Chapter 110: The Main Point is to Show Off
Song Chu dragged Song Ping to buy, buy, buy, and when they finished, they came out with bags of all sizes, which were then thrown to Song Lao Si.
“Why did you buy so much?” Song Lao Si couldn’t carry all the bags, and Gu Yue took the initiative to share the burden.
Song Chu said indifferently, “I bought what I wanted to buy. Do you have a problem with that?”
Song Lao Si: “…” Bought what she wanted to buy, his sister was indeed too extravagant. How much did this cost?
He originally wanted her to be more reserved in front of Educated Youth Gu, but seeing her “if you dare to say you have a problem, I’ll beat you up” look, he immediately backed down.
He could only say aggrievedly, “No, no problem.”
Song Chu hooked her arm through Song Ping’s, “Sister Ping, does it feel good to buy, buy, buy?”
Song Ping was much more outgoing after coming out, but she was still very reserved, especially when facing Factory Director Zhou and Qin Qiulan.
Song Chu wasn’t in a hurry to integrate her, otherwise it would put too much pressure on her. Haste makes waste, and the disadvantages would outweigh the advantages.
After experiencing it a few more times, her cousin would naturally and gradually integrate and open up.
It was Song Ping’s first time buying things, and her face was slightly flushed, but she had to admit that it did feel quite good.
“It feels pretty good,” she said with a light smile.
When she got married, her family gave her some money, and she was occasionally able to save a little while living with her former mother-in-law. She brought it all back with her when she returned to her maternal home.
Now she bought something for everyone in the family to take back, and she felt it was worth the money.
Song Chu smiled and said, “Next time we come to the provincial capital, you should have received your salary. We’ll buy, buy, buy again. A woman must treat herself well.”
Song Ping said with a bit of indulgence, “Okay.”
When she came out to play with Qin Qiulan before, her sister wanted to take her ice skating, but she was too scared and could only stand by the railing and slide along.
When the three of them were together, her sister would also throw out a few topics to help her and Qin Qiulan find things to talk about. She was relatively reserved and didn’t open up, but fortunately, the other party didn’t mind.
She didn’t dare to imagine such a life before. She took a deep breath and told herself that she would quickly adapt and keep up with her sister’s pace.
Song Lao Si really wanted to cry. Not only was his little sister a spendthrift, but she was also leading his cousin astray.
He stole a glance at Gu Yue and was relieved to see that he didn’t look unhappy.
Back at the hotel, Song Chu and Song Ping sorted through their luggage.
They came with a small bag, but they were going back with several large bags.
What they didn’t know was that if many things didn’t require ration coupons, Song Chu would have bought even more.
Early the next morning, they took the bus back home with their many bags.
Song Chu was also considerate enough to buy some preserved plums for Song Ping to eat on the bus so she would feel more comfortable.
Gu Yue saw how warm Song Chu was, and his eyes unconsciously overflowed with a smile.
It was already afternoon when they arrived in the county town. Gu Yue had called Huo Kai from the provincial capital, so he was already waiting with his car.
“Older Cousin, sorry for the trouble,” Gu Yue said as he handed the bags to Huo Kai one by one to put in the trunk.
Huo Kai smiled and patted him, “What trouble? It’s nothing.”
“You guys bought a lot of stuff.”
Gu Yue smiled lightly, “Mainly because someone bought whatever she saw.”
Huo Kai looked at him and smiled, winking, “Is it Comrade Xiao Song?”
Gu Yue nodded, “Yes, she likes to buy things.”
Huo Kai stuffed everything in, hooked his arm around Gu Yue’s shoulder, “That’s normal. My mom and aunts used to like to buy things too.”
“Anyway, you can afford it in the future,” he teased, leaning close to Gu Yue’s ear.
Gu Yue said with a wry smile, “Don’t overthink it. We have a pure comrade relationship.”
Huo Kai chuckled, “Yes, you guys are the purest.”
When they arrived in the village, Huo Kai knew they were tired, so he didn’t go to the cowshed to see anyone. He just went to Gu Yue’s place to sit for a while.
Song Chu thanked Huo Kai, thinking that she would bring him something next time she went to the city. It seemed like she was always troubling him lately.
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When the villagers saw Song Chu returning with many bags, they weren’t jealous. They greeted her one by one, and some even offered to help her carry the bags.
Song Ping took her things and went back to her own home.
Back home, Tang Feng took Song Chu’s hand and said with heartache, “My Yaobao has lost weight.”
Song Lao Si stood ignored to the side and rolled his eyes. They ate well and had fun these past few days. He didn’t see his sister losing any weight.
Song Chu smiled and pulled her, “Mom, I haven’t lost weight.”
“I bought something for all of you. Take a look first.” Then she pulled open the bag.
In addition to malt extract and fine noodles, Song Chu also bought gifts for everyone in the family.
Her mother got a floral shirt, her father a white shirt, and her three older brothers each got a pair of rubber shoes, which didn’t require ration coupons.
Her second and third sisters-in-law each got a skirt, and the three children also got small rubber shoes.
She also bought hair ties for Song Daniu and Song Sanniu.
In addition to her family, Song Chu also bought cigarettes and alcohol for her three maternal uncles and two paternal uncles, and some candy and biscuits for their families.
Tang Feng was especially happy and held up the floral shirt to compare, “Aiya, at my age, can I still wear this?”
Song Chu pushed her into the room to try it on, “Why not? Mom, you’re not old. You’re beautiful and have a good figure. You’ll definitely look good in it. You’ll be the most fashionable Old Lady in our village from now on.”
The shirt she bought was a plain floral pattern, more suitable for her mother’s age.
Many people in the provincial capital wore them, but no old ladies in the village did, so her mother felt a little uncomfortable at first.
Tang Feng couldn’t stop smiling after hearing her daughter’s praise, “Then I’ll try it on.”
Song Youfu picked up the shirt and felt it, “It’s really white!”
“Dad, go try it on too. You’ll definitely look energetic and handsome,” Song Chu was always good at coaxing people.
Song Youfu also smiled from ear to ear, “Then I’ll try it on too.”
The two went into the room to try on their clothes. Song Lao Er immediately took off his shoes and put on the new ones.
Song Lao Da first tried the new shoes on his two children before putting on his own.
Song’s Second Eldest Brother’s Wife held the skirt, her eyes full of emotion and a bit lost, “I, I have one too!”
Song Chu smiled and said, “Second Sister-in-law, you’re part of the family, of course you have one. You’ll definitely look beautiful in it.”
The long skirt she bought for her second sister-in-law was also plain, and the Buraji dress she bought for her third sister-in-law was a brighter color, both suited to their personalities.
“Go try it on. Don’t be shy. Our family will be even better in the future, and you’ll have new clothes every year.”
“You can’t drag the family down,” Song Chu knew how to persuade her.
Apart from being a bit weak, her second sister-in-law was good in other aspects. She was a good hand both inside and outside the house, and she quite liked her.
Song’s Second Eldest Brother’s Wife originally didn’t dare to accept it, thinking it was too expensive, but after hearing Song Chu’s last sentence, she pursed her lips, “Alright, I’ll try it on too.”
“Thank you, Little Sister,” she said, her heart warmed, and she grasped Song Chu’s hand.
“We’re family, don’t mention it,” Song Chu patted her hand.
The whole family changed into their new clothes and shoes, and everything fit well.
Led by Tang Feng and Song Youfu, they didn’t take them off but immediately ran to the large banyan tree where the villagers gathered the most to chat.
The others also quickly went out, each going to places with many people to chat.
Of course, chatting was just a pretense. The main point was to show off.
Continue at 16:00~