On the other side of the door is the courtyard

Chapter 53 Gifts for Grandpa and Uncle

Grandpa and uncle went to work.

Wait until aunt has cleared the table.Yang Yi took out the gift he brought for his aunt.

A bottle of hand cream.Later generations bought it and Yang Yi scooped it into a delicate porcelain vase with a spoon.

"Auntie, you use it first. If you think it works well, I will mail it to you after it is used up. This bottle should last for more than half a year."

At first glance, my aunt saw that she came from a wealthy family in the past.I am no stranger to trendy things like hand cream.

Just pick a little bit and apply it on the spot.

"This seems to be absorbed much faster than the ones I have used before. Is there such a good hand cream in Sijiucheng now?"

"Auntie, this is supplied internally. The quantity is not large, you can just use it quietly by yourself."

"Oh oh oh, I understand. Never tell others. Xiaoyi, I like this gift very much."

Then he took out the gifts for his two cousins.

Each person has a pair of small black leather shoes.

"Auntie, this is for my two sisters. I bought it one size larger according to their age. You can try it on them to see if it fits."

"Gee, these shoes are so well made."

They don't fit your feet a bit, but the style is much better than the current children's leather shoes.

The two cousins ​​refused to take it off even after putting it on.

Then my aunt suppressed it and planned to put it on the two of them later when it fit their feet.

"Gifts from aunt, grandpa and uncle. I'll give them to you in person during dinner tonight."

"Okay, okay, you're interested, Xiaoyi."

Then my aunt took Yang Yi and Wang Yanni to the two bedrooms specially prepared for them.

"Xiaoyi, no one came to live in the house before. These two rooms are a bit small, so don't worry about it. But this bed is newly bought. Your grandpa said that his grandson rarely comes to sleep on the old bed."

"Satisfied, aunt. Thank you for taking care of it."

"That's good. You two have a rest first, and we'll make do with lunch. You and Yanni can go around the area in the afternoon. Do you need aunt to accompany you?"

"Unnecessary, aunt, we won't go far in the afternoon. Just go and do your work, aunt."

After my aunt came downstairs.

"Xiaoyi, these two red envelopes for grandpa and uncle are a bit big."

One person gave 100 yuan.That's really a bit big.

"Keep it, Yanzi. After you return to Sijiu City, pick some gifts and send them to them during the Mid-Autumn Festival."

"Xiao Yi, I can't take so much. Just keep it."

"What are you talking about? This is a welcome gift they give to their new daughter-in-law. What's the point of me taking it?"

"What a new wife! Don't talk nonsense."

Yang Yi didn't reply, just looked at her with a smile.

Wang Yanni felt a little embarrassed when Yang Yi saw her.

Yang Yi was pushed out of the room.

"Go and have a rest. We have to go shopping nearby in the afternoon."

At noon, my aunt made egg fried rice with some vegetables.After eating, Yang Yi and Wang Yanni went to the street.

It happens to be the hottest time of the day outside.Fortunately, there were plane trees on the roadside that blocked most of the sunlight.

Wang Yanni walked around happily, looking at the scenery and people around her that were completely different from those in Forty-Nine City.When I encounter a small stall, I will go up and bargain with people.

Yang Yi also took the opportunity to take out his father's beloved Leica camera and snap a few photos.

I came across a stall selling watermelon.Wang Yanni decided to end this shopping trip and buy two watermelons to take back to her grandpa's house before going home.

I came home carrying two watermelons.

"Auntie, we brought back two watermelons. The weather is hot, let's open one now to quench our thirst."

"Oh, Xiaoyi. If you want to eat watermelon, tell your aunt. Why don't you buy it yourself?"

"Hey, I just happened to see it on the way back. It was just a coincidence."

Cut the watermelon and everyone gathers around the table to eat.

tastes bad!
This is Yang Yi’s evaluation of watermelon in the 50s.There is nothing we can do about it. The watermelons at this time are not grown well and are not grown scientifically. They basically rely on nature to raise them.It can only be said that drinking water quenches thirst.

The others ate with gusto.

My aunt was still there to remind me not to eat too much, otherwise my stomach would be full and I would not be able to eat dinner at night.

After eating the watermelon, we had nothing to do. We all chatted together, and the time passed very quickly.

Grandpa and uncle returned home.The uncle also specially asked everyone to change into decent clothes, and then everyone set off to the Red House Western Restaurant.

Seven people called three rickshaws and arrived at the place 10 minutes later.

The decoration of the restaurant is still very Shanghai-style.It is said that many famous people have visited.The female writer who wrote "The way to a woman's heart is something like that" especially likes to come here.

Actually, the reason is very simple.Install AC!
The prices on the menu are also very impressive.It is estimated that even high-income earners like my grandfather and uncle can come here once on an important day.Yang Yi estimated that this meal would cost at least 60 yuan for the five adults and two children.

The dishes are here.

Yang Yi considerately cut the steak into small pieces for Wang Yanni with a knife and fork, and then showed her how to use it.There is nothing difficult about this thing. Wang Yanni will be able to do it after reading it once.

"Xiaoyi, have you been to a Western restaurant in Sijiu City?"

Grandpa asked when he saw Yang Yi was so skilled.

"That's not true. I just heard my mother say something about eating Western food in Shanghai. She also taught me some rules about eating Western food."

Grandpa was a little silent when he heard Yang Yi mentioning his mother.

At this time, my uncle became the atmosphere team.

"Come, come, Xiaoyi. You and Yanni are welcome to visit grandpa and uncle. Cheers."

"cheers!"

The wine tastes pretty good.

At this time, Yang Yi took out the gifts for his grandfather and uncle.

"Grandpa, I was in a hurry this morning and didn't have time to take it out. This is the gift I prepared for you."

Four novels written by Yang Yi.Then the title page of each book says "Dedicated to my beloved grandpa".

Grandpa knew about Yang Yi's novel writing and publishing.He was very satisfied with this gift.

"Uncle, this is for you."

A set of compact Swiss Army knives.A retro model from the 50s acquired by Yang Yi later.

"Hey, Xiaoyi. How do you know I like this? Did your mother tell you?"

"Yeah. I saw it at the trust store and decided to buy it on the spot."

"This thing is not cheap."

The uncle was still playing with it as he spoke.Swiss Army Knife, a man’s romance.

"Uncle, the manuscript fee for these four books is 18000. Your nephew, I am not short of money."

Yang Yi played a trick in a low voice.

"Hey! Your uncle's salary in ten years can't even match it!"

My aunt was also shocked when she heard this number.Although in addition to salary, my grandfather’s family still has financial resources left over from before.But this number is quite shocking.

However, my aunt was only happy after hearing this.After all, it is better to have rich relatives than poor ones.

"Yanni, you have to keep an eye on Xiaoyi from now on! Men can't be too rich."

Aunt said half-jokingly.

"Auntie, you don't know. Xiaoyi's brain is too good, which means he is too lazy, otherwise it would not be difficult to make money."

Then Wang Yanni told everyone some things about Yang Yi's promotion of Chinese knot organization collective enterprises.

This chick is trying to save face for herself!
"Xiao Yi, you invented the Chinese knot! It has become popular here in the Magic City recently. You are so awesome. You two, learn from your cousin and study hard, you know!"

The two cousins ​​were concentrating on the pork chops when they were suddenly shocked by their mother.

I can only nod aggrievedly.

This can also be someone else’s child.Yang Yi was speechless.

　I have never eaten watermelon from the 50s

　　But the watermelon in the 80s and 90s was really not that good.

　　That is to say, watermelon seeds were introduced, and the watermelons produced after 2000 are the most delicious watermelons.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)