Lin Xiuyao asked, "Do you want to go shopping? How about going to your favorite jewelry store?"
Su Qingmeng thought for a moment and realized that she hadn't bought any jewelry in the six months since leaving the capital. "Okay, let's go to Liulichang and browse the antique shops."
The three of them changed their clothes and went out. Su Qingmeng wore a bucket hat for sun protection and also put a baseball cap on Kang Kang. "My dear son, you must take good care of your face. It's been getting dark lately. Is it from the sun at the swimming pool?"
Kang Kang chuckled, "Mom, am I cute?"
"Cute, Kang Kang is the cutest baby." Su Qingmeng patted his shoulder, "Go get your water cup."
"Oh," Kang Kang walked out of the house disappointedly. It seemed that there would be no soda to drink today. Soda was so delicious, but it was a pity that his mother didn't let him drink it. His mother said that if he drank too much soda, he would not grow taller. In order to grow taller, he had better endure it.
Su Qingmeng turned around and saw that Lin Xiuyao was also wearing a hat, and asked curiously, "Have you started using sunscreen too?" Lin Xiuyao has been really weird lately, secretly using her skincare products in the morning and applying her facial mask at night.
Lin Xiuyao shrugged. "I'm just worried that I'll get old and be disliked by you."
Su Qingmeng was speechless, "It's up to you." Anyway, she didn't lose out by having a handsome husband.
The three of them arrived at the jewelry store Tang Yanghua had introduced. The owner greeted them familiarly, "Has it been a while since you and your wife have been here?"
The owner of this shop probably has connections in Myanmar. The shop has a lot of jade and gemstones. His customers are all referred by acquaintances. The shop doesn't even have a sign. Lin Xiuyao said, "We moved. We haven't been in Beijing for the past six months."
The boss understood and thought, no wonder, these two people come to patronize once a month and buy jewelry worth thousands of dollars each time. It can be seen that this man dotes on his wife very much. This time they haven't come for so long, I thought there was something wrong with his business.
Lin Xiuyao asked: "Any new stuff?"
The boss took out a glass-type floating flower jade bracelet, a pair of dragon and phoenix cards, and a sapphire bracelet from the cabinet. Su Qingmeng checked them one by one. The jade gems at that time were not as expensive as they are in later generations, and the value of these jewelry mainly lies in the craftsmanship of the carving.
She looked at Lin Xiuyao, who started bargaining and finally bought it for 3,600 yuan. The boss also gave Kang Kang a gold peanut pendant.
After leaving the jewelry store, Su Qingmeng transferred the jewelry in her bag to her space and continued shopping. If it was accidentally broken or stolen, all her purchases would be in vain.
"Let's find a place to have lunch?" Su Qingmeng looked at her watch. "It's eleven o'clock."
"What do you want to eat?" Lin Xiuyao asked.
Kang Kang suggested: "Eat KFC."
"No, I just ate it two days ago." Su Qingmeng refused, "Let's eat something light."
"Tang Yanghua recommended a newly opened restaurant. I heard that the owner's ancestors were imperial chefs. Let's go and try it." Lin Xiuyao said.
The restaurant was not far away and they arrived there soon. Su Qingmeng looked around the quaint shop. The waiters in the shop were all wearing cheongsams and were very polite and courteous to the customers. It seemed that the target customers of this private restaurant were not ordinary people. After the menu was served, she confirmed her guess. The dishes in the restaurant were half as expensive as those in state-owned restaurants.
Su Qingmeng ordered Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. She really wanted to try the authentic flavor of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. She also checked the secret recipe prawns that Kang Kang liked. "What do you want to eat?"
Lin Xiuyao: "Let's order another steamed fish. It's enough for the three of us." They are not the kind of people who like to waste money. If they like it, they can come back next time.
After tasting the dish, Su Qingmeng said, "It's expensive for a reason. The chef's cooking skills are quite good."
The meal cost about a hundred yuan. The three of them walked out of the restaurant rubbing their stomachs. Kang Kang looked at Su Qingmeng expectantly, "It's delicious, Mom. Let's come back tomorrow."
Su Qingmeng nodded, "Let's stroll to Liulichang. It's only two blocks away."
There are several antique shops in Liulichang, selling calligraphy and paintings, bronze and stone artifacts, ceramics, and the four treasures of the study. Since they opened a domestic sales counter, they have bought dozens of antiques in the past two years, all of which are stored in the farm warehouse.
Every time, their first choice is to buy precious wood, followed by porcelain ornaments. They buy less other miscellaneous items. The two of them cannot tell the authenticity and value of the items, so they just go by their appearance.
After buying two wood carvings, a porcelain plate, and a painting, the three of them went to a nearby flea market stall. Su Qingmeng took a fancy to a string of agates, Lin Xiuyao bought a snuff bottle, and Kang Kang joined in the fun by taking a fancy to a pile of ancient coins.
The 1990s, when prices are soaring, are coming soon. Buying more value-preserving items now will be like making money.
The three of them returned home with a full load. Kang Kang asked, "Mom, where are my peanuts?"
Su Qingmeng reached into her bag and transferred the golden peanuts out of the space. "Do you want to wear it?"
Kang Kang nodded.
Su Qingmeng: "You are wearing jewelry now, do you want to change it?"
Kang Kang wears a jade pendant around his neck. Lin Xiuyao bought it for him before he was born, and Kang Kang has been wearing it since he was one year old.
Kang Kang hesitated. He knew that what he was carrying now was prepared by his father, who hoped that he would be safe and healthy. "I can take two."
Su Qingmeng: "...You don't feel tired either."
Kang Kang smiled ingratiatingly and hugged Su Qingmeng's thighs, "Mom."
"Okay, I'll change it for you," she took off Kang Kang's peace locket, untied the red rope, redesigned the knot, and tied the golden peanuts on it.
Kang Kang: "Thank you, Mom. You are so awesome." He kissed Su Qingmeng and skipped out to play.
Lin Xiuyao said, "This kid's taste hasn't changed much. He grabbed a gold ring as the first thing he got during the "Zhuazhou" ceremony, and he still likes gold jewelry now."
He said, "I'll call my hometown and ask about Lin Song's results. They should be out by now."
The call came to the village, and it was Lin Baoguo who answered, "Uncle, this is Xiuyao. How did Lin Song do on the college entrance examination?"
Lin Baoguo sighed, "Not very good, not even up to the admission score."
Lin Xiuyao: "What did my cousin say?"
Lin Baoguo: "He wants Lin Song to repeat a year. Lin Song is only 17 years old and is not in a hurry to work."
Lin Xiuyao: "What my cousin said makes sense. He's not even an adult yet. Let him work hard for another year."
Lin Baoguo thought that it would be a waste of time to study for another year with Lin Song's grades. He also saw that Lin Song's mind was not on studying. Lin Baoguo felt a little regretful that he should not have let his in-laws take care of his eldest grandson. The couple did not attach importance to education, and Lin Song's development was delayed.
"Let's not talk about him anymore. Each generation will take care of the next. Let Xiu Fengchou go. What about you guys?" Lin Baoguo asked.
Lin Xiuyao said: "We are doing well. We are in Beijing now. Qingmeng came back to participate in a writers' association exchange meeting. There are many well-known writers participating." He began to brag about his wife.
Lin Baoguo was used to it. He knew how much Lin Xiuyao loved his wife over the years. "Alright," he interrupted when he found a chance. "The phone bill is quite expensive. I'll hang up now."
Lin Xiuyao was disappointed, "Okay, goodbye, uncle."
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