After agreeing on the delivery address, Zheng Quchi declined the boss's offer to deliver the goods for her today, completely ignoring the boss's surprised expression, and happily carried the big bag back home.

The most expensive item here is the fox fur coat. Although it only has a single collar edge of fox fur, when worn and the collar is buttoned up, it is completely airtight, thick, and warm.

She had previously seen "Mr. White Bear," oh, that's Gongshu Jiruo, wearing just such an outfit. She thought that aside from the issue of figure, if Liu Fengmian wore such an outfit, he would definitely be tall, elegant, and graceful.

The warmer and thicker white lambskin coat was chosen for her brother because it was designed with sleeves of different lengths. Since people are generally right-handed, the shorter right sleeve would be more convenient for doing things at home.

The gray rabbit fur coat is fluffy, warm, and cute, making it perfect for children.

As for her, she was about to leave home to become a stonemason. People who work are often in constant motion and can't stay warm, so she planned to get a wool sweater to wear under her clothes. This way, she wouldn't look bulky and it wouldn't interfere with her work.

But after buying these big pieces of clothing, her wallet, which had just been full, became much emptier.

But she doesn't regret it.

Modern people think that if money is gone, it can be earned back. Although she is by nature a more cautious person when it comes to money, she cannot let herself and her family suffer. She works so hard to earn money so that her family can live a happy life.

She still remembers what Brother Sang said: "In previous years, we just endured it and got through it."

According to Baidu Dictionary, the word "熬" (áo) means to endure or barely persevere, and is a state of continuous torment.

If she's incompetent, fine, but since she can do it, she'll never let them "endure" it.

When Zheng Quchi returned home carrying a bag of new clothes, he was surprised to see Liu Fengmian, who had been returning home late at night for the past few days, also at home.

Brother Sang and Liu Fengmian never saw eye to eye. One was picking vegetables at the dining table in the hall, while the other stood in the bamboo pavilion in the courtyard. Little Sister was squatting by the flower bed, looking at the withered flowers and plants with some worry.

Brother Sang had been keeping an eye on the door, so as soon as he saw Zheng Quchi return, he put down what he was doing and stood up excitedly: "You've been gone all day, have you eaten anything? And what's that big bag you're carrying?"

Zheng Quchi shouted in a strong voice, "Brother!"

"Second Sister!"

When the little girl saw her, she immediately grinned and ran over with a silly smile.

"Little sister."

Yuwen Sheng also turned around.

"Where did you go?"

Upon returning home, Zheng Quchi was greeted and cared for by everyone in the house. She felt a genuine sense of belonging, knowing that someone was waiting for her. No matter how late or tired she was, she wanted to go home.

She happily put down the burlap sack and then explained to them.

"Today is my luckiest day. I was planning to go hunting in the woods, but I never expected..." She naturally couldn't mention Mo Ye's matter, so she changed the subject and started making things up: "I found a big insect with an arrow that had pierced its skull, and next to it was a silver fox that had been skinned."

What? !

Brother Sang was astonished, yet somewhat disbelieving: "Really?"

"Of course it's true," Zheng Quchi said confidently.

Yuwen Sheng's eyes flickered slightly as he recalled the message he had received from the search team not long ago: Mo Ye had appeared near the forest in Hegou Village this morning. Based on his movements and the bloodstains left at the scene, he had hunted animals for food.

If Zheng Quchi's words are true, then she most likely got a bargain from Mo Ye.

She's right. She was indeed lucky today. If it had been earlier or later, she would have either died at Mo Ye's hands or been arrested by the search party as an accomplice of Julu Kingdom and subjected to interrogation and torture.

He stared at her small, dark face in the afterglow of the setting sun. Her eyelashes were tinged with gold, and her already light brown eyes were now filled with laughter. Her expression was cheerful and proud, and she was full of life.

"And then what about your big worm and silver fox fur?" he asked gently.

That's asking a question you already know the answer to.

Zheng Quchi said, "I took it and sold it. I got fifty taels of silver, and then I bought each of you a coat."

As she spoke, she bent down, opened the large bag, and took out the coats one by one.

Brother Sang was stunned by the number "fifty taels".

He was calculating how many copper ingots fifty taels equaled.

Brother Sang didn't move, but Sister Sang, who didn't understand anything, excitedly jumped up and down in front of Zheng Quchi when she heard about the new clothes.

"Second sister, coat, give me the overcoat."

"Okay, open your arms, I'll put it on for you."

Sang Yaomei was already beautiful and adorable, and this outfit made her even more beautiful, like a delicately carved little dumpling.

Zheng Quchi pinched her little face and praised, "My little sister is so good."

"Yes, little sister, be good."

Sang Yaomei giggled and ran off happily, circling the flower bed, her little hands occasionally touching the soft, warm fuzz on her clothes.

Zheng Quchi then took out another piece and showed it to Brother Sang to see if the length and size were suitable.

"You're saying you sold this tiger pelt for a full fifty taels?" His expression was one of shock, as if he were saying there were still such suckers in the world.

"Really? Really?" She nodded firmly.

"You just made some money and you're already buying so many clothes? You should just buy them for yourself and them. I can just wear a regular cotton-padded jacket. How much money do you have to spend on all these?" Brother Sang wanted to tell her she was being wasteful.

Zheng Quchi said, "I've calculated it. Cloth jackets usually get cold after two or three years and tear easily, but this fur coat can last for many years without breaking. You tell me which is more cost-effective? Besides, I've been saving the rest of the money. I sold the fur, which was originally worth ten taels, for five times the price. What's wrong with buying you an expensive one? It's not like we can't afford it. And since it's already bought, we can't return it. If you don't want it, we can give it to the neighbor next door—"

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