Chapter 1950 - 1450: Work Plan 6
Although my sister is the closest to me, matters between men and women shouldn't be disclosed.
Feng Qingyun, to prove he was well-prepared, ran upstairs to fetch his briefcase and pulled out a wad of US Dollars and Hong Kong Dollars.
Feng Qingxue looked over and reminded, "I see you didn't bring any gifts for Comrade Rong or Comrade Hu. Don't forget to buy something for the two elders while shopping this afternoon and bring it when you visit tomorrow."
Li Jiaoyang quickly said, "Yunyun bought them, and there's quite a lot. A few days ago, they were mailed directly from Shanghai to the sanatorium where my parents live. It should have arrived by now. Moreover, my parents called me and said our new house and the wedding items have long been prepared, so during the shopping trip this afternoon, let Yunyun buy more clothes for you and the children."
Feng Qingxue's expression became even more satisfied. The quantity isn't what matters, it's the attitude. The Rong Family's attitude shows they take the marriage between my sister and Li Jiaoyang very seriously. "Your parents' preparations are for you. We have to prepare dowry for Yunyun."
How could one marry off a daughter empty-handed?
Even with the tough conditions over a decade ago, the Lu Family provided ample betrothal gifts, and I also prepared a dowry.
Lu Erxiong shouted excitedly, "Ohohoh, buying a dowry, buying a dowry, buying a dowry for our aunt!"
Li Jiaoyang was just about to say it wasn't necessary when Grandma Ye interjected, "That's right. Tomorrow I will add to Xiaoyun's dowry too. Xiaoyun, when you exchange the overseas remittance certificates later, don't forget to send me some. Your Uncle Ye and I have plenty of money, but we don't have enough certificates."
"Don't worry, I'll definitely bring a wad back for you." There's quite a bit of foreign currency, and the remittance certificates certainly won't be used up.
Chen Xueniang also said unreservedly, "Don't forget me. The other day, Old Zheng and I saw plenty of good things at the Friendship Store. We want to buy a washing machine, an air conditioner, and a color TV, but unfortunately, I don't have a foreign passport or remittance certificates, so we can only look on helplessly."
Feng Qingyun only nodded in agreement without saying anything else.
Lu Jiang and Feng Qingxue went to the meeting by hitching a ride. The car allocated to Lu Jiang by the state was left at home all the time, but one car couldn't fit all of them, so Feng Qingxue borrowed another car.
Grandma Ye, being elderly and wanting to nap after lunch, wasn't keen on going out shopping with the younger folks, so she stayed home. Before sending them off, she handed Ye Yan plenty of money. "If you see something you like, just ask your aunt for remittance certificates to buy it. Don't scrimp on your grandparents. If your younger siblings see something they like, as their older brother, you should buy it for them too. Don't be stingy."
Lu Erxiong clambered up quickly, his mouth very sweet, "Thank you, Grandma Ye! I'll bring you delicious food when we return!"
Upon entering the city, they first went to the designated bank exchange to convert money and remittance certificates, then went to the Friendship Store.
Seeing her sister directly go to the silk counter to buy quilt covers and wanting to pick up silk to make padded jackets, Feng Qingyun spoke up, "Actually, it's unnecessary to buy so many things. My job hasn't been settled yet, and Jiaoyang is working in Shanghai, it's troublesome to bring all these back. If anything is truly lacking, we can buy it in Shanghai then."
Feng Qingxue disapproved, "Bedding and the like are necessities—how can you not buy them? Is it that you'll never return to the Capital? You mentioned your job isn't settled yet. As for jewelry, that can be overlooked; I've saved a box for you, just waiting for you to get married."
"Get a couple more lengths of silk; the old tailor Master Zhang, whom I know, makes clothes exceptionally well and designs new outfits beautifully," Chen Xueniang suddenly spoke, "Xiaoyun likes qipao, right? Just have Master Zhang make it. He used to make clothes for wealthy families when he was young, and his qipaos are every bit as good as those Xiaoyun brings back."
... That's all for today. In the afternoon, let's pick up the reserved drinks and gifts. In the morning, drive through the thick snow on the road to buy pork and a whole sheep; the car almost slipped into a ditch.