Why are you alone? Where's Xiao An?
"Sis, they have popcorn inside. We wanted to get some, but we were worried you'd be in a hurry, so we came out to let you know first. Xiao An is waiting in line there and will be back in a bit."
Oh my, this simple feeling is like drinking ice-cold sugar water on a sweltering summer day—it's so comforting.
"Alright, don't wait here. Go pick up Xiao An. There are too many people. Don't crowd him."
It was generally acknowledged in the Cheng family that Cheng An was physically weaker than Cheng Rui, and Cheng Rui, who always took care of his younger brother, immediately agreed.
"Sister Xing, I'll go right away. Don't worry if we're a little slow. We're both guys, so it'll be fine."
After another round of comforting words, Jian Dan felt that with her two younger brothers, she could finally relax.
As the sun rose higher, the number of people in the supply and marketing cooperative gradually decreased, and Jian Dan finally found a gap to ask someone to help watch the two baskets on the ground.
She comes often, and each time she's quick and efficient, without any fuss. The staff at the supply and marketing cooperative remember her and are quite tolerant of customers like her who are easy to deal with.
A woman near the door, swinging her arms and shaking her head, agreed.
"Hey girl, go ahead. Just leave the basket here. Nobody's around right now, so I'll watch it for you. Don't worry."
It's true that I need help, but I can't be this rude.
Simple and delicate, with a hint of a smile, she secretly slipped two oranges through the gap between the counter and the wall using her sleeve.
"Okay, sister, thank you so much. I really don't know what to do otherwise."
Upon touching the item placed in her hand, the older woman's smile deepened, and her tone became much warmer.
"It's nothing, it's just a matter of lending a hand. You go ahead, I'll keep an eye on things for you, I promise everything will be alright."
"Hey sis, don't worry, I'll be back soon."
The area in front of the state-run restaurant was indeed much quieter now, but, but, for a moment, Jian Dan was stunned. Could someone tell her why the steamer on the stove at the entrance was so much taller?
She guessed that the buns displayed at the entrance today were related to the market. Could it be that the buns were selling so well that they were already preparing for lunch?
"Little girl, would you like a steamed bun?"
The person selling steamed buns this time wasn't the same one from this morning. Without hesitation, Jian Dan went over and explained his purpose. The chubby man seemed completely unfazed.
“Young lady, I don’t care who you’re delivering this to. As long as you have enough money and coupons, I’ll sell it to you even if you want all of these.”
Simple's eyes lit up.
"Really? Then I really want them all?"
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