Rebirth: The Courtyard Bride Is Cool and Radiant

Chapter 739: Chapter 739: Stockpiling Liquor

As her eighteenth birthday approached, Yunyi also started getting busy. After all, after receiving the marriage certificate, they still had to hold a simple wedding banquet here.

Although everything was kept simple, some dowry still needed to be prepared. After all, this was a lifelong event and couldn’t be neglected.

On a day off, Huo Jingrui borrowed a car from the machinery factory and took Yunyi to the city. During these times, the necessary items for marriage—like the "three rounds and one sound"—were already in their hands.

As for wedding quilts, blankets, and such, her future mother-in-law had already prepared them. In any case, they would return to Beijing, so there was no need to prepare too much.

After walking around, the only things in Huo Jingrui’s hands were a large bag of toffee and fruit candy. "Yi’er, let’s head to the clothing section and get a few more pieces of clothing."

Yunyi waved her hand, saying, "No need. Last time, Aunt sent two sets from Beijing, plus the ones you brought me from your business trips. I don’t lack clothes to wear, and buying more would be a hassle when returning to Beijing."

Seeing her determined expression, Huo Jingrui said, "Then let’s have a look at the shoe section. It’s getting colder day by day, so let’s see if there are any suitable shoes."

Yunyi thought it over and agreed. If everything went smoothly, she would stay until after the college entrance exams. She didn’t lack clothes, but she could use two pairs of warm shoes.

The two went over there and picked out two pairs of shoes for Yunyi: a pair of mid-heel half-booties with wool lining, and a pair of flat leather winter shoes. They also picked a pair of leather shoes for Huo Jingrui.

As they were about to leave, they heard the first-floor tobacco and liquor counter’s clerk mention a new batch of Maotai liquor that had just been delivered to the warehouse.

Remembering that Huo Jingrui still had quite a few liquor coupons, she said, "Jingrui, let’s stock up on some Maotai liquor."

Huo Jingrui naturally didn’t object. "Alright, as you say."

The two of them headed straight to the tobacco and liquor counter. "Comrade, how much is a bottle of Maotai liquor?"

The clerk didn’t even lift their head. "Eight yuan a bottle, one liquor coupon."

Yunyi handed her things to Huo Jingrui, ready to take on the challenge. "Comrade, can I buy a few more?"

This time, the clerk finally lifted their head and was about to say something, but upon seeing the two people standing in front of them, they changed their tune. "Each person is limited to two bottles."

Yunyi was a bit disappointed upon hearing the purchase limit. She took out four liquor coupons from her bag. "Then give me four bottles."

The clerk, seemingly absent-minded, blurted out, "Didn’t I just say each person is limited to two bottles?"

Yunyi pointed to Huo Jingrui beside her. "The two of us, four bottles in total, right?"

The clerk wanted to say something, but after thinking it through, they held their tongue and took four bottles of Maotai from under the counter.

After paying with money and coupons and leaving the counter, Huo Jingrui said, "Wait here for me. I’ll put these in the car and come back."

After he spoke, he intended to take the things Yunyi was holding.

But Yunyi blocked him directly. "I’ll go with you. It’s hard for you to carry them alone."

Seeing Yunyi’s insistence, Huo Jingrui didn’t object.

After they put the items in the car, Huo Jingrui closed the trunk. "Still want more Maotai liquor?"

Yunyi looked up at him. "Do you have connections?"

Huo Jingrui laughed. "Guo Qiming’s sister’s husband is the head of the procurement department at the Department Store. He’s here now. Let’s go meet him."

Yunyi nudged Huo Jingrui with her elbow. "Why didn’t you say so earlier?"

The two of them headed directly to the Department Store’s office area. Huo Jingrui, familiar with the place, walked to an office and raised his hand to knock on the door.