Chapter 21 Getting Used to Not Getting Angry

Grandma Xi carefully put away the money she had received and took Shen Xuewei to the market to buy things.

Seeds, farm tools, tobacco, crystal sandals...

The cigarettes were bought for Granny Chen, as for the crystal sandals...

"Weiwei, this is so transparent and sparkly, isn't it beautiful? Do you like it? You'll be studying in town when school starts, and your classmates will definitely love you if you wear it."

With a smile on her face, Shen Xuewei replied to Grandma Xi, "Thank you, Grandma. Weiwei likes it very much."

She wore those classic crystal sandals again after more than twenty years.

They selected a pair of crystal sandals that were slightly longer than Shen Xuewei's feet and had her try them on. After she tried them on, Shen Xuewei took off the shoes and put them in a bag.

Her grandmother said she could wear it when school started.

Grandma Xi paid the bill and then took Shen Xuewei to eat noodles at a small eatery next door.

She had just heard Shen Xuewei's stomach growling the whole way.

The two packed two steamed buns to take to Grandpa Chen.

When they arrived at Grandpa Chen's stall, they found that not a single chicken had been sold.

Grandpa Chen wasn't cut out for selling things. He sat there with a few chickens for a while without saying a word, and was too embarrassed to call out his wares.

There wasn't even a price tag for the chicken.

The people around either called out or took a piece of cardboard and held it up to say how much it cost per kilogram.

Grandpa Chen sat on a low stool that he had somehow acquired, his face tense, his hands clasped together awkwardly.

Whenever he went out on business, he would make a point of changing into his Zhongshan suit to try to give others a good impression.

But... selling chickens isn't like that.

When Grandma Xi arrived at her stall, she started calling out her wares quietly, but her voice wasn't loud, and not many people wanted to buy chickens.

Shen Xuewei sighed and resignedly walked up to the two of them.

She patted her face, her lips curving into a crescent smile, and with her clear, bright eyes, she called out to the passersby:

"Our own free-range chickens are raised on a diet of whole grains, ensuring they are healthy and nutritious. They make delicious soups and stir-fries. Don't miss out!"

"Uncle, would you like to buy a chicken to take home and eat? It tastes delicious, I guarantee you'll want to buy it again after you try it."

"Auntie, would you like one? I'll give you a discount..."

"Uncle, are you buying meat? Buying a chicken is fine too, they're all home-raised, good for soups or stir-fries..."

As people passed by her stall, Shen Xuewei would tilt her head back and call out, immediately attracting the attention of many people.

Grandpa Chen and Grandma Xi had never been watched by so many people before, which made them seem even more flustered.

Surprisingly, after Shen Xuewei's enthusiastic promotion, two people actually bought two chickens from her.

Grandpa Chen brought a total of six chickens. She called out to them and sold two in the blink of an eye.

The elderly couple paused for a moment, then quickly weighed the chicken chosen by the customer.

Grandpa Chen was in charge of making the statement, and Grandma Xi was in charge of collecting and giving change.

Shen Xuewei looked at the four chickens left in front of her and made up her mind to sell them all.

She greets passersby with a sweet smile, especially those who bring children to the market.

She calls older children "brother" or "sister" and younger children "little sister" or "little brother".

A cute, pretty little girl with bright, sweet eyes and a charming smile was calling them that. How could these children bear it?

Unable to resist their child's insistence, the adults reluctantly bought a chicken, seeing that the child was determined to take it home.

After a while, only one chicken remained unsold.

Shen Xuewei and the chicken with its legs tied exchanged a glance. The chicken flapped its wings and was about to peck at her, but fortunately, Grandma Xi stopped it in time.

This is a fierce-looking rooster, which Grandma Xi originally didn't intend to sell.

However, just before leaving, the rooster flew out from somewhere and pecked Shen Xuewei.

The elderly couple, having witnessed this scene, simply grabbed it and brought it to the market to sell.

With only one left, Shen Xuewei stopped shouting loudly and instead observed passersby, selecting suitable customers.

A woman with a somewhat plump figure and a casual look at the roadside stalls walked slowly towards them.

Shen Xuewei's gaze fell on the woman's gold earrings and large gold bracelet, and her eyes immediately lit up.

Just as the woman's gaze swept over the stall and she was about to leave, Shen Xuewei jumped out in time to block her way.

"Sister, pretty sister, are you going to buy some meat to take home? My grandparents and I are selling chickens over there, and we still have one of the best roosters left. Do you want to buy it?"

The woman was stopped by Shen Xuewei, and she initially looked somewhat impatient.

However, Shen Xuewei, a child of only a few years old, kept calling her "pretty sister," which made her heart flutter. Her original displeasure immediately disappeared, and her eyes softened instantly.

"You child, why are you calling me 'sister'? I'm almost fifty. If my son had married early, my granddaughter would be as old as you by now."

Shen Xuewei exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, you look even younger than my mother! You don't look like someone in their forties at all!"

The woman's wrinkles deepened further as she was coaxed by Shen Xuewei's words.

"You're such a smooth talker, kid. Alright, you're buying a chicken, right? We've got guests coming over, and we need to cook some meat dishes, so buying a chicken to cook with is a good idea. I'll buy this one."

The woman bought the chicken, paid for it, and was praised by Shen Xuewei several times. She hummed a song and left with a happy expression.

With everything sold out, Shen Xuewei's smile, which had been almost frozen, finally faded.

She turned to look at Grandpa Chen and Grandma Xi and asked, "Grandpa and Grandma, when are we going back?"

Grandpa Chen's eyes were filled with mixed emotions; he felt that he was not even as good as a child.

But after selling everything he brought, he felt much more at ease.

He paused for a moment, then said, "Grandpa, buy a few more things, then we'll head back later."

He said he was going to buy things, but actually he took Shen Xuewei to buy two sets of clothes.

After the summer vacation, Shen Xuewei will be attending primary school in the town. The town is far from her home, so she will need to stay at the school.

She wears the same few summer outfits over and over again, and she's grown a bit taller lately, so it's time to buy some new ones.

I originally planned to wait a while, sell some of the grain at home, and then buy it for her when I had more money in hand.

However, selling things at the market went smoothly today, and buying in advance was a good idea.

After we sell the grain, we'll buy her a new outfit.

Shen Xuewei doesn't actually have any requirements for clothes now. She doesn't make a fuss about wearing new clothes, and she doesn't usually mention it to her family.

However, she was naturally happy that the old man offered to buy it for her, and followed closely beside the two of them, her two rows of white teeth showing with delight.

When they got home and saw Chen Fangyang looking lazy, the elderly couple had already gotten used to not being angry.

To reward Shen Xuewei for her performance today, Grandma Xi cut a piece of cured meat and put it into the pot.

Knowing that Shen Xuewei liked to eat lean food, they specially reserved all the lean parts for her.