From childhood to adulthood, the place Zhou Qiqi feared most was the hospital; the smell of disinfectant made her feel uneasy.
Now that everything has finally settled down, she can't wait to sprout wings and fly back to her little home.
Even if I just lie there when I get back, I feel completely comfortable.
However, before going back, Zhou Qiqi thought of Grandpa Zhai again.
She had planned to visit her before being discharged from the hospital today, but because of Sister Da Mei's matter, it was delayed until noon.
If we go over there now, the old man is probably having dinner with his family, and it would be impolite to disturb him abruptly.
She thought for a moment and said to Shen Huaichuan, "Forget it, let's not go see the old man for now. Let's find a place to eat; our stomachs are growling."
During the meal, Shen Huaichuan mentioned that the medical records that Grandpa Zhai had asked someone to bring back to China should arrive next week.
In a great mood, my appetite also returned.
After finishing her meal, Zhou Qiqi looked out the restaurant window and immediately spotted the impressive department store across the street.
The sunlight shone on the glass shop window, making it sparkle, as if it were beckoning to her.
"I'm in such a good mood, how can I not go shopping!"
Zhou Qiqi slammed her hand on the table and said with great bravado.
She had just received a bonus of two thousand yuan in her pocket!
She had planned to distribute the large sum of 10,000 yuan to the factory workers, but the city leaders, showing her consideration, gave her a separate bonus, which she used to reward herself!
I've been saving lives and being hospitalized lately, my nerves are on edge. It's time to let loose and enjoy life!
The two entered the department store, where the most eye-catching counter on the first floor was filled with all kinds of electrical appliances, which were shiny and looked very "high-tech".
Zhou Qiqi's gaze was immediately drawn to it.
She remembered when she first came to the military dependents' area, she came to the department store to buy daily necessities and saw these "big items".
But she didn't have much money at the time, so these things were incredibly expensive in her eyes. She could only look on longingly and ended up buying only necessities like pots, pans, and soap dishes.
Now I can finally stand up straight and carefully select items.
She immediately took a liking to a White Lan brand washing machine.
The salesperson enthusiastically introduced the product, saying it was the latest model. Zhou Qiqi glanced at it and saw that it only had a basic washing function and couldn't be tumble dried.
But even this is a rare find in this day and age.
Looking at the white fuselage, Zhou Qiqi began to make plans in her mind:
The clothes, sheets, and duvet covers at home are all hand-washed by Shen Huaichuan after he comes back.
He already works very hard, and Zhou Qiqi felt sorry for him, but she asked him to do the washing.
She pouted and thought, "Forget it then, I can't handle that kind of exhaustion!"
After much thought, buying a washing machine is still the most cost-effective option, as it will free up our hands and make things easier for Shen Huaichuan.
Next, she took a fancy to a "Snowflake" brand refrigerator, with a capacity of 80 liters, which was already the largest and best in the store.
Zhou Qiqi pondered that although the family had dug a cellar, it was fine for storing things like cabbage and potatoes, but she always felt that meat and fish she bought would not keep well. Having a refrigerator would make her feel much more at ease!
She also looked at the television.
But the department store only had 14-inch black and white TVs. The screen was too small, and Zhou Qiqi, who was used to large color TVs, couldn't stand it and simply gave up.
However, an electric blanket is a must-buy!
It's getting colder and colder now, how comfortable it is to snuggle up in a warm blanket at night!
Zhou Qiqi had never used this thing in her past life. In winter, the heating alone was enough. Her house was so hot that she had to eat ice cream to reduce the noise.
But we don't have those conditions now; it's still a bit cold at night.
Besides these large items, Zhou Qiqi also took care of the smaller ones.
Beautiful enamel tableware, thick towels, exquisite glassware...
I'll just grab whatever catches my eye.
She no longer needs to worry about tickets; she knows the head of the purchasing department at the department store, so she can just give him a heads-up.
Shen Huaichuan and Qin Lei followed behind the whole time, becoming porters.
The two men, carrying large and small bags, made trip after trip to load them onto the jeep parked by the roadside, their foreheads beaded with sweat.
Watching the two women running back and forth, Zhou Qiqi asked a little embarrassedly, "Did I buy too much? Did I spend too much money?"
Shen Huaichuan wiped his sweat and grinned:
"What's the big deal? Money is meant to be spent, isn't it? If you don't buy and I don't buy, how will the department stores make a living?"
He took a breath, as if he had inadvertently remembered something, and casually pulled a small notebook from his pocket, mentioning it...
"Oh, right, this is our family savings book. I brought it with me today when I was discharged from the hospital. Have you spent your bonus yet? If you have, go and withdraw some. My monthly salary and allowances are all saved in this book."
Zhou Qiqi actually still had a few hundred yuan left in her pocket, but looking at Shen Huaichuan's bright, expectant eyes...
She smiled slyly, put her hand in her pocket, and said deliberately, "Hmm, all spent! Go get me a hundred yuan!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Huaichuan immediately grinned.
"One hundred yuan isn't enough! You haven't touched the money in this savings account much, I'll withdraw more! You can buy more! You can make your own clothes, so buy a few more pairs of nice shoes!"
He couldn't be happier than Zhou Qiqi spending more money; the more she spent, the happier he would be.
He felt a little jealous when Zhou Qiqi only spent her own money and not his, feeling that he was not a good enough husband.
Zhou Qiqi felt a sweet warmth in her heart and nodded emphatically: "Okay!"
As a result, the shopping spree escalated once again.
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