in2ebook Chapter 280 Promise
Chapter 280 Promise
"It's really that the young masters treated our family so well. Not only did they provide a place for the three of us to live, they also never treated us badly in terms of food, clothing and daily expenses. Even my useless grandson has the opportunity to go to school. A few years ago, the girl gave me the job of picking up and dropping off the villagers, and she didn't charge me for any of the money I earned, letting us keep it for ourselves."
"Old Huang remembered all these things in his heart. Although he was very grateful, he was really clumsy in speaking and couldn't say anything nice. So he discussed it with his wife and came up with this idea."
"Regularly, we are not qualified to give New Year's money to the master with our status, but this money is what we earned from picking up and dropping off villagers these days. It is not the monthly salary you give us. The amount of New Year's money is not much, but it is just a small token of our appreciation. Masters, please treat it as New Year's money from close villagers. Will you accept it?"
When Lin Chu saw Mr. Huang's serious expression and sincere words, he swallowed the rejection he was about to say.
She took the string of coins, considered her words, and then said, "Originally, I brought you back mainly to let you share the trivial matters in our lives, but after spending some time together, I found that you three are very sensible and measured in your actions. I feel more at ease with you and am willing to let you do other things."
"You have done a great job in the tasks assigned to you. It is because of you that I have fewer worries. Our lives are better, and I hope your lives can also become better. So, without delaying the main business, I am willing to give you some convenience."
"Oxcart driving is easy money, but it is also hard-earned money. I never intended to take this money from the beginning. When I told you to keep it, I really wanted you to keep it. There is no need to feel uneasy about it."
At this point, Lin Chuyi suddenly changed the subject: "However, since you gave us this money as New Year's money, then there is no reason for us not to accept it. Now even if you want to regret it, it's too late!"
After Lin Chuyi finished speaking, he winked playfully and quickly put the string of money into his sleeve.
Seeing this, Mr. Huang narrowed his eyes and smiled, "No regrets! No regrets! The girl is willing to accept me, and I am so happy!"
After Grandpa Huang said this to Lin Chuyi, he called on Aunt Huang to help him give out New Year's money to the other children in the family one by one.
Since Lin Chuyi accepted it, the others naturally would not say anything to refuse. They all happily accepted the New Year's money given by Mr. Huang and his wife.
Although Lichun, Lixia and Liqiu knew that Lin Chuyi would definitely show some appreciation when they came to celebrate the New Year at his place, they did not expect that Lin Chuyi would give them so much New Year's money. After giving them the New Year's money, he even gave them year-end bonuses. Just when they were sighing at Lin Chuyi's generosity in their hearts, they received New Year's money from the other two store managers. The successive surprises made them feel dizzy. When they came to their senses, they saw the New Year's money that Aunt Huang handed to them.
They could still feel a little residual warmth on the copper coin strings, and the real touch made them realize that they were not dreaming. After eating an extremely delicious New Year's Eve dinner, they really received more than three or two taels of New Year's money.
They couldn't control their excitement at all, their mouths curled up wildly, and when they saw Aunt Huang start to clean up the dishes, they unanimously put away the New Year's money they had received, and then stood up to help clean up.
After they had cleared the table and removed everything, Lin Chuyi and Lin Jinxiu brought the snacks they had prepared to the table.
There were six plates of food on the table, and the contents of each plate were different, including fried melon seeds, candied dates, fried peanuts, hawthorn cake, red bean cake, and nougat. In addition, there was a pot of ice-cold sour plum juice.
As soon as Lin Chuyi placed the food plates, she asked Grandpa Huang to open the gate and set off a string of firecrackers at the door. The sound of firecrackers indicated that their family had finished their New Year's Eve dinner and they could come in and visit.
They are going to stay up all night tonight, and there is no TV or mobile phone to entertain themselves. So Lin Chuyi asked the paper mill to make a few decks of cards according to her requirements, so that she can use them as entertainment during her leisure time.
There are many ways to play cards. Lin Chuyi only knows the most popular one, Landlord. The rules of Landlord are very simple. Lin Chuyi only explained it twice and everyone basically understood it. After understanding it, Lin Jinxiu and the others were eager to try it, so Lin Chuyi opened two card tables.
Uncle Huang and Aunt Huang were not very interested in this card game, so they volunteered to take their three children to set off fireworks and firecrackers in the yard.
These fireworks and firecrackers were all made by Lin Chuyi at home in his spare time. They are safer than those on the market, so it is more reassuring to let them play with them. Moreover, Lin Chuyi has made a lot of them, so he is not afraid of them setting them off.
Soon, children from nearby families were attracted by the sound of firecrackers from their house and begged their parents to bring them over to visit.
When adults bring their children into the Lin family's yard, they will first take them into the house and let their children greet the hosts such as Lin Chuyi and Lin Jinxiu before letting them go to the yard to play.
Lin Chuyi had anticipated that many people would visit her home tonight, so she prepared a purse full of copper coins in advance. When she saw children coming in to say hello, she would put two copper coins in their hands as New Year's money.
Lin Jinxiu would give the children a handful of candies or candied dates to sweeten their mouths.
The children were very playful and happily took the New Year's money and snacks given by Lin Chuyi and the others, and ran out impatiently to play with Lin Wuyou and the others.
The adults would stay in the house, either playing Landlord with the girls or chatting with Aunt Huang while eating melon seeds.
Some people even thought of acting as a matchmaker and wanted to help Lin Jinxiu make some connections.
"Xiu'er, after today you will be fifteen, a grown-up girl, and it's time for you to start looking for a man. Your parents are gone, and there's no one to decide on your marriage. What are your plans?"
Hearing what her neighbor Aunt Wang said, Lin Jinxiu paused as she sorted the cards, and Lin Chuyi also raised his eyes and looked at Lin Jinxiu.
Lin Chuyi had already made plans for Lin Jinxiu's marriage. She wanted Lin Jinxiu to see more of the world and broaden her horizons, and did not want her to hastily arrange a marriage at this time.
Firstly because of her reputation and secondly because of her status, Lin Jinxiu's husband has very few choices. Instead of marrying her off now, it would be better to wait for another two years, when her social status improves, and let her choose a good man for herself.