Ding Ming looked at the huge pile of luggage in front of him, almost wanting to cry but unable to. He said with a sad face, "Sister-in-law, thank you for thinking so highly of me."

"That's a must. Our Brother Ding is so awesome!" Jianshu continued to tease.

Then she slapped her head and suddenly remembered, "Oh, by the way, there are some things in the room. Wait, I'll get them out for you." She hurried to the room.

Ding Ming, standing there, felt dizzy and felt a pain he couldn't bear. And what else?

The pile of things on the ground was enough for him to move, not counting his own luggage. If there were a few more, they would probably be enough to bury him.

I couldn't help but glance at Gu Mingjing next to me and asked for help: "Brother Gu, please persuade my sister-in-law. With so many things, won't the whole house be emptied? At least leave some for the family."

Gu Mingjing glanced at him and said indifferently, "It's okay. I can buy more if it's gone. I can make money anyway."

What's wrong with my wife buying some gifts? It's not like she can't afford it. Besides, these gifts are for close relatives, not for outsiders, so what's there to be fussy about?

"What are you two talking about?" Jian Shu asked casually as he walked out of the room. Without waiting for their response, he put the package on the ground and pulled out several snakeskin bags from behind him. "Here, hold them up for me. I'll put all these things in."

Gu Mingjing stepped forward to help, and Ding Ming also helped pass things.

Soon, with the concerted efforts of the three, all the packages on the ground were put into the snakeskin bags, filling up four large bags.

It looked much better than the previous pile that looked like a small mountain, but Ding Ming looked at his hands and fell silent.

Even if he held a bag in each hand, he could only carry half of it, not to mention that he might not be able to move it all.

Ding Ming looked at Gu Mingjing for help, hoping that he would save his life out of their brotherly feelings.

Brother Gu, please take care of your wife!

Gu Mingjing felt his gaze and smiled without saying anything. He reached out and patted his shoulder to express his comfort, then shrugged, indicating that he was powerless.

In his family, his wife's words have the final say.

Ding Ming's inner hope was completely shattered. Looking at the four snakeskin bags on the ground, he felt that the future was difficult.

Jian Shu sealed the snakeskin bag with a string, then dusted off his hands and looked at Ding Ming. "The bag I just took out is also for Xiaobao. It contains ground rice flour. We can make rice paste for Xiaobao later. Be careful when you distribute the things, don't make the wrong ones."

"Thank you, sister-in-law!" Ding Ming was deeply moved by the love from his sister-in-law.

Grit your teeth and fight!

Isn't it just four snakeskin bags? He can do it!

I've almost finished packing. I have to go to the city to catch a train early tomorrow morning, so I need to rest early today.

After saying hello to each other, they returned to their rooms.

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The next morning.

Jianshu got up early, steamed some shepherd's purse and pork buns, boiled a few eggs, fried some sour beans and minced meat, packed them up and asked Ding Ming to take them to the car to eat.

After a simple breakfast and loading all the luggage into the car, the three of them drove towards the train station.

Gu Mingjing took half a day off today to send Ding Ming to the train.

They arrived early and the train had not arrived yet. They saw a vendor selling candied haws nearby, so they bought a few strings. Each of them ate one string, and wrapped the rest in oil paper to take back for Tiedan to try.

The train arrived at the station with the sound of the whistle.

Gu Mingjing and Ding Ming each carried a snakeskin bag to the car, while Jianshu stopped to check on the luggage. After two or three trips back and forth, most of the things were moved.

Ding Ming stood in front of the window and leaned out to wave to the two of them. Jian Shu stuffed the food in his hand into him through the small window and said, "There are buns and eggs in it. Save them for when you get hungry on the road."

"Brother Gu, sister-in-law, you two take good care of yourself here. If you have time, come back to Beijing. Call me in advance before you go back, and I will pick you up at the station." The car horn continued to honk, and Ding Ming shouted at the top of his voice.

"Okay, we'll go back when we have time. You should go in quickly. The car is about to leave. It's dangerous!" Jianshu also responded in a loud voice.

Gu Mingjing didn't say anything and stretched out his hand to him. Ding Ming smiled and shook it. The two of them clasped their hands in the air, and everything was said without words.

“I’m fine!”

"The same to you!"

The train started moving slowly with a "clang clang" sound. Ding Ming stood in front of the window and waved vigorously at the two of them, silently shouting, Goodbye!

Jianshu and Gu Mingjing stood there waving, watching the train gradually go away, then they put down their waving hands and turned away hand in hand.

In the car, Gu Mingjing, who was in the driver's seat, turned around and asked, "Going home or what?"

"No rush. It's a rare opportunity for me to come here. I'll go shopping first and buy some things to take back." Most of the things at home had been used up. Today was a good time to replenish them so that she wouldn't have to come again in a few days.

"Okay!" Gu Mingjing nodded and turned the car towards the department store.

They walked around the mall and bought some side dishes and some things that were missing at home. They came late and didn't buy any meat, eggs or vegetables.

When I walked to the place where electrical appliances were sold, I saw a group of people gathered outside to watch the fun.

It is people's nature to follow the crowd. Seeing so many people gathered, they couldn't help but want to go up the mountain to take a look, and gradually more and more people came.

Jianshu was no exception. He tried to tiptoe but still couldn't see what was inside, so he pulled Gu Mingjing and squeezed in.

Gu Mingjing stretched out his hand to protect her, and the two of them soon reached the front of the crowd.

When he saw what was inside, a glimmer of understanding flashed in Jianshu's eyes.

No wonder, it turned out to be this thing.

Isn’t that square and bulky object the brand-name luxury item of this era—a black and white TV?

In this age of entertainment scarcity, if you have a TV at home, you will definitely be the coolest guy in the crowd!

However, it was not so easy to buy a TV. Unlike in later generations when every household had one, it was extremely rare for a family to have a TV at that time.

It's no wonder so many people are here to see the novelty. After all, if you can't afford it, why not let people see it?

After seeing what was inside, Jianshu wanted to leave. She really had no interest in this. Not to mention that she was used to watching color TV, her space was fully equipped with a TV, a computer, a tablet, and a mobile phone. In addition, since the entertainment industry was not well developed, there was really nothing to watch on TV.

Gu Mingjing saw Jianshu staring at the TV, so he lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "Wife, do you want a TV? I'll think of a way to buy one for us."

The price of the TV wasn't a problem; the problem was buying tickets for it. They weren't easy to come by, even rarer than buying tickets for bicycles and sewing machines.

But if you think of a way, it's not impossible.

He was thinking about asking Sheng Zhiye when he got back to see if he had any news.

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