Chapter 216

In Shangjun County, the New Year's Eve dinner was generally eaten at noon, with the exact time left to each household. So for a family with a daughter getting married, the daughter's family would eat at the bride's parents' home first, starting earlier, and then go to the groom's family to eat, starting a bit later.

Su Xinghui put the big fish, a wild pheasant, and a bamboo rat all into a snakeskin bag, carried it downstairs, then helped Tan Mingcheng tie it to the back seat of his bicycle, and only then saw them off.

After returning home, once Guo Suhua finished clearing the dining table, Su Xinghui said, "Dad, Mom, let's go, let's hit the street, I'll buy you some clothes!"

Guo Suhua asked, "What, did you strike it rich this New Year?"

Su Xinghui laughed and said, "Pretty decent, I guess. Besides the New Year goods, the unit also gave out three hundred yuan as a New Year bonus. I barely touched my salary these past few months, so I still have several hundred left. Brother Gaoshan came this time and said the company was doing well, so he gave me a thousand yuan upfront. So, buying you a piece of clothing is still doable."

Guo Suhua said happily, "Well, look at you, this year you're richer than me. But you don't need to buy clothes—keep your money for yourself. Your dad and I both have clothes."

Su Wenjun was also a very traditional man; he wasn't used to letting his son buy him clothes, so he also said, "Right, your mom's right. We both have clothes. Just keep your money for yourself."

Su Xinghui said, "No, Dad, Mom, today I must buy you clothes. Your son has grown this big and never really done his filial duty. Now that he's able to, buying a piece of clothing is the least I can do—please don't refuse."

Guo Suhua's eyes were about to well up, but she still shook her head and said, "Forget it, Xinghui. Your dad and I know you've grown up and have a filial heart, but being able to help your dad cook a birthday meal is already enough. We really don't need you to buy clothes."

Su Xinghui knew his mother was a frugal person, but he truly wanted to buy them a piece of clothing. In his previous life, his unhappy marriage had caused his parents a lot of worry, making him feel very unfilial. In this life, he hoped to make up as much as possible for what he'd failed to do before.

Su Xinghui said, "Dad, Mom, if you won't go, then I'll go to the street by myself. Don't blame me if what I pick out isn't to your liking!"

Hearing their son say this, Su Wenjun and his wife could only exchange a glance and agree to go shopping with him. Going along meant they could keep an eye on the spending—if their son went alone, who knew how much he'd spend?

Truth be told, although they were refusing with their mouths, they were actually very happy that their son really wanted to buy them clothes. A good son like this—they hadn't raised him for nothing.

The family of three happily headed out to the street. In today's Shangjun County, the place where clothing shops were most concentrated was on the street where the People's Restaurant stood. This street was also Shangjun County's main thoroughfare, called Shangjun Avenue.

GLOSSARY:

- Su Xinghui

- Guo Su

- Su Wenjun

- Guo Suhua

- Xinghui

- Suhua

- Miss

- Gaoshan

- Shangjun County

- Shangjun Avenue

- People's Restaurant

- Tan Mingcheng