Song Ning had never seen a supply and marketing cooperative from the 1970s, and she wanted to go and take a look.
As soon as Song Ning entered the supply and marketing cooperative, her eyes lit up at the sight of the furnishings.
Upon entering, shelves are stocked with various snacks and daily necessities. Next to them are biscuits wrapped in oil paper, and cigarettes, arranged in rows on the counter, including brands such as "Daqianmen" and "Peony." Abacuses sit on the cement counter, the walls are painted with a light layer of lime, and the floor is paved with rough red bricks.
On the wooden shelves were various enamel basins, plastic sandals, yarn, fabrics, and other daily necessities. The top shelf held some relatively valuable items, such as radios and watches.
There were also two large water vats on the ground, filled with loose soy sauce and vinegar.
For Song Ning, who was used to shopping in modern supermarkets, this supply and marketing cooperative from the 1970s seemed rather shabby. But it had a strong sense of the era.
"Salesperson, I'd like two cans of fruit and two bottles of malted milk powder."
"Okay." The salesperson skillfully used the abacus to calculate the bill.
"It's three yuan and eighty cents in total."
"I'll pay." After saying that, Song Ning prepared to take out her money.
"No need, I'll do it."
Huo Beian insisted on paying the bill. Song Ning felt a warm feeling in her heart.
"Then I'll carry it."
After saying that, Song Ning went to get the gift, but Huo Beian also rushed to take it, and the two of them immediately clasped hands.
Song Ning's face flushed red instantly.
Huo Beian felt a warmth in his palm. He smiled and generously took her hand in one hand while picking up the gift with the other.
"It's not really appropriate for us to hold hands like this..."
Song Ning was a little shy.
"What are you afraid of? We've already got our marriage certificate..."
Song Ning thought so too. She thought to herself, "We're a legally married couple now, what's wrong with just holding hands?" So she held his hand tightly and openly.
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