Chapter 175: Chapter 175 Buy Ice Popsicle_1
Chapter 175: Chapter 175 Buy Ice Popsicle_1
Hearing the busy tone coming from the phone, Lu Jin chuckled mischievously, noticing that everyone in the communication room was looking at him with strange expressions. Clearing his throat slightly, he said:
“Ahem… From now on, any calls asking for our captain should not disclose his whereabouts, let alone mention that he’s in confinement. Did you get that?”
Content, Lu Jin sauntered off, feeling immensely proud of himself for having saved the larger-than-life figure of the captain from his sister-in-law’s disappointment.
When the big boss is out of solitary confinement, he will have to praise him properly.
Unable to reach Huo Beijiang, Nan Fei was slightly disappointed. However, when she thought that he must be busy with work she felt better.
Working for someone else certainly has its constraints.
After putting down the phone, she stepped outdoors and saw Jiang Yang under the pomegranate tree in the courtyard, with a stick pointing and ordering the ants to move.
She sneaked up behind him, intending to scare him, but to her surprise, he spotted her first. He turned around and looked at her, his big, innocent eyes wide and wet.
As the question echoed with his gaze, Nan Fei understood.
This boy was curious about what she was up to. To maintain her position in her little brother’s heart, Nan Fei replied earnestly, “Would you like to eat a popsicle? How about big sister takes you to buy one?”
Jiang Yang’s eyes lit up for a moment, and he put down the stick and stood up, waiting for Nan Fei to take him to buy popsicles.
Just as she knew he would!
The one cent cream popsicles were the most popular.
“Let’s go! We’ll go together.”
Nan Fei locked the door and went out with Jiang Yang. These past few days, she had been home watching Jiang Yang, not going anywhere, helping her parents when she had free time.
The walk to the village grocery store attracted attention. The siblings were a sight to be seen.
“Nan Fei’s back from visiting relatives!”
“Why didn’t Jiang Yang go catching crayfish with Er Mao today!”
“Your parents are doing well in business now, they’ll be able to afford college for the two of you in the future!”
“You’re rich, Nan Fei!”
“With money, even the dolt can find a wife!”
Nan Fei met many of her relatives and neighbors along the way, most of them elderly people, and she greeted them with smiles. As it continued, her smile became colder as their words hit her.
Some people, while wishing you well, were secretly seething with jealousy.
“Nan Fei?” Jiang Yang was standing next to her, probably scared by his sister’s expression, quietly tugging on her sleeve, staring at her blankly.
Nan Fei’s delicate and cold face slowly softened, took her brother’s hand in hers, and smiled, “Let’s go! We’ll buy some more popsicles to share with Zhuanzhuan and grandma.”
Jiang Yang’s little white face brightened up again.
Patting his head, Nan Fei thought happily, her little brother was not a dummy! He was smart and clever!
The village store was doing a good trade, selling oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and more. At noon on hot days, the busiest time, people came to buy popsicles, soda, and beer.
Nan Fei counted how many popsicles she needed and exited just as Qi Qin entered with some empty liquor bottles. Qi Qin’s father liked drinking, and three empty bottles could be exchanged for a popsicle.
Seeing Nan Fei, Qi Qin put on a slightly exaggerated expression, “Nan Fei, Nan Fei, guess who I just saw at your Grandma’s house?”
“The Principal, I saw the Principal of the Third Middle School! Oh my goodness, I was so scared.” Nowadays, no student would not be afraid of their teacher, especially if it’s the principal.