The things in Mu Ruanruan's house were simple, and they didn't rummage through the drawers and cabinets too much. They just looked at the things displayed outside. The quality was indeed slightly better, and some things were more exquisite, but the quantity was small.
Wang Yue'e was holding a blue and white porcelain rice bowl and exclaimed, "Mu, this bowl of yours is not cheap."
Mu Ruanruan smiled and said, "What are you talking about, Auntie? A bowl isn't made of gold. Even if it's a little expensive, how much more expensive can it be? What's more, I'm alone, and you all have families to support. So, all in all, you don't spend more money than me."
Everyone agreed: "Yes, there are five people in our family, and we need at least five bowls. Those wasteful things get bumped and knocked from time to time, and they might even break. Throughout the year, it costs a lot of money just to buy and repair bowls."
"That's right. Mu Zhiqing lives alone, so it's really better to buy a better bowl. After all, it won't break if I use it myself."
"Oh, this paper and this basin are of good quality. Mu Zhiqing really knows how to buy things carefully. This little towel is quite nice."
These people were looking here and touching there, and Mu Ruanruan couldn't stop them. She could only introduce them to each of them one by one. Everyone was interested in her daily necessities.
I also checked her rice jar. There was half a bag of rice in it. It was a bit rich but not exaggerated. There was no meat. There was a handful of green vegetables on the table. They were wilted and not as good as the ones in everyone's home.
"Who is talking nonsense? Mu Zhiqing's conditions are better, but they are also very meticulous and calculated. Who is so talkative?"
Aunt Wang took the only small green apple on the table, cut it in half without washing it, and gave half to the director of women's affairs. Director Zhao didn't take it, so she took it herself, biting it while speaking for Mu Ruanruan.
"Yes, Mu Zhiqing lives alone and is from the city, so it's normal for things to be more exquisite. Buying better and more durable ones will actually save money."
"Yes, yes, yes. My vegetable sink broke within two months of use. Mu Zhiqing's is quite thick, so it should last for a year or two."
Many of them were drooling over Mu Ruanruan's things. They were reluctant to put them down and even rubbed the bristles of their toothbrushes repeatedly.
This made Mu Ruanruan lose her temper.
However, these women stay in the village all year round, facing only children and fields, and have never seen the world.
If they can't even fill their stomachs, how can they care about the quality? Most people just come to join in the fun and have no ill intentions.
If Mu Ruanruan got angry, firstly, she would hurt those innocent people, and secondly, she would fall into the trap of some people. Anyway, these things were not worth much money, and she could just replace them all in a while.
Since she wanted to play, Mu Ruanruan played with her.
Seeing her so calm and composed, everyone felt that she was indeed very gentle and praised her highly.
Even the director of the women's department praised her.
"What is this?" the speaker said loudly.
Everyone's attention was drawn to the bottle of Taobao that had been stolen by Qiu Mei.
"Director Zhao, please smell it, it smells so good."
Director Zhao leaned over to smell it, but didn't say anything. Although this thing was uncommon, it was actually not that rare.
Everyone at home has a big facial cleanser, and Director Zhao also buys one for himself. It’s not a big deal if the little girl buys a better one and it’s a little rare.
Everyone thought this thing smelled very good. You squeezed a little, I squeezed a little, and smeared it on our faces, but no one said anything, nor did anyone think there was anything unreasonable about this thing appearing on Mu Ruanruan's desk.
On the contrary, Sun Lili was in a dilemma and felt awkward.
"Sister, this thing is quite expensive." She still didn't give up.
"Ah, is it very expensive? My family sent it to me. I don't know. It shouldn't be too expensive. After all, it's just something to wipe your face. How expensive can it be?" Mu Ruanruan pretended to be innocent.
It was obvious that Sun Lili was deliberately making things difficult for him, and the director's face began to look unhappy.
"That's right, no matter how expensive it is, it's just a face wipe." someone said.
"But it does smell good, Lili, you should try it." someone else said.
Sun Lili didn't move.
"If you don't try it, then I'll try it." The man took the thing from Sun Lili's hand, carefully squeezed out a little, and applied it on his face.
“It smells really good.”
People will not believe in things beyond their ability. People of this era will not believe that later skin care products can be sold at such a high price. In their minds, there will be some difference in price between better and worse products, but it will not be too big.
Not to surprise them.
Therefore, no matter how much Sun Lili and Qiu Mei hinted, no one would turn their attention to this.
Instead, everyone is more concerned about food, and Mu Ruanruan just cooks a little and eats a little, so there won't be too much food left here. Naturally, people won't think she is extravagant, but instead think she knows how to live.
If you are hardworking, know how to plan and don't waste, how poor can you be?
"That's enough, have you made enough of this?" the director finally spoke.
Everyone quieted down, and those who wanted to take the opportunity to touch things quickly withdrew their hands, regretting that they were not quick enough.
The director held Mu Ruanruan's hand with an embarrassed look on her face. She was very dissatisfied with what happened today and felt even more sorry for Mu Ruanruan.
She said softly, "We're here today because someone anonymously reported you to the village, saying you live an extravagant life and have issues with your conduct. If that's the case, we at the Women's Federation have an obligation to come and clarify the situation, which is why we've come to disturb Teacher Mu."
Mu Ruanruan: "It's okay, I'm willing to be examined."
Director: "I've checked your stuff and verified the rumors. They're all groundless. The anonymous letter also mentioned that you bought dozens of kilograms of meat on the black market."
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