Chang Le hugged her mother's arm, rested her head on her shoulder, and said with a longing look:
"Mom, my second uncle said that the factory over there is very big and has a wide variety of fabrics. I want to go and see it."
Bai Xiaoyue said gently, "Chang Le, don't rush, let me think about it."
Yan Ci frowned when he heard Bai Xiaoyue say that Chang Le wanted to go to the military market:
"Nonsense, the little girl is going to suffer like that. The ride is not only very bumpy, but also freezing cold, and the roads are not safe either."
Bai Xiaoyue said angrily, "It must have been Second Brother who instigated Chang Le. It's really infuriating."
Yan Ci comforted his wife, saying, "Don't worry, I'll go ask and then we'll make a plan."
Bai Xiaoyue frowned and said:
“Aci, I’m worried about Changle. She’s determined to go there now. She’s been stubborn since she was little and will never give up once she gets what she wants. I’m afraid she’ll run away on her own.”
Yan Ci patted his wife on the back and said, "Wife, don't worry, I'll go ask Wenyi first."
When Yan Ci heard Bai Wenyi say that Lin Xiao would still take them to the market to buy cloth, his displeasure instantly reached its peak.
He told Bai Wenyi directly that Chang Le was not going and that they should go by themselves.
Bai Wenyi pulled Yan Ci aside and said, "Chang Le doesn't have to go, but you have to come with me. I feel uneasy without you by my side."
Yan Ci glanced at him: "No, Xiao Yue doesn't agree."
Bai Wenyi pleaded:
"Yan Ci, please help me. The factory doesn't have much money to begin with. I want to buy some cheap fabric, make clothes, and sell them to make some money so that the villagers can have a better year during the New Year."
Yan Ci looked at him with disdain:
"Stop playing the victim. Does the factory not make money if it doesn't buy fabric from the market?"
Bai Wenyi said pitifully:
"Yan Ci, don't say that. I'm doing this all for the factory."
You have no idea how much pressure my father was under when I took over this factory.
If I don't produce some results, I'll be embarrassed to continue managing next year.
Yan Ci remained silent, not wanting to watch Bai Wenyi's performance, and strode away.
Bai Wenyi hadn't made any moves for several days, and Chang Le hadn't said anything about going out either, so Bai Xiaoyue was relieved and settled down at home to write.
That night, everyone was getting ready to go to sleep.
Ye Changxing brought a lot of gifts to Bai Xiaoyue's door. She was a little surprised. In the past, Changxing would only come to deliver gifts at the end of the twelfth lunar month. Why did he come earlier this year?
She asked, puzzled, "Changxing, it's not even the New Year yet, why are you carrying so many bags?"
Ye Changxing grinned and said, "Auntie, I went out for a while and brought back some small gifts for Ruyi, Changle, and Xiaobai."
Bai Xiaoyue asked Ye Changxing with great interest, "Where are we going?"
Ye Changxing: "I went to Haishi."
Bai Xiaoyue: "Oh, you went to a big city! You brought back a gift from so far away, that's so thoughtful of you."
Yan Ci asked, "Changxing, have you eaten?"
Ye Changxing nodded: "Uncle Yan, I ate before I came."
Yan Ci dismissed him, saying, "Then go and share them with your younger siblings!"
Ye Changxing hurried out to distribute the gifts. Ruyi, Changle, and Xiaobai were all waiting for him in the outer room.
He first took out a large box and gave it to Ruyi. Ruyi opened it and found a red woolen overcoat inside.
Chang Le told her to try it on quickly, and Ru Yi ran back to her room to change. She was a little shy and didn't come out for a while.
When she opened the door, Ye Changxing, Chang Le, and Xiao Bai were all stunned.
Every day I see everyone wearing black, blue, and gray, so when I suddenly see red, it's a refreshing sight.
The coat has a very elegant style and fits Ruyi perfectly, making her look tall and sophisticated.
Xiao Bai clapped her hands: "Sister Ruyi, you look especially beautiful in this dress!"
Chang Le also praised, "Brother, you have good taste. You picked the clothes well; they suit Ruyi very well."
Ruyi was a little embarrassed and said she would go back to her room to change her clothes.
Xiao Bai asked anxiously, "Brother Changxing, where's my gift?"
Ye Changxing quickly handed a box to Xiaobai, inside which was a set of comic books and a fountain pen.
Xiao Bai said thank you and went back to her room to read.
Only Ye Changxing and Chang Le remained in the room.
Chang Le asked slyly, "Brother, the clothes you bought for Ruyi weren't cheap, were they? Tell me how much they cost?"
Ye Changxing scratched his head and whispered, "120 yuan. Don't tell Ruyi."
Chang Le suddenly stood up and asked, "My god, 120 yuan for a piece of clothing?"
Ye Changxing nodded.
Chang Le laughed and said, "Brother, you're really willing to go to such lengths for Ruyi."
Ye Changxing said, "A lot of people buy this dress. I barely managed to snag one. Otherwise, I would have bought one for you too."
Chang Le laughed mischievously, "Brother, you actually still remember me? That's amazing!"
Ye Changxing took out a box and handed it to Chang Le: "I'll never forget Chang Le, no matter who else I forget!"
Chang Le, holding the box, asked, "Brother, what's this? It's so mysterious!"
Ye Changxing whispered, "It's what you wanted."
Chang Le curiously opened the box, her pupils dilated instantly, and she immediately closed it.
She asked urgently, "Brother, where did you get this?"
Seeing Chang Le's expression, Ye Changxing knew that the gift was exactly what she wanted.
"Do you like it? You said you wanted it once, and I happened to see some, so I got it for you."
Chang Le said with great joy, "Brother, I like it very much."
Then, with a hint of uncertainty, she added, "But isn't this gift too expensive? Mom will be unhappy if she finds out."
Ye Changxing waved his hand: "Don't worry, it's a gift from your brother, your aunt won't say anything."
Chang Le, holding the box, said, "Brother, wait a minute, I'll go ask now. If my mother doesn't agree, you can take it back!"
She called out from Bai Xiaoyue's door, "Mom, I'm coming in!"
Then, gently push the door open.
Bai Xiaoyue looked up and asked, "Changle, didn't Changxing say he brought gifts? Why didn't you go to see the gifts? What are you doing here?"
Chang Le carefully placed the box on the kang (a heated brick bed): "Uncle Yan, would you like to take a look?"
The couple exchanged a glance, and Yan Ci reached out and opened the box, his eyebrows twitching slightly.
Bai Xiaoyue glanced at it, then suddenly widened her eyes and looked at her daughter: "Where did you come from?"
Yan Ci asked, "Was it brought from Changxing?"
Chang Le nodded.
Bai Xiaoyue asked, "Is this a gift from Changxing?"
Chang Le nodded and asked cautiously, "Mom, can I accept it?"
Bai Xiaoyue looked at her daughter and asked, "Changle, do you like it?"
Chang Le nodded repeatedly, like a chick pecking at rice.
Seeing Chang Le's expression, Bai Xiaoyue didn't know what to say and looked to Yan Ci for help.
Upon receiving his wife's signal, Yan Ci immediately asked Chang Le, "Why would Chang Xing send you this?"
Chang Le thought for a moment before saying, "It must have been during a casual conversation when I casually mentioned that I liked it."
Yan Ci said, "Since Changxing is so kind, you should accept it!"
Chang Le was overjoyed and looked at her mother expectantly.
Looking at her daughter's pleading eyes, Bai Xiaoyue nodded and said:
"Your Uncle Yan has agreed, so you should keep it! You must keep it safe."
When Chang Le heard that her mother had agreed, she beamed and took the box away.
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