Having settled the matter, Cheng Su felt as if the sky had turned a few shades bluer, and what pleased her most was that Qi Taiguo had generously given her fifty yuan—for household expenses and to purchase some necessities.
Clutching the Great Unity bills with a beaming smile, she said, "Don't worry, with me at home."
Her smiling face dazzled Qi Taiguo, who snorted, "Real money grubber," and then added, "You're not familiar with this area, let Chunhua and the others accompany you to the farmers market and the supply and marketing cooperative when they're free, to learn the way around."
"Okay!" Cheng Su asked, "Will you be coming back for dinner tonight? I can buy some meat and make a couple of good dishes, to celebrate the start of our cohabitation?"
Qi Taiguo felt awkward hearing that word and said, "Up to you!"