Courtyard House: Report enemy agents at the start, and you'll take off immediately.

Otherwise, he could really outshine everyone else present.

As the group entered Dong'an Market, the crowds became even denser.

Fortunately, he was protected by bodyguards who kept Zhao De in the center of the crowd.

Even He Yushui benefited from this.

"New arrivals: three-way shorts and nylon short-sleeved shirts! Come check them out!"

"New Parliss pants and nylon socks, extremely durable! Come and choose yours!"

"Delicious candied fruit, irresistible candied hawthorns, don't miss it when you pass by!"

Various hawking cries rose and fell, and Zhao De looked around.

It was like Grandma Liu visiting the Grand View Garden.

He discovered that the heart of the market consisted of narrow, alley-like streets.

Each shop has its own unique style, and each shop has its own signature products.

The dazzling array of goods overwhelmed him.

However, he didn't just look at it casually.

Instead, he was seriously looking for items suitable for himself, Yu Li, or his family.

He also paid special attention to this.

Just look without touching, so as not to give people the wrong impression.

What if someone mistakenly thinks he likes something and secretly buys it?

Then it would be such a waste to give it to him!

In fact, only a few young people were simply watching the spectacle.

Sha Zhu, Xu Damao, Yan Jiecheng, and Liu Guangqi kept their eyes fixed on him.

"Sister Qianqian, has something caught your eye?"

While chatting with Zhao De by the rain, everyone perked up their ears to listen carefully as soon as he said that.

Zhao De replied:

"Not yet, Rainwater. Do you have any good recommendations?"

"I don't know what you like either, but it's not like it's just about eating, drinking, and having fun!"

He Yushui shook her head, a hint of loneliness hidden in her heart.

She has never received a birthday present.

I was thinking of buying it for myself, but I don't have the money.

He Yushui's money is all controlled by Silly Brother.

In this era, people generally value careful budgeting, and no one has the concept of consuming in advance.

For example, if the monthly food allowance is three yuan, the daily expenditure must not exceed one cent.

For example, students who are studying.

If lunch costs seven cents, then that's all you'll get; you won't get a cent more.

This is how Shazhu treats rainwater.

When Zhao De arrived at the entrance of a jewelry store, he stopped.

Let's go inside and take a look!

Zhao De felt that small-scale operations were meaningless; if he was going to do something, he wanted to do something big.

"Welcome! What would you like to purchase?"

Now that we live in an era of public-private partnerships, the attitude of the counter staff can't be described as particularly enthusiastic.

At this moment, the four people, Sha, Xu, Yan, and Liu, were unusually focused.

"Can I take a look at that jade pendant?"

As Zhao De pointed, a round, hollow jade pendant landed in her hand.

"This is top-grade Hetian jade. You have excellent taste, madam!"

Zhao De held it in his hand and felt it; it did indeed feel very good.

It would be suitable as a gift for either Lily or her mother-in-law.

As for whether it's true or not, she's not worried.

After all, this is a long-established shop.

"How much is this? Do I need a shopping voucher?"

Zhao De asked while fiddling with the jade pendant.

He looked like he really liked it.

The counter staff were puzzled.

The woman asked about the price, and you four men were staring at me.

"This pendant is priced at exactly 200 yuan, no shopping voucher required."

"We'll take this jade pendant. Could you please pack it up? I'll pay for it..."

As soon as the counter clerk finished speaking, Xu Damao immediately spoke up.

And he took out his wallet at the same time.

Sha Zhu and Liu Guangqi realized what was happening when they saw this.

They rushed to pay, arguing until their faces turned red.

Only Yan Jiecheng felt that he had no hope.

He didn't say anything; he only had a little over two hundred yuan on him, which he needed to save for buying a car.

This was the first time he felt that his father, Yan Bugui, was really not up to par, how come he had only saved two hundred yuan?

"Put it back."

"Thank you for your kindness, gentlemen."

Zhao De reiterated his firm refusal to make them pay.

But secretly, she wondered if they would secretly buy it for her later.

Do you have any jade pendants priced under five yuan?

"Madam, I'm sorry, we don't have that."

"Alright then, Rainwater, let's go check out other places."

Zhao De left with a face full of disappointment and regret.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Liu, Xu, and Sha remaining inside the shop.

Yan Jiecheng's behavior puzzled Zhao De.

Is it because he doesn't have enough money?

On second thought, Yan Bugui's monthly salary was only thirty or forty yuan.

That makes sense now.

"Xu Damao, have you thought this through? These two hundred yuan are no small sum!"

"Silly Zhu, what does this have to do with you?"

Xu Damao snorted dismissively.

Sha Zhu turned his head and looked at Liu Guangqi with a fierce expression.

"Where did you get your money? Did you steal it from home? Be careful, or I'll tell your dad, Liu Haizhong."

"Don't talk nonsense. My money is approved. I'm determined to marry Qianqian. Just give up on that idea!"

Liu Guangqi responded without fear.

Sha Zhu was so angry he laughed.

"Liu Guangqi, I'd say you're like a leek stuck in a pile of scallions, actually thinking you're a scallion!"

"Well, you're not one of them either! Why would Qianqian be interested in you?"

"Still entangled with a married man, doesn't she have any self-awareness?"

Xu Damao retorted, which made Liu Guangqi feel very pleased.

Sha Zhu retorted eloquently:

"Xu Damao, even if Qianqian isn't interested in either of us, she would never be interested in a divorced man who cheated on her!"

These words made Xu Damao's eyes widen in anger, hitting a nerve.

The three of them argued for quite a while, but still couldn't reach a conclusion.