life struggle

As soon as the two walked out of the living area, they saw a girl in front of her carrying heavy luggage. It was obviously difficult for her to walk, and she was moving forward slowly. 【 】

Qin Meixiang asked, "Xiaojun, why does that girl in front look familiar, take a closer look, is she a student in your class?"

Wu Xiaojun said, "That's right, you have really good eyesight. You can already remember it when you meet him. It's Shao Yingying. It looks like you're coming home."

Qin Meixiang said, "Before you go up and ask, if necessary, you can help her carry her luggage, after all, boys are strong."

Wu Xiaojun said, "Okay, let's go faster and catch up with her." The two quickened their pace and quickly caught up with Shao Yingying.

Wu Xiaojun asked, "Shao Yingying, I want to go home, where can I get a ride?"

Shao Yingying was walking forward with her luggage bowed, when Wu Xiaojun asked him coldly, she involuntarily moved to the side of the road, met Qin Meixiang's eyes, and asked in surprise, "Wu Xiaojun, it was you two who scared me When I jumped, I thought I was robbed."

Qin Meixiang said, "Sister Ying, we meet again. It is very difficult for you to carry such a heavy luggage. Where do you get on the bus? If you come along, let Xiaojun carry it for you, so we can give you a lift."

Shao Yingying said hesitantly, "After passing the cultural road in front, we will arrive, so I won't trouble you."

Wu Xiaojun said, "I know, but it's not close. It takes a long time to walk. You have to go through the New Year's Market to get to the station. We don't have any other special things. The main thing is to go to the New Year's Market and buy something by the way. It’s just on the way, let me help you carry it.”

Shao Yingying said embarrassingly, "I don't have much luggage, I can carry it, but I really don't need it."

Qin Meixiang looked at Shao Yingying's embarrassed look, and hurriedly said, "Sister Ying, why don't you be polite, we are also on the same road, Xiaojun is a man who is idle and idle, he is a class of students, it doesn't matter. Xiaojun , come over soon."

Shao Yingying couldn't refuse, so she had to hand over the luggage to Wu Xiaojun.Qin Meixiang stepped forward and grabbed Shao Yingying's hand, acting like a sister, asking questions, talking and laughing.Wu Xiaojun saw the enthusiasm of the two of them, so it was inconvenient to intervene, so he followed closely behind.

Although there are still more than ten days before the Spring Festival, there is already a strong smell of the New Year everywhere.Some big red lanterns were neatly hung on the trees on both sides of the street, which looked particularly eye-catching against the backdrop of the white snow.Shopping malls, supermarkets, and stores all display the key recommended New Year products in conspicuous positions, and play large-scale promotional advertisements that attract people's attention.Although the weather was relatively cold, it didn't stop people's enthusiasm for buying new year's goods. The stores were crowded with people shopping carefully, creating a prosperous and peaceful scene.

There is Wenhua Road, which goes directly to the north side of the Juhua Department Store, which is the largest traditional New Year shopping street in Pingxi.Red Chinese knots, beautiful candies, a wide range of goods, and the bustling crowds are very lively, which not only makes the atmosphere of the Chinese New Year extremely strong, but also makes it very convenient to buy.

Qin Meixiang was very enthusiastic, and regardless of whether Shao Yingying was willing or not, she held hands and held hands. When she saw a booth she liked, she picked from here and there, and kept asking Shao Yingying if it would work or if it was good.Shao Yingying looked at Qin Meixiang's enthusiasm, although she was anxious and couldn't get away for a while, but she had nothing to say, so she kept nodding her head, "Yes".Shao Yingying took advantage of Qin Meixiang's inattention, and occasionally glanced at Wu Xiaojun. Wu Xiaojun understood and was very anxious. This Qin Meixiang is really, she is still in a hurry, and you actually dragged him to accompany you to the market.

Wu Xiaojun pulled Qin Meixiang lightly, and said in a low voice, "Meixiang, it's getting late, Yingying still has more than 30 kilometers to go, so hurry up, she is embarrassed to get away under your kindness, you are too Be considerate."

Qin Meixiang also felt that it would be inappropriate to stop him, so she nodded and said, "I know what to do, so don't worry about it."

Qin Meixiang took Shao Yingying to a shop selling paper-cutting and handicrafts, looked carefully for a while, picked up a straight red Chinese knot and asked Shao Yingying, "Sister, what do you think of this, I have never seen it before. The workmanship is quite exquisite, and it also represents the traditional habits of our Chinese people."

Shao Yingying said, "It's pretty good. Hanging it at home will add some festive colors. If you want it, you might as well talk to the shop owner about the price."

Qin Meixiang said, "Just follow my sister's opinion, boss, how do you sell this Chinese knot?"

"Miss, this kind of Chinese knot is rare at present. Our family is the only one. The workmanship is quite fine. Customers are very fond of it, and the goods are also in short supply. Now there are only three left. If you really want it, I can give you some discounts, but The minimum price cannot be lower than 80 yuan."

Qin Meixiang heard the price, knew that the owner of the store did not ask for a price, made up her mind, and pretended to be surprised, "Boss, your asking price is too outrageous, at most 30 yuan, and you want 50 yuan, isn't it too exaggerated? Now the highest price of the same kind is only [-] yuan, not to mention that the workmanship and texture of your Chinese knot are quite different from others. I want it sincerely, and you have to make concessions. Let's find a consensus, and the deal is the deal. Well, I'll give you another five dollars."

The store owner shook his head like a rattle when he heard it, "Girl, the bargain price is not as good as yours, it's outrageous, this is an exclusive business in this market, it's hard to find elsewhere, and I won't give up the price easily , Seeing that you really want it, I will take a step back, and you will take a step up, and you will take the 70 yuan."

Qin Meixiang said hesitantly, "It's too high, and I won't talk nonsense with you. The maximum is 45 yuan. If you sell it, I will take it. If you don't sell it, I won't. I don't have to buy it."

Shao Yingying said from the side, "Since my sister has already talked about this, you can sell it. If you can't do it, add another five yuan."

Wu Xiaojun interjected, "Boss, business is called business. It's normal to be indifferent to buying and selling. Haggling is a market rule. The ultimate goal is to make a deal. Since my sister said it, it's easy and neat, and the deal will be done at [-]."

The shop owner shook his head, "You three young people are really good at bargaining. I've convinced you. Although I'm making money at a loss, I'm happy. That's the deal. You can take it away."

Wu Xiaojun was about to take out the money, but Qin Meixiang had already taken it out of his wallet and handed it to the shop owner. The shop owner took the money, took the bag with a smile, put it away carefully, and sighed, "I really lost money on this business." , I’ve never had such a low price, and today I’m doing volunteer work for nothing.” Everyone knew that this was a common tactic used by businesses, so they had to say, “Thanks, I’m sorry.”

The three of them came out of the store and walked around a few more stores. They didn't find anything they liked, so they hurried to the station. Before the car arrived, the three of them waited patiently. Shao Yingying said, "Sorry for delaying your business." Yes, thank you."

Qin Meixiang said, "Sister Ying, what are you talking about? They help each other, and we will have more dealings in the future, maybe someday I will come here again, and I will inevitably disturb the troublesome girl."

Shao Yingying said, "Sister Mei Xiang, if you say this, you are out of touch. You are Wu Xiaojun's friend and my friend. If you have something to do, just say hello. The girl will never refuse."

Qin Meixiang said, "Wu Xiaojun is not a person who is open to the outside world. I have taught him more than once. Although he has made some progress, he is still slow. I will continue to wind him up and try to get along with my brothers and sisters. It is not in vain. We’ve been together for years.”

Shao Yingying said, "You are belittling Wu Xiaojun too much. In fact, he behaved very well. I am also a rural person. We have somewhat similar shocking experiences. It is not easy to come out. No one has big things and small feelings. We should help each other."

Qin Meixiang said, "Thank you girl for your understanding and support. I think the two are very destined and speculative. I am a straightforward person. I only think about myself and do not think about others. Letting you spend so much time with me does not bother me." I'm really sorry for your heart-to-heart mood, please forgive me a lot. For the opportunity of today's meeting thousands of miles away, for Wu Xiaojun to be a classmate with such an excellent student like you, and to make up for the debt and guilt I owe you today, and even more for disturbing you in the future My sister's opportunity, I specially give her a gift, I hope you don't refuse, accept my sincerity and advance blessings for the New Year." Said, handed the Chinese knot just bought to Shao Yingying with both hands.

Shao Yingying was panicked for a short time, flustered, flattered and said, "Sister Meixiang, this is unbearable, I really can't bear it, you should take it back."

Qin Meixiang said, "Why, look down on my sister, or look down on Xiaojun, or have other ideas."

Shao Yingying said, "No, no, you think too much."

Wu Xiaojun watched the two push back and forth, not knowing what kind of medicine Qin Meixiang was selling in the gourd, and worried about angering Shao Yingying and embarrassing the situation, he hurriedly said, "Shao Yingying, this is Meixiang's sincerity, so don't refuse. Accept it, it’s not in vain to get acquainted, and it’s also a souvenir.”

Under the signal of Wu Xiaojun's eyes, Shao Yingying accepted it helplessly, "I'm really ashamed, I deserve it, Wu Xiaojun has already spoken, and I can't refuse anymore, otherwise Wu Xiaojun may be angry, which will not only affect my mood , it will also spoil the elegance of both of you."

"Passengers going to Xinning, please hurry up and get on the bus, passengers going to Xinning direction, please hurry up and get on the bus." The conductor shouted again and again without listening.Wu Xiaojun said, "The car is here, hurry up and get in the car."

Shao Yingying saw the car coming, "Thank you both for seeing me off, I'm going to get in the car, and there will be a time later."

Wu Xiaojun hurriedly put the luggage on the car, and waited for Shao Yingying to sit down, and then reluctantly got out of the driveway, "Yingying has a good journey, I wish you a happy New Year, goodbye."

Shao Yingying waved to the two through the car window, "Goodbye, goodbye."

The two watched the vehicle disappear from sight before turning around and crossing the New Year's Shopping Street to the Chrysanthemum Department Store.