The summer vacation is coming to an end, and Zhou Xiaoyun hopes for the first time that the holiday will never end. Thinking of not being able to see the lovely Teacher Fang again after school starts, it's so painful!

  Another important reason is that Zhou Xiaoyun, who has become a small rich woman by selling tea and water, has tasted the sweetness of doing business. Seeing the fat pig waiting to be slaughtered, Zhou Xiaoyun was overjoyed.

  Having chosen a good day, Zhou Xiaoyun finally ruthlessly smashed the piggy bank.

  With a "slap" sound, a large pile of one and two jiao coins and one and two yuan notes appeared on the table, along with several five and ten yuan bills.

  Zhou Xiaoyun carefully counted for half a day, three 10-yuan bills, seven 5-yuan bills, and a thick stack of 2-yuan and 1-yuan bills.

  Two hundred and four yuan three mao.

  Zhou Xiaoyun smiled foolishly for half a day, then carefully counted the money five times, and carefully wrapped it in a large handkerchief, which was tucked under her pillow.

  The coins were numerous and difficult to handle, probably worth over ten yuan. Zhou Xiaoyun handed them over to Zhao Yuzhen: "Mom, school is about to start, I don't have time to sell tea water stalls anymore, so I'll give you this change."

  Zhao Yuzhen's smiling face turned into a flower, and the next day she made a floral blouse and sky blue pants for Zhou Xiaoyun to wear after school started.

  With the money, Zhou Xiaoyun planned to go to the county town, but without an adult accompanying her, it was definitely not possible. However, with so many things to take care of at home, Zhao Yuzhen was definitely too busy.

  Zhou Xiaoyun shifted her attention to Zhou Guoqiang's body.

  Zhou Guoqiang, who has been relatively idle in the summer, is not busy recently. There are fewer farm works to do, and he rarely has some free time to play cards with his neighbors before going home for dinner.

  As soon as he got home, Zhou Xiaoyun smiled and brought over a glass of cooled boiled water: "Dad, it's hot outside, you must be thirsty, have a drink of cooled boiled water."

  Zhou Guoqiang felt that Zhou Xiaoyun was particularly attentive today, although she was usually very considerate and thoughtful, but actively serving tea and water could be counted on one's fingers. He thought to himself: "Big sister, is there something you want to talk to me about?"

  Zhou Xiaoyun, who had been seen through, didn't feel embarrassed at all. She picked up the conversation: "Yes, Dad, you're really amazing to have figured it out! Come on, sit down over here and I'll tell you slowly."

  Zhou Guoqiang was pressed by Zhou Xiaoyun to sit on the only chair in the house, listening to Zhou Xiaoyun's words pouring out like a river: "Didn't I mention it to you and mom before summer vacation? I want to save up money to buy an accordion. This summer I made some money selling tea water, and I think it should be enough to buy one. There are only a few days left before school starts, so I want to go buy it during the break. But, as a child who has never even been to the county town, I don't know the way... So, do you..."

  So that's how it is!

  Zhou Guoqiang chimed in, "I'll take you to the county town tomorrow to find a music store to help you buy an accordion."

  Zhou Xiaoyun nodded her head like a little chicken pecking at rice: "Right right right, that's exactly what I meant."

  Zhou Guoqiang readily agreed, which made Zhou Xiaoyun's heart bloom with joy. It was strange, she thought to herself, why did she used to think that her father had a bad temper and was hard to get close to? This is so much more like the truth!

  Actually, Zhou Guoqiang agreed so readily for a reason. The house in their home was built more than half a year ago, and they had already returned the 300 yuan to Lao San's family.

  Zhou Guoqiang, who had some money in his hands, was always thinking about buying a TV. Nearly ten families in the village already had TVs. Every time he saw Dabao running to Lao Da's house to watch TV on Sundays and refusing to come back for the whole day, Zhou Guoqiang felt particularly uncomfortable. He discussed buying a TV with Zhao Yuzhen several times behind his back.

  Zhao Yuzhen also agreed, which rural household doesn't compare with each other? One family built a tile-roofed house and the next one followed suit. Living in a thatched hut makes you feel inferior. In this village of dozens of households, more than ten families have TVs, so it's better to buy one as soon as possible. Not only is it convenient for adults and children to watch TV at home, but also adds valuable items to the family.

  The next day when they were about to leave, Zhao Yu Zhen gave Zhou Guo Qiang the 340 yuan that she had saved at home for more than three months.

  Zhou Guoqiang rode a bicycle with Zhou Xiaoyun to the county town.

  Dabao wanted to go to the county town too, but when Zhou Guoqiang's car brought another child back, there was no way to tie up the TV. Besides, Zhou Xiaoyun was also planning to buy an accordion. These are all things that take up space, how can we bring Dabao along?

  Zhou Xiaoyun repeatedly promised to buy something delicious and fun for Dabao on her way back, which finally comforted Dabao.

  To buy a TV set, one has to go to the mall. The Hongguang Mall is still bustling with people coming and going. In the past two years, people's lives have gradually improved, so naturally more people are shopping at the mall.

  Zhou Guoqiang was preparing to buy a "Panda" brand black and white TV, he thought since everyone else is buying 14-inch ones, he might as well buy a 17-inch one, it's just a few dozen more yuan, the money in his hand was enough anyway.

  Zhou Guoqiang and the salesperson were talking, asking some questions about usage. The price is clearly marked in the store, refusing to haggle, whatever price they mark is what you have to pay.

  Zhou Xiaoyun found out that Zhou Guoqiang was coming to buy a TV when she set off early this morning, thinking it's no wonder he agreed to bring me to the county town so readily yesterday! The feeling is just an afterthought, the main point is to come and buy a TV!

  For something at such a high price, it's natural to ask more questions. Zhou Xiaoyun had been listening to Zhou Guoqiang asking the same question three or four times already.

  Zhou Xiaoyun looked around listlessly, and indeed there were quite a few people coming and going in the mall.

  Look, there's an old lady in her sixties buying something at the stationery counter, probably a pen for her little grandson next to her. Seeing the pens, Zhou Xiaoyun suddenly remembered that she would be in third grade when school starts and would have to use a pen too. She might as well buy herself a better pen, and take a look to see if there's anything good to bring back for Dabao.

  After saying a word with Zhou Guoqiang, Zhou Xiaoyun walked several steps to the stationery counter.

  The middle-aged shopkeeper who sold stationery was very kind and courteous, taking out many pens for Zhou Xiaoyun to choose from.

  Zhou Xiaoyun looked for half a day and chose a Hero brand pen, which was more expensive but of good quality. If used carefully, it could be used for two or three years. She remembered that Da Bao's pens were basically broken every two months, mainly because Da Bao wrote with too much force and the cheap pens bought in small shops were of poor quality and not durable.

  Zhou Xiaoyun bought another new pen for Dabao, mainly because it was durable and practical, also a Hero brand. At that time, the Hero brand pen was very famous, and even the blue ink was from the Hero brand.

  Zhou Xiaoyun bought two bottles of ink and then bought a dozen pencils for Xiao Bao. This year, Xiao Bao also started attending first grade.

  The dazzling stationery really moved people's hearts, especially the beautiful school bags hanging on the wall. Zhou Xiaoyun was still carrying a cloth school bag made by her mother, and she took advantage of having money in her hand to indulge herself and buy a canvas school bag.

  The olive green canvas bag with a wide strap slung diagonally across his body looked particularly stylish.

  At this time, an unexpected voice sounded in his ear: "Zhou Xiaoyun is you!"

  Zhou Xiaoyun turned her head and was also stunned, both surprised and delighted: "Teacher Fang!"