Chapter 97 Chapter 97 Prepare daily necessities.
Mu Mian naturally didn't go into the house, but moved aside to the door.
If Nie Sihui were here, the two aunts and sisters-in-law would definitely have something in common, but unfortunately she is in the hospital.
Wen Chen wiped his hair with a towel, then walked over to Mu Mian in two or three steps, closed the door, and said, "Let's go."
As he got closer, Mu Mian could clearly feel that there was still some moisture on the other person.
Mu Mian: "Fourth brother, you just came back from exercise?"
As I said this, my mind subconsciously replayed the scene I had just seen. Her eyesight was very sharp and I could see all her abdominal muscles.
The overall look is quite symmetrical, solid but not exaggerated.
Wen Chen had no idea what the little girl next to him was thinking. He nodded and said, "Yeah, I ran for a while."
Mu Mian glanced to the side and saw that not only had he just finished exercising, he also took a cold shower. His physical fitness was really amazing.
You have to know that it is still quite cold in the morning in this month, and there is no hot water at this time. She felt her hands were cold when she was washing clothes, but this person actually poured cold water directly on her body and head.
Mu Mian gave Wen Chen a thumbs up, "Great!"
Wen Chen smiled and said, "If you stay in the army for more than ten years, you will get used to it."
Mu Mian shook his head, "I can't."
She couldn't bear the hardship, so she never thought about joining the army.
The most important point is that we can’t get in. There is a lot of height climbing training in the army.
As soon as her feet were two meters off the ground, her legs went weak due to physiological weakness. She had this problem for both of her lives and could not overcome it at all.
She also prefers to do something that requires her brain.
The two of them went to the first floor without saying a few words. Liu Shuangcui just happened to be bringing Xixi back from the bathroom.
When they met, Liu Shuangcui gave him a few more words of advice, "Buy the largest enamel pot so that it will be convenient for you to serve soup to your brother. If it's too small, you won't be able to hold much."
Mu Mian: "Okay, I'll buy one if you think it's available. If you don't have it, I'll just buy an enamel basin."
Thinking of the enamel basin at home, Mu Xi laughed, "Hahaha, then dad will become a water buffalo!!"
Liu Shuangcui glanced at her eldest granddaughter and said, "Your father is a water buffalo. What are you? A little water buffalo?"
The little girl had wild ideas, and she quite liked it. "Hahaha, that girl is the middle water buffalo, and I am the old water buffalo."
Several adults laughed out loud.
Mu Mian was in a hurry to go out and didn't talk much with his eldest niece. There were really a lot of things to buy, so the sooner he went, the sooner he could come back.
I planned it yesterday. After buying the big bones, I would go to the department store.
Because the meat station and grain station are located next to each other, there is a bus that goes directly to the department store, which is about seven or eight stops away, so it is not far.
They need to stay here for at least two
After so many months, there are really many things missing, including food, clothing, housing and transportation.
They were all things I needed urgently, so I went there on the way and bought them all in one trip, so I didn't have to make another trip when I came back.
Mu Mian walked in front, and the two of them quickly arrived at the station.
It's still early now, so there aren't many people on the bus. But it's said that there are a lot of people on the way back because many people have to go to work.
When the bus arrived, Wen Chen gave the two people the ticket money.
There weren't as many seats on buses these days, and the few that were available were all occupied. Mu Mian stood by the window, looking at it with a little curiosity.
The capital of this era is certainly not comparable to the later ones, but it is much better than other places, and the roads are wide and smooth.
Many people passed by on bicycles, and were busy all day long. The fast pace of the big city was reflected so early in the morning.
The bus was not going very fast. Mu Mian looked at the rows of houses, her mind full of... Siheyuan, Siheyuan. When they were open to the public in the future, she would definitely buy several of them! !
There are also those in Shanghai. After the 1990s, when large-scale demolitions took place in the east of Hudong, if she didn't own a few of their houses, she would have lived two lifetimes in vain.
As I was thinking, I arrived there unknowingly.
The road after getting off the bus was indeed winding. After turning two corners, we entered an alley which was quite lively.
The meat station and grain station are all here, not far away.
From a distance, Mu Mian saw that there were already quite a few people queuing up. These days, meat is a hot commodity no matter which city you are in.
Wen Chen: "I'll go buy some rice and flour. One side for each of us. This way it will be faster."
Mu Mian naturally had no objection, "Okay."
Rou was standing a little further inside, and Mu Mian ran over in a flash, moving his legs like a sika deer.
When she squeezed out, Wen Zhan was already standing outside waiting.
Mu Mian was holding three large bones and half a piece of pig liver in his hands.
Wen Chen looked down and asked, "Is this the only big bone left?"
Mu Mian nodded. "Yes, a bigger one is better. I want to buy a big one so that I can use it in a big pot later. It doesn't matter if it can't fit in. I can just chop it and it will break."
Thinking of the little girl's strength, Wen Chen said nothing more.
The two of them carried their things to the bus stop again. The department store opens early and closes late, and its business hours are very long. When the two of them arrived, it was already open, and there were not many people inside.
Mu Mian looked around as she walked. This department store had four floors and was much larger than the one in their provincial capital.
Wen Chen tilted his head towards Mu Mian and asked in a low voice, "What do you want to buy?"
Mu Mian was prepared for this question, and he dug into his messenger bag and pulled out a piece of paper.
I wrote this last night. Because I bought a lot of things and was afraid I might have missed something, I just made a list.
Mu Mian shook out the paper and handed it to Wen Chen. "There are quite a few. We need to buy a big stew pot first. I think there is only a small wok in the kitchen."
Wen Chen leaned over to take a look. His years of military life had made him accustomed to quick decisions in all aspects. He took a quick look and said, "I'll go buy the stew pots. Many of them are on the second and third floors. I'll come to you after I buy them."
Mu Mian nodded, "Okay."
As he said this, he was about to reach out to take out the money, but he hadn't even given the money he had just used to buy rice and flour.
Wen Chen glanced at it and said, "I've brought it. Let's talk about it when we get back."
Mu Mian smiled and said, "Hey, that's fine."
Wen Chen was very decisive and went up to the second floor quickly, which was in line with the public's stereotype of gay men shopping: it was impossible for them to just stroll around and they would just go straight to the destination to buy something.
Mu Mian was also very quick. Following the list, he had bought most of the items in no time.
The department store really has everything.
When he had almost finished buying, he smelled a fragrant aroma wafting from the dim sum window next to him. Mu Mian quickly rushed over and joined the queue with a few middle-aged ladies.
Just as Mu Mian got in line, Wen Chen came down with the purchased items.
He scanned the counters of the daily necessities stores several times, and just when he thought someone was waiting for him outside, he turned his head and saw a familiar little round head among a group of middle-aged ladies.
Mu Mian saw the person at the same time. She waved her arm and said, "Fourth brother, here it is."
Wen Chen walked over quickly and asked, "Are you hungry?"
Mu Mian smiled and said, "I'm not really hungry, but since I'm here, I might as well buy something to try."
Anyway, I'm not in such a hurry to go back. The things that the ladies are rushing to buy must be good things. This is an eternal law.
Mu Mian stood on tiptoe and looked around. "I see there are several kinds. Which one tastes good?"
Wen Zhan, who hadn't been back for several years and didn't really like to eat these, was really stumped by the question and was stunned for two seconds.
Before he could say anything, the lady in front of Mu Mian turned her head enthusiastically and said, "Peach pastry, little girl, you can't go wrong if you listen to me. This master chef is the best at baking peach pastry."
Mu Mian's eyes sparkled, "Really?"
Auntie: "Of course not, especially when they are freshly baked. They are so crispy and crunchy. My grandson wants to eat them every day."
Mu Mian smiled at the old lady and said, "Then I have to buy some. How about something else?"
Auntie: "The others are good too, the mung bean cake..."
The old man and the young man were chattering away, and Wen Zhan, who couldn't get a word in, was waiting silently by the side.
The salesperson was very efficient and soon it was Mu Mian's turn. She bought several packs.
Mu Mian took two or three steps to Wen Chen and said, "Let's go."
Wen Chen: "Have you bought everything?"
Mu Mian: "I still haven't bought toothpaste."
What I have used these two days were all brought from home. When I brought them out, only a little bit was left. I estimate that they can only last for another two or three days.
When we came out of the department store, it wasn’t actually that late.
Mu Mian opened a paper package of peach cakes as he walked. He was indeed not hungry yet, but he was a little greedy because of the aroma.
When Mu Mian stopped, Wen Chen stopped as well.
Mu Mian stuffed a small piece into his mouth, then handed it to Wen Chen with sparkling eyes, "Fourth brother, have a try."
It’s really crispy! !
It tastes better than those made by Xiang Xuewen.
Wen Chen actually didn’t like to eat these, but seeing the little girl’s expression as if she had gotten something delicious and couldn’t wait to share it, Wen Chen still freed his hands and took a piece.
Mu Mian opened his round eyes and asked, "How is it? Does it smell good?"
Wen Chen: "Well, it's worth the price."
Mu Mian: "Fourth brother, you really have never eaten it before?"
The expression was as if he was looking at a person who had mountains of gold and silver but was unaware of it.
Wen Chen: "My family should have bought it, but I didn't notice it."
Mu Mian ate two more pieces, then raised his hand and handed it in the direction of Wen Chen, "Fourth brother, take another piece."
While the two were talking to each other, two aunts were walking towards the entrance of the department store not far behind them.
Mu Mian and the others were standing on the left side of the department store entrance, and the two aunts were on the right side, coming from another direction.
The two aunts were walking, and one of them suddenly stopped.
The aunt next to her tilted her head in confusion, "What's wrong?"
If Wen Chen turned around at this moment, he would find that the auntie who stopped and squinted at him was none other than Dong Qie's mother, You Zhenli.
You Zhenli: "I think I saw that kid Xiaozhan. He looks a bit like her, but also a bit different."
The auntie next to her looked over and hesitated for two seconds before saying, "No way."
From their angle, they could only see a gay man standing with his back to them, but they couldn't see what he looked like.
The young girl next to him was leaning sideways, and I don't know what she was saying to the guy. Her profile was full of smiles, and her bright eyes and white teeth were very lively.
After a few seconds, the young girl turned around and the two of them walked to the other side.
You Zhenli retracted her gaze and said, "Maybe I really saw it wrong."
The young girl looked young, and was probably a brother taking his sister out to buy things. Or maybe they were a couple, as they looked quite close.
No matter which one it is, it has nothing to do with Xiaozhan. There is no girl of this age in the Wen family, and as for a partner, that is even more impossible.
People who are 22 years old think they are young, and that girl doesn't even look 20.
On the other side, the two of them were concerned about the
Small talk knows nothing.
There were really many people on the bus going back, and Mu Mian and her friends had a lot of stuff with them, so they were squeezed all the way, and it was already mid-morning when they squeezed back.
Wen Chen carried most of the things and walked in front. As soon as they arrived at the courtyard of the guesthouse, Mu Xi came out to greet them, "Aunt, Uncle Wen, you're back!"
Mu Mian asked in a curious tone, "You didn't go to the hospital to accompany your father?"
Mu Xi: "Yes, my mom and I just came back. Grandma and Uncle Xiaoshi are over there now."
Nie Sihui, who came a little later, helped to pick up the things. "We came back after he fell asleep. He didn't sleep well last night, and he fell asleep again not long after breakfast this morning."
Mu Mian asked with concern: "Why didn't you sleep well? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
Nie Sihui: "Itchy, my stomach and legs are itchy, but I can't scratch them."
The three adults and one child walked into the house while talking.
Nie Sihui: "I made a lot of buns for breakfast, but they're already cold. I'll go heat them up for you."
Wen Chen only walked her to the door and handed the things to Mu Mian, "It's okay, I'll do it."
Mu Mian smiled and was about to speak.
Mu Xi, who was following behind, interrupted loudly, "Auntie, your braid is undone! Where's your hairband?"
Mu Mian turned his head and took a look. It was really open, and the ends of the hair were slightly scattered.
She was used to having a braid at the back and didn’t notice it during the whole trip. “I guess it got squeezed off.”
Mu Xi raised her little arm and said, "I have a new one. Mine is for you. Please squat down and I will give you the injection."
Mu Mian squatted down to cooperate, "Tie it tighter and wrap it around twice more."
Mu Xi said confidently, "Make sure it's tied tightly."
As she spoke, she stretched out her short little hands to braid the loose ends of Mu Mian's hair. She was so dexterous at such a young age, and it was obvious that she took after her mother.
They bought a lot of things. While Nie Sihui was sorting them out, Mu Mian counted the money that Wen Chen had paid, then took the money and the pork liver and bones to the kitchen.
Wen Zhuo was in the kitchen at the moment. The buns were already heated up. He picked up a few and handed them to Mu Mian. "Is that enough?"
Mu Mian: "That's enough, that's enough. Please count the money, Fourth Brother."
Wen Chen was confused and took it and casually put it in his pocket.
There was no table or chairs for eating in the kitchen, just a few buns, and the two of them didn't take them back to eat.
Wen Chen glanced at the large bone placed next to it and asked, "Are you planning to stew it now?"
Mu Mian: "Well, I want to use this coal stove to cook. Where can I get the coal?"
It takes a lot of time to stew big bone soup, and it is a waste of gas.
Wen Chen: "There should be some left. I'll go ask later."
Mu Mian smiled and said, "Hey, please help Fourth Brother!"
As they were talking, Mu Xi ran over and said, "Auntie, let me help you!"
Mu Mian casually broke off half of the bun and stuffed it into the little girl's mouth. "There's nothing to do right now."
Mu Xi chewed his tongue and said, "I'll be busy soon."
The little girl looked around and asked, "Is this pork liver also going to be fried for Dad at noon?"
Mu Mian nodded. "I was going to make it in two meals. I would stir-fry some at noon and make a soup at night. Unfortunately, I didn't get the pig blood. The lady in front of me bought it. I was just one step away."
Mu Xi's cheeks were puffed up after his aunt gave him another bite of bun. He said with great ambition, "Aunt, take me with you next time! I can get one if I squeeze in quickly!"
The little girl was small and very nimble, having inherited her aunt's childhood nimbleness perfectly.
Mu Mian laughed, "I can't take you to squeeze into the bus that morning. I can't squeeze you into a small meat pie."
Mu Xi said innocently, "Then why don't you buy a bicycle?"
Mu Mian: “………………”
Is it okay to buy one every time you arrive at a place?
This is not how you use your money.
Mu Mian pinched the little chubby face and asked, "Why don't you buy one?"
The little girl pouted her lips, and had a clear self-awareness. "I don't have any money. When I grow up and make money, I will buy you a big car like Uncle Wen's."
Mu Mian was overjoyed at being told such a big deal by his niece. "Hahaha, you said that. I really want to write it down and ask you to sign it."
Nie Sihui came over with an enamel basin, "What are you talking about? You are smiling so happily."
Mu Mian raised his chin, "Hahaha Xixi said that she will give me a big car in the future, what do you think, sister-in-law?"
Nie Sihui immediately expressed her willingness to join in, "I want one too."
Mu Xi waved her hand and said, "We have them all. Uncle Wen has one for you, too. I'll buy you a new one!"
Wen Zhuan laughed out loud, "Okay, thank you in advance."
It’s no wonder that Mr. Dong has always wanted a daughter. Mr. Mu’s daughter is indeed very rare.
Mu Xi raised his little face, like a little adult, "You're welcome, you're welcome."
Her father said that Uncle Wen is a family member and cannot be left behind.
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