The next day, Mo Yuan, along with Lin Xue, his older brother Mo Gang, and Gouzi, pulled a handcart towards the county town! The handcart with its sewing machine was too big to carry on a bicycle, and it also carried a large radio.
When the bicycle comes back, Lin Xue can ride it. It's better to keep the radio on the handcart, just like the sewing machine.
Just in case Mo Yuan was worried he wouldn't be able to think of anything, he asked Lin Xue to come along and see what else he needed. He also asked her to help choose the wedding candies, since marriage is a matter for two people.
Mo Yuan did not want to take on everything.
Moreover, he also had his own thoughts. Since the other educated youth left, although his second sister was there to keep him company, there wasn't much entertainment to pass the time.
This is a good opportunity to go into the city and relax.
Upon arriving at the supply and marketing cooperative, I met Sister Ma and explained my purpose.
Looking at Lin Xue, who had a beautiful face and a neat and simple appearance, even the well-informed saleswoman, Sister Ma, couldn't help but marvel.
"My sister-in-law is so beautiful? I really didn't expect it. I used to say, Mo Yuan is such an outstanding young man, I wonder which family's daughter is so lucky to have him. Now it seems I was wrong. You two are a perfect match, a match made in heaven! No wonder Mo Yuan is so willing to spend money on your dowry. Oh my, you are truly a golden couple!"
After praising Lin Xue, she immediately and enthusiastically asked if Lin Xue needed anything else. Aunt Ma was a saleswoman, greeting and seeing countless customers every day.
Now that she was willing to befriend him, she quickly became close friends with Lin Xue and they called each other sisters!
They even patiently helped Lin Xue choose suitable candies to use as wedding favors.
Mo Yuan saw Lin Xue slowly getting into character as a bride-to-be.
Once you've diligently prepared and purchased the right items for your wedding, you can finally relax.
He told me not to forget to buy some pork or something later, because he was going to cook something nice when he got home.
Then I left my older brother and the dog behind to help load the car later.
He then slipped out of the supply and marketing cooperative alone and headed towards the county town.
At that time, Xiangcheng County didn't have nearly as many streets and tall buildings as it does in later generations. Of course, it wasn't very large in later generations either.
Today, although it's called a county town, it's more like a large township, and not even as prosperous as the townships of later generations.
There is only one main street, nestled at the foot of Mengshan Mountain. Almost all the important locations in the county, including the county government, other departments, hospitals, and restaurants, are concentrated here.
Further out, you'll find scattered bungalows and government staff quarters, among other things.
Mo Yuan's destination was within a hutong (alleyway).
It looks unremarkable, even indistinguishable from a rural street.
They arrived at a house with a dilapidated wooden door half-open. Mo Yuan pushed the door open and went in, asking if anyone was home.
Is anyone home?
"Who is it? Oh, it's Xiaoyuan! What brings you here? Come in quickly!"
An old woman appeared as the voice spoke; she was the same woman who had visited Mo Yougan's stall several times.
Mo Yuan sent his dog to scout out the situation and, under the pretext of going to the county town to make purchases, created an opportunity to get to know him.
"What brings you here? Coming to the county to buy things again? You're such a capable child! Come, come, have a seat inside."
Just then, a weak woman's voice came from inside the house; she sounded quite young.
"Mother? Who is that?"
While answering her daughter inside, Aunt Wang across the street pulled Mo Yuan towards the house.
However, Mo Yuan refused, saying, "Auntie, I have something to do, so I won't come inside. There are people waiting at the supply and marketing cooperative. Here's ten yuan for you to help with your household expenses. I'm leaving now!"
After saying that, he walked straight out. Aunt Wang quickly tried to stop him, wanting Mo Yuan to come in and sit down, at least to have a drink of water when he got home!
"We're not related, so how can I thank you for helping my daughter and me like this? Sigh, Xiaohong has had such a hard life. She finally got a temporary job at the oil factory, and all this happened because of that. Her body was taken by someone else, and now she can only stay at home to recover. I'll remember your kindness. Even if we have to sell everything we own, my daughter and I will repay you!"
"Alright, Auntie, you should go back now. Since I've run into this situation, how could I not be busy? Besides, you might be of great help to me in the future. Okay, I'm leaving!"
"This child is joking. We are an orphan and a widow, we have no skills, how can we help you... Oh, you've met a good person!"
After saying goodbye to Aunt Wang and Li Xiaohong's family,
Mo Yuan made several turns and arrived at another place.
Upon entering, various aluminum pots and kettles were scattered in the courtyard, and a person was sitting there, busy with something.
Hearing the voice, he looked up and saw Mo Yuan. He immediately stood up happily to greet him.
Business is slow these days, so Mo Yuan ordering two aluminum pots at once is considered a big customer.
The God of Wealth has arrived; how could he not be happy!
Mo Yuan got straight to the point.
"Master craftsman, how's it going? Has the item I ordered last time been made yet?"
This is a master craftsman who specializes in casting aluminum pots; it was introduced to him by that ticket scalper.
Upon hearing Mo Yuan's question, he immediately turned around and brought out two flat-bottomed aluminum pots, each more than half a meter in diameter, from the corner.
"Look at this, it's exactly as you requested and the exact dimensions, not a fraction off! What's this for, to make pancakes? It's no better than a griddle!"
Mo Yuancai wouldn't tell him what it was for, since the dimensions and specifications were all made according to his requirements.
I couldn't help but praise the skilled craftsman's work; even the rough edges had been neatly smoothed out.
Without further ado, I paid the balance as agreed beforehand!
The experienced chef happily helped Mo Yuan stack the pots together.
He tied it with straw rope, had Mo Yuan carry it on his back, and left.
Before leaving, the master craftsman didn't forget to add, "If you need anything cast next time, come find me again!"
Mo Yuan waved his hand casually; carrying two pots on his back was quite heavy.
Too lazy to say anything, I arrived at the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative.
They had already loaded the truck and were waiting for Mo Yuan.
Seeing Mo Yuan carrying a strange pot, she wanted to ask what it was for, but Mo Yuan stopped her, saying, "We'll talk about it when we get home!"
There was still room in the car, so I put the pot there!
Once everything was prepared,
After saying goodbye to Sister Ma, the group left satisfied!
Lin Xue rode her newly bought 26-inch bicycle, while the three of them took turns pulling it.
Full of goods, they headed excitedly towards Xiaolin Village!
Aside from Mo Yuan, the other three were also happy, after all, this big shopping spree meant they could have a good meal that night.
And since there's a happy occasion coming up in the family soon, they're naturally delighted.
However, all three of them were preoccupied with the blame that Mo Yuan would later take the fall for.
I was puzzled the whole way.
What's the purpose of this frying pan?
But Mo Yuan had given instructions: you'll find out when you get home.
Therefore, everyone is eagerly anticipating what new tricks Mo Yuan will come up with this time!
Now the whole family agrees that anything Mo Yuan makes is absolutely delicious!
Just thinking about it makes some people's mouths water.
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