The little one's purse connects the two worlds, turning a desolate village into a paradise.

Ya Ya looked down into the paper bag her aunt had opened, where neatly folded little clothes were inside.

Cao Xiulian took out one of the autumn clothes and showed it to Ya Ya.

It's made of pure cotton, and it feels soft to the touch. She washed and dried it beforehand, and it still has a faint soapy scent, making it feel fresh and clean.

Many small rabbit heads are printed on a light yellow background.

Ya Ya touched the dress, then looked up, puzzled. "Auntie, what's this tiny dress for?"

She had never seen clothes like this before; they were like a miniature version of her little sweater, with sleeves as narrow as sticks and a small neckline.

Cao Xiulian smiled, unfolded the clothes, picked them up, and compared them to Ya Ya's body. "The length is about the same."

It might be a bit loose compared to Ya Ya's slender wrists, but it's better to be a little loose so she can wear it in the fall. This girl is getting plumper every day.

"These are called thermal underwear. You wear them close to your body when it's cold, and then put on other clothes and pants on top. This way, the wind can't get in, and you stay warm."

Ya Ya nodded as if she understood, realizing that there were also small clothes and pants that were worn close to the skin.

Cao Xiulian took out a pair of underwear that was in a transparent bag. She had chosen pure cotton boxer briefs in four colors: yellow, blue, green, and pink, printed with cute and adorable fruit patterns.

Ya Ya noticed the little pants her aunt had taken out; they were thin, short, and had three holes.

"Ah!" Ya Ya covered her eyes, her ears turning red. What kind of pants are these? They're so short, and there are so many big holes. Doesn't that mean her butt is showing?

Cao Xiulian found her reaction amusing at first, then paused in surprise. Clearly, Ya Ya had never seen or worn underwear before.

What kind of year is this? There are still kids who have never even seen or worn underwear...

Ugh.

Cao Xiulian thought about how Ya Ya only lived with her ailing mother-in-law, and she understood, but she felt even more sorry for the child.

She lowered her voice and explained to her slowly, "This is called underwear. It's worn inside the body, the closest to the skin."

It's used to protect the area below our lower abdomen and in front of our buttocks. This area is our own little secret; only we can see and touch it.

No matter who it is, if they touch you here, or ask you to touch them there, or tell you not to tell Mom and Dad, you must immediately move away and then tell your aunt, grandma, or find a policeman. We will protect you.

"You should wear your underwear every day and change it every day. If it gets dirty or wet, you should tell an adult so that you stay clean and don't get sick."

Ya Ya blushed as she listened, her little hands clutching Cao Xiulian's clothes, both curious and shy. She softly hummed in agreement, remembering her aunt's words.

"Auntie bought you four pairs. Remember to change them frequently. Girls need to take care of themselves and their bodies."

Cao Xiulian, fearing she wouldn't understand, emphasized it again.

"I'll remember, Auntie!"

Ya Ya nodded earnestly.

Aunt Chuntao and Granny Liu are also girls, and they don't have any either. Do they also need to wear these little panties?

Ya Ya stared at the pair of underwear in Cao Xiulian's hand.

"So, do adults also need to wear these...underwear? What about boys?"

"Adults need it too. Everyone needs to protect their bodies and maintain good hygiene. Boys need it too." Cao Xiulian put the little clothes and pants into the bag and patted Ya Ya's head.

It was getting late, so she decided not to keep her child from going shopping.

"Auntie, here you go." Ya Ya rummaged in her little basket, actually taking out two handfuls of wild vegetables from her spatial storage. Then she continued rummaging and pulled out a round, transparent can of yellow peaches, which she carefully held in her two little hands.

She specially brought this in; if even Grandma Duck likes to eat it, it must be top-notch. She's also tried it herself, and it's sweet and delicious. She brought it for her aunt to eat.

Cao Xiulian's eyelids twitched slightly. Was there such a large can in that small basket?

Then look at those two bunches of wild vegetables: wild onions, shepherd's purse, scallions, water celery—a little of everything. They're all washed clean and clearly selected by YaYa.

Her heart warmed, and she smiled as she accepted the canned food: "Thank you, Ya Ya. Auntie loves canned food."

Ya Ya immediately grinned, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons with laughter.

I'll bring it for my aunt again next time.

"Boss lady, two bags of soy milk and four fried dough sticks." Just then, someone came to buy breakfast. Ya Ya grabbed the cart, waved goodbye to Cao Xiulian, and said, "Goodbye, Auntie!"

"Alright, head back early!" Cao Xiulian waved to her with one hand free.

Ya Ya, pushing her little cart away, still had a grin on her face.

She discovered that by using a small basket and a trolley to take things out of the space, no one would notice.

He suddenly became bolder.

If she buys too many things later, she will quietly close the cart lid and move the heavy, non-weight items a little bit into her storage space so that she can buy even more good things to take home!

Ya Ya first bought three pounds of small cakes. We hadn't finished the ones from last time. These last ones keep very well. They're sweet and soft, and everyone loves them, but we're reluctant to part with them. One cake can last for two or three days.

Now that we have space, I'll buy some more to take back.

After buying the small cakes, Ya Ya went to the fruit and vegetable section, bought two trays of eggs from the landlord grandpa who sold eggs, bought three catties of red strawberries for nine yuan and ninety cents, and then went to the tofu stall and bought three large blocks of tender tofu. Only then did she push the cart and continue walking with satisfaction.

On the road, Ya Ya saw a pedicab driving through the middle of the road and stared at it for a long time.

This car is exactly the same as the one Grandma Duck made for Uncle Zhao to pick her up. It looks like it runs very fast and can carry a lot of things.

If we could buy one of these vehicles, it would cost so much! Uncle Zhao could move stones, and everyone else could save a lot of effort when watering the fields or carrying fertilizer. Just put everything into this three-wheeled vehicle, and with a few quick turns of the feet, the vehicle could run very fast.

How about I ask the shop manager tomorrow if he can help me buy one?

As Ya Ya pondered this, she pushed her little cart along the roadside, swaying gently.

When I went to the butcher shop, I bought a few more pounds of pork shoulder, which cost 10.8 yuan per pound.

She noticed that this piece of meat was the most expensive.

I made six thousand yesterday, so I'm going to buy some expensive meat.

I bought two more pounds of pork fat. Before the cart was full, I put the lid on and quietly put the fatty meat, tofu, two pounds of pork shoulder, two pounds of steamed egg cake, and two pounds of strawberries into the space.

As Ya Ya finished doing these things, she looked around nervously. Suddenly, she saw a somewhat familiar figure in the distance, wearing an orange coat and a hat, carrying a big, fat white fish on her shoulder, and holding a thin, long stick in her hand.

It seems to be the uncle who gave me the fish last time.

Ya Ya quickened her pace and pushed the stroller over.