A loving mother devotes her wealth to pampering her daughter, while a naughty child changes her target.

Looking at her mother, Xue Jiuyue asked in confusion: "What's the matter? Why are you so serious?"

"People say that a man should be able to stand on his own feet by the age of thirty..." Mother Xue said as she took out a small bag from her bag and handed it to Xue Jiuyue. She then said, "From now on, this family will be handed over to you. Inside is the money your father and I have saved over the years, including passbooks, financial products, and insurance. Everything is in here."

"Um, mom, what are you doing?" Xue Jiuyue was shocked.

"You've grown up, and it's your turn to be the head of the family. You should have the final say on all household expenses and arrangements."

Xue Jiuyue acted playful and said, "Mom, I'm in Xialin by myself, not with you two elders. You should shoulder this important responsibility. I can't handle it."

"Xiao Shi, keep it. You've grown up, and this is all the family assets you have. You can decide how to use it, including any investments you need." Xue's father also chimed in.

"Dad, why do you say that? This is the life's work of both of you!" Xue Jiuyue also realized that her parents were serious, but she still hoped that they wouldn't be so formal, "Besides, I'm so stingy..."

"Xiao Shi, you're my only treasure. No matter how much we save, it will be yours sooner or later. I'm usually frugal because I hope that when you need money, I'll be your strong support and you won't have to worry about money for the rest of your life. I also hope that you can do what you love for the rest of your life and not work just to make a living. Finally, I hope to save up a big dowry for you so that when you get married in the future, no matter who you marry, you won't be looked down upon."

"Mom..." Xue Jiyue threw herself into her mother's arms, tears streaming down her face. Ever since she was little, her mother had impressed her with her frugality, a fact she often joined her father in mocking, but her mother "never repented." The thought of her pouring out her heart was undeniable, and Xue Jiyue was moved to tears.

Mother Xue patted Xue Jiuyue on the back and continued, "When you were little, I was afraid you would spend money recklessly. Now that you're older, you should be the one in charge of the family. I wanted to set aside some money for your dowry, but your dad said to give it all to you and let you arrange it yourself! Let me be frank, if you spend all the money and end up being laughed at by your in-laws, don't blame me and your dad."

Xue Jiuyue choked up for a long time before she finally caught her breath. "I won't marry anyone who dares to pick on my dowry!"

"You talk to your dad in the same tone! You're really his daughter." Xue's mother said angrily. Suddenly she remembered something, "You weren't home this morning. We came in and I saw the bag your dad bought you!"

"What?" This shock frightened Xue Jiuyue's tears of emotion. She left her mother's shoulder and looked at her father. She saw that her father's round face had drooped into an awkward expression. It seemed that he had confessed and was being treated leniently.

Mother Xue ignored them and continued her story. "Before, I was controlling your father because I was afraid he would spend money recklessly and not save enough for you. As the old saying goes, 'There's a rake outside to collect money, and there must be a box at home to manage the money.' If it weren't for me, how could you two save so much money?"

Mother Xue patted the bag in Xue Jiuyue's hand, and a sense of pride arose spontaneously.

"Let me count, Mom," Xue Jiuyue said mischievously. "This one is awesome! 1, 2, 3, 4, wow, 6 zeros! And look at this one, 5 zeros, wow, this one's also 6 zeros. There are so many more, I won't count them yet. Mom and Dad, are you so rich?"

"Your dad is proficient in both software and hardware. The number of patents I have is even taller than you. That's nothing." After saying this, Xue's father curled his lips and looked upwards. All he needed was a spotlight.

Mother Xue couldn't stand this arrogant attitude. "If I hadn't lived frugally, do you think you could have saved money? Where did the money for Xiao Shi's bag come from? Do you have a secret stash?"

"It turns out that Dad hasn't told the truth yet?!" Xue Jiuyue muttered to herself, secretly giving her dad a thumbs up and giving him a thumbs up.

Father Xue was no longer the smug look he had just had on the center stage, but his demeanor was still very assertive. "It's really an advance year-end bonus. If you don't believe me, ask Old Li."

"Everyone knows that Lao Li has been in cahoots with you for many years."

"We have a revolutionary friendship, how can we be in cahoots with each other?" Xue's father took the opportunity to change the subject and did not forget to wink at Xue Jiuyue.

"Mom, don't worry about this for now. I can't take this money."

"Why?" Mother Xue's attention was successfully diverted.

"This is your life's hard work, I can't take it." Xue Jiuyue said seriously, unlike before when she was acting coquettishly, "Besides, I'm not in Qiuting, so it will be convenient for you to use the money."

"Your father and I both have salaries, and online banking is very convenient these days. This is just a small gift for you to spend as you please!"

"Are you sure you want to let me have free reign?"

Even though she knew her daughter's words were a trap, Xue's mother still nodded in agreement, "Yes!"

"Okay, then I'll book you tickets for a world tour later this evening for a few years! You see, you and Dad have worked hard all your lives, so you have to fly first class the whole time, and the hotels have to be five-star or above... And, our car is several years old. It's not safe, environmentally friendly, or smart. We need to get a new energy vehicle. There seem to be high-end domestic ones that cost over a million yuan. They're really cool..."

Before Xue Jiuyue could finish, her mother couldn't hold it in any longer. "Xiao Shi, we left this money for you because we were afraid you would need to spend it!"

"Yes, I know! But I have my own money to spend, and I'm not short of it. My only pleasure is to spend it to make you and Dad's life more comfortable. Anyway, it's my free will, so you can't say I can't spend it this way, right?"

"But..." Mother Xue wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Xue Jiuyue before she could finish her words. "Mom, I really don't need more money now. I have the ability to provide for both you and your parents. As for the kindness from you and Dad, just keep it!"

Although Xue's mother knew that Xue Jiuyue's ultimate goal was to refuse, she also fully believed that Xue Jiuyue would really spend all the money on them. She was very hesitant, "How much can your father and I spend? Won't it all be yours in the future?"

Xue Jiuyue returned to her playful tone, "This is different. Money is not just for spending, it's also a kind of honor. Every number is a milestone, measuring your efforts and dedication, so it's better for them to stay with you."

"Didn't you say this morning that money is just waste paper if it's not traded?" Mother Xue remembered what Xue Jiuyue said in the morning.

"That's right, that's its material attribute! What I'm talking about now is its spiritual attribute!"

"You don't learn from the good things, but only from your father, full of fallacies and heresies."

Father Xue was fed up and finally got a chance to interrupt. "Hey, I haven't said anything for a long time. What did I do to offend anyone? I'm just an innocent victim!"

As soon as he said this, the three members of the family burst into laughter.

"Take it back, Mom. You really don't have to leave me any money. My career is thriving now, and you've seen it all! So, you and Dad can use this money to take care of your health and live a comfortable life. I have no objection if you donate the rest. Because you gave me the best education, set the best example for me by your own behavior, and taught me how to be a person and do things. These will benefit me for the rest of my life!" After a few serious words, Xue Jiuyue started to play mischief again, "Besides, you and Dad have such excellent genes. You gave birth to me so beautiful and so smart, right?! I will definitely not starve to death, don't worry!"

Xue's father also tried to persuade her at the right time, "Well, I told you Xiao Shi wouldn't want it, right? Keep it, my dear. Even though it will be hers sooner or later, keeping it by your side will make your daughter feel at ease."

"You can't just keep it, you have to spend it on yourselves! Anyway, I know your details. I will set a spending limit for you and check your spending records. If you don't spend enough, I will make up for it with my own money!" Xue Jiuyue was relentless.

"You little idiot, you're getting too far!" Mother Xue pinched Xue Jiuyue's face lovingly. Her daughter's filial piety was her greatest happiness. But her thoughts were jumping around very quickly. "How old is Ke Yike in your shop? I think he seems to care about you very much. Every time he brings the dishes, he looks at you with a timid look."

"He, what can a little brat understand?" Xue Jiuyue hesitated for a moment, and finally confessed: "He did confess to me and said he liked me."

Father Xue also became interested. "Yeah, this guy is quite handsome, and the dish he cooked is really good!"

"I refused. He's several years younger than me and not my type."

Xue's mother said earnestly, "Xiao Shi, what era is it now? Age is not a hard and fast condition! Have you ever tried to find out if it's your cup of tea? Feelings are cultivated through interaction, not just judging by the eyes."

"We're together every day, how could we not get along? But he's still not settled. Let's not talk about how rich and ambitious he is, but at least he should be stable and responsible, right? If he meets a scumbag who abandons him after having sex, will you be responsible?"

Xue's mother was frightened by Xue Jiuyue. "That's right, it's better to find someone more stable. Don't be like your father, who has no integrity and can't stand being bullied."

"Why me again?!" Xue's father protested seriously.

Xue Jiuyue had an idea, "Dad, aren't you proficient in both software and hardware?"

Father Xue squinted his eyes proudly. "Why? Is there any need to doubt this?"

“I want to make a software.”

"Tell me about it."

"Positioning and navigation software. However, it needs higher accuracy, mainly for walking. It needs to record latitude, longitude, and altitude, and most importantly, it needs a backtracking function. For example, if I walk from home to a place, my journey trajectory will be recorded from the moment I leave the house. I walk down the stairs for 100 steps, walk east for 2,000 steps, then turn right and walk south for 3,000 steps, and then turn left and walk east for 1,000 steps to reach the destination. If I need to return, I can backtrack from the destination. The system can prompt me to walk back according to the direction and number of steps based on my departure data."

Mr. Xue basically had the answer after listening to it. "If I just do what you said, it shouldn't be difficult! But isn't there anything ready-made now? And what are the main application scenarios?"

"Anyway, I haven't found any readily available good ones. You said it's not difficult, so why not just treat it as entertainment? It saves you from constantly staring at your phone playing chess. As for the application scenarios..." Xue Jiuyue thought for a moment, "Many outdoor enthusiasts get lost in the wild, mainly because navigation is based on existing maps. With this software, even if there's no cell phone signal, you can still return to your starting point using the backtracking function."

Xue Jiuyue's father agreed with her. "Yeah, it's quite interesting. I often see news reports of hikers getting lost. Having this app is definitely a safety net."

"If we use Bluetooth headsets for voice prompts, it will also be a great tool for blind people to travel." Xue Jiuyue added.

Father Xue thought about it carefully. "As you said, it will indeed make travel easier for the blind and benefit everyone. However, there are still many details that need to be improved. For example, if we retrace our steps, the route may not be completely identical. For example, if we take the same east-west road, the south and north sides will have different routes. It would be best if we could calculate these in advance."

Xue Jiuyue was also very excited to get his father's approval. "Well, you are absolutely right. There are other details, such as it would be best to have a convenient and fast voice recording function that can record obstacles such as steps, so that we can predict them when we look back."

Feeling left out, Xue's mother spoke up, "You two can't stop talking about this."

"Yes, sir. That's all!" Father Xue immediately declared his opinion and prepared to give his closing remarks. "Well, why does software need iteration? Besides bugs, it's because there are many details that can only be continuously improved in specific usage scenarios. So, it's hard to think through all the details all at once. Xiao Shi, feel free to tell me if you have any ideas."

"OK!"

They stopped talking, and Mother Xue started to wonder, "Xiao Shi, why did you suddenly come up with this idea? It has nothing to do with your daily business."