It rained again the next day, just as expected.
The family was resting at home, only helping to clean the fishing nets.
It was still drizzling on the third day. Today was market day, and the whole family went to the market.
Liu Xiaohua closed the door and stayed home with Su Luo to make shoes. Su Xuekuo didn't go either. When Su Chengguo and Zhou Chunmei asked him, he just shook his head and whispered, "I'm at home watching my sister."
Since he's still young, we didn't force him to go if he didn't want to.
All three children were very excited.
Once we arrived in the big town, I couldn't help but look around.
"Let's buy them some cat ear-shaped rice cakes first, then we'll go to the jewelry store later."
Su Dahai knew that children are greedy and would stay in the jewelry store for a while, so he bought some snacks that children love to eat and play with.
Su Dahai gave Li Xue and Zhou Chunmei ten yuan each and said, "Take the kids to buy snacks, and then go find us at Old Jin's gold shop later."
There are several gold shops in the town, but the best craftsmanship is found in Lao Jin's Gold Shop, so many people like to go there to get their jewelry made.
After discussing with his two daughters-in-law, Su Dahai first took Su Chenggong and Su Chengguo over to determine the style of the gold locks for the children. The daughters-in-law could choose their own jewelry when they arrived.
Zhou Chunmei and Li Xue nodded, and the two sisters-in-law walked away with their children.
Li Xue held the two children's hands and said sternly, "Don't be naughty or run around. If you get caught by human traffickers, I'll cry myself blind and won't know where to look for you."
Zhou Chunmei held Su Xueguang's hand tightly: "Be good and stay by your mother's side."
The biggest worry when taking children out is encountering kidnappers.
Therefore, when people take their children out, they hold their hands tightly.
Common snacks include spicy strips, while sweet snacks include things like cat ear-shaped rice strips.
The price is fixed at two cents per pound.
After discussing it, Zhou Chunmei and Li Xue decided to buy five jin (2.5 kg) of the product.
I weighed the snacks and also bought some spicy noodles, which totaled five pounds.
Only then did he take the three children to the jewelry store.
"Sister-in-law, what style of necklace are you planning to choose?"
Zhou Chunmei asked with a smile, "You came here to select all the gold jewelry, and you knew this in advance."
But when I actually go to the jewelry store, I still get excited.
She and Li Xue didn't actually have much jewelry. They only bought a gold ring when they got married. It was a simple circular ring, weighing about four grams. They were afraid of breaking it while working, so they couldn't bear to wear it.
But gold necklaces are different; you can wear them all the time, and nobody will know when you're dressed up.
"I'll choose a braided chain; it's sturdier that way."
Li Xue smiled and said that she did not plan to choose those fancy styles. Although they looked nice, they were not sturdy enough. What if they fell off by accident?
Sometimes she's careless and doesn't even realize she's lost one. These things cost over a hundred yuan each, and if she's careless and loses one, she's afraid she'll get so angry that she'll die. So she buys sturdier ones.
"Hehe, we're thinking the same thing."
Zhou Chunmei was delighted; she thought so too.
The two sisters-in-law arrived at the gold shop together, where Su Dahai and his two sons were confirming the style and weight of the gold lock with the owner.
"You've come! Come and see if you like this golden lock."
Su Chengguo smiled and waved when she saw Zhou Chunmei.
The children sat by the baskets, contentedly eating snacks without running around.
The gold lock is in the style of a locket, with a hollow center and a "福" (fortune) character.
The gold lock chosen for Su Tiantian also came with three tassel bells, which were also openwork and decorated with the character "福" (fortune).
"nice."
Zhou Chunmei and Li Xue both looked at the sample gold lock and were very satisfied with its design.
"Chunmei, these are necklaces. Come and see what style you want. Pick one for Mom too. She told Dad she wants a sturdy one."
Su Chengguo pulled Zhou Chunmei to look at the necklace, talking as they walked.
When she arrived at the necklace section, Zhou Chunmei saw many different kinds, but she immediately spotted a sturdy and simple braided chain.
"I choose this style; it's sturdy."
"Mom needs something sturdy too, so let's pick out a Chopin chain for her, this one is sturdy too."
Zhou Chunmei pointed to another style of gold necklace.
Li Xue also came over and chose a braided chain.
“Then I’ll make braided chains for you and your sister-in-law, and Chopin chains for my mom and A-Luo. Each gold chain will weigh nine grams.”
Su Chengguo said to Zhou Chunmei with a smile.
Zhou Chunmei nodded, "Okay."
Li Xue had no objections.
Next, it's time to choose earrings.
Su Luo didn't have earrings.
Li Xue chose a pair of regular gold and pearl earrings, which are hollow inside and weigh three grams each.
Zhou Chunmei chose large earrings, which look very elegant and luxurious, and a pair weighs three grams.
Su Dahai pointed to the style Li Xue had chosen and said, "Let's get another pair. Your mother will like this pearl style too."
Old Jin, the owner of the gold shop, was all smiles, he couldn't be happier, today's customer was a big shot.
That's several tens of grams of gold.
"You have such good taste. I rarely see people so generous to their families. They are truly blessed."
Old Jin smiled as he wrote out the invoice and then settled the accounts.
"The current gold price is over 28 yuan per gram, and my crafting fee is also over 1 yuan, so it's 30 yuan per gram. These four small gold locks weigh 16 grams, one large gold lock weighs 10 grams, the four necklaces weigh 36 grams, plus three pairs of earrings weigh 9 grams, for a total of 71 grams. The price is 2,130 yuan. It will take me seven days to complete the work. I need to collect a deposit of 500 yuan. If you regret it and don't want it by the due date, you will only get half of the deposit back."
Old Jin spun the abacus, quickly calculated the accounts, and then waited for the Su family to consider.
Su Dahai had brought a thousand yuan with him and was about to quickly take out the money to pay the deposit when he heard a sneer.
The sneer was grating and somewhat familiar.
So everyone looked over immediately.
Upon seeing the newcomers, the Su family members all turned pale.
"Boss, it's impossible for them to afford gold."
Yi Guofang covered her mouth and laughed mockingly. She linked arms with Zhao Guifang as if she had smelled something foul.
Zhao Guifang's face was also not good. Her son had asked him to make gold jewelry. He and Xia Yuwei were going to have their wedding banquet in a month, and this piece would be for Xia Yuwei to wear.
Zhao Guifang came to order jewelry, but she didn't expect to run into the Su family.
"Where did this dog come from? It's so annoying. Dad, let's hurry up and pay the deposit and leave, so we don't get bitten and have nowhere to complain."
Su Chengguo spoke to Su Dahai in a high-pitched, sarcastic tone.
Su Dahai glanced at Zhao Guifang and Yi Guofang, then nodded with a somber expression.
"Saying we can't afford it is like she's a mouse crawling under our bed every day. It's ridiculous."
Su Chengguo rolled her eyes at Yi Guofang. He just glanced at her sideways, not looking at her directly, and you could even say that she wasn't talking to Yi Guofang.
"Who are you calling a dog? Who are you calling a rat?"
Yi Guofang was furious.
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