Hu Guiying pretended to eat two mouthfuls, and then fed Goudan another chopstick of noodles: "Thank you, Goudan, for letting us give the noodles to our grandmother. Now it's our Goudan's turn to eat."
After dinner, Zeng Wenjuan also thought about what to buy for her family. The oil was almost gone, and she needed to buy some salt. She also ran out of MSG. She prepared a month's worth of snacks for Goudan. This would save the family from having to cook. Snacks would help him fill his stomach.
"It just so happens that I also have things to buy, so I'll go with you. Let Goudan and your father stay at home, he can also help you look after the children." Hu Guiying said to Zeng Weijuan with a smile.
Zeng Wenjuan looked up at Chen Yitang, only to see him nod: "Okay, you can go with your Aunt Hu, I'll stay at home to look after Goudan."
"Mom, I want to go to the street too. I want to be with you." Goudan was unwilling to get up. They had been apart for a day yesterday, so today he was particularly attached to Zeng Wenjuan.
Zeng Wenjuan nodded: "Okay, if you want to go together, I'll take you with me." Finally, except for Lin Baixiang who had to watch the pharmacy and had no time to go out, the other four walked towards the supply and marketing cooperative together.
On the way to the supply and marketing cooperative, the sun shone through the sparse clouds and sprinkled on the four people, bringing a touch of warmth. Hu Guiying held Zeng Wenjuan's arm, and the two walked and talked, laughing from time to time, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
Goudan ran back and forth excitedly, occasionally stopping to pick up small stones on the roadside. Then he raised his things in his hands and said to Zeng Wenjuan: "Mom, look at how many stones I picked up. We can play with stones when we go back."
"Okay, stop cutting it, or you won't be able to hold it later. Let my mother hold this pebbles for you. I'll give it to you when we get home." Zeng Wenjuan said to Goudan very gently.
Goudan was also very obedient and gave all the stones in his hand to Zeng Wenjuan. Rural children don't have many toys to play with, except drawing a box on the ground to play hopscotch, kicking papers, throwing sandbags, that is, hitting stones.
When they arrived at the supply and marketing cooperative, it was bustling with people, the hawking of various commodities and the bargaining of customers. Zeng Wenjuan and Hu Guiying first went to the grain and oil area, picked out a few barrels of cooking oil and some salt, and also bought a few bags of MSG and rice and flour. Zeng Wenjuan thought to herself that these should be enough for the family to use for a while.
Then, they moved to the snack area, where Zeng Wenjuan carefully selected the biscuits and candies that Goudan liked, as well as some healthier snacks such as nuts and dried fruits.
"Come on, let's go over there and take a look. We just saw a lot of colorful fabrics. I just happened to have a few cloth coupons that were about to expire. I'll buy them to make two cotton-padded jackets for you and Goudan. Winter is approaching." Hu Guiying held Goudan in one hand and Zeng Wenjuan in the other, and squeezed into the crowd.
"Everyone, make way, make way, I'm holding my child." Hu Guiying squeezed into the crowd and grabbed two pieces of colorful cloth that he had long been eyeing. She immediately paid for the cloth and left.
After receiving the cloth, Hu Guiying's face was filled with joy, as if she had already seen herself, Zeng Wenjuan, and Goudan wearing new cotton-padded jackets. She turned to Zeng Wenjuan and said, "Wenjuan, what do you think of these two pieces of cloth? The colors are bright and the texture is good. They are perfect for making cotton-padded jackets for the two of you."
Zeng Wenjuan waved her hands at Hu Guiying: "I don't need it, I don't need it. It's too expensive for you. You keep it. Make two new sets of clothes for your daughter-in-law. I don't need it. I have clothes at home."
Wu Guiying immediately frowned: "You have your own clothes at home, and I am happy to make them for you. My daughters-in-law can make them themselves, so there is no need for me. I have made a lot of clothes for them before. Today, I am happy to make clothes for you and your son."
"It's okay, just let your Aunt Hu make clothes for you. Don't feel any burden. This is a favor given by your mother and I. Now he is willing to return it, so just accept it." Chen Yitang patted Zeng Wenjuan's shoulder and persuaded her.
Zeng Wenjuan saw this, and a warm current surged in her heart. Her eyes reddened slightly, and she finally nodded in agreement: "Then...thank you, auntie. It's really troublesome for you."
Seeing this, Hu Guiying smiled even more and patted the back of Zeng Wenjuan's hand affectionately: "What's the trouble? We are a family and we don't have to argue with each other. Let's go and see if there is anything else we need."
Afterwards, the group wandered around the supply and marketing cooperative. Goudan was attracted by all kinds of colorful gadgets. From time to time, he pulled Zeng Wenjuan's hand to point somewhere, with curiosity and desire flashing in his eyes.
"You like the toys over there, don't you? Come on, mom will take you to have a look. If you like any of them, just tell mom and I will buy it for you." Zeng Wenjuan bent down and said to Goudan.
Goudan nodded obediently, while Hu Guiying sat down on a chair beside her to rest. Chen Yitang followed the mother and son. As an elder, he would pay for whatever his daughter and grandson wanted.
After seeing the three of them coming back, Hu Guiying suggested, "It's getting late, we should go back. Wenjuan, I'll get some of your things for you, let's go together."
A group of people were carrying bags and stuff and were walking back. When they arrived at Bai Shanxiang, Chen Yitang sat down and took a rest. Then he said to Lin Baixiang, "It's getting late, so Wenchun and I will go back first."
"Why don't you have dinner at home before going back? The last bus is at six o'clock anyway." Lin Baixiang persuaded him to stay.
Chen Yitang shook his head: "No, we've been busy these past two days, and Wenjuan has to go to work tomorrow. Going back early will also allow her to rest earlier."
Hu Guiying, who was standing by, also thought it made sense, and said to them, "Wait a moment, I'll go get something." Then she went into the house and took out clothes for Goudan, as well as some snacks and pastries.
"You should take these things back with you. These pastries are made by me and they won't last long. You can eat them first." Hu Guiying reminded.
Zeng Wenjuan took the things with a smile and thanked Hu Guiying: "Thank you, auntie. I accept your kindness. We will go back first and come to see you when we are done."
"Why are you still being so polite to Auntie? Just come when you are free. I am always at home." Hu Guiying said, then bent down and pinched Goudan's cheek, and said with a smile: "Whenever Goudan wants to come to Grandma Hu's house, just tell your grandpa or mom!"
"I know, Grandma Hu. I will miss you. When I have time, I will come to the county town with my mother to see you." After two days of getting along with her, Goudan also liked Hu Guiying, his godgranny.
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