During the Chinese New Year period, traffic was gridlocked everywhere. By the ti the large family arrived at the mall, it was already past two in the afternoon. The mall was bustling with people and completely packed.
When Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi appeared with the quadruplets in tow, the family imdiately beca the center of attention, turning heads wherever they went.
Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi had been to this mall in the city center just a few days prior, so they quickly found their way to the clothing floor.
Zhou Cuilan couldn't even rember the last ti she'd bought new clothes. Zhang Yuxi pulled her along to start picking so out, while the three n—Lin Feng, Lin Dashan, and Lin Jie—sat on a nearby sofa, amusing the babies to pass the ti.
Before long, Zhou Cuilan appeared wearing a dark green coat. She asked cheerfully, "How do I look in this one?"
As a dance teacher, Zhao Lizhen had a unique aesthetic sense. Having learned from her mother over the years, Zhang Yuxi had also developed a good eye for fashion. With Zhang Yuxi's help, Zhou Cuilan looked completely transford. All three n complinted the outfit, which delighted Zhou Cuilan no end.
This particular store catered mainly to middle-aged won. In the end, they bought all three outfits Zhang Yuxi had picked out.
When it was ti to pay, Zhou Cuilan tried to hand over her money, but Zhang Yuxi put on a playfully stern face. "Mom, if you do that, you'll really disappoint !"
The female store owner watched them, her face full of envy. "Ma'am, just let your daughter-in-law pay. It's a token of her filial piety."
"I'm so envious. You have such a sensible and filial daughter-in-law who's happy to spend money on you. Mine can't even compare."
Zhou Cuilan bead with pride. "I was just trying to save a little money for the young folks."
The female store owner joked, "What's money for if not to be spent? Besides, if you don't spend it during the New Year, when will you?"
Zhou Cuilan nodded and smiled. "Alright, Yu Xi. Thank you for splurging on ."
"Mom, we're all family. Why be so formal? Are you treating
like an outsider?"
Zhou Cuilan gasped softly and hurried to explain. "No, not at all! I just know it's not easy for you to earn money, especially while raising the children."
Zhang Yuxi laughed. "Mom, it's the New Year. It's fine."
Lin Dashan chid in, "Just accept the kids' kind gesture. What's all the fuss about?"
Zhou Cuilan shot him a look, then let out a light, laughing snort.
They continued walking until they ca to a n's clothing store, which they all entered. After looking around for a bit, they picked out a jacket and a fashionable suit for Lin Dashan. Both were in bright colors that made him look spirited and younger.
Lin Dashan wasn't fussy. He glanced in the mirror and said, "Nice. I like it."
Lin Feng asked the shop assistant to wrap up both items.
Tired from walking, the group sat down to rest while Lin Feng fed the babies. The grandparents had both gotten new clothes, so only Lin Jie was left.
"Lin Jie, what do you want for the New Year?" Zhang Yuxi asked. "I hear all the boys like Air Jordans these days. Do you like them? Your sister-in-law will buy you a pair!" ??????s ?????????????? ??s ???????????? ???? NoveIＦire
Lin Jie's eyes lit up as he nodded emphatically.
Ha, I guessed right.
The mall had an authorized Air Jordan store, and it was packed with custors. Most of them were young people, or parents shopping with their kids.
It was just too crowded. The family agreed that Lin Feng would go in with Lin Jie to look at shoes while the rest of them waited outside.
"Did you have any particular pair in mind before?" asked Lin Feng.
Lin Jie nodded. "The pair I really want isn't sold here. You have to get them from a reseller."
Well, that settles that.
"See anything else you like here?" Lin Feng asked.
Inside, Lin Jie ran into a classmate, Feng Qiang. Both of them were Air Jordan enthusiasts.
"Bro, this is my classmate Feng Qiang," Lin Jie said.
Lin Feng nodded in greeting, "Hello." Then he sat down to the side and waited for Lin Jie to choose his shoes.
Feng Qiang exclaid, "Jie, your brother is so handso! How co you two don't look alike at all? The difference is huge!"
"You talk too much," Lin Jie muttered, his expression darkening.
Feng Qiang just chuckled. "So, your brother's buying you Air Jordans? What's the budget?"
Lin Jie couldn't hide his smugness. "My brother said he'll buy
whichever pair I choose."
Feng Qiang was extrely envious. "Man, I'm jealous. You have such a rich brother. Unlike , I can only co here to feast my eyes."
Lin Jie shrugged. "Well, I only get to buy one pair a year for the New Year."
Thinking about how good his brother was to him, Lin Jie felt a surge of warmth and gratitude...
Twenty minutes later, Lin Feng stood up and asked, "Have you decided?"
Lin Jie hesitated. "Bro, which pair do you think looks better?" He was holding two pairs. One was mostly blue, the other mostly red. Both looked great.
"Just buy both," Lin Feng suggested.
Is he kidding?! One pair costs 6,000 yuan, so two pairs would be over 10,000!
Lin Jie was shocked and quickly shook his head. "No, no, that's okay! I'll just get the blue ones."
Lin Feng saw the longing in Lin Jie's eyes but decided to buy both pairs anyway. "Shoes last a long ti," Lin Feng said. "It's good to have two pairs so you can alternate."
Carrying the two boxes of new shoes, Lin Jie was incredibly moved.
"Thank you, bro!"
Lin Feng patted his shoulder. "Let's go."
As they were leaving, they ran into their Third Uncle and Third Aunt. Lin Jiajun and Wang Lu weren't with them.
"What a coincidence! You're all out shopping too," the Third Uncle, Lin Daan, said with a smile. He glanced at the bags they were carrying. "Looks like you bought a lot. Let
see."
He took out the two garnts for Lin Dashan. "Not bad, not bad," Lin Daan praised. "These will suit you well."
anwhile, the Third Aunt curiously looked at what Zhou Cuilan had bought.
"Wow, three new outfits! Your son and daughter-in-law are so filial," she said. "They certainly have a good eye. These look very nice."
There was a clear hint of pride in Zhou Cuilan's voice as she replied, "Oh, I'm not the one with the good taste. It was all Yu Xi."
The Third Aunt was genuinely envious. She pulled Zhou Cuilan aside and whispered, "I heard you bought back the villa you sold. Is that true?"
Zhou Cuilan was surprised. "How did you find out?"
That news spread way too fast.
The Third Aunt smiled. "icheng is a small place. News travels like the wind." Her real question was, "Where did you get the money to buy a villa?"
Zhou Cuilan waved her hand dismissively. "Dashan and I don't have that kind of money. Lin Feng earned it. He just happened to see that the house was for sale, so he bought it."
The Third Aunt pressed, "With a loan?"
"He paid in full."
The Third Aunt took a sharp breath. "Wow, your son must have really made a fortune this year," she said, her voice filled with awe. "Opening a shop, living in a villa... and now buying your old house back for you. He's so wonderfully filial."
Hearing her child being praised like this filled Zhou Cuilan with a profound sense of pride and accomplishnt. Still, she replied humbly, "He is a good son. He even kept the purchase a secret from us. He only told us after he'd already paid, saying he wanted it to be a surprise for his father."
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