Chapter 203 Buy Buy Buy
In just a cup of tea, He Jinglan threw out a silver note.
"I'm in a hurry today and can't take my time to go shopping. Just pack these up for me."
The shopkeeper was overjoyed and ordered his men to pack the clothes using the best thick oil paper.
He said a lot of auspicious and flattering words to He Jinglan, and then asked:
"I wonder which noble family you belong to? I'll send a servant to take her to your house."
He Jinglan waved her hand, "No need, I have my own car, you can just help me load it."
The shopkeeper went out smiling, and when he saw the slightly worn-out mule cart, he thought he had made a mistake.
"Is your car here?"
He Jinglan raised her hand and pointed generously, "That's it."
The shopkeeper's eyes almost popped out.
"Oh, oh, we'll load the car right away, miss!"
The mule cart drove away under the attention of everyone in the garment store, and Gu Xixi laughed out loud.
"Did you see the shopkeeper's expression just now?"
"I wonder what people think when they catch a young lady who spends money without blinking an eye."
"But when they came out and saw my car and the Laifu, the contrast must have had a huge impact on them."
He Jinglan stretched her legs out and sat on the board, saying nonchalantly, "Aunt Zhang said that the meat in the buns is not in the folds."
"Besides, I'm not in the capital now, so I'm not afraid of bringing shame to the He family with my actions, so I'll just do whatever makes me feel comfortable!"
Gu Xixi admired her carefree attitude and said, "I hope you can have a good time here with me."
It seems that this girl's nature had been suppressed for too long over the past decade, and it was all released after she arrived in the Northwest.
They went to the sugar-coated fruit shop again, and He Jinglan happily selected several kinds that she had never seen or eaten before.
When buying food and daily necessities today, He Jinglan never rushed to pay the bill, but just happily watched Gu Xixi pay.
Coming out from the sugar-coated fruit shop, the sun had already set onto the roof.
Gu Xixi drove faster and went to Meng's house. "I'll give you the money for the clothes you bought for us today when we get back."
If He Jinglan was a guest, Aunt Zhang, the old doctor, and Shitou had already been Gu Xixi's family.
The clothes worn by family members should naturally be paid for by the head of the household.
He Jinglan patted Gu Xixi from behind and said unhappily, "Why give me money? You don't treat me as your own. You are too polite!"
"Do I have to pay you separately for the things you just bought when I eat and use them later?"
Gu Xixi was helpless, "You paid for your room and board, so these food and other things are yours, don't count them."
He Jinglan glared, "Then I'll explain it to you clearly. I bought you clothes because I like to see you wearing beautiful clothes."
"As for Shitou, at least call me Sister Jinglan. I haven't given him anything yet."
"Aunt Zhang, old doctor, they are all elders. I live at home and they have taken good care of me. It's nothing to give them two sets of clothes as a filial gift."
Gu Xixi smiled and begged for mercy, "Okay, okay, blame me. I shouldn't have told you about money and made you talk so much."
"Since Miss He is willing to give us the new clothes, we can just wear them happily."
He Jinglan was happy now, "That's right."
Gu Xixi never likes to take advantage of others, but He Jinglan is different.
Good sisters interact with each other, and even if you want to reciprocate, there is no need to rush. If you are too deliberate, it will make you seem distant from each other.
This is Gu Xixi’s second visit to the Meng Mansion.
Only an old servant opened the door and invited Gu Xixi and He Jinglan in.
There were no servants walking around in the yard, and it seemed a bit empty and deserted.
A little girl in a light yellow skirt and jacket came running from afar. She had two little yellow fur balls on her head. She was so cute as she ran and bounced.
"Auntie Xixi!"
He opened his arms and pounced towards Gu Xixi like a bird flying into the forest.
Gu Xixi picked up the little girl and said with a smile, "Qing'er, why did you run out by yourself?"
Qing Er said tenderly, "I heard Aunt Xixi was coming, so I came to greet you!"
He Jinglan looked at her with an auntie smile, "Is this Sister Meng's daughter? So cute!"
Qing'er hugged Gu Xixi's neck with her two little hands and turned to look at He Jinglan.
"Are you Aunt Xixi's good friend, Aunt Jinglan?"
He Jinglan teased her deliberately, "How do you know I am Aunt Jinglan? He Jinglan is outside watching the car. I just ran into Gu Xixi at your door and came in to visit you."
Qing'er tilted her head to look at He Jinglan, and thought seriously for a moment, "No, you are Aunt Jinglan!"
He Jinglan asked curiously, "How can you be so sure?"
Qing Er said, "Mother said that Aunt Jinglan is very pretty, and she is even more lovable when she smiles."
"You can tell at first glance that my uncle is the type to be devoted to me!"
Gu Xixi burst out laughing.
He Jinglan was stunned and almost bit her tongue when she moved her mouth, "You, you..."
Her face quickly turned red, like a freshly cooked shrimp.
"Uncle...he, he..."
Madam Meng followed out and saw this. She couldn't help laughing and said apologetically:
"This kid is just being outspoken, please don't be offended, Miss He."
He Jinglan's face turned even redder. "Children's words are innocent."
She looked at Madam Meng. Although her face was still red, her attitude was very calm and generous. "Sister Meng, please call me Jinglan. You are Xixi's good friend, and also my good friend."
Madam Meng nodded with a smile, "Okay, okay."
Gu Xixi was very suspicious. The two "good" characters had different meanings and were double entendres.
The doorman carried Madam Meng's luggage outside, which included a box and three bundles.
Mrs. Meng knew that she was going to Xixi's house, so she reduced the size of her belongings.
But there are many other things besides this.
Dozens of bacon, salted pork, air-dried sausage, two barrels of soybean oil, ten jars of wine, five large bags of polished rice...
Gu Xixi looked at the loading and said helplessly, "Sister Meng, didn't I tell you that we have food and drinks at home, so you don't have to prepare them yourself?"
Madam Meng smiled softly, "This meat is originally the stock in the kitchen. It would be a pity if we don't take it away to eat it, or it would go bad at home."
"I know you're here so I won't be short of food. I didn't bring anything else, but this rice is hard to come by. It's the green glutinous rice my friend got from Jiangnan. It's best when cooked into porridge."
"I heard you say your master likes this wine. There are Bamboo Leaf Green and Aged Girl's Red. We have nothing to do at home, so why not have a drink together?"
"There are other vegetables and pickles, etc. I didn't bring any of them. I just hope to make a living by following you."
Gu Xixi laughed, "Okay, bring them all, we'll be locked up together and eat and drink, it'll be fun!"
Qing'er danced with her hands and cheered, "Great, let's go find Brother Shitou!"
When the mule cart arrived at the door, Master Liu was standing there.
He smiled and bowed, "Boss Gu is back."
As soon as Gu Xixi saw him, she knew something was wrong. She stopped the car and asked He Jinglan to take the guests in first.
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