy dishes farther away.

“Brother Lu, why are you so good? Handsome, capable… really, only I’m worthy of you. If it were someone else, it’d be such a waste of a man like you.”

Hearing her words, Lu Hongqi smiled helplessly. In his heart, he thought about what a little liar she was—her mouth was so sweet it was like it was filled with honey. People outside all said that although he did all the housework, he was still the one who had the final say.

But the real situation was that as long as Si Qiu wanted something done, there was nothing that couldn’t be accomplished. The most important part was that every time, after just a couple of sweet words from her, he would happily run around and get it done for her.

Even so, he still felt lucky. His wife was a little lazy bug who didn’t like doing things herself, so as her husband he was still needed.

Sometimes when he thought about it, he even felt like something was wrong with himself—but he still enjoyed it wholeheartedly.

On the seventh day, Lu Hongjun and his guard drove to the train station to pick up Si Qiu’s parents. As the long whistle sounded, the train pulled into the station, and the crowd surged toward the exit.

Yet people subconsciously detoured around the military vehicle and the two men standing beside it. Then one of them spotted someone waving from a train window.

A smile immediately spread across Lu Hongjun’s face as he waved back. “Dad, Mom, don’t rush—I’ll come over and get you.”

As he spoke, he began moving against the flow of people toward the train.

The elderly couple had been reminded in their daughter’s letter not to hurry getting off the train when they arrived. Lu Hongjun had even booked sleeper tickets for them, so they didn’t have to struggle through the crowd carrying large bags.

When they saw Lu Hongjun coming over, the couple quickly began handing their packages out through the window.

“Hongjun, don’t worry about us—take the luggage out first. Hey, hey! That basket has eggs in it. Be careful!”

Lu Hongjun and the guard made two trips moving the luggage, and they still weren’t done. By the final trip, all four of them returned to the car loaded down with bags.

Except for the basket of eggs that had been specifically mentioned, all the other bundles were tied onto the roof of the vehicle.

“Dad, Mom, you must be exhausted from the trip. I’ll take you to get something to eat first, and then we’ll drive home.”

The guard drove while Lu Hongjun turned sideways in his seat, chatting with the elderly couple.

“No need. I already ate in the car and I’m not really hungry. Let’s hurry back, alright? Is it far from here to where you live?”

Lu Hongjun smiled. “Dad, Mom, this is the provincial capital. It takes three or four hours to get back to where we live. If we don’t eat and head straight home, Qiuqiu will worry. Besides, Qiuqiu asked me to buy a few more things before going back.”

When the couple heard that it would take three or four hours, they realized it really was quite a long time. Wang Xia slapped the car seat lightly.

“Then let’s go get something to eat. But will Qiuqiu be alright at home by herself? She’s already more than six months pregnant, and with twins at that. Her belly must be about the same size as someone carrying a full-term single baby, right?”

The old couple had been worried about their daughter the whole time.

“Yeah, her belly is so big it’s almost frightening. But when I came out today, I specifically asked the wife of one of the battalion commanders under me to help keep an eye on her.”

He was talking about Sister-in-law Song. That day, right after lunch, she had brought her husband and daughter over. Then they all went to the supply and marketing cooperative together and completed the formalities.

As a result, another 1,000 yuan was added to Si Qiu’s savings.

Even so, Sister-in-law Song and her husband still felt they had gained a huge bargain. Whenever they had free time, they would come over to help keep an eye on things.

Si Qiu had even specially prepared an anti-scar ointment for their daughter. It might not completely remove the scar, but it could improve it quite a bit. In just seven days, the girl’s scar had already shown noticeable improvement.

This made the couple even more attentive and devoted, so Lu Hongjun felt more at ease.

“Mom, why did you bring so many things this time?”

“Well, it’s because that girl said that looking after children isn’t something that lasts just a day or two. So the two of us finished up all the work back home. We let your second brother keep an eye on the house, and brought everything we should bring with us. That way we also save on postage. Postage is really expensive.”

Over the past few years, every time Wang Xia mailed something to her daughter, the postage alone made her heart ache.

“Mom, you’re absolutely right to think that way. You know what Qiuqiu is like—if you two don’t help, once the two kids arrive I’ll probably go crazy.”

“Sigh, you’ve had it hard these past couple of years, child. That girl Qiuqiu is a bit lazy and carefree all day long. She’s just too kind to everyone. Living with her, you’re bound to worry more and work harder.”

The old lady seemed to be criticizing her daughter on the surface, but in reality she was praising her for being generous and not petty.

Lu Hongjun immediately echoed her words.

“You shouldn’t say that. Qiuqiu is just young and hasn’t fully settled down yet. But look at how well she’s been doing at work these past two years. Because of her, I’ve even been praised twice. And my dad, my mom, my grandpa, my grandma, my uncle and aunt—they all really like Qiuqiu. Whenever they write letters or make phone calls, they’re all asking about her. Oh right, I should also thank you for all the medicinal herbs you’ve collected over the years. Because of that ginseng, my grandpa’s health has become much stronger.”

When Wang Xia and Si Shi heard this, their faces immediately broke into bright smiles.

“These are all small things. As long as the two of you live your lives well together, that’s better than anything.”

“I heard from Qiuqiu’s letter that she’s preparing for the college entrance exam. With such a big belly, she still wants to take the exam—won’t that be exhausting?” Si Shi usually didn’t talk much, but at this moment he was truly worried about his daughter.

When his father-in-law asked, Lu Hongjun quickly nodded.

“Exactly! I tried to persuade her not to take it this year, but she absolutely refused. She said that after the exam she can give birth, and after finishing her postpartum confinement she can go straight to school. Nothing would be delayed. There’s nothing I can do—I can’t persuade her. That’s why I asked the two of you to come earlier. That way when I’m at work, someone will be at home to take care of things, and I can feel more at ease.”