Su Tang handed over the chocolate, and the rich aroma made Jiang Xinyue's eyes light up.
These days, chocolate is a rare treat, even more precious than White Rabbit candy.
Jiang Xinyue took the chocolate, demurely broke off a small piece and put it in her mouth, a satisfied expression immediately appearing on her face.
"Wow! Chocolate!" she exclaimed in surprise.
It was a dark brown chocolate with a rich cocoa aroma.
These days, chocolate is a rare commodity, much more precious than White Rabbit candy. Ordinary families might not be able to afford it even once a year.
Jiang Xinyue would only get a small piece to try during holidays and when Jiang Sushuang was in a good mood, through special channels.
"Sister, where did you get this?" Jiang Xinyue asked, her mouth practically watering as she held the chocolate.
"A friend gave it to me a couple of days ago, and this is the only one left." Su Tang smiled innocently.
"Try it, it tastes pretty good."
Jiang Xinyue couldn't wait to break off a small piece and put it in her mouth. The sweet and silky taste instantly melted on her tongue, and she squinted her eyes in bliss.
"Mmm! It's delicious! Much better than the pastries sold at the supply and marketing cooperative!"
Seeing her greedy look, Su Tang continued to bait her: "Eat more if you like it. By the way, Xin Yue, I remember you said last time that you wanted to buy a pair of the latest white Warrior sneakers? You said you wanted to match them with your new floral dress, and that you would look as beautiful as a movie star in a magazine."
Jiang Xinyue's eyes lit up even more when she heard "Warrior shoes":
"Yes, yes! But the department store keeps running out of stock. I've asked around several times and they all say they don't have it! It's so frustrating!"
Those are Warrior shoes, the most fashionable thing right now. If I could wear them, I would feel so proud in front of my girlfriends!
Su Tang leaned closer to her, feigning mystery, and lowered her voice:
"On my way here, I passed by the Victory Department Store on the next street, and I think I heard a salesperson inside say that a batch of white Warrior shoes had just arrived today, and the sizes were quite complete. But if you go too late, they'll be gone."
"Really?!" Jiang Xinyue jumped up from the stool, so excited that she almost dropped the chocolate in her hand.
"Sister, you're not kidding me, are you? Victory Department Store? I'm going there right now!"
"Well, I can't guarantee anything, I just vaguely heard it."
Su Tang wore an innocent expression that said, "I was just saying it casually, believe it or not."
Grandma, who was listening nearby, was a very shrewd person. She immediately understood what Su Tang meant and chimed in with a smile:
“Xinyue, since you’re here and it’s not far, why don’t you go and take a look? What if it really is there? Tangtang rarely comes here, so it’s a good opportunity for us to chat. Your uncle is going to the station later.”
Jiang Xinyue could no longer sit still; her heart had already flown to the pair of Warrior shoes she had been dreaming of.
She completely forgot about monitoring Su Tang and her mother's instructions.
"Well... Grandma, Uncle, Sister, I... I'll just go take a quick look and be right back! I'll be back soon!"
She hurriedly told her grandmother and Lin Wenbo, then said to Su Tang,
"Sister, you have to wait for me to come back!" After saying that, she rushed out the door like a gust of wind, faster than a rabbit.
Watching Jiang Xinyue's impatient figure disappear into the alleyway, Su Tang's smile gradually faded, and her eyes became deep and unfathomable.
Grandma and Uncle exchanged a glance, their expressions turning serious.
"Tangtang, that girl is gone. What happened? Tell Grandma and Uncle the truth!"
Grandma held Su Tang's hand, her voice a little tight. She knew that Su Tang must have something important to do to send Jiang Xinyue away.
Lin Wenbo frowned as well: "Tangtang, don't be afraid, your uncle is here."
Su Tang's nose tingled, and her eyes instantly reddened. The grievances and indignation she had been holding back for so long almost burst forth at this moment.
She took a deep breath, her voice trembling with suppressed sobs: "Grandma, Uncle... Father... he might not have committed suicide!"
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