"Mom, Grandma, we're back."
The little guy hopped and skipped into the house, wearing a fluffy hat and a pink coat, looking just like a cute little white rabbit.
"My dear grandson is back! Grandma made some taro dumplings. Do you smell how delicious they are?" Yan Ling brought the dumplings to Yuan Yuan. The taro was brought from the countryside; it had a soft and chewy texture that children would definitely love.
"Wow, it smells so good!"
Yuanyuan took a deep breath, swallowed hard, and asked with her bright eyes, "Grandma, can we eat now?"
Su Jingjing reminded her from the side, "Go wash your hands first."
Yan Ling put down the plate and pulled the two siblings into the bathroom. "An'an and Yuanyuan, Grandma will take you to wash your hands."
After walking around for a while, Xiao Guodong fell asleep again, so Dong Qin carried him into the room to sleep.
Su Dashan exhaled a puff of smoke, "Little sister, the military region covers a really huge area. Luckily, An'an gave us directions."
Su Jingjing's lips curled up slightly, and she chuckled softly, "Brother, I was like that when I first came to the family compound."
At this moment, Li Hanting also returned, took off his military uniform, and came over to have breakfast together.
At the dinner table, Su Jingjing suggested taking her family out for a stroll.
Su Xiang rubbed the crumbs from An An's mouth, "Da Shan and I, two grown men, won't go. We'll stay home and take care of the kids."
Yan Ling knew that Lao Su was rather impatient and didn't have much patience for shopping, so she decided that the three of them, the women, would go instead.
Just as they were about to leave, Yuanyuan suddenly started crying, "Mommy, where are you going?"
Su Jingjing squatted down to comfort him, "Baby, Mommy, Grandma, Auntie and I are going to the city to buy some things. You and your brother can stay home and play with Xiao Guodong, okay?"
Yuanyuan sniffed and pouted, "Mommy, I want to go too."
Su Jingjing was in a dilemma. If she took Yuanyuan out, what about An'an?
She plans to buy some clothes for her family this time, but if she brings her child along, she might not be able to take care of them.
An'an stepped forward and said, "Mom, you take my sister with you, I'll stay at home."
Yan Ling picked up Yuan Yuan with a pained expression, "Xiao Jing, let Yuan Yuan come along."
Then she wiped away Yuanyuan's tears and said, "Good baby, don't cry."
Yuanyuan looked at Su Jingjing through teary eyes, knowing that her mother was the one in charge at home.
"Okay, let's go then."
Su Jingjing nodded, walked to An'an's side, and patted his head apologetically, "What do you want to eat? Mom will bring it back for you."
An'an didn't flinch, but instead pressed even closer to Su Jingjing's palm. "Mom, I want to eat a beef patty."
My dad brought back two pieces from somewhere last time, and he still remembers the taste.
"Mom will definitely buy it for you."
After saying that, the four of them went to the entrance of the military region to get a car.
The car bumped and jolted along the way, and Su Jingjing felt nauseous again. She covered her mouth and leaned against the window to feel a little better.
After Yan Ling's excitement subsided, she noticed that Su Jingjing's expression was off. "Daughter, what's wrong?"
Yuanyuan looked up at Yanling and said in a clear voice, "Grandma, my mom gets carsick."
Motion sickness?
Yan Ling was surprised; she remembered that her daughter didn't seem to get carsick.
Has the daughter become spoiled under her son-in-law's doting care?
After easing the tightness in her chest, Su Jingjing turned to Yan Ling and forced a smile, saying, "Mom, I'm fine. I'll just close my eyes and rest."
The window was icy cold, and the wind made her forehead shiver. Yan Ling straightened her shoulders and said, "Then lean on Mom, it will make you feel better."
If she had known her daughter would get carsick, she would never have gone out.
Dong Qin shook Yuanyuan's arm. "Yuanyuan, how about your aunt holds you?"
Yuanyuan, being sensible, slid down from her grandmother's lap and walked to her aunt's side.
Seeing this heartwarming scene, Su Jingjing smiled and leaned on Yan Ling's shoulder, drawing warmth from her.
They soon arrived in the city. As soon as Su Jingjing got off the car, she breathed in the fresh air and felt much better. Her complexion returned to its usual plumpness.
Yan Ling looked worried. "Daughter, are you still feeling unwell?"
Su Jingjing patted her chest and said, "Mom, I'm fine. It's just an old ailment."
Yan Ling was puzzled. "Girl, I remember you didn't get carsick before."
Su Jingjing was startled, and her mind immediately cleared.
Did the original owner not get carsick?
Faced with Yan Ling's probing gaze, she was momentarily at a loss.
"I……"
Dong Qin joked, "Mom, my little sister has been living in the city for several years now, so some of her habits must have changed."
Yan Ling thought about it and realized that it made sense. If her daughter could be so determined to lose weight, what was impossible for her?
"Mom is probably overthinking it."
Su Jingjing felt relieved and glanced gratefully at Dong Qin's retreating figure.
That was close; we almost got caught.
The four walked down the bustling street, and Yan Ling and her mother-in-law were dazzled by the scene before them.
Dong Qin couldn't help but exclaim, "Little sister, the streets are packed with people, is it some kind of day today?"
Their town is only lively during market days; otherwise, it's quite deserted.
"Sister-in-law, it's probably because it's close to the end of the year, the streets are indeed a bit more lively than usual."
City dwellers are very particular about their lifestyle, and they pay special attention to holidays throughout the year.
Dong Qin nodded as if she understood, but even so, there were still too many people; it was truly crowded.
In town, there are only a few more people on New Year's Eve.
"Grandma, there are so many people."
Yuanyuan danced with joy; she's no longer afraid of strangers and has become much bolder.
Yan Ling was afraid that Yuan Yuan would be squeezed, so she kept her in her arms the whole time.
He teased her, "So, is Yuanyuan happy?"
"I'm happy, it's just a pity my brother didn't come." The little guy was still thinking about his brother at this moment.
"Mom, let me hug you."
After all, Yuanyuan is not light, and her mother must have been tired after carrying her all the way.
“I’m quite muscular, so I’m not tired at all. You’re so small and thin now, I’m worried you’ll get tired.”
Yan Ling held Yuan Yuan tightly, unwilling to let go.
Su Jingjing had no choice but to put her hand down.
The four arrived at the large shopping mall.
Dong Qin looked up at the tall buildings in front of her and asked curiously, "Little sister, where is this?"
"Sister-in-law, this is a big shopping mall; they sell everything here."
Su Jingjing explained, "It's almost Chinese New Year, let's go inside and take a look."
Yan Ling assumed her daughter just wanted to spend money again, so she didn't think too much about it, since her son-in-law's family was well-off anyway.
But the moment she stepped inside, her eyes were still dazzled.
This...this is simply heaven, so luxurious, even more powerful than the supply and marketing cooperative.
She had a feeling that she might get lost here.
Su Jingjing pointed to the side, "Mom, sister-in-law, let's go take a look over there."
"Okay, okay."
The two followed in her footsteps.
Upon closer inspection, I realized that the clothes here weren't suitable for my daughter's age; they seemed more like...
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