Lu Yuanting rode his bicycle with Jiang Xia towards the grocery store. There was only one street across from the newspaper office, so they just had to cross the street to get there. When Jiang Xia and Lu Yuanting entered, there were already quite a few people inside the grocery store.
Most of the things inside require tickets to buy. There are many people queuing in one corner of the grocery store. That place sells televisions. Black and white televisions are considered to be a hot commodity nowadays. One costs about seven or eight yuan. Moreover, not everyone can buy one. You need to find a way to get a ticket to buy a black and white TV.
If a family could buy a black and white TV, people from the entire street would come to their house to join in the fun and watch TV. They would be envied. If they brought it as a dowry at a marriage, they would also be looked up to by the in-laws.
Seeing that Jiang Xia's eyes were fixed on the area selling televisions, Lu Yuanting stared in deep thought and asked.
"Planning to buy it?" Lu Yuanting asked.
"Not now." Jiang Xia shook her head. Her parents had good jobs and a good income, but they were frugal and couldn't afford a TV set for the time being. There was no TV at home yet, but she would think of a way to get one later and buy one for the family.
Lu Yuanting listened to Jiang Xia's words and took note of them, which meant he wanted to buy it.
"Hello, give me a box of this fruit candy, these cigarettes, a bag of cakes, and some canned fruit." Jiang Xiaqi arrived at the food area and spoke to the salesperson, handing over the candy coupons, cigarette coupons, etc. in his hand while speaking.
The salesperson listened to Jiang Xia's words, wrapped the items one by one in paper, tied hemp rope on the outside and tied a beautiful knot. As for the fragile cans, they were put in a net and handed to Jiang Xia.
Jiang Xia was about to take the things from the salesperson's hand when a broad, wheat-colored hand reached over her and picked up the things one by one.
Lu Yuanting took the things very confidently and stood aside, holding the things that Jiang Xia had just bought.
"Do you want to buy more?"
Lu Yuanting was standing behind Jiang Xia, and his whole body almost embraced Jiang Xia. His pair of dark eyes seemed to fall on Jiang Xia, with a scorching gaze.
The salesperson glanced at Jiang Xia and then at Lu Yuanting, seeing that the two were dressed neatly and appropriately, carrying large and small bags of gifts in their hands. Things like candies and cigarettes were rare goods, not easy to buy, and tickets were hard to get, so they were only bought during festivals.
Or generally, when couples are dating and visit each other’s parents, most of them will buy these things.
The salesperson seemed to understand, smiled, and began to sell actively.
"We recently received a batch of high-quality enamel basins. Look at the patterns and shapes. The colors are also festive." The salesperson said, pointing to the enamel basins next to him.
The brand new red enamel basin has peony flowers printed on it, which looks quite festive. There are also enamel basins with two mandarin ducks printed on them, and a double happiness character printed in the middle.
"You can use this at home, display it, or give it as a gift. They are all good. Moreover, since the policy has been relaxed recently, the supply is sufficient. This enamel basin does not require a ticket." The salesperson said.
Jiang Xia listened to the salesperson's words and realized that the salesperson had misunderstood.
"Give me two." Lu Yuanting spoke after hearing that. He directly picked out the enamel basin with mandarin ducks and the word "happiness" printed on it.
"Lu Yuanting, why did you buy this?" Jiang Xia looked at the two basins in Lu Yuanting's hands.
"My comrade is getting married in a few days, so I bought it as a gift." Lu Yuanting said. There was nothing wrong with what he said, and he looked at Jiang Xia with an upright attitude.
Jiang Xia could only glance at what Lu Yuanting was holding. She didn't think it was a big deal at first, but after the salesperson said that, and considering that Lu Yuanting was holding two such festive enamel basins, it didn't seem like a big deal, she began to feel like something was a little off.
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