The Reborn Sidekick Rejected The Male Lead
Chapter 158 - 155: The Kid Finds a Good Family

Chapter 158: Chapter 155: The Kid Finds a Good Family

Lu Jingqiu looked at Jiang Nanzhou and said, "We can just build our own pool, right?"

"Sure, I’ll handle that."

"You’ve been here all the time lately, do you really not need to go back to the army?"

"No, I just come here once in the morning, and once in the afternoon. If you have any opinions, or anything you want to do, you don’t have to lift a finger; just direct me, and I’ll arrange everything."

Within a week, he had everything arranged so efficiently that Lu Jingqiu couldn’t help but admire his execution skills. Living with such a person, she could easily be a hands-off manager.

Lu Jingqiu, with a shy expression, took his hand and said a word of agreement, "Okay." In this life, the two of them didn’t chase dramatic rises and falls in life; they only wished to hold each other’s hand, and spend every ordinary yet warm day together.

Seeing them working so hard on the renovations, and looking like they had money, Brother Zhang spoke up, "I see you’re using ceramic tiles in your room. I know an old man who has a lot of such tiles from years ago. Do you need them for your kitchen? I can take you to see them if you do."

Lu Jingqiu was interested and asked, "What kind does he have?"

"All kinds. His family used to make tiles, and they kept some at home. In recent years, people have been too poor to even have enough food, let alone a house, and no one buys these things. They’re not expensive either. One hundred tiles for five yuan."

"Brother Zhang, when are you free to take us to have a look?"

"How about tomorrow noon? I’m off work at that time, and I can pick you up and take you there."

"Sure."

Lu Jingqiu also asked the two uncles who were reinforcing the beams if they knew how to build cabinets.

One uncle said, "We know how to build brick cabinets; we’ve built many in the tube-shaped apartment buildings."

"Then I’ll draw a draft for you tomorrow, please have a look and help out."

"Okay."

They stayed in the yard until after six before leaving. Jiang Nanzhou took her to a state-owned restaurant where to her surprise, they actually had boiled fish slices. That evening, Lu Jingqiu managed to eat a big bowl of rice, feeling utterly content.

On the way home, Lu Jingqiu looked down at her bulging stomach and laughed, "How did you know they had boiled fish there?"

"I passed by today and saw the menu they posted. There are a lot of street food sellers recently, and the state-owned restaurant has less business and fewer customers. They’re probably trying to think of ways to attract diners."

"Is it really that critical? People still have tickets in their hands." The era of using tickets hadn’t ended, and it wouldn’t get too bad in the next two years.

Jiang Nanzhou laughed and shook his head, not really understanding either. He thought this was good, as it gave people more options.

When Lu Jingqiu got home, it was past seven, and her father was not at home. The house was dark.

Lu Jingqiu immediately went to check on Hua Hua, and also looked over the few kittens who were lively and bouncing around, still healthy.

"Second child, third child, you’re one month old now. I’ll take you to find new homes tomorrow. Ah, I really hate to part with you. But I’ve found nice families for you. The Xue Family has grain, you definitely won’t go hungry there, and do you know the Agricultural University? They have plenty of farm products, and a lot of people feed the animals, so you don’t have to worry about getting sick or anything minor. They have specialized experts. Just one thing, you have to be good in your new homes, don’t run around, or you’ll suffer if you get lost. Do you hear me?"

The kittens looked at her somewhat confusedly, while Hua Hua, as if she understood, meowed at them.

Huaniu, plump and fuzzy, looked at her and rubbed against her, wanting to be held.

Lu Jingqiu picked her up and went upstairs. Hua Hua meowed a few times at her departing figure, looking somewhat jealous and pitiful. Lu Jingqiu simply brought Hua Hua and the other three kittens upstairs as well.

She let them sleep with her for the night.

She did not know what time her father came back last night, and this morning he went out for a run early and then stopped by the cafeteria to bring her back some food.

"How many days off do you have?"

"Dad, I’m off for seven days."

"Hmm, how’s the house coming along?"

"We’re still working on the renovations. I’m going over with Nanzhou to keep an eye on things today. Oh, and dad, someone wants to take Hua Hua’s kittens, so I’m giving them away today."

Lu Xianrun paused in his meal, "So soon? After raising them for a month, I’m already attached to them."

"Dad, we still have Huaniu to consider."

"Alright, are they good people or not?"

"They all love cats, a friend of mine, one of them is being given to Aunt Wei’s son."

"Oh, your Aunt Wei, eh? We haven’t been in touch much since your mom passed away. Your mom got a lot of help from Aunt Wei when she was sick. You should visit her house during the New Year."

"Yes, I’ll remember that, Dad."

After Lu Jingqiu had dinner, she put the second and third kittens into a bamboo basket, and, afraid that their new owners wouldn’t have time to prepare sand, she put a little in a bag for each of them.

After Jiang Nanzhou arrived, he placed the two bags on the front rack and started pedaling the bike.

Lu Jingqiu directed him to Xue Jianian’s house.

She hadn’t expected Wei Jincheng to also be there today.

He welcomed them in with a smile, saying, "Welcome, welcome."

"You..." Jiang Nanzhou was surprised.

It was only then that Lu Jingqiu remembered that she’d forgotten to introduce them, "Xue Jianian is Wei Jincheng’s fiancée."

Realizing, Jiang Nanzhou laughed and said to Wei Jincheng, "What a coincidence."

Wei Jincheng replied, "Yeah, it really is."

Lu Jingqiu ignored the two men, carrying the basket over to show to Xue Jianian.

"This one is the second one, and this one is the third. The eldest is a calico, looks just like her mom, and someone already booked her."

"Wow, they are so small, so cute," Xue Jianian couldn’t decide which kitten to pick as she looked at the two tiny ones.

She held one and then the other.

Wei Jincheng gestured for Jiang Nanzhou to sit in the yard, watching the two ladies play with the cats, he smiled and said, "I hear you’re getting married?"

Jiang Nanzhou nodded and replied, "Yeah, at the end of the year. Are you interested in joining in? I’m still in need of a best man."

Wei Jincheng’s smile was radiant as he crossed his arms, boasting, "I’m already married, we got the certificate and everything."

Jiang Nanzhou was slightly taken aback, obviously surprised.

Wei Jincheng didn’t hide it, saying, "We registered last week. We don’t have many friends here and were not going to have a reception, but she has some godparents here who objected. I won’t have much time later, so I thought we might as well have a meal now. I’m fetching the bride tomorrow, I wonder if Captain Jiang could be lured to attend."

Jiang Nanzhou raised an eyebrow, "So it’s not a coincidence today, and now I’m not involved?"

Wei Jincheng laughed, "Me, just a platoon leader, and we’re not that close; how could I have the audacity to invite a superior officer?"

Jiang Nanzhou laughed as well, "Okay, where will the bride be fetched from tomorrow?"

"From here, to her godparents’ place. On my side, it’ll just be a few close comrades, a table’s worth; the main gathering is at her godparents’ side, like four or five tables. We didn’t invite people over to cook at home; we booked a few tables directly at the State-owned restaurant."

While Wei Jincheng was discussing this with Jiang Nanzhou, Xue Jianian also mentioned her upcoming marriage to Lu Jingqiu; after all, it was her house, so she needed to give her a heads up.

Lu Jingqiu was quite surprised. In her previous life, she didn’t know when the two got married, but by the time she reappeared, their child was already two years old.

"You’ll use it as a bridal home, which is like adding festivity to the house; of course we’re happy for you. I didn’t think you’d be so low-key about it."

Xue Jianian showed uncommon shyness, "It was a spur-of-the-moment decision; we decided to get the certificate just like that. If it weren’t for my godfather’s objections, we wouldn’t even plan to have a reception."

"It’s good to have it, now everyone will know you’re married."

"You must come tomorrow, it’s at the closest State-owned restaurant down the road."

"Alright."