Chapter 146: 143. Purchasing New Year Goods (First Subscription Bonus 8/9)

Zhang Ran does not know what Huang Lin is thinking, but in truth, he can guess it.

If one were to say that Tian Yaohui made this choice purely because of money, then Huang Lin did it to be able to battle him, Zhang Ran, once again!

Last time, Zhang Ran considered that he hadn't won particularly honorably; although Huang Lin's vision back then could not compare to Zhang Ran, a transmigrator, in that era, his vision was actually sufficient, and his ability was very strong.

And the reason why Zhang Ran was able to win was actually, for the most part, because of money; he might not earn more money than Huang Lin if he were in the same industry, but Zhang Ran could make him earn less, or even lose money.

In any case, Zhang Ran had a large amount of cash on hand at the time, which directly caused Huamei to almost lose everything; in the end, they simply couldn't hold on, and only then did Huang Lin choose to admit defeat.

Therefore, Huang Lin was very unwilling to lose; if there were no opportunity, that would be one thing, but now that the opportunity is already laid out before him, for a person like Huang Lin, it would be strange if he didn't make this choice!

Moreover, Zhang Ran can be certain that as long as he defeats Huamei again this time, then Huang Lin will hand Huamei over to him exactly as it is, rather than playing little tricks in private to make the company chaotic, or even causing the local government to intervene as a result.

This is also the reason why Zhang Ran's attitude toward Huang Xunceng was relatively good at the time; Huang Lin and Tian Yaohui are two different types of people, a point Zhang Ran has always been very clear about in his heart.

Huang Lin actually guessed correctly too; although the government side did not state it explicitly, they had also expressed a similar meaning to him implicitly. After all, it concerns the work and lives of over a million people; if one counts their families, this number is already very frightening.

So this is also the reason why Zhang Ran's actions have been very small up to now; he needs a one-hit kill, especially when facing someone like Tian Yaohui.

Zhang Ran dares to guarantee that Huang Lin will not play little tricks after losing, but he does not dare to guarantee that Tian Yaohui will not do so; in fact, the possibility of him doing so is very high.

"Zhang Ran, we are ready, let's set off quickly." Prince Haiman has already changed his clothes and is excitedly preparing to set off.

Today, he and Lin Mei are both wearing ordinary clothes that were just bought for them, the purpose being not to be too conspicuous; once he is recognized by someone, he estimates that they will have to head home by then.

The four little ones were originally not planning to go; they are currently in high spirits preparing to 'create' their 'masterpieces'!

It is just that after being slightly enticed by Zhang Ran, they obediently followed along to go out; after all, in Zhang Ran's description, the place they are about to go is very, very fun.

At one o'clock in the afternoon, Zhang Ran and his group arrived near an old temple in Shanghai; the place was already decorated with lanterns and streamers, with lanterns hanging by the roadside and many small vendors hawking their wares on the street.

There were even some old men and women setting up stalls on the side of the road to write spring couplets; these people are actually mostly doing it for the lively atmosphere, not to make money.

"Uncle Zhang, I want to eat candied haws, can you buy some for me?" It must be said that the little one Arthur is actually very smart; in a short time, he understood that if he wants to get these things that he is usually not allowed to eat, he can only go through Zhang Ran or Liu Lu.

And Zhang Ran is the best choice, because once his Uncle Zhang agrees, Prince Haiman generally will not object.

Sure enough, one only heard Zhang Ran say: "Alright, tell Uncle Zhang what flavor you want."

"I want some too." Auston could not help it either.

Subsequently, Zhang Xiaotao and Susu also joined in; in an instant, the four little ones each had a candied haw in hand.

"Grandpa, Grandpa, I want that sword." This was not the end of it; just after buying the candied haws, Zhang Xiaotao took a fancy to something he liked.

He spoke up, and the other three little ones were not to be outdone, so four wooden swords were acquired.

The four little ones have always carried their Treasure Gourds with them; Zhang Ran also found someone on the street selling red rope, bought a few pieces, and tied up the Treasure Gourds so they could carry them on their backs.

Added to the fact that each little one is now holding a wooden sword in their hand, it really looks like the real deal.

However, because the four little ones had just finished eating, they could not finish the candied haws very quickly.

Zhang Ran looked at Susu's pitiful little appearance and could no longer hold back, immediately saying: "Is Susu unable to eat anymore? Give it to Grandpa, Grandpa will help you eat it."

"Thank you, Grandpa, Grandpa is the best." A smile immediately bloomed on Susu's little face.

Zhang Xiaotao's eyes lit up when he saw this scene and he was about to speak, but he was immediately blocked by Zhang Ran: "A real man must do his own things himself."

As soon as Zhang Xiaotao heard this, he knew there was no hope, and subsequently cast his gaze toward his mother, but how could Liu Lu indulge him?

Now Liu Lu has completely established her position in the household; since Zhang Ran is so doting on the children, she must be strict, otherwise, wouldn't this guy Zhang Xiaotao go to the skies?

The two Auston brothers looked toward their own parents.

When had Prince Haiman and Lin Mei ever encountered such a situation?

However, neither of them refused the candied haws from the two little ones; eating the food their own children could not finish gave them a sudden, inexplicable feeling in their hearts—this was a behavior they had never experienced before.

In the past, let alone the children not being able to finish, even if the delicacies they had just bought were not eaten, they would just be thrown away.

Now only Zhang Xiaotao was left as the only little one pitifully eating his candied haw, but fortunately, the two brothers Auston and Arthur were very loyal and shared the remaining candied haw among the three brothers just like that.

After this time, the four little ones did not dare to let the adults buy food casually, and every time they bought some, they only bought a very, very small amount.

It must be said that being good-looking is indeed a form of capital, especially for children.

The four little ones are all not bad-looking, especially the two mixed-race Auston brothers who are very exquisite, and Susu has a soft and delicate little appearance.

Basically, as long as the little ones speak up, very few people will refuse them.

"Yo, I even ran into an old acquaintance; let's go, let's go buy some spring couplets and 'Fu' characters." Zhang Ran saw an old acquaintance; it was precisely that old man who played chess terribly whom he had met when he lived in Zhang Sicheng's old house.

"Old brother, your calligraphy is not bad." Zhang Ran walked to the old man's stall and said with a smile.

"So it's you, little brother; what's this, bringing the whole family to buy New Year goods?" The old man also smiled when he saw it was Zhang Ran.

"That's right, otherwise why would I come here?" Zhang Ran and this old man were very compatible, so he did not stand on ceremony when speaking.

"I see you don't have anyone patronizing your stall, so I came over; old brother, have you not made a single sale until now?" Zhang Ran asked.

As soon as these words were out, the old man's face immediately darkened. "These people don't know quality." The old man's tone was somewhat indignant.

"Indeed, if they weren't people who 'know quality', at your price, I reckon no one would buy them." Zhang Ran bit down hard on the two words 'know quality'.