After buying the cosmetics, they stayed in Wenzhou for another day, picking up quite a few knickknacks that weren't available back in the Northeast.
The trip wasn't as long as their journey to the Soviet Union, but they still ended up with bags of all sizes.
Despite being loaded down with bags, everyone was happy. These items should sell well, and more importantly, they now had the cosmetics—the key to opening doors with high-ranking officials in the Soviet Union. With these, they had hope. They were all excited.
When they arrived in Harbin, they didn't linger and bought tickets to head straight back.
They went to the Sun Family's home first. It had become their gathering spot. Whenever Dingzi was away, his grandmother would stay at the Suns'. She could take care of herself and keep Grandma Sun company. With Aunt Zhao also there, they knew everyone was in good hands.
