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

After everyone finished clearing the table and hadn't even set out the chairs, a few light raindrops began to fall from the sky.

The raindrops pattered softly on the roof of the courtyard shed.

In a short while, the rain suddenly intensified, pouring down in a loud patter.

Clear rainwater fell continuously into the neatly arranged jars and buckets. The villagers looked at the spring rain outside with gentle eyes, their hearts filled with peace and joy.

Ya Ya looked at the wet mud outside with disappointment; there were no wild onions left.

She placed her small hand on the stroller, and in a flash, disappeared into the yard.

I haven't been to the store manager's place for several days. I wonder if he misses me!

……

Several regular customers stood in front of the fried rice stall, asking expectantly, "Boss, don't you have your signature wild scallion fried rice today?"

The fried rice vendor shook his head. "No, the supply of wild onions is unstable. We get them by luck, and if we're lucky, we might be able to sell them a few times."

Upon hearing this, the regular customers stopped asking questions and turned to leave dejectedly.

After the customer left, the fried rice vendor pulled up a chair and sat down beside his stall, resting his chin on his hand and idly watching the crowds come and go, wondering if the little boss selling wild onions would show up today.

The familiar sound of wheels rolling approached from afar, and the boss's body stiffened abruptly. He immediately stood up and looked toward the source of the sound with gleaming eyes. Sure enough, he saw the little figure he had been longing for.

"Hey! Boss, you've finally arrived!"

He greeted her with a broad smile, his gaze fixed on the stroller in front of Ya Ya: "How many wild onions did you bring today?"

Ya Ya looked up at him, "Uncle, we didn't bring any wild onions today!"

The fried rice vendor's smile vanished instantly, replaced by a forced, tense smile: "No, it's nothing, it's nothing. Uncle was just asking if you're hungry and would like something to eat. Uncle will treat you."

"I've already eaten, Uncle."

"Alright, I won't bother you anymore. Be careful." After saying that, the fried rice vendor turned around, slumped his shoulders, and silently sat back down in his original seat.

Looking at the uncle with the double chin who suddenly seemed shorter, Ya Ya felt inexplicably sorry for him.

She frowned, thought for a moment, then pushed her cart over and pulled an ugly triangular steamed bun from her pocket: "Uncle, please have a steamed bun. I made it myself, and it's delicious."

The fried rice stall owner looked at the small steamed bun with a mix of amusement and exasperation. His slight disappointment seemed to vanish instantly, and he smiled as he took it, saying, "Wow, what a pretty little steamed bun! Uncle just happens to like steamed buns. Thank you, young boss!"

He then popped the steamed bun into his mouth.

After taking a couple of bites, his previously exaggerated expression softened with sincerity. "The boss's steamed buns are really delicious!"

It's actually a steamed bun made with old dough and wood firewood!

Hehe ~

Ya Ya proudly raised her chin as she looked at Uncle Double Chin's expression. Before, Uncle Double Chin had brought her eggs and fried rice, and now she could finally bring him food herself.

"Uncle, I'm leaving now!"

"Okay, little boss, be careful!" The fried rice boss waved to Ya Ya.

Ya Ya pushed the stroller slowly along the way.

The loudspeaker at the two-dollar store was still tirelessly shouting "Everything is two dollars!", and you could hear it from a great distance.

Chen Lei was carefully organizing goods in the store when he heard the sound of a trolley wheel. He paused, his eyes turning towards the door.

Ya Ya clattered in with her little stroller, and when she saw Chen Lei, she gave him a big smile: "Uncle Manager, I haven't seen you for days! Did you miss me?"

Chen Lei was taken aback. Shouldn't it be that I haven't seen you for several days? Have I been missing you?

Why are you asking questions instead of taking the initiative?

However, he still bent down cooperatively and looked at the little girl dressed like a fluffy blue rabbit as she earnestly answered, "Of course, Uncle wants to know if Ya Ya is doing well, if she has eaten enough lately, and if she misses Uncle Manager."

Ya Ya's eyes curved into two little arcs: "I'm doing great, Uncle. I get to eat my fill every day. I miss you too, Manager Uncle!"

These words, each one a direct and responsive statement, struck the softest spot in Chen Lei's heart, leaving him stunned once again.

"Uncle Manager, I have a cell phone now! Grandpa bought it for me the day before yesterday!" Ya Ya took out her cell phone and waved it in front of Chen Lei, who was in a daze.

Chen Lei snapped out of his daze, "Wow, that's amazing, she even has a cell phone now. Our Ya Ya's equipment is getting more and more complete."

"Yes! Uncle Manager, Grandpa Fang asked me to ask you a question." Ya Ya recalled what Grandpa Fang had said last night.

"What's the problem?"

"It's that solar-powered clip-on lamp you bought for us. Grandpa Fang asked if it also uses electricity to emit light, like converting sunlight into electricity?"

"Yes, that's exactly how it is." Chen Lei nodded.

Having received the answer, Ya Ya completed her task, placed the shopping cart inside Chen Lei's counter, and said, "Thank you, Uncle Manager. I'll browse around by myself now!"

After saying that, he skillfully picked out a small wheeled basket and crawled into the middle of the shelf.

Chen Lei smiled as he watched the little guy act so familiar with everyone. He quietly tucked the trolley behind the counter and went to sort the goods on the other side.

Ya Ya went to the shelf where the cups were first. Sister Gou Ya doesn't have a little flower cup yet. This time, we're going to buy one for Sister Gou Ya. No, no, we should buy a few more. We should also buy more toothbrushes and toothpaste.

After putting all the items into the small basket, Ya Ya checked them and then took a few packs of soft, colorful towels (rags) before dragging the small basket toward the shopkeeper.

After walking around three rows of shelves, Ya Ya finally saw Chen Lei squatting on the floor at the very back, organizing the goods. He was holding a black object that looked like an iron shovel, and he was placing the items on the shelves one by one.

But where can I find a shovel that small? Is it specifically for little kids like her to play with?

Ya Ya leaned closer and saw clearly the item in the shopkeeper's hand. It really did look like a small shovel, and it looked very delicate.

"Uncle Manager, what kind of shovel is this? Why is it so small? It would take a long time to shovel an acre of soil with this." As she spoke, Ya Ya curiously reached into the box behind Chen Lei and picked up a shovel.

It's so light! The front is so thin, it's only about two sizes bigger than my palm.

It would be perfect for Xiao Shuanzi to use for shoveling mud.

"This is a mini entrenching tool. It has many uses. You can use it for outdoor camping, beachcombing and fishing, or even for planting flowers and grass. However, it can't be used on very hard soil, since it's small and more like a toy." Chen Lei tapped the entrenching tool in his hand.

These small shovels are selling quite well, mostly to anglers and gardeners.

It can be folded, has multiple functions, can be used to open bottles, saw thin strips of wood, and pick nails, and even has a compass at the end. Most importantly, it's cheap, costing only one yuan each, and he sells them for six yuan each, making quite a profit.