Chapter 699 - 698 Enthusiasm
After the family finished their meal, they reorganized the items in the house and, looking at the sky, decided to go out to buy the daily necessities they were lacking, such as pots, pans, ladles, and basins.
Upon stepping out the door, they saw that across the street the gates of the neighboring courtyard were open, and two children around three or four years old, with runny noses, squatted in the corner of the wall playing. The children curiously looked up when they saw Wang Yongzhu and her group come out. The younger one, sucking on a finger, had a pair of eyes filled with bewilderment.
Wang Yongzhu smiled at the two children and fished out two pine nut candies from her bag, popping one into each of their mouths.
The kids were hesitant to accept the treats. The younger one looked to the older, who after hesitating for a moment, turned and shouted into the courtyard, "Mom, the auntie from across the street is giving us candy—"
"What?" they heard Madam Gu’s loud voice as she made her way to the door.
With wet hands, she wiped them on her apron as she walked, "Who’s giving you candy?"
Upon seeing Wang Yongzhu, her face immediately brightened into a smile, "Oh, it’s you, sister. We owe you one again. Where are you headed?"
She gestured to the two children to take the candies and thank Wang Yongzhu.
As she spoke, she turned her gaze towards Old Granny Zhang and Song Chongjin.
She paused abruptly. Although this family dressed plainly due to mourning, the quality of their cloth was good, and their clothes were mostly seven or eight parts new. It seemed they were quite well-off.
Not to mention the aloof demeanor Song Chongjin exuded, which made Madam Gu regard her even more highly.