Chapter 183 New Year Shopping
More than ten days have passed in a flash. The Chinese New Year is approaching, and every household has started preparing for the New Year.
These days, someone knocked on Lu Xiang's door every day and asked if she wanted to go shopping in the county together. The atmosphere was lively.
Lu Xiang said, "Qin Hui and I agreed to go together."
When the villagers heard this, they immediately laughed mysteriously and said, "Okay then!" with a meaningful look on their faces.
Seeing that Lu Xiang was accompanied by a man, they left without them being in the way, which made Lu Xiang blush.
Fu Zhi is with Lu's mother. Fu Zhi's body has not fully recovered yet, but she can already walk a few steps.
As for her other health problems, plus the frostbite all over her body, she can only recuperate slowly.
She would feel better if Mother Lu was with her. And with Mother Lu around, Lu Xiang could rest assured.
Lu Xiang and Fu Qinhui prepared their clothes for going out early.
Fu Qinhui asked, "Why are you so happy?"
Lu Xiang said, "I've been sleeping all the time these past few days, and I can finally go out and get some fresh air!" She didn't know what was wrong with her. Maybe she became more sleepy after getting pregnant, so she didn't go out and play.
Now I feel much better and want to go out and buy some things.
When Fu Qinhui came back yesterday, he brought me 20 kilograms of beef, all beef ribs, the best cuts of meat that had been specially saved.
Lu Xiang treated all this beef as a treasure and ate it however she wanted.
Today Lu Xiang planned to go out and buy some things. Lu Xiang said, "Let's go!" After packing up and waiting to go out, she found a car parked outside.
Lu Xiang smiled as soon as she saw him and said, "When did you come?" It was none other than Fatty Liu.
Fatty Liu said, "I'm fine. I'll take you guys to the county to have some fun."
Lu Xiang said, "Thank you very much." Going out to buy things inevitably involves a lot of bags. Having a car is much more convenient.
Fatty Liu said generously, "Don't be polite, get in the car."
Then the two of them got in the car, and Fatty Liu smiled and joked, "Call me if you want to buy anything in the future!"
After a pause, Fatty Liu continued, "I heard a new store opened in the next county. My aunt often takes the bus there to buy things. She says it's so grand. Let's go too. We have a car anyway, so it's not a hassle!"
Lu Xiang said, "Okay then, let's go together."
After Lu Xiang got in the car, she asked, "How are things at the factory?" Fu Qinhui finally took a break as he had been very busy before.
Fat Liu said: "After the New Year, the factory can be opened." He was quite looking forward to it.
"Once the products are made, I can distribute them. I'll sell a batch to my dad first." Fat Liu said happily.
He and Fu Qinhui have a clear division of labor. Fu Qinhui manages the factory and he sells the goods.
His dad had clearly said he wanted to show his support! He had to place an order first, and then his friends, since he was starting his own business, had to buy in. He'd already made arrangements.
Lu Xiang said, "That's pretty good."
Liu Pang also planned to establish good relationships with the supply and marketing cooperatives and other government agencies in purchasing. He happened to have some connections in this area.
The journey was lively and bustling, and we arrived at the next county town in a short while.
The store that Liu Pang was talking about was opened from the provincial capital. It is called the Third People's Store. It is very impressive.
It has three floors in total and is famous far and wide.
Since this store opened, many people who are not from their county come here specifically to buy things.
Especially the women's clothing, I heard that they are all imported from Shanghai, they are beautiful.
Liu Pang and his friends parked the car, and the three of them got out to buy things. A store in the distance even opened its door for them.
The Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and as soon as you enter, you'll see crowds of people.
Fatty Liu said, "Let's go around one by one." He took them and started from the first floor. As soon as they entered the door, they saw cigarettes, alcohol, sugar and tea.
Lu Xiang wanted to buy them immediately, especially the fruit candies. There were not only orange slices but also wine-filled candies. These looked good on the outside, but if you bit into them carefully, you could smell a hint of wine inside, and they were covered in chocolate.
You can’t buy it in other places, they are really good.
When Fu Qinhui heard that Lu Xiang wanted to buy something, he immediately agreed. He weighed a little of each item and found that it weighed more than two kilograms.
After Lu Xiang packed his bag, she bought some cigarettes and alcohol. The selection here was more complete, and Dad Lu liked to smoke.
If something happens on a daily basis, these brand-name cigarettes are always better than those sold outside. They are considered hard currency in the village, so buy some for emergencies.
As for liquor, Lu Xiang bought it in bulk.
Bulk liquor is more affordable, and Lu Xiang also likes to use it in her cooking. This is pure grain liquor, and many people are rushing to buy it, with long lines forming. Lu Xiang is not to be outdone. She bought 20 kilograms.
I also bought two kilograms of tea. I can use it to boil tea eggs or make some milk tea for myself. The price is good and the taste is strong.
I've only just visited one shop and I'm already too exhausted to carry anything.
Fat Liu went back and unloaded everything into the car. He came back and caught up with Lu Xiang and the others, just in time to see Lu Xiang walk to the prepared food stall. Fat Liu bought some pig ears and sausages, which he loved.
Anyway, I have a refrigerator at home, so I can freeze it even if I can’t finish it.
For Liu Pang, this thing is just like a snack, there is no such thing as not being able to finish it.
Lu Xiang didn't buy it. Just by looking at the color, she knew that a lot of pigments were added to it.
She still likes to cook for herself.
At the pastry shop, Lu Xiang bought two pounds of peach cakes and three pounds of old-fashioned cakes.
This cake contains eggs and milk, and its taste is not as good as cloud cake, but it is also very fragrant because of the oil and eggs.
And the biggest advantage of this cake is that it can be stored for a long time.
On weekdays, it will not go bad even if you keep it for ten days. The Chinese New Year is coming soon, so you can buy some if you have a large family.
Lu Xiang also felt that this third store was prosperous.
On weekdays, items that are in short supply, such as bicycles, radios, and televisions, are placed casually.
Every counter was crowded with people. Lu Xiang took a look and saw a 14-inch TV that cost 3,000 yuan. I heard it was a Japanese brand.
It is said that this brand of TV is very good.
If the villagers wanted to watch a movie, they would go to the cinema at the entrance of the village because no one had a TV. If there was a TV, everyone in the village would have to go and watch it.
Lu Xiang had no interest in this black and white TV.
The second floor is where bedding, clothes and the like are sold.
Lu Xiang said to Fu Qinhui, "You will be the factory director in the future, so I have to dress you up."
Fu Qinhui is handsome to begin with, and if he dresses up seriously, he will be dazzling.
Fu Qinhui said, "No need." He didn't usually pay much attention to dressing up.
However, Lu Xiang insisted that clothes make the man, and one must not lose face when going out.
Lu Xiang then chose an expensive suit for him, with a shirt inside. When he put on the clothes, Lu Xiang's eyes lit up.
Fat Liu, standing nearby, was also stunned. He knew Fu Qinhui was good-looking, but he had no idea she was this good-looking. He also said, "I'll buy one too." He was rich, but his taste was average, so he begged Lu Xiang to choose one for him as well.
Fat Liu looked very energetic in the clothes chosen by Lu Xiang, and he couldn't help but admire his beauty in front of the mirror.
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