387: Going back to the countryside to see the new house
"A Shui is right. millet porridge is especially important; it can satisfy many of the body's nutritional needs."
Li Qinghe smiled and chimed in.
Once Li Qinghe spoke, Nguyen Tan Minh had no way to continue speaking.
"Qinghe, don't spoil her too much."
Tran Thi Bao Anh was also watching her children bicker nearby. Seeing Li Qinghe protect Nguyen Thi Thuy, she couldn't help but offer a reminder.
"Hmph, Mom only spoils older brother. I have my brother-in-law to spoil me."
Nguyen Thi Thuy ran over to Li Qinghe, hugged his arm, and sat down, displaying great intimacy.
Seeing Nguyen Thi Thuy's actions, Tran Thi Bao Anh found it hard to say anything more.
"Mom, this afternoon, my brother-in-law and I are going back to our hometown to look at the house being built. Do you want to come and see it too?"
Nguyen Thi Thuy bounced over to Tran Thi Bao Anh and shook her arm.
She clearly had an obsession with the house. After living in a tin shack for over ten years, the family finally had a large, reinforced concrete house.
She was a little impatient to move in, but unfortunately, the construction period wasn't that fast. She had only heard her mother talk about which parts were finished.
Usually, she didn't have time to go back and see it because of school. Now that Li Qinghe had finally come, she could ride in the car and go check it out.
"Then you go with your brother-in-law. I just went back two days ago. The entire framework has already been poured, and the roof will be sealed before the New Year."
Tran Thi Bao Anh briefly explained the house's construction progress.
Li Qinghe had originally planned to drive back to Hanoi right after lunch, arriving that evening.
But judging by the current situation, he wouldn't be able to leave today.
In that case, he would stay one night in Xiangyang County.
"Oh right, Mom, my brother-in-law said I don't need to bring so many clothes. I can buy some in Hanoi, and I can buy some thicker clothes in the Dragon Country too. Help me take some out."
Nguyen Thi Thuy chirped happily, asking Tran Thi Bao Anh to help her sort her clothes.
"I know, I'll go take some out for you in a bit."
Tran Thi Bao Anh replied indulgently.
"Mom, Brother-in-law, I'm going to school now. I still have class this afternoon."
Nguyen Tan Minh stood up, said goodbye to Li Qinghe and the others, and left. Soon, the dull sound of a motorcycle engine started up outside the door.
"Brother-in-law, let's go out too! Let's go, Brother-in-law~~"
Nguyen Thi Thuy playfully dragged Li Qinghe up.
The young girl's closeness was so natural that it didn't evoke any sense of discomfort.
"Auntie, then I'll take A Shui back to take a look."
Li Qinghe was pulled toward the door by Nguyen Thi Thuy, not forgetting to turn back and inform Tran Thi Bao Anh.
"Go on. Drive slowly on the road, and come back early for dinner tonight."
Tran Thi Bao Anh smiled as she looked at Nguyen Thi Thuy, who was already reaching Li Qinghe's earlobe.
After the family moved to Xiangyang County, since they no longer faced financial difficulties, Tran Thi Bao Anh was willing to buy nutritious food for her two children.
Now, Nguyen Thi Thuy was showing signs of growing taller again, and it seemed Nguyen Tan Minh was also continuing to grow.
The family's life was becoming more and more enjoyable.
It was just... Tran Thi Bao Anh gazed thoughtfully at Nguyen Thi Thuy's already blossoming, graceful figure, finally letting out a faint sigh.
Let things continue well like this... Nguyen Thi Thuy pulled Li Qinghe directly toward the G63.
Li Qinghe unlocked the car right at the doorway.
Nguyen Thi Thuy impatiently jumped into the passenger seat and consciously buckled her seatbelt.
"Brother-in-law, hurry up, hurry up."
This happy little sparrow's heart was blooming with joy.
She could finally go back to her hometown with her brother-in-law to see the house.
For the past few months in the county town, it had just been class after class, but thankfully, her grades were still quite good.
That's why she was allowed to take an early leave to go play in the Dragon Country.
Her classmates, knowing she was going to the distant Dragon Country, all asked her to take lots of photos and videos back for everyone to see.
Usually, they only saw the prosperous cities of the Dragon Country online, but Nguyen Thi Thuy actually had the chance to travel there herself.
This was a rare occurrence in the small Xiangyang County.
Not to mention at Xiangyang County High School, this was absolutely unique.
Consequently, the school teachers' attitude toward Nguyen Thi Thuy had improved significantly.
Many teachers knew about the family situation of the Nguyen sisters.
The previously struggling family saw a huge improvement the moment Nguyen Thi Linh went to college.
Teachers in Vietnam weren't gods; their income was limited, and the only extra income they could earn was through tutoring fees.
And Nguyen Thi Thuy, in the eyes of the teachers, represented future tutoring fees.
Because Li Qinghe had given Nguyen Tan Minh a dedicated sum of money, he was now hiring teachers for several core subjects at school to tutor him.
As Nguyen Tan Minh's younger sister, who was approaching her final year of high school, she would also have corresponding needs.
Therefore, Nguyen Thi Thuy's subject teachers were already deeply impressed by this beautiful girl, whose height surpassed everyone else in the school.
Coupled with the preceding example of her older brother, Nguyen Tan Minh, spending heavily to hire tutors.
Naturally, they treated Nguyen Thi Thuy with smiles every day.
Even before meeting Li Qinghe, Nguyen Thi Thuy was considered a focal point at school.
Originally, due to her family's poverty, quite a few people had designs on her.
Now, the ugly duckling had transformed into a swan.
Many boys felt ashamed of their appearance in front of her, feeling as though their eyes were burned by this fiery, tall, beautiful girl.
Thus, Nguyen Thi Thuy's self-confidence had been completely established after several months of good living.
As the car started, Nguyen Thi Thuy continued to chirp and chatter, telling Li Qinghe how difficult it was for her to return to her hometown.
Li Qinghe drove while listening to Nguyen Thi Thuy's clear voice speaking beside him. Due to the Vietnamese accent, her voice naturally carried a hint of coyness.
"Brother-in-law, aren't we supposed to drive this way to go home? Why are you driving toward the center of the county town?"
Because she didn't have evening study hall.
Nguyen Thi Thuy often rode her motorbike with her female classmates around the county town after school.
She was very familiar with the road conditions here.
"We are going to see the house, and we need to bring the workers some cigarettes, alcohol, and food. That way, they will work harder."
Li Qinghe knew about the lazy habits of Vietnamese workers.
He was mainly bringing the items for Ho Anh Tuan; having Ho Anh Tuan supervise the workers was much more reliable than giving the items directly.
After all, the habit of being an ingrate wasn't cultivated overnight, and examples of people eating and drinking without doing any work were abundant.
Li Qinghe drove to the shopping center in the county town and bought a pile of cigarettes, alcohol, and food. Nguyen Thi Thuy picked everything out; she knew what Vietnamese people usually liked to smoke and drink.
The items were all placed in the trunk.
Nguyen Thi Thuy happily ran back to the passenger seat: "Let's go, Brother-in-law! We're going home!"
The car had only driven a few hundred meters when Nguyen Thi Thuy pointed ahead and shouted, "Brother-in-law, stop quickly! That's A Qiu! Why is she out of school too?"
Li Qinghe looked and saw a beautiful girl wearing a white ao dai walking by the roadside ahead. It was Luong Thi Thu, Nguyen Thi Thuy's best friend.
The Mercedes G63 stopped steadily right in front of Luong Thi Thu.
"A Qiu, why aren't you in class this afternoon either?"
Following Nguyen Thi Thuy's voice, Luong Thi Thu turned her head.
Li Qinghe saw that the girl, wearing a white ao dai and a red hair tie, looked quite beautiful.
Luong Thi Thu
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