After all, she hid it in the wooden strips by the bedside. Who would know unless she took it out herself?
That was her dowry when she got married. Her mother said that women should have some savings, so she should hide it away and use it sparingly when needed.
There are at least ten small yellow croakers, which weigh about a thousand kilograms. If we take them to the black market, we should be able to exchange them for a lot of rice, flour, oil, money, and tickets.
When Jiang's mother, clinging to her last hope, opened the hidden wooden compartment and took out her dowry gold bars to slowly spend, she pried for a long time but couldn't pry out even the wooden bars, let alone the gold bars.
Undeterred, Jiang's mother nearly chopped up the wooden bed they had slept in for over twenty years, but still couldn't find the gold bars hidden inside. Only then did Jiang's mother realize that her family was now penniless, with nothing of value left.
We can't even afford the medical expenses.
They've had one meal but no next.
How am I supposed to live like this?!
Compared to the gloom and despair of the Jiang family, Ruan Yunxi, who returned home laden with purchases, was in high spirits and embarked on a shopping spree in the city. Everything was done by others so she wouldn't have to lift a finger.
Ruan Yunxi ate and drank at several state-run restaurants in the city, ordering multiple portions of the delicious food and taking them away.
It wasn't good; I won't order it next time.
They also visited the supply and marketing cooperative, and after using up all their grain coupons, sugar coupons, milk coupons, and meat coupons, they returned home to their family compound with bags and bundles.
Around 5 p.m., Ruan Yunxi rode her old-fashioned bicycle for a while on a secluded road. When she was almost at the family compound, she put away the bicycle, picked up her bags and slowly made her way home.
The family compound is bustling with activity right now; the women are all picking vegetables and preparing dinner.
As people saw Ruan Yunxi walking towards them with bags and packages, many greeted her with smiles: "Wow, you bought so much stuff, what did you buy?"
"Buy whatever you need, whether it's food, drinks, or other necessities," Ruan Yunxi replied with a smile. Seeing them staring at her things as if they wanted to eat them, she pretended not to notice.
If you want to eat it, just buy it yourself!
She also paid money.
When she met Little Potato, Ruan Yunxi generously gave him a handful of candy: "Remember to share some with your little sister."
"Auntie, you're finally back! Uncle was so worried about you." Little Potato, ever quick to help, immediately chimed in, "Is it heavy? Let me help you!"
"Thank you, but it's a bit heavy. You're still young. You can help when you're a little older!" Ruan Yunxi ignored her sisters-in-law's unhappy looks, probably because they were upset that she gave Little Potato candy but not their children.
Ruan Yunxi scoffed, "It's not her child, why should she give it to her?"
Besides, they've talked about me behind my back all the time; I'm already being lenient by not slapping them, let alone giving them candy.
When Sister-in-law Sheng heard Ruan Yunxi's voice, she came out with Xiao Yingtao. The little one had soiled her pants and was taking a bath. When she saw her, she excitedly shouted, "Auntie is back! I want to play with Auntie!"
Ruan Yunxi smiled and patted Xiao Yingtao's head, then gave her a peach shortbread: "Go to my house after you've washed up. I'm going back now, come find me to play later!"
Little Cherry smiled and nodded, urging, "Mommy, hurry up and help me wash up with the fragrance, I want to play with Auntie."
Sister-in-law Sheng slapped Xiao Yingtao's chubby cheeks angrily: "You child, you were unhappy when I washed you just now, and now you're urging me to wash you again. If you don't behave, I'll lock you up and won't let you go play with your aunt."
Little Cherry immediately offered the peach shortbread to her in a flattering manner: "Mom, you eat it, Mom is the best!"
Sister-in-law Sheng: "..."
As Ruan Yunxi watched this scene of motherly love and filial piety, her gaze fell on Sister-in-law Sheng. There was still more than a month until the Dragon Boat Festival. The National Security Bureau should be taking action soon!
It would have been better if she hadn't known. Now that she knows Sister-in-law Sheng is in danger, Ruan Yunxi will definitely not stand idly by.
If it were someone else, Ruan Yunxi wouldn't have bothered with such a thing.
Little Cherry is so cute, it would be so pitiful if she lost her mother.
Sister-in-law Sheng is such a good person, it would be so tragic if she were to be murdered!
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