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Three main rooms stood in the house, with the living room in the center and bedrooms on either side. He Hongmei busily carried out blankets and pillows from her room.
Outside, the wind grew stronger, and snowflakes fell to the ground, making a rustling sound. He Hongmei brought in the coal stove from the kitchen. "It's too cold; this will keep us warmer," she said.
Qin Chizian asked with concern, "What if we get carbon monoxide poisoning?"
He Hongmei's playful nature kicked in again. "Perfect! We can't be born on the same day of the same month in the same year, but we can die together on the same day of the same month in the same year—just like a pair of star-crossed lovers..."
At that time, rural areas still lacked flush toilets, so at night, a chamber pot was kept in the room.
In the dimness of night, Qin Chizian heard a "splashing" sound from outside. He jolted awake; it must be Sister He using the bathroom. Soon after, he felt a pressing need himself and was uncomfortable holding it in.
The bed was a bit small, and he kept losing his blankets during the night, leaving him freezing cold.
Qin Chizian turned on the light and quietly got dressed, preparing to step outside to use the toilet.
"Xiao Qin, what are you doing?" He Hongmei's lazy voice called out.
"Sister He, I'm going to the bathroom," Qin Chizian replied, feeling slightly embarrassed.
"It's freezing outside; there's a bucket here!" He Hongmei suggested.
Qin Chizian hesitated but eventually opened the door. A gust of cold wind rushed in, making him shiver uncontrollably.
After using the toilet, Qin Chizian felt nearly frozen. When he looked up, he noticed that all the lights in the house had gone out. The strong winds must have severed the power lines.
He quickly returned inside and shut the door behind him. Just as he turned around, he was enveloped by a warm body. A pair of arms wrapped around him without hesitation. "Come to my big bed; I'll warm you up!"
In that instant, Qin Chizian was completely captivated.
The blankets on Sister He's big bed were warm, and her body was both warm and soft.
When morning came, it was still gray outside. He Hongmei was already busy preparing breakfast. "Get up and wash up; we need to leave early," she urged.
After a night of madness came clarity, and with clarity came embarrassment. Qin Chizian curled up under the covers, feeling shy. "Sister, I..."
"What's with you? Don't worry, I won't cling to you, coward!" He Hongmei teased him, her face not only shy but also radiant. Then she added playfully, "Young and fit, it feels different, making my whole body sore... What about you? How do you feel?"
Qin Chizian remained silent. What a wonderful woman.
The two of them sat at the dining table, and He Hongmei peeled an egg for him. "Eat a couple more; you must be tired. This will help you recover."
Her words sounded natural, but to Qin Chizian's ears, they felt particularly intimate.
"What's wrong? Feeling guilty?" Seeing Qin Chizian bow his head to eat, He Hongmei teased him again.
Qin Chizian did not look up. "What do you want from me?"
He Hongmei huffed out a line from a play: "Not for gold, not for silver, just for you is enough!" Then she added, "Is it wrong for me to like an old cow eating tender grass?"
After clearing the dishes, Qin Chizian sat there watching He Hongmei dress by the bed, his mind replaying the scenes of their passionate night together.
Ah, how fleeting the good times are.
The snow was falling heavily, but thankfully the car could still drive.
In the car, He Hongmei sat in the passenger seat and said softly, "I'll give you the key. Whenever you want to come over, just let yourself in. I'm not afraid, but your future is bright; you need to be careful..."
A key still warm from her touch was placed in Qin Chizian's pocket.
If it were you, could you really refuse such a woman at this moment?
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Finally, the holiday arrived.
Qin Chizian drove first to Jiangcheng; Aiyaximu had been eagerly waiting. Not long ago, her parents had just visited, and this year for the Spring Festival, she would return to Anan with Qin Chizian.
Qin Chizian called Village Chief Uncle Man Yin; he agreed to relay a message and said, "Kid, last time your parents came back from Jiangcheng, they praised you all over the village! They said you're capable and that your wife is beautiful and nice! I heard you got a nice car? On the twenty-eighth day of the twelfth month, my eldest son, your Brother Hongjie, is getting married. You should come back to be my wedding car..."
Who isn't vain?
Qin Chizian quickly replied, "No problem, Uncle! We'll be home on the twenty-seventh; we won't miss Brother Hongjie's big day!"
As they drove onto the national highway, Aiyaximu began to fret again. "Honey, I'm feeling a bit scared..."
Qin Chizian comforted her: "You've met my parents already; you've seen Xiao Feng and Xiao Hu too. They all like you very much. What’s there to be afraid of?"
Aiyaximu asked hesitantly, "So... when we get home, will I sleep with Xiao Feng or...?"
Qin Chizian replied, "I've had them clean up the small room in the southern courtyard where I used to live. We bought a new big bed; we'll stay in that room together. It's just that the conditions at home are a bit simple."
"Just being able to sleep next to you, I’m not afraid of anything, no matter how simple it is," Aiyaximu said cheerfully.
The road home wasn't connected to the highway yet, but since they were driving themselves, they arrived in about two hours.
Xiao Hu and Xiao Feng had been waiting at the alley entrance for who knows how long. When they spotted Qin Chizian's car from a distance, they ran over. "Brother, sister-in-law!"
At that moment, the alley was filled with people holding bowls of food, chatting and eating together, a large crowd enjoying the scene.
Aunt Wei teased Zhao Meirong, "Sister-in-law, now someone can keep you in check."
Sister Jie came over with a child in her arms. "I have to see how beautiful my brother's wife is! I heard from Aunt Hua that she's as pretty as a painting..."
The alley was too narrow for the car to enter, so it parked by the street.
Qin Chizian handed out cigarettes to the uncles, older men, brothers, and younger boys at the entrance. Aiyaximu, tall and dressed in a bright red down jacket, got out of the car and distributed candies to the women and children.
Grandma Kui approached. "My granddaughter-in-law is about as tall as my grandson... Ah, so that's why you're wearing high heels!"
Second Uncle and Aunt Er also came out, ushering everyone inside. "Come in and warm up; it's quite cold outside."
Xiao Feng complained while holding Aiyaximu's arm, "Dinner was ready ages ago, but Mom wouldn’t let us eat until you got back!"
They unloaded everything from the trunk; items sent during the New Year by Qin Chizian and Aiyaximu were brought back. This year, they had bought a lot of New Year goods for the house.
Zhao Meirong had already prepared Xiao Hu and Xiao Feng for this: "Your sister-in-law is spending New Year with us; this year we won't be having pork!"
Qin Qihua added, "We'll prepare more lamb and beef."
Aunt Er spoke quickly, "My niece-in-law is really beautiful; you can't find another like her in our village. Just look at her hair and figure..."
That night when it was time for bed, Zhao Meirong worried about Qin Chizian and Aiyaximu getting cold and decided to set up a stove in their small courtyard.
Qin Chizian instructed Xiao Hu and Xiao Feng, "There are a few electric blankets in the back seat of the car; lay them on the bed tonight. Once plugged in, it won't be cold."
Early the next morning, Zhao Meirong waited for the two to return for breakfast and quietly asked Qin Chizian, "Our conditions aren’t great; your wife isn’t unhappy, is she?"
The night before, they had returned to their little house. The two small rooms had almost no furniture except for a newly bought solid wood bed and a table beside it.
Aiyaximu lay on the soft bed and asked, "What’s inside this mattress? It’s so soft and warm!"
Qin Chizian replied, "Wheat straw; this is what we use on our beds during winter."
However, when she got up at night, Aiyaximu found it freezing outside the covers. "Oh my God, it’s so cold out here!" she exclaimed as she burrowed into Qin Chizian's embrace.
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