Chapter 137 The money I earn is for you to spend

Su Tang was infected by Wang Xinxin's enthusiasm, and a gentle smile spread across her lips: "Thank you, Xinxin, you are very cute too."

She patted the little girl's hand gently, and her eyes fell on Lu Xiao who was bending over to put the luggage into the trunk.

Wang Xinxin's eyes lit up, and she pulled Su Tang towards the supply and marketing cooperative. "Cousin, let me tell you something. Before I came here, I specifically looked up plants in the northwest. I heard the cotton here is particularly good, and there are also many medicinal herbs that I haven't seen before!"

"It just so happens that my aunt is here too. I haven't seen my aunt and uncle for a long time. It's such a coincidence that they came here to take care of you. Our family is reunited."

She chirped away like a happy lark.

"Once I'm settled, I'll go check out the fields. Maybe I can help the villagers."

Su Tang listened patiently, nodding in response from time to time.

Walking through the bustling streets, behind the glass counters of the supply and marketing cooperatives were a dazzling array of goods: enamel pots, blue cloth jackets, fruit candies...

Wang Xinxin stood on tiptoe and looked at the floral fabric on the counter, her eyes sparkling. "Cousin, look at that piece of fabric with red background and small floral patterns. It will definitely look great if it's made into a new dress!"

Su Tang followed her gaze and saw that the fabric was bright in color and was indeed suitable for a young girl.

At this time, Lu Xiao followed in and naturally extended his hand to protect Su Tang to prevent her from being bumped into. "What did you fancy?"

His eyes swept across the floral cloth and then looked at Su Tang's slightly bulging belly.

"I'll get you a piece of soft cotton to make pajamas. The weather is getting cold."

Wang Xinxin joked, "Brother, you're so nice to your cousin's wife! I'm so envious!"

"When I look for a husband in the future, I have to find someone like my cousin."

She picked up a bag of fruit candy and said, "I want to buy some of this. I heard that children in the northwest rarely eat this."

Su Tang's cheeks flushed slightly, and she gently pushed Lu Xiao: "Don't spend money recklessly."

Having said that, I feel warm in my heart.

Lu Xiao didn't listen and asked the salesperson to pull the cotton cloth. He then picked up two cans of malted milk and said, "This will nourish your body."

He turned to Wang Xinxin and asked, "Xinxin, just tell me what you need and I'll buy it for you."

Wang Xinxin was embarrassed to let Lu Xiao spend money, so she quickly waved her hand: "No, I brought a lot of things."

She pointed to the sickles and straw hats on the shelf and said, "But I have to buy a sickle and a straw hat. They'll be useful when I go to the countryside to work."

Hearing this, Su Tang looked at the straw hat carefully. "The sun is strong in the northwest, so this straw hat won't provide much sun protection. I know there's a shop that sells wicker hats that are sturdier. I'll take you there later."

"Really? Thank you, cousin!"

Wang Xinxin smiled with her eyes curved, thinking that this cousin's wife was not only beautiful, but also very considerate.

After the three of them finished shopping, Lu Xiao walked in front carrying a lot of bags, while Su Tang and Wang Xinxin followed side by side behind.

Wang Xinxin quietly approached Su Tang: "Cousin, I heard from my aunt that you studied medicine in England? Then you must be very good!"

Su Tang smiled faintly: "Now he is the attending physician of the hospital."

After hearing what Su Tang said, Wang Xinxin immediately exclaimed, "Wow, that's amazing!"

After saying this, she turned to look at Lu Xiao.

It’s just like what my aunt said. If her family hadn’t fallen on hard times, my cousin might not have been able to marry her.

Su Tang didn't notice what Wang Xinxin was thinking. She was looking at the setting sun in the distance.

"Although the conditions in the northwest are difficult, there are many things we can do. If you come here, you can play a big role."

Wang Xinxin nodded vigorously: "Yes! I will definitely work hard and strive to make the crops here grow better and better!"

The little girl's eyes were shining with longing for the future, just like herself when she first came to the Northwest. Su Tang couldn't help but feel a sense of familiarity.

When I got home, it was already dark.

However, Mr. and Mrs. Lu had already prepared a table full of dishes for them.

"Oh, Xinxin, you've grown into a big girl."

Mother Lu came over with a smile.

Wang Xinxin quickly stepped forward and took Lu Ma's arm, sweetly calling her "Auntie," then turned to Lu Dad and bowed respectfully, "Hello, Uncle."

Father Lu rarely smiled and nodded at her repeatedly: "Good girl, you've worked hard on the journey. Come into the house and rest."

The dining table was filled with Northwestern specialties.

The stewed potatoes and meat were steaming, with golden pancakes surrounding the pot, and a plate of cold-mixed shallots, which looked refreshing.

Wang Xinxin picked up the chopsticks and took a bite of the shallot. It was crispy and slightly spicy, and her eyes immediately lit up.

"Auntie, your cooking is so delicious! It's much more fragrant than the food in our school cafeteria."

Mother Lu was so coaxed that she smiled happily and kept putting meat into her bowl.

"If it tastes good, eat more. You have skinny arms and legs, so you need to nourish yourself."

Lu Xiao picked out the tender meat, carefully removed the tendons, and put it into Su Tang's bowl: "Eat slowly, don't burn yourself."

Su Tang lowered her head to look at the pile of meat in the bowl. When she looked up, she met Lu Xiao's gentle gaze, and her cheeks flushed again.

Wang Xinxin was laughing as she watched from the side. The interaction between these two people was so sweet.

She was eating when she suddenly remembered something and took out a tin box from her canvas bag.

"By the way, Auntie, this is the jasmine tea my mom asked me to bring you. She said you loved it the most."

Mother Lu took the box and opened it. A refreshing scent of tea hit her face and her eyes turned red.

"Your mother is thoughtful. She even remembers my hobby."

Halfway through the meal, there was a knock on the door.

Lu Xiao got up to open the door, only to see Aunt Zhang from next door walk in with a bowl in her hand: "Sister-in-law Lu, I steamed some sugar buns and gave two to Dr. Su to try."

Su Tang quickly stood up to thank her, but Aunt Zhang waved her hand.

"What are you thanking me for? Last time, my old man had a bad cough in the middle of the night, and it was thanks to you that you came to see him that night. This little token of your gratitude is nothing."

She glanced at Wang Xinxin at the table and asked curiously, "What is this?"

"This is my niece. She just came from Shanghai."

Mother Lu introduced with a smile.

Aunt Zhang immediately became enthusiastic: "Oh, a girl from the city, look how lively and beautiful you are. If you have any difficulties in the future, just tell me, you're welcome."

Wang Xinxin quickly stood up and thanked him, feeling that people in the northwest were particularly warm-hearted.

After dinner, Lu's mother wanted to clean up Wang Xinxin's room, and Su Tang also came to help.

The room was not big, but it was clean. There was an old wooden cabinet in the corner, and Mother Lu placed a pot of cactus on the cabinet.

"This thing is easy to keep alive and can also keep away mosquitoes."

Wang Xinxin touched the thorns of the cactus, feeling it was novel and interesting: "Auntie, you are so thoughtful."

After settling Wang Xinxin, Su Tang and Lu Xiao returned to their own room.

As soon as she entered the room, Lu Xiao gently hugged her from behind, resting his chin on the top of her head: "Are you tired today?"

Su Tang leaned in his arms and shook her head, the faint scent of soapberry lingering on her nose.

"Fortunately, Xinxin is a lively child. I don't feel tired when I'm with her."

Lu Xiao tightened his arms and said in a low voice: "Don't always think about helping others in the future. You are pregnant, you should rest more."

"I know what's going on. But you bought so many things today, and you must have spent a lot of money."

"Isn't the money I earn meant for you to spend?"