Chapter 78 Travel Books
Ren Fenghe, who had finished reading all the picture books he bought last time, came to the bookstore again with Ms. Miao.
This time, they first strolled around the first floor of the bookstore. There were many merchants on the first floor selling reading machines, learning machines, translation machines and other equipment, as well as the phone watch that Jiang Shen asked Ms. Miao to bring Ren Fenghe to buy.
Looking at the various and dazzling equipment, Ren Fenghe couldn't help but be dazzled. The things that today's students use for learning are so advanced. Of all the merchandise on the first floor, the only thing she had used when studying was the e-reader.
Ms. Miao's expression was also somewhat different from usual.
She held Ren Fenghe's hand and shuttled between the various shops. Her expression was extremely serious. If you looked closely, you could see some uneasiness in her uneasy blinking.
If you listen carefully, you can hear Ms. Miao mumbling something in a low voice.
Unfortunately, the advertisements playing on the display screens of surrounding businesses overlapped and completely drowned out her voice.
Looking at Ms. Miao's mouth opening and closing, Ren Fenghe pulled her hand hard.
Ms. Miao turned to look at her.
"Grandma, what are you talking about?" Ren Fenghe asked.
Ms. Miao showed a slightly haggard smile, "How could I know anything about phone watches? Why did Xiao Shen let me bring you to buy one?"
Regarding the important task entrusted by Jiang Shen, Ms. Miao said it was a hot potato.
Ren Fenghe seemed to be able to see anime-like spinning circles in Ms. Miao's eyes.
Ms. Miao seemed to still hear what Jiang Shen said before he went out today: "It's okay, if you don't know which one to buy, just buy the most expensive one."
It's easy to say, but Ms. Miao didn't forget that Jiang Shen was a star who worked so hard that he only took leave when he was sick. It's not easy to make money, so of course she wanted to save money for Jiang Shen.
If you want to buy, buy the most suitable one! The best value for money!
Reason is full, but reality is skinny.
Although Ms. Miao thought so, she couldn't even use her mobile phone very well.
Ren Fenghe said considerately: "Just buy one that can make phone calls."
Ms. Miao said, "That won't work! When I took you downstairs, I heard a group of kids chatting and showing off the functions of their watches. What if you run into them and they laugh at you?"
What Ms. Miao hates most is to see her beloved child being looked down upon or suffering injustice at the hands of other children.
Back then, she took Qingqing to meet people of the same age, but Qingqing was excluded. If Qingqing hadn't been there, she would have kicked those kids in the buttocks one by one until they were pissed and shit.
Ren Fenghe thought for a moment and said comfortingly, "Let's listen to the store clerk's introduction. Grandma, you will need to use many mobile phone functions and apps when you travel in the future. Let's start with my smartwatch."
Ms. Miao said: "Why did you mention my travel? This is nothing. Besides, I'm traveling with a group or with Qingqing, so there's no need to worry about electronic devices."
Ren Fenghe said: "Travel freely, or go out and play alone."
Ms. Miao muttered quietly, not saying whether she would travel independently or whether she had ever considered going out to play on her own.
She only said, "During the days when Xiao Shen was not here, I stayed at your house with you. Qing Qing was quite good at organizing herself, and we lived a very comfortable life. When I got home, I saw that the refrigerator was full of vegetables. I don't know how Qing Qing went to the market to communicate with people."
Ren Fenghe said, "Are you comfortable leaving Aunt Qingqing home alone?"
The corners of Ms. Miao's mouth were curled up, and her eyes were filled with unconcealed joy.
"It's not that easy to be relieved, but Qingqing is indeed not so worrying anymore."
Ren Fenghe was also happy when she saw her joyful expression. She said, "Let's buy some travel books later!"
When asked about something she was interested in but had never done, Ms. Miao was shy and said, "Why waste money on this? I can just buy you your picture book."
Ren Fenghe said: "Grandma has to read travel books to know where she wants to go most!"
As they were talking, they came to the counter of Xiao Tiancai, and Ms. Miao said, "Let's talk about it later."
When I walked to the counter, the teller came to greet me.
Ms. Miao felt as if she was facing a formidable enemy. She quickly took out her reading glasses from her bag and put them on. She lowered her head to observe the watch on the counter, picked it up, pressed it twice, and then put it down. She looked very serious and seemed very experienced.
Ren Fenghe smiled at the side. Ms. Miao pressed buttons here and there but didn't click on any page.
"Auntie, are you picking out a watch for your granddaughter?" asked the teller.
Ms. Miao nodded.
The cashier pointed to a certain model and said, "This is our best-selling one. It also has mini games inside. The kids love it."
Ms. Miao looked at the price listed on the front of the phone watch, then looked at the several watches on both sides. She immediately became alert and was sure that the teller was taking advantage of her.
But it's good to listen to the introduction and broaden your horizons.
Ms. Miao calmly asked: "What game is it? What other functions does it have besides the game? Can you tell me about it?"
The teller was very cooperative and moved closer to Ms. Miao so that both of them could see the screen of the phone watch. Afterwards, she introduced the operation while speaking a lot of words at a rapid speed. Ms. Miao saw the teller's lips moving in the reflection of the counter surface, and felt dizzy.
Who wants to use a watch?
Looking at the two people who were so close to the watch that they completely blocked the screen, Ren Fenghe, who had finally climbed onto the stool next to him, felt helpless.
Forget it, she didn’t care what functions it had, so she let Grandma Miao help her choose.
Although Ms. Miao felt dizzy, she was very serious. She tried hard to analyze the teller's introduction and was not fooled by the teller's witty remarks. After listening to the introduction, she said: "This photo function is good, but the game function is not needed. Yuanyuan doesn't like to play these."
In Ms. Miao's opinion, although Yuanyuan holds the tablet every day, there is never any game screen displayed on the tablet. Sometimes when she passes by while doing cleaning, she can find a video of Xiaoshen singing and dancing on the tablet.
This shows that Yuanyuan is not interested in games and prefers to stick with Xiaoshen.
Of course the best game is one that parents play with their children. Although Xiao Shen is not a real father, this is still true.
The teller understood. She was not discouraged and was about to pick up another one. Ms. Miao clearly told the teller her needs.
"It should be easy to use and not too fancy, but preferably a new model released in recent years. It should be able to make calls, preferably also be able to send WeChat voice messages, and also be able to take photos."
After listening to the previous lectures, Ms. Miao had a general understanding of the functional classification. She finally put aside her fearful expression and became relaxed.
"Yuanyuan, do you have any other functions you want?"
Ren Fenghe thought about it and felt that these functions were almost the same, so she shook her head.
Ms. Miao nodded and added, "It's better to have yellow. She likes yellow. She doesn't want the glaring yellow, but something a little more orange."
Ms. Miao didn't know what amanecer was, but based on her observation of the colors that Ren Fenghe usually chose when buying things, she described amanecer's support color in great detail.
"Auntie, take a look at these." According to Ms. Miao's needs, the teller took out three models at once and opened them one by one to introduce them to Ms. Miao.
Ms. Miao, who was worried that she would not be able to do it before coming, can now even take the phone watch from the teller, swipe the screen to confirm what functions are available, and even open the camera and take two photos.
After careful consideration, Ms. Miao selected one and paid promptly.
After payment, the teller took out a new one and confirmed that they wanted to unpack it now. Then he opened the package and confirmed with Ms. Miao that it was intact and brand new.
Ms. Miao asked: "Now I can make calls by wearing it, right? Do I need to buy a phone card?"
The teller said, "Auntie, you need a phone card to make calls. We also have phone cards for sale. Would you like one?"
Ms. Miao asked: "Is it China Mobile, China Unicom or China Telecom?"
The teller shook his head and said, "No, none of them. They are the brands we cooperate with."
Ms. Miao lost interest instantly. She said, "Forget it. We all use these three brands. How can we let our children use a brand they don't recognize?"
The teller didn't try to persuade him anymore and leaned over to put the watch on Ren Fenghe.
"Welcome next time." The teller said, looking at the backs of Ms. Miao and Ren Fenghe as they left.
Ms. Miao held Ren Fenghe's hand. There were more things on Ren Fenghe's wrist, including a bracelet and a watch. Her small wrist was fully decorated.
Ms. Miao said, "After we buy the books, we'll go to a nearby business hall."
Ren Fenghe had no choice but to obey, she nodded.
They took the escalator and came to the place where they bought picture books last time.
Ren Fenghe happily went straight to the adult picture book area and bought several books, then went to the comics area and bought several books.
Ms. Miao followed her, put whatever she liked into the basket, and did not interfere with her buying books.
After buying the books she wanted, Ren Fenghe looked at the brief introduction on the top of each cabinet and walked forward, getting further and further away from this area.
Ms. Miao spoke up now. She asked, "Where are we going? What book do you want to buy?"
Ren Fenghe had already aimed at the target. She looked at the books with landscape paintings on their covers and walked towards them with Ms. Miao.
"Grandma, choose!" Ren Fenghe stretched out his hand and pointed to this area.
This area is a special section for travel books, which includes travel guides and travel recommendations, such as "This is How I Go to Chongqing", "The Most Beautiful Place is Hangzhou - Travel Guide", "Ranking of the Most Beautiful Places in China", and "Places You Must Visit in Your Life".
Looking at the photo on the cover, Ms. Miao was somewhat moved.
The person who just said "Let's read it first" couldn't help but pick up a book.
Ren Fenghe looked at the book that Ms. Miao took down.
What she held was not the ones that Ren Fenghe had just seen, but a travel photo album.
Ms. Miao squatted down and looked through it with Ren Fenghe.
Ms. Miao looked at each photo intently. Her eyes lingered on the photos carefully, not wanting to miss any details.
The Gobi Desert, which she had never seen before, rushed towards her cheeks with hot air through the photo, and she could faintly smell the scent of sand.
Another page showed a vast grassland with galloping horses passing by, the sound of their hooves echoing in her ears.
Ms. Miao's long-cherished wish and the heart that had been wavering for a long time gradually became clear.
She suddenly asked, "Do you know how long Xiao Shen has been on leave?"
Ren Fenghe replied without hesitation: "Half a year, six months."
She added: “This is his third month of rest.”
Three months left, Ms. Miao thought.
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