The Lunar New Year is almost here again, and this year it will be another year in which the whole family cannot be together.
Before the New Year, gifts were secretly sent to everyone, including to relatives and friends in our hometown.
Next, I can have a peaceful New Year.
Early this morning, Bai Yajing went to the department store with Xiao's mother and godmother.
The three women were dressed simply and cleanly. In particular, their temperament and appearance made them stand out from the crowd. As soon as the three appeared in the department store, people on the first floor couldn't help but secretly look at them.
They ignored them, as long as the looks weren't malicious.
"Mom, you'll definitely look good in this!"
As soon as Bai Yajing entered, she saw something she liked and pulled Xiao's mother to choose a blue wool coat.
Xiao's mother reached out and touched it, feeling it was alright. She leaned close to her daughter's ear and whispered, "It's okay, but not as good as the cashmere coat I got for my wedding through connections. Ah! It's such a pity, they're all gone..."
Upon hearing this, Bai Yajing immediately recalled that when she took over the Xiao family's property, she had stored all the valuables in jade pendants, and there seemed to be one like that...
What am I going to do? That's what my mother-in-law wore at her wedding; she clearly loved it. How can I bring it out? I'm so worried...
She couldn't say anything now, so she could only lower her voice and comfort her, "Mom, cashmere coats are indeed a bit hard to come by, but it's not impossible. You can make do with the wool ones for now, and I'll get you one when I have the chance, okay?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao's mother was taken aback. She quickly looked around and grabbed her daughter-in-law's clothes to stop her from saying anything more.
She herself whispered, "No, no need. You can't wear this out now anyway. Don't take the risk!"
If people find out, they'll accuse her of capitalist practices! It's really not worth it. She's just regretting that the dress was the one she wore to her wedding and had special meaning.
Bai Yajing knew what she was afraid of, so she gently patted her hand to comfort her, knowing she knew her limits.
Just because others don't have that cashmere coat doesn't mean she doesn't. The Bai family is so wealthy; they have cashmere, genuine fur, silk, and all sorts of things. Grandpa let her keep them all back then.
I just haven't had the chance to wear it!
"Mom, how about I buy this for you as a New Year's gift? You've worked so hard all year, it breaks my heart to see you like this."
Xu Wei, who had overheard the whole thing, also chimed in, "It's the child's good intention, Sister Huan, please don't refuse."
Xiao's mother was still a little hesitant. Although she liked it, she didn't want her daughter-in-law to spend money. It looked expensive. She looked up at the sales clerk.
"Comrade, how much is this dress?"
The salesperson who had been observing the area quickly came over.
"Hello, comrades! You have excellent taste! This wool coat was just imported from Shanghai yesterday. It's a high-end pure wool coat. You can take it home with 15 feet of cloth coupons plus 180 yuan."
Feel the texture of this; it's completely different from ordinary wool coats. This style is also the newest…
Although the clothes worn by these three were simple, they were spotless and brand new, without a single patch. Their demeanor suggested they were not from ordinary families; they must have been able to afford such clothes. Having worked here for so long, she had a good eye for such things.
Bai Yajing and the other two knew this, and they were good at judging quality; they could tell the difference quickly, which is why they chose this for Xiao's mother.
"Mom, try this on, it suits you."
Mrs. Xiao hesitated. In the past, she would have bought it without hesitation, but things were different now. The Xiao family had suffered a severe blow after their previous ordeal…
Helpless, Bai Yajing half-pushed and half-coaxed her into going in to try.
"Mom, your daughter-in-law has money and tickets. As long as you like her, that's fine. You've been taking care of those two kids for me for the past two years. Listen to me, go and give it a try."
Mrs. Xiao smiled helplessly; she was happier than anyone else to have such a filial daughter-in-law.
"Okay, okay, I'll go, I'll go right now."
After Xiao's mother went inside to try on the clothes, Bai Yajing pulled Xu Wei to another hanging dress and said, "Godmother, there's another one here. This black one looks very elegant and suits you. Why don't you try it on?"
Xu Wei quickly pulled her aside, preventing her from going over. "Hey, just buy it for your mother-in-law. Mom already has one."
This price is really not cheap, and she doesn't want her daughter to spend money on it.
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