Zhou Fangchun did not take Dai Donglin seriously.
Mao Xia couldn't help but feel smug at the thought of Chu Yu marrying into such a family. Zhou Fangchun had plenty of ideas; how could she and her daughter not win over Chu Yu?
Mao Xia clung to Zhou Fangchun's arm and said sweetly, "Mom, can you buy me a Mandarin down jacket? I saw a light yellow down jacket at her house after school that would suit me perfectly."
Mandarin down jackets are incredibly expensive; even if Zhou Fangchun dotes on Mao Xia, she can't afford to spend several hundred yuan on one.
"It's not a holiday, why buy new clothes? I'll buy you a new one for the New Year. The clothes from the department store are fine enough. You're a student, there's no need for clothes that cost hundreds of dollars."
Mao Xia has high standards and thinks she is superior to others, so she should wear the most expensive clothes.
"Mom, Secretary Zuo's son is back at school. I sit at the same table as him. If I dress nicely, he'll definitely notice me."
It is said that Secretary Zuo's wife's family has a lot of influence in Beijing. Secretary Zuo is in his early forties and is very energetic. As soon as he took office, he launched a crackdown to rectify the unhealthy practices in Deyang.
Mao Guangyu tried to get close to him, but he didn't have the chance.
If Mao Xia could date Zuo Ran, she would at least become the secretary's daughter-in-law. If Secretary Zuo were to be promoted in the future and go to the provincial capital, Beijing, or the central government, not only would Mao Guangyu benefit, but Mao Xia would also be set for life.
Zhou Fangchun agreed, and the mother and daughter went to Mandarin for the weekend.
Zhou Fangchun was quite pleased with herself. Mao Guangyu had a good job, earned all the money for her, and didn't have any ulterior motives. She lived a very happy life, much better than Shu Hui, who sold roujiamo (Chinese hamburger).
Zhou Fangchun took out a piece of clothing and held it up against Mao Xia before putting it back. The mother and daughter found a light yellow down jacket. This down jacket was indeed very nice, with a bright color and a fresh, youthful look, much better than the clothes in the department store.
"Xiaxia, this dress looks nice. Try it on and let Mom see."
Zhou Fangchun felt happier the more she thought about it. If she hadn't married Mao Guangyu, she wouldn't have been able to afford to shop at Mandarin. A single dress cost several hundred yuan, something Shu Hui probably couldn't earn in a year. She smiled dismissively.
"Marriage is a woman's second chance at life. Don't be like some clueless people who date those low-class out-of-town hooligans. Your mother can't bear the shame."
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