Chapter 24 Wang Rulan delivers the letter
"Weigh three pounds for me."
Lin Yiyi's generous attitude made Song Xiaohua very happy.
Just when I thought this thing was hard to sell, I sold nearly half of it in one go.
When you are bored in the village, you can buy some to satisfy your hunger. Ox tongue biscuits are very similar to modern lasagna, with a crispy surface and soft and glutinous filling inside. The only difference is the shape. This one is in the shape of a long skateboard, which looks delicious.
Lin Yiyi looked at the women's leather shoes on the counter.
The styles are monotonous and not good-looking, they are all big-toed ones instead of the small round-toed ones on her feet.
They were bulky and outdated. The original owner's leather shoes were bought in a big city, and there was definitely no such fashionable style in town.
Lin Yiyi had no choice but to buy two pairs of white sneakers and a few pairs of socks, which were similar to modern white canvas shoes.
The total cost was sixteen dollars and twenty cents.
After a shopping spree.
After leaving the supply and marketing cooperative, Lin Yiyi prepared to go to the state-owned restaurant for a meal. Zhao's mother didn't allow her to use oil when cooking, so every meal would have to be boiled. After walking a long way to the town, she decided to go to a restaurant.
Isn’t the original purpose of getting married to eat better?
Isn't there a famous saying that goes like this? Never forget your original intention.
When she passed the post office, she passed it without a second thought.
The thing about sending a letter home was just something she made up.
It's simply impossible.
It was still early when we arrived at the state-owned restaurant, and meals would not be served until after 4 o'clock.
Lin Yiyi asked for directions to the scrap collection station, ready to buy some things to take back. She saw a large shed outside a wall, filled with all kinds of broken furniture, books, newspapers, and bottles and jars.
Lin Yiyi came here purely to try her luck and kill time, to see if she could find some books to read. It would be even better if she could find a bargain.
After searching for a long time, I saw a vase with cracked glaze. The color was quite nice and I planned to take it home to use for flower arrangement.
I knocked on it gently and heard a crisp sound. It must be a good thing.
"Girl, feel free to look around. We can negotiate if you find a suitable price."
The old man sitting on a small stool and smoking a pipe greeted him.
Lin Yiyi responded and rummaged around for a while.
A dirty lace curtain was dug out from a broken cabinet. I didn't know which rich man's house it came from. When I opened it, I found that it was not damaged except for being a little dirty.
She was delighted, because the sun was so glaring in the house where she lived that she could see clearly what was going on inside the house from outside when she was sleeping during the day, so she had to cover herself tightly every day in the house.
It's okay in winter, but it's very inconvenient in summer. You can take it home, wash it and use it.
After choosing, I asked the old man directly: "How much do these cost?"
The old man looked at the vase, rags, and two old books she had chosen, and held out a hand: "Five dollars."
"It's too expensive. I don't think even one dollar is worth it. I only offer one dollar because you are old and it's not easy for you to stand in the cold wind."
Lin Yiyi bargained with the old man in an attitude of respecting the elderly, and Zhao Sheng gave her twenty yuan. She had three yuan and eighty cents left after spending a lot at the scrap yard. She spent all the money and had no money left to buy buns.
"Girl, if you think it's too expensive, don't buy it. Three dollars, no less!"
"Oh, sir, can you make it cheaper? Look, this vase is full of cracks.
And I don't know if this net will work well after I buy it to catch fish. It just takes up space if you leave it there. Can you make it cheaper? I'll give in to you and give you one dollar and fifty cents each!"
After Lin Yiyi finished speaking, she took out the money and put it in the old man's hand, unilaterally choosing to make the deal. Seeing that the old man did not object immediately, she packed up her things and prepared to leave.
The old man was so stunned by the girl's actions that he couldn't recover for a long time.
Thinking that it was indeed what she said, I nodded and followed her.
Out of the scrap yard.
Carrying a big bag of things and with very little money left, the plan of going to eat out was ruined.
Lin Yiyi bought two meat buns to fill her stomach first, and used the remaining money to buy eight large meat buns and wrapped them in oil paper. Thinking that the Zhao family’s meals did not contain oil, she packed them up and took them back as an extra dish for everyone.
Almost spent all the money.
Lin Yiyi walked and stopped along the way, staggering back, and was not lucky enough to get a ride like last time.
When I stepped into the Zhao family's courtyard, everyone in the Zhao family was sitting at the dining table in the yard eating dinner.
Lin Yiyi stole a glance at the dining table and saw that there was indeed no oil on the table. There were pickled vegetables, cold shredded radish, corn cakes and corn porridge.
After taking a few steps into the house and putting the things away, Lin Yiyi took the oil paper bag out again and said to everyone, "I brought back the meat buns. They are still hot."
He opened the oil paper package, took one out and handed it to Xiao Tiedan. Seeing that everyone was stunned, he urged, "Eat it. It won't taste good if it gets cold."
Donkey Egg and Dog Egg were so happy that they stretched out their hands to pick up the dumplings and started to eat them. Their mouths were full of oil and they did not forget to say flattering words, "Great! We have meat buns to eat. I am so greedy. Second Aunt, you are really rich."
Lazy people don't work.
How much does it cost to go to town to send a letter and buy so many things?
Wang Caihong felt a pain in her heart just thinking about it.
When he saw the big bag of meat buns that Lin Yiyi put on the table, he got even more angry. What a waste of money.
Who would dare to eat these precious white flour meat buns during festivals?
Zhao's mother Wang Caihong had a stern face. She slammed her chopsticks on the table and asked, "Why are you carrying so many things when you go out to mail a letter? You shouldn't be so extravagant even if you have money. You don't know how expensive food, rice, oil and salt are if you don't manage the household. You don't earn the money, but you spend it without thinking?"
Lin Yiyi: “…”
She really shouldn't have bought buns. Her good intentions were criticized. If she had known, she should have bought a tornado pineapple.
"Second Aunt, these meat buns are so delicious. Dad, Mom, Grandpa, and Grandma, please eat some too."
Such delicious food, I don’t know what the adults are waiting for. Goudan took a bite of the bun and a mouthful of green onion dipped in sauce. His little face was puffed up from eating and he felt very happy.
Ma Dongmei: This second sister-in-law is really stubborn. She was criticized for using too much oil at noon, but now she dares to buy meat buns and eat them secretly before coming back.
Zhao Li ate the meat bun without changing his expression and gave one to his wife as well.
Let him do whatever he wants. If he quarrels a little more, he will have one more meat bun. It’s none of his business.
Mother Zhao felt that the new daughter-in-law was too careless and needed to be taught more. She wanted to speak again, but was interrupted by Father Zhao, "Okay, stop talking, second daughter-in-law, let's eat together when you come back."
"Yiyi, are you there?"
At this moment, shouts were heard outside the yard. Wang Rulan asked along the way and finally found the Zhao family, with a letter in her hand.
After shouting again, he saw that the door was not locked and pushed it open.
Wang Rulan raised her signature smile and handed her a letter: "Yiyi, so you are at home, I'm so sorry to come at this time.
I went to town to pick up the mail today and I happened to see your letter, so I brought it back to you."
The Zhao family was having dinner in the yard. Upon hearing this, they all looked at the innocent-looking female educated youth.
Lin Yiyi stared at Wang Rulan with a strange look on her face. This woman must be up to something again, otherwise she wouldn't be so kind to come to her house just to deliver a letter. She said in a calm tone, "Thank you very much, Lanlan. You should go back soon too."
I have no idea what she is here for, so it's better to get rid of this annoying girl first.
"Okay then. I'm leaving now."
Wang Rulan took a few steps and then turned back, blinked, and kindly reminded, "This letter was sent to the town half a month ago. It took you so long to get it.
Don't delay anything important, Yiyi, you must reply to your brother Jianchang as soon as you read this letter, otherwise it will make people anxious, he has always helped you a lot. "
After dropping this bombshell, Wang Rulan revealed an ambiguous smile on her face, turned around and left the Zhao family.
Jianchang
Who is this person?
Feeling several pairs of eyes staring at her, Lin Yiyi felt extremely nervous.
Could there not be so many hidden plots in this novel? Lin Yiyi felt a little uneasy. Her subconscious intuition told her that the content of this letter must not be seen by the Zhao family.
She is now the daughter-in-law of the Zhao family.
This brother has to draw a clear line.
Lin Yiyi felt uneasy, but she pretended to be calm and put the letter in her trouser pocket. She slowly drank half a bowl of porridge and prepared to go back to the house.
Mother Zhao felt something was wrong and asked, "Second son's wife, who is this brother Jianchang?"
"He's my cousin, the son of my uncle. We grew up together."
Lin Yiyi was talking nonsense without blushing when she lied. She didn't even know who this person was, so she could only make up a story that they were a relative.
"Then I'll go back to the house first. I'm a little tired after walking around for the whole afternoon."
Lin Yiyi remained calm, greeted everyone and slipped into the house.
After locking the door, he stood behind it and quickly opened the envelope. Lin Yiyi's heart was about to jump out of her chest!!!
"My dear, I am glad to hear from you..."
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