Having made up her mind to go to the provincial capital, Bai Xiaoyue said to Yan Ci:
“Aci, first we need to get an introduction letter from your uncle. Without an introduction letter, you can’t move an inch.”
Call my second brother along and have him talk to my eldest uncle, saying we're going to help sell clothes, and also, ask him to get some extra food coupons to take with him.
Yan Ci nodded and went to do it, and the children cheered loudly.
Knowing that the family was going to the provincial capital, Li Mingyue was extremely envious.
Bai Xiaoyue said, "Mingyue, come with us!"
Li Mingyue was very tempted; it was the provincial capital! She had never been there before, but she was reluctant to spend the money.
That year, the family returned to the village penniless and had nothing. She and her husband started from scratch and had to raise two children, but they never managed to save any money.
This year, both Weiguo and I received subsidies for our jobs, which made life a little easier. We finally managed to save some money, but we still have to save it for our child's education.
After thinking it over, Li Mingyue shook her head and said:
"Xiaoyue, I think I'd better not go. The round-trip tickets, accommodation, and food will cost a lot of money!"
Chang Le said from the side, "Auntie, go ahead! You go and sell clothes for me, and I'll cover your food, lodging, and train tickets."
Li Mingyue's eyes widened: "Changle, is it true? How much money do you make from your clothes? And you can even cover my expenses?"
Chang Le said, "Auntie, don't worry, I'll take care of it." Then she went inside to tidy up.
Li Mingyue pointed to her back and said:
"Xiaoyue, look at how rich and arrogant your daughter is, aren't you going to do anything about it?"
Bai Xiaoyue laughed and said, "Mingyue, Changle invited you, so go ahead. We'll go to the big city and broaden our horizons too."
Li Mingyue went home and discussed it with Wang Weiguo.
Wang Weiguo said, "Wife, what a great opportunity! Let's take Ping'er and An'an to broaden their horizons."
"If the meat processing plant didn't need people, I'd like to go with you."
Li Mingyue was reluctant to go because she felt bad about the money.
“Weiguo, we finally managed to save up a little money. The three of us going out will cost 21 yuan just for the round-trip transportation, plus accommodation and food.”
Wang Weiguo advised:
"Honey, don't be reluctant. We both receive a monthly allowance now, so go with peace of mind. Take plenty of money and buy some things you like."
When Ping'er and An'an heard that they could go to a big city, they both cheered with joy.
Li Mingyue thought to herself, "Luckily, the village gave everyone a new set of clothes last year. Otherwise, how could I go to the big city wearing patched clothes?"
Bai Xiaoyue instructed the children at home:
"You three, remember this: don't be so kind as to act rashly! There are plenty of human traffickers and swindlers out there."
A seemingly kind and gentle old lady or a pitiful little girl in distress could both be accomplices of bad people.
Ping'er and An'an are going too. You two should keep an eye on each other and not get separated.
If you need to do anything, you must tell an adult first. Don't act on your own, understand?
Chang Le, Ru Yi, and Xiao Bai all nodded in unison, indicating that they understood.
Yan Ci told the three children to rest and said to Bai Xiaoyue, "Wife, relax and don't be too nervous!"
Bai Xiaoyue looked up and said, "I used to see news reports about so many women being sold to the mountains and imprisoned for life."
How terrible! Children are unaware of the wickedness of human nature; we must remind them more often.
Yan Ci nodded: "Wife, you're right, we should remind you, but don't worry too much."
Otherwise, if you're constantly worried and fearful, you'll lose the point of traveling.
You must trust our children; they are all intelligent and quick-witted.
Bai Xiaoyue hugged Yan Ci's waist and said, "Aci, I know, with you here, I'm still at ease!"
Yan Ci hugged his wife and said, "Take more money with you, so you'll have enough to buy anything you like. It's a rare trip, so spend what you need to spend."
Bai Xiaoyue: "Aci, keep some money with you! We'll each carry some, it's safer if we pack it separately."
I wonder if there are still thieves these days. I really miss mobile payments!
Yan Ci: "Okay, I'll pack some."
When Bai Wenyi finished loading the car and was ready to leave, Chang Le had not yet shown up.
Lin Xiao asked in confusion, "Brother Wen, why hasn't Chang Le arrived yet?"
Bai Wenyi raised an eyebrow and said, "Chang Le has already left by bus."
Lin Xiao was stunned for a moment, then immediately jumped up and said, "Why would a girl like her take a bus? It's so dangerous!"
Bai Wenyi: "She's not alone, she went with her whole family. Don't worry about her. Drive quickly, we'll meet up in the provincial capital."
Lin Xiao was dumbfounded. Yan Ci really went to such lengths to protect himself from him!
Bai Wenyi: "You're dumbfounded, aren't you! It wasn't for you; Yan Ci was taking the kids out to play."
Lin Xiao knew that there was only one bus a day to the provincial capital, and there was only one route.
He glanced at his watch; the bus hadn't left yet, so he could still catch it.
Besides Cui Yu, Bai Wenli also came along this time, and he also brought two bags of roasted melon seeds.
Yan Ci and Bai Xiaoyue, with their three children, and Li Mingyue, with their two children, set off early in the morning as a group of eight.
There weren't many people traveling; once you bought a ticket, you could get a seat on the train.
Because of the long journey, the driver even found a place for passengers to use the restroom halfway through the trip.
Bai Xiaoyue ate rice for everyone in the morning but didn't drink any water, so none of them went.
The journey was smooth and uneventful, and we arrived in the provincial capital on time.
After everyone got off the bus, Bai Xiaoyue said she was going to the restroom, and they all went together.
Upon entering the women's restroom, Bai Xiaoyue saw several squat toilets and thought it was good that she wouldn't be able to drug someone and sneak away.
As soon as she exited the station, Bai Xiaoyue saw Bai Wenli, Bai Wenyi, Lin Xiao, and Cui Yu standing in front of a truck.
Xiao Bai waved his hands hurriedly: "Big Uncle, Second Uncle!"
Bai Xiaoyue also greeted the others.
Yan Ci asked Bai Wenyi, "Where are you planning to go next?"
Bai Wenyi said, "Let's go eat first, then go to the machinery factory. There are many workers there."
Yan Ci asked, "Are you familiar with the road?"
Bai Wenyi: "This is my first time in the provincial capital, but Lin Xiao knows the way."
Bai Xiaoyue asked, "Shall we go or not?"
Bai Wenyi said confidently, "A few of us can go. You and Yan Ci can take the kids to play."
Bai Wenyi asked Chang Le, "Do you want to go with your second uncle?"
Chang Le looked at her mother.
Bai Xiaoyue said, "You can go if you want, or you can come with us for a walk first."
Chang Le said with some hesitation, "Mom, I want to sell clothes, but I also want to go to Hongqi Square with you!"
Yan Ci said, "Then go to the square, bring your clothes, you can sell them anywhere."
Chang Le thought about it and agreed. He turned to Bai Wenyi and said:
"Second Uncle, give me a copy of the letter of introduction from that garment factory, just in case."
Lin Xiao inwardly groaned; he had made a wasted trip!
Cui Yu, with keen insight, unloaded Chang Le's clothes from the car, two large bags in total.
Chang Le smiled and said, "Cui Yu, thank you!"
Cui Yu smiled shyly: "You're welcome!"
Bai Xiaoyue looked around:
"Let's find a guesthouse first, where we can eat in the canteen, and then meet up at the guesthouse after we're done."
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