Reborn in the 80s: Everyone Falls For Me
Chapter 306 - 305: A Comical Family (1 more update)

Chapter 306: Chapter 305: A Comical Family (1 more update)

Xu Sisi was thrilled to bits, chirpy as a little sparrow. She excitedly ran to the bicycle area, her fingers gliding across a row of bikes.

When Xu Sisi and Xu Niannian approached, the sales associate’s eyes went wide.

Surprisingly, it was a female sales associate whose eyes widened.

She blurted out uncontrollably, "So beautiful."

Xu Sisi, who was picking out a bicycle, heard this and leaned in with her face in her hands, "Beautiful sister, are you praising me?"

Xu Niannian quickly pulled her back, somewhat amused and exasperated, "Just pick your bike already."

She then turned to the sales associate and apologized, "Sorry, my little sister is quite outgoing, please don’t mind her."

She smiled politely, her eyes bright and compelling, with a seductive charm flowing unconsciously from the corners of her eyes.

Xu Niannian was completely oblivious, but it caused the female sales associate to blush.

When a fair-skinned beauty smiled at her so seductively, even a female sales associate found it overwhelming.

People often only feel envy towards those who are not much different from themselves but just slightly better.

But when the gap is too large, they don’t even entertain thoughts of comparison.

The sales associate stuttered, "No, no, she’s very sweet and pretty."

The sales associate spoke the truth: one dark and one fair, both sisters were extraordinarily beautiful.

Upon closer inspection, they actually looked quite similar.

Except one was as white as snow, and the other as black as coal.

Which is why it’s not so obvious they resemble each other.

Xu Sisi and Xu Niannian had very similar eyes, noses, and mouths, but the vibe they gave off was worlds apart.

One was a stunning beauty that made women blush, the other, a cute and lively little girl.

It was the first time Xu Sisi heard someone say she was cute and pretty.

Her dark eyes instantly lit up, and she excitedly grasped the sales associate’s hand, "Sister, you really have a good eye and a kind heart, a true connoisseur. I’m your swift steed."

"Ah?" The sales associate was taken aback by Xu Sisi’s enthusiasm.

Xu Niannian quickly pulled her embarrassing little sister back, "Swift steed, pick your mount quickly or I won’t buy it for you."

At that, Xu Sisi released the sales associate’s hand at lightning speed, not caring about the looks, and randomly pulled out a bike, beaming at Xu Niannian, "This one."

In the end, Xu Niannian bought a total of three bicycles: one for herself, one for Xu Sisi, and another for Xu Erhong.

For his convenience.

Phoenix brand bicycles, each at 150 yuan.

In those days, bicycles were a rare commodity, not to mention the Phoenix brand.

After the economic reforms, coupons gradually lost their importance, but some items still required them.

For scarce goods like bicycles, the coupons were especially hard to come by, but this was not a problem for Jin Yu.

Xu Niannian simply mentioned it to him, and he returned from his study with several coupons for her.

At that time, the most famous bicycle brands were Phoenix and Forever.

A bicycle for 150 yuan was equivalent to several months’ wages for some people.

But Xu Niannian didn’t hesitate to buy three.

Suddenly, all those who had been staring at Xu Niannian and Xu Sisi turned their attention to the three bicycles.

Bicycles, and Phoenix brand at that, and buying three at once.

This made the already eye-catching sisters the focus of the entire department store.

Fortunately, Xu Niannian was accustomed to such attention.

Xu Sisi, however, felt proud, strutting with her head high and chest out, confidently wheeling her bicycle out.

Xu Sisi didn’t know how to ride a bike, and Xu Niannian did, but she dared not show it in front of Xu Sisi.

After all, "she" had never encountered a bicycle before.

So they could only push the three bicycles back together.

Finally having a bicycle brought a continuous smile to Xu Sisi’s face along the way.

Upon reaching their shop, Xu Niannian called out Xu Zhiqiang to help push the bicycles.

The customers in the shop couldn’t help but feel envious upon seeing Xu Niannian with the bikes.

Yang Cuihua and Xu Dawei were especially thrilled.

If there hadn’t been customers around, Yang Cuihua would have surely run to circle around the bikes excitedly.

They stored the bicycles in the Military District Compound.

As Xu Sisi was boarding, she took hers back to Nanshui Road.

The remaining bicycle was for Xu Erhong.

Xu Zhiqiang, fearing Xu Niannian would get tired, insisted on pushing it himself. After Xu Sisi had placed the bike on Nanshui Road, she followed Xu Niannian and Xu Zhiqiang to the village.

People always gave more attention to such a rare thing as a bicycle whenever they pushed it through anywhere.

Only those families in good standing could afford bicycles.

So much so that when they got on the town’s minibus, the ticket-selling aunt treated Xu Niannian and the others with cordiality and joy.

She wore an arrogant look toward others, with her chin raised high as if it reached the sky.

Upon arrival in the village, many who passed by couldn’t help but envy the sight, wishing they could touch it for themselves.

Just then Xu Erhong was on his way to the neighboring village to discuss some matters with a few craftsmen and, upon seeing Xu Niannian and her two siblings, he almost thought his eyes were playing tricks on him.

Xu Erhong rubbed his eyes hard; no mistake, those were his nephew and nieces, along with their Black Girl.

What were they pushing? A bicycle?

From afar, Xu Sisi saw her dad and shouted, "Dad, I’m here! Sister Niannian bought you a bicycle, come and take a look."

A bicycle? For him? Xu Erhong felt a bit dizzy but still hurried over.

Xu Niannian and Xu Zhiqiang both called out, "Uncle Erhong."

Xu Erhong paid no attention, his gaze fixed on the bicycle; in the sunlight, the all-black 28-type bike shone dazzlingly.

Upon closer inspection, it was even a Phoenix brand.

Xu Erhong stuttered excitedly, "Niannian, did you buy this bicycle?"

Xu Niannian smiled, "Uncle, this is for you. You’re going to manage the factory and will need to run around a lot; buying a bicycle will make things convenient and save you the effort."

"For me?" Xu Erhong exclaimed, eyes wide with surprise, incredulously pointing at his own nose.

Xu Niannian affirmed with a sound, and Xu Sisi eagerly told their father, "Dad, it’s true, Sister Niannian personally bought it for you. She bought one for me too, mine is in the county town."

"Another one?" Now Xu Erhong was thoroughly shocked.

This was more astonishing than seeing Jin Yu drive a sedan because after all, the families were different, and this was purchased by their own family members.

The meaning was completely different.

In the entire village, only the brigade leader had a bicycle, and that was a mixed-brand one, secondhand at that.

Even so, when the brigade leader first rode his bicycle into the village, the villagers were incredibly envious.

Each time they saw the brigade leader cycling on the road, Xu Erhong was extremely jealous.

Now, at this very moment, his dearest niece had actually bought him a brand-new Phoenix bicycle.

Could Xu Erhong not be excited?

So excited that his lips trembled.

His lips quivering, he licked his dry lips, "Niannian, you’re not just joking with uncle, right? I can’t handle this kind of excitement."

Seeing Xu Erhong truly couldn’t believe it, Xu Niannian directly asked Xu Zhiqiang to push the bicycle to him, "Uncle, give it a try."

"Try it?" Xu Erhong suddenly became incredibly nervous, rubbing his palms on his trousers a few times before hesitantly taking the bicycle and straddling it.

Xu Erhong had often seen the brigade leader ride and knew how it was done, confidently stepping on the pedals, ready to ride.

But as soon as he got on, he nearly fell off.

Luckily, his height and long legs allowed him to tippy-toe on the ground in time, causing him to break out in a cold sweat.

He wasn’t scared of getting hurt himself but of potentially damaging the precious bicycle.

Frightened, Xu Erhong hurriedly got off.

His niece was now making money and had bought him a bicycle; Xu Erhong felt an immense sense of pride and was incredibly moved.

"Niannian, your uncle didn’t dote on you for nothing," Xu Erhong said, filled with emotion, rubbing Xu Niannian’s hair, his eyes reddening.

Xu Niannian, not wanting him to feel burdened, quickly retorted, "Why say such things, uncle? We’re family."

"Right, we’re family. Let’s not talk about this," Xu Erhong agreed, nodding along.

Following this, Xu Erhong did something that left Xu Niannian and her siblings agape.

After almost falling over, Xu Erhong didn’t dare to be careless anymore and hoisted the bicycle onto his shoulder.

Xu Niannian and her two siblings were instantly open-mouthed in astonishment.

Xu Sisi was utterly bewildered, "Dad, what are you doing?"

Xu Erhong sheepishly scratched his head, "I’m afraid I’ll break it if I fall again."

Upon hearing this, Xu Niannian couldn’t help but have a mixed expression of laughter and tears, while Xu Sisi and Xu Zhiqiang could understand Xu Erhong’s sentiments.

After all, it was a new bike.

It had to be treasured.