Chapter 271: Going Shopping?

When Beibei enrolled in school, could relying solely on Peng Yi's connections really have allowed two children to enroll?

If not for the Yun Family's behind-the-scenes influence, could Peng Yi have transferred Beibei's status and connections so smoothly?

In truth, the shadow of the Yun Family had always been behind Beibei.

Yet the Yun Family had never appeared before Beibei; it was not a lack of love, but a deep love.

Beibei looked at her sister, her face full of admiration and worship.

"Later on, after meeting everyone and spending time with them, I realized that the human heart is the hardest thing to hide, and the most difficult to conceal."

"You couldn't hide your concern for us, and I couldn't hide my own feelings, which formed the sense of belonging I have now."

An Yinan thought of all that had passed and smiled slightly; her curved brows and eyes no longer held the sharpness of their first meeting, but were filled with gentleness.

Yun Ge and Yun Fei exchanged a glance, both smiling at each other.

"Here, take this Pink Bamboo joint and keep it safe." After gently stroking the Pink Bamboo joint, Yun Ge handed it to An Yinan.

The Pink Bamboo represented Yun Liu.

But while Yun Liu's memory grew increasingly distant, An Yinan was right before their eyes.

Now, the Pink Bamboo represented An Yinan.

"This Pink Bamboo joint has almost become a heartache for your Second Uncle; he mumbles about it day after day, but he is just too busy with official duties, and coming back from Heilongjiang Province once is as difficult as ascending to heaven," Fang Hong said, laughing despite herself.

Of the entire Yun Family, Fang Hong was the most familiar with An Yinan; they had secret codes, channels, and were even partners in their work.

Fang Hong was not the type to beat around the bush; she was direct, especially when facing those she trusted.

"Perhaps it's because Second Uncle is rarely refused?" An Yinan teased.

Yun Ge pointed at An Yinan and said to Yun Fei, "Look at her, just a little girl who refuses to suffer any losses."

The whole family burst into laughter, and the entire Yun Family was filled with joy and cheer.

After the meal, everyone went about their own business; An Yinan returned to her room, washed up, lay on the bed, and thought about future matters, eventually closing her eyes and drifting into a dream.

This sleep was very deep and very peaceful.

And in her dreams, there was only her father's broad back and her mother's gaze, soft as water.

A family of four, living warm and cozy days.

She seemed not to be herself, yet she also seemed to be herself.

It was an indescribable feeling.

When she opened her eyes, she did not know when the moon had climbed into the sky; the starlight outside was twinkling, a sight not seen in modern times.

An Yinan washed her face and then went downstairs.

The Main Hall was quiet, with only a faint light to guide the way.

An Yinan went to the kitchen, where porridge was still being kept warm on the stove; the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, certain that Big Aunt could not bear to disturb her rest but was afraid she would go hungry.

She ladled the porridge into a bowl, took it back to her room, took a bowl of cherries from her space, and after finishing the chicken porridge, ate the bowl of cherries.

"Living as happily as an immortal." After leaving the Northeast Camp, she felt more at ease using items from her space.

During the snow disaster, she had used one-third of the rice and flour from her space; it was these sudden supplies that saved the disaster victims and the rescue team at the time.

At that time, supplies could not get in, vehicles could not get in, planes could not get in, and supplies had long since been stretched to the limit.

And these sudden supplies became a mystery to the Northeast Military Region, as well as a secret that could never be spoken of.

After eating, An Yinan took the porridge bowl downstairs, washed it clean, and then returned upstairs.

Having slept for half a day, she was now full of energy and could not fall asleep.

She took out a piece of white paper and listed the houses she wanted to find, along with their specific locations.

Over these years, she had earned quite a bit of money from translating and selling clothes; her total assets had long exceeded 100,000 yuan, which was an immense fortune in this era.

"Are you going out?" Liu Xicai asked with a smile, looking at the neatly dressed An Yinan.

This girl really could not sit still for a moment.

After someone had been on a train for so long, they should at least rest for two days.

She, however, was full of spirit; after sleeping for half a day and a night, she was well-rested and had even gotten up early.

She had just gotten up when she saw her practicing the Eight Brocades.

"Hehe, Grandma, Big Aunt, shall we go shopping?" Although An Yinan had made a list of houses to look for, she did not intend to go today; instead, she wanted to accompany her grandmother and Big Aunt.

Especially since today was a day off, she had prepared the money and coupons, wanting to take the two distinguished ladies of the family out shopping.

"Shopping?" Liu Xicai could not be more surprised; she knew that since An Yinan had come to Beijing, she seemed to have only gone shopping once.

An Yinan nodded, "Oh, I'll be in Beijing from now on, it's different from before; I used to be in a rush, but now I have plenty of time."

"My old arms and legs won't go join in the fun with you," Grandma said with a chuckle.

Her granddaughter wanting to take her shopping made her feel touched, but she did not want to hold the young people back.

An Yinan hugged Grandma's arm, "Grandma, I just want to stroll around, keep me company!"

Grandma, unable to resist An Yinan's pestering, looked at Liu Xicai, "I really don't know how this little girl can be so persistent."

Liu Xicai beamed, "Nan Nan is just afraid you'll be bored at home and wants to take you out for a stroll."

The three women of different ages got into the car, and Yun Shu drove them directly to the Department Store.

"Grandma, look at this set." An Yinan pulled Grandma over and saw a piece of clothing—a red top and black pants, though the red was not a true red but slightly darker, just right for someone of her age.

"Oh my, Grandma can't wear such a bright color," Grandma said, laughing despite herself.

An Yinan said directly to the shop assistant, "Could you please help me find a size that fits my grandmother?"

"Just a moment." The service staff in Beijing had a better attitude than those in the provinces.

After all, in this place, no one knew what the status of the person buying things might be.

Offending someone who shouldn't be offended would lead to great trouble later.

"You can go try it over there," the shop assistant said thoughtfully after handing the clothes to An Yinan.

An Yinan thanked her with a beaming smile, then opened the clothes to take a look, not making her grandmother hold them up in front of the mirror.

"This outfit will do, please write up the receipt," An Yinan said to the shop assistant.

The shop assistant looked at the three people's attire, said nothing, and efficiently wrote up the receipt.

An Yinan bought three outfits for her grandmother, two outfits for her Big Aunt, and two professional suits for her second aunt Fang Hong, then bought two changes of clothes for herself before finally leaving the women's clothing Regional Economics.

"You child, why spend so much money? Big Aunt has money," Liu Xicai said, feeling both angry and touched.

Having a child buy clothes for her was something to be happy about, no matter how one looked at it.

Yet she was afraid the child wouldn't have money in her hands and would suffer in her future life, and with Nan Nan's temperament, even if she had no money left, she wouldn't tell anyone.