Living conditions were generally poor in the 1970s and 1980s, but it also depended on where you were.
The capital has a large population and a wide range of goods. When the New Year comes, you will find that people, rich or poor, have to go shopping.
And you don’t need a ticket, what a temptation.
Didn’t she and Aunt Song do a lot of shopping when they passed through the capital at the beginning of the year? But it was almost over at that time and many things were not available.
Even though she was well prepared, Song Nanting hesitated again after seeing the huge crowds of people. "How about we come back in a few days?"
Hua Yingyue was obviously very upset, "There will be more people in a few days."
She glanced at Lu Jianan and Lu Jianning and said, "You two go."
As he spoke, he took out a list and handed it to Lu Jianning, "You go buy it, and let your brother get the things."
Lu Jianning had an expression that said, "As expected," and said with a sad face, "Why don't you let my elder brother buy it?"
Hua Yingyue glared and thought that if she could order the big guys around, she wouldn't need a little kid like you.
But she didn't say anything, and glared at him, "Why not? Hurry up. This time we are mainly buying things for your unborn nephew. You are his uncle, so you have to show your appreciation."
Perhaps this sentence worked, the two brothers didn't say a word, and rushed into the department store with a heroic look on their faces.
Hua Yingyue couldn't help but laugh, and pulled Song Nanting to the side to find a rock to sit on, "This is the first time these two brothers have been so close."
Song Nanting smiled and said, "It will definitely be better for the two of us brothers in the future."
Hua Yingyue didn't say this, but suddenly talked about Yang Min, "Do you know why she is so hostile to you?"
Song Nanting blinked. "Let me guess. She wanted to meet a matchmaker before? Who did she introduce? A friend or a sister?"
Hearing this, Hua Yingyue laughed, "My cousin is a few years younger than her, so she's a good match for Jian'an's age. When Jian'an came back to visit her family a few years ago, Yang Min found out and brought her cousin to visit. The girl fell in love with Jian'an at first sight, but Jian'an was so impatient that he left after staying at home for two nights."
Song Nanting nodded and suddenly thought of Zhao Hongying, whose situation was very similar.
Then Hua Yingyue said, "It's good for Jian'an to have such an idea. If others want to be his boss, there's no way."
Song Nanting asked curiously, "So her cousin hasn't gotten married yet?"
"No." Hua Yingyue said sarcastically, "She announced to the public that she is waiting for Lu Jianan. As long as Lu Jianan doesn't get married, she won't marry anyone."
Song Nanting got goosebumps after hearing this, and she also told him about Zhao Hongying.
As a result, Hua Yingyue couldn't help laughing, "You know what, he really looks like him. But what's wrong with Jian'an? Why does he always provoke people like this?"
"Who knows?" Song Nanting couldn't help but laugh.
Thinking back to Yang Min’s attitude in the morning was indeed unpleasant.
However, they will have to stay in Northeast China for the next ten years or so, and they will probably come back less often, so the chances of meeting each other will be even less. Just don't get too close to her, and she'll do whatever she wants.
She might be able to give you a good face the first time, but you won’t be so lucky the second time, because she will take action.
Of course, she was pregnant now, so safety was the most important thing, so she would not do anything if she could. Besides, she was at her mother-in-law's house now, so how could her mother-in-law watch her suffer?
The two waited for a while, and Lu Jianan came over with a bag of things. He put it next to them and left.
Song Nanting took a look and saw some cotton cloth inside. She said, "I'll make some small clothes later."
"Just do whatever you want." Hua Yingyue said indifferently, "Just find a master and tell him to do it. Why bother yourself with this?"
Song Nanting laughed, "But it's more fun to do it yourself."
Moreover, she knows some styles of clothes that the future baby will wear, and it would be a shame if she didn't make some for her.
Hua Yingyue couldn't argue with her, so she turned around and said, "I'm retired. I'll go with you guys after the New Year so I can take care of you."
Song Nanting did not refuse, "Okay." She leaned on Hua Yingyue's shoulder and said happily, "Thank you."
Hua Yingyue said softly, "Why thank you? Just call me mom, how can I ignore you?"
She is not an evil mother-in-law. It was indeed a little awkward at the beginning, but after getting along with her for a long time, you will realize how good this daughter-in-law is.
Song Nanting chuckled, "My godmother will definitely be very happy if you go. Aunt Mei was talking about you a while ago."
Thinking back to the days she lived in the compound, Hua Yingyue was looking forward to it. "I'll chat with them when I get back."
Song Nanting couldn't help laughing again.
Not long after, the Lu Jianan brothers came back carrying things. People were coming and going in the department store, but it never seemed to be less.
After buying so many things, Lu Jianan sent them home first, while Hua Yingyue and her mother and the other two strolled on the street and then came to the state-owned restaurant.
There are also many people in state-owned restaurants at this time.
However, with Lu Jianning waiting in line, Song Nanting and Hua Yingyue felt at ease.
While waiting in line, someone suddenly called out, "Comrade Song."
The voice sounded familiar. Song Nanting turned around and saw that it was an acquaintance.
Song Nanting said happily, "Comrade Han."
Hua Yingyue glanced at the other person and asked, "Do you know him?"
Song Nanting introduced him to her. Hua Yingyue learned that the other party had helped Song Nanting on the train, so she thanked him and said, "Thank you for being such a good comrade. Otherwise, it would be really unsafe for a little girl like her to be outside."
Comrade Han waved his hand and said politely, "That's polite. It's fate that we met. We even celebrated the New Year together."
Talking about these things, although it has only been a year, it feels like a lifetime ago when I think about it.
Song Nanting said, "My wife will be here soon, Comrade Han, let's have lunch together."
Comrade Han was not a pretentious person, and the other party was not alone. Her in-laws were there, and her wife would be here soon, so he did not refuse.
There happened to be a vacant table next to them, so several people sat down around it.
Hua Yingyue went to order some food herself.
While waiting, I started chatting with Comrade Han.
Comrade Han also asked about Aunt Song, and Song Nanting said something, "Now I have adopted her as my godparent. She is my godmother. My sister-in-law and my third brother are nice people and we get along well."
Hearing this, Comrade Han laughed and said, "That's good, that's good."
After a while, Lu Jianan also came over. After everyone introduced themselves to each other, they had a lively meal together.
When they parted, Comrade Han said to Song Nanting, "I met Xu Shichang twice in the capital, and he asked me about you twice. You should pay more attention to it."
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