On the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, after the family finished eating dumplings, Yu Mobai began to offer New Year's greetings.
Happy Chinese New Year, Dad! I wish you continued good health and strength in the coming year.
"Happy Chinese New Year, Mom! Wishing you a year where you grow younger, more beautiful, gentler, and more adorable..."
"Stop, stop, stop! Are you still talking about your mother?"
Zheng Zhaoxia interrupted him with a smile, "Here, this is your New Year's money."
"Thank you, Mom."
Yu Mobai took the red envelope and touched it. "Mom, this red envelope isn't thick enough. You're so stingy."
"If it's not thick enough, just add some more."
Zheng Zhaoxia said with a smile, "Get dressed and come with us to pay New Year's visits."
"Dele, your son will definitely make you proud."
Thanks to the television station's hype, everyone who knows Zheng Zhaoxia now knows that her son is quite something.
He's been on TV several times and even participated in major competitions. He's really impressive and has made a name for himself.
After showing Yu Mobai around, Zheng Zhaoxia's smile grew wider and wider.
Yu Mobai had to remind her, "Mom, let's be more discreet, or it'll be too obvious."
"Oh, really? Then I'll bear with it."
Zheng Zhaoxia adjusted her expression; no matter how much money she earned, it couldn't compare to someone praising her son.
She was overjoyed to receive envious glances from others after her stroll around.
Yu Mobai couldn't help but shake his head. This woman, no matter how old she is, still looks like a child.
It snowed heavily on the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year and didn't stop until the second day.
It must be said that this snowfall was indeed timely; a timely snowfall promises a bountiful harvest.
On the second day of the Lunar New Year, the girls in the small county town would return to their parents' home.
Whether old or young.
So Yu Mobai's family arrived at his maternal grandmother's house early in the morning.
Many relatives were there, making it very lively; the house was almost overflowing with people.
Everyone was chatting idly when suddenly, someone shouted out.
"Hey, it's Jin Sheng's whole family!"
Yu Mobai's maternal grandmother's family lived in the countryside. The village was small, and the only pastime they had was watching television.
So, a few months ago, Mo Bai Supermarket appeared on TV, and then Yu Mo Bai appeared on TV again. This is already quite remarkable!
That would make him a celebrity!
Everyone thought so, so when they saw Yu Jinsheng and his family return, they all ran out.
This time, Zheng Zhaoxia could be considered to have "returned home in glory," but at Yu Mobai's suggestion, she still drove back in that old van.
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Firstly, I didn't want to be too flashy, and secondly, I wanted to pack more things for my grandmother.
When the three of them got out of the car, it was surrounded by a bunch of relatives.
Yu Mobai greeted everyone one by one.
Everyone helped move things into the house.
Yu Jinsheng brought back a lot of things this time, and it took more than a dozen people three times to move them all.
"They've really made it big."
Yu Mobai's uncle said enviously, "Sister, your family must have made a lot of money in the past six months, right?"
"They must be making a lot of money. I saw it on the news. The supermarket entrance was packed with people, and the road was blocked."
Yu Mobai's second aunt laughed and said, "This event, which has been going on for several days, has been the talk of the village."
"There aren't that many."
Zheng Zhaoxia laughed and said, "With so much money, why not change your car instead of driving this beat-up old bread truck back to visit relatives?"
Seeing that Zheng Zhaoxia was not telling the truth, everyone turned their attention to Yu Mobai.
They had seen Yu Mobai's project; he participated in some kind of competition, and Zheng Zhaoxia had even asked them to vote for him.
"Mo Bai, how's your project going? Did you win any awards?"
The uncle asked again.
"The project is alright; I can earn over five hundred a day."
Yu Mobai grinned.
"Earn over 500 yuan a day?"
Uncle had clearly misunderstood, and Yu Mobai had deliberately made him misunderstand as well. "Five hundred a day, five thousand in ten days, fifteen thousand a month!"
Wow, he's already earning this much right after starting college?
"You earn more in a month than your aunt earns in half a year!"
The adults in the room were all shocked by what Yu Mobai said.
"Xiaoxia, is what Mo Bai said true or false?"
Zheng Zhaoxia glanced at her son, smiled and nodded, "Pretty much, but a bit exaggerated."
"Even ten thousand a month is an incredible amount!"
Clearly, Zheng Zhaoxia's words had caused this group of people to misunderstand again.
The main problem is that this half-grown child earns more in a month than anyone else in this room!
They wanted to say more praise, but after racking their brains, they gave up on the idea.
Forget it, he earned more than me when he first started college, so how could I possibly offer words of encouragement?
In the end, they gave up on discussing the matter.
Only Grandma praised Yu Mobai, saying, "My grandson will definitely amount to something in the future."
"Grandma, I think you have excellent taste."
Yu Mobai left the house with a grin.
He found one of his sisters in another room.
She was sleeping.
"Zhang Siyao, wake up and wish me a Happy New Year!"
Yu Mobai shook the little girl's leg.
"Um, who is it? Don't bother me."
"Your brother, of course. Who else could it be?"
Zhang Siyao opened her eyes and looked around, then collapsed onto the kang (a heated brick bed), saying weakly, "Brother... Happy New Year."
"If you give me a proper New Year's greeting, I'll give you a red envelope."
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