The old lady was overjoyed and finally agreed to let the couple have a meal at home.

"Second son, you and your wife can have lunch at home today."

"No, we have some errands to run," Commander Gao said directly.

We ate at the Gao family's house?

Just thinking about that scene sends chills down my spine.

........

After leaving the Gao family's house, the couple headed towards the village entrance.

Tonight is New Year's Eve, so I'll definitely go to the market to buy some things.

Although Ye's mother had made almost all the preparations in advance, as a daughter and son-in-law, it was their first time returning to their parents' home for the New Year after marriage, so naturally, some traditional rural customs still had to be observed.

As for what I just promised Grandma Gao... well, it's not me who should be worried.

The couple were both wearing thick coats. After leaving the village, they didn't have to wait long before they caught a bullock cart to the market. It cost two cents per person for a round trip.

However, the uncle did not accept the money the couple offered.

"No, no, I watched Dan grow up. You two, come on up."

"Uncle, how could I accept this?"

Who isn't going through a tough time right now?

The uncle pulls an oxcart, and although he earns two cents a person, the rural market isn't held every day; it only happens about once every ten days.

So, you really can't make much money.

"What's there to be embarrassed about? You're embarrassed to be with your uncle? Come on up, you two, there are other people waiting behind you, don't waste time."

cough.

The couple had no choice but to get in the car.

...

Along the way, the uncle chatted happily with Gao Dan and his wife. Nearly forty minutes passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, the oxcart had arrived at the market entrance.

"You two go ahead, Uncle will wait here. I'll leave promptly at 10:30."

"Okay, thank you, Uncle. Thank you so much." Yingying said, which made the uncle very happy.

"Alright, go ahead."

The couple then turned around.

Today is Lunar New Year's Eve, and the market was bustling early in the morning, with chickens, ducks, and fish being slaughtered everywhere.

After all, it's Chinese New Year, and many families are more willing to spend money on food and other necessities than usual.

There's only one day in a year, isn't there?

"Wife, let's go this way."

Um?

"We don't have any fish at home, let's go buy some, what if they're all gone if we're late?"

"No rush!"

Commander Gao had already made plans in his mind. Although he had prepared gifts for his wife and children in Kyoto, it was not enough.

"So where are we going now?" he asked.

The man smiled slightly, then reached out and took his wife's hand.

"Come with me."

Alright, let's see what this man is up to!

...

The streets were cleaned up, and many small red paper lanterns were hung on the tree branches, creating a festive atmosphere.

Finally, the couple stopped in front of a clothing store.

"Let's go inside."

Yingying paused for a moment: "Buy clothes?"

The man chuckled softly, "Yes, I'll buy it for you."

Although the father and son always seem to wear new clothes, the wife doesn't actually buy them every time.

Yingying couldn't hide the smile on her lips; it was a smile of unparalleled happiness.

What could be more blissful than having your own man treat you well?

However, women tend to be more reserved in their speech.

"Well, we have enough clothes."

Commander Gao had no intention of listening any longer. He reached out and grabbed the person, pulling them directly into the shop.