"Auntie, are you taking us to escape famine?"
With a sesame seed cake in her left hand and pickled vegetables in her right, Shen Zhuyu was completely bewildered by the sight of all those bags and packages.
Shen Zhuyu grew up collecting garbage with her grandfather. Her grandfather was old and his eyesight was failing, so he couldn't take good care of her, and Shen Zhuyu relied on the kindness of many families for support. After her grandfather passed away, she continued collecting garbage to support her studies. She found a few erotic magazines, which were sold, and that's when Shen Zhuyu realized that this kind of thing could make money. So she started her own business selling erotic magazines.
Normally, when she goes to Vancouver to get magazines, she just buys a train ticket and goes straight there. This is the first time she has been taken care of like this, and she realizes how lucky children with parents are.
Chu Yu smiled and said, "You'll get used to it."
The journey to Guangzhou was long, so Dai Donglin bought sleeper berths for the two of them. When he delivered the tickets, he also brought the wallpaper and chandelier.
Chu Yu opened a roll of wallpaper and had to admit that the wallpaper brought from the port city had a very nice pattern. No wonder it was said to be used in boutiques; its aesthetics were guaranteed.
"Be careful when you move it, don't break the light," Shu Aiguo wiped his sweat, walked over, and said with a smile, "Donglin, we owe you a lot this time. When are you coming over for a meal?"
Shu Aiguo was unaware that the two were dating. He thought Dai Donglin was being overly enthusiastic, but Dai Donglin's act of jumping into the river to save Xiao Jiang and helping Chu Yu was nothing special. The more he looked at the young man, the more satisfied he became, and he wished he could take Dai Donglin home as his son-in-law.
Even an ugly daughter-in-law has to meet her in-laws. Dai Donglin felt that he was good in every way. Taking him out would not only make him look good, but at least he wouldn't lose face. However, Chu Yu hadn't told her family about their relationship. He knew he needed to work harder and make the most of any opportunity to show his best.
"Second Uncle, I've been busy lately. I'll come over for a drink with you when I'm not so busy."
Shu Aiguo smiled and agreed.
The crystal chandelier that Dai Donglin brought was more luxurious than Chu Yu had imagined. No wonder it was shipped in a wooden frame; they were really worried it would break if it were that big.
The workers worked together for several hours to finish installing the crystal chandelier. And let me tell you, it's really magnificent, shaped like a candle flame, adorned with crystal gemstones at the bottom, dazzling and radiant.
It's more upscale than a traditional light display, making customers immediately aware of the price range of the women's clothing store and feel proud to buy clothes there.
The effect will be better after wallpaper is applied.
"The seller explained the installation method to me, but I don't know if I can do it well. I can only give it a try," said Dai Donglin's subordinate.
Chu Yu was quite grateful to him. Wallpaper was not commonly used in mainland China, and most shops were plain white. White walls had a simple and elegant feel, but in the 1980s, resources were scarce, and simplicity was the least of their worries. People preferred elaborate and high-end Western designs, and this wallpaper catered to their tastes.
Wallpapering is not an easy task. A group of novices can easily put it crooked. If it is not put well, just cover it with a clothes hanger. It is not a big problem.
"Don't be nervous, just stick it on however you can. If it's not done well, it's on me," Chu Yu comforted her with a smile.
Dai Donglin's subordinate was called Xiao He. He and Lao Ma were from the same hometown. The two of them had been running the route from Guangdong Province to Deyang. They were considered Dai Donglin's capable assistants.
Xiao He figured that Boss Dai was rich and had high standards, so any woman he could fancy must be a fairy from heaven!
Upon seeing Chu Yu, he understood: "To die under the peony is to die a romantic death." The girl is so beautiful; if Dai Donglin doesn't behave well and marry her, he'll have nowhere to cry if she runs away one day!
With such looks and figure, she's worthy of Dai Donglin's servitude!
Chu Yu's words were pleasant to hear, and Xiao He had an even better impression of her, calling her "sister-in-law" repeatedly. Of course, he didn't dare to be presumptuous in front of Shu Aiguo.
Dai Donglin was pleased to hear this and said to Chu Yu, "If there's a lot of cargo, send me a telegram and I'll use my convoy to bring it back for you."
Chu Yu originally wanted to ship it by train. Fifty thousand yuan worth of goods was no small amount, and she was afraid of losing any packages. If even one package was lost, the whole trip would be for nothing.
It would be best if Dai Donglin could help her transport the goods.
She smiled and pursed her lips: "Thank you, boyfriend."
Dai Donglin was easily swayed by her charms; even his usually cold eyebrows showed a hint of satisfaction. "No need for thanks. Take good care of yourself, and don't get scammed on the road. Send me a telegram if anything happens."
Dai Donglin was worried about her and originally wanted her to go to Guangdong Province with Lao Ma's convoy.
Firstly, the convoy has a rule that women cannot be brought on long trips; the drivers are all superstitious, and Dai Donglin cannot break their rules. Secondly, the truck takes a detour, and the journey is bumpy and difficult, which is not a pleasant experience. It is much more comfortable to take the train. Although it takes longer, at least you won't get carsick.
Chu Yu and Shen Zhuyu found the sleeper car; Chu Yu's ticket was for the lower berth, and Shen Zhuyu's was for the upper berth.
"If you want to sleep on the lower bunk, I'll sleep on the upper bunk."
"No need, I'll sleep on the top bunk," Shen Zhuyu said, putting down her luggage and taking out the red date cake that Shu Hui had brought. "Want a piece?"
"You eat, I'm not hungry."
After finishing her meal, Chen Zhuyu went to sleep. There was a small table in the sleeper car, and Chu Yu did some exercises by the light of day. Before she finished even one page, the car door was opened.
A woman with a child squeezed in, her eyes gleaming as she stared at Chu Yu's bed.
"Hey, little girl, you're sleeping in a sleeper berth all by yourself?"
Chu Yu looked at her. The woman was holding one child in her arms and carrying another on her back. The two children were crying and had snot running down their faces.
"What's up?"
"What could be wrong with me? I just think it's such a waste for a young girl like you, so thin, to sleep in a sleeper berth," the woman said, putting the child on her bed and smiling familiarly. "I couldn't get a ticket, and my legs hurt from standing. It's not easy taking two kids with me. I'll sit on your bed for a while."
As the woman spoke, she placed the large and small bags on Chu Yu's bed, and also put the child on it.
Chu Yu frowned and said, "I need my own bed. There are empty beds in the next carriage. If you want to sleep in a sleeper berth, you can pay the difference with the train attendant."
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