EBE Chapter 326 Xiaomin is also trying her best to live a good life.
Chapter 326 Xiaomin is also trying her best to live a good life.
Chapter 326 Xiaomin is also trying her best to live a good life.
Zhuang Tunan was frozen in place, suddenly stopping in his tracks, staring at her with wide eyes.
"Wanshu, does this mean you agree?"
His hands unconsciously clenched and unclenched at his sides, and he suddenly became flustered, his usual composure completely gone.
"Wanshu, I, I'm going to visit my uncle and aunt when I go home for the holidays. I've saved some money from tutoring, and I've also saved quite a bit of living expenses from my parents. What should I buy for the first meeting? Oh right, I need my parents and my sister to come along too. Oh my, I'm so happy, I'm almost incoherent."
Zhuang Tunan excitedly looked around and found that no one was paying attention to them. He hugged Wan Shu tightly, his arms wrapped around her, wanting to make her a part of his life.
Zhang Wanshu reached out and hugged him back, feeling each other's heartbeats.
She tilted her head slightly and whispered in Zhuang Tunan's ear, "But I have one condition."
"I'll agree to any conditions you set, as long as it's within my capabilities."
Zhang Wanshu is different from ordinary girls. She has plans for the future and is rational. She earnestly expresses her thoughts.
"We're getting married, but let's not have children yet. We'll wait until I graduate with my master's degree and have a stable job."
Upon hearing this, Zhuang Tunan felt a great weight lifted from his heart, let out a long sigh, and smiled.
"I promise you, it's okay if we don't have children."
After hugging him for a while, Zhang Wanshu pushed him away, her face flushed. "There are people all here, let's go, I'm hungry."
"Hey!" Tu Nan said, taking her hand generously and continuing to walk forward.
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When Zhuang Chaoying and Huang Ling came out of the Peace Hotel, it was already 2:30 pm.
Director Xie and his group were already at the door. When they saw Zhuang Chaoying come out, Director Xie went over and patted Zhuang Chaoying's arm.
"Xiao Zhuang, your talent shouldn't be wasted. Write more good works in the future, and we'll have the opportunity to collaborate again. This collaboration was very pleasant, and I'm really looking forward to the next one."
Zhuang Chaoying quickly responded with a smile. "Director Xie, you flatter me! It's an honor to work with you this time, and we'll definitely collaborate again. Don't worry, I'll go back and work on developing new projects."
Director Xie laughed heartily. "Great! By the way, do you need me to arrange a car to take you to the station? That would save you the trouble."
Zhuang Chaoying quickly waved her hand. "Director Xie, thank you so much for your kindness. My husband and I still have to go to the Writers' Association, so we won't trouble you."
After saying goodbye to everyone, Huang Ling felt as if she had suddenly broken free from her restraints. She no longer had to suppress her excitement and held Zhuang Chaoying's arm tightly, her eyes sparkling.
"Chaoying, today's trip was really worthwhile! Not only did we see a movie, but most importantly, we met Xiaoqing. I wonder if we'll ever have the chance to meet again."
Zhuang Chaoying smiled and nodded. "Yes, there will definitely be an opportunity."
Afterwards, they took the manuscript to the Writers' Association.
Fortunately, Chairman Wang's home is near the Writers' Association, so the trip wasn't in vain.
Upon meeting Chairman Wang, Zhuang Chaoying handed over the manuscript. Chairman Wang carefully reviewed it, nodding in approval from time to time, saying that what was lacking now was this kind of realistic work.
After submitting the manuscript, Zhuang Chaoying successfully received a six-month subsidy.
After leaving the Writers' Association, the two went to the shopping mall.
Now the monthly subsidy has increased to seventy-six yuan, and Huang Ling put the subsidy of more than four hundred yuan into her purse.
As soon as she entered the mall, Huang Ling went straight to the shoe section, thinking of Xiao Ting, Dong Zhe, and Peng Fei. She had heard that Dildona's sneakers were very popular, and although a pair cost 320 yuan, she bought a pair for each of the three children.
The salesperson enthusiastically introduced the style and material of the shoes, saying that the shoes were of good quality and had a new style. Moreover, since the feet of her three children had almost reached their final shape, buying a pair would allow them to wear them for a longer period of time. Only then did Huang Ling feel at ease and pay the money.
As Zhuang Chaoying strolled around, she was pleasantly surprised to find that there were actually imported cosmetics counters in the malls of Shanghai, with Shiseido's IPSA products on display.
Zhuang Chaoying led A-Ling directly over, and the salesperson began introducing the products.
Huang Ling hesitated because of the high price, but then she remembered that when she looked in the mirror in the bathroom last night, she noticed that she had many fine lines around her eyes.
Without hesitation, she bought two sets, spending 148 yuan each, thinking that she and Song Ying would each take one set, since women should always take good care of themselves.
Zhuang Chaoying packed three pairs of shoes into her suitcase and carried two boxes of skincare products in her other hand.
I hailed a taxi and arrived at the station to catch the night bus.
There were a lot of people taking this train; the station was bustling and noisy, with people carrying chickens and ducks.
Zhuang Chaoying turned around. "Ah Ling, it's crowded, hold onto my arm, don't get separated."
Huang Ling quickly grabbed his arm and followed closely behind.
The two finally found a spot to stand near the train door; they were lucky to even get standing tickets.
Just as they were catching their breath, they heard someone calling their names. "Uncle Zhuang! Aunt Huang!"
Huang Ling looked in the direction of the sound and saw Xiao Min and the young man next to her standing not far away, with two baskets on their backs beside them.
Huang Ling looked at the boy next to Xiao Min and thought he looked familiar. Right, he was the one who went shopping with Song Ying before, and he was also the one who set up a stall with Xiao Min. She had also seen the two of them shopping and eating together. The two of them must be dating.
"Xiaomin, what is this?"
Xiaomin introduced them with a smile. "Aunt Huang, this is my friend. We run a stall together. His name is Zou Daqiang."
Zou Daqiang quickly smiled and nodded to Huang Ling, saying politely, "Hello, Aunt Huang. I often hear Xiaomin mention you."
"Hello, hello, young man, you look quite energetic."
Zhuang Chaoying stood aside, listening to Huang Ling and Xiao Min chat.
Xiaomin is a practical girl. In this day and age, as long as you're shameless enough to set up a stall and do some small business, no matter what it is, as long as you're willing to persevere, there's a possibility of becoming rich.
Despite Zhang Amei's scheming nature, her daughter is actually quite decent and hasn't followed in her mother's footsteps.
Xiaomin and the boy named Zou Daqiang have been together for many years.
The two of them have been inseparable since their vocational school days.
Zhuang Chaoying and Huang Ling sometimes wondered why they hadn't gotten married despite their good relationship.
However, since Xiaomin didn't bring it up herself, they, as elders, felt it wasn't appropriate to ask too much. They felt that young people should have their own plans when it came to matters of the heart.
At that moment, an announcement came over the loudspeaker: "The next stop is Suzhou Station. Passengers who wish to disembark, please prepare to disembark."
Zhuang Chaoying and Huang Ling slowly walked out of the station exit with the flow of people. Zhuang Chaoying put the basket that she had been carrying along the way on the ground.
Huang Ling said kindly to Xiao Min, "Xiao Min, we'll head back now. Come visit Shan Shan at our house sometime! Your aunt and uncle are always happy to welcome you."
Xiaomin nodded vigorously. "Aunt Huang, Uncle Zhuang, thank you for helping me carry the goods out. I'll definitely come back when I have time."
Xiaomin watched her uncle and aunt's departing figures.
Sometimes she really envied the Lin and Zhuang families who moved away from their house, and she envied Xiaoting, Tu Nan, Lin Dongzhe, and Pengfei who was staying at Uncle Zhuang's house. Although her father had passed away, her mother, Zhang Amei, had married Wu Jianguo.
She has a new father, Wu Jianguo, and lives with Xiaojun and Shanshan, but the barrier of not being related by blood always stands between them and they can't get over it.
Although she lost her biological father, she was fortunate to have a mother who loved her wholeheartedly.
Zhang Amei did her best to meet her needs in every aspect of life, giving her a carefree childhood and fostering her lively and cheerful personality. Unlike Shanshan, she didn't have to be cautious in every aspect of life, even having to think twice before expressing her thoughts.
However, Xiaomin still couldn't help but wonder occasionally if her father hadn't gotten sick and passed away, would she now be living in a complete family without barriers, just like Xiaoting and Tunan, with those close friends?
Many times, Xiaomin felt like an extra person, an "outsider" who couldn't fit into this alleyway community.
I wasn't very close to my friends when I was a child, and this feeling has become stronger as I've grown up.
Fortunately, she and A-Qiang worked hard together over the past two years and made some money while running their stall.
Now, they rent a storefront and sell clothes, underwear, and socks. Business is booming, and she has become her mother's pride. That's enough.
All of this was thanks to Brother Yiming's help at the beginning. Without his guidance and assistance, Ah Qiang and I would not have had such a smooth journey.
Zou Daqiang's voice interrupted Xiaomin's thoughts. "Xiaomin, what are you daydreaming about? Let's go."
As he spoke, A-Qiang casually handed the lighter basket to Xiao-Min, and the two walked a short distance before hailing a tricycle and heading towards the rented shop.
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