How to raise a random guy's wife

“We would love to have such a lovely child like you,” the sales clerk said, trying to be as gentle as possible. “Unfortunately, we only sell adult clothes here, so little kids can’t wear them.”

"Ugh..." Ran Kobayashi's expression froze, and she tugged at Megumi Kobayashi's clothes, pulling herself back.

"Thank you for your help." Kobayashi Sora said politely, and walked out with Kobayashi Megumi and Kobayashi Ran.

As they left the store, Ran Kobayashi held her mother's hand, her head bowed in dejection.

Kobayashi Megumi shook her daughter's hand. "What's wrong?"

"Ugh..." Xiaolin Lan looked up pitifully, "Lanlan failed..."

Kobayashi Sora patted her daughter's head. "So, which store does Lanlan want to try next?"

"Lanlan doesn't want to go..." Xiaolin Lan pouted, "It's too early for Lanlan..."

"Hmm..." Kobayashi Megumi thought for a moment, "How about we go get some ice cream first?"

"it is good!"

Kobayashi Sora led them to an ice cream shop, and Kobayashi Megumi handed the money to Kobayashi Ran, asking, "Ranran, what kind of ice cream would you like?"

"There's no orange flavor..." Ran Kobayashi thought for a moment, "Then Ranran wants the original flavor."

"Okay~" The clerk handed the ice cream to Kobayashi Ran, "Here's your ice cream."

"Thank you~" Ran Kobayashi took the ice cream, took a bite, and her previous frustration vanished, replaced by a happy smile.

The shop assistant looked at her with a smile.

"Hmm?" Xiaolin Lan tilted her head, then suddenly remembered the money in her hand. "Here's the money."

"Okay." The clerk took the money, took out the change and handed it to Kobayashi Ran. "Here's your change."

"Thank you~" Ran Kobayashi took the change and held it in her hand, continuing to eat her ice cream.

Kobayashi Sora and Kobayashi Megumi watched this scene with satisfaction.

After finishing her ice cream, Xiaolin Lan remembered the change in her hand. "Mommy, Mommy, here's some change for you."

"Lanlan, be good~" Kobayashi Megumi took the change and reminded her, "Lanlan just bought ice cream herself."

"Huh?" Ran Kobayashi blinked in confusion, then her eyes lit up. "Really!"

“Like this, once we find a children’s clothing store that Lanlan likes, she can buy her own clothes,” Kobayashi Sora suggested. “Why don’t we try finding a store?”

"Okay~" Xiaolin Lan walked into a children's clothing store with great enthusiasm, and gave the clerk a big smile. "Lanlan wants original flavor ice cream!"

Shop assistant: "Huh?"

Ran blushed and hid behind Megumi Kobayashi again.

After failing again, Ran Kobayashi felt embarrassed to stay any longer and tugged at Megumi Kobayashi's sleeve as they walked out.

Just as she stepped out of the store, Xiaolin Lan suddenly remembered something, hesitated for a moment, then went back inside and politely thanked the clerk, "Thank you for your help!"

Shop assistant: "???"

Seeing that Ran Kobayashi was about to leave, the shop assistant called out to stop her, "Um... we have some clothes in the store that would suit you very well, would you like to try them on?"

Xiao Linlan paused, then looked up at her parents.

Kobayashi Sora and Kobayashi Megumi remained silent, giving their daughter an encouraging look.

Xiaolin Lan pursed her lips, "Lanlan wants to give it a try..."

"This way, please." The shop assistant smiled and led the way, earnestly introducing the item to Xiaolin Lan, "This one has cute bunnies on it, do you like bunnies?"

"Lanlan loves cats!"

"How about this one? It has cute cats on it and is all fluffy inside. It'll be comfortable and warm to wear." The shop assistant looked at Kobayashi Sora and Kobayashi Megumi. "The outside is washed cotton, and the inside is warm lamb's wool."

“Lanlan has seen sheep before,” Xiaolin Lan recalled her previous experience at the ranch, “They were so fluffy and warm.”

Chapter 924 I Don't Want to Buy Anymore

The shop assistant was explaining to Mr. and Mrs. Kobayashi when she was surprised to learn that Kobayashi Ran knew about sheep. "Ranran is so smart, this is made from sheep wool."

"Great job!" Xiaolin Lan touched the inside of her clothes. "The sheep worked very hard. Next time, let them pull more grass."

Shop assistant: "...Lanlan, would you like to try it on?"

"Um... I don't want to." Ran Kobayashi shook her head. "The cats on top aren't as cute as the rice cakes."

"How about this pink tracksuit? It even has a cute bow pattern on the pocket." The sales assistant introduced another piece, "It's also very comfortable to wear when going out."

"Pink~" Xiaolin Lan touched her pink sportswear, "Lanlan likes pink!"

"You can try it on," the sales assistant said, taking the clothes down. "See if it looks good on you."

"May I?"

"Of course," the shop assistant said, leading the way. "The fitting rooms are over here. Do you need any help?"

"Lanlan can do it herself!" Xiaolin Lan walked into the fitting room by herself.

“What adorable babies,” the shop assistant said, turning to Kobayashi Sora and Kobayashi Megumi. “They’re so smart and well-behaved.”

“Right, right?” Kobayashi Sora said proudly.

“Thank you for your patience,” Kobayashi Megumi pinched Kobayashi Sora’s cheek. “Today is the first time she’s bought clothes by herself.”

"Anyone would be patient with such a cute child. Her initial nervousness was also adorable," the shop assistant remarked. "I really wish I could have such a lovely daughter."

"Lanlan's changed!" Little Lin Lan pushed open the fitting room door, wearing the store's pink tracksuit, and twirled lightly. "Mom and Dad, does it look good?"

Kobayashi Megumi knelt down to help her daughter straighten her trouser legs. "Lanlan bought her own clothes today, so whether they look good or not depends on whether Lanlan likes them or not."

“Your parents don’t want to interfere with your judgment,” Kobayashi Sora asked back, “Does Lanlan like it?”

"Lanlan loves it!" Xiaolin Lan stretched a bit. "The color is beautiful, and it's very comfortable to wear."

Kobayashi Sora asked, "So what should we do next?"

"I need to pay!" Xiao Linlan reached into her pocket. "Auntie, I want to buy this dress..."

Ran Kobayashi's voice stopped abruptly. Her small hands fumbled in her pockets, her face clearly showing panic. "Huh?"

Kobayashi Megumi asked softly, "What's wrong?"

"Um...that..." Ran grabbed Megumi's sleeve. "Mommy...Ranran lost her money..." Her voice trembled with tears. "Ranran clearly put it in her pocket...but now she can't find it...sob..."

Kobayashi Sora hugged Kobayashi Ran with heartache, "It's okay, don't cry, don't cry~"

He shouldn't have said it, because as soon as he did, tears welled up in Xiaolin Lan's eyes.

Kobayashi Megumi blinked. "Ranran, do you remember which pocket it was in?"

"It was in this pocket..." Xiaolin Lan said, feeling wronged. "It was just here... Waaah..." She was about to cry.

Kobayashi Megumi continued, "Which garment has this pocket?"

"This is it... Huh?" Ran turned her head to look at the fitting room, her big, watery eyes blinking. She broke free from Kobayashi Sora's embrace and ran into the fitting room. Among the clothes she had changed out of, she found the money her mother had just given her. "Found it, it's here!"

Kobayashi Sora took Kobayashi Megumi's hand, "Mommy is so smart~"

“You,” Kobayashi Megumi tapped his nose, “you panic when you see your daughter upset.”

The shop assistant, who witnessed the whole thing, saw a sweet and warm family, but felt a slight sourness in her mouth.

This is where the shop assistants have worked for a long time, but suddenly they feel as if they have been excluded from this place.

Growing up happily in such a warm family, it's no wonder this little girl is so adorable.

"Sister," Xiaolin Lan held up the money in her hand, "Here... um..."

She pulled her hand back.

Shop assistant: "?"

"Mom..." Lin Lan clutched the money, "Lanlan doesn't want to buy it anymore..."

Kobayashi Megumi vaguely guessed what her daughter was thinking. "Why?"

"Lanlan finally found it..." Xiao Linlan sniffed, her nose was a little sore now, even though she hadn't cried yet. "I don't want to give it to anyone else."

"Dad?" Kobayashi Megumi called out. When it came to money, it was better for Kobayashi Sora to handle it.

After all, he has more experience.

Kobayashi Sora squatted down so that his daughter could see his face without having to look up.

Looking at his daughter's reluctant expression, Kobayashi Sora recalled the night he and his father took out a loan.

"This money isn't enough for a day's income, so I can't stop working and give you my time."

"Using the money I give you to buy my time proves you know nothing about the source of money; using such a small amount of money to buy a day of my time proves you know nothing about the value of money; using your hard-earned money to buy time that doesn't earn you money proves you know nothing about how money works."

"Refuse? I didn't refuse, you just thought I was."

"You may not have enough money, but I have plenty."

"You can take out a loan with me, and the interest will be calculated at the current rate."

"That way I can accept your job, put aside my work, and spend the whole day with you."

"In this way, you will have some new insights into money."

Without realizing it, a helpless smile appeared on Kobayashi Sora's lips. He stroked his daughter's soft hair and asked, "Lanlan, don't you like this dress?"

"Hmm... I like it." Ran Kobayashi nodded. "But... Ranlan doesn't want to give the money to someone else... It was so hard to find..."

“Dad understands Lanlan’s thoughts.” Kobayashi Sora nodded gently. “So, what does Lanlan intend to do with the money she left behind?”

"Hmm..." Xiaolin Lan looked at the money in her hand, "I don't need anything."

"This money can be used to buy clothes, ice cream, orange pudding, and snacks for Nian Gao," Kobayashi Sora explained earnestly. "But if Lan Lan doesn't use it, it's just paper in Lan Lan's hand. It can't be worn, it doesn't have the delicious taste of ice cream and orange pudding, and it won't turn into cat treats that Nian Gao likes."

Ran Kobayashi unfolded the money she was clutching in her hand, looked at her clothes, then at the money, and pursed her lips. "Then...then I'll buy ice cream...I'll buy orange pudding...Hmm...or maybe I'll buy some snacks for Nian Gao..."

Chapter 925 Different Ways

“Dad is very happy that Lanlan gave up the clothes she liked and saved the money to buy snacks for Nian Gao,” Kobayashi Sora explained patiently. “However, although Lanlan is a big girl now, she is still a child. Buying snacks for Nian Gao and buying snacks for Lanlan are adult responsibilities.”

Xiao Linlan tilted her head, "Then what about Lanlan's task? What are the tasks for children?"