Daily Life in the 70s-Chapter 191: Shopping on the Street

Yiguang had finished preparing the items, making Minmin’s part much faster.

The following day, they stayed inside the dormitory without going out and almost completed these tasks. Then they just waited for Yiguang to take the introduction letter to the porcelain shop for the batch of boxes.

Seeing that the cosmetics were essentially ready, Minmin felt free to do other things.

Yiguang had bought her a train ticket for the 5th, the same day as her Cultural Troupe comrades and even in the same batch, likely considering it would be better to have companions as they were also returning to Q city.

Yiguang thought about those awful encounters she had had on the train when she was coming here and was extremely worried.

Minmin was happy with his decision, feeling much safer being with Qiao Ying and the others.

So Minmin discussed with Yiguang about inviting everyone for a meal before leaving, including their neighbors. She had been there quite long and had received so much help from everyone that it felt right to invite them over for a simple meal.

But Yiguang gave her a look, his eyebrows slightly raising, "Wife, are you sure about hosting a banquet in our tiny room? Tell me, who do you plan to invite?"

Minmin listed for him: "A few sisters-in-law who spoke with me, and not the distant ones. Your close comrades too, see who’s around, let’s invite them too. And there’s Qiao Ying, the head of the Cultural Troupe, and Minister Xia..."

As she continued, Yiguang held her hand and chuckled, "With the list you’re naming, we wouldn’t fit everyone even if we didn’t set up tables. And who’s going to cook the meals? Wouldn’t it be you? Could you manage that? How would you even arrange those dishes? Do you have a plan?"

Minmin hesitated, looking at him and sighing deeply, "Then what do you suggest?"

Yiguang stroked her head, thinking to himself that his young wife, despite her age, wasn’t very adept at managing household matters.

He softly told her, "Minmin, let’s not invite anyone this time. After we move to the new residential building later, we can invite everyone then. We’ll have more space and time to arrange everything. You’ve already made up for everyone with the makeup help, and that’s enough familiarity for now. I’ll also give Minister Xia a heads-up; we don’t need to be too formal."

His wife had such a personality—never liking to owe anyone, and always looking to repay even the smallest favor. Yet, sometimes this formal niceness made her seem distant from those close to her.

Yiguang suggested, "Aren’t you still planning to buy gifts in the downtown area? See if Qiao Ying is free. I’ll ask Xiao Xu to take you guys there, and you can discuss traveling back together with her."

Minmin’s eyes lit up, "Great."

Coincidentally, she was about to go find Qiao Ying, and just like telepathy, Qiao Ying came to her dorm to visit. ƒгeewebnovёl.com

When she arrived, she asked about the cosmetics, eager to finalize the arrangements for everyone before leaving.

Minmin pulled her to sit down, reassured her with the information, and then discussed their preparations for the past few days. "There’s not much left to do, everyone is packing their bags. Some people want to go out for a stroll, buy some local goods to take back, and there’s this famous meat bun I really want to try. I was thinking of asking for a day off from the leader."

After finishing, she looked at Minmin with persuasive eyes, meaning clear.

Minmin laughed, it was such a coincidence. She shared her own plans with Qiao Ying.

Qiao Ying burst into laughter, patted her shoulder, and said, "I told you we think alike!"

Minmin smirked.

They had agreed to meet on the 4th, so they took Xiao Xu’s car downtown.

Before Yang Peimin came, she had already written down everything she wanted to buy on a piece of paper. Qiao Ying glanced at the paper filled with writing in her hand, surprisingly asked, "Is this moving house or giving gifts?"

Yang Peimin laughed, "Not at all, some are just options. I’m not sure what to buy, so I wrote down a few things."

"You’re really thoughtful, Peimin."

"Am I not a good friend? I plan to pick out a gift for you too." Having spent a lot of time together, Yang Peimin had revealed her true character, giggling and enjoying making little jokes.

Qiao Ying nodded heartily, "Then I’ll be waiting."

Neither of them had communicated about it, but they intuitively went to the Overseas Chinese Store first.

Qiao Ying whispered to her, "I didn’t expect it to come early, a whole week early. Usually, it’s always pushed back, never early. I wasn’t prepared, thinking that I’d wait until I got home, which would have been just right. Last time at home, I bought some fine cotton sanitary pads from the Overseas Chinese Store. They’re not uncomfortable, and I’ve become accustomed to them. But now it’s come suddenly, and I still need to buy those."

Yang Peimin nodded understandingly, she needed to buy them too.

Qiao Ying and she just smiled at each other, then walked hand in hand into the Overseas Chinese Store.

When she had come, she had mentioned it to Shen Yiguang, and then when she returned in the evening, she had received some exchange coupons from him. She was planning to buy underwear as well.

Qiao Ying, acting like an old hand, started selecting products with Yang Peimin. There were two kinds of sanitary pads, both imported, with English written on the packaging. Qiao Ying meticulously explained which one was comfortable and which absorbed faster.

Yang Peimin couldn’t help but become curious about her family background. You see, not just anyone could get exchange coupons from the Overseas Chinese Store, yet Qiao Ying not only had them but seemed to use them frequently.

However, she wouldn’t ask; after all, making friends wasn’t about trading family backgrounds.

By the time they walked out of the store, their hands were filled with a multitude of items.

Xiao Xu was waiting at the door; seeing the large bags of stuff they were carrying, his eyes instantly widened.

He was thinking just like Yang Peimin had earlier, what kind of person could get so many exchange coupons.

Of course, he didn’t know that most of the items were Yang Peimin’s; Qiao Ying had only bought a pack of sanitary pads.

Qiao Ying said to Yang Peimin, "It’s good we have Xiao Xu."

But the perceptive Xiao Xu didn’t even wait for her to ask before he proactively took their bags.

Having a man help carry things made shopping much more relaxed.

Then they moved on to the department store, where Yang Peimin bought clothes, food, and supplements for her family. Watching her pay without even blinking, Qiao Ying remarked, "This lady’s background isn’t simple either, definitely rich, a kindred spirit. Her carefree demeanor is something I can’t even match."

However, Qiao Ying was only a spectator; she said to Yang Peimin, "This month’s salary has already gone on cosmetics and sanitary pads."