Chapter 16 Chapter 16 First time entering the city.

After taking stock of the annual income and preliminarily determining the plan for next year, it was already past midnight. Even though Liu Suqin had just had a nap, she was exhausted. After finishing her business, she fell asleep immediately. The account books, passbooks and cash were all packed up by Lin Nanjiang.

When she opened her eyes again, it was already past nine in the morning. Lin Nanjiang had no idea when he got up. He was clearly exhausted from last night's sleep, but he felt refreshed after a good night's sleep. He got up early, put on his most expensive woolen suit, and combed his hair sleekly with mousse. He looked at her energetically, "Are you awake? Then get up and wash up. I'll be waiting for you."

Wow, the suit I wore for the wedding was even turned out. Is it really that grand?

Liu Suqin was just about to complain when she saw her upper body slightly sticking out of the quilt. Lin Nanjiang stepped forward and reached out to take her hand. He helped her put her feet on the ground and put on her slippers without letting go. He escorted her all the way to the bathroom, and then squeezed toothpaste and filled mouthwash for her.

Seeing how attentive he was, Liu Suqin stopped complaining. "You two are both up? You don't have to work today, so why don't you get some more sleep?"

"I've already slept a few hours longer than usual, and I can't lie down any longer. Quansheng just took a walk around the area and said that the few places that usually serve breakfast are closed. They must have gone back home for the New Year. Uncle Chen happened to invite us to his house for breakfast, and I thought I'd fill my stomach before going to the city for something better, so I agreed and waited for you to come over."

Liu Suqin put her hand on her lower back, waiting like an old Buddha for him to finish the things and hand them to her before she accepted them politely. She nodded while rinsing her mouth, "Okay, Uncle Chen's children just came home a few days ago and asked us to have dinner together."

"Besides, his son has been working in the interior of the country, so it's a good opportunity to ask him about the situation in the city." As he spoke, Lin Nanjiang prepared warm water for washing his face and placed a towel on the edge of the washbasin. Then he instructed, "Take your time to wash up. I'll help you find clothes to wear when you go out. How about the coat you bought last year?"

Liu Suqin: ...

The coat that Lin Nanjiang mentioned was also Liu Suqin’s “wedding dress” on her wedding day.

The fashion for wedding dresses had not yet reached the remote countryside of their hometown, and many girls were still wearing red silk cotton-padded jackets as wedding dresses. However, Liu Suqin liked dressing up when she was young, and she had been working away from home all year round, so she had some money. She was very foresighted and prepared her clothes in Shenzhen in advance. She then took her friends to go shopping, consulted everyone's opinions, and finally chose a dark orange wool coat.

This coat is elegantly cut and brightly colored without being exaggerated, making it suitable for everyday wear. On her wedding day, she paired it with a pair of long boots, and asked her sisters to help her put her hair up, draw her eyebrows, and put on lipstick. Liu Suqin herself felt that she was glowing with beauty.

So Lin Nanjiang suggested that she also wear her wedding coat to the interior of the country. Liu Suqin felt a little embarrassed at first, but after thinking it over, she felt it was a good idea. After all, she was born with a physique that could not gain weight. From giving birth to confinement twice, her figure was slim, and she didn't have to worry about not being able to fit into her old clothes with a big belly.

Liu Suqin: "That coat is fine, but the shoes need to be casual and breathable. Help me find a pair of wide-leg pants to match."

With Lin Nanjiang's help, Liu Suqin's washing time was greatly shortened. She was dressed in ten minutes and called Lin Quansheng, who was eagerly waiting, to go to the landlord together.

Mr. Chen's children are also young and like to sleep in, so this time is just right for them to go there for breakfast. They are not too shy and sit at the table to eat and chat, the atmosphere is lively.

After dinner, Liu Suqin and the other two, under the guidance of Uncle Chen’s son Chen Jiaming, took their wallets and headed straight to the city center.

The largest three-wheeled motorcycle dealership in Shenzhen is located in that area, so the first stop is to buy a motorcycle.

Because I had a sufficient budget, I didn't need to compare prices from different stores. From learning about the various models, looking at the cars and test driving them, bargaining to finally paying for the car and driving away, it took less than two hours in total. I spent several thousand dollars and even had lunch at the boss's store.

With this huge sum of money as a comparison, they drove their new cars to the pedestrian street to go shopping. When they saw clothes and shoes that cost three figures, they didn't blink an eye. They only had one principle: buy it if they like it!

Lin Nanjiang and Lin Quansheng were quite hesitant at first. The clerk beside them enthusiastically recommended their signature floral shirts, saying how popular they were with young men. The two remained silent, their faces showing the same look of excitement but not daring to act. Liu Suqin couldn't bear to see their awkward look, so she simply walked past them, came to the clerk and started to direct, "Pretty girls, my husband is 1.82 meters tall and weighs 148 kilograms. Our eldest brother next to him weighs the same as him and is 1.77 meters tall. Could you please take a look at their sizes? Then let my husband try this black and yellow floral shirt and pair it with a black suit, and our eldest brother try the blue floral one with a gray suit and striped shirt. Suits should be loose and casual."

"Wife, this shirt is too colorful, I can't wear it. The same goes for the suit, there is not much occasion to wear it..." Lin Nanjiang made an excuse in a low voice, and Lin Quansheng nodded frantically behind him.

Liu Suqin was unmoved. "It's okay. It's free to try it on. Let's go to the fitting room."

The two were pushed into the fitting room without any hesitation. When they came out and stood in front of the dressing mirror, the awkwardness on their faces had disappeared, replaced by novelty, joy and excitement. They probably never thought that they had such a radiant and fashionable side. They turned sideways in front of the mirror, raised their hands, swayed left and right, and were reluctant to take off their clothes.

While admiring his own heroic appearance, he also pulled and pushed his good buddy next to him. The two grown men, who were nearly fifty years old in total, suddenly turned into elementary school students bickering with each other. Liu Suqin, who had hidden her achievements and fame, had no interest in watching their noob fight. She nodded to the clerk and said, "Pack up these two sets. I'll find them two T-shirts to wear underneath."

The salesperson's smile was so wide that it showed his teeth. He led her to the T-shirt section and continued to compliment her, "You're so lucky, pretty girl! Your husband and brother are both very handsome. But you have good taste too. The shirts you picked are fashionable and complement their skin tones. They look great with suits. It's a completely different style than pairing them with jeans or flared trousers..."

Having witnessed the entire fashion circle, Liu Suqin knew she had good taste. She just smiled and said, "In that case, you have to help us calculate the price later."

"Of course, I'll give you the best price."

They bought fancy clothes, T-shirts, jeans, and shorts suitable for work. Liu Suqin didn't miss out on leather shoes, sneakers, and slippers. Lin Nanjiang and Lin Quansheng were completely driven around by her, gradually becoming emotionless clothing-trying machines. It wasn't until they were carrying their packed bags and on the way back to find the car that Lin Nanjiang realized, "Why are you so busy buying clothes and shoes for us two? Wife, you haven't bought anything for yourself?"

Lin Quansheng also agreed, "Yes, we even bought milk powder and diapers for the unborn baby. Don't treat yourself badly, sister-in-law."

Liu Suqin held her heavy belly and shook her head, "Forget it, it's not convenient for me to try on clothes now."

The main reason is that her figure and appearance are in great decline at this time, and she can't wear beautiful clothes even if she buys them. It's better to wait until she gives birth before she can dress herself up.

But Lin Nanjiang inexplicably insisted, "It's New Year's Day, how can we just let it go? Why don't we go pick out two coats? You don't need to try this one on, just buy it based on the look."

Now that conditions are better, Liu Suqin doesn't want to compromise so much, so she pretends to be understanding and refuses, "I can't wear new clothes if I buy them now. On the contrary, the more things I buy at home, the more inconvenient it will be to move in the future."

Lin Nanjiang, who was carrying a lot of bags and making the move difficult: ...

Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind. "There's a department store right up ahead. Why don't we go in and buy a couple of bottles of facial cream? I saw your vanishing cream was almost out when I left this morning. Let's buy a better brand this time."

"Really?" This suggestion really hit the nail on the head for Liu Suqin. She warned herself in advance, "Big-brand face creams aren't cheap. Don't think I'm wasting money later."

"How could that be?" Lin Nanjiang didn't care. How expensive could a face cream be? He'd bought a car and so many clothes and shoes today, but he only bought two bottles of facial oil for his wife. It was ridiculous. He continued to suggest, "There should be a gold shop in the mall. I'll buy you some jewelry while I'm there."

Lin Quansheng and his good friend were thinking the same thing and joined in the fun, saying, "You're going to be a boss lady now, let Nanjiang buy you a diamond ring."

It was hard to refuse their kindness, so Liu Suqin reluctantly went to the first floor of the mall and picked out two sets of skin care products that she had wanted in her previous life but couldn't afford. When the cashier calculated the prices, he successfully stunned the two handsome guys who thought that facial oil would only cost a few dollars.

Liu Suqin was still adding fuel to the fire, "It's a pity that it's not convenient for me now. I can put on makeup after a few months of removing the makeup. Then I can buy foundation, lipstick and eyeshadow."

Lin Nanjiang swallowed and asked, "How much does that cost?"

"A complete set of cosmetics costs about the same as a set of essence cream," the salesgirl told him with a sweet smile. "Your wife has fair skin and delicate features. With a little light makeup, she'll be as beautiful as the actresses on our posters. I'm sure you'll be very proud, sir."

"Is it okay, husband?" Liu Suqin encouraged.

Lin Nanjiang thought to himself that his wife was the most beautiful girl in their factory, and he was proud of her even without makeup, but she called him husband! He immediately became elated. He looked at the bright female star on the poster, then at his wife's fair and delicate face, and said in a resounding voice, "Buy it! Come buy it after the baby is born!"

Lin Quansheng, who had fallen silent at some point, stood nearby, bewildered. This shop was charging six or seven hundred yuan for a set of that cream. They barely made a living working as screwdrivers in the factory for a month, and yet his buddy hadn't batted an eyelid before buying two sets for his wife, and it wasn't enough. And now, after giving birth, he was still buying makeup? Was raising a family so hard these days?

Lin Quansheng didn't understand and was deeply shocked. For the first time, he felt that being single seemed okay.

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