After the meal, everyone sat around the table, leisurely drinking tea and chatting happily. Through conversation, they gained a general understanding of each other's current living conditions and surrounding environment.
Next, Mo Yuan took out the gifts he had carefully prepared in advance and distributed them one by one.
Although most of them were just natural wild mountain products, they were especially precious given the family's current situation of lacking food and clothing.
Wang Wanru looked at the gifts with great joy, a bright smile spreading across her face. She kept praising Mo Yuan for being so thoughtful. She remarked that such authentic mountain products could only be found deep in the mountains, and even in Shanghai, where they lived, it was difficult to buy such genuine and high-quality goods, no matter how much money one had.
Time flew by, and it was already past noon.
Mo Yuan subtly gave Lin Xue a look, and Lin Xue, understanding immediately, stood up and said to her parents with a smile, "Dad, Mom, we're planning to go out for a walk. After all, it's been many years since we've been back here, and we want to see if there are any new changes around us."
Wang Wanru naturally understood what the children were thinking. Although she kept saying, "Oh, what changes could there be? It's still the same as always!" she understood them perfectly.
So she turned and called Lin Lei over, instructing him, "Lin Lei, you accompany your sister and brother-in-law around, but don't go too far! Remember to come back early for dinner tonight!"
Lin Xue knew Mo Yuan's real purpose for going out, so she readily agreed: "Mom, don't worry! We're going that way anyway, so let us prepare dinner tonight. You just rest at home and wait for us to come back!"
Wang Wanru, of course, wouldn't readily agree. She quickly waved her hands and said, "Oh dear, how can I let you prepare this? Besides, you don't even know what dishes to make, so it's better if I do it. You can just wander around here for a while, and when you come back, you'll be able to enjoy a delicious meal!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Xue was extremely unwilling! She had already discussed with Mo Yuan that they would buy some more items after arriving at their destination.
This way, we can buy all the ingredients needed for dinner at the same time. Moreover, Lin Xue knows that Mo Yuan is an excellent cook and has always wanted him to show off his skills in front of the family and leave a great impression.
Therefore, she resolutely rejected Wang Wanru's suggestion without hesitation, and firmly stated that they must buy it themselves!
In the end, Wang Wanru couldn't persuade Lin Xue any further and had no choice but to agree, instructing her, "Alright, alright! Xiao Lei, you take your sister shopping with you later, okay? You know that place very well!" And so, Mo Yuan and Lin Xue followed closely behind Lin Lei, embarking on this grand shopping spree.
Unexpectedly, the moment Mo Yuan stepped into the supply and marketing cooperative, he launched into a shopping spree, grabbing anything that caught his eye and seemed suitable without hesitation. This scene truly startled Lin Lei. His eyes widened, and he muttered to himself, "Who's this country bumpkin here? I feel like the one who's never seen the world before. Look at Mo Yuan, he's even more extravagant than the city folks!"
Mo Yuan strode confidently and without hesitation towards the counter. His eyes shone brightly as he immediately spotted a large, freshly slaughtered rooster—a rare find indeed, perfect for pairing with mushrooms at home. He also bought a large, lively carp. Without a word, he swiftly and decisively purchased it. Next, he moved to the pork section, carefully selecting several pieces of premium meat; their tender color and fine texture seemed to proclaim their superior quality.
However, Mo Yuan didn't stop there. He jogged to the pastry and candy counter, and faced with the dazzling array of goods, he didn't even bother to ask the prices, let alone carefully select any. He simply waved his hand and said to the sales clerk, "Give me the best, a little of everything!" His generous and hearty manner made the sales clerk take a second look.
This series of smooth shopping transactions left Lin Lei, who was standing to the side, dumbfounded. His eyes widened, his mouth agape, and he muttered to himself: This guy spends money so lavishly, without even blinking an eye, it's insane! But since he wasn't familiar with Mo Yuan yet, Lin Lei was at a loss for what to do and could only turn to look at Lin Xue beside him, his eyes filled with doubt and worry.
Lin Xue calmly observed everything unfolding before her, seemingly unsurprised by Mo Yuan's actions. Seeing this, Lin Lei stammered, his tongue thick with embarrassment, "Sister...sister, look at brother-in-law, what...what are you doing? Spending money like this, how will you manage when you get back? Before you leave the supply and marketing cooperative, you should quickly persuade him to return some of these things! How much money is this? My...my heart can't take it..." He clutched his chest, feigning heartache.
Lin Xue couldn't help but laugh at her younger brother's exaggerated expression, but at the same time, she felt a pang of pity. She quickly went over and gently patted Lin Lei's shoulder, softly comforting him, "Alright, alright, Xiao Lei, don't worry. Your brother-in-law knows what he's doing and won't waste money. Don't just stand here in a daze, go help him get some things." Hearing his sister's words, Lin Lei, though still full of suspicion, didn't say anything more and could only obediently go over to help carry the purchased items.
As for how Lin Lei finally walked out of the supply and marketing cooperative in a daze, even he himself couldn't quite remember. He only felt his head buzzing, his mind filled with the dashing figure of Mo Yuan spending money like water.
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