Adored by Him: My Blissful Days as the Girl Next Door

For the New Year, the factory had a seven-day holiday, from the afternoon of the thirtieth to the seventh day, with work resuming on the eighth.

The dormitory building became lively for once, with everyone taking time off work. Liu Xiue's general store saw booming business.

It's the New Year, and every kid has some pocket money. Clutching their money, they press against the small window of the store, hang their arms over it, and point at the snacks on the shelf: "Auntie, I want to buy this..."

Liu Xiue was too busy to manage, so she asked Zhao Dazhuang to grab items while she collected the money.

Zhao Meimei changed into a brand new outfit, a bright yellow cotton jacket, with oversized thick cotton pants under a pair of red fabric pants. She cozied up next to a small stove inside the store and happily munched on smart beans.

Her small white teeth crackled on the beans as she watched her dad and mom work up a sweat.

"Zhao Meimei! Come out and play!" Da Bao and a few friends stood outside the store, calling her from the small window.

Zhao Meimei stuffed her smart beans into her cotton jacket pocket, stood up from the small stool, and with a promise, turned and rushed outside.

Liu Xiue was quick and grabbed her: "Your coat buttons aren't fastened! Don't catch a cold from the wind, especially during the New Year."

Zhao Meimei struggled impatiently: "Oh, Mom, hurry, they're waiting for me!"

After some effort, Liu Xiue finally buttoned the coat, and Zhao Meimei quickly turned and dashed towards the door.