"This..." Yan Qingxue was preoccupied with something and did not notice the sarcasm in Yan Shuhua's words. Instead, her eyes rolled around, thinking about how to make her reasons more justified.

Yan Shuhua and Shen Hongmei exchanged glances, and the mother and daughter were of the same mind, and they immediately understood what the other meant.

"Your sister came to me to ask for that holy skin care product, the one you went through so much trouble to get for me."

Shen Hongmei said with an embarrassed look on her face: "Your sister seems to want it very much, why don't we just..."

Yan Qingxue on the side nodded vigorously, expressing her desire for the skin care product.

But how could Yan Shuhua let her have her way? He said first, "Mom, please don't say anything. I'm telling you that the holy item is unique now. The master has gone to the south. If you give it to someone else, I won't agree!"

Shen Hongmei wiped her wet eyes, tightly held Yan Shuhua's hand, and said sadly, "Daughter, I understand your filial piety, but we are living under someone else's roof now. Since Qingxue wants this child, I will..."

"It's not that we don't want to give it to you. Now you only have this one in your hand. How can you give your used things to others? A city person like my sister is so particular, how could she possibly want it?"

"But..." It would be a waste for Shen Hongmei not to become an actress. A few tears actually squeezed out of the corners of her eyes.

"Sister, I don't mind it, even if it's used, I can accept it! I can even pay for it!"

Yan Qingxue was deeply afraid that Yan Shuhua would not give her the thing, so she even thought of spending money to buy it for her.

"Sister, how can you do this? You don't have much money. I'm not afraid to tell you that this thing is so effective, and the herbs used are not cheap."

Yan Qingxue saw the exquisite porcelain jar held in Shen Hongmei's hand, and then saw Shen Hongmei's delicate and shiny face. She imagined herself shining in the eyes of everyone, and gritted her teeth, "Sister, let me see what price you offer. I still have some savings."

The fish is hooked.

"What can I do? I see that you are only this old, so you probably don't have much savings. Let's just forget it."

Yan Qingxue walked up to Yan Shuhua, grabbed her hand as she was about to put the things away, stared at the porcelain jar, and forced a smile.

"What are you talking about, sister? Even if I don't have it, my mom still has it."

"That's not a good idea. Is your mother willing to give you money?" Yan Shuhua coaxed.

"Of course not, my mother loves me so much."

"So how much money do you plan to give me, sister?" Yan Shuhua smiled like a fox.

Yan Qingxue pointed out a number with a painful expression. Yan Shuhua smiled and shook his head, "I didn't expect that my sister's sincerity would end here. I am really disappointed."

"So sister, how much do you want?"

"I don't really care about money, but my mom has been in the city for so long and she hasn't even bought a new piece of clothing."

"I understand, I'm adding some!"

"My mother doesn't even have one of those earrings and bracelets that people in the city wear."

"Okay, I'll add it!"

"I heard the ginseng in the city is very good..."

"I'll add more!"

…

After some bargaining, Yan Qingxue left satisfied and triumphantly.

The items haven't been taken away yet, but the price has been agreed upon and is set in stone.

Yan Shuhua and Shen Hongmei looked at each other and couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Mom, I didn't realize you were such a good actor." Yan Shuhua looked at her with admiration.

"Of course. Don't you see who I am? I was an educated youth who went to the countryside to perform for the purpose of comforting the people!"

When Shen Hongmei talked about the glory days of the past, her eyes were shining, she put her hands on her hips, and looked quite proud.

Yan Shuhua smiled but thought of something else. Looking at her expression, he seemed to be hesitant to speak.

"Girl, are you worried about something?"

"Mom, I do need to tell you something."

Yan Shuhua pulled Shen Hongmei aside, sat down and told her what he had negotiated with Xiao Jinchu today.

After listening, Shen Hongmei didn't say anything. Yan Shuhua suddenly became a little nervous, thinking that she didn't want to go with her. When he was thinking about how to persuade her, Shen Hongmei thought for a while and asked.

"So when are we leaving?"

"Mom, are you really agreeing? I thought you would choose to stay!"

Shen Hongmei shook her head and poked Yan Shuhua's forehead with her finger, scolding with a smile, "Silly girl, do you still think your mother looks like she just came out? I can see clearly here that old man Yan Zhenhua is not a good person."

"It's great that you think so. Let's pack our bags tonight and leave here by train the day after tomorrow."

"Have you told that old guy?"

Yan Shuhua rolled his eyes in disdain, "Do you think there is a need for this? That man invited me back for one thing, which was to replace Yan Qingxue and marry someone she didn't want to marry."

Hearing her say this, Shen Hongmei felt a little guilty and her face looked ugly.

"Mom, don't worry. I will find a way for us to succeed here, but for now we have to deal with Xiao Jinchu's matter."

Soon, Yan Qingxue brought over the fifty yuan she had scraped together, and Yan Shuhua even pretended to be reluctant to give the bottle away.

Seeing that she was so reluctant to part with the things, Yan Qingxue felt that her money was not wasted, and she took the things and left with satisfaction.

Later, when Yan Shuhua wanted to give the money to Shen Hongmei, Shen Hongmei began to refuse.

"You worked hard to earn this money. Keep it for yourself. Mom knows you need it more than I do."

Shen Hongmei's sincere concern warmed Yan Shuhua's heart. It was really a blessing for him to have such a mother.

Yan Shuhua took out a few bills and waved them in front of Shen Hongmei, "Here, this is enough for me. Your daughter's most valuable thing is here!"

He pointed to his head as he spoke, "Knowledge is the most valuable."

"I don't know where you learned all these things, kid."

"Okay, take these things and buy them. You need money to live a decent life."

Only then did Shen Hongmei treat the fifty yuan as a treasure and put it away.

…

When the moon was just rising, Yan Shuhua called the Xiao family.

"Hello." Xiao Jinchu's low and hoarse voice came out, with a hint of imperceptible weakness after illness.

"I've taken care of my side. Now all I need is you. Is there any problem?"

Yan Shuhua wrapped his fingers around the telephone cord, his tone was very cheerful, his heart full of joy at being about to leave here.

"Of course, I solved it early on."

Hearing the man's coughs that he tried to hide, Yan Shuhua frowned, "Why are you coughing again? It's cold at night, don't you wear more clothes?"

Just as Xiao Jinchu was about to say "sometimes", Yan Shuhua answered himself, "Oh, I forgot that you have such a serious injury now. It's normal for you to be weak."

Xiao Jinchu paused, his eyebrows twitching.

Who is he pitying in this tone? There was no more talk on the other end, and Yan Shuhua was about to hang up the phone, but when the conversation was almost over, she couldn't help but say a word of concern.

"Hey, I'm telling you to take care of your health. I don't want you to get sick again before you've cured a bunch of minor ailments!"

"You are such a contemptuous woman."

Hearing the man's dissatisfaction, Yan Shuhua laughed softly.