Back in the 1980s, hiking in the mountains was also a way of life

But Wang An was holding two little babies in his arms and couldn't go and coax them one by one.

Wang An squatted down and said to his two younger sisters with a face full of affection:

"Of course, these are for you guys! One bike for each of you four, and the last one is for your sister Xueting. Oh, and let's see who learns to ride a bike first! Go ahead, have fun, hahaha!"

After Wang An finished speaking, the eyes of Wang Xiaomei and Wang Xiaoli were immediately filled with surprise and delight.

They said "Big brother, you're so kind" and "Big brother, you're too kind" respectively, and then leaned over to kiss Wang An's big face. After that, one of them took Xiao Lai's hand and the other took Huang Ying's hand, and they ran happily towards the children's bicycles not far away.

Wang An watched his two younger sisters' happy figures with a smile, his heart filled with satisfaction.

At the same time, Wang An felt that his battle with those 15 donkeys and horses was truly worthwhile!

It was totally worth it!

Because of television, Wang Xiaomei and her three friends all knew about the existence of children's bicycles.

The reason Wang An insisted on buying a children's bicycle even though he didn't have industrial coupons was because one time when Wang Xiaomei and the others were watching TV, Wang Xiaoli suddenly pointed to a children's bicycle on TV and said to Wang An:

"Brother, look at that kid riding a bicycle. That bicycle is really nice."

Wang An's initial answer was:
"A children's bicycle? Sure, I'll buy it for you as soon as I see one for sale."

Wang An absolutely had to keep his promise to his own sister! She was his own sister!

Just as Wang An was savoring this sense of satisfaction, Liu Guilan, who was helping to unload the goods, said to Wang An:
"Why not just buy two so they can take turns playing with them? Do you really have to buy one for each of them? These little bicycles aren't cheap, are they?"

I must say, Liu Guilan really has a good eye; she could tell at a glance that the children's bicycle wasn't cheap.

Although children's bicycles are very expensive, even more expensive than the old-fashioned bicycles, the workmanship, quality, and style of children's bicycles at this time are really good, and they can definitely be described as "worth the money".

Wang An didn't mention the price, but instead said with a grin:

"Mom, look at what you're saying. Wouldn't it be great if each person rode one? No one would have to fight over it, and there would be no fighting. When you're done playing with your own, you can take turns. Isn't that wonderful? You don't understand how children feel at all."

Liu Guilan was taken aback by his words, rolled her eyes at Wang An, and said irritably:
"You think you know everything? You've spoiled them all. You're such a spendthrift."

Wang An didn't argue, and watched with a smile as the four little girls clumsily rode their bicycles.

At that time, children's bicycles did not have training wheels, so it took Wang Xiaomei and her friends quite a bit of effort to learn how to ride a bicycle properly.

However, children at this age, whether boys or girls, are very resilient.

If there's an occasional bump or scrape, or if you accidentally rub something raw, it's no big deal; you won't even cry.

Even if they really hurt themselves, they won't go to their parents, because usually, going to their parents will only get them a scolding, and they will definitely not get any comfort at all!
While Wang An was lost in thought, he heard Mu Xueqing ask him from beside him:

"You even bought Xueting a bicycle too?"

Wang An turned his head, looked at his wife's stunningly beautiful face, and smiled, saying:

"Of course I have to buy it! I can't forget my sister-in-law."

Upon hearing this, Mu Xueqing smiled and said:

"Yeah, Xueting will be so happy to see the bicycle."

Wang An subconsciously thought of his sister-in-law's very delicate and cute face, nodded, and said with great approval: "Yeah, if someone bought me a bicycle, I would be really happy."

Mu Xueqing never expected that Wang An would say such a spoilsport in such a pleasant atmosphere.

She raised her fair fist and punched Wang An, then gave a slightly embarrassed and annoyed "humph" and said:

"No matter how nice the words are, they all sound distorted when they come out of your mouth."

Wang An chuckled and said softly:

"Got a bad taste? What bad taste? Do you have bad breath? Let's have a good sniffing tonight, shall we?"

Mu Xueqing was taken aback upon hearing this, and immediately blushed. She glanced at the group unloading the truck and whispered to Wang Andao:
"Are you trying to die? There are so many people here, why are you saying all sorts of things?"

Wang An chuckled and said nonchalantly:
"So what? I'm not talking to my wife in front of them."

Mu Xueqing glared at Wang An and then stepped forward to help unload the truck.

Wang An, however, still held one of the babies in each arm, teaching them to speak while occasionally kissing them on the cheek, and sometimes bursting into laughter at their antics.

Unloading is out of the question; can't you see you're busy comforting your child?

Loading the truck seemed quick, but unloading was surprisingly slow.

Wang An carried his two little babies into the house, drank some water, and sat on the sofa in the living room for a while before the whole group finished unloading the car.

After everyone had entered the house, Wang An asked with concern:

"Have you put all the frozen persimmons and pears in the downstairs room?"

Wang Li replied with a smile:

"Yes, Fourth Brother, everything was as you said when you put it in the car. Frozen persimmons, frozen pears, candied hawthorns, popsicles, cakes, and the like have all been put on the shelves in the lower room."

Wang An nodded and said:

"Okay, you two leave the motorcycle at my house first. Then you drive that truck and deliver your and your brother Mu's things home. When you come back, I'll teach you how to ride the motorcycle together."

Although both Wang Li and Mu Xueli could ride sidecar motorcycles, the gear shifting operation of a sidecar motorcycle was different from that of a Jialing 70 motorcycle. So even after Wang An explained it to them for a long time on the motorcycle, the two of them still asked Wang An to teach them again.

Of course, Wang An knew that after his explanation, the two men actually already knew how to ride a motorcycle, but they were just afraid that he hadn't learned it properly and would break his newly bought motorcycle again.

In fact, let alone the Jialing 70, a motorcycle known for its durability and sturdiness, even other motorcycles are not that easy to break down.

If a motorcycle is ruined because of shifting into the wrong gear, then the motorcycle manufacturer should just go out of business as soon as possible, so as not to continue ripping people off.

Their mentality is actually the most typical example of "a poor man who gets a donkey and counts its hairs day and night".

Wang An believed that, at the very least, within six months to a year, the two men's motorcycles would remain spotless and shiny.

There's nothing we can do about it; it's just a common human failing.

After hearing this, Wang Li's eyes lit up immediately, and he said:

"Alright, Fourth Brother, we'll be off then." (End of Chapter)