Jiang Changhai led the main group to the Supply and Marketing Cooperative, where the two boys and Laidi had a great time picking out snacks at the snack counter, while Jiang Mianmian, Da Ya, and Er Ya looked at stationery.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Changhai approached and inquired, "Daughter, have you run out of stationery?"
He remembered that he had bought his daughter a lot of stationery before the vacation.
Jiang Mianmian shook her head, "No, Dad, I want to buy two fountain pens as gifts for Teacher Liu and Teacher Meng from the commune primary school. When I was promoted last year, I noticed that both of their pens were very old."
Teacher Liu and Teacher Meng always used their own salaries to subsidize students from families with financial difficulties while they themselves lived very frugally.
Hearing this, Jiang Changhai said with a great deal of enthusiasm, "Daughter, which fountain pen do you have your eye on? Dad will buy it for you."
Heck, his daughter had always been a grateful and thoughtful child!
"No need, Dad, I brought money, this is my sentiment, I want to use my own pocket money to buy them the pens," Jiang Mianmian said as she took out her pocket money.
Seeing his daughter , Jiang Changhai didn’t insist, instead, he smiled and ruffled Jiang Mianmian’s hair, "Alright, daughter, you can buy the pens yourself, but how about I buy some candy and biscuits for the two teachers?"
"There’s no need, Dad, I’m afraid the teachers might not accept these things if I bring them. Just the two pens will do." Jiang Mianmian, understanding the character of the two teachers very well, quickly rejected her father’s offer.
"Alright then, we’ll do as you say," Jiang Changhai said, not insisting further.
"Uncle, we’ve made our choices," Zhiwen ran over and chirped.
"Coming," Jiang Changhai went to settle the bill.
The children, each holding their favorite snacks, followed behind Jiang Changhai with content heart.
Jiang Mianmian eventually picked two Hero Brand fountain pens, famous for their durability and resistance to breaking, which were very suitable for the two teachers, and, of course, the price was also very attractive.
Once in the village, Jiang Mianmian tugged on Jiang Changhai’s sleeve and said, "Dad, you guys head back first. I’m going to deliver the gifts to the teachers."
"Daughter, do you need me to go with you?" Jiang Changhai asked, a bit concerned.
"No need, Dad, both teachers live here in the village, and it’s not far. I can go by myself," Jiang Mianmian declined.
"Well, alright then, but come back soon," Jiang Changhai instructed.
"Mhm." Jiang Mianmian waved to the group and headed to Teacher Liu’s house first.
Teacher Liu was very surprised to see Jiang Mianmian come for a visit.
"Jiang Mianmian, what brings you here? Come in," Teacher Liu said cheerfully.
"Teacher Liu, happy New Year, I wish you prosperity and may all your wishes come true in the new year. I’ve come to pay my New Year’s respects," Jiang Mianmian greeted with her hands clasped and a warm smile directed at Teacher Liu.
"Haha, then I shall accept your Little Prodigy’s auspicious words. Come on, have some candy," Teacher Liu grabbed a handful of sweets and handed them to Jiang Mianmian.
"Thank you, Teacher Liu. Teacher, this is my gift to show my appreciation for your devoted teaching," Jiang Mianmian said as she took out the prepared fountain pen and handed it to Teacher Liu.
Teacher Liu didn’t expect Jiang Mianmian to actually bring a teacher’s gift, and he was deeply touched.
He knew this was Jiang Mianmian’s heartfelt thanks, and he couldn’t bring himself to decline the child’s kindness, so he reached out and accepted the pen, "Jiang Mianmian, I’ll accept this teacher’s gift, but you must not bring any more gifts next time, alright?"