yournovel Chapter 400: I Have a New Love and Forgot My Old Love
Chapter 400: I Have a New Love and Forgot My Old Love
Chapter 400: I Have a New Love and Forgot My Old Love
Yu Huan and Lin Yourong walked slowly forward, hand in hand.
Compared to midday, the small commodity wholesale market is noticeably more lively and bustling at this time.
It was the time to buy New Year's goods, and the loudspeakers at various stalls blared promotional shouts, one after another, rising and falling.
People came and went along the way, and this little world was full of the warmth and life of everyday life.
Yu Huan held Lin Yourong's hand tightly, squeezed through the bustling crowd, and walked step by step into the wholesale market.
The variety of goods is dazzling, including jewelry, stationery, and even more clothing, shoes, hats, and other accessories.
The sight is so dazzling that it's almost overwhelming.
The two walked side by side, quietly observing and immersing themselves in the lively atmosphere, yet seemingly forming their own little world.
Suddenly, Yu Huan felt Lin Yourong pause slightly, so he stopped as well and looked in the direction she was looking.
A white bear placed high on the shelf comes into view. It is fluffy and its eyes are like two sparkling black gems. It looks especially cute under the light.
A smile crept across his face beneath his mask: "Honey, we can buy a plush toy for the bed. After I go to work, you can still cuddle it and continue sleeping."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong immediately turned her head and glanced at Xing Yujia, who was following behind them.
She pinched Yu Huan's hand and said softly and coquettishly, "What nonsense are you talking about? I just think this little bear is very cute and I wanted to give it to Weiwei."
"Oh," Yu Huan replied casually, then glanced around at the dolls on the shelf.
He pointed and said, "However, let's still buy the brown one. It's more resistant to dirt for kids."
Lin Yourong glanced up, thought for a moment, and nodded: "Okay, then I'll buy this brown one."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan raised her voice and called out, "Boss!"
The shop owner, who was standing inside looking at her phone, heard the call, looked up, and exchanged glances with the tall and burly Yu Huan.
His handsome features startled the shop owner for a moment, but she quickly recovered and enthusiastically introduced the bear, saying, "Handsome, this little bear is a new style in our store. It's of very good quality and very affordable, only 180 yuan."
"Can we take a look?" Yu Huan's voice was calm and gentle.
"can."
Upon hearing this, the shop owner quickly picked up the lever on the side and carefully took the brown bear down from the high shelf.
Yu Huan casually took the large plush toy from the top of the pole; it was about seventy centimeters tall.
He methodically unwrapped the transparent packaging bag, took out the teddy bear, gently unzipped it, and carefully examined the filling inside.
After confirming that it wasn't some substandard cotton, but rather common PP cotton, I gently squeezed the bear's plump and elastic paws before zipping it up.
With a smile in his eyes, Yu Huan said to the shop owner, "Miss, is 100 yuan okay?"
These days, the term "little sister" still carries a lot of weight.
The shop owner's cheeks immediately flushed slightly, clearly embarrassed by being called "Miss".
Without thinking, she said, "Oh, handsome, this price is really low! Look how good the quality of this doll is!"
Yu Huan calmly placed the teddy bear on the display shelf piled with small toys and said sincerely, "We bought it as a gift for a child, so can you give us a discount?"
Lin Yourong watched Yu Huan bargaining from the side, her almond-shaped eyes filled with tenderness and smiles.
She suddenly chimed in, "Yes, miss, could you give us a discount? We really love this teddy bear and want to give the child a special gift."
The gentle and pleasant voice made the shop owner's expression even more hesitant.
She bit her lip, as if she were engaged in a fierce internal struggle.
After a moment, he said, "Then I'll give you a discount of fifty yuan. One hundred and thirty is really the lowest I can go. If it goes any lower, I'll lose money. Look how fine the workmanship is, and the fur is very soft. Kids will definitely love it."
Looking at her expression management, Yu Huan thought to herself that this girl was really a businesswoman, with one small combo after another.
Since Pinduoduo hasn't brought down the price yet, 130 isn't expensive.
He quickly changed his mind, smiled and nodded: "Alright, 130 it is. Please pack it up for me!"
"I'll just consider this a friendly gesture. I wouldn't have given such a discount to anyone else." The shop owner put the teddy bear into a bag, skillfully picked up a ribbon, and tied it into a pretty bow.
After quickly repackaging the teddy bear, she turned around and went to get a larger plastic bag.
As she worked, she kept praising, "The handsome man and beautiful woman are clearly very kind-hearted people. The child will definitely be very happy to receive this gift."
Xing Yujia watched them haggle so earnestly over a few dozen yuan, and couldn't help but scratch her head, a strange feeling welling up inside her.
In her mind, Yu Huan and Lin Yourong were both genuine celebrities.
Especially Sister Susu, who is a very popular singer and always shines under the spotlight.
Isn't this a little too down-to-earth?
Seeing that the shop owner had packed up the dolls, Xing Yujia hurriedly took two steps forward.
A smile spread across her face as she reached out her hand to the shop owner and said, "Sister, let me take it."
"Okay, little sister, you're so diligent!" The shop owner placed the handkerchief in Xing Yujia's palm.
She then took the three tickets from Yu Huan and said with a smile, "Handsome guy and beautiful lady, welcome to come again next time!"
Yu Huan nodded without hesitation and replied, "No problem."
Xing Yujia glanced at the bustling crowd around her, felt the weight of the bag, and decisively chose to hug the doll to her chest, closely following behind Yu Huan and Lin Yourong.
Looking at their backs side by side, amidst the bustling crowd, their figures seemed exceptionally warm and inviting...
The group strolled around, stopping occasionally to buy a few trinkets.
Before they knew it, they had passed by one stall after another, and gradually explored almost the entire first-floor area.
In a boutique, Lin Yourong picked out a festive red auspicious knot and also took a fancy to a pair of Spring Festival couplets.
Yu Huan carried loads of goods in both hands and stayed close to her side, craning her neck to look at the label on the transparent packaging, which indicated the contents of the Spring Festival couplets inside.
His gaze swept over them, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "This couplet has a good meaning, and the horizontal scroll reads 'May you have abundance every year.'"
Lin Yourong turned her head and smiled at him, her eyes full of laughter, and said, "May you have abundance every year~"
"Put up the Spring Festival couplets on the door and hang up the auspicious knots, and the festive atmosphere of the New Year is instantly there," Yu Huan said with a click of her tongue.
"Yes~"
Lin Yourong responded softly, her gaze drawn to a small snake zodiac ornament.
She picked up the ornament and examined it closely. The golden, cartoonish snake was wrapped around a red "福" (good fortune) character, making it look particularly festive. Yu Huan looked at the "福" character ornament in her hand and said, "This is also nice. Next year is the Year of the Snake. If we buy it and put it on the coffee table or TV cabinet, it will definitely have a festive feel."
"The New Year is almost here, so the house really needs to be decorated properly." Lin Yourong nodded.
Yu Huan turned around and looked at Xing Yujia, who was hugging a plush toy.
His voice was filled with a warm smile as he said, "Yujia, after shopping for so long, isn't there anything you want to buy?"
Xing Yujia was slightly taken aback when she heard this.
She smiled and shook her head, saying, "Brother Huan, I really don't want to buy anything. I'm already happy just to be able to shop around with you guys."
Hearing their conversation, Lin Yourong turned around, holding the Spring Festival couplets and ornaments in both hands, and softly took over the conversation:
"Yujia, you work so hard and it's rare for you to come out and stroll around. If you see anything you like, consider it a small gift from me. Don't be shy about it."
When the big boss spoke, Xing Yujia nodded vigorously and said, "Sister Susu, I really wasn't being polite. There's really nothing I particularly want to buy."
"Okay, let's keep shopping. Maybe we'll find something later." Yu Huan knew Xing Yujia was just being polite, and her words, tinged with a hint of humor, had barely left her lips—
Lin Yourong's cell phone suddenly rang in her pants pocket.
She gathered both items in her left hand, took out her phone with her right hand, and looked at it. She saw that it was Sister Ru calling, and immediately swiped her finger to answer the call.
As soon as Lin Yourong brought the phone to her ear, Sister Ru's boisterous voice came through the receiver:
"Susu, I just saw Uncle Lin's car. It circled around for a bit, but I guess it couldn't find a parking spot and drove off again—"
"Okay, Sister Ru, we bought a lot of things, we need to put them in the car."
"Then I'll wait for you here."
"Mm." Lin Yourong nodded slightly.
After hanging up the phone, she looked at Yu Huan's questioning gaze and said, "Sister Ru said my dad is here and is looking for a place to park."
After a moment's thought, Yu Huan said, "Parking is indeed not very convenient around here."
Lin Yourong put her phone back in her pocket and picked up the Spring Festival couplets and ornaments from the shelf: "Let's go find her first."
"Okay." Yu Huan nodded.
They went to the counter to pay the bill, and then, without delay, quickened their pace toward the market entrance.
At this moment, it seemed that the area had reached its peak season, and the journey was becoming increasingly crowded.
Yu Huan carried things in both hands, and kept walking forward with her head down amidst the bustling crowd.
Lin Yourong, who was empty-handed and light-footed, took his arm and, sensing that his pace seemed a little hurried, smiled and said, "There's no need to rush, it's only a little past five o'clock."
Hearing this, Yu Huan slowed down and said with a helpless expression, "There are so many people in here. I just want to get out of here as soon as possible and breathe some fresh air."
The mask completely covers the nose and mouth, making breathing difficult.
The surrounding noise and crowds made Yu Huan feel increasingly suffocated.
He frowned slightly, adjusting his breathing rhythm.
Lin Yourong, however, appeared much calmer.
Turning her head to look at Xing Yujia, who was holding a teddy bear in her arms, and confirming that she was following behind, she turned back and said softly, "It's almost Chinese New Year, so everyone is out buying New Year's goods, and naturally there are more people."
The voice just fell.
She looked down at the large and small bags in Yu Huan's hands, and then asked, "Honey, do you want me to help you carry some?"
Yu Huan smiled and shook her head: "No need, there's nothing particularly heavy."
Lin Yourong released his arm and reached for the plastic bags in Yu Huan's left hand: "I'll carry some of them, so it'll be easier for you."
Yu Huan immediately turned to the side, avoiding her hand: "Really, it's not necessary. Is it really necessary for you to carry such a small amount of stuff?"
Lin Yourong smiled gently: "It's okay, I just want to help you share some of the burden."
As she spoke, she forcefully took the bag from Yu Huan's left hand and suddenly said jokingly, "But you, who's so tall, can't you even breathe fresh air?"
Yu Huan was already feeling touched, and upon hearing this, she simply smiled and put her arm around her shoulder.
Once they finally squeezed out of the market, the first thing Yu Huan did was pull her mask down to the tip of her nose and take a deep breath of the relatively fresh air outside.
This refreshing feeling made him feel completely relaxed.
"Finally out, it feels like being reborn," Yu Huan exclaimed.
Lin Yourong nodded: "Yes, the air quality inside is very poor, and it's really too crowded."
The three of them strolled slowly down the slope.
After slowly turning the corner, Yu Huan saw Sister Ru and Wang Weiwei standing by the car not far away.
The little guy, holding onto Sister Ru's clothes with one hand and pulling the floating helium balloon up and down with the other, suddenly yawned.
A hint of weariness appeared on her small face, clearly indicating that she had just been woken up.
Wang Weiwei inadvertently turned her head and saw Yu Huan and Lin Yourong. She immediately let go of Sister Ru's clothes, turned to the side, and excitedly waved her little hands, shouting, "Handsome Uncle! Aunt Susu! Aunt Yujia! Where are you going!?"
"I went to buy you a teddy bear," Yu Huan replied with a smile.
Xing Yujia, who was blocked behind the couple, turned around and looked back. Seeing that there were no cars coming from either side, she moved to the side quite cooperatively and raised the plush toy she was holding and shook it.
She said with a smile, "Weiwei, look, this is a teddy bear that your aunt and uncle bought for you!"
Wang Weiwei's eyes lit up instantly, and she immediately let go of the thin rope.
If the helium balloon hadn't been tied to her bowl, it would have floated away.
She had just jumped up and down, and before she could even take a step, Sister Ru quickly grabbed her by the collar and said with concern, "Little one, there are a lot of cars here. We won't run around. Let's wait for your uncle and aunt to come."
"Wow! What a big teddy bear!" Wang Weiwei stared intently at the doll in Xing Yujia's arms.
Yu Huan turned and took the bags from Lin Yourong's hands, walking briskly towards the little BMW behind them. She jokingly said, "You little rascal, you forgot about the helium balloons as soon as you saw the teddy bear. You're a bit fickle."
"That's how kids are; they forget their old loves when they find a new one," Sister Ru said with a smile.
As Yu Huan passed by her, she said to her, "Sister Ru, you should take the balloon off and put it in the car. It's not safe for her to keep it tied to her hand."
"Okay." Sister Ru nodded.
(End of this chapter)