But then I thought about it and decided against it.
People who are often hungry will feel unwell and lack some health benefits if they suddenly eat too much.
When my uncle leaves, let's pack him some extra food, mixed with some porridge, so he can at least have something to eat.
As for food, she was powerless to help, as her own family was not well-off either.
After finishing the meal, Song Lili poured everyone a glass of water and then looked at Wu Jiang, asking, "Uncle, was there anything I needed when you came?"
The Song family had gradually gotten used to Song Lili being in charge, so no one found it strange that she spoke up now.
Wu Jiang glanced at Song Yongren, and seeing that he didn't react, he could only sigh. Finally, he spoke up.
"Actually, your uncle came to borrow money. Your cousin is getting married, and the bride's family asked for ten catties of grain and five yuan."
“My uncle’s family has no money. The neighbors have also chipped in some, but it’s still not enough, so I came to your house to see if you can help me out.”
"Okay," Song Lili agreed without hesitation. Last time she sold vegetables, she made more than five yuan.
Therefore, she felt no pressure at all when lending money to her uncle.
But Wu Jiang was stunned, thinking that Song Lili hadn't heard clearly, "Lili, your uncle wants to borrow five yuan."
That's a year's income for an average family, and they agreed so easily.
Song Lili nodded again, "I know, is five yuan enough? How about I give you ten yuan, Uncle? My cousin is getting married and we'll have to have a banquet, which will cost money."
Wu Jiang was stunned again. What did he just hear? He heard Lili say she would lend him ten yuan. He couldn't have heard wrong, could he?
Ten yuan? He'd never even seen what ten yuan looked like.
He swallowed hard and asked cautiously, "Lili, do you want to borrow ten yuan for your uncle?"
Song Lili nodded, "Yes, my cousin is getting married, and I think my uncle's family might need money to buy things."
Wu Jiang was now absolutely certain; he hadn't misheard—he had indeed heard ten yuan.
But even though Song Lili dared to lend it, he didn't dare to take it. Ten yuan! When would he ever be able to pay it back?
He said with difficulty, "No need, no need, just lend me five yuan. We won't hold a banquet, just give them these things."
These days, very few families hold a banquet; they just give betrothal gifts and bring the person home directly.
Some families who are particular about etiquette will buy some wine and invite their neighbors to their wedding feast.
Wu Jiang originally didn't plan to hold a banquet, and didn't even buy any wine.
Today I borrowed five yuan directly from Song Lili. Remembering that I had also scraped together some money from my neighbors, I gritted my teeth and decided to buy some wine.
Since it's a wedding, at least make it look presentable.
Song Lili could tell what Wu Jiang was thinking just by looking at his expression, so she had to give up the idea of giving her uncle ten yuan.
Her eyes darted around, and she came up with a solution.
The remaining five yuan can be given to my cousin as a gift. My uncle can't stop me from giving a gift, can he?
She chuckled and went to her room to get the money.
After Song Lili left, Wu Jiang, who was initially stunned, suddenly became clear-headed and finally remembered that Song Yongren was still around.
"Brother-in-law, what do you think of what Lili just said? If we don't have it at home, then forget it, I'll think of something else."
She finally remembered that Song Yongren was the head of the family, and Lili's promise didn't count.
Song Yongren had been watching the whole time. He was also shocked by his daughter's extravagant spending and had even considered stopping her.
But then I thought, a few years ago, my brother-in-law was willing to send such precious grain, so why is he so reluctant to spend some money?
Besides, they only have a few dozen yuan in savings at home, and Lili received another eight yuan a few days ago. For them, taking out ten yuan is not a problem.
It was much lighter than those life-saving grains.
He understood and naturally agreed with what Song Lili did. Hearing Wu Jiang's hesitant question, he answered with a smile.
"If Lili says it's for you, then it's for you. You don't know how much this girl has changed last year. She's the one in charge of our household now."
"She also manages the money. If she says she'll lend it to you, then she'll lend it to you," Song Yongren said with some pride, not feeling ashamed that his daughter was in charge.
Wu Jiang was also surprised; he had vaguely noticed it too, but he just couldn't believe it.
Hearing Song Yongren say this, and thinking about everything he had seen today, it was clear that Song Lili was in charge.
However, he still had concerns: "Does the family have enough money? Don't ask me to raise more for you; you don't have any left."
Now, Song Yongren smiled even more happily. His brother-in-law was still so considerate of him.
"Yes, yes, we have some at home, so don't worry. Lili grows greenhouse vegetables, so we can eat them all year round. She also works with the town's supply and marketing cooperative."
“They’ll buy everything we grow here, about once a month. It’s profitable. So don’t worry about us.”
Speaking of this, Song Yongren became even more proud, because it was his child's idea.
Wu Jiang was proud and even happier. His niece had made something of herself, and of course he was delighted.
Song Lili, who was going back to her room to get money, heard Song Yongren and Wu Jiang laughing and said to Song Jianshe, who had come out with her, "Brother, why don't you and Fangfang go to the greenhouse to pick vegetables?"
"Pick more, a little of everything, so that your uncle can take some with him when he leaves."
All she could do was help this kind uncle to the best of her ability.
She took out a piece of paper, folded it neatly, and put five yuan inside. This was the money for her cousin's wedding gift.
Then, he took a handful of odds and ends, which amounted to five yuan in small bills, and went to the main room.
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