1979: Literary Master, Starting from the Return of Educated Youth

Chapter 140: Sister-in-law's First Time

After listening to his son's opinion, Xu Qiang supported his chin with his hand, thought carefully and nodded.

"You are right, this is indeed a hidden danger."

"We can make something of it when we distribute this year's bonuses in the spring of next year."

My son's horizons have indeed broadened since he went to college.

He can see the key points of the problem and has foresight.

Xu Qiang thought as he spoke.

……

The New Year is approaching step by step, and soon it is New Year’s Eve.

Xu Yuexin pasted up the couplets with his father early in the morning, and then went to his eldest sister-in-law's house with his wife to prepare New Year's Eve dinner for her.

He felt that if he didn't help, his sister-in-law might only have plain noodles to eat on New Year's Eve.

Chen Qiaoqiao was cooking in the kitchen, while Xu Yuexin and his sister-in-law were picking vegetables in the living room.

"I will go to Hong Kong again next year."

Xu Yuexin sat on a small stool, peeled a cabbage, and said to his sister-in-law in front of him, "Come with me."

The 20 times short position of the Japanese yen is still hanging in Hong Kong. Even if the delivery date has not arrived yet, he has to go and check the situation.

"Where's Qiaoqiao?"

The sister-in-law asked.

"She must be busy with school matters, so she may not be available."

Xu Yuexin replied, "You should go with me."

The sister-in-law understood what Xu Yuexin meant, her face blushed and she said nothing.

If they continue to be a couple, there will really be no difference between them and a married couple.

"You should try to persuade her, and let the three of us go together."

The sister-in-law said after much hesitation.

"I did."

Xu Yuexin said slowly while peeling another cabbage.

Near noon, the two prepared lunch and New Year’s Eve dinner for their sister-in-law, and then returned to Keyuan Community.

The whole family sat around the table and finished their lunch.

When it was time for the New Year's Eve dinner that night, Xu Yuexin took out a bottle of red wine he brought back from Hong Kong, opened it, and drank it with his parents, wife, and sister.

……

On the morning of the first day of the New Year, the Xu family went out together to play.

"How about calling your sister?"

Before leaving, Xu Yuexin proposed to Chen Qiaoqiao.

It would be so pitiful if my sister-in-law was left alone during the New Year.

"Well, she must be lonely alone."

Chen Qiaoqiao agreed.

"Wait a moment."

After reaching an agreement with his wife, Xu Yuexin spoke to his parents who had walked to the door, turned around and walked into the bedroom with his wife and called his sister-in-law.

"Sister, my brother Xin and I, along with my parents-in-law, are planning to go to Wangfujing for a stroll. You can come with us."

"Huh? I'm not up yet."

"It's okay, just get up soon and we'll meet at Wangfujing subway station."

Chen Qiaoqiao said, then hung up the phone.

"Walk."

Xu Yuexin said that he and his wife left the bedroom and told his parents that his elder sister-in-law was coming over to go shopping with them.

"Sister Qiaoqiao is coming over? Great, it will be more lively with more people."

Wu Yan welcomed him and asked, "Where shall we meet?"

"Let's go to Wangfujing first, and then I'll wait for her at the subway station exit."

Xu Yuexin made arrangements.

"Okay, it's you. You're tall and strong, so you won't be easily squeezed away."

Wu Yan said with a smile.

Xu Yuexin understood why his mother said that.

In this era without online consumption, Wangfujing on New Year's Day must be packed with people, and if you're not careful you'll end up getting squeezed somewhere.

He is the only one in the family who has the strength to move forward without sticking together.

The family set out from Keyuan Community and arrived at Wangfujing by car. At that time, the market was already crowded with people.

People of this generation are able to get up early. During holidays in later generations, you would hardly see anyone on the streets before nine o'clock.

"Let's go to the department store. When you pick up Qiaoqiao's sister, remember to meet us there."

Wu Yan explained.

Nowadays, whenever people in Beijing mention department stores, they must be referring to the Beijing Department Store in Wangfujing, without any special explanation.

"I know, Mom."

Xu Yuexin nodded, separated from his family, and plunged into the crowd, heading towards the subway station.

There were so many people on the street! Xu Yuexin relied on his tall stature to make his way through the crowd and arrived at the subway station entrance.

The journey that usually takes only five minutes took at least twenty minutes today.

He waited at the subway entrance for a while and saw his sister-in-law coming up from downstairs.

My sister-in-law was wearing a beige cashmere coat today, deerskin boots bought for her by Xu Yuexin, and a leather shoulder bag. She was dressed very tastefully, showing off her tall figure and luxurious temperament.

"Why did you think of taking the subway?"

After meeting his sister-in-law, Xu Yuexin asked.

"I was afraid of getting stuck in traffic outside Wangfujing, so I thought of taking the subway."

The eldest sister-in-law said, "What about you? Why did you think of asking me to come along?"

“It doesn’t mean you’re lonely.”

"Call you out to make some fun."

"Thank you."

The sister-in-law raised her lips slightly and said, "It's New Year's Day, and you still think of me."

"There is not a day in a year when I don't miss you."

"Don't let anyone hear your nonsense."

"They were shopping in the department store and couldn't hear it."

"Let's go to the department store right away. Follow me closely."

After Xu Yuexin finished speaking, he started to lead the way, and his sister-in-law followed closely behind, never leaving his side.

A moment later, the two arrived at the department store, only to see a huge crowd of people coming in and out of the door colliding with each other, just like a river entering the sea.

When entering the door, Xu Yuexin protected his sister-in-law behind him to make sure no one could squeeze her.

After entering the department store, Xu Yuexin and his sister-in-law met his parents on the third floor.

"Hello, uncle and aunt."

"Hey hello."

"This girl is so pretty."

When Wu Yan saw Chen Yixue, she immediately greeted her warmly, "Let's go, let's go look at some clothes."

Compared to the entrance, the interior of the department store is more spacious and less crowded. A family can stroll leisurely among the counters and buy clothes.

Wu Yan bought a windbreaker for Xu Yanran to wear in spring, picked out a skirt for Chen Qiaoqiao, and bought a sweater for Xu Yuexin.

"Mom, I'll pay."

When it came time to pay, Xu Yuexin took the lead and took out the money from his pocket.

"I'll pay for it."

Xu Qiang took out his wallet, counted the money and said, "You usually buy enough things for your family."

"It's okay, Dad, you can pay later."

Xu Yuexin insisted and handed the money to the salesperson.

After getting the change, Wu Yan planned to buy an electric rice cooker for her family because she heard that it was particularly useful for cooking rice.

The family walked to the electrical appliance area, and Wu Yan selected two rice cookers.

"You don't have a rice cooker there, right?"

Wu Yan asked Xu Yuexin.

"Not yet. We'll buy it ourselves in a couple of days."

"I can buy it for one piece."

"Go pay, old man."

Well, that’s how Xu Yuexin and Chen Qiaoqiao received New Year gifts from their parents.

A brand new rice cooker.

While shopping, Chen Qiaoqiao, Xu Yanran and Chen Yixiu bought some small items.

Chen Qiaoqiao bought a bag of hairpins for her sister and sister-in-law, while Chen Yixiu bought two headbands for her and Xu Yanran.

Xu Yanran also wanted to return the gift, but was declined by Chen Qiaoqiao: "You are still in school, let's talk about it later."

"Sister-in-law, you are also in school."

Xu Yanran's childish words made everyone laugh.

"Your sister-in-law has me."

Xu Yuexin smiled and took Chen Qiaoqiao's hand, and said to his sister, "Try the headband on and see if it fits."

Xu Yanran listened to her brother and put on a headband, and she looked really cute.

After shopping, the group returned to their home in Keyuan Community, ate snacks and chatted, and even invited Chen Yixiu to have lunch with them.

After dinner, Xu Yuexin rode his bike to take his sister-in-law back to Tuanjie Lake, and the two watched TV together.

"Would you please sit for a while?"

When the TV show ended and Xu Yuexin was about to leave, his sister-in-law took the initiative to speak.

My sister-in-law took the initiative to keep me here?

This is the first time ever.

Xu Yuexin thought to himself after hearing this.

(End of this chapter)