Then he handed her the whole basket of steamed buns and said in a fatherly tone, "Eat up, eat as much as you want, there's more in the pot."
Second Aunt laughed so hard her whole body was shaking, while Su Xueli was so angry her whole body was shaking.
My second aunt laughed for a long time before she could speak: "You two children, they make my heart so happy, they're truly a match made in heaven..."
While eating, Su Xueli said indignantly, "Whoever is his perfect match is just destined to be his enemy."
Wei Mingshen scooped out a cooked sticky rice cake with a spatula, tossed it into the steamer basket, and said, "It's said that enemies are destined to meet."
This made both Auntie and Su Xueli burst into laughter.
Su Xueli rubbed her full belly and said to her second aunt who was still making cakes, "Second aunt, I'm full now that the cakes are done."
My second aunt said, "That's perfect, I'll take a few back to your parents-in-law later."
After saying that, he said to Wei Mingshen, "I've made all the cakes, you just need to fry them. I'll also make some egg drop soup, we need to have something to eat and drink."
Eating a bellyful of sticky rice cakes can be quite dry and greasy, but a bowl of egg drop soup afterwards is much more comforting.
Su Xueli then discussed the matter with her second aunt, "Second aunt, since school starts and the Lantern Festival is just around the corner, let's go to the department store in the city to check out the market after we finish visiting relatives. I also want to see when I can start making straw weaving."
My second aunt said, "Why don't you go with Mingshen?"
There are so many things to do during the Spring Festival.
Wei Mingshen immediately said, "Yes, yes, I'm so busy with other things, so please accompany Xue Li to the city. I'll thank you properly later."
Since her nephew had said so, the second aunt couldn't refuse. She chuckled and said, "Look at what Ming Shen is saying. He's even thanking me. I have nothing to do since school isn't starting. It would be great if I could go to town with Xue Li. Just call me anytime you want to go."
Su Xueli winked at Wei Mingshen, who returned the wink with a flirtatious look. Her face flushed instantly, and she lowered her head, no longer daring to look at him.
Wei Mingshen chuckled to himself.
On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Wei Mingshen went to visit an old relative with his father, while Su Xueli made an appointment with her second aunt to go to the city.
When my aunt put on her new clothes again, she no longer felt uncomfortable at all, and she was no longer awkward walking in the bustling crowd.
She appeared calm and composed, and her elegant demeanor returned.
Su Xueli and her second aunt were walking down the street in the city when Su Xueli glanced at her and exclaimed, "Second aunt, you are so beautiful."
Auntie smiled shyly, "You little rascal, you're so good at sweet-talking. I'll buy you something delicious later."
Su Xueli said happily, "That's great. But I'm telling the truth. Second Aunt is beautiful and elegant. She's the best of the best. I don't know which man your age could be worthy of her."
Auntie blushed with embarrassment and pinched her cheek affectionately, saying, "If you make fun of Auntie again, I won't buy you any treats."
Su Xueli was terrified and kept saying, "I won't say anything more, I won't say anything more."
My second aunt smiled happily.
Upon arriving at the department store, Su Xueli took her second aunt's hand and went upstairs to find Manager Gao.
Auntie hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "Sherry, why don't you go talk to him yourself? I'll wait for you downstairs, and I can wander around a bit."
Su Xueli blinked and said, "That's fine too. Second Aunt, you can wander around. We'll meet up in the jewelry section later, at the counter that sold me straw crafts that we saw last time."
My second aunt said, "Alright, go ahead."
Su Xueli arrived at Manager Gao's office door with practiced ease, and gently knocked. Manager Gao's voice came from inside saying, "Come in."
When he saw that the visitor was Su Xueli, he beamed with joy. "Oh, Xueli, you've finally arrived! Look at all those straw weavings you made, they're all sold out. So many people have been asking when we're going to restock, and I, as the manager, have no idea what to do."
He looked her hands up and down and asked, "Didn't you bring any straw crafts?"
Su Xueli shrugged, "You're even more ruthless than capitalists. You think I won't rest or visit relatives during the New Year?"
Manager Gao chuckled, "Yes, yes, I was too eager for quick success. May I ask what brings you here today, Miss Shirley? Are you planning to raise prices again?"
Su Xueli teased him, "I didn't come here to ask for a price increase, but since Manager Gao has brought it up, I'd feel bad if I didn't."
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