Xu Jiajia nodded: "Okay, buy the shirt and shoes and send them over together."
Mrs. Xu thought of the fermented black bean paste she made: "Send five bottles of it to Xiao Shen."
Xu Jiajia made an OK gesture: "Okay."
…
It was already noon when Xu Jiajia and her friend arrived in the city.
It took several hours to drive.
Tired and hungry.
Xu Jiajia dragged Old Lady Xu straight to the nearby state-owned restaurant: "Grandma, fill your stomach first before going to the department store."
Mrs. Xu was quite hesitant: "A meal here will cost a lot of money!"
Xu Jiajia patted her pocket and said, "I have money. Don't worry about me going broke."
Old Mrs. Xu: “…”
Is that what she meant?
Forget it, let’s listen to the young people!
The state-owned restaurants in the city are much bigger than those in town.
The house was packed with guests.
Old Mrs. Xu was surprised: "So many people!"
Xu Jiajia smiled: "There are many rich people in the city."
The two waited for a while before a seat became available.
Xu Jiajia ordered three dishes.
A spicy and sour fish head, a braised pork ribs, and an egg soup.
The three dishes cost a total of five dollars and eighty cents, and there were four ounces of food coupons.
…
Coming out of the state-owned restaurant, Old Lady Xu touched her slightly bulging belly and said, "The food was so delicious! If I weren't so full, I could have eaten another bowl."
Xu Jiajia smiled brightly: "Come again next time."
Old Mrs. Xu hurriedly shook her head: "It's too expensive. If you eat it a few more times, you'll go bankrupt."
Xu Jiajia's monthly salary is more than 40 yuan, and Shen Yuebai pays her 60 yuan every month, which adds up to more than 100 yuan.
"Grandma, you underestimate your granddaughter."
Old Mrs. Xu came from that war-torn era and knew the importance of money: "Jia Jia, even if you have money, you can't spend it carelessly. Once you have children, you will have more places to spend money."
Xu Jiajia was someone who listened to advice: "Grandma, I know."
…
This is the first time that Mrs. Xu has come to the city department store.
The city's department store is located in a prime and bustling street.
In addition to department stores, this section of road also has a cinema, a post office, and a library.
Here, the woman in the window, the children playing in the mall, and the crowds in front of the cinema all paint a vivid picture of life.
Mrs. Xu was stunned: "There are so many people and the houses are so tall."
There is only a supply and marketing cooperative in the town.
It can't be compared with department stores.
There were too many people, and Xu Jiajia was afraid that the crowd would separate them. She kept holding onto Old Lady Xu's arm and said, "The city is better than the town, and the province is better than the city. Grandma, if there's a chance, I'll take you to the province to have a look."
Mrs. Xu didn't take it seriously, but she was happy in her heart. She grinned and said, "Okay, I'll wait."
The purpose of Xu Jiajia’s coming to the city this time was to buy a shirt and shoes for Shen Yuebai.
She took a fancy to a white Dacron shirt, which was of good quality and fine workmanship.
Liberation shoes are different from the shoes sold at the supply and marketing cooperatives.
This shoe is made for outdoor use. The anti-slip spikes on the sole are obvious and the sole is very thick, which can adapt to the harsh road conditions in the wild.
The clothes are fifteen yuan.
The shoes are twelve yuan.
Xu Jiajia gave twenty-seven cents, a cloth coupon and a shoe coupon.
Xu Jiajia didn't put any pressure on her. Old Mrs. Xu felt very sad watching this. Money doesn't last long at all. A month's salary is gone after just one shopping trip.
Xu Jiajia was going to buy some for Old Lady Xu, but she was so scared that she kept shaking her head: "No, no, there are clothes at home."
Xu Jiajia didn't listen to her at all. She pointed at the blue coat hanging above and said, "Let me see it."
The salesperson took off the coat and handed it to Xu Jiajia.
Old Mrs. Xu didn't need to do anything, Xu Jiajia helped her put it on.
When the old lady wore this coat, she looked much more energetic.
Xu Jiajia was very satisfied with the look: "This one, how much is it?"
"Eight."
The price frightened the old lady so much that she gasped, "It's too expensive. I won't buy it. Jiajia, buy some cloth and make one like this. It only costs a little over two yuan."
It costs more than two yuan, and it can indeed be made, but the style it produces is not as good-looking as this one: "Grandma, buy this one first, and then go buy the cloth later."
old lady:"……"
Is that what she meant?
Seeing that the old lady didn't say anything, Xu Jiajia paid the money and left.
The old lady was heartbroken. Young people spend money lavishly. Will they be able to save money in the future? "Stop shopping. Go send something to Xiao Shen first."
If I keep going, I won’t even have enough money for the return fare.
Xu Jiajia didn't know the old lady's worries. She thought about it for a moment, nodded and said, "That's fine. I can come back next time."
Old Mrs. Xu was so frightened that she tensed up: "Will you come again next time?"
I promised to use it sparingly before!
Xu Jiajia didn't expect Mrs. Xu to react so strongly: "Come on, why not? Grandma, I make over a hundred a month. I spend twenty or thirty, and I still have dozens left. Don't worry about me going bankrupt."
Old Mrs. Xu: “…”
I can’t persuade her, I can’t persuade her. This generation of granddaughters is so difficult to take care of!
Come to the post office.
Xu Jiajia put all the things and the letter into the package.
Paid the postage.
She left only after taking the list.
After leaving the post office, she wanted to look around. Old Mrs. Xu was afraid that she would spend money recklessly, so she pulled her aside and said, "Don't go. Let's go to the station."
Xu Jiajia checked her watch. It wasn't even three o'clock yet, so it was still early. "I finally made it to the city. If I don't take a walk around, I'll feel bad for the long ride.
Milk, go ahead.
If you miss the bus, you can stay here for one night.”
When Mrs. Xu heard this, she disagreed even more: "No, your father doesn't know we're in the city. When he gets home from get off work and doesn't see us, he'll look for us everywhere."
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