Back home, Sun Zhengguo instructed his younger brother again to watch his mouth and not to go out and talk nonsense, especially about the silver dollars. Finally, he sent his brother out to play.
He went into his room alone, locked the door from the inside, and then carefully took out the wooden box and jade pendant from his bag.
He first admired the jade pendant. The entire pendant was pure white with delicate lines, like the beauty of natural lines. It was warm and elegant, creating a unique and refined atmosphere. The lifelike carving was clearly the work of a master. Sun Zhengguo suspected that this jade might have come from the palace.
After examining the jade pendant, Sun Zhengguo found a piece of cotton cloth, carefully wrapped it up, and placed it aside.
After carefully putting away the jade pendant, he picked up the wooden box next to him and gently stroked it with his hand. A faint, refreshing fragrance wafted up, making him feel relaxed and happy.
Although Sun Zhengguo didn't recognize it, it was obvious that the box was a high-end item.
Young Master Jin didn't know the value of the box, but Old Hu definitely did. However, Old Hu didn't mention it, probably because he wanted to keep it for himself. Who would have thought that Young Master Jin would act unpredictably and leave right away, which is how Sun Zhengguo got the box.
Gently open the wooden box, and inside lie 18 rare silver coins. These coins have a deep patina, without a single scratch or dent, and are very well preserved. The person who owned them must have cherished and cared for them very much.
In his previous life, Sun Zhengguo often watched short videos and knew that these rare silver coins would be worth astronomical prices in the future. He never expected that he would buy them for a mere 2 million today.
Finally, I put on the watch.
After everything was packed up, Sun Zhengguo pushed open the box under the bed. There was a small cellar under the box, which the two brothers usually dug for Sun Zhengguo to hide things. After putting things away, he pushed the box back up.
After finishing his work, he walked out of the room and ran into Lin Wencui.
"No, I'm telling you, Zhengguo, you've been holed up in your room ever since you got back. What are you doing?"
"Mom, I wasn't doing anything. I was just reading a book in the room."
Sun Zhengguo lied and didn't dare tell his mother. If she found out, he probably wouldn't be able to keep a single penny and would have to hand over everything to her for safekeeping.
As the mother and son were talking, Yan Bugui's voice came from the gate of the courtyard.
"It's Xiaolin! You've come to see your aunt again! Oh dear, you even had some meat cut off, it must have weighed almost a pound, right?"
The person Yan Bugui called Xiao Lin was Lin Jiguo. Because he came over often, many people in the courtyard knew him.
"Hello Teacher Yan, I was craving my aunt's cooking, and since I just got paid, I bought some meat and brought it over. Okay, you're busy, I'll head over now."
Lin Jiguo was a frequent visitor and had some understanding of the character of the people in this compound. Without waiting for Yan Bugui's reply, he went straight to Sun Dajiang's house.
When Yan Bugui saw Lin Jiguo was about to leave, his lips twitched, but he didn't open his mouth. Only after Lin Jiguo had gone far away did he shake his head.
"Auntie, I'm here to freeload again. I just got paid and bought some meat on the way."
As Lin Jiguo spoke, he handed the meat to Lin Wencui.
Lin Wencui felt a surge of anger when she saw the meat Lin Jiguo handed her.
"Lin Jiguo, I need to give you a serious talk. You just got paid and you're already spending it recklessly. You'll have so many expenses in the future—getting married, having children, all of that costs money. If you don't save money now, what will you do in the future…?"
Lin Wencui, true to her profession as a member of the Women's Federation, fired off Lin Jiguo with a tirade that sounded like a machine gun.
Upon hearing this, Sun Zhengguo couldn't help but feel a surge of joy and observed three minutes of silence in remembrance of Comrade Lin Jiguo.
Just as Sun Zhengguo was feeling happy, Lin Wencui, perhaps tired of talking or perhaps remembering something, turned the gun around and aimed it at Sun Zhengguo.
"And you, Sun Zhengguo, what's with that expression! Gleeful? You're the same way. I told you to buy a bed, and you bought a desk, a wardrobe, and even a watch. You..."
Sun Dajiang had just returned from playing chess at the alley entrance when he saw this scene. He picked up his stool, didn't turn his head, and silently went back to playing chess.
Lin Wencui only picked up the meat and headed to the kitchen when she got tired of talking. Before leaving, she said, "Don't do it again."
The two brothers were left staring at each other in bewilderment.
At noon, everyone ate their meals in silence, no one spoke, afraid of touching Lin Wencui's sensitive nerves again.
This was exactly the effect Lin Wencui wanted. She thought to herself, "You little punks, I can handle you guys."
After dinner, Lin Wencui went to wash the dishes, and the group started chatting again. Lin Jiguo asked Sun Dajiang for advice on some questions he didn't understand, and Sun Dajiang answered them one by one.
The group chatted for a short while before the furniture delivery arrived.
Sun Zhengguo presented the receipt, and the deliveryman began unloading the goods.
Sun Dajiang directed the placement of the furniture, while a group of neighbors watched, commenting and discussing.
To Sun Zhenghong's surprise, her older brother also bought her a desk and a wardrobe.
They'll be chirping and chattering away, just like larks.
After all the furniture was arranged, Lin Wencui busied herself with making the bed with bedding.
As for that old broken desk, it will become Yan Bugui's property. There's nothing we can do about it; Yan Bugui has that talent.
Seeing that she hadn't gained any advantage, Jia Zhangshi continued barking wildly, only to be glared at by Lin Wencui. After that, nothing more happened, and she went home dejectedly.
After Lin Wencui finished making the bed, the siblings tried it out. Sun Zhenghong even rolled around on the bed several times, which made everyone laugh.
Sun Zheng'an looked at his elder brother's luxurious bed, then at his own, and remained silent.
(Special thanks to "Deluxe Zha Jiang Mian" and "Overcoming You and I'm Reborn," it is because of your encouragement that I am able to continue creating. Thank you!)
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