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After dinner, Grandma Xu had her grandsons wash up early and go back to their rooms to rest, and then she called the adults to her room.

When Liu Fang came in with the little dumpling in her arms, she was a little embarrassed. "Mother, how about I put Man'er with Yi'er?"

With so many adults in the room, Mother must have something to say. Why didn't I think of that and bring Man'er along?

The old lady usually wouldn't talk about anything in the family in front of the children, for fear that the children wouldn't keep their mouths shut and would tell others.

Grandma Xu did not blame her at all, but instead reached out her hand to Fu Man'er, saying, "Man'er, come to Grandma's."

The little girl twisted her body and was taken by Grandma Xu, who called her "Grandma" in a sweet, innocent voice, which made Grandma Xu very happy.

"I just bought a set of clothes for Man'er, let her try them on." Old Mrs. Xu gave her husband a look, and he took out a bundle from behind him, the same bundle that Fu Man'er had been holding in her arms earlier that day.

Liu Fang was a little flattered. She was thinking of doing some chores in a few days and then buying clothes for Fu Man'er, but she didn't expect her mother-in-law to have already bought them.

“Man’er has her brothers’ clothes to wear, so she can’t wear the new clothes. Mother has spent money on her.”

Ma Hong also chimed in, "I've found all of Xiao Wen and Xiao Wu's clothes. Man'er has more than she can wear, so there's no need to buy any new clothes."

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She felt that the family was already providing enough food for Fu Man'er, so buying her new clothes would be a waste.

Grandma Xu opened the bundle and took out a set of clothes. Unlike the ones Fu Man'er wore, it was a light blue dress. The style wasn't particularly novel, but it was still pretty.

At least Fu Man'er couldn't take her eyes off the new clothes; she had no idea when her grandmother had bought them for her.

“Man’er is already five years old, she’s a little girl, how can she wear boys’ clothes every day? Xiao Wen and Xiao Wu’s clothes are patched on top of patched, torn here and there, what else can she wear?”

These kids are so naughty, their clothes are patched up to the point of being beyond repair. What would it look like if they wore them out?

Ma Hong pouted. Although her mother-in-law was right, she still felt that buying new clothes was a bit of a waste. Children grow quickly, so it was better to wait until they were older before buying them.

"Man'er, come here, Grandma will dress you in new clothes." The grandchildren in the family are all grown up and have their parents around, so it has been several years since Grandma Xu dressed the children.

The grandmother and grandson, one unfamiliar with dressing themselves and the other clumsy, found themselves in a real predicament trying to put together a single outfit.

"Mother, you're wearing it wrong. This button is supposed to be fastened here." Ma Hong couldn't stand it anymore and directly helped Fu Man'er straighten it up. The clothes that were originally loose and baggy were finally worn properly.

"Sister-in-law has such good eyesight, I could tell something was wrong. A tailor's skill is truly remarkable." Just as Liu Fang was about to reach out, Ma Hong intervened first, and Liu Fang quietly withdrew her hand.

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She had seen Ma Hong's expression just now. Over the years, she had also figured out her sister-in-law's personality. After saying those two kind words, Ma Hong's expression became pleasant.

She also helped Fu Man'er tidy up her skirt and messy hair, saying, "Our family consists of boys, so boys' clothes are simple, while girls' clothes are a bit more complicated."

Although it was complicated, it was not difficult for her.

Fu Man'er stood obediently and let her do whatever she wanted, and politely said, "Thank you, Second Aunt."

"Mother, this dress is so beautiful. Man'er looks like a little fairy in it." After tidying up the little girl, Ma Hong stepped back and looked at her, her eyes filled with undisguised amazement.

Indeed, the little girl stood in front of the candlestick, her mouth slightly open, her eyes, black and white, were incredibly beautiful. In the soft yellow light, she looked even more like a little fairy.

“It’s Little Fairy Boy, let me tell you…” Xu Genzhu vividly recounted the story of selling bamboo shoots today.

When they returned from the market, he paid special attention and noticed that among those selling bamboo shoots and mushrooms, his family was the first to sell out.

"Our Man'er is so capable!" Liu Fang was both surprised and delighted to hear this. She was worried that Man'er would cause trouble for her mother-in-law when she went out, but she didn't expect her to be so sensible.

The little girl didn't speak, but just smiled with her lips pursed. She was also very happy inside, and nestled lazily in Liu Fang's arms, enjoying the tenderness.

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"Man'er is extremely smart." Grandma Xu doesn't usually praise people, but she didn't hold back when it came to Fu Man'er. "I called you all over here so you could see how much money we made today."

The heavy money bag was taken out, and Grandma Xu carefully poured it onto the table, making a pleasant rustling sound.

Ma Hong glanced over and saw quite a few.

They were all copper coins, and Old Mrs. Xu had never counted them before, so it was a good opportunity for her family to count them together.

On the small kang (a heated brick bed), the family carefully counted copper coins under the oil lamp. "Mother, I have eighty coins here," Xu Genshan said, counting loose copper coins in his hand.

"I have 135 coins here." Xu Genzhu had finished counting the coins in his hand.

"Adding the ones that cost 100 coins each and the ones that cost 50 coins each, our family sold a total of 365 coins this time." Xu Genzhu calculated quickly and gave the total in one go.

"So many." Ma Hong was surprised that the things the children had picked up could be sold for so much money. In previous years, her family had bought them, but they only cost a few dozen coins.

"Our items are of good quality, and we've also met a generous customer. We're really lucky." Old Mrs. Xu thought that if Mr. Yang hadn't bought them all at the end, they probably would have had to sell them at a lower price later on, and they definitely wouldn't have made this much money.

With this money, the Xu family could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

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Grandma Xu put all the copper coins together and then divided them into several groups. "In a few days, school will start, so these will be left for them to pay their tuition."

"As for the other two parts, each of you can take one part, and the rest can stay with this old woman of mine."

The four people inside the house clearly hadn't expected to get a share of the money. "Mother, you're the one who bought everything in the house, so please keep this money."

"Yes, Mother, you can keep it."

The two brothers refused without much thought. Ma Hong glanced at Liu Fang, and seeing that her sister-in-law hadn't said anything, she shut her mouth. It seemed she couldn't take the money.

Grandma Xu glanced at her two sons with satisfaction. They hadn't gone astray; they weren't the type to take money at the drop of a hat. "Take it, fifty coins each. That's all. After all, these bamboo shoots and mushrooms were obtained by the children. This time, the family has benefited from their hard work."

Old Xu pushed the copper coin in front of his two sons. He was the quietest person in the family, and his presence was almost nonexistent if he didn't speak. But his two sons understood his meaning, so they didn't refuse and put the copper coin away.

The family gathered together and talked for a while. When Old Man Xu saw his wife rubbing her eyes, he sent the younger generation back to rest.