Lin Xiuqing had heard Ye Yaodong go on about cameras several times already, so she was not particularly surprised to see him bring one home.
Somehow, she actually thought he had been thrifty. He had only bought a camera? He had not hauled a refrigerator and a television home along with it!
Suddenly, she felt rather pleased. He was making progress...
When he took two umbrellas off the cart as well, she even thought he was clever. He had actually remembered to buy two umbrellas!
Meanwhile, Ye Eldest Sister-in-Law was still grumbling as the bicycle was wheeled up to her door. "You didn't even think to buy a sewing machine..."
"What are you grumbling about? Am I only allowed to buy things for you? Can't I buy something I like?"
"A bicycle isn't nearly as practical as a sewing machine..."
Nobody else interfered as the couple argued.
Father Ye decided that out of sight was out of mind. After moving their things to their own doorstep, he went back to Dongzi's house and left them to argue.
Of all the places to spend time, Dongzi's house was still the most comfortable.
As for Ye Second Sister-in-Law, perhaps hearing the argument next door made her feel that her own husband had been clever for once. At least he had thought to buy her a sewing machine.
She had originally only accepted it reluctantly, but hearing the argument next door actually made her rather happy.
People really could not help making comparisons.
It was not that they necessarily wanted to see others suffer, but when things were going badly for another household, their own people and possessions always looked a little more pleasing.
Lin Xiuqing held the two umbrellas, examining them with interest. "How much were these? I heard even the cheapest