Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Prepare the dowry and set off! ...
The next morning, after breakfast, Zhuo Jia went out excitedly. Today was the last day, and she planned to go to the supply and marketing cooperative to spend most of her money, leaving only ten yuan for emergencies.
She believed that only when she arrived in the countryside would she truly feel at home!
She rushed to the supply and marketing cooperative. There were many people there at that time. She was not in a hurry to find Zhao Hong, but went to buy a lunch box first, and then went to buy pillowcases and towels. Well, she forgot to buy them before.
After thinking about it, she went to buy two cans of malted milk, each weighing one pound. Since she had decided to stay, she needed to nourish her body well.
There was also milk powder, which was also a good thing, but unfortunately she couldn't buy it. But it didn't matter, she stuffed money in, and in the end most of it was used to buy milk powder.
Then I bought two kilograms of biscuits to eat on the way. I also had to take the train, and the train was not so comfortable to take at this time. Not only was it crowded, but it was also hot and smelly. So I also had to buy some oranges and other fruits, but they were really expensive!
But at this time, she really didn't feel bad about spending money, because if she didn't buy it now, she would not be able to buy it even if she wanted to after going to the countryside.
After she had spent most of the money, there was no one left at Zhao Hong's place, so she went over there carrying a cross-body bag with a sack in it.
"Sister, I'm here." Zhuo Jia greeted with a smile.
She is very polite and doesn't hit someone who smiles in the face.
Zhao Hong was so happy when she saw her. How could she not be happy? Although this woman didn't dress well, she was rich. She was simply her God of Wealth.
However, the sack that Zhuo Jia prepared was not used, because Zhao Hong directly gave her a sack and asked her to inspect the goods. Zhuo Jia said very seriously: "Sister, I believe you."
What a joke! Judging from Zhao Hong's skilled appearance, it's obvious that this is not the first time she has done this. She would never do something like smashing a sign.
Zhao Hong was deeply moved by Zhuo Jia's trust in her, so she thought of her God of Wealth again: "I have a piece of defective cloth with black and white plaid. It can almost be made into a shirt, but I have to make it myself. Do you want it?"
Of course, she was just asking, after all, she knew that Zhuo Jia had bought two sets of ready-made clothes.
Zhuo Jia nodded without hesitation: "Yes."
She only has two short-sleeved shirts and one top. Is it okay if she doesn't have them?
As for the cloth, it doesn’t matter. Once she gets to the countryside, she will definitely find someone to help her make it.
Fortunately, the weather is warm now, giving her time to prepare winter clothes, otherwise she would worry that she would freeze to death if she went to the countryside.
Thinking of making a top, Zhuo Jia suddenly slapped her head. She remembered what she was still missing: a small piece of clothing to wear underneath. However, she didn't see any for sale in the supply and marketing cooperative. Did she have to make it herself?
She lowered her voice and asked, "Sister, I want to buy some cloth to make some small clothes to wear inside, but I don't have enough cloth coupons. Can you see if there is any other way?"
Zhao Hong thought for a moment and lowered her voice before asking, "Do you want to make it yourself, or buy a ready-made one?"
She knew a craftsman who specialized in making clothes for others. It was cheaper if he brought his own cloth, but more expensive if he didn't. He also made small clothes, but no one else knew about it except his acquaintances.
"If I buy the finished product, can I get it today?" Zhuo Jia said immediately.
She is leaving tomorrow. If she can't buy it here, she will have to go to the mountain city to buy it. But since she is unfamiliar with the place, she will definitely choose this place first.
With Zhao Hong's enthusiastic help, Zhuo Jia received three sets of small clothes for inner wear in the morning. Although it cost a lot of money, they were made very well and the material felt comfortable.
Of course, she chose it herself. Zhao Hong took her to choose it. The craftsman was really amazing. There was a room full of ready-made clothes and fabrics!
If she had enough money, she would have bought all the winter clothes!
But it doesn't matter. She believes that there are such craftsmen in the mountain city. She just needs to discover them herself. And she believes that she has the money to find them!
With a bountiful harvest, Zhuo Jia carried the sack back home to her family compound. When she got home, she took out the quilt and mattress to dry in the sun. She touched them with her hands. The mattress weighed four pounds, and the quilt weighed more than five pounds. The remaining cotton was used to make a pillow.
When seeing this pillow, Zhuo Jia had only one thought: it’s worth it, the ten dollars was totally worth it!
Thinking that she had to leave before dawn tomorrow, she couldn't help but sigh and hurried to wash the three sets of clothes she had just bought. Since the weather was good, she could dry them in a few hours by drying them in the sun.
Then she hurriedly packed her things. She didn't plan to take anything away from the house. At around four or five in the afternoon, she went to the bathhouse to take a bath and changed into new clothes after the bath.
As for the old ones, as she said before, the original owner's family can do whatever they want with them, and she has no objection to building a cenotaph for them.
There are also some things that need to be taken away openly, and some that can be placed in the warehouse. When you get to the countryside, you can take them out by taking advantage of the situation. Bring a backpack and put clothes and other things in it. As for food and drinks, you can bring them through the warehouse.
The quilt and mattress must be brought over openly, but they can be put directly in a sack. She will then carry a backpack and a sack.
Okay, that's arranged.
When Liu Shengnan and the others came back at noon, they were shocked to see Zhuo Jia's quilt and mattress.
Jiang Suying couldn't help but ask: "Third sister, how did you make the new quilt and mattress?"
It was her family that prepared the dowry for her when she got married.
Zhuo Jia looked at her: "This is the dowry I prepared for myself, what do you think?"
As for how she did it, she did it with money!
"Do you still have money? You haven't spent it all?" Liu Shengnan looked at her in disbelief and asked.
Zhuo Jia nodded: "Yes, it's all spent."
This was absolutely true, as she only had fifteen dollars on her.
Liu Shengnan thought about how she had been given 250 yuan, and how the third brother had spent it all in just two days. She felt dizzy and covered her head with her hands. "You've spent all the money. What are you going to do in the countryside?"
Will the third child write a letter home to ask for things then?
Zhuo Jia smiled and said, "Didn't I just say that this quilt is a dowry prepared for myself? In other words, when I go to the countryside, I will find someone to marry, so I don't have to worry about starving to death."
"By the way, since you asked so clearly, do you also want to prepare a dowry for me?" After thinking for a while, she asked again.
As soon as she finished speaking, everyone at the table looked at each other in disbelief. It was obvious that none of the family had this idea.
She curled her lips and said, "Since you haven't thought about preparing a dowry for me, why bother with so much? It's boring."
After saying this, he finished the last bite of the steamed bun, got up and went back to the house!
Others in the living room: "..."
Don’t dare to speak, if you say something wrong you will have to pay!
At four or five o'clock, Zhuo Jia took new clothes and soap to the bathhouse, took a good bath, changed into laundry clothes, and went home to wash the dirty clothes. Seeing that it was almost six o'clock, she hurried out to the state-owned restaurant. She hadn't picked up her meal on the train yet!
When Zhuo Jia got the dumplings and returned home, it was just in time for dinner.
Seeing Zhuo Jia's new clothes, Jiang Suying and Zhuo Qingle were extremely jealous, but neither of them dared to say much, for fear that if they said one more word, they would be chased for money and things.
Zhuo Jia didn't care what these people were thinking. This was the last meal, and from then on, they would never see each other again.
After dinner, Zhuo Jia said, "I'm not taking the bedding from my bed with me. Whoever wants to use it can use it. I'm not taking these two sets of clothes with me either. I'll leave them as a souvenir for you."
After saying this, she stood up and went back to the house. Even her back revealed a sense of ease and joy.
Whoever wants that quilt that has been used for who knows how many years, can have it!
When she was about to enter the house, Liu Shengnan suddenly called out, "Third brother, do you want me to take you there early tomorrow morning?"
She now realized more and more clearly that her daughter was really going to leave, and never come back. Even if the child made a fuss again in the next two days, it was under her nose, and she could...
Can we meet again?
Zhuo Jia was a little surprised, really surprised, but still shook her head: "No, I'll get up early and go to the Youth League Office and go with the comrades there."
These people's minds change too quickly, she can't understand them, so it's better to stay away from them.
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The next morning, just as it was getting light outside, Zhuo Jia got up quietly, put on her clothes, put on her cross-body bag, put on her backpack, and quietly went outside with a sack.
She left the key on the dining table outside. When she opened the door and left, she looked back. This was where the original owner had lived for eighteen years. It was not hers. The place she was about to go to was the home where she would soon take root.
Thinking of this, she closed the door and left without hesitation!
Liu Shengnan stood on the balcony, watching Zhuo Jia's back getting farther and farther away. Her eyes finally turned red. She knew that the family had completely lost this daughter, and the third child would never come back again. But the family had limited resources, and these ten fingers were not long enough. What else could she do?
I just hope that the third sister can be tougher in the countryside and find a good husband. Once she has a husband and children, she will know how difficult her life is!
In another room, Jiang Suying pushed Liu Qingping and whispered, "Your mother is so funny. Now she's reluctant to let you go. What were you doing earlier? Your third sister left so early, and your mother didn't even think of preparing something to eat for her."
This is a three-day train journey, so she said that sometimes her mother-in-law can be quite cruel.
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Zhuo Jia had no idea what her family would think after she left. She was extremely busy and hurried to the Youth League Office. Just then, the comrades from the Youth League Office were about to leave, and she even managed to get a bicycle!
When they arrived at the train station, they found that many educated youth were already waiting there, but she was the only one who came alone.
She didn't think there was anything wrong with it and didn't bother anyone else. She took her own train ticket and stood aside. When the train arrived, she could set off and rush to her new life!
As Zhuo Jia was waiting, the train arrived at the station, and everyone else was in tears because they were about to part.
But Zhuo Jia was not like that. She was completely excited. As soon as the train stopped, she ran on board with her luggage.
The impatient look made everyone confused. Those who knew that he was going to the countryside thought he was going to grab free eggs, but those who didn’t thought thought he was going to grab free eggs!
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