The next day, Li Guifang had just sent a customer away when she saw Hu Meiling walking towards the store, twisting her slender waist and wearing high heels that made a "click-click" sound.
The tight cheongsam embroidered with peonies was so tight that it stretched her chest and waist, and she was covered with a white fur shawl, which made her look even more charming and graceful, like a fairy from a New Year picture.
"Hey~ Boss Fang! I finally saw you in the store!"
Hu Meiling pinched her throat, her Shanghainese accent cloyingly sweet, "I've been back and forth three or four times, but every time I came back empty-handed. What a pity!"
She placed her nail polish-coated fingers on the glass cabinet, and her gold bracelet banged against the countertop: "My croissant, now my sisters are coming to my room to show off, and they're all fighting over it. It's hilarious!"
Li Guifang glanced at Hu Meiling's gold bracelet that made a clanging sound. It was indeed very big!
Comrade Li Guifang's mouth twitched as Hu Meiling rambled on - this woman just met her on the street last night, and today she came directly to the store to act like a regular customer?
But since I'm open for business, I can't just chase away customers, so I just put on a fake smile and said, "Miss Hu, you're welcome. What would you like to buy?"
Fortunately, this batch of croissants are put into the oven and there is nothing to do at hand, so I will just deal with Hu Meiling!
Hu Meiling did not waste Li Guifang's time and bought six croissants and ordered a 6-inch cake, saying that she wanted to entertain the children on the weekend. Coincidentally, other customers came to the store at this time.
"Oh, Boss Fang is busy! Then I won't bother you anymore," without waiting for a response, she gave the money and walked out with a twist of her waist, almost bumping into a new customer who came in.
In the next three days, Li Guifang would meet Hu Meiling on the road, in the store, and even in the supply and marketing cooperative. Every time, Hu Meiling was so enthusiastic that Li Guifang felt like she had seen a ghost.
Early in the morning on the weekend, just as the sky was getting light, Li Mingyuan stood at the entrance of Mule Alley with his two sleepy children.
"Mom, the city's development zone is pressing me hard, I have to rush back to work overtime."
Li Mingyuan rubbed his hands, feeling a little embarrassed. "Shuhang brother and sister, please take care of them for one day."
Li Guifang had just brought the steaming hot soy milk to the table when she frowned: "Working overtime again? How many weekends has it been?"
Li Mingyuan smiled awkwardly and didn't respond. He quickly finished his breakfast and rode away on his bicycle.
After breakfast, Li Anyuan, the "little monkey", immediately became active when he saw Li Minghua leave.
She grabbed Li Jianghai's arm and yelled, "Grandpa! Grandpa! Take me to Wujia Village to see the house being built! I heard they're about to put up the beams, it's going to be so lively!"
After saying this, he looked eagerly at Li Shuhang and his sister!
"No!" Li Guifang interrupted firmly, "The roof is about to be erected with beams, it's so dangerous, what if you get crushed in there?!"
Seeing Li Anyuan about to make a scene, she immediately put on a stern face and threatened, "A few days ago, a child was injured at a construction site in the west of the city. He needed seven or eight stitches on his head. It was all in the newspapers. Don't you know about it? And you still went to watch the construction!"
Li Anyuan immediately wilted, while Li Jianghai suppressed a laugh beside him – where did the injury come from? The old woman's story was becoming more and more true!
Li Shuduo said softly, "We have an appointment today. A friend invited my brother and me to visit. We won't be going to Wujia Village. Do you want to join us?"
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Li Shuhang changed his shoes and stood at the door, shouting into the house, "Grandma, let's go!"
Li Guifang poked her head out of the kitchen, her hands still stained with flour. "Is it far? Do you want me to give you a ride?"
"It's nearby, not far." Li Shuhang tugged at the strap of his schoolbag. The two little followers behind him - Li Anyuan and Li Anyang - had already squeezed to the door impatiently, their eyes sparkling.
"You two are not allowed to go!" Li Guifang said sternly. "They invited Shuhang and Shuduo, what are you doing with them? You're just causing trouble for them!"
Li Anyuan immediately pouts, while Li Anyang hugs Li Shuhang's legs and hangs on him like a koala.
Two pairs of eyes blinked, looking innocent as if saying "We can't hear what you said."
"Grandma, I'll keep an eye on my little brothers and sisters." Li Shuhang patted the two little ones' heads helplessly, "I'll make sure they don't cause any trouble."
Li Guifang wiped her hands and wanted to say something, but saw Li Shuduo standing obediently at the door.
He was holding a small cloth bag in his hand, which contained the animal cookies that Li Guifang had baked yesterday. He said that he was going to visit her and couldn't go empty-handed.
"......" Li Guifang sighed, "Remember to come back early! Don't disturb me for too long!"
"Got it!" the four children said in unison and ran out the door.
Li Guifang stood at the door, watching several small figures disappear around the corner of the alley, feeling uneasy.
Sure enough, when it was almost time for lunch, a few of those idiots came back.
Li Anyuan was still holding the cake in his hand. When Li Guifang was about to ask, Li Anyuan started to explain.
"Grandma! Auntie asked us to bring it back! She said she wanted to lose weight and couldn't finish it."
As he spoke, he licked his lips with his tongue.
Li Guifang knew it was hers as soon as she saw the packaging, but when she got off work last night, the store had already received several cake orders, so she didn't know who it was for a while.
Li Guifang frowned, "Who is the aunt you are talking about?"
Li Anyuan scratched his head and pointed at his sister Li Shuduo: "Grandma, ask Duoduo! She remembers it best!"
Li Shuduo saw that her grandmother was curious about her new friend, her eyes lit up, she put down the toys in her hands and started talking nonstop.
"Grandma! She's the owner of the newly opened video game store over in the staff housing complex! I did well on a test one time, and my dad rewarded us with an hour of gaming. I met her there!"
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