Chapter 18

Seeing this, Zhou Yi picked up the fat meat from Song Xi’s bowl and ate it. Then, he picked up a few pieces of skin and lean meat for Song Xi like before. However, he did not pick up much. He knew that he could not be too anxious about nourishing her body. He had to take it step by step.

Looking at the braised pork in the noodles, Song Xi’s heart warmed and she felt a little suffocated. In this era, most people got married immediately after meeting on blind dates. There were also many who got married without even meeting each other. For example, the two of them had never met. She did not know why Zhou Yi was so nice to her. Wasn’t he afraid that his efforts would be in vain?

Would she let his efforts be in vain?

Song Xi did not know for the time being.

Although she was considered ‘cultured’ in this era and had a portable supermarket, with such wealth, she might be worthy of anyone and someone better, but would that person definitely treat her sincerely like Zhou Yi and not for the benefits behind her?

Zhou Yi originally wanted to pack the braised pork and bring it back for dinner, but when he thought about how hot the weather was now, it would definitely turn sour if he packed it and brought it back, so he ate a plate of braised pork, a bowl of plain noodles, and half a bowl of shredded meat noodles.

Song Xi had a small appetite and only ate half of it. He ate the rest of the bowl.

Song Xi did not eat much and finished it quickly. After eating, she rested her chin on her hands and watched Zhou Yi eat. Watching people eat was actually a very healing thing. This was also the reason why mukbang could become popular in modern times.

Zhou Yi could naturally feel his wife’s gaze on him. As he lowered his head to eat, the corners of his lips curled up slightly. He also hoped that his wife would slowly like him and they would become a loving couple.

In fact, most couples in their village did not have any feelings for each other. Usually, they did not even talk to each other. It was the same for his parents. His mother had abandoned her husband and sons for her so-called first love. One had to know how precious sons were these days. Who did not dote on their three sons with all their might? She had abandoned her husband and son and even sold her youngest son.

Even if his little wife did not like him, he would still treat her well because he had already decided on his little wife. However, he was also looking forward to it. He looked forward to them being loving and harmonious.

Soon, it was time for dinner. The state-owned restaurant also welcomed its peak period. Seeing so many people waiting at the window to buy food, Song Xi and Zhou Yi left after eating and did not stay at the state-owned restaurant.

Soon, the two of them arrived at the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative. If it were Song Xi herself, she might be curious about the supply and marketing cooperative. However, she had seen the supply and marketing cooperative in Little ‘Song Xi’s’ memories and knew what was in the supply and marketing cooperative, so she was not very interested. However, it was still early. Not only was it hot to wait at the ox cart gathering point, it was also boring. She might as well take a look at the supply and marketing cooperative!

It just so happened that Song Xi had obtained a lot of tickets from the night market, so she could buy some small things, especially sweets and pastries. After all, she was his new wife. If someone came to visit them, they couldn’t possibly not have anything to entertain the guests, right?

The people in the mountains did not have much entertainment, so they naturally talked about other people. She did not want anyone to gossip about her, but what she did not know was that when she was unconscious and on the verge of death, the village had long gossiped about her, and even Zhou Yi was not able to escape.

Many people felt that Zhou Yi was too stupid. He even wanted a ‘dead person’. According to their thoughts, he should send Little ‘Song Xi’ back to the Song family and get the betrothal gift back before marrying a healthy wife.

There were also people who felt that Zhou Yi was loyal. Under such circumstances, he did not abandon his wife and was even willing to continue treating his wife, who was like a bottomless pit.

Song Xi went to the candy and snack area to buy 500 grams of white rabbit milk candy, 500 grams of walnut crisps, and 500 grams of fried glutinous rice strips. The main thing was that she could find similar things in her supermarket. When the time came, she would use the ones in the supermarket to confuse the public. Presumably, Zhou Yi would not notice.

After Song Xi bought something, she stuffed it into Zhou Yi’s arms and continued to buy fabric and sewing supplies. Zhou Yi was willing to spend so much money to buy her new clothes, but he was unwilling to buy one for himself. Song Xi’s heart ached for him, so she wanted to buy some fabric to make him a few new clothes.

When she was studying in university in the modern era, she majored in fashion design because she liked Hanfu [1. Hanfu is the term for the traditional cultural clothing worn by the Han Chinese during dynasties where Han Chinese ruled] and Hanfu headwear very much. While she opened a supermarket, she also ran a Hanfu studio to make Hanfu and various headwear. Although she became a hands-off manager later and her skills were rusty, she still had the ability to make ordinary clothes.

She used all the cloth tickets and bought navy blue, dark blue, black, and gray fabrics. She felt that a man with Zhou Yi’s good looks could look better in these slightly mature colors.

Zhou Yi followed behind his wife to help her carry her things. Seeing his wife carefully choose the fabric, his heart warmed. He knew that his wife must have chosen it for him. The Song Family was so heartless to her, so she probably would not care about the Song Family anymore.

Song Xi did not like to drink raw water directly. Coincidentally, she had an industrial ticket, so she bought a kettle. This way, she could drink hot water anytime and anywhere. She did not have to boil hot water in a hurry when she was thirsty.

After that, she bought soap to wash clothes and shampoo for her hair. When the time came, she could mix them with the same products from the supermarket.

When they were almost done shopping, Song Xi asked the staff in front of her tentatively, “Hello, comrade. Do you have any packaging here?”

Although there were transparent bags in her supermarket, she was afraid that she would run out one day, so she wanted to buy some bags from this era here. When it was almost the new year, she could pack some melon seeds, peanuts, red dates, candy, and so on to earn some money.

Jiang Jiayi, a staff member of the supply and marketing cooperative, watched as Song Xi spent so much money to buy so many things. She spent two months of her salary in one go. She was envious, but it was useless. She didn’t have that much money!

Hearing Song Xi’s question, Jiang Jiayi took out two types of bags. One was an oil paper bag, like the kind that was used to pack Chinese medicine. The other was a thin and transparent bag that needed to be sealed with candles and a hacksaw. It was a little troublesome to use, but it was cheap. A hundred of them were only ten cents, so Song Xi bought 500 of both, which only cost one yuan.

When the two bags were in her hands, a strange light burst out of Song Xi’s eyes. Zhou Yi didn’t understand, but he felt that it was especially beautiful. He felt that her smile was like the sun that could warm one’s heart in winter.

“Brother Yi, let’s go!” What Song Xi wanted the most was fabric and packaging. The rest of the things were just in passing. Now that she had bought them, she was naturally not in the mood to shop anymore.