Abstinence Pei, don't be too sweet when chasing your wife

Chapter 216: Buying New Year's Goods

Yesterday, in order to comfort Gu Fanxing, Xiao Fangfei promised to go shopping with her today.

Xiao Fangfei knew that Gu Fanxing liked to be lively, and New Year's Eve was approaching, so she offered to accompany her to the New Year's Market to buy New Year's goods. This would not only allow her to relax, but also make the house more festive, so that she could spend a different and happy New Year with her grandmother.

Gu Fanxing got up before dawn. After packing up, she put on a red down jacket and a black scarf, looking warm and festive. Not long after, Xiao Fangfei also arrived. Her white sweater and blue jeans made her look simple and fresh.

"Xingxing, you look really energetic today." Xiao Fangfei said.

"You too, very beautiful." Gu Fanxing responded.

The two walked out of the house arm in arm, and the streets were already immersed in the rich flavor of the New Year. The cold wind was howling, but it could not blow away the overflowing joy.

The colorful lights on the trees along the road shine together, like a dreamy star belt.

In the shop windows, Chinese characters for "Fu" and spring couplets reflected red on the glass, and all kinds of Year of the Rabbit decorations were playful and lively, as if cheering for the approaching New Year.

Pedestrians were laughing and talking, their faces filled with anticipation for the New Year.

The market is bustling with people, stalls are closely arranged and New Year's goods are piled up like mountains.

The bright red lanterns symbolize family reunion; the colorful candies are gorgeous and exude a sweet scent; the fragrance of nuts and fruits permeates the lively air.

A lantern riddle guessing activity was being held in the center of the market. Colorful paper strips were hung all over the shed, and under each paper strip was a small lantern. When the breeze blew, the paper strips and lanterns swayed gently, which was very beautiful.

There were people gathered around, men, women, young and old, all racking their brains to think of the answer to the riddle.

Not far away there is a small stall writing Spring Festival couplets and sending blessing characters, and an old calligrapher is writing with ink.

Gu Fanxing and Xiao Fangfei walked over curiously and saw that people around them were queuing up to wait for the Spring Festival couplets written by the old man.

Gu Fanxing couldn't help but praise: "Grandpa, your handwriting is so great!" The old man smiled and said: "Little girls, you should write one too. It's more meaningful to write Spring Festival couplets by yourself during the New Year."

Gu Fanxing was a little hesitant, but Xiao Fangfei was eager to try: "Xingxing, let's give it a try!"

So the two picked up the brushes and wrote carefully under the guidance of the old man. Although their writing was not as professional as the old man's, it was also interesting, and in the end they received the word "Fu" from the old man.

Gu Fanxing excitedly pulled Xiao Fangfei through the crowd.

In front of the lantern stall, she picked up a lantern, her eyes full of joy.

The dragon and phoenix patterns on the lanterns are exquisite and delicate, showing the majesty of the dragon and the gentleness of the phoenix. The scene of the carp jumping over the dragon gate is even more vivid, as if you can see the moment when the fish leaps with all its might.

"It will definitely be very festive if this lantern is hung at home. Grandma will definitely be smiling from ear to ear." Gu Fanxing said happily.

"Of course, grandma will definitely like it." Xiao Fangfei nodded in agreement.

Gu Fanxing chose two lanterns, paid the money and walked towards the Spring Festival couplets stall.

There are many kinds of Spring Festival couplets, the gold-stamped ones are shining, the ink-sprayed ones are fragrant, and the fonts are different, each with its own charm. Gu Fanxing carefully selected them, muttering to himself.

"This painting 'Red plum blossoms welcome spring with smiles, jade rabbit comes in spring' is quite suitable. Let's choose it." Xiao Fangfei suggested.

"Okay, let's choose this one." Gu Fanxing made the decision immediately.

Then they chose the word "Fu" and window decorations.

The two of them explored the market like children and never got tired of it.

Then we went to the supermarket, where the New Year goods were dazzling.

The fruits in the fresh produce area are fresh and attractive. The round and smooth red apples symbolize peace, the bright yellow oranges represent the fulfillment of wishes, and the plump bunches of purple grapes symbolize fertility and good fortune.

Gu Fanxing was selecting fruits attentively, sometimes picking up an apple to look at it carefully, and sometimes leaning close to an orange to smell it.

Xiao Fangfei assisted and joked: "You are almost as good as professional fruit farmers in picking fruits."

Gu Fanxing smiled and responded: "We have to choose the best for grandma."

In the meat area, ribs, beef and fish are neatly arranged.

Gu Fanxing was thinking about the dishes for the New Year’s Eve dinner and selecting them carefully.

Xiao Fangfei compared the quality of the beef and said, "This piece has clear texture and must taste good."

When we arrived at the snack area, the children's laughter and joy could be heard one after another.

Gu Fanxing and Xiao Fangfei were also infected and picked melon seeds, peanuts, pistachios, potato chips, chocolates, etc.

Gu Fanxing picked up the potato chips and said, "This is a must-have for watching the Spring Festival Gala."

While shopping, Xiao Fangfei was always thinking about buying a New Year gift for her grandmother.

When passing by a traditional handicraft shop, she was attracted by a pair of exquisite handmade cotton shoes.

The upper is made of soft cotton, embroidered with cranes and pine branches that symbolize longevity. The sole is thick and neatly sewn, and it looks comfortable and warm.

Xiao Fangfei thought that her grandmother was old and her feet would get cold easily, so this pair of cotton shoes would be perfect for her.

She went into the store, carefully selected the right size, and asked the clerk to wrap it in festive red paper.

Then they walked into a snack shop.

As soon as you step into the store, the sweet scent hits your nose.

The glass cabinet is filled with all kinds of snacks, including crispy peach cakes, which are full of rich walnut aroma when you take a bite; there are soft and glutinous cloud cakes, with layers of thin cake slices as thin as cicada wings, exuding a faint rice aroma; and there are sweet osmanthus cakes, with the surface dotted with osmanthus flowers, as if preserving the fragrance of autumn to this day.

Xiao Fangfei's eyes fell on a box of exquisite eight-treasure snacks. The box was made of wood and was engraved with exquisite patterns.

When you open the box, you will find eight different kinds of snacks inside, each one is exquisitely made.

Xiao Fangfei picked up the box and examined it carefully, then said to Gu Fanxing, "Fanxing, look at this box of eight-treasure snacks. There are many styles and flavors."

Gu Fanxing came over to take a look and nodded in praise: "It is indeed very good."

When they came out of the supermarket, their hands were full of bags. Although they were tired, they were in a good mood.

Gu Fanxing said gratefully: "Fei'er, thanks to you today, I feel much better."

"We are just friends, so don't be polite. As long as you are happy." Xiao Fangfei responded with a smile.

After returning home, the two hurriedly prepared New Year's goods.

Grandma sat on the old wicker chair and looked at the two busy girls with loving eyes.

When Xiao Fangfei walked up to her grandmother with the carefully prepared gift in her hands, the wrinkles on her grandmother's face seemed to relax, and her eyes were full of anticipation and joy.

Xiao Fangfei handed over the handmade cotton shoes first and said softly, "Grandma, I picked these shoes especially for you. Look at the uppers, they are made of soft cotton cloth with cranes and pine branches embroidered on them, which symbolize longevity and health. The soles are thick, so your feet won't be cold when you wear them in winter."

Grandma took the cotton shoes and gently stroked the uppers with her rough hands, feeling the fine stitches and soft texture. Tears of emotion flashed in her eyes. "These shoes are really exquisite. It's hard for you to be so attentive. Grandma loved them as soon as she saw them."

Grandma took Xiao Fangfei's hand, asked her to sit next to her, patted the back of her hand gently and said: "Fangfei, you and Fanxing are good friends, but I have seen and remembered how good you are to an old lady like me. You are like my own granddaughter, always accompanying Fanxing to take care of me, chatting with me, and buying things for me. Every time you come, you make the house lively and make grandma feel warm in her heart."

Xiao Fangfei leaned on her grandmother's shoulder and said coquettishly, "Grandma, you are my real grandmother. Fanxing's grandmother is my grandmother, so of course I must be filial to you."

Gu Fanxing watched from the side, with a happy smile on her face, "Grandma, Fei'er is such a caring little cotton-padded jacket. With her around, our New Year will definitely be happier."

At this moment, the house is filled with warmth and laughter. This friendship is like the warm sunshine in winter, shining in everyone's heart, making the upcoming New Year full of deep warmth and love.

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