People in the alley: A woman dressed as a man shouldn't be foolishly filial, Zhuang Chaoying

Chapter 148 Zhang Amei's Scheme

After buying the handbag, the two returned to the appliance counter.

Zhuang Chaoying walked to the washing machine and, with the help of the staff, carried it on her back.

Huang Ling looked worried. "Chao Ying, let's move it together, are you sure you can manage?"

Zhuang Chaoying, carrying the washing machine on her back: "It can do it, a man must do it! Ah Ling, open the door!"

Huang Ling quickly ran to the door, opened both doors, and helped hold them open from behind.

Zhuang Chaoying carefully placed the washing machine onto the tricycle and gently pushed it with her hand.

Huang Ling quickly walked over to Zhuang Chaoying, reached out and carefully patted the dust off Chaoying's clothes, then took out a clean handkerchief from her pocket and wiped the sweat from Chaoying's forehead, muttering, "I told you I'd help you, but you insisted on showing off. Look at all this sweat, aren't you afraid of tiring yourself out?"

Zhuang Chaoying lowered her head slightly, took the handkerchief, wiped her neck with it, and then casually put the handkerchief into her pocket: "Get in the car, let's go home!"

"Chao Ying, let's go buy some meat and a fish, let's celebrate tonight!"

As Huang Ling spoke, she sat on the back of the tricycle, clutching her newly bought brown leather handbag tightly to her chest.

Now, while taking excellent care of her child, she also wants to dress beautifully. Her wardrobe is gradually filling up with clothes, and the colors are becoming increasingly vibrant and bright. These beautiful clothes make her feel exceptionally happy. At this moment, she is overjoyed and can't help but hum a song: "You ask me how deep my love is, how much I love you, my feelings are true, my love is true~~~"

As Zhuang Chaoying listened to Huang Ling's singing, she hummed along: "A gentle kiss has already touched my heart."

He pedaled harder and harder, and the tricycle sped along the flat road, making the ride more and more exhilarating.

Before long, they returned to the familiar alley.

Zhuang Chaoying parked the tricycle and walked to the back of the vehicle with Huang Ling, preparing to carry the washing machine home.

"Oh dear, what did Teacher Zhuang buy this time?"

Huang Ling walked behind. "Washing machine, twin-tub type."

"Wow, this is amazing! Another big item has been added to the house."

"No wonder Huang Ling's family is doing so well. Both husband and wife are employed, and Teacher Zhuang even writes books. I'm so envious!"

The neighbors chattered amongst themselves from behind.

Each of them carried one end of the head, with Zhuang Chaoying carefully walking backwards in front, while Huang Ling followed closely behind, reminding her from time to time, "Chaoying, turn!"

Hearing Huang Ling's voice in the courtyard, Song Ying quickly put down the beans she was shelling and called to Lin Wufeng, "Wufeng, go help!"

Hearing the shout, Lin Wufeng quickly ran out. "Sister Ling, I'm coming."

As he spoke, he took over Huang Ling's place and together with Zhuang Chaoying, steadily carried the washing machine to the backyard and placed it in a corner.

At this moment, Zhang Amei was standing at her own door, glancing occasionally toward Zhuang Chaoying's house, while Old Wu sat on a small stool at the door, eating watermelon, juice dripping onto the ground.

"Old Wu, you said Teacher Zhuang bought a new washing machine, so does that mean the old one is no longer needed?"

Old Wu swallowed the watermelon in his mouth, wiped his mouth with his hand, and glanced at Zhang Amei: "Why don't you go and ask her?"

Zhang Amei nodded: "I'll go over there in a bit and ask!"

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After carrying the brand-new washing machine to the backyard, Zhuang Chaoying walked to the sink, turned on the tap, and washed her hands.

Zhuang Chaoying wiped her hands with a towel and turned to look at Lin Wufeng beside her. "Engineer Lin, how about we have a drink together tonight?"

Lin Wufeng was holding a bar of soap, rubbing his hands together, when he looked up and said, "Want some drinks? There's beer in the fridge."

Zhuang Chaoying smiled and waved her hand: "My father-in-law brought me two bottles of Wuliangye when he came last time. That's genuine good liquor. Let's open one and try it today."

"Teacher Zhuang, Wuliangye is a fine liquor. Why don't we save it for the New Year? It would be so much more festive if the whole family sat together and drank Wuliangye during the New Year."

Zhuang Chaoying smiled and teased, "Drink up! Maybe if my father-in-law comes again next time and sees the wine is gone, he can bring me more, hehe!"

Just then, Song Ying came out of the house carrying a basket full of vegetables: "Wu Feng, Sister Ling and I went to buy groceries. We'll cook a lot of dishes tonight."

Zhang Amei stood at the door, her eyes fixed on the direction where Song Ying and Huang Ling had left, her mind racing with calculations.

She figured that only Teacher Zhuang should be home now, and since Teacher Zhuang was easier to talk to, it would definitely be easier to communicate with him.

Watching the two figures gradually walk out of the alley and disappear around the corner, Zhang Amei took a deep breath and walked into the courtyard.

Zhang Amei stood at the entrance of the courtyard: "Teacher Zhuang!"

Zhuang Chaoying was taking a large piece of meat out of the refrigerator, preparing to put it in a bowl to thaw before slicing it into thin slices.

Hearing someone call her, she put the meat in a bowl, wiped her hands on her apron, walked from the kitchen to the door, and pushed open the screen door.

Seeing Zhang Amei standing awkwardly at the door, he tried to go inside, but Zhuang Chaoying blocked him from entering.

"Sister, what's the matter? Ah Ling isn't home. You can talk in the yard."

Zhang Amei rubbed her hands together, looked up at Teacher Zhuang, who was much taller than her, and said, "Teacher Zhuang, you bought another washing machine? Then... then we don't need that single-tub washing machine anymore, right? I discussed it with Lao Wu, and we want to buy one from you. You see, we've never had a washing machine at home, and washing clothes is such a hassle."

As she spoke, she stretched out her hands and waved them in front of Zhuang Chaoying.

After listening to Zhang Amei's words, Zhuang Chaoying still maintained a smile on her face: "Amei, I'm really sorry, the washing machine has already been bought by Engineer Lin, you're a step too late. I just moved back, and Engineer Lin placed an order with me, otherwise, I would definitely have considered you first."

Zhang Amei's smile froze instantly, and the corners of her mouth twitched slightly, but she quickly forced a smile back.

"Oh, I just came to ask, just to ask. That's all, Teacher Zhuang, I'll go home now!" After saying that, she turned around hurriedly and walked home with a somewhat flustered gait.

Lin Wufeng heard voices coming from next door while he was at home, and thought to himself that it seemed quite a few people were interested in this washing machine.

Walking into the kitchen, I saw Teacher Zhuang holding a knife and slicing meat.

Lin Wufeng stepped forward. "Teacher Zhuang, Song Ying will give the money for the washing machine to Sister Ling later."

Zhuang Chaoying looked up: "No rush, Engineer Lin, you can give it to me anytime. The washing machine is in the backyard anyway."

On the other side, Zhang Amei stormed home, muttering to herself the whole way.