House Dad's Literary Life

Chapter 259 – Ding Xiang Chooses A Gift

Right, why did he come to look for Yang Yi? What was the reason?

Guo Ziyi was quick-witted. He looked at the wooden house on Yang Yi’s desk and had a sudden inspiration. He said, “Gift! Isn’t Sister Mo Fei’s birthday coming up? I won’t be able to make it next Wednesday night, so I came to tell Big Brother Yang, but I will still send a gift. Can Big Brother Yang please pass it on to Sister Mo Fei?”

“Not able to make it? Why? Didn’t we agree to celebrate Sister Mo Fei’s birthday together?” Ding Xiang asked puzzled.

Yang Yi also furrowed his brows. Previously, he had specially invited Guo Ziyi and Ding Xiang to make Mo Fei’s birthday more lively.

“Sister Ding Xiang, did you forget? Didn’t the department head send a notice this morning that all the freshmen and sophomore students in our college will have to attend the dean’s lecture at Jiangcheng Meeting Hall next Wednesday?” Guo Ziyi said helplessly, “Not only me, you also have to go.”

Ding Xiang was stunned for a moment, hurriedly took out her phone, and looked at the text message that she had overlooked this morning.

“…The college will arrange buses for pick up and drop off, with all students going together and returning together. The instructors will be responsible for taking attendance, and any absences will result in deductions from the participation grade…”

It was indeed true…

Ding Xiang looked at Yang Yi with a troubled expression on her face. This was an administrative order directly issued by the college. Although it seemed absurd to use students to make up the number just for the sake of the dean’s face, she couldn’t afford not to attend either!

“It’s okay, just follow the school’s arrangements. I will convey your thoughts to Mo Fei,” Yang Yi smiled and said calmly.

Of course, he still felt regret in his heart, but he wouldn’t blame his two friends because of the school’s requirements.

“Big Brother Yang, don’t worry, I will definitely buy a big gift for Sister Mo Fei later!” Guo Ziyi patted his chest and said.

“Ziyi, take me with you. Help me choose a gift. I don’t know how to pick one,” Ding Xiang made up her mind and pleaded with Guo Ziyi.

“Yo, it’s rare for Sister Ding Xiang to go shopping with me! Sure, it’s just helping you choose a gift! Let’s go, hurry up and tidy up, close the shop. Let’s go!” Guo Ziyi said excitedly.

“But I still have to open the shop in the evening,” Ding Xiang remembered.

Yang Yi smiled wryly and said, “The opening hours of my shop are quite flexible. If you want to go, just go! However, Guo Ziyi, I don’t care about you, Ding Xiang, your gift must not exceed 100 yuan, got it? Guo Ziyi, you are responsible for supervising her for me. Bring back the shopping receipts for me to see. I won’t accept anything over 100 yuan, and Guo Ziyi, you’ll have to compensate Ding Xiang for the money!”

Guo Ziyi’s eyes lit up, and he glanced at Ding Xiang. He said with a smile, “Yes! I promise to supervise Sister Ding Xiang well!”

Ding Xiang gave him an displeased look.

…

In the evening, on the pedestrian street of the commercial road in Ting Shan District, there appeared a pair of figures that looked mismatched no matter how you looked at them.

The man was chubby and fair-skinned, while the woman was slim and dark-skinned… Of course, it wasn’t clear how dark Ding Xiang was at night, but their contrasting body shapes still attracted some curious glances.

“Ziyi, where should we go to buy gifts?” Ding Xiang looked around curiously and asked.

In fact, Ding Xiang had been here before, but she didn’t come to shop. Instead, during the hottest time of the summer, she wore a large mascot costume and handed out flyers here. She was already sunburned and getting heatstroke, where would she have the energy and spare money to go shopping in the mall?

“There are several boutique stores inside Wanhui Mall ahead. We can find the most suitable gift there!” Guo Ziyi, who was always restless, confidently led Ding Xiang to the place.

Ding Xiang, who had never seen such a bustling world, followed Guo Ziyi into a boutique store. As soon as she entered, she was immediately overwhelmed by the dazzling array of goods on the shelves.

“There are so many things!” Ding Xiang suddenly felt a little suffocated, especially by the exquisite small accessories that made her feel flustered.

For a moment, Ding Xiang had a strange illusion. She felt that even the beautiful heirloom hair ornaments, necklaces, chest adornments, and hand accessories that her grandmother had hidden and said she would save for her future wedding, were not as beautiful as these small accessories.

Of course, Ding Xiang wasn’t foolish. She still knew the difference between good and bad quality. The accessories left by her grandmother were all made of genuine silver, passed down through generations. Could their value be comparable to these small accessories made of plastic?

But silver jewelry would eventually get dirty. If it hasn’t been “cleaned” by a skilled silversmith from the Miao tribe, it would indeed look unattractive. And women are creatures who love beauty. Seeing these beautiful accessories right in front of her, even Ding Xiang couldn’t help but be tempted, right?

Ding Xiang pinched the 200 yuan in her pocket and calculated in her heart whether it was worth buying these accessories that cost just a few tens of yuan.

But thinking of her grandmother at home, even though she had a monthly income of 6000, Ding Xiang still couldn’t bear to spend this money to buy herself an delicate “crystal” hairpin.

Guo Ziyi was also choosing a gift on his own. When he noticed that Ding Xiang didn’t follow, he turned back and glanced at the things Ding Xiang was looking at. Then he said, “Sister Ding Xiang, you’re not thinking of buying these for Sister Mo Fei, are you?”

“This gift is not good,” Guo Ziyi looked around and said to Ding Xiang in a low voice, “Sister Mo Fei is a big star, and all the jewelry she wears, including the clothes she wears, are provided by sponsors. She can’t wear items from other brands, let alone this hairpin is a bit low-grade…”

Ding Xiang pursed her lips but didn’t say anything. She just pushed Guo Ziyi and gestured for him to walk inside.

“What do you think would be a good gift for Sister Mo Fei?” Ding Xiang looked around for a while but still had no idea.

The were also expensive items in the boutique, so expensive Ding Xiang clicked her tongue. However, she wasn’t sure about the cheaper items, so she has to seek help from Guo Ziyi.

Guo Ziyi had already chosen a gift, a wind-up puppet of a cat that played the drums. Due to its intricate mechanism, the price was naturally not cheap, costing more than 500 yuan.

“For your budget of 100 yuan or less…” Guo Ziyi rubbed his chin and took Ding Xiang to the decorative ornaments section. After looking for a while, he took out a crystal ball with a simple base. “How about this one?”

It wasn’t expensive, priced at 55 yuan. Guo Ziyi fully considered Yang Yi’s restrictions and Ding Xiang’s pocket.

“This one?” Ding Xiang took it and clumsily fiddled with it.

“Open it here!” Guo Ziyi reached out and opened the switch underneath the base.

Suddenly, the small light beneath the base lit up, illuminating the crystal ball in a dazzling glow. Guo Ziyi took it back and gave it a shake, causing white snowflakes inside to slowly dance, creating a romantic atmosphere.

Inside the crystal ball, a little man and woman embraced and kissed in this romantic atmosphere.

“This looks pretty nice.” Ding Xiang even felt a little fond of it.

“The main thing is that it has a good meaning! I heard that Big Brother Yang and Sister Mo Fei haven’t gotten their marriage certificate yet. You can add a small card and write a blessing, wishing Sister Mo Fei and Big Brother Yang a long and happy life together. I guarantee that Sister Mo Fei will love this gift!” Guo Ziyi chuckled.

“Big Brother Yang and Sister Mo Fei haven’t gotten their marriage certificate?” Ding Xiang was surprised and couldn’t quite believe it.

The two already had a child!

“It’s normal, you know, for stars! Secret marriages are a normal thing!” Guo Ziyi waved his hand nonchalantly.

“So, when you become a big actor in the future, will you also have a secret marriage?” Ding Xiang keenly caught Guo Ziyi’s loophole and asked.

“Uh…” Guo Ziyi was a little embarrassed.

“Why would I have a secret marriage? If I meet a girl I like, I promise I’ll declare my love for her to the whole world and let the whole world witness our happiness!” Guo Ziyi believed that a man shouldn’t be timid.

“Then I’ll buy this gift!” Ding Xiang completely ignored his grand declaration and, took the crystal ball, hesitated for a moment, and made up her mind.