Looking at the two light purses in Chen Yuyuan's hands, Xu Bai knew that they contained silver notes. He now felt that his two cousins ​​were really biased in giving him gifts, giving his younger cousin these useless things while giving his own brother real gold and silver.

Chen Yukang also took out a pouch from his pocket. His pouch looked quite heavy, probably containing gold or silver. The Chen family was not short of money, and they were quite strict about the monthly allowances for the boys in the family. Fortunately, none of the boys in the Chen family were extravagant, and after coming to Tai'an, the family gave them a lot more money, so all of them had money in their hands.

Chen Yukang said embarrassedly, "Yuyuan, as you know, I usually spend money without restraint, unlike Yuhan and Yuqiao, who are able to save so much money. This is all the money I have on hand now, and I'll give it all to you."

Chen Yuyuan looked at the three purses in his hand and was very moved. He said, "Thank you, brothers."

Chen Yu-han and Chen Yu-chiao waved their hands repeatedly, saying, "We're all brothers, so there's no need to be so polite."

Chen Yukang said, "After you and Brother Bai go out, if you encounter anything fun, be sure to write to us so we can have a good laugh too."

Chen Yuyuan nodded repeatedly, while Chen Yuhan, seeing Xu Bai's sullen face, quickly asked, "Cousin, why do you look unhappy?"

Xu Bai said, "You guys, you guys, forget it, I'm not talking to you anymore, you're making me so angry."

Watching Xu Bai's angry retreating figure, Chen Yuhan asked with some confusion, "What's wrong with my cousin?"

Chen Yukang said, "That's just his temperament."

After storming out of his residence, Xu Bai went to a small garden in the backyard of the school. There was a small hexagonal pavilion in the garden, and Xu Ru had planted some common flowers and plants around it. Although the place was small, it was very well maintained and was quite a nice place to go.

Xu Bai sat on a stone stool in the pavilion, getting angrier and angrier. He clenched his fist and slammed it hard against the stone table, which was made of bluestone and was very hard. Xu Bai's hand turned red from the slam, and he kept blowing on it in pain.

Xu Bai was feeling aggrieved when he heard someone laugh behind him. He turned around and saw his uncle, Wu Muyue, standing outside the pavilion.

Seeing Xu Bai's reddened eyes, Wu Muyue exclaimed in surprise, "Oh dear, is Brother Bai reluctant to leave?"

Xu Bai quickly stood up, bowed to Wu Muyue, and said, "Uncle, no, I'm not reluctant to leave."

Wu Muyue asked, "Did something happen that made Brother Bai feel bad?"

Xu Bai wanted to talk to someone about his feelings, so he pulled Wu Muyue to sit down, sighed, and said, "Uncle, I'm in a really bad mood right now, really."

Such a straightforward opening surprised Wu Muyue, who was momentarily at a loss for words to offer any comfort. He could only say, "Tell me what it is about."

Xu Bai said, "It's because Yu Yuan and I are going to go with you, so my three cousins ​​went over to see us off. The gifts they gave me were different from the gifts they gave Yu Yuan."

Wu Muyue was surprised that such things could happen between children, so he asked, "How are they different?"

Xu Bai said angrily, "Cousin Yu Han gave me a painting, Cousin Yu Qiao gave me an inkstone, and Cousin Yu Kang went even further. He said he hadn't saved anything yet and asked me to remember it so he could make it up to him next time we met. But what they gave Yu Yuan were either banknotes or silver. What use are those things to me? They can't be eaten or drunk. I have to carry them with me on this journey. It would be much better to give me some gold or silver."

After listening to Xu Bai's words, Wu Muyue really didn't know what to say for a moment.

Xu Bai said, "Uncle, do you think they went too far?"

Wu Muyue said, "Well, sometimes the sentiment really can't be measured by money. Otherwise, there wouldn't be the beautiful story of sending a goose feather from a thousand miles away, a small gift but a great sentiment."

Wu Muyue has never been troubled by money. The Wu family is quite wealthy. Although Wu Muyue has not personally managed those farm properties and shops over the years, there have always been managers at home to take care of them. Even when he was wandering the world, Wu Muyue has never had any emotional fluctuations because of money.

Seeing Wu Muyue's expression, Xu Bai knew that his uncle-in-law didn't really understand him. He sighed and said, "Uncle-in-law, it's alright now. I just felt a little frustrated. I'll be fine after talking to someone."

Wu Muyue had no experience interacting with children, and he didn't know if other children were like Xu Bai, with thoughts in their minds that he couldn't understand.

Looking at Xu Bai's still somewhat dejected smile, Wu Muyue really wanted to say something to help him let go of the things that made him unhappy and cheer him up. But when it came to what to say, Wu Muyue racked his brains and could only say dryly, "It's all thanks to your brothers' good intentions."

Xu Bai sighed and said, "Uncle, when giving gifts to people, you should always consider whether they need them or whether they are practical. I'm preparing to travel far with you, and we'll be eating and sleeping in the open along the way. What's the most suitable thing to bring? Silver is the most suitable thing to bring. They gave me a painting and an inkstone, but I still feel that they are heavy when I carry them on the road."

Xu Bai mumbled the last few words softly, and Wu Muyue listened carefully to make out what the child was saying. At this moment, Wu Muyue didn't know what to say, so he could only sit with Xu Bai in the pavilion. One of them rested his chin on his hand, gazing into the distance with a dreamy look, seemingly lost in thought, while the other sat quietly beside him without saying a word. For a moment, the atmosphere was surprisingly harmonious.

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