Chapter 21 Supply and Marketing Cooperative Procurement
Lei Lei hesitated and didn't say anything, and Lu Mingyue didn't make things difficult for the child.
He opened his mouth when he felt like it; forcing himself to speak was less desirable than not speaking at all.
Huo Zheng knew that this matter couldn't be rushed. After receiving a look from Lu Mingyue, he hesitated for a moment, then fell silent.
Huo Zheng's list was very detailed, and Lu Mingyue glanced at it and found nothing that needed to be added.
After changing their clothes, the family prepared to go to the supply and marketing cooperative.
As soon as she opened the door, Lu Mingyue's gaze unconsciously drifted to a pretty figure in front of her.
Wow, where did this stunning beauty come from?
Huo Zheng paused, followed the gaze, glanced at her briefly, and then looked away, his gaze lingering on Lu Mingyue.
What a womanizer! Weren't you just looking at him?
In the blink of an eye, he was showering others with praise.
Huo Zheng let out a soft click of his tongue.
Song Qingya felt like someone was watching her from behind, but she was in a hurry to get home and temporarily put the matter out of her mind.
If she were to turn around now, she would surely meet Lu Mingyue's infatuated eyes.
As the beautiful woman disappeared from sight, Lu Mingyue sighed regretfully.
Silently, she lamented to the system that she hadn't seized the opportunity to meet new friends.
Huo Zheng glanced at the two children, relieved that they couldn't hear Lu Mingyue's thoughts; her conversation with the system contained some content unsuitable for children.
The news that Huo Zheng had gone off the island and brought his wife back caused a small stir in the family compound.
Most people in the residential compound know about the two children's background.
Some people praised Huo Zheng as a good person who selflessly raised his two children as his own.
Some people think that Huo Zheng is just putting on a show, taking in the children in order to get their alimony.
Of course, such negative voices are in the minority.
If it were them, they might not be able to make such a decision.
"Comrade Huo, is this your wife?"
One of the curious sisters-in-law stared at Lu Mingyue and asked directly.
Lu Mingyue feigned shyness, her cheeks slightly flushed as she looked at Huo Zheng.
Huo Zheng coughed and said, "Sister-in-law Zheng, this is my wife, Comrade Lu Mingyue."
He then said to Lu Mingyue, "Comrade Lu, this is Sister Zheng."
Zheng Xiuhua warmly took Lu Mingyue's hand and said repeatedly, "Yes, that's nice." She said affectionately, "Your name is so pretty. May I call you Mingyue?"
Her eyes were sincere, and Lu Mingyue smiled and said okay.
[System, it seems I'm quite charming.]
Lu Mingyue touched her face, feeling somewhat smug.
Sister-in-law Zheng blinked. Had she not been resting well lately? How come Mingyue hadn't spoken, yet she could hear her voice?
Huo Zheng kept a close eye on the people around Lu Mingyue, and when he saw Zheng's sister-in-law's expression, he keenly sensed that something was wrong.
"Sister-in-law Zheng, we're going to the supply and marketing cooperative. Come visit us at home sometime."
Before Huo Zheng could speak, Lu Mingyue spoke first.
Feeling scrutinized by those around her, she felt as if a thousand ants were crawling all over her, making her extremely uncomfortable. After greeting Sister Zheng, she quickly grabbed her child and left, her retreating figure conveying a sense of fleeing in panic.
The women who hadn't yet approached her looked on with some regret as she walked away.
The supply and marketing cooperative is located outside the family compound. In addition to being used by the family members, nearby villagers can also come to buy things.
The two children's clothes were a bit old, so Lu Mingyue wanted to buy them some fabric and make them two new outfits.
Yao Yao looked at her new mother with surprise, "Mommy, are you going to make clothes for Yao Yao?"
Yes, do you like it?
Yao Yao nodded emphatically. She already had new clothes before the New Year, how could she not be happy?
The little girl shook her head back and forth, her pigtails swaying in the wind, the wispy strands a testament to her happiness.
Even Leilei, whose little face was usually tense, had the same joyful excitement in his eyes.
Huo Zheng never skimped on food and drink for his children, but he was never as attentive to their needs as the women in terms of daily life.
The children's clothes were a little too small, the sleeves were a bit too short, but you wouldn't notice if you weren't paying attention.
When Lu Mingyue was giving Yao Yao a bath, she noticed that her clothes were a bit tight, so she decided to make them new clothes.
Since we're going to do it anyway, it doesn't matter if we do one or two.
Huo Zheng, however, felt that it was too tiring for her to do it herself. He wasn't good at handicrafts; he could manage to sew socks, but he couldn't help with sewing clothes.
Lu Mingyue waved her hand and said, "We don't have a sewing machine at home, so making clothes by myself does take quite a bit of time."
The two eventually agreed to buy ready-made clothes first.
Upon arriving at the supply and marketing cooperative, Lu Mingyue took her two children straight to the wardrobe counter.
Pointing to the clothes above, he said, "See if there's anything you like?"
Leilei looked at his father, then at Lu Mingyue, his eyes flashing with disbelief. Was she really going to buy them clothes?
Yao Yao clapped her little hands, and Huo Zheng picked her up so he could easily look at the clothes on the shelf.
As Sister Liu watched the harmonious scene of the family of four, a smile appeared on her lips.
The two children in the Huo family were obedient and sensible, which was the kind of child that the parents liked the most, as they were the ones who were easy to take care of.
These two kids are usually so easy to take care of, it's heartbreaking to see.
On the day Comrade Huo submitted his marriage application, everyone was full of curiosity about his future wife.
I finally met her today, and putting everything else aside, this woman is truly beautiful.
Among the family compound, Comrade Huo is one of the most handsome men; he is truly blessed.
Seeing her bring her two children to buy clothes, Sister Liu's smile widened even more.
"Hello comrade, these clothes are all fresh goods from the sea market, and they sell very well. Which one do you like? I'll get it down for you to try on."
Trying on clothes is an essential part of any era.
Some families with limited means will usually choose to buy clothes two or even three sizes larger.
The children in the family take turns wearing it; after the eldest wears it, it is passed to the second eldest, then to the third eldest, and so on.
Yao Yao stared at the wall full of clothes, feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of her little head, and couldn't think of anything she liked for the moment.
Lu Mingyue pointed to a few pieces of clothing and asked Sister Liu to help her take them down and try them on.
Sister Liu glanced at her; the clothes she chose were all light-colored, which are not resistant to getting dirty, and parents generally don't want to buy these kinds of clothes.
The fact that Commander Huo's wife was willing to buy it shows that she cares about Yao Yao quite a bit.
After picking out clothes for the little girl, Lu Mingyue then picked out several outfits for Leilei, in fewer colors, mostly colors that are resistant to dirt.
Of course, she didn't forget her own clothes either.
The person in the family who probably needs the least clothing is Huo Zheng, since the military provides new supplies every year.
If he needs new clothes, we can buy a sewing machine and make him a couple.
Lu Mingyue picked out a few more pieces of softer fabric, preparing to sew them into simple pajamas.
Making pajamas doesn't require any advanced skills; you can simply sew two pieces of fabric together.
The list also includes some household necessities such as oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and most importantly, vegetable seeds.
The supply and marketing cooperative had a wide variety of goods, so after buying everything at once, the family of four carried large and small bags of things home.
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