Chapter 64: 64 Harmonious Family

Liu Yulan was the first to head out the door, leaving Wang Miaomiao a bit confused. Why wasn’t her mom playing by the usual rules this time…?

“Huh? Mom, do you want to take a break? We can go buy it ourselves.” Wang Miaomiao struggled a bit, hoping to use this opportunity to get her parents to talk things through and make up.

“No need for that trouble, it’s better if we all go together.” Liu Yulan’s eyes flickered; she understood what Miaomiao meant. But after being married for so long, especially in front of their children, she didn’t want to pretend not to hear.

“Why are you still squatting there? Is there gold on the ground? Didn’t you hear Miaomiao say she’s hungry?” Liu Yulan rolled her eyes at him in annoyance and said disdainfully, “You really have no sense.”

With that, she turned her head proudly and walked away…

Wang Baoxing cared so much about her that he could tell from her expression that she had forgiven him. It was their way of getting along after so many years of marriage.

That glance from her made him feel refreshed and energized.

He cracked a goofy smile, immediately got up with a swift stride, squeezed past Wang Miaomiao beside Liu Yulan, and followed closely behind her steps, “Yulan, slow down, there’s a step ahead…”

“Hmph, like I need you to tell me.”

“Hehe…”

Wang Miaomiao was dumbfounded watching their backs.

“Pandi, let’s hurry up too; you must be starving. It’s already half past twelve.” Yang Zhigang glanced at his watch and quietly took Wang Pandi’s hand, “Be careful of the steps ahead…”

“Hmph, like I need you to tell me. Hehe…” Wang Pandi mimicked her mother’s tone and couldn’t help but laugh first.

Wang Miaomiao…

“Sis, hurry up! Didn’t you say you were hungry?” Wang Jia Bao urged his dazed sister.

“Hmph, like I need you to tell me!” After saying that, she seemed to regain a point, lifted her head, puffed out her chest, and followed with big strides. “The last one locks the door.”

Wang Jia Bao was dumbfounded… then suddenly chuckled, thought of something, and locked the door obediently, jogging to catch up. “Sis, wait for me.”

At noon, the family had the chance to experience the grandiosity of a state-owned restaurant in J City, which was far better than the ones in Red Star Town.

Since it was rare to visit a big restaurant, Liu Yulan went all out, ordering eight dishes for the six of them, leaving them full and with greasy lips.

Wang Miaomiao ate until she was stuffed, mostly because she was overwhelmed by the lovey-dovey couples, turning her sorrow into appetite, which inevitably led to overeating…

Yang Zhigang and Wang Pandi were always like that, serving each other dishes and soup non-stop during meals. Today, her dad was particularly attentive, smiling foolishly even when her mom gave him back just one dish. She couldn’t bear to watch.

Yet, she was still pleased that her parents had reconciled.

After lunch, Liu Yulan took the family to browse the supply and marketing cooperative in J City. Once there, she went straight to the watch counter. “Miaomiao, see if you like any of them, let’s buy one.”

“Huh? Really?” Wang Miaomiao was overjoyed, hugging Liu Yulan tightly, “Thanks, Mom.”

“Why thank me? This is your own earning.” Liu Yulan smiled and explained to Wang Jia Bao and Wang Pandi, “This watch purchase ticket and money are the rewards Miaomiao got for her first place last time. You two don’t have them, so don’t be envious.”

“Mom, you’re overthinking. We definitely won’t.” Wang Pandi quickly reassured, having money herself now, she truly wouldn’t envy her sister. If she wanted something, she was sure Yang Zhigang would buy it for her.

And indeed…

“Mom, Pandi’s watch is on me. I’ll buy her one as soon as I get the ticket.” Yang Zhigang took it on himself with a wave of his hand.

“Alright, Pandi is lucky to have met you.” Liu Yulan laughed even more brightly, pleased with her son-in-law.

“Mom, don’t look at me, I surely can’t be jealous of my sister since she’s my own sister.” Wang Jia Bao quickly spoke as his mom glanced at him. Ever since becoming Wang Miaomiao’s book fan, he followed her words. He hoped his sister would grant him early access to comics…

“As long as you know. Seeing you all happy makes me happy.” Liu Yulan chuckled, “Miaomiao, pick one quickly.”

Although there wasn’t much choice, considering the scarcity of goods in these times. Just like in their Red Star Town’s supply and marketing cooperative, small places didn’t have big items like watches in stock, requiring reservations and waiting. Otherwise, Liu Yulan wouldn’t have waited to buy one for Wang Miaomiao until J City.

Wang Miaomiao didn’t have much to choose from, opting for a watch of the Shanghai brand, a reliable and well-known brand.

After paying 120 yuan, she happily wore the watch on her wrist, raising her hand to check it every now and then.

After looking at it numerous times, she couldn’t help but reflect. In modern times, most people didn’t wear watches; a smartphone was all one needed. Watches were almost luxury items, symbols of wealth for successful people.

With the watch purchased, they leisurely browsed every counter in the supply and marketing cooperative. Since it’s a rare visit, they wanted to see everything. Whatever they liked and could buy, they did.

Yang Zhigang bought Wang Pandi a light yellow scarf and a pair of small leather shoes.

Naturally, he was embarrassed to buy only for his fiancée, so he bought gifts for his mother-in-law and sister-in-law as well.

Wang Miaomiao wasn’t interested in brightly colored scarves, and thanks to her sister and brother-in-law, she opted for a pair of Warrior sneakers. With the white shoes she bought last time, having two pairs allowed her to rotate and avoid foot odor or athlete’s foot.

Liu Yulan couldn’t resist her future son-in-law and picked a blue scarf.

Yang Zhigang also bought a pair of Warrior sneakers for his brother-in-law, making Wang Jia Bao so happy that he sweetly called him brother-in-law several times.

This time, Liu Yulan brought all the family’s cloth tickets with her, using them all to buy a variety of beautiful fabrics. With autumn approaching, they needed to prepare clothes and undergarments. The fabrics here were undoubtedly more varied in style and pattern compared to the town. When else could they spend their tickets?

The three men accompanied the three women shopping all afternoon, ending up with large and small bags in hand as they followed them back to the hotel.

Wang Miaomiao checked her watch; it was already four-thirty in the afternoon. “Mom, it’s almost four-thirty. Are we still going to visit Uncle Liu Yuxiang?”

Liu Yulan looked at the fabrics in her hands, discussing with Wang Pandi what to make out of them for whom. Hearing Wang Miaomiao’s question, she didn’t think much and said, “Of course, we have to go. Your second uncle gets off work at five, and it’s precisely the right time for us to leave. Go call your dad and the others, and let’s get ready to go.”

“Okay.” Wang Miaomiao opened the door to call for them, and the family got into the car and headed towards the boiler factory where Liu Yuxiang worked.

Wang Miaomiao seemed preoccupied, unsure about the situation at her second uncle’s house and whether they would welcome them…

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