As soon as Cheng Su ca out of the room, she heard her mother-in-law’s aningful words and couldn’t help but look at Qi Taiguo with a half-smile. That expression in her eyes was truly full of aning.
Qi Taiguo cleared his throat, touched his nose, and said, "How is it, alright, isn’t it?"
Before Cheng Su could reply, Mother Qi first said, "Alright, why wouldn’t it be? This is provided by the governnt, the house is definitely sturdy and guaranteed, look at this brightness, way better than the old dormitory. Taiguo, is this really the house allocated to you? With your na on it?"
"Of course, the keys are already in hand, how could it be fake?" Qi Taiguo chuckled.
Mother Qi’s face instantly lit up with a smile, she clasped her hands together: "Amitabha. The governnt is really generous, even distributing houses. You must serve your country with loyalty to repay the governnt for this reward."
Cheng Su secretly laughed, soldiers risking their lives for the country, putting in years until reaching a certain level, getting a house as encouragent, it’s hardly a sign of being generous.
Such days will co when many governnt officials will be given houses too, so many people are competing fiercely to beco civil servants, living off the state’s resources.
"Today is a good day, Su, go to the market and buy two pounds of lamb to make hot pot, let’s enjoy ourselves tonight." Mother Cheng said with a smile.
Cheng Su nodded and agreed.
Having the house in hand, she was extrely happy and excited.
Mother Cheng and Mother Qi went back to the dormitory first, Cheng Su took advantage of so free ti, grabbed paper and pen, and sketched a rough layout of the house to prepare for future furniture purchases.
"This size needs to be carefully asured," Cheng Su said to Qi Taiguo, "otherwise, if the purchased furniture doesn’t fit, it’ll be a hassle!"
"Alright, I’ll bring a asuring tape from the army and asure it again," Qi Taiguo said, wrapping an arm around her, looking into her eyes, "But it’s hard on you, setting everything up."
Cheng Su smiled, "This is my ho, how could it be considered hard work? If there were more houses, I’d be delighted to work even more!"
"Don’t worry, there will be more in the future," Qi Taiguo confidently raised his chin.
"Look at you, so cocky," Cheng Su playfully poked him in the chest with her finger, jokingly.
Qi Taiguo took the opportunity to pull her into his embrace, feeling satisfied and happy, thinking, he earned this, and he’s capable of providing for his family.
"Whose house is this... oh, it’s Deputy Battalion Commander Qi’s..."
From the doorway, a sudden voice caused the couple to separate quickly, looking towards it, it was the family mber of Battalion Commander Zhong Yinde, Big sister-in-law Zhong.
"Sister-in-law Zhong." Cheng Su nudged Qi Taiguo, smiling brightly.
Big sister-in-law Zhong laughed cheerfully, "Did I interrupt sothing?"
"Not at all, please co in!" Cheng Su stepped forward to hold her arm.
"Got a house, I just ca to have a look. We’re neighbors now, I’m in 404, let’s visit each other more often!" Sister-in-law Zhong said with a laugh, while looking around their ho, asking, "How many square ters is yours? Looks similar to ours. By the way, when are you guys moving in?"
"You keep Sister-in-law Zhong company, I’ll head back to the troops first!" Qi Taiguo said to Cheng Su with a smile.
Cheng Su waved him off, and after Qi Taiguo left with a smile, she replied to Sister-in-law Zhong, "They said 83 square ters. Just got the house, still need to fix it up, settle the furniture, hopefully move in before the New Year, what about your family..."
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