I Got Rich in Period Fiction-Chapter 94: Superior Acting or Just a False Alarm?

Qiao Qingyu did not understand the subsequent events in Shangpo Village, after all, they involved many serious issues, beyond the comprehension of someone at her level.

She had rescued two children from Shangpo Village, and this was no secret at the base, so there was nothing she couldn’t talk about. Seeing such a woman in the village also wasn’t against the rules, as it didn’t violate the family management regulations of the base.

Thus, a calmer Qiao Qingyu nodded without hesitation, "I’m not lying to you, it’s true."

Chen Dandan stared at Qiao Qingyu intently and then slowly released her hand.

Bowing her head, seeming to ponder over something, Qiao Qingyu and Sister-in-law Li exchanged glances—Sister-in-law Li really didn’t know anything, and Qiao Qingyu was also feeling quite confused at the moment.

She had just mentioned that her sisters, who looked like her, were in the Southern region.

But why did she look so despondent and lost?

Chen Dandan’s gaze was a bit scattered, but it soon focused as she spoke again, her voice now somewhat hoarse, "Comrade Qiao Qingyu, did you look closely? Does her eyebrow have a red mole at the edge?"

Although Qiao Qingyu couldn’t boast of a photographic memory, her recollection was very good, especially after entering and exiting the laboratory frequently. The pure air inside, quite similar to the spiritual essence depicted in the "Immortal World," really benefitted her, not only making her skin delicate but also greatly enhancing her memory.

Qiao Qingyu cleared her throat, recalling earnestly before confidently saying, "Although it was just a brief encounter, the person had a rice grain-sized red mole at the head of her right eyebrow."

After saying this, Qiao Qingyu watched Chen Dandan intently, not missing even the slightest change in her expressions.

She saw Chen Dandan step back, her expression fluctuating rapidly, but in the blink of an eye, all emotion had vanished completely.

She sighed deeply, patted her chest, and then smiled at Qiao Qingyu, speaking as though relieved, "It’s a good thing my sisters are all safe in Yun City. Otherwise, your words would have really scared me; my heart was pounding just now."

Qiao Qingyu, "..."

Was it really a false alarm or was it an act?

At that moment, Qiao Qingyu couldn’t really be sure. She smiled, "It’s good that it’s not true. Otherwise, it would have been tragic."

Then she saw Chen Dandan’s hand tighten for a moment. Qiao Qingyu thought she would ask something, but Chen Dandan moved her lips a few times before finally saying softly, "I will go help Brother and the others sort out some books."

Sister-in-law Li quickly said, "I’ll go make some tea for you."

Then she nudged Qiao Qingyu, signaling her to drop the subject for now.

Of course, Qiao Qingyu couldn’t mention it anymore, and at this point, Mr. Li also returned. His face seemed to carry a smile, suggesting that He Xiuyu must have tactfully handled the situation, probably even praising Mr. Li, or else he wouldn’t be so cheerful.

He Xiuyu was truly capable, otherwise, he couldn’t have won over so many senior colleagues.

Holding He Xuerong’s hand, Qiao Qingyu left the Li family.

When passing by a corner, she glanced at Chen Dandan, who was also looking at her.

Chen Dandan seemed surprised by Qiao Qingyu’s sudden gaze, hesitated for a moment, then almost instinctively smiled at Qiao Qingyu and nodded.

Qiao Qingyu warmly waved her hand, pulling He Xuerong back home.

At eleven in the morning, over three hundred families moved into the new quarters at the base.

There were still many empty houses here, but they had all been assigned. Even so, many people were yet to receive one. The base had plenty of space to build houses; what was lacking was funds.

So it all had to be done batch by batch.

Old Wei, as the administrative head, was naturally the first to speak. He Xiuyu did not like to speak on such occasions, so he left it all to Old Wei and Old Xie.

After thanking everyone thoroughly, Old Wei waved his big hand and announced that the Tenghai Research Base family quarters were officially in use.

Everyone down below just laughed heartily.

It really was fitting for people from a research base, putting up a whole string of data for something as simple as building a house and moving—but everyone was very happy and cheerfully moved into their new homes.

For the first meal in the new home, Qiao Qingyu made two dishes and steamed some rice, thinking it would have been even better with two glasses of wine.

Although there were no rivers near the base, the logistics staff still distributed a carp to each family.

Regardless, it was an auspicious symbol.

Qiao Qingyu made braised carp, but since the carp had many bones, He Xiuyu was patiently picking them out for He Xuerong.

It was hard to say whether it was intentional or not, but occasionally, he would also pick some up for Qiao Qingyu.

Of course, the conscientious He Xiuyu was using serving chopsticks.

But Qiao Qingyu still felt somewhat unaccustomed to this honor. She quickly finished her meal and left him with the words, "You wash the dishes, I’ll hang the curtains..."

He Xiuyu saw her head to the kitchen and raised his voice, "I’ll hang the curtains, just deal with the luggage."

Then he also got busy for the afternoon, and it quickly became dark. This time, there was a bathroom, and although there still wasn’t a shower, bathing inside meant they no longer needed to haul the water out as it simply flowed down the drain.

So it goes to show, the second batch of houses wasn’t so easy to build, as money was involved in every step and every aspect.

Moreover, since water was scarce here, the water supply was also time-regulated.

But since today was moving day, there was water supply around the clock, and afterward, it would be available only in specified time slots.

Qiao Qingyu washed He Xuerong off completely clean and then tucked her into bed, still sharing a room with her.

However, as agreed, the basket planted with flower seeds was placed on the windowsill of He Xuerong’s bedroom.

He Xuerong’s bedroom was decorated by Qiao Qingyu, with a small bed covered in floral checkerboard sheets, and curtains of the same pattern.

Qiao Qingyu hung her patchwork small purse on the wall, it was at a height Rongrong could reach, so she had to carry it on her every time she went out.

The wood here was also a scarce resource, so they had a cement floor, but even then, it was much better than the muddy floor in the temporary family quarters.

The cement floor was finely and smoothly finished, one that could be cleaned neatly with a mop.

The only thing missing in the house was a traditional heated bed.

The room where Qiao Qingyu now lived had one such heated bed built.

He Xiuyu lived in another room, with a study in between them. Of course, since it was a bungalow, all the bedrooms faced the sun, only the study and the storeroom faced away from it.

Although He Xuerong didn’t do anything the whole day, Xiao Hu had taken her around the entire family quarters, so when she was tucked into bed clean, the little girl quickly sank into deep slumber.

Then Qiao Qingyu went to He Xiuyu’s bedroom...