The little one's purse connects the two worlds, turning a desolate village into a paradise.

Ya Ya's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but exclaim "Wow!"

This house is so grand, more grand than any of the houses next to the night market. The entire first floor is lined with all kinds of shops, the lights are dazzling, and there are colorful clothes and all kinds of shoes, lined up in front of the door. People come and go, it's so lively.

Right in the middle is a very, very wide gate, just like the gate to Sister Hemiao's house.

There are also two black ladders that go up by themselves. Once a person stands on one of them, the ladder slowly carries them upstairs. It's amazing!

Chen Lei led Ya Ya upstairs, casually asking, "Ya Ya, what kind of clothes and shoes do you want to buy, and who will they be for?"

"I want to buy rain boots, liberation shoes, and thick cotton shoes with cotton lining. I want three pairs of each," Ya Ya said, counting on her fingers.

Upon hearing this, Chen Lei exclaimed, "Three pairs of each? That'll be so heavy! Will you be able to push it?"

"Uncle has a tricycle; he can take it back," Ya Ya said, tilting her head back.

"Why doesn't your uncle come with you much?" Chen Lei was a little confused. Since there were adults with him and a tricycle, why didn't he take Ya Ya with him to buy things, instead letting Ya Ya, a child, run around all by herself?

Ya Ya felt a little guilty. What reason could she come up with? She had an idea.

"Uncle is a bit shy, so he hid."

Chen Lei: "..."

Okay, fine, I'll be shy then.

He led Ya Ya up a few steps and went to find the workwear store first.

Before even stepping into the safety equipment store, Ya Ya was stunned by the densely packed displays.

Before me stood rows of tall iron shelves, stretching from the ground to the ceiling. Rain boots were placed near the entrance, and at the very bottom of the shelves, there were more than one color: black, green, and red, all neatly and densely packed together.

On the other side were work boots, khaki and military green, the two pairs of shoes stretched as far as the eye could see, like two straight, long lines.

The walls on both sides were covered with clothes, thick and thin, military green and dark blue, layer upon layer, as well as the gloves she had bought last time, but in even more colors and patterns, including white and orange ones, and bags packed in bags.

On the ground in front of the other shelf, there was a bundle of neatly tied, military-green, thick items.

There were also many things she didn't recognize: round, red hats that looked like half an upside-down eggshell, and various colored ropes and wide cloth straps hanging from them.

Everything was new and interesting to her, and Ya Ya craned her neck to look around.

Chen Lei struck up a conversation with the shop owner: "Boss, how much are the liberation shoes and rain boots?"

"The price of Liberation Shoes varies depending on the type. Cheap ones are ten yuan, while better ones are twenty or thirty yuan. Rain boots are fifteen yuan a pair, mid-tops are twenty yuan, and high-tops are twenty-five yuan."

Chen Lei turned around and waved to Ya Ya, "Ya Ya, come and see, which one do you want?"

When Ya Ya came over, he pointed to the shoes and repeated the price the boss had mentioned.

When Ya Ya heard the price, her little brows immediately furrowed. She remembered what Grandpa Fang had said: maybe this shopkeeper wasn't as capable as the shopkeeper over there, because the price was so high.

The liberation shoes I bought at the stall last time cost seven yuan a pair, and the mid-calf rain boots cost fifteen yuan.

Each one here costs several dollars more.

"Uncle boss, can you give me a discount?" Ya Ya looked up and asked the boss, mimicking her aunt's bargaining style.

The shopkeeper looked Ya Ya up and down; such a young child could even bargain.

But since he runs a small business, he hasn't raised prices. After thinking for a moment, he said, "I'll give you a dollar off each pair."

Ya Ya stood to the side, counting on her fingers, but still felt it was too expensive.

But the stall I bought from last time doesn't seem to be there every day like the clearance sale stall runner's. I'll just buy a few pairs of canvas shoes first. Rain boots, though, no rush since it's not raining now.

"Then, if I buy three pairs of Liberation Shoes, is it nine yuan a pair?"

"right."

Ya Ya took out the piece of paper with her foot length written on it: "Uncle, could you please get me three pairs of shoes according to this length? Thank you."

Chen Lei watched silently from the side. This little guy was much better than he was at the age; he was clear-headed and could even bargain. No wonder he trusted her to come out alone; the child had indeed been trained from a young age.

After Ya Ya finished shopping, Chen Lei helped her carry the bags and stroller. "Let's go check out the place that sells cotton shoes now."

Ya Ya didn't say anything, her gaze falling on the large bundle of military green blankets.

She unconsciously moved over and tentatively reached out her little hand to poke him.

Without using any force, my finger sank in; it was soft and yielding.

Ya Ya's eyes lit up. "Uncle, wait for me for a little while."

"Uncle boss, what's this?"

"These are quilts," the shopkeeper said with a smile. "Cotton quilts, washable, 1.5 meters long, 41 yuan each. 6 jin (3 catties)."

Chen Lei frowned slightly and pinched it with his hand.

He had bought this kind of quilt before. If you had to say it contained cotton, then it did contain a little. The outside was made of synthetic polyester fabric, but it was still much better than the cheaper, substandard cotton.

He didn't buy it to cover the refrigerator himself, but to use it as a heat insulator for the refrigerator in the summer.

But for migrant workers and other groups struggling with economic hardship, this is already a very good blanket.

But Ya Ya's eyes lit up. Such a soft and fluffy blanket! It must be so warm to cover herself with.

My mother-in-law's cattail quilt has turned yellow, it's rough and stiff, and feels rough to the touch; it lets in a draft if it's even slightly windy. The young man who was clearing out the stock gave her a small blanket, but it's only big enough for her to cover herself; my mother-in-law still has to use the cattail quilt.

The room was filled with reed catkins, wheat straw, and shredded hemp fibers; it was incredibly heavy.

It's hard and stiff when you cover it, and it makes a rustling sound when you turn it over.

If I could get a blanket like this, it would be so comfortable!

Ya Ya held the fluffy, soft, army-green quilt with great affection. It was forty-one yuan and 1.5 meters long.

How big is 1.5 meters? Can such a square cover it?

"Want to buy it?" The shopkeeper found it amusing that the little guy was almost buried in the blanket.

"Uncle, can I open this and see how big it is? I don't know the size..." Ya Ya stared at the shop owner expectantly.

I usually don't even unfold the blankets when I buy them, especially the 1.5-meter ones, which are big and thick, and it's a hassle to fold them back up.

But looking at Ya Ya's blinking little eyes, the boss couldn't bear to refuse. He propped himself up from his seat and said, "Come on, little one, move aside. Let me take one of the beds apart for you. It's a bit big, so you don't get hurt."

Chen Lei quickly pulled Ya Ya aside.

wow——

The six-pound army-green cotton quilt was shaken open, and the wide and large quilt looked like a wall.

The wind that blew out blew Ya Ya's little pigtails, and Ya Ya's eyes widened in surprise. Oh my god!

I can't believe there's such a big, thick, and soft blanket in the world. I can't imagine how comfortable it would be to be wrapped in one.

"How about it? Did you see it clearly? This size..."

The boss was completely hidden behind the blanket, struggling to stretch out his arms to hold it up.

"Look carefully! Uncle Boss, I want to buy this! I want two!" Ya Ya nodded vigorously.