Su Mianmian didn't say anything else, smiled and pulled Shen Yuandao away.
The two of them took a look and bought almost everything, and were about to go back.
Suddenly, Su Mianmian's attention was attracted by a simple but New Year-themed firecracker stall on the roadside, and she stopped.
Shen Yuandao was puzzled, "What's wrong? Is there anything you haven't bought yet?"
Su Mianmian turned her head, pointed at the stall, and said with a smile, "I suddenly remembered that we haven't bought firecrackers for little Ayan yet. During the Chinese New Year, children love to set off firecrackers, and my little Ayan can't be without them."
Shen Yuandao nodded, he really didn’t buy this.
Su Mianmian walked to the stall and carefully selected firecrackers.
She picked out some firecrackers. These firecrackers did not need to be ignited with fire. They would make a crisp sound when thrown to the ground. The key was that these firecrackers were safer than other firecrackers that were ignited with fire.
It’s definitely a good idea to buy this for little Ayan.
The firecrackers of this era were made very simply, not as exquisite as modern ones, but it was nice to have them.
Seeing that Su Mianmian had only bought a few firecrackers, the old man at the stall enthusiastically introduced them:
"Little comrade, look at this little red whip. It's one of the most popular firecrackers here during the Chinese New Year. And this earth red one has a very loud sound, which symbolizes a prosperous New Year."
Su Mianmian was touched by the old man's words. She thought about it and felt that buying more firecrackers could also add to the festive atmosphere.
So she nodded and said to the old man, "Uncle, please give me some of those firecrackers you just mentioned."
The old man was so happy after hearing this that he couldn't stop smiling. He swiftly put the firecrackers into a bag and handed it to Su Mianmian: "Here, little comrade, take it. I wish you a happy new year and all the best!"
Su Mianmian took the bag and expressed her gratitude to the old man.
Shen Yuandao paid the money neatly, then took Su Mianmian's hand and walked towards the bicycle park.
The two arrived at the scheduled meeting place, but Su Qingqing and the others were nowhere to be seen.
Su Mianmian began to carefully check the New Year's goods they bought, fearing that they had missed something important.
Shen Yuandao squatted aside and watched with Su Mianmian. After the two finished the inspection, Su Qingqing and Qin Huaichuan brought Shen Yuandao back.
Just then, Su Qingqing and Qin Huaichuan came back with little Ayan.
When Su Mianmian saw Su Qingqing, a glint of joy flashed in her eyes. She immediately put down what she was holding and walked over to her excitedly. "Qingqing, guess what I bought?"
"What?" Su Qingqing and Xiao Ayan turned their heads together and looked at Su Mianmian curiously.
Su Mianmian smiled mysteriously, then took the basket of beef and handed it to Su Qingqing.
Su Mianmian took the basket containing the beef and said, "Take a look."
Su Qingqing's eyes widened when she saw this. She moved closer to Su Mianmian and exclaimed in a low voice:
"Where did it come from? Where did the beef come from? This is good stuff, it's rare these days."
Su Mianmian smiled and told Su Qingqing what had just happened in the market.
Su nodded gently, "That's great. I'm craving meat. I'll eat it when I get home today."
Qin Huaichuan, who was standing by, was also drawn into the conversation and interrupted, "Wow! I'm in for a treat today!"
Little Ayan excitedly echoed, "Eat meat! Eat meat!"
Su Mianmian looked at the cute little Ayan and couldn't help but touch his cold cheek, then put his hat on properly.
She said gently to Xiao Ayan: "Okay, I'll stew meat for you when we get home."
After hearing this, little Ayan jumped up happily.
Su Mianmian glanced at the time and found that it was almost one in the afternoon. She suggested, "Why don't we have lunch here? Let's stew the meat earlier this afternoon."
No one had any objections. Su Qingqing and others pushed their bicycles to the door of the state-owned restaurant. They carried the things they bought in, parked their bicycles, and then entered the state-owned restaurant.
Thinking about having beef in the evening, all four of us, one child, ordered a bowl of vegetarian noodles and prepared to go home after eating.
After leaving the state-owned restaurant and putting away the New Year's goods properly, Su Mianmian skillfully held little Ayan firmly on the front handlebar of the bicycle, ensuring that he sat safely and comfortably.
Then she jumped lightly onto the bicycle seat, stepped on the pedals with both feet, and prepared to start.
She turned her head and gave Su Qingqing a smile. She patted the back seat of the bicycle and said, "Come on, Qingqing, get on!"
Su Qingqing hesitated for a moment, her eyes moving between Shen Yuandao and Su Mianmian.
Sure enough, Shen Yuandao seemed to have anticipated this scene. He walked over with a smile, and under Su Mianmian's gaze, he sat elegantly on the back seat of the bicycle.
But he said as if nothing had happened: "Let's go."
Qin Huaichuan also seized this excellent opportunity.
He quickly walked forward, grabbed Su Qingqing's hand, and said with a smile: "Xiao Su, Qingqing is my friend!"
After saying that, he pulled Su Qingqing onto the bicycle. By the time Su Mianmian reacted, Qin Huaichuan had already taken Su Qingqing onto another bicycle, and the two of them were walking away.
Shen Yuandao looked at Su Mianmian's stunned expression and couldn't help but chuckle.
He reached out his hand and gently put his arm around Su Mianmian's waist, his voice gentle and magnetic: "Mianmian, let's go too!"
Su Mianmian was startled by this sudden action, and the tingling sensation in her waist made her a little at a loss.
She tried to ignore the feeling, but Shen Yuandao's hand seemed to have magic that made it impossible for her to ignore it.
"What's wrong? Why don't you leave?" Shen Yuandao said innocently with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
She tried to stay calm and said in a trembling voice, "No... nothing, I'll leave now." After that, she stepped on the pedals hard, letting the bicycle move forward slowly.
After saying that, he rode away on his bike.
After walking for a while, Shen Yuandao asked, "Am I heavy? Are you tired? How about I take over the ride?"
Su Mianmian exclaimed, "Wow! Who are you looking down upon with just this little weight?"
"Okay, then tell me when you're tired." After saying that, he leaned his head on Su Mianmian.
Su Mianmian: “…” There’s no need to get so close.
Little Ayan, who was sitting on the horizontal bar, had no idea what was happening between the two of them.
She asked in a baby voice, "Sister, can we send some meat to Mom and Dad, Uncle Yan, Aunt Jiang, Grandpa Shen, and Grandma Shen?"
"Okay, then our Ah Yan will go and pick you up, okay?" Su Mianmian replied.
Little Ayan asked, "Are you going alone? Ayan is a little lost."
Shen Yuandao interrupted, “I’ll go with you, okay?”
"Okay!"
…
As soon as Su Mianmian, Shen Yuandao and Xiao Ayan entered the team, they ran into Old Lady Wang, Tiezhu's grandmother, who was walking towards them.
When Old Lady Wang saw Su Mianmian and the others, a kind smile immediately appeared on her face, and she walked over with a unsteady gait.
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