MMB Chapter 8 Going out for a stroll
Chapter 8 Going out for a stroll
Chen Huai'an changed into a pair of cropped jeans and a white short-sleeved shirt, dressed casually.
The 1.8-meter-tall guy with his neat short hair looks very sunny and handsome.
Leaning against the window, he waited patiently, smoking a cigarette.
In a man's mind, waiting for a female friend to leave usually requires patience.
If you can get everything done in half an hour, that's considered incredibly fast.
Anyway, he used to spend at least an hour waiting for his ex-girlfriend to put on makeup and change clothes.
I'm lying on the sofa, and I've already finished two rounds of the game but I still haven't come out.
These are all experiences.
Chen Huai'an stubbed out his cigarette, rolled his eyes, and thought for a moment.
He walked over to the television and reached behind it to take out the three thousand yuan emergency fund he had hidden there.
I'm going shopping and eating out today, and at least a month's salary is gone.
However, the thought of enabling Lin Wan to enjoy a happy and peaceful life in modern times makes spending any amount of money worthwhile.
This is also his way of showing respect to his predecessors.
Chen Huai'an didn't think there was anything to be proud of in doing these things. In his opinion, any Chinese person would show their respect for their ancestors without hesitation in such a situation.
squeak~
Just five minutes later, the bedroom door was gently opened.
In an instant, a beautifully sculpted face appeared before my eyes.
Without makeup or any skincare products, her stunningly beautiful face, which still scored nine out of ten, left Chen Huai'an speechless.
This is a true, naturally beautiful woman!
Lin Wan was still wearing a beige shirt, black trousers and cloth shoes, and a felt hat, which made her look particularly playful and cute.
Since it's only September here, I can't wear the black vest anymore.
Even so, it still feels very hot when going out in long sleeves and pants.
Chen Huai'an stared at it carefully for a moment, and had to admit that he was attracted to it.
However, after thinking about it, I still made a suggestion.
"How about... we don't wear a hat?"
"Is it because it's too eye-catching and easily attracts attention?"
"No, not at all. These days, people wear all sorts of strange clothes on the street. Wearing a felt hat isn't conspicuous, it's just that the afternoon sun is strong..."
The words were left unsaid, but the meaning was already self-evident.
The afternoon sun was still quite strong in early September, and it would be very hot to go out wearing a thick felt hat.
Lin Wan turned her head and glanced at the blazing sun hanging high outside the window, only then realizing that it wasn't yet early March of the Republic of China, which was still somewhat chilly.
She gently removed her felt hat, revealing a head of beautiful, jet-black hair.
The uniquely styled curly hair was definitely at the forefront of fashion in Shanghai during the Republic of China era.
However, 76 years later, it seems somewhat outdated and old-fashioned.
Even because of her outdated hairstyle, she seemed to look several years older.
"Ahem~." Chen Huai'an coughed awkwardly twice: "Maybe you should wear it."
A hairstyle from the 1940s would certainly stand out on the street, and in turn, it would affect one's appearance.
Even the middle-aged women who dance in the square downstairs every day no longer bother with those big, curly hairstyles from half a century ago.
Lin Wan was perceptive and immediately noticed the strangeness about the hairstyle from the disdainful look in her eyes.
As a journalist who keeps up with current events, I am also at the forefront of fashion.
I got this hairstyle done by Tony last month, and it's absolutely super stylish!
When I walk down the street, even young girls cast admiring glances my way.
But feeling the disdain in her eyes, she also became a little insecure.
Lin Wan glanced at the simple attire of the man standing opposite her and seemed to sense a significant difference.
She listened to advice and put on the hat, hiding her beautiful hair underneath.
Her pretty face remained expressionless, showing no dissatisfaction whatsoever.
For the average person, this afternoon was just a normal shopping trip.
But for her, it was an exploration of this new world.
It's like about to enter a fortress to learn about this era by gathering intelligence.
Only by understanding more of the situation can we know what to do next.
Boom!
Chen Huai'an closed the door and went downstairs on the stone steps.
Since most people disagreed with the previous government-subsidized elevator project, everyone had no choice but to climb the stairs.
As soon as the two stepped out of the apartment building, they immediately attracted the attention of several elderly people under the big tree.
Chen Huai'an has been renting here for two years and is very familiar with the elderly people in the community.
He greeted us with a smile.
Aunt Zhang, who lives upstairs, exclaimed in surprise, "Xiao Chen, your girlfriend is so beautiful! Her big eyes seem to speak volumes!"
Another middle-aged woman asked curiously, "Xiao Chen, when are you planning to get married?"
An old man chuckled and joked, "Let's not pry into the affairs of young people."
"Hahaha." Suddenly, a burst of laughter came from under the big tree.
The group whispered among themselves, occasionally glancing at the two of them with eyes full of gossip.
Chen Huai'an couldn't admit it, nor could he deny it, so he could only scratch his head shyly.
However, hearing that such a beautiful girl was called his girlfriend made him feel a little smug.
Lin Wan's pretty face flushed red, and she could only maintain a polite smile.
The two walked quickly, rushing out of the community gate as if fleeing.
Suddenly, a wide road came into view, with rows of stylish cars speeding along it.
Shops lined both sides of the road, and pedestrians came and went in an endless stream.
Although similar scenes existed in Shanghai during the Republic of China era, the streets and shops before us are clean and exude a technological feel.
Even the streetlights are different from those in the Republic of China era; they look like color televisions with automatically playing images!
Two television sets were mounted on each street lamp, and they were playing GG on a loop.
I was led to a uniquely shaped, high-tech pavilion, only to find out that it was a bus stop.
When she saw that there were two TVs as big as walls on the back of the platform, her mouth dropped open in astonishment!
Color TVs are everywhere; this modern world is so luxurious!
Lin Wan stared wide-eyed, stunned by the mere few dozen meters from her apartment complex to the bus stop.
Especially since the streets were lined with cars, it was the first time she had ever seen so many cars on the road.
In the Republic of China era, owning a car was a symbol of status and wealth; even some well-off businessmen couldn't afford it.
The area in front of us was filled with private cars, and the road was bustling with traffic!
Are people living such a comfortable life now?
Just as I was surprised, a huge, square-shaped bus stopped in front of me.
Seven or eight people waiting for the bus lined up and boarded the bus one by one.
Lin Wan walked in the middle, looking around curiously.
The interior of the bus was similar to that of public buses during the Republic of China era, but there was no ticket seller in sight.
When people get on the bus, someone will take out a card and point it at something next to the door.
Then an electronic voice came through: "Peace and health."
Chen Huai'an then took out his phone and waved it twice at the object by the door, and the notification changed to: "Welcome aboard."
After sitting down, I learned that "Peace and Health" is a special card for seniors over 70 years old who can ride the bus for free and receive a monthly pension sufficient for a comfortable life.
Lin Wan looked out the window at the scenery rushing by, with bright red flags hanging on both sides of the road.
A thought flashed through my mind: to ensure that every Chinese person can have support in their old age, isn't that the goal we are striving for!