Her Cultivation Diary
Chapter 397 - Chapter 397 397. First give a hope_1

Chapter 397: 397. First give a hope_1 Chapter 397: 397. First give a hope_1 Everyone was still very trusting of the old classmate, Song Tan, and no one noticed that she had been sharpening her knives.

At the moment, while tidying up their dirty selves in the yard, they were simultaneously enticed by the aroma wafting from the kitchen and immobilized by drool, yet hurried into the living room at the urging of both the scorching sun and the enthusiastic Wu Lan.

What a scene!

A gentle breeze wafted through, and everyone felt their hot hearts soothed and their tense bodies immediately relaxed.

Several kids were even happier, now familiar with the path to the corner of the wall where Wu Lan had temporarily placed the baskets and bins, wriggling and climbing in and out, utterly at ease.

The baskets and the ground were covered with cream-colored cloth, drawing the curious mothers over.

“Wow, this thing is really interesting–come son, do you recognize what this is?”

“This cloth seems quite durable, I’m not worried at all about the kids getting scratched by the basket…”

Of course, this is the rough-and-tumble way of raising kids, whereas those who are more carefully tended to wouldn’t bring them to the countryside in the sweltering heat.

“Exactly, Song Tan, where did you buy this cloth? I want to get a couple too, to line my son’s playpen with it since the mat is made out of foam and he keeps picking at it.”

Song Tan went over to have a look–white, coarse cloth.

It couldn’t also be some old rough bedsheet, could it?

But Wu Lan, entering the door, burst into laughter, “You all can’t recognize it, right? This thing is over twenty years old–it’s the hemp sack that the post office used to distribute. Tantan’s aunt had a relative who was a postman back then, and through one thing after another, it ended up with us here.”

Then, fearing the young people would disdain it, she hastened to add, “It was all aired out before we moved, durable and clean. It might look coarse, but it’s actually really breathable. In the past, these things would last for decades without wearing out when laid on a bed.”

Oh my!

Those who are willing to let their children wiggle and climb in the baskets aren’t going to think burlap is bad!

Now, the group was even more interested, “I want to buy some too… Really, it looks so cool and comfortable…”

…

Wa Qianqian had just finished fixing her makeup in front of the mirror, patting her face with the powder puff while examining the compact back and forth.

The more Song Tan looked at it, the angrier she got.

However, a few girls standing beside her hesitated, still wanting to divert Song Tan’s attention, so they asked:

“Wa Qianqian, how’s the powder compact in use?”

Wa Qianqian instantly became smug, closing the lid with affected casualness to show off the large logo in front of everyone:

“It’s okay, usual stuff, not too expensive, just around 560 yuan.”

560? She really has the money.

Song Tan, standing at a distance, listened and looked at Wa Qianqian with eyes so tender they almost dripped water.

However, the girl classmates were taken aback for a moment, and then their faces showed pity:

“Ah! You bought it at the regular price…”

“I have one too, but it’s not from this series. During the New Year sales, it was a straight twenty percent off!”

“Let me tell you, you should wait for Singles’ Day to buy, it’s a buy-one-get-one-free deal. If you don’t want that many, you can also split an order with someone, it comes down to just over 200 each!”

When it comes to how to snag a deal, everyone certainly has a lot to say!

Once again utterly ignored, Wa Qianqian: …

Damn it! Why does no one envy her for having money and being willing to spend!

Seeing this, Song Tan couldn’t help but snicker to herself.

How should I put it, times are changing. In the past, everyone was ashamed to speak of being poor, as it felt humiliating to admit it. When buying something, the core show-off point was–its price!

But now.

People can’t stop talking about “drinking the wind and eating dirt”; the north wind and concrete are flaunted in all their glory. In discussions about shopping, the original price doesn’t matter. What matters is how much cheaper you got it for in the end…

Compared to them, Wa Qianqian seemed as if time had frozen for over a decade!

emmm… Song Tan thought to herself: Dear Qianqian, you’re indeed still so inexperienced.

…

Qianqian’s cooking skills were notorious, and the sweetness of the tremella soup had not yet been appreciated.

Watching everyone enter the house, they all marveled and envied the new residence while unconsciously picking up a bowl of tremella soup under Wu Lan’s enthusiastic hospitality.

“Come, give it a try, our tremella soup is famous far and wide! Guests from Imperial City ask for it daily. You know about the three hospitals in Ning City, right? Several of their departments buy from us! Even the patients…”

Really? Could that be true?

The usually humble and enthusiastic Wu Lan rarely boasted like this, leaving everyone somewhat skeptical. The chilled tremella soup didn’t even carry much fragrance, so much so that everyone, trying to be polite, took a sip and then the entire spacious living room went silent for a moment!

Just… how could it be so delicious!

The squad leader stared blankly at his spoon–he, who often prided himself on being a man’s man who didn’t like sweets and therefore refused all desserts, but now…

Wuu wuu wuu, if desserts are this delicious, why on earth had he been refusing them?!

Moreover, this tremella soup was especially thoughtful, with the tremella shredded into tiny pieces, sliding through the mouth with the thick soup, making one feel as if they could sense the cool and nourishing sweetness!

Wuu wuu wuu, it’s really so good!

Everyone moved their spoons away, held back, and yet ended up gulping it down from the bowl–

Silky, thick, sweet, refreshing!

With each mouthful swallowed, it was like Zhu Bajie eating the Ginseng Fruit without savoring it properly!

A few shameless male classmates then stared at Wu Lan: “Auntie…”

But Wu Lan acted as if she was completely oblivious, only smiling humbly and kindly on her own: “Ah, young people have such good appetites. I made such a big pot this morning, and I thought we couldn’t possibly finish it! Who would’ve thought it would all be gone now–want some more? I can go make another pot.”

Just how thick-skinned does one have to be to take up that offer!

And most importantly, if she makes it now, by what year and month would it reach our mouths!

Everyone lowered their heads, reluctantly scraping the last of the soup with their spoons.

Except for Wa Qianqian.

She might verbally express her irritation, but she absolutely refused to be at a loss! Thus, if she got upset at Song Tan, she would have to recoup her losses from Song Tan’s house!

Eat plenty, but don’t spend a penny buying anything!

Ha, see what you’re going to do about it!

Hmm… couldn’t just not buy anything, watermelons were still good, so let’s start with one… two, three, four of them!

At most five, six can’t be too big though… can’t really take any more!

Who told Song Tan to be so arrogant!

Hmph! If she plays tricks on her, she would also manipulate Song Tan’s emotions a bit!

Like first give her hope–

“Song Tan, this tremella soup is really tasty! Is this from your family’s produce? How much are you selling it for? Give me two pounds!”

Then, ruthlessly shatter that hope–

“Ah, no, can’t buy that much, I’ve spent too much this month…”

She had to leave a lifeline, pretend there’s hope, keep her continuously thinking she’s about to make a sale!

Wa Qianqian sat back on the sofa, proud of herself.

However, the next moment, she heard Song Tan sigh: “Qianqian, you’re such a good person. But the thing is, there are too many people who’ve already placed orders. If you want a pound, I’m afraid there won’t be enough for the other classmates… If you really want to buy, I can spare you half a pound from our own family’s consumption.”

Wa Qianqian: ???