novelaction Chapter 169 Buying a Dress
Chapter 169 Buying a Dress
Chang Xingyu had a knowing look on his face. "Well then, my sister is in some pain too! My dad wants you to go and take a look at her! Is that alright? Come with me now!"
Zhang Jianjun joked, "Go check on your sister, no problem! The problem is that what you're saying sounds kind of scary!"
They've already started using this line when they're "invited for tea"!
Chang Xingyu is an optimist who likes to joke, "You scared me to death! You must have done something wrong!"
"Let's go! Your sister is still in pain!" Zhang Jianjun had indeed done something wrong, not something he felt guilty about, but he was still somewhat ashamed.
Chang Xingyu was morally blackmailed by Zhang Jianjun and put on a pedestal! He glared at Zhang Jianjun, unlocked his car, and then, seeing Qiao Sanli, invited, "Little sister, come with us! Come on, get in my car!"
"I'm not going. My mom is waiting for me to help her hang up the laundry. I'm going back now! Goodbye, Sister Chang!" Qiao Sanli is old enough to understand things now, and she can tell whether an invitation is sincere or not.
Zhang Jianjun noticed that Chang Xingyu wasn't riding a 28-inch bicycle, but a 26-inch women's bicycle! The wheels were smaller, and the frame was gone, replaced by a side stand, making it easier to get on and off.
This car has only been in production for a few years. Although sales are not good, production is also low. It is both expensive and hard to buy.
Chang Xingyu's family is indeed wealthy.
After greeting Wei Shuying, who was washing clothes in the yard, the two rode their bicycles to the detached house.
This time, everyone is here!
The family warmly invited Zhang Jianjun into the room.
"Xiao Zhang, I've been wanting to meet you for a long time! I wanted to invite you when Xingyu fell into the water last time, but you had something to do. Today is perfect, let your Aunt Lan cook her specialty dish for you, that stir-fried pork, it tastes really good!" Chang Xingyu's father said with a big smile.
Chang Xingyu's mother, holding a child less than a year old, sat smiling on the other side of the sofa, saying, "Yes, we absolutely cannot leave today!"
Chang Xingyu's father, Chang Huageng, was a middle-aged man around fifty. He was called a middle-aged man because although he wasn't old enough, he already showed signs of being frail and old. Before the storm, Chang Huageng was the head of the Chemistry Department; after a few years, he was reinstated.
The wind blew so hard that it blew away the old man's heart, and also his youth and health. Just like the deep wrinkles on his face, perhaps those wrinkles hold some history.
In comparison, Chang Xingyu's mother is very young. Chang's mother is not his biological mother, but his stepmother from a previous marriage.
The stepmother's name is Zhao Yelan. She has a graceful figure and a light and agile demeanor. Even when holding a child, her figure does not change at all, making it seem as if they are not biological mother and child.
She used to be a solo dancer in the provincial song and dance troupe. Her family background was also very powerful. After getting married, she stopped dancing and became a choreographer.
"Then I'll trouble Aunt Lan! I'll take a look at Sister Yun first!" Zhang Jianjun looked at Chang Xingyun, who hadn't said a word except for the six-month-old baby boy.
Zhao Yelan noticed Chang Xingyun's discomfort and offered a way out, "Why don't you go inside? It's a mess outside!"
The room was not messy at all; on the contrary, it was very tidy!
Chang Xingyun thanked Zhao Yelan and then got up and led Zhang Jianjun into the house.
Chang Xingyu also took the opportunity to come in. Chang Xingyun glanced at her but did not refuse.
Zhang Jianjun carefully checked Chang Xingyun's clothes, then frowned. "Your clothes, um... your underwear, were they washed separately?"
“I basically wash them myself!” Chang Xingyun said, then thought for a moment, “A few times, I washed them with a classmate. She was sick for a few days, so I washed them for her twice. To save trouble, we washed them together.”
Zhang Jianjun relaxed his brow. "Then don't wash clothes together anymore! Even if you're family, you should wash your clothes separately, otherwise it's easy to get gynecological infections. Your situation is different from Xingyu's. Xingyu had a cold pathogen invading his body, but yours is a bacterial infection. Before your period, did you experience increased vaginal discharge and some itching? Here's what I'll prescribe for you. After your period is over, use it externally... just wash it. Do you understand what I mean?"
Both sisters blushed, especially Chang Xingyun. She thought it was just a normal cold, but she didn't realize that she was sick and needed to wash...
What's even more embarrassing is that these words came from a little boy's mouth, and his sister overheard them!
Chang Xingyun suppressed his shame, looked at the ground, and nodded slightly.
Zhang Jianjun, ever the quick-witted one, stood up and said, "I'm a little thirsty, I'm going to get a glass of water!"
As soon as he closed the door, before he even reached the living room, Zhang Jianjun heard the two sisters laughing and pleas for mercy coming from inside.
During the meal, Zhao Yelan asked Zhang Jianjun, "Xiao Zhang, how many people are in your family?"
“There’s an aunt and his brother and sister-in-law at home. His brother has been married for a few years and has now moved out to live on his own.” Before Zhang Jianjun could answer, Chang Xingyu answered for him.
Zhang Jianjun could only confirm, "Ah, yes!"
Chang Xingyu's behavior was observed by Zhao Yelan and Chang Xingyun, but neither of them said much. Only Zhao Yelan kept putting food on Zhang Jianjun's plate.
Zhao Yelan's stir-fried pork was indeed delicious. Zhang Jianjun thought that Zhao Yelan's dish could rank in the top twenty of Zhang's recipes.
Chang Huageng kept asking Zhang Jianjun questions about traditional Chinese medicine. Fortunately, Zhang Jianjun was truly knowledgeable and was not stumped by Chang Huageng, answering them with ease.
Zhang Jianjun was still young, so Chang Huageng didn't offer him any alcohol. He only drank half a cup himself. Zhang Jianjun then offered him a cup of tea instead of wine, which pleased Chang Huageng greatly, so he poured him another half cup.
Chang Huageng's health is poor, and he shouldn't drink too much alcohol; it would be best if he could quit altogether. However, Zhang Jianjun felt he was an outsider and it wasn't convenient to say so, so he kept quiet. He'll tell Chang Xingyu when the opportunity arises and ask her to persuade him.
After the meal, Zhang Jianjun left amidst the farewells of his family of five, consisting of four adults and one child.
Chang Huageng stood at the very front, watching Zhang Jianjun's departing figure, and kept praising, "This kid is no ordinary person!"
"Yes, she's outstanding!" Zhao Yelan said meaningfully, but only said half of what she meant.
When Zhang Jianjun left, it wasn't dark yet. Passing by Xuanwu Street, he saw a newly opened clothing store.
The store had a small shop window that was very eye-catching on the street. Zhang Jianjun took a liking to the dress in the window.
After parking the car and entering the store, Zhang Jianjun noticed that the store's decor was very similar to modern styles. He wondered if the owner had returned from the south.
However, the shop owner's appearance was so unappealing that Zhang Jianjun lost the desire to chat, so he simply bought the dress and left.
Zhang Jianjun ran into Qiao Sanli again at the alley entrance. Qiao Sanli was carrying an exercise book and walking gracefully into the alley. "Sanli, what are you doing?"