Chapter 181 Peace of Mind
Chapter 181 Peace of Mind
This time they came to the mall to buy some things for Xiao Yangzhi, and the two of them just took a stroll around.
Tao Shuxin's saved living expenses were all used up in an instant, and she no longer had the mood to buy anything for herself.
Both of her parents work in the system, and they were taught to be hardworking and thrifty since childhood. Although they now plan to raise their daughter in wealth, they will not give her endless pocket money. It is good enough if she can get much more than ordinary people.
Tao Shuxin is a girl who is very easy to satisfy. It is good enough for her to have snacks to satisfy her cravings every day. She can save more pocket money after spending it, but if the sense of ritual is gone, she will have to wait for the next time.
"This facial cleanser is super, super easy to use. It was recommended to me by Tang Lin. I have been using this brand since then. It doesn't hurt my face at all. How about buying one for your sister?" Tao Shuxin said, shaking a small box.
"Just buy it. I don't understand these things." Xu Mingyuan said nonchalantly.
"What does your sister usually use? Her skin is so good." Tao Shuxin asked curiously.
"Soap bar."
"What kind of soap is so effective? I'll buy some and try it out."
"It seems to be Safeguard, the kind you buy in supermarkets for a few dollars each."
"Oh no……"
Tao Shuxin widened her eyes in disbelief.
"Really, I use it sometimes."
"Wow, this is so enviable!"
Tao Shuxin was surprised for a while, and couldn't help but sigh. Sometimes she would get acne if she wasn't careful. It was really frustrating to compare herself with others.
After walking around for a while, Tao Shuxin picked out some things like hair conditioner and asked Xu Mingyuan to take them.
When he walked to the cosmetics section, he turned around and asked, "Does your sister ever use cosmetics?"
"What does she use this for? No. 3 Middle School doesn't allow people to wear makeup," said Xu Mingyuan.
Not only that, Xiao Yangzhi doesn't like to be noticed, and it is very likely that she will only use cosmetics a few times in her life.
"Oh, it's not lipstick or foundation, I mean skin care products like face cream. It's windy in winter, don't let the wind crack your face."
"She doesn't usually go out, so just apply some hand cream. It's unlikely that she likes these cosmetics."
"You are so stupid. She is in high school, not in the third year of junior high school. She has to shovel snow in winter, okay? And you haven't even bought it before, so how do you know she doesn't like it?"
"Oh my god, I told you I won't give you any opinions, why do you keep asking me? What do you usually use? Just pick a set for her."
"You really are a good brother!"
Seeing that he was getting impatient, Tao Shuxin rolled her eyes speechlessly.
I picked out a lip balm and also selected a men's facial cleanser for the careless Xu Mingyuan.
As for applying facial oil or something, you can see me normally, so just let him rub it on yourself.
Tao Shuxin's calculations were perfect, and she made the decision easily and happily.
When they were about ten meters away from the lingerie store, Tao Shuxin narrowed her eyes and warned, "Stay away, don't come in with me."
I remember last year, this bastard pulled me in and I almost had a cardiac arrest because of him.
Now that the window paper has been broken, we must be more careful about him.
"Has Xiao Yangzhi grown up?"
Seeing that it was a lingerie store, Xu Mingyuan asked in surprise.
"Hmm? What do you mean?" Tao Shuxin tilted her head in confusion. Seeing Xu Mingyuan's eyes on her chest, she pinched him and said angrily, "How dare you say that? Haven't you watched TV? Those underwear that cost a few dollars are all made by breaking up rags and remaking them. You are not without money, how can you let your sister wear those polyester underwear? You are so good that you don't even want to buy her pure cotton ones!"
"How should I know? I gave her money to buy it herself. Can I buy it for her in person? What are you thinking?"
Xu Mingyuan was also helpless because Xiao Yangzhi had to give all his pocket money every month.
Xu Mingyuan is not sensitive about money. He gives Xiao Yangzhi some money whenever he remembers. The monthly living expenses are no less than Tao Shuxin's. Who would have thought that she would be so thrifty?
"Hmph, go wait in the rest area. I'll come find you after I finish shopping."
Tao Shuxin puffed out her chest proudly and took Xu Mingyuan's wallet. There were about one or two thousand yuan in cash in it, which was enough for them.
The card was still in his pocket. He remembered that he had promised to buy Tao Shuxin a birthday present, so he looked downstairs.
What a coincidence, I'll just buy a crystal ball this year to fool people.
When I went to the restaurant to pack up food at noon, I specially ordered Tao Shuxin's favorite braised pork ribs as a reward for her for helping me out for the whole morning.
Humph, it seems that he has been secretly paying attention to me for a long time. Tsk, he still pretends to be serious every day.
Seeing that Xu Mingyuan knew so well what she liked to eat, Tao Shuxin felt a little proud. She felt a little lighter, as if she was almost floating.
After dinner, Tao Shuxin carefully explained to Xiao Yangzhi how to use the skin care products they bought.
Yang Zhi saw that Tao Shuxin had light makeup on her face. She looked much more mature than before and very beautiful.
I looked at myself in the mirror again and saw that my face looked a little weak, and I felt a little guilty.
There must be a reason why a girl can make her brother care about her.
Therefore, Yang Zhi listened very carefully, wanting to learn some skills from her.
An enthusiastic girl like Tao Shuxin is naturally happy to teach everyone she knows.
He told Xiao Yangzhi how girls should take care of their skin and how to keep warm in winter, and also taught her all the little tricks he used in his daily life without reservation.
Having said everything that needed to be said, Tao Shuxin couldn't remember the rest for a moment, so she jumped up and pulled Xu Mingyuan to divide the soaked bird's nest into three small bowls, added brown sugar, and poured water into the pot to boil.
Yang Zhi stood in the corner, silently watching the two people's busy backs, feeling a little depressed.
This position is obviously mine...
After it was done, Xu Mingyuan took a spoon and took a sip. It had a strange taste of brown sugar water and was not edible, so he put it all into two bowls.
"If you don't want to eat it, forget it. It would be a waste to give it to you. Humph. Xiaozhizhi, come quickly and try it with me. Is it delicious?"
Tao Shuxin excitedly pulled Xiao Yangzhi to the restaurant to sit down and gave her a bowl.
"Be careful of the heat." Tao Shuxin reminded again.
"Thank you."
Yang Zhi scooped a spoonful and tasted it in small sips.
Like Xu Mingyuan, she didn't think the food was delicious at all.
"Brown sugar is good for replenishing blood, and bird's nest is good for replenishing the body. They are most suitable for us girls." Tao Shuxin said very seriously.
"Oh."
Yang Zhi nodded.
Seeing that Xiao Yangzhi was not interested, Tao Shuxin leaned over and whispered something in her ear.
"Really?" Yang Zhi raised her eyebrows slightly.
"Of course it's true! I'm not as bad as your brother. I never lie."
Tao Shuxin nodded seriously.
Yang Zhi stole a glance at Tao Shuxin's collar, then lowered her head to look at her toes, and decided that it would be better for her to believe him.
After drinking the hot sugar water, Yang Zhi broke out in a thin layer of sweat. After thinking for a while, he took off his coat.
Yang Zhi still has a low fever, but it's much better than the last two days, and she doesn't feel dizzy anymore. As long as she takes the medicine on time, she should be fine in a few days.
After eating, Xiao Yangzhi went back to reading, and Tao Shuxin helped tutor her for a while.
Xu Mingyuan didn't want her to study all day, and since she was sick, using her brain would hurt her health, so he went downstairs to buy a deck of cards and played the turtle game with her.
Tao Shuxin was very happy to play. She was shouting and making a lot of noise, and she was determined to avenge Xu Mingyuan for his cheating last time.
Although he lost more than he won in the end, he still won against Xu Mingyuan several times, which was enough to make Tao Shuxin happy for a long time.
Even when he sent her home, he had a smile on his face all the way and showed off in front of Xu Mingyuan.
When they arrived downstairs of her house, Xu Mingyuan held her head and kissed her pink little mouth twice, and the little girl finally behaved herself.
Ever since being caught by her mother last time, Tao Shuxin no longer dared to kiss and kiss downstairs of her house. Seeing that Xu Mingyuan had no intention of letting her go, she ran back home as if escaping.
Xu Mingyuan was in a very good mood and went home humming a little tune.
Yang Zhi didn't expect him to come back so soon, and she ran over happily, holding her hair.
"Have you taken a shower?"
Seeing Xiao Yangzhi wrapping her hair with a towel, Xu Mingyuan asked.
"No, I just washed my hair. I was sweating a lot and it was a little itchy. I washed it with hot water, so I won't catch a cold."
Yang Zhi explained while shaking his head.
"Why did you want to wrap your hair?"
"Sister Taotao said it will dry faster if we wrap it up," Yang Zhi explained.
"Hey, you're a quick learner."
Xu Mingyuan smiled and didn't care.
When Xiao Yangzhi sat aside, Xu Mingyuan smelled the smell and asked curiously, "Did you change your shampoo?"
"Yeah." Yang Zhi nodded and asked tentatively: "Brother, does it smell good?"
"It smells good. Your hair isn't oily, so you don't need to wash it often. You smell the best." Xu Mingyuan said casually.
"Um……"
Yang Zhi bit her lips lightly and squeaked shyly.
In fact, I think so too. My brother smells the best.
Feeling that the performance was a bit too much, Yang Zhi quickly picked up the small gift box and asked, "Brother, is this a gift from you?"
"Hmm? Yes, it is for you. Open it and see if you like it."
Xu Mingyuan glanced at the gift box and saw the expectation in Xiao Yangzhi's eyes. He offered the gift to her without blushing or beating his heart.
When he got home, he put the gift box on the coffee table. Tao Shuxin was blind and didn't notice it.
Since Xiao Yangzhi saw it, I might as well give it to her first. When I have the chance, I will buy something small as a birthday present for Tao Shuxin.
Yang Zhi carefully unpacked the box and saw a finely crafted crystal ball inside. She hugged Xu Mingyuan's neck and said softly, "Thank you for the gift, brother."
"You like crystal balls?"
"I like everything as long as it's given by my brother..." Yang Zhi responded without thinking.
"Haha, okay, if you like it I'll give you more." Xu Mingyuan said with a smile.
"One is enough. I am already very happy that my brother can give it to me."
"Do you have to sound so pathetic?"
Xu Mingyuan rubbed her head with a helpless look, pulled off the towel on her head, and when he felt that her hair was almost dry, he threw the towel on the coffee table.
As usual, after texting with Tao Shuxin for a while and saying good night to each other, Xu Mingyuan turned off the desk lamp.
Before he closed his eyes, he heard a knock on the door, and then Xiao Yangzhi came in holding a quilt.
"Tsk, what are you doing here? Go back to your room and go to bed."
Xu Mingyuan saw her running towards him like a child again, even holding the quilt. She really didn't take herself seriously anymore.
"Brother, do you hate me?"
Hearing Xu Mingyuan's unfriendly tone, Yang Zhi became depressed and stood by the bed motionless.
"Hey, what's wrong with you? Weren't you very happy just now? Why did you change in just a moment?" Xu Mingyuan said with a sigh.
"I was just thinking that you laughed a lot more when Sister Taotao was around, but you were never like this when I was at home..." Yang Zhi said in a low voice with a hint of grievance in her tone.
"That's why? Hey, what's on your mind?"
Xu Mingyuan was helpless, he stood up and took her wrist and sat down.
This little girl is always like this every time she is about to leave.
There was no way to talk to her and there was nothing he could do about her. Xu Mingyuan was having a headache.
"But the more I try not to think about it, the more I think about it..."
Yang Zhi expressed his thoughts.
"Taotao is a lively girl. She is always cheerful when she is around. It's the same when other people are with her. It has little to do with whether I smile or not." Xu Mingyuan smiled helplessly.
"Brother, then...will you be happy when I'm around?"
Yang Zhi asked timidly.
"Of course I'm happy."
Xu Mingyuan replied as a matter of course.
"Ok!"
Yang Zhi nodded vigorously, rubbed half of the pillow with a clear conscience, and covered herself tightly with her own quilt...
(End of this chapter)