"Sungwon, you look so much more mature and composed!"
I never expected that when something good happens, you would think of helping your uncles right away.
Yu Pingan looked at his younger brother with a smile, his eyes full of relief and surprise.
He couldn't help but think of his younger brother, who was once somewhat ignorant and needed his family to take care of him in everything. He was completely different from the grateful and responsible young man he saw before him today.
"Brother, there's really nothing to praise about this."
My two uncles used to help our family a lot, and I remember all those little things they did for me.
Do you really think I would forget all these favors?
That's not like me.
Besides, people always grow up. I'm married now, I can't be like I used to be.
Cheng Yuan scratched his head and revealed a simple, honest smile.
Then he continued, "Besides, I've already signed a one-year work contract."
In any case, we're all family with our uncles, so if we're able to help, we should lend a hand.
"After all, the living conditions of my two uncles' families are not very good. With so many children in the family, their daily expenses are naturally high."
Moreover, they also have to take care of their elderly great-uncle and other relatives, so they simply cannot find the time to go out and work to earn money to supplement their household income.
How much money can you make just by growing and selling that little bit of grain?
At this point, Cheng Yuan sighed softly.
Since it's all the same who makes the money anyway, why not give this opportunity to our own family?
We should keep the good stuff in the family!
However, those good-for-nothing relatives like the second and third wives who only know how to take advantage and do nothing practical should not even think about getting any benefits from him.
"Yes, you're absolutely right!"
My eldest and second uncles are really having a tough time; we should help them out however little we can.
As Yu Pingan spoke, he nodded repeatedly, indicating that he fully agreed with his younger brother's idea.
"Okay, brother, I won't chat with you any longer. You should get some rest."
I need to hurry over to the village chief's house.
We'll see how much is missing then, and what kinds of things are missing.
The vegetables we can currently provide are very limited; at most, we can only get the pumpkins we grow in the yard.
As for eggs, we don't have any extra at home.
Even if there's any left over, it will definitely be kept for our own consumption.
After saying this, Yu Chengyuan stood up, picked up a pound of apples and a pound of brown sugar that he had prepared, and then hurriedly went out the door.
"Come back soon..."
"Okay!"
Brother, remember to make dinner. Mom and Dad definitely won't be back so soon today.
Since it's rare for my mother to visit her parents' home, we'll definitely chat for a while.
"Don't worry, I'll cook dinner. You can eat when you get back."
Yu Pingan responded loudly.
Yu Chengyuan, carrying a bag, strode into the village chief's spacious courtyard.
As soon as he entered, he saw the village chief leisurely enjoying the cool air in the middle of the courtyard.
The village chief was comfortably reclining in an old bamboo rocking chair, his eyes closed, gently rocking back and forth, humming a Peking Opera tune.
Most of the men in the village who are over forty or fifty years old can hum a few lines of Peking Opera.
It's probably a tradition passed down from the older generation!
He held a fan woven from old bamboo leaves in his right hand, fanning it rhythmically, bringing a touch of coolness.
Beside the village chief, there was a sturdy and heavy wooden stump, on which rested a slightly old but still exquisite white porcelain teapot with blue and white decorations.
Around the teapot, two nearly new enamel cups were neatly placed.
“Uncle Zhou…” Yu Chengyuan called out softly.
Zhou Jianguo, who was enjoying a pleasant moment, stopped rocking in his chair upon hearing the sound, straightened up, and his gaze was instantly drawn to the bag that Yu Chengyuan was carrying.
Through the transparent plastic bag, he immediately spotted the brightly colored, large apples inside.
These apples are bright red, with smooth, mirror-like skin and an enticing aroma that makes your mouth water just by looking at them.
Zhou Jianguo thought to himself: Such good apples must be expensive!
He still fondly remembers the delicious food that Yu Chengyuan treated him to dinner last time.
So much so that when they taste the food they cook at home, it always tastes bland and tasteless, as if they are eating unpalatable pig swill.
And brown sugar, those are not cheap either.
This kid is getting more and more generous.
I wonder what good thing will come my way this time!
"Chengyuan is here, please have a seat."
Zhou Jianguo greeted them warmly, then called out from inside the house, "Qiu Mei, Cheng Yuan is here."
"Quickly brew another pot of tea."
A moment later, Hao Qiumei came out of the house, carrying a plate of sweet potato chips she had fried herself.
"Chengyuan, try these fried sweet potato chips. I'll go make some tea."
Hao Qiumei had a big smile on her face.
"Aunt Zhou, please take this apple and brown sugar inside and enjoy them slowly."
Yu Chengyuan handed over what he was holding.
"Oh dear, Chengyuan, you've gone to too much trouble."
Next time you come, don't bring anything, or your aunt will be angry.
Hao Qiumei happily accepted the items, secretly pleased and overjoyed.
This kid is really generous.
Giving them such good apples is really generous.
"Okay, I'll listen to my aunt."
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