Chapter 272: Gifts

An Yinan held her grandmother's arm with one hand and Liu Xicai's arm with the other, looking left and right, "I have money, Grandmother and Big Aunt, feel free to buy whatever you want."

However, Grandmother and Liu Xicai insisted on not buying anything else.

An Yinan walked to the place where watches were sold, took a fancy to a Plum Blossom Watch, and bought four of them directly.

A Plum Blossom Watch worn on the wrist has no age limit; whether it is a young girl or an older person, there is no sense of incongruity at all.

One for Big Aunt, one for the second aunt, and one for herself; as for the last one, it was not for Grandmother, as Grandmother was older and her eyesight was not as good, so it was too strenuous for her to look at a watch.

The last watch was a gift for Peng Yi, as Beibei had been in Beijing all these years, and it was thanks to Peng Yi's care.

Although Beibei was very well-behaved and obedient.

But as an older sister, she could not pretend not to see this favor.

"Wow, please give me three pairs of cloth shoes in this size, and two more pairs in this size," An Yinan said to the clerk after picking up two cloth shoes.

Old Kyoto Cloth Shoes have very soft soles and are very comfortable to wear, especially friendly to the elderly.

An Yinan bought three pairs in Grandmother's size and two pairs in Chen Yeye's size.

"Why did you buy so many?" Grandmother asked with a frown.

"Grandmother, I'm in charge today," An Yinan said to Grandmother with a grin, carrying the bags handed over by the clerk.

The three of them strolled around some more, and An Yinan bought two Pocket Watches for her eldest uncle and second uncle.

As for her peers, she did not buy anything.

"Full harvest, time to go home." It was fortunate that she had been translating at the Compilation Bureau all these years and had saved up quite a few ration coupons; otherwise, having money alone would not be enough—a clever housewife cannot cook without rice.

When the three of them returned home, they saw Fang Hong.

Fang Hong watched the three of them get out of the car together and asked, "Mom, Sister-in-law, Nan Nan, why did you three go out together?"

One must know that the old lady had not left the Military District Compound for a long time.

Because Yun Fei's status was special, and the old lady's status had also become special, in order not to add trouble to the younger generation, the old lady basically only moved around within the Military District Compound.

"Nan Nan took us to the Department Store," Liu Xicai said, with a look of helplessness on her face.

"Nan Nan bought a lot of things. Mom and I tried to persuade her for a long time, but we couldn't stop her. This child probably spent all her money."

"No, I have to think about how to give the money back to Nan Nan without hurting the child's self-esteem," Liu Xicai whispered to Fang Hong.

Fang Hong covered her mouth and laughed, then grabbed Liu Xicai.

"Sister-in-law, you had better accept the child's good intentions."

Liu Xicai nodded, "I have to accept it, but Nan Nan shouldn't be the one spending the money. This child first went to the countryside, then followed the army; how much money can she have? Just this trip out today cost this much."

Liu Xicai held up two fingers.

"Two hundred?" Fang Hong raised an eyebrow.

"Two hundred? That's two thousand!!!" Liu Xicai was helpless.

Her own child is too good at spending money, what should she do? Waiting online, quite urgent.

Fang Hong was also a little surprised, but she didn't think it was excessive.

"Alright, Sister-in-law, you should listen to what Nan Nan has to say first." Fang Hong knew An Yinan's income; after all, every translation job passed through her hands.

Let alone two thousand, the little girl had twenty thousand in her hands.

Even among these people in the Yun Family, except for the old lady, Nan Nan was probably the richest person.

An Yinan first took out the clothes bought for Grandmother, as well as the three pairs of cloth shoes, "Grandmother, I have rarely bought you anything over the years, just let me be willful this once."

Grandmother looked at the girl in front of her and pulled the child into her arms, "Okay."

For a moment, Grandmother wiped the corners of her eyes, feeling both gratified and heartbroken.

An Yinan handed two sets of clothes to Liu Xicai, along with a watch.

In fact, the clothes and shoes didn't cost much; the most expensive part was the watch.

"Big Aunt, every time I come home, you are the one busy running around. You welcome me with your own attitude, letting me have no worries and nothing to fear." An Yinan was very grateful to Liu Xicai; if it had been anyone else, she might not have integrated into the Yun Family like this.

Liu Xicai was like water, embracing everyone and taking care of both the elders and the younger generation.

"You child." Liu Xicai was very moved; all her efforts were seen by the other party.

This feeling was wonderful, making her feel that everything was worth it.

Afterward, An Yinan took out two sets of professional attire and a Plum Blossom Watch for the second aunt.

"I won't be sentimental when talking to the second aunt; you should know best how much is in my little treasury," An Yinan said with a grin.

Fang Hong said calmly, "Then I will respectfully obey."

An Yinan nodded quickly.

Fang Hong was not a person who wore her emotions on her sleeve; knowing how much was in An Yinan's little treasury was one thing, but the child being willing to spend money on her elders was another matter entirely.

She had long been accustomed to being composed at the Compilation Bureau.

But how could she not be moved in her heart?

Her own two boys had never bought her anything; now she fully realized that having a daughter is better after all.

"These two Pocket Watches are for the eldest uncle and second uncle," An Yinan did not buy men's clothing; she only bought Pocket Watches for the eldest uncle and second uncle.

The two uncles' love for them was understated, but at any time, the two uncles would stand behind her.

This feeling was very profound.

"Good, I will accept them on behalf of your second uncle," Fang Hong nodded.

Liu Xicai stopped struggling as well; most of the things had been accepted, so it didn't matter if there was one more Pocket Watch.

Looking at the three ladies in the house, she said with a smile, "I'm going to Chen Yeye's place. I just bought two outfits and two pairs of cloth shoes for Chen Yeye, so I'll just send them over."

"Wait a moment," Liu Xicai hurriedly called out to An Yinan, who was about to leave.

"Take these tea leaves to Chen Lao," Liu Xicai pulled out two paper bags, each containing two cans of tea leaves.

An Yinan pondered for a moment, "This is?"

Liu Xicai tapped her forehead, "It was prepared long ago, rest assured and take it."

An Yinan would inevitably visit the Chen Family upon her return, so Liu Xicai had prepared gifts long ago to save her own child from being impolite.

"Thank you, Big Aunt." An Yinan did not stand on ceremony either, directly kissing Liu Xicai on the cheek.

An Yinan's reaction left everyone in the room stunned.

An Yinan left carrying the items, wearing black trousers and a white cotton-padded jacket, her hair tied in a ponytail, her whole person full of youthful vitality.

Along the way, she greeted everyone she knew.

When she got married, the family members had all been introduced, and her memory had always been quite good.

"Zhang Yeye, out exercising? The road is slippery, please be careful."

"Yang Nainai, why did you go grocery shopping by yourself?"

"Sun Shushu, resting today?"

Walking along the way, it was all the sound of her greetings, as she mingled with those grandfathers and grandmothers.