187 Your eyes are so big and your eyelashes are so long

The commune was so small that Mumu saw the supply and marketing cooperative at a glance. He held Zhou Linglan's hand and went straight to the supply and marketing cooperative.

Mumu looked left and right, and seemed not very satisfied.

Zhou Linglan asked him, "Mumu, what exactly do you want to buy?"

Mumu suddenly had an idea, "Godmother, I want to buy something for my mother. What do you think is the best thing to buy?"

Zhou Ling was stunned by Mumu's question, "Aren't things in the city better than here? Otherwise, you can buy them in the market? We live in the mountains, and our specialties are all mountain products. But the mountain products that can be bought here are also available at home. You can just take some back when the time comes, you don't have to buy them."

Mumu shook his head, but when he saw the pair of worn-out shoes on Zhou Linglan's feet, he immediately thought of something.

She ran inside and took out a pair of rubber-soled sandals: "Mom, I want to buy these for my mom. Her feet are the same size as yours. What size are your feet?"

Zhou Linglan blurted out: "Size 37." She never thought about the illogicality of this. How could a child know that their feet were the same size at a glance?

Mumu spent most of her money on a pair of size 37 sandals and announced that she was going back to the village!

Fu Yuanhang looked at him speechlessly: "We can buy it on the way back, why do you have to buy it today?"

Mumu waved his hands: "You don't understand." He hugged Fu Yuanhang and Chenchen, "Is there anything fun in town? If not, let's go back."

Zhou Linglan said: "Let's go buy some meat."

The food at home was actually enough. They would have catfish for lunch and frogs for dinner. They would leave early tomorrow morning, but the children rarely came back, so it didn't matter if they had a big meal occasionally.

Fu Yuanhang said, "Let's buy some pig's offal. My sister-in-law likes it."

Zhou Linglan nodded, "Okay."

These days, if you want to buy good meat, you have to line up early. They came late, and there were no people lining up at the meat processing plant. There were only a few people gathered there. From a distance, there were only some scraps and pig's trotters left.

"Let's buy pig's trotters," Fu Yuanhang said.

Zhou Linglan took out money and bills from her pocket, "Okay."

Fu Yuanhang pushed it back, "Use what I have here."

Fu Yuanhang walked to the meat stall and found an acquaintance there. It seemed that he had been struggling for a long time, but didn't know what to buy.

"Xiao Meizi?"

Xiao Meizi smiled when she saw Fu Yuanhang: "It's you, Fu Yuanhang."

Her face was slightly red from the sun, and she was even more embarrassed.

"This is my first time buying meat, and I don't know how to buy it."

In fact, she and her grandmother rarely eat meat. They usually eat eggs, go to the river to catch some fish, and occasionally catch frogs and snails.

As for pork, they usually have to wait until the end of the year when the brigade kills pigs and distributes the pork.

It's the first time for Xiao Meizi to use meat coupons and money to buy meat like this.

"Let's buy some pig's trotters. Blanch them in water, add some ginger, soy sauce and salt and stew them until they are delicious. If they are stewed a little, your grandmother will find it easy to eat." Fu Yuanhang has been helping Su Taotao for many years, so he has a wealth of theoretical knowledge.

Xiao Meizi nodded: "Okay."

Pig's trotters have heavy bones and not much meat. Most people think that they will not buy them if they don't plan carefully.

Nowadays, everyone wants to buy some fat meat to fry in oil, add some lean meat, cut it into small pieces, and eat it for several meals.

So the pig's trotter part is not expensive, but it will be much more expensive if the trotter is added.

Fu Yuanhang went up to negotiate with the salesperson, and soon, Fu Yuanhang came back with a large pig's trotter with a pig's trotter, and a large bone as a gift.

Xiao Meizi behind her also came over with a pig's trotter.

Zhou Linglan felt more and more relieved as she watched: "Ahang is getting more and more capable. Xiao Meizi is also buying pig's trotters?"

Xiao Meizi smiled shyly: "I don't know what to buy. Fortunately, I met you."

Zhou Linglan said: "We can also stew peanuts and soybeans at home, but they won't last long in this weather. Put less. It's best to eat them today."

Xiao Meizi nodded: "Okay."

Mumu took the things and put them in the basket. Suddenly, he approached Xiao Meizi: "I found that your eyes are so big and your eyelashes are so long."

It was pitch dark last night and I couldn't see clearly. Today, I see that this little girl is pretty!

Could it be that the water in the village feeds people? Otherwise, how can they all be so pretty.

Xiao Meizi was startled and hid behind Zhou Linglan.

Mumu: "..."

Zhou Linglan pulled Xiao Meizi: "Don't be afraid, his name is Mumu, he is Ah Hang's classmate, he means no harm."

Mumu shook his head: "Sorry, I didn't mean it."

Xiao Meizi shook her head and pointed to the supply and marketing cooperative: "I, I still have to go shopping, bye."

After Xiao Meizi left, Mumu asked: "Do I look scary?"

Zhou Linglan smiled and said: "No, our Mumu is very beautiful, Xiao Meizi is shy and doesn't like to interact with strangers."

Mumu reluctantly accepted this statement.

The commune was not far from the village, and they returned home before noon.

Mumu clamored to visit the village and go up the mountain to have a look.

Zhou Linglan was at home helping Su Taotao make lunch, so Fu Yuanhang had to take his slingshot and backpack and go out for a walk with him.

Su Taotao ran out and gave Fu Yuanhang his watch, asking him to come back at the right time, because if he missed the meal, he would not wait for them to eat.

Mumu would never miss the meal, so he naturally agreed.

Chenchen did not go, but took a small shovel and a small bucket to dig earthworms in the flowerbed to feed the hens.

Su Taotao was a little surprised when she saw the sandals Mumu bought: "Mumu bought just for this?"

Zhou Linglan nodded: "Mumu is filial and said he bought them for his mother."

Su Taotao saw the size of the shoes and shook her head and said: "Auntie Zhong will definitely not be able to wear these shoes. They will have to be exchanged tomorrow."

Zhou Linglan said: "Isn't that right? Mumu said he wanted to buy a gift for his mother, and he also said his mother's feet are the same size as mine, so he asked me for the size."

Su Taotao was stunned for a moment, thinking about how Mumu was acting strangely before he left, and why he was going to the supply and marketing cooperative for no apparent reason. Now that she had put all these things together, she realized what he was going to do, and she immediately smiled:

"Mom, this is bought for you by Mumu. Aunt Zhong is 1.7 meters tall, and the shoe size is at least 38 or 39. This is bought for you by Mumu. If you don't believe me, just wait and see. He will definitely not take it away on purpose and give it to you for a reason."

Zhou Linglan was confused: "This, this child, how can he spend money recklessly? No, no, I can't take it. If he really gives it to me, I have to give it to him."

Su Taotao said: "Mom, Mumu gave it to you with his heart, so just keep it. I won't charge him for eating, drinking and having fun with him. Our two families didn't calculate it so clearly. Mumu even called you godmother. Aunt Zhong's family are all very good. You will know when you meet them."

Zhou Linglan sighed: "I feel relieved to see that you are living so comfortably."

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