Chapter 149 What Gift Should I Give?

With the intention of teaching her three children about the concepts of reciprocity and social interaction, Yao Shula decided to hold a family seminar on what gift to give to Grandma Yao.

The attendees were Yao Shula and her younger siblings, plus Xiao Tiantian!

At a square table, the four siblings each occupied one side. Whether it was Yao Shuxin, Yao Shuli, or Xiao Tiantian, their expressions were all very serious.

If something can get my sister to hold a meeting, it must be something important!

Yao Shuxin and Yao Shuli both adopted the same serious posture they would have when listening to a teacher in class.

Especially Yao Shuli, whose upright posture would probably leave his teachers speechless.

If only I were this attentive in class...

Little Tiantian also sat up straight, just like Yao Shuli. All that was missing was a red scarf around her neck; otherwise, she would have been the cutest little flower bud of the motherland.

The three of them stared at Yao Shula with wide eyes, a mixture of excitement and nervousness.

This was the first time the eldest sister had convened a family meeting, and its importance was so great that it could be recorded in the Yao family's... notebook!

"Today..." Yao Shula began to speak.

"Clap clap clap clap!" Little Tiantian had already started clapping enthusiastically.

The effort and seriousness with which he clapped was the most dedicated he had ever done.

Yao Shuxin and Yao Shuli quickly clapped as well.

Yao Shula quickly pressed her hands down, signaling that Xiao Tiantian could stop for the time being.

Little Tiantian was very perceptive and immediately sat up straight again.

"There's something very important to discuss in today's meeting. I think it's something that all four of us should work together on, which is why I called everyone together to discuss it." Yao Shula said, glancing at Xiao Tiantian.

Xiao Tiantian immediately understood Yao Shula's message, quickly clapped for five seconds, and then sat up straight.

Yao Shula was very satisfied with the atmosphere.

This is what a meeting should be like!

"As for what it is, let me tell you all about it."

Actually, this is what happened..."

Yao Shula quickly and concisely explained that Grandma Yao's birthday was coming up.

The three children immediately realized that it was Grandma's birthday!

"Although it's not a specific birthday, it only happens once a year, and every birthday is unique, right?"

More importantly, Grandma is very good to us, isn't she?

Look, give me and Shuxin silver bracelets to make clothes for us.

I'll also make shoes for Shuli and Tiantian, and cook delicious food for you.

Whenever Grandma makes something delicious, doesn't she always ask us to send some over?

Another very important point is that when we had conflicts with Yao Guohua, Grandma always stood firmly on our side.

Based on the principle of reciprocity, shouldn't we make some kind of gesture?

Didn't your sister teach you that when others treat us kindly, we should repay them in kind?

Grandma is good to us, so shouldn't we be even better to her?

"Do you think we should prepare a birthday present for Grandma?" Yao Shula asked, looking at the three children.

"Yes!" the three of them immediately shouted in unison.

Yao Shula is increasingly pleased with her younger siblings; what adorable children they are!

How could three children like these not turn out well!

"Yes, we not only need to prepare a gift for Grandma, but also a thoughtful gift!"

The main purpose of today's meeting is for everyone to discuss what kind of gift we should prepare for Grandma! Yao Shula looked at the three children.

Yao Shula, Yao Shuli, and Xiaotian immediately engaged in an in-depth, meaningful, and very lively discussion on this issue.

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"It's better to send clothes or shoes. Although most of the time we send food, Grandma will definitely not lack food that day."

And they finished the food in no time.

"If we send clothes and shoes, Grandma will know they were sent by us as soon as she wears them," Yao Shuxin said, raising her hand first.

Yao Shula nodded in approval.

That's right. Given the current situation, it would be better to send some clothes or shoes.

Upon hearing this, Yao Shuli immediately raised his hand to speak.

"Giving clothes and shoes is nice, but Grandma will say she doesn't need any."

Moreover, Grandma is home almost every day, and she's reluctant to wear her nice clothes and shoes.

I think we should give Grandma some money! Just five yuan? Or maybe we should grit our teeth and give her ten yuan?

"Give the money to Grandma. She can buy whatever she wants!" Yao Shuli said, offering her opinion.

Yao Shula nodded in agreement.

That's not wrong either. In later generations, if an elder in the family has a birthday, most people would just give a red envelope, right?

Who knows if the gift I give will suit the person's taste!

Once you pay, people can buy whatever they want!

Yao Shula then looked at Xiao Tiantian, who had already raised his hand high.

"Tian Tian, ​​what do you think we should buy for Grandma?"

Xiao Tiantian couldn't wait any longer. When Yao Shula asked, he quickly stood up straight.

"Big sister, last time I went to the department store with Brother Shuli, I saw a woolen fabric on the fabric section."

We bought some of that fabric for Grandma. It's a bit expensive, but it's better than regular fabric.

Give the fabric to Grandma; she can make clothes herself, so let her make them herself.

That kind of fabric is expensive; an elderly woman from an ordinary family would definitely not be able to afford it.

We gave Grandma that kind of fabric; she definitely wouldn't want to make ordinary clothes for herself.

Grandma makes clothes for important occasions. Whenever she makes clothes with other grandmothers in the neighborhood, she takes out the fabric to show everyone.

My grandson and granddaughter bought this. Oh dear, why did they spend so much money?

I didn't want to, but I was afraid of upsetting the children, so I had no choice but to accept it.

After showing it to everyone, Grandma can put the fabric away again.

It's just... giving Grandma a chance to show off, to see if I have what you don't!

"You don't have such wonderful grandchildren, do you?" Little Tiantian said proudly.

Yao Shula, Yao Shuxin, Yao Shuli...

All three of them looked at Xiaotian in surprise.

It must be said that Xiaotian's words make a lot of sense.

The three of them followed Xiaotian's suggestion and imagined the scene...

This is something only a grandmother would do.

Furthermore, it's possible that after receiving such fine fabric, Grandma will make clothes more frequently than before.

And she would invite everyone she spoke with to come and make clothes together...

Yao Shula looked at Xiao Tiantian in surprise.

Children from wealthy families are indeed all very clever!

How could a child from an ordinary family be so young to think of these things!

"Have you ever done this before?" Yao Shuli asked Xiaotian with a smile.

Xiao Tiantian nodded.

"I'm getting ready to do it. Grandpa's birthday is next month, and I'm already thinking about what gift to give him!" Xiao Tiantian chuckled.

Yao Shula nodded, then clapped her hands.

“Very good! Everyone has shared their opinions today, and I know all your thoughts. Now, tell me, which gift would be appropriate?” Yao Shula asked with a smile.

"Tian Tian!" Yao Shuli and Yao Shuxin both pointed at little Tian Tian.

"Alright! Let's go with Tiantian's method! I hereby declare this family meeting successfully adjourned!"