There were not many people taking the bus. As soon as they got on the bus, Huang Lili pulled Song Li to sit in the back row.
Several other military wives also found seats to sit in pairs.
Wang Xiuxiu and the sister-in-law named Dahong were sitting right in front of Song Li.
As soon as she sat down, Dahong's sister-in-law began to speak up for Wang Xiuxiu, "Xiuxiu, your mother-in-law is getting more and more unreasonable. To be honest, it's all because of you and Li Jianguo.
It is right to be filial to elders, but you cannot be blindly filial.
Your mother-in-law is like that and is not worthy of filial piety. Logically, you should be strong and let your mother-in-law know how powerful you are.
Your mother-in-law is a typical bully who only bullies the weak and fears the strong. The more you compromise, the more she thinks you are easy to talk to, and the more likely she is to bully you. Once you become strong, she will definitely be afraid of you. "
The best example I just mentioned is that when Old Lady Li met Captain Fu’s wife, she was as frightened as an old dog.
Mrs. Wang, who was sitting in front of the two of them, couldn't help but agree, "Dahong is right, Xiuxiu, you are too soft-hearted, and your mother-in-law thinks you are easy to bully."
Wang Xiuxiu held the hem of her clothes tightly, bit her lip, and nodded slightly, "Thank you sisters-in-law for your kindness. From now on... I will not indulge her anymore."
The sisters-in-law said that she was right, she really couldn't compromise and be weak anymore, not only for herself, but also for her children.
Thinking of Mrs. Li's visit to the family compound this time, Wang Xiuxiu clenched her fists more vigorously.
Song Li was sitting behind Wang Xiuxiu and happened to see her clenching her fists and pinching the hem of her clothes. Veins appeared on her fists, and she thought she was really going to stand up this time.
I couldn't help feeling happy in my heart, and quietly lit a candle for Mrs. Li. It seemed that the good days of the old woman were about to end.
…
Half an hour later, the bus arrived at Yangshu Town.
Mrs. Wang and Huang Lili came mainly to accompany Song Li to buy things today.
In one car, the two said hello to the other sisters-in-law, and everyone drove away.
Huang Lili asked Song Li, "Big sister, what are you going to buy today?"
Song Li took out a piece of paper from her bag and handed it over, "Sister-in-law, everything you want to buy is on it."
Huang Lili took the paper and looked at it, she was dumbfounded.
A whole page of paper is filled with words. Do I need to buy something for this?
Is this... too much?
I wanted to persuade Song Li to buy less, but I found that the things on the paper could not be used in daily life.
Huang Lili: “…”
Huang Lili handed the paper in her hand to Mrs. Wang beside her and said, "Mr. Wang, little sister Song wants to buy more things. What do you think about us going together?" If we all go together, we may not be able to buy all the things on the paper by the time we get home.
Auntie Wang looked at the paper full of words, the corners of her mouth twitched, and she glanced at Song Li consciously.
Seeing her bright little face and unique dress, I swallowed my words when I wanted to persuade her.
Forget it. Looking at Xiao Song's appearance, she doesn't seem to be someone who can endure hardships. She can buy whatever she wants!
Anyway, it doesn't cost her money.
"Let's do as you say, Director. Take Xiaosong with you, and we'll start the process. We'll try to get everything ready before the Chinese New Year."
Song Li knew that she bought too many things, but she had no choice but to buy only the things she needed on a daily basis.
If you can buy everything at once, try to buy everything at once.
Upon hearing this, she quickly took out a large group of money from her pocket and handed it to Sister Wang, "Sister-in-law, is this 10 yuan enough?"
Sister Wang folded the paper in half, tore it in half, and gave half to Director Huang next to her. She glanced at the other half and nodded, "It's enough. If it's not enough, put it on first and you can give it to me at the end." Looking at Song Li's expression, she didn't think she would refuse to pay.
Mrs. Wang is very confident in Song Li.
Mrs. Wang took the money and half a piece of paper and left.
Director Huang took Song Li to the other side.
Song Li could buy things not only at the supply and marketing cooperative, but also outside, and the prices outside were cheaper than at the supply and marketing cooperative.
Although individual transactions are not officially allowed yet, the control is not as strict as before, and small vendors selling things can be seen everywhere on the street.
"Sister Song, things on the street are cheaper than at the supply and marketing cooperative. Let's take a look first. If you don't like it, we can go to the supply and marketing cooperative. Is that okay with you?"
Song Li stopped at a stall selling coarse flowers and replied with a smile, "I listen to my sister-in-law. I prefer to walk around this street outside rather than go to the supply and marketing cooperative."
Yangshu Town is not very big, but it has a strong atmosphere of fireworks.
It's very similar to the rural market when I was a kid.
Song Li hasn't been to the rural market for a long time.
She has loved being lively since she was a child.
The two walked and stopped on the street. After a while, Song Li's backpack was full, and Huang Lili also carried a big bag.
Jiang Lili looked at the big bag inside and fell into deep thought.
She thought it would take at least two hours to buy all the items on the paper, but she finished them in less than half an hour.
In fact, Song Li was the most straightforward customer she had ever met.
She buys whatever she sees without even comparing or negotiating the price. She pays whatever the other person wants.
I have to ask her to follow me, otherwise I'll be taken advantage of today.
"Sister Song, you can't be so straightforward when buying things in the future." Huang Lili advised kindly.
No matter who has money, it won't be blown away by the wind. She felt sorry for Xiao Song's money!
Song Li humbly accepted the advice, "Sister-in-law, I know now. I will pay attention to it in the future."
This is not the first time I buy things here. Don’t you know the tricks of buying things here?
This time, Mrs. Huang taught her a lesson, and she already knew the tricks of buying things.
In the future, we will definitely try to lower the price, even half the price, and we will also compare prices.
Song Li said she was serious, but Huang Lili was worried.
She sighed and said, "You should bring your sister-in-law with you when you buy things in the future!" Looking at Xiao Song's face, she seemed to be the one who could bargain.
Song Li felt that Huang Lili looked down upon her.
She wanted to prove it to Huang Lili.
"Sister-in-law, I really learned it. If you don't believe me, let's go find Sister-in-law Wang now. She probably hasn't bought all her things yet. Let her buy the remaining things. You and Sister-in-law Wang stand by and check."
That's a good idea.
Huang Lili took Song Li to find Wang's wife.
When Wang Saozi heard that the two men were looking for her, she readily handed the papers in her box to Song Li and said, "Except for the ones in front, the others have not been bought yet. Thank you, little Song sister, for the rest." After that, she stood with Huang Lili and began to watch the excitement.
Neither of them is optimistic about Song Li.
But Song Li's next performance stunned everyone.
The merchant sold something for one dollar, but she would force him to pay half of it as soon as he opened his mouth.
"50 cents!" He didn't feel guilty at all.
Mrs. Wang saw clearly that the merchant's face turned green with anger.
Worried that Song Li would be beaten, she poked Director Huang's arm and whispered, "Director, are you sure that little Song won't bargain?"
The merchant was speechless, and he still can't bargain?
Even if she was asked, she would not dare to lower the price by half, at most she could only lower it by a dime or two.
Huang Lili swallowed her saliva and said, "This is indeed the first time that Xiao Song has negotiated a price."
Sister Wang: “…”
"Sister Song has a strong learning ability."
Huang Lili: “…” How strong, too strong, stronger than even her sister-in-law among the family members.
Song Li seemed to have found a new hobby, and she kept lowering prices from the entrance of the town to the end of the town.
There is a peddler selling things on the street. His biggest gain today is not how much he sells, but the fact that he got to know a lesbian who is very good at bargaining.
Although I don't know Song Li's name, she is famous in Yangshu Town.