He Qunfang had Liu Feng sit beside her, gently stroking his head, and said with emotion, "Feng'er, you've really grown up. Mom is so proud of you. No matter how much money you have, you'll always be our good son. We just want you to be safe and healthy."
Liu Feng was deeply moved by his mother's words. He knew that no matter how much wealth he possessed, the love and care of his family were his most precious treasures.
"Mom, look what this is?" Liu Feng smiled mysteriously and reached into his pocket to pull out a thick wad of cash.
He decided to take out 10,000 yuan from the gourd space and give it to He Qunfang, which would be enough for the family to use for a while.
In that era, the purchasing power of 10,000 yuan was quite astonishing, far beyond what could be compared to later generations.
Think about it, a pound of pork only costs a little over two yuan, and a live pig only sells for a few hundred yuan. This ten thousand yuan can allow the whole family to live a comfortable life for a while.
The whole family's attention was instantly drawn to Liu Feng's hand, where a thick wad of cash gleamed alluringly under the light.
He Qunfang accepted the money in shock. She had never seen so much money in her life. A whole hundred brand-new bills strongly stimulated He Qunfang's senses.
By the light of the lamp, she carefully examined the money. The front of the banknotes featured images of the four founding fathers, while the back depicted the main peak of Jinggang Mountain.
She repeatedly stroked the money, trying to discern whether it was real or fake.
"Feng'er, is all this money... real?" He Qunfang looked at Liu Feng in disbelief, then turned to Liu Changqing for help.
She handed the money to Liu Changqing, asking him to take a look as well.
Liu Yue, who was standing next to He Qunfang, also came over and stared curiously at the stack of money.
Liu Yue is now a thirteen-year-old girl. She is much more sensible than her younger brother Liu Fei and has also learned some social etiquette.
She knew what these large sums of money meant to her family—with this money, her father could pay her tuition, and her mother could buy her new clothes.
Liu Changqing held the large banknotes, examining each one carefully, his face beaming with undisguised joy. He knew how important this money was to his family.
With this money, the family's life will be greatly improved, and the children will be able to continue going to school.
When the family had no money, Liu Yue and Liu Fei, these two sensible children, never begged their parents for anything.
However, now that the family suddenly had money, Liu Yue couldn't help but have an idea: she wanted to ask her mother, He Qunfang, to buy her a new dress.
Girls are naturally fond of beauty, and Liu Yue is no exception.
She missed her maternal grandmother again. Last year for the Lunar New Year, her grandmother made her a red coat. Wearing it over her padded jacket, although it was a little loose, the bright color made it very pretty. Some of the girls in the village were envious.
Unfortunately, she only wore that dress a few times during the Spring Festival. After the Spring Festival, He Qunfang put it away, saying she would save it for next year.
Seeing Liu Yue's reluctant gaze, He Qunfang patted her back and gently explained, "Yue'er, your grandma specially made this new dress a little bigger for you, so it will fit you better and make you look prettier next year for Chinese New Year. Mom promises you, I won't put it away next year for Chinese New Year, you can wear it all the time, okay?"
Liu Yue nodded understandingly, watching her mother neatly fold the new dress and place it in the wardrobe.
At this moment, Liu Changqing held those large banknotes and carefully examined them one by one.
He said excitedly, "The money Feng'er brought back is all real. Every single bill is brand new, and the serial numbers are all intact. It must have been withdrawn from the bank together."
Everyone looked excited upon hearing Liu Changqing's words.
He Qunfang suddenly remembered something, quickly got up and ran out, nervously closing the door behind her.
She knew what this money meant to her family and understood the principle of not flaunting one's wealth.
In this day and age, suddenly having such a large sum of money at home could lead to unnecessary trouble if you accidentally flaunt it.
Liu Feng sat by the brazier, quietly observing his family's reactions. He thought to himself, "Mom and Dad, you'll gradually adapt. Our lives will only get better from now on."
"You kids better keep your mouths shut. You're not allowed to talk about the family's money outside!" He Qunfang said sternly to Liu Yue and Liu Fei as soon as she entered the door.
"Mom, I won't tell! My mouth is sealed tight," Liu Yue said smugly. "We can't let outsiders know about our money. What if someone steals it!"
In rural areas, it's common for things to happen like this family losing a chicken or that family having a melon stolen.
Then, everyone could hear the scene of "a shrew cursing the village".
Liu Fei quickly added that his mouth was as tight as his sister's and he wouldn't say anything out of turn.
Children are too innocent to understand the wickedness of human nature. If the villagers knew that you suddenly had 10,000 yuan, they would certainly be envious, but they would also be jealous, envious, and even hateful.
Seeing Liu Yue and Liu Fei's reactions, He Qunfang sat back down in her chair with satisfaction, took the wad of money from Liu Changqing's hand, and carefully counted it.
"Oh, a whole hundred bills, all brand new, they look so precious I almost don't want to spend them. If they were all ten-yuan notes, it would be so much easier to give change." He Qunfang sighed happily.
Liu Yue noticed her mother's insincere joy. She moved closer to He Qunfang and sat down, taking her mother's arm and watching her count the money with starry eyes.
She also hoped that she could go with her family to the market the next day.
Now that Mom has some money, she wants to buy a new dress, but she hasn't figured out how to bring it up yet.
Liu Fei was much simpler; he took out a piece of sesame candy from his snack bag and ate it with great relish.
His little hands, which used to be covered in chilblains, have gotten much better now. He just feels so good that his second brother is back!
Seeing his younger brother's satisfied expression and the heartwarming scene of his sister snuggling up to their mother, Liu Feng felt a surge of comfort in his heart.
His mindset during the early stages of Qi Refining was also somewhat restored in this harmonious family atmosphere, resulting in a significant improvement in his cultivation level, which was truly unexpected.
Thinking back to my past life, was I a good older brother or a good younger brother?
After much deliberation, Liu Feng could only helplessly admit that perhaps it was neither good nor bad. In that case, he was neither a good older brother nor a good younger brother.
In this life, reborn, he is determined to take good care of his older sister Liu Yue and younger brother Liu Fei, and make them happy...
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