BXBX NOVEL Chapter 325 - 325: Worry
Life would be a lot more convenient if she bought a refrigerator. It would also save her a lot of trouble.
In the summer, you could buy meat for many days at a time. She didn’t have to go to the market every day. If she couldn’t go there one day, she wouldn’t be able to eat meat.
There were also popsicles, which were too expensive outside. She could go to the wholesale market with a refrigerator and buy a batch of popsicles. They could eat whatever they wanted.
The family went to the shopping mall, where they bought the washing machine and color TV.
After all, they were acquaintances, and the quality was guaranteed.
The washing machine had been bought for several years. There were many people in the family, and the children’s clothes were particularly easy to get dirty.
She had to use it every day in the summer. Even in the winter, it would be used once every two or three days.
However, the washing machine was still in good condition after such a long time. There was not even a small problem.
When the shop assistant saw Li Xu bringing her family over, she knew this would be another big business.
At this time, the price of refrigerators was not cheap.
A 200 ml refrigerator costs 3000 Yuan.
The color was lovely. It was the kind of retro white.
Although its capacity could not be compared to the refrigerators of the 21st century, it was still comparable to those of the same era.
There was a refrigerator, a freezer area, and a small space for drinks.
Ji Zi’ang was already looking forward to it. “Put the popsicle in this grid and meat in this one. You can’t put them together, or they won’t smell good.”
Li Xu and Zhang Kun were busy bargaining with the salesgirl and did not have the time to care about Ji Zi’ang.
In the end, the price was reduced to 2700 Yuan. Li Xu only agreed when the salesperson promised to give her a free gift.
Seeing the money in her mother’s hands being handed out one by one, Ji Yuanyuan actually felt a little pained.
A refrigerator costs 3000 Yuan now, and it would still be 3000 Yuan 20 years later.
The price of goods had increased dozens of times, but some electrical appliances had not changed for decades.
After paying, Li Xu and Zhang Kun carried the refrigerator to the little three-wheeled motorcycle happily.
Ji Zixuan and Ji Zi’ang were also quite happy as they carried the various bowls and chopsticks that were given to them.
Only Ji Yuanyuan, empty-handed, followed behind.
The family moved the refrigerator home, and the staff told them not to power it immediately. It was best to let it rest for a day and a night.
After putting down the fridge, Li Xu and Zhang Kun went to the wholesale market and bought a box of popsicles.
Although the refrigerator couldn’t be used, the temperature outside was very low now. The popsicles wouldn’t go bad even if they were placed outside.
Zhang Kun had already bought most of the other New Year’s goods.
The next day, Ji Zi’ang counted the time.
Finally, it was 10 o’clock. The refrigerator had been left untouched for a day and a night.
He went to the back of the refrigerator and plugged it in.
He opened the refrigerator door and placed his hand on the refrigerator.
After a long while, Ji Zi’ang called out in disappointment, “Mom, why is the fridge not working? It’s not cold at all!”
Li Xu and Ji Yuanyuan were cleaning up the kitchen, while Zhang Kun and Ji Zixuan went to clean up next door.
In the past, it was always during the Chinese New Year. Now that they were busy, the cleaning time was set to before the new year.
Upon hearing Ji Zi’ang’s words, Li Xu and Ji Yuanyuan came out of the kitchen.
Li Xu almost laughed out of anger when she saw what Ji Zi’ang had done. “Ji Zi’ang, are you itching for a beating again?”
Ji Yuanyuan stepped forward and took Ji Zi’ang’s hand out of the refrigerator before saying, “You have to close the door. Otherwise, the air conditioner in the refrigerator will come out. And if you don’t close the door, the refrigerator will breakdown easily!”
“Oh,” Ji Zi’ang replied awkwardly.
Li Xu urged him. “If there’s nothing, don’t mess around. Quickly come in and help me with the work!”
Ji Zi’ang unwillingly followed Li Xu to the kitchen.
After waiting for about ten minutes, he came out again in a hurry.
He opened the refrigerator door and put his hand in.
His eyes lit up. “It’s cold! It’s cold!”
Li Xu and Ji Yuanyuan came out when they heard the noise. Li Xu had only seen a fridge at Qin Junshan’s place. Seeing this, she also tried to put her hand into the refrigerator. It was cold.
Ji Zi’ang had already run to the balcony and placed all the popsicles in the refrigerator.
Squatting in front of the refrigerator, Ji Zi’ang started to fantasize about his happy life in the future.
It was extremely hot when he returned home in the summer. If only he could have a popsicle….
Wow, how blissful!
On the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, the couple planned to go home with their three children.
They still went back to Zhang Kun’s hometown for the new year. They had to go home as long as the elder was still there.
In the kitchen, the stove had been extinguished early in the morning. Zhang Kun closed the door and windows, and finally looked at the refrigerator.
Li Xu urged him. “Forget it. Just leave the refrigerator. It won’t use much electricity anyway!”
Zhang Kun nodded and led them downstairs.
When he got home, Zhang Jun and Zhang Dali were killing chickens in the yard.
The ground was covered in blood, and the chicken was still struggling on the ground.
The sound of the giggle was filled with sadness.
Li Xu quickly covered Ji Yuanyuan’s eyes. “Don’t look, let’s go in!”
Seeing the children coming, Zhang Jun quickly moved to a position and blocked the chicken with his body. “Eldest Brother and Sister-in-law are back. The food will be ready soon. You guys go in to warm up!”
Li Xu hurriedly brought Ji Yuanyuan into the house. Ji Zixuan followed behind her and quickly entered as well.
Ji Zi’ang was the only one who was interested in killing chickens. He was not afraid at all when he saw the blood on the ground.
He tilted his head, wanting to see clearly.
He was pulled into the house by Zhang Kun, “You’re so gutsy, you want to join in the fun no matter what.”
After entering the house, Ji Yuanyuan realized. Her grandparents had actually bought a television at home.
It was also a color television but a little smaller than the one in their house.
Wang Yuechu quickly called out to them, “Quickly put on your slippers and warm yourself up!”
Zhang Kun came in and was shocked. “Where did you get the TV?”
“Xiaojun and Melting bought it for us. They’re afraid that we’ll be bored at home,” Wang Yuechu said.
Hao Melting was watching the child from the side. She quickly said, “It’s all thanks to Big Brother and Sister-in-law. Not only did they teach us how to plant the greenhouse, but they also arranged the sales for the greenhouse. I’ve earned some money this year, so of course I have to give it to you!”
Wang Yuechu took the remote control and changed the TV station.
He changed to a cartoon and called the three children, “Come on, come on. Let’s watch cartoons with Grandma.”
Zhang Kun smiled, but he felt a little sad.
Li Xu saw Zhang Kun’s strange expression. She reached out to hold his hand and comforted him silently.
At night, the family of five squeezed on the heated brick bed in the west room.
Zhang Kun seemed to have something on his mind and didn’t fall asleep.
Li Xu closed her eyes and patted Ji Yuanyuan’s body lightly.
Suddenly, Zhang Kun let out a breath of air.
Li Xu heard the sound and opened her eyes.
She turned over, her back facing Ji Yuanyuan, reached out her hand to feel around, and held Zhang Kun’s hand.
Zhang Kun held Li Xu’s hand in the dark.
“After the new year, let’s go back and buy a good washing machine for our parents!” Li Xu said in a low voice..