Hua Xiangyun reached out and picked up the first gray mink coat. The smooth and soft texture already amazed her.
As soon as it was opened, its graceful lines shimmered with light, even in the dimly lit room.
"So beautiful." Even if Hua Xiangyun had no eyes, she knew this was a rare and precious item.
Tian Guihua gritted her teeth and said, "Why did we buy this? No matter how warm or beautiful it is, we wouldn't dare wear it outside."
Their family has impeccable revolutionary credentials, but as soon as these clothes appear, everything is ruined.
Hua Xiangyun gestured to Tian Guihua, "Grandma, this should be yours. Even if we can't wear it out now, we'll be content just looking at it at the bottom of the trunk."
Anyway, in two years, who will care about these things? Besides, these things will only become more valuable the longer you hoard them. I wonder what the prices are like in Russia?
"Alright, this is the child's thoughtfulness." Hua Guangzong looked through the bag and found it was full of furs; it was indeed a bit extravagant.
He found a light purple one. "This should be yours. Wear it underneath and then put a thin cotton-padded jacket over it. No one will be able to tell."
Hua Xiangyun fell in love with the light purple sable at first sight, which could be considered as fulfilling a regret from her previous life.
"Put these clothes aside for now," since she couldn't wear them anyway, Tian Guihua simply wrapped them in cloth and pushed them to the end of the kang (heated brick bed).
The two elderly people and the child were in high spirits, unpacking one package after another, and occasionally letting out exclamations of surprise.
While busy in the kitchen, Xun Liangfen also took this opportunity to work on Comrade Hua Baoguo.
"You've had a comfortable life all these years, but you don't realize that we can work outside without any worries because our two elders at home are looking after us."
They dote on Xiaoguai just as much as we do, how could you say such hurtful things just now?
Hua Baoguo lowered his head and listened obediently to the scolding, "Wife, I was wrong."
I was just overwhelmed by the constant stream of news; I really didn't mean to blame my parents.
“But what you said was too hurtful,” Xun Liangfen sometimes didn’t know how to evaluate Hua Baoguo. He was very meticulous at work and not good at socializing. If it weren’t for her watching over him, he would have offended many people.
He's not stupid, so why is he so lacking in interpersonal skills?
"You can't say things like that again. Think before you speak."
We're family, no one's going to hold it against you, but saying too much can be hurtful.
Dad has a heart condition. We weren't here the other day, and I don't know how he'll get through it..."
Hua Baoguo felt increasingly guilty as he listened, and realized he had gone too far. "I've been taking care of all the housework these past few days, so that our parents can have a good rest for a few days."
Taking the opportunity, Xun Liangfen made a request, "This is what we should do. It's rare to have a few days off during the New Year. Don't even think about going out and fooling around with your brothers."
Hua Baoguo hesitated. Over the years, they had always been out driving, and it was rare to find them at home during holidays.
"What? You're not willing anymore?" Xun Liangfen glared at him, and Hua Baoguo quickly shook his head.
"I'm thinking about what dishes to make next?"
Before he got married, he listened to his mother; after he got married, he had a wife who kept him in check.
Xun Liangfen stopped him from lighting the fire and pointed to the pile of potatoes on the ground, saying, "This trip to Russia was to see their new way of cooking potatoes. It's a good opportunity for you to show off your skills. Give your parents a change of pace today."
Hua Baoguo said, "...I've only eaten it twice, how would I know..." how to make it.
Xun Liangfen said, "I'll tell you what to do, and you do it."
Hua Baoguo found it rather novel, "How did you learn that?"
Xun Liangfen said, "Do you think I'm like you? During my breaks, I would go to the dining car to watch the head chef cook, and I learned a few tricks from him."
The international line is more fully equipped, and Xun Liangfen also took this opportunity to learn a lot.
"..."
Sure enough, as soon as we finished tidying up, a neighbor came over for a visit.
Especially those old friends of Tian Guihua, who usually only socialize with superficial friends, would have rushed into the house to see what was so special about Hua Guangzong if they hadn't seen him sitting in the yard tidying up the rattan.
"Hey, what could they possibly bring? It's just company benefits."
Tian Guihua wasn't entirely making things up; Hua Baoguo had indeed brought back all the employee benefits from his workplace. "You know, the couple hadn't been home for several months in a row, so that's why there was so much stuff piling up."
Looking at their large bags and small packages, which actually only contained a few cotton-padded coats, it was quite a sight to behold, making one envious.
"You old fox, you still want to fool us?" Xu Dani, who lives diagonally across the street, sneered. "They travel all over the country, they've seen far more good stuff than we have."
We've known each other for decades, so don't hold back. We're not taking your good stuff for nothing.
Tian Wenhua nodded in agreement, "Hurry up, if you have any surplus that you don't need, give them to us. I've saved up some industrial coupons lately, we can exchange them."
Tian Guihua was somewhat tempted; Baoguo and the others had bought a lot of things, and there were indeed some things that their family didn't lack.
"This is troublesome. The family should choose first. My granddaughter-in-law hasn't come back yet. We don't want to give away things she likes, or it will hurt our relationship."
"Is this alright? Come back tomorrow, and if you find something you like, we can change it then."
Tian Guihua's words made perfect sense, so Xu Dani and the others couldn't say anything more. They agreed to visit again the next day.
Finally, after seeing these people off, before I could even catch my breath, another group came to the door.
Hua Baoguo: "Let's just refuse anyone who comes to our door again."
Making a big fuss will only do them harm.
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That night, the family sat together and lively distributed their belongings.
Aside from some gifts given as favors, Hua Xiangyun received two sets of clothes, a scarf, and some local snacks.
I also learned from my parents' words that they would have to continue this route after the New Year, and they might even stay there permanently.
Hua Guangzong: "What about the drivers who were originally running international routes?"
Hua Baoguo was silent for a moment before saying, "We encountered robbers earlier. The driver died on the spot, and the passenger was also injured."
...
Tian Guihua's face turned pale. "You brat, why didn't you say so before? You even volunteered to bring your wife along?"
Hua Guangzong didn't speak, he just stared at Hua Baoguo.
The previously cheerful scene instantly froze. Hua Xiangyun, afraid of frightening her pregnant sister-in-law, helped Li Lijuan and said, "Sister-in-law, it's getting late. Let me take you back to your room first."
Li Lijuan was also seeing this scene for the first time at her husband's family home. She didn't dare to stay there out of curiosity. "Just a couple of days ago, my older sister brought me some pastries and said that I had suffered, so she asked me to share half with you."
Hua Xiangyun helped her walk out, saying, "Then please thank my older sister for me, sister-in-law. I've gotten a good deal again..."
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