Duole scratched his head and chuckled, "I'm always so happy when I see money coming in. Mom, can I sell braised meat in the future?"
The little guys often go hunting in the mountains and make braised meat to sell. Because of his young age, it was difficult for Du Le to cut the meat at the stall, so he sat on the side to collect the money.
This kind of hoarding can easily turn someone into a money-grubber.
Yu Rujia patted the little guy's head: "You like making money, but just selling braised meat isn't enough. Aren't our pot dishes delicious? We can sell them together."
Duo Xi: "Yes, Duo Le, you can open a restaurant and make hot pot there. We can sell many of our family's delicious dishes. We're sure to make a lot of money."
Duole couldn't help but grin as he thought about the days when he would be making lots and lots of money: "Yeah, I'll open a restaurant in the future and make lots and lots of money for Mom."
Not wanting to be ignored, Duoyi darted to Yu Rujia with her small pink body and tried to climb onto her lap on tiptoe.
Duoyi: "Mom, I can cook delicious food and earn money for you."
Duolu and Duoxi made many clothes, and after Duoyi's gender was revealed, she still wore the pink clothes that her two older brothers had made before.
Don't even think about giving him clothes of other colors until he's five years old.
Duoyi has worn pink since he was little. He has no concept of gender and doesn't think there's anything wrong with boys wearing pink. He wears whatever clothes are available and is never picky.
Yu Rujia scooped the little dumpling onto her lap and said, "Okay, Mom is waiting to enjoy your good fortune."
He's just a little kid. He said he wanted to be Duolu Duoxi's comrade-in-arms, but now he's eager to cook. Kids this young have no fixed mindset and their thoughts are all on a whim.
By the time the twins and Duoxi graduated from high school, Xia Jingsheng's first shop had already officially opened.
At first, some people were skeptical about the excessively low prices of medicines at Runhe Pharmacy. But because they were so cheap, some families with heavy financial burdens bought them with some skepticism and found that the medicines were surprisingly effective.
Runhe Pharmaceutical's business gradually improved.
Takayuki successfully passed the entrance exam for the best military academy in the country, while Tasuku was admitted to the best medical school in the country, Kinoshita University.
On the day the three received their acceptance letters, the family held a large celebration with two tables set up. Everyone was present except for Xia Jingfan, who was unable to return from out of town, and Sanfang and Xia Jingrong, who were in Jiangcheng.
Xia Yuanqiang's wrinkles deepened as he smiled and handed out three thick red envelopes to the group.
Xia Yuanqiang: "You will soon be going to university and becoming adults. You must be more prudent in your actions from now on. Your great-grandfather wishes you continuous progress and success."
With four generations living under one roof, and four of the seven great-grandchildren gaining admission to the best universities in their respective fields in the country, the Xia family is sure to return to its former glory of a hundred years ago.
The three children accepted the red envelopes one by one and replied in unison, "Thank you, Great-Grandpa."
Xia Taiping also held three red envelopes in his hand: "Going to university is the first step into society. The outside world is wonderful. I hope you can shine in your own way in life."
The twins: "Thank you, Grandpa."
Duoxi: "Thank you, Grandpa."
Xia Tai'an gave six red envelopes, two to each person: "Your fathers and second uncles work in other places and can't come back to attend your college entrance celebration. They asked us to send them their blessings."
“When our family had that accident, Duolu and Duoshou were just over a year old, and Duoxi was still an infant, unable to even crawl.”
“We all thought you wouldn’t make it through, but your aunt took you away in time and raised you to be so outstanding. No matter what, you must always be good to your aunt; she saved our whole family.”
"I won't say anything more. I wish you all success in your studies and a smooth journey in your future lives."
Duolu took the red envelope, his eyes glistening with tears as he looked at Yu Rujia. He turned back and said, "Grandpa, no matter what, Aunt will always be the most important person in my heart. I will treat her better than I would my own father for the rest of my life."
Duoshou: "Grandpa, it's the same for me. No one can compare to my aunt in my heart."
Duoxi: "Second Grandpa, everything I have belongs to my aunt. I will only listen to my aunt."
Han Meifeng wiped her eyes and said happily, "It's good that you all know what's going on. Rujia didn't raise you for nothing."
Yu Rujia was filled with pride when she saw the three young men with their youthful faces turn around in front of her. These were the boys she had raised, each one outstanding and exceptional.
Yu Rujia: "You are all very good. Your aunt is proud of you. Keep up the good work, you are the best."
The remaining members of the Jing generation were also given red envelopes and blessings.
The celebration banquet for students graduating from university, though held at home, lasted until very late before finally calming down.
During the summer vacation, the children planned to make some money during the holiday, but before they could even start, Xia Jingsheng dragged them to the company to help out.
Runhe Pharmaceutical Company had been open for two or three months, and their medicines were often sold out because they were cheap and effective.
As the company was newly established, it was in dire need of personnel who could identify medicinal herbs.
The children often helped Yu Rujia make medicine and learned about some medicinal herbs. With Duoshou, an expert in medicinal herbs, it was the most convenient for them to purchase herbs.
Even Duoyi, a little one who was only four or five years old, was taken away.
When the group returned in the evening, Yu Rujia hugged Duoyi, who was exhausted like a puppy, and felt extremely sorry for her.
Xia Jingsheng, a man in his thirties, was so heartless in his pursuit of money that he even used four- or five-year-old children as laborers, exploiting them to such an extent. He was a truly ruthless boss.
In July and August, when the weather is at its hottest, the children ran around outside all day, and their faces were all sunburned.
That damned Xia Jingsheng, she'd better not show her her face.
Yu Rujia: "Duoyi, we're not going. You just stay home and finish the homework your brothers assigned you. If your uncle dares to call you again, come and tell me, and I'll give him a piece of my mind."
Even though she had lost her babyish appearance, Duoyi was still a lovable child. Despite being exhausted, she still raised her rosy little face and grinned at Yu Rujia.
Duo Yi: "Mom, it's my choice to go. It has nothing to do with Uncle. My brothers said the company belongs to you, and I want to help you protect it."
Duoshou explained, "Aunt, Uncle didn't call Duoyi. He heard Uncle call us and went with him."
Yu Rujia then realized that she had wronged Xia Jingsheng. At least he still had some conscience and wasn't cruel enough to exploit his four- or five-year-old nephew.
Yu Rujia felt even more sorry for her. What a filial and well-behaved child! He's so young, yet he already knows how to help his mother.
Yu Rujia: "Duoyi, don't worry about these things. Mom has plenty of companies. Your uncle's company can make money even without your help. Mom doesn't want Duoyi to exhaust herself."
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