Chapter 451 Purchase
"Let's put the cars together."
One of the teachers who came with us mustered up the courage to make the suggestion.
"We need to buy a lot of things. If we don't have a car when we go out, we'll have to carry them all the way back."
No one said anything, but put the cars together as he asked.
The group kept a distance between each other and arrived in front of the supermarket. The sensor door automatically slid to both sides, and the miniature speaker above their heads broadcast a welcome message.
"Welcome to the resort supermarket, this supermarket is fully self-service..."
They walked in. The tiles were clean and bright, clearly reflecting their ragged shadows, and also showing their pitiful appearance of pale and thin faces when they lowered their heads.
“These are the teachers who were hired.”
"Are they here to buy daily necessities?"
"I heard that they can move into the school dormitory tonight. That's great."
Someone recognized them and pointed at them in a low voice with envy.
The teachers gradually raised their heads, with more confidence on their faces. They pulled out the shopping carts, held the handrails with their hands, and a familiar feeling returned to their hearts.
This is how they used to go shopping in the supermarket.
Shopping makes people happy, and when you see something you need at a low price, the joy is doubled.
Washbasin, kettle, towel, toilet paper...the shopping cart is gradually filling up.
Listening to the soothing music, my whole nerves relaxed. I met a colleague by chance when I turned a corner. At first glance, I saw that their cars were similar, and we couldn't help but smile at each other.
It is true that only when the environment is peaceful can everyone be kind and loving.
When it came time to check out, I saw that the single-digit prices added up to a considerable amount, and I bought so many things that the front basket, back seat, and pedals of the electric bike were all full. When I rode on it, my legs were stretched out on the side, and I walked back slowly like a big crab.
The wind blew through the gaps in the bicycle basket, the turned-up corners of clothes, the neck, and the eyes, bringing with it the warm scent of sunshine.
The five big words "New Hope School" looked golden and dazzling under the red sunset. The "traveler" was anxious and pushed himself on the ground with his legs.
Getting closer.
The car was put back in its place. Everyone was carrying heavy things in their hands, but they had smiles on their faces.
They began to consciously give way to others, letting the older people go in first, and then they followed in one after another.
They were the only ones living in the dormitory building for the time being. Each of them was randomly assigned a room, and Teacher Tang was assigned to the same room with a young female teacher.
The two of them were not very familiar with each other and were a little embarrassed. They smiled briefly and began to organize their things.
The room is only 15 square meters in size and has nothing but a single bed, a wardrobe and a desk. There is a public water room and toilet in the middle of the corridor.
Teacher Tang took out a large floral pillowcase from the bag, folded it and placed it on the pillow. Then he looked at the clean white sheets and the clothes on his body that had never been washed, then he took off the pillowcase and spread it on the edge of the sheets.
She took out the washbasin from the bag and put her toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and towel in it. At this time, her scalp was itchy and she couldn't help scratching it. Looking at the black between her fingers, she realized that she hadn't washed herself for a long time.
Once people realize this, they cannot tolerate it.
She stuffed the bag under the bed, picked up the basin and went to the bathroom to wash. Before she got close, she heard a splashing sound inside. She was a little excited, quickened her pace, turned into the room and saw that they were washing their hair in front of the sink.
Teacher Tang quickly found an empty seat, put his things aside and turned on the faucet. A stream of water rushed down, bringing up not only mist but also a heat wave in his face.
There is hot water!
Unable to conceal her surging emotions, she added some cold water to the basin to make it the right temperature. She untied her hair tie. Once her hair, which had been tied tightly for so long, was loosened, her entire scalp felt sore, and even moving her hair was painful.
Teacher Tang gritted her teeth and buried all her hair in the water. The warm water gradually wrapped around the tangled hair and scalp, and the pain was relieved, as if every cell was comfortably open.
She washed her hair happily, then felt itchy on her body. Looking back, she saw everyone washing themselves without any hesitation.
The feeling of shyness had long been erased by the endless suffering day after day.
Water has always been extremely scarce, not even enough for people to drink, let alone waste it on bathing. When the body is too dirty to bear, either risk going to the river where there is still water to wash, or wait for heavy rain (not acid rain), take off all clothes, and wash in the rain.
Whether you catch a cold or not depends entirely on your physical condition.
As for what we have today, safety and hot water, that is simply unimaginable.
Teacher Tang put his dirty clothes back on and wrinkled his nose.
She couldn’t feel it before and had no power to change it, but now it’s different. She wondered if she should buy a new set of clothes?
I returned to the dormitory and sat on the pillowcase and waited for a while. The young teacher on the bed opposite me came back with a frown on his face, all wet.
Teacher Tang also smelled sour on her clothes.
It’s strange that people don’t feel it when they are dirty, but once they are clean, the stench seems to have nowhere to hide, it is not only smelly but also sticky to the skin.
Teacher Tang coughed lightly, attracting her attention.
"While it's still early, do you want to go with me to the resort hotel to buy some clothes?"
The young teacher was delighted at first, then lowered his head and said sullenly, "...I'm short of money."
"I don't have many points left," she stood up. "I heard there's a clothing store over by the main store that sells everything from head to toe. I was thinking of buying a vest and shorts. That should be affordable. If that doesn't work, I could buy a pair of socks..."
The more she spoke, the brighter the young teacher's eyes became.
"Then, shall we go and take a look?"
"Walk!"
A clothing store outside the resort hotel.
"Sister, do you think I can wear this?"
"That's right! That color suits you, it makes your skin look whiter. You're still young, and you look good in anything."
"Let me see the price. If it's too expensive, I won't be able to afford it."
“…”
"Wow! This vest is only 29 points! You should get one too, sis. They also come in white and black."
"How about a short-sleeved shirt? 60 points, I think I can afford it if I grit my teeth..."
Xia Yan went out for a walk after dinner and heard a burst of laughter in the clothing store.
"Business has been really good these days," she said to Xiong Xiong.
Xiong Xiong glanced over there and said, "Yes, the customers who came last time were all new employees of the hospital. This time they might be teachers from the school."
The two walked along the safe zone into the base's path. When the residents who were sitting on the doorstep eating saw them coming, they hurriedly shoveled a mouthful of rice into their mouths, stood up and waved.
Xia Yan smiled kindly and nodded, indicating that they should not worry about her while eating.
Not far away, wisps of smoke rose from the roof of a house that had returned a little later. Sizzling, an iron shovel began to stir, and a bright red light shone from the stove mouth, indicating the crackling of burning wood.
Xia Yan and Xiong Xiong walked slowly towards the setting sun.
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