0p0 Chapter 185 Enjoying a World Alone
Chapter 185 Enjoying a World Alone
Today is Sunday, a rare day off for Shu Yun. Gu Jun just returned from his mission and is also on holiday. The family ate breakfast at a leisurely pace. Shu Yun went back to her room to change her clothes, tied her hair up, and applied snow cream.
"Mommy, it smells so good, baby wants to put on some lotion too." Gu Xi stood little by Shu Yun's feet, tugging at Shu Yun's trouser leg.
Whenever this little guy acts cute, he calls himself "baby." Shu Yun patted his little head and said, "Come on, stretch your little face forward."
Gu Xi obediently stuck his head forward. Shu Yun found her son cute and funny, and tried to smooth the smile from her lips. Otherwise, the little guy would feel ashamed and get angry.
She took some snow cream from the jar, rubbed it in her palm, and gently applied it to the little one's face.
Mom's hands were soft and fragrant, and her movements were very gentle. The little one comfortably closed his eyes.
Shu Yun: "Okay."
Gu Jun touched the little face, then put his hand to his nose and smelled it. "It smells so good. Baby is a sweet and good baby."
Hmm, at least she knows to add "well-behaved" to her name.
Shu Yun took a bag out of the closet, and the little guy followed her like a shadow, going wherever she went.
Shu Yun walked to the gate of the courtyard and said to the father and son, "I'm going to the city later. We've run out of a lot of things at home, so I'll go to the city to buy some more."
Gu Jun was making a small wooden horse for Gu Xi when he heard this. He put down his tools and said, "I'll go with you."
Gu Xi quickly raised her little hand and jumped up and down, "I want to go too!"
Shu Yun glanced at the father and son a few times and said coldly, "Neither of you need to go. I'll go by myself. You two just stay home and watch the house."
Gu Jun was away on a mission for more than half a year. The child was too young to be left alone, and Shu Yun was also afraid of taking the child to the city because there were too many people and something might happen. So for the past six months, apart from work, she stayed at home taking care of the child. If the family needed anything, she would ask Aunt Tian next door to bring it back when she went to the city.
Now that Gu Jun is finally back, Shu Yun can finally breathe a sigh of relief. During this rare break, she doesn't want to be alone with anyone and is ready to enjoy her own world.
Shu Yun hummed a little tune, already deciding what to do first and what to do next.
Gu Jun carried the little one and saw Shu Yun to the door, saying helplessly, "Are you sure you don't need us to come with you? We'll help you carry your things."
Shu Yun pushed her bicycle and refused rather coldly, "No."
"Waaah. Mommy, I want to go too, I want to go too." Gu Xi rubbed her eyes with her chubby little hands, her face full of reluctance.
Although the little guy was very affectionate with Gu Jun when he came back, he was still closest to Shu Yun. During the period when he was most clingy, he would even follow Shu Yun to the toilet, which was a sweet trouble.
Shu Yun kissed the little guy's chubby cheeks, "Be a good boy and play with Daddy at home. Mommy will be back this afternoon."
The little guy was not satisfied with his mother's answer and was about to cry when Shu Yun quickly pinched his mouth shut, making him cry like a little duck.
Shu Yun: "Don't cry, baby. Be good. Mommy will bring you something delicious when I come back."
After saying that, Shu Yun rode off on her bicycle in a flash, completely ignoring the little guy who was still stretching out his little hand.
Shu Yun rode alone on the mountain road. There were no chirping sounds in her ears. The gentle mountain breeze brushed against her hair, and the soft sunlight shone on her body. Shu Yun squinted her eyes comfortably. It felt so good to be alone!
The market was bustling with people. Shu Yun went to the vegetable market, department store and bookstore to buy supplies. When she got tired, she had a simple lunch at a state-run restaurant. However, she did not forget her two children at home and bought several red bean buns and meat buns to take back with her.
Actually, Shu Yun's purpose in coming to the city today was not just to buy goods; she also wanted to get a haircut.
Shu Yun's hair was long and thick, which made her face look small and delicate. However, during the later stages of her pregnancy and postpartum period, her long and thick hair became a burden. She had been wanting to cut it, but hadn't found a suitable time. Now that she had some free time, she could finally get it cut.
Shu Yun is planning to try a short haircut this time. Actually, she wanted to get a perm, but nowadays you need a letter of introduction to get a perm, which she doesn't have. So she can only obediently get a short haircut to satisfy her craving.
The old-fashioned barbershop from the 1970s has an old sliding door painted blue with glass at the top. Through the glass, you can see a man getting a haircut and a woman getting a perm inside. The barber is wearing a navy blue uniform with sleeves, a cigarette in his mouth, and his scissors are snipping away quickly.
There were two children squatting together at the entrance of the shop, playing with marbles. Shu Yun glanced at them a few times and was about to step inside when an old woman suddenly appeared and pulled her away.
"Comrade, do you want a haircut?" The old woman spoke fluent and authentic local dialect. Her hair was already white, and she had a kind smile on her face.
Shu Yun nodded, puzzled. The old woman immediately said, "Why don't you come here for a perm? There's only one barbershop around here. If you go in, you'll have to wait at least an hour. Why don't you come here for a haircut? You can get one right away without waiting."
As the old woman spoke, she led her into a nearby alley. The alley became more and more lively as they walked, with vendors selling chicken, duck, fish, and meat, as well as rice and noodles—everything imaginable.
Shu Yun knew this area was their black market, but she had never been there before, only heard about it from others, for fear of affecting Gu Jun.
However, in recent years, the authorities have loosened their grip on the black market, and it has even started to seek business outside of China.
Shu Yun didn't want to go and waved her hand, "Auntie, no need."
"Auntie, aren't you going to cut it?" The little voice was timid. Shu Yun saw a small head pop out from behind the wall, with big, dark eyes that looked particularly large on the small head.
"This child is too thin," was Shu Yun's first thought. The child was about the same age as her own baby, but their sizes were worlds apart. As a mother, she couldn't bear to see this.
An old woman beside her waved, and the child ran over, hid in his grandmother's arms, and looked at Shu Yun with his big, dark eyes.
“This is my grandson. He’s had a hard life. His parents passed away early, and now it’s just my husband and I, these two old bones, supporting him. I don’t know what will happen in the future. Oh, by the way, my husband is also a barber. When he was young, he was a well-known barber in the surrounding villages. Now that he’s old, no one asks him to cut their hair anymore.”
The old woman wiped away her tears as she spoke. Shu Yun felt a pang of sadness listening to her. She took some candy from her bag and gave it to the child. On a whim, she followed the grandmother and grandson to get their hair cut.