The two chatted and laughed along the way, attracting passers-by to turn their heads frequently. Arriving at the door of the supply and marketing cooperative, Xiao Lang parked his bicycle skillfully, locked it, and turned to Chen Xiaoru and said, "Let's go in and take a look!"
Chen Xiaoru nodded and followed Xiao Lang into the gate of the supply and marketing cooperative.
Upon entering, Chen Xiaoru was stunned by the scene before her. The inside of the supply and marketing cooperative was even busier than the outside. A dazzling array of goods filled the shelves and counters. The cloth section, daily necessities section, and food section were clearly divided.
"Comrades, what would you like to buy?"
An older saleswoman, with a warm smile on her face, walked over with small steps, her voice filled with a strong local accent.
"Do you want to buy cloth or daily necessities?"
"Let's take a look first."
As Xiao Lang spoke, his eyes fell on a woman's shirt not far away. It was a light pink Dacron shirt with delicate lace embroidered on the collar and cuffs, which was particularly eye-catching among the many products. Xiao Lang pointed at the shirt and asked Chen Xiaoru:
"Xiao Ru, what do you think of that women's shirt?"
Chen Xiaoru looked in the direction of Xiao Lang's finger, and her eyes lit up. She quickly walked to the shirt, looked at it carefully, and couldn't let it go.
"This shirt is so nice! How much is it?"
"Eight dollars and fifty cents, and two cloth coupons are required," the saleswoman introduced enthusiastically.
Xiao Lang saw that Chen Xiaoru liked it. He took out money and tickets from his pocket and said to the salesperson, "Sister, we want this shirt. Could you please pack it for us?"
Then he turned his head and looked at Chen Xiaoru with gentle eyes: "Xiaoru, you will look good in it."
Chen Xiaoru's cheeks flushed slightly, and she gave Xiao Lang a coquettish look: "You only know how to coax me, but this shirt is really nice, it will definitely look even more beautiful on me!"
"That's right, my wife is naturally beautiful and looks good in anything she wears." Xiao Lang agreed with her words, his tone full of pampering.
Chen Xiaoru burst out laughing at his amusement, her eyebrows and eyes curved like a crescent moon. She thought for a moment, pointed at the White Rabbit candy on the shelf and said, "I want to eat that."
"Big sister, give me two pounds of White Rabbit milk candy," Xiao Lang said to the salesperson, then turned to Chen Xiaoru and asked, "What else do you want? We're almost out of rice and flour at home. Can you buy some more?"
"Well, let's get another ten kilograms of rice and ten kilograms of noodles." Chen Xiaoru was calculating the food reserves at home.
"Okay, wait a moment, I'll put it on for you."
The saleswoman responded and turned back to work, her voice full of quickness. Her hands and feet moved swiftly, like a magic trick, and in a short while, she had packed everything.
Xiao Lang took out a handful of money and tickets from his pocket, counted them and handed them to the saleswoman.
Chen Xiaoru felt warm in her heart as she looked at his skilled appearance. This man always arranged everything properly.
The saleswoman took the money and counted it carefully. After confirming that everything was correct, she handed the items to Xiao Lang: "Everything is here, take it."
"Thank you, big sister." Xiao Lang took the things, which were heavy and relieved. He turned to Chen Xiaoru and said, "Let's go home."
Chen Xiaoru nodded and followed Xiao Lang. The two walked out of the supply and marketing cooperative side by side, the midday sun shining warmly on them.
Chen Xiaoru couldn't help but peel open a White Rabbit milk candy and put it in her mouth. The rich milky aroma instantly spread in her mouth. The sweet taste made her squint her eyes. It was so delicious.
She peeled another one and put it in her mouth, feeling the sweetness. Then she peeled another one and handed it to Xiao Lang: "Here, try it too, it's so sweet!"
Xiao Lang obediently opened his mouth and the candy was brought in. He held it in his mouth and a milky aroma filled the air. It was indeed sweet.
"Xiao Ru, it's almost noon. Let's go to the state-owned restaurant for dinner! We'll go back after eating." Xiao Lang suggested.
"Okay," Chen Xiaoru's eyes lit up, "I want to eat braised pork, I wonder if they have it today."
"That depends on luck, but even if the braised pork is not there, the other dishes will definitely be good."
Xiao Lang said, gently putting his arm around Chen Xiaoru's shoulders, "Come on, let's go and take a look. Maybe we'll be lucky today and there really is braised pork!"
Chen Xiaoru felt as sweet as honey when he embraced her like this, and her steps became lighter, as if she was walking on clouds. The two of them arrived at the state-owned restaurant, and the rich aroma of food filled their noses, making them hungry.
"Xiaoru, find a place to sit first. I'll go see if there's anything to eat." Xiao Lang said, letting go of the hand that was around Chen Xiaoru.
"Well, go ahead!" Chen Xiaoru nodded obediently, found a seat by the window, but her eyes were always following Xiao Lang's figure.
Xiao Lang came to the order window and looked up at the small blackboard filled with dish names. The words "Today's Special" were particularly eye-catching. Below them were written: Braised Pork, Braised Fish, Dumplings, Buns... There was actually braised pork! He was delighted. He was lucky today.
"Waiter, give me a serving of braised pork, an egg soup, and two bowls of rice." Xiao Lang pointed at the blackboard in a loud voice.
"Okay! Please wait a moment, the dishes will be here soon! A food coupon costs 5 yuan in total." The waiter responded enthusiastically and began to prepare the dishes skillfully.
Xiao Lang paid for the ticket and returned to his seat with a small wooden sign with a number on it. Chen Xiaoru was staring out the window, her cheek in her hand.
"What are you thinking about?" Xiao Lang sat down opposite her and asked with a smile.
"I was thinking, I'm so lucky today, I actually have braised pork to eat." Chen Xiaoru came back to her senses and said with a smile.
"Of course not. It's our wife who wants to eat it. Even God has to give her face." Xiao Lang joked.
"You're so talkative!" Chen Xiaoru rolled her eyes at him in reproach, but her heart felt as sweet as if it were filled with honey.
After a while, the waiter came up with the steaming dishes. The braised pork was bright red in color and had an enticing aroma. The egg soup was golden and tempting, and sprinkled with green chopped green onions, which greatly increased people's appetite.
"Wow, it smells so good!" Chen Xiaoru couldn't wait to pick up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in her mouth. The meat was soft and glutinous, fat but not greasy, and just the right amount of salty and sweet. It was simply a delicacy.
"Is it delicious?" Xiao Lang felt happy when he saw her satisfied look.
"Mmm, it's delicious!" Chen Xiaoru nodded repeatedly and handed another piece of braised pork to Xiao Lang, "Try it too."
Xiao Lang was not polite and started eating. The two of them took a piece and ate with gusto. After the meal, both of them were very satisfied. They touched their round bellies and smiled at each other.
"Let's go, wife, let's go home." Xiao Lang stood up and said.
"Well, let's go home!" Chen Xiaoru replied with a smile, her voice sounding like honey.
Xiao Lang got on the 28-inch bicycle, and Chen Xiaoru sat sideways on the back seat. They had bought a lot of things today, and they were hanging all over the handlebars.
"Hold on tight!" Xiao Lang shouted, and with a push of his legs, the bicycle moved forward steadily.
Chen Xiaoru gently hugged Xiao Lang's waist, feeling the warmth from his back. Her heart was beating like a little rabbit. The sun shone on them, warm and cozy, just like their mood at the moment.
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