The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 157: Shopping and Gift-Giving

After lunch, Cheng Xue took Wang Miaomiao out. Coming to Beijing, how could they not go out for a good shopping trip...

Beijing in the 1970s had a very distinctive era feature, and for Wang Miaomiao, who had never been to Beijing before, everything was so novel.

Coming here this time, Liu Yulan, adhering to the belief of sparse house and rich road, gave Wang Miaomiao quite a few tickets and stuffed a hundred yuan into her hands, a real big gesture.

Her younger brother Wang Jia Bao did not get this treatment, he was just given ten yuan pocket money.

Wang Miaomiao also had her own savings, in six months she had saved eighty yuan.

With money and tickets in hand, why not buy and buy?

The supply and marketing cooperative in Beijing was large in scale, things were complete, one could say it was all kinds of items. It was much better than in J City, making Wang Miaomiao dazzled. Compared to the supply and marketing cooperative in Red Star Town, it was a world of difference.

Wang Miaomiao wasn’t a stingy person. Because she arrived late at night yesterday to visit the Jiang Family, she didn’t bring a gift, which made her feel quite embarrassed.

Now, out shopping, she must prepare gifts.

After choosing for a long time, she picked a pack of fine tobacco for Old Master Jiang, a horn comb for Grandma Jiang, and bought malted milk and canned fruits.

She picked a silk scarf for Zheng Zhen. As for Jiang Zhongyi, she really didn’t know what to choose.

Finally, it was Cheng Xue who came up with an idea; her grandpa liked writing large characters, so Wang Miaomiao picked out a writing brush.

Having browsed through the supply and marketing cooperative, they were about to leave when Cheng Xue pulled her back, "Sister Miaomiao, aren’t you picking out a gift for my little uncle too?"

Although Sister Miaomiao came voluntarily, her little uncle personally came to pick them up, making an effort, a prince with merits. At this moment, she still needed to lend a hand.

"Right..." Being reminded, Wang Miaomiao also thought she ought to buy something, but what to buy?

"What does your little uncle like?" Wang Miaomiao couldn’t think of anything and could only turn to Cheng Xue again.

Cheng Xue silently said in her heart...likes you.

Alas...the road ahead for little uncle is long...

"Wallet? Tie? Belt?..." Cheng Xue suggested one thing after another, making Wang Miaomiao wrinkle her brow each time. These...are all men’s close items, somehow feeling inappropriate.

Wang Miaomiao hesitated, "Is there anything else?"

Cheng Xue spread her hands, making a look of helplessness.

Wang Miaomiao looked down at the things in her hand, hesitated, "Why not buy a pen as well?"

In the end, Wang Miaomiao picked out a fountain pen, task completed!

The two returned to the Jiang Family, Wang Miaomiao gave the gifts to Old Master Jiang and Grandma Jiang, making the two old folks extremely happy.

They did not expect this girl, who was the same age as their great-granddaughter, to be so...aware of etiquette.

Grandma Jiang couldn’t let go of the horn comb, "You child, you truly have a heart, thank you, dear."

"I am glad grandma likes it." Seeing the old folks genuinely liked it made Wang Miaomiao very happy. Giving gifts truly requires hitting the recipient’s heart, which is a skill not easily accomplished.

Wang Miaomiao didn’t aim to accomplish that, just sought to make the gifts suitable.

Seeing that Wang Miaomiao also bought malt milk and canned fruits, the old folks said repeatedly, "It truly is a waste." These things are already at home, never lacking on a long-term basis.

Grandma Jiang was thinking of a way to have her take them with her.

Not that she didn’t like them, they really weren’t needed.

Just as the house was filled with laughter and chatter, the door was pushed open, and Zheng Zhen returned. Witnessing the lively scene in the living room, walked over somewhat proudly, "What did you buy? So happy."

Wang Miaomiao saw her coming over, hurriedly found the gift box meant for her, and handed it over, "Aunt, this is the gift chosen for you, I hope you like it."

Zheng Zhen was a bit startled, with some unexpected feelings, the gift was placed in front of her.

Before she could react, it was already in her hands. Opening it, a light yellow silk scarf appeared.

Zheng Zhen touched it; the fabric was ordinary, the color not quite to her liking. Just as she was about to make a sarcastic remark, Grandma Jiang’s light cough interrupted her.

Zheng Zhen pursed her lips, ultimately not voicing unkind words, showing some respect for Grandma Jiang.

"Thank you!" She dryly expressed thanks, turned, went upstairs to her room. Entering her room, she tossed the box onto the floor, collapsed onto the bed despondently, staring at the ceiling eyes unfocused, thoughts unknown.

Jiang Zhongyi and Jiang Yan entered one after the other, there was a guest at home, and neither delayed, coming home promptly after work.

Unexpectedly, there was still a surprise waiting at home.

Jiang Yan entered as Jiang Zhongyi was opening the gifts, taking out a writing brush, overjoyed.

The nature of the gift wasn’t important to him; what mattered was the thought behind it.

This girl knew how to be considerate, seemed very sensible, despite her young age, showing maturity in her mind.

If it weren’t for her age being too young, he would have pushed the son hastily to go register the marriage, bringing her home.

His family currently needed a lady who could manage things; he felt she was entirely suitable.

"Is this a gift?" Jiang Yan approached, smiling, watching everything, he shared in the joy.

Unexpectedly, the little girl was so welcomed by the family, in his heart a sense of pride was brimming. His vision was unique, didn’t choose poorly, right?

"Brother Jiang, this is for you." Wang Miaomiao took out the last gift, secretly exhaling a breath, all gifts finally delivered.

"For me?" Jiang Yan felt his heart skip a beat, not expecting there was a gift for him too.

"Indeed, thank you for conveniently picking me up to find Xiao Xue." Wang Miaomiao cheerfully expressed thanks.

Jiang Yan’s heart blocked up, wanting loudly to tell her...it was no convenience, I specifically went to pick you up!

But, couldn’t.

"No, you’re welcome." Jiang Yan maintained a calm demeanor, holding the pen box smiled, "Thank you for your gift, I truly like it."

Grandma Jiang saw the two still somewhat distant, feeling a sense of disappointment in her grandson, such a good opportunity, why not seize it...

"Miaomiao really went overboard this time, so polite, since she gave gifts to the family, shouldn’t we return the favor?" Grandma Jiang’s eyes flickered with delight as she spoke, "Yan Er, go to my room and bring me the box from the bottom of the cabinet."

Old Master Jiang looked at Grandma Jiang in surprise, then thoughtfully at Wang Miaomiao, chuckled in realization, and couldn’t help but laugh more with joy, "Yes, we should give a meeting gift, Yan Er, quickly go get it."

Wang Miaomiao hastily refused, "No need, I don’t want any gifts. Grandma, Grandpa, I don’t want anything."

Jiang Yan didn’t hesitate, directly went to bring it, as if ignoring Wang Miaomiao’s refusal.

Grandma Jiang opened the box, inside were some old items like photos, old newspapers, several large Yuan coins, a rattle...all things of significant memories.

To others, it might look like a pile of trash, but to Grandma Jiang, it was filled with memories.

Wang Miaomiao didn’t feel right keeping her gaze fixed, only saw Grandma Jiang retrieve a wooden bead bracelet from it and placed it in Wang Miaomiao’s hand, "Grandma’s meeting gift for you, keep it..."