Wu Yue's body was shaking more and more due to the emotional excitement. Compared with Ran He's rock-hard will and extraordinary ability to stand on his own, she was more like a young seedling that had not been weathered by the wind and frost, fragile and helpless.

Once she was swept away from the harbor of her home by the storm of life, she was afraid that she would be like a kite with a broken string, drifting aimlessly, unable to find a shelter from the wind and rain in any corner of the world.

"I...give."

Wu Yue used up almost all her strength to force out these two words from between her teeth.

Each of these silver coins is the crystallization of her hard work and thriftiness accumulated day after day. They carry her bitter past and beautiful vision of the future, and every bit of their weight is a testimony to her life.

Returning to her simple but cozy little house, Wu Yue quietly walked towards the secret corner that even the closest people in the house did not know about, where all her hopes and dreams were hidden.

She gently lifted the covering cloth, and a pile of heavy silver and money came into view, totaling more than six taels.

She slowly counted out three or two pieces of silver and gave them to her mother, Mrs. Wu, while keeping a small portion for herself. It was not only a defense against future uncertainties, but also a way to retain a trace of dignity and freedom of choice.

In this journey of life full of unknowns, who can guarantee that there will be no storms in the future?

"Just... three taels of silver?"

Xie Di's tone revealed obvious dissatisfaction. Her intuition told her that Wu Yue definitely had more than just this little savings and must have some hidden secret money that had never been exposed.

Wu Yue's expression changed slightly, and she suddenly understood that the source of all this was Xie Di's talkativeness, which made her the focus of her mother's attention.

If possible, she would like to be the ignored one forever, then the money that hides hope might still be safe.

"Sister-in-law, what else do you want? This silver is originally mine, and it has nothing to do with you. Besides, three taels of silver is not a small amount. Didn't my second brother mention in his letter that he would be back soon? Isn't this enough to support me until the day he returns home?"

There was a certain unquestionable tone in Wu Yue's tone when she asked the question.

Xie Di was left speechless by these well-reasoned words.

Admittedly, three taels of silver is indeed a considerable amount of money, but when he thought about his family's financial difficulties and compared it with Wu Yue's possible hidden wealth, the scale in his heart naturally tilted and was difficult to balance.

"Well, it's better to have something than nothing. At least it can make our table more plentiful. Let's go to town tomorrow and buy some meat. It will also comfort everyone's taste buds."

There was a subtle sense of relief in Wu's mother's words. Perhaps it was because she had not tasted meat for a long time, or because the three taels of silver came from Wu Yue's hands, which made her feel like she had gained something unexpected, so she generously suggested enjoying it.

The afternoon time was like a tranquil lake until dusk fell. Ran He had just returned from the wild with a full load of fresh mushrooms and fungus in his hands. Then there was a knock on the door with a moderate rhythm, neither fast nor slow, and it did not sound like it was done by anyone at home.

The moment the door opened, it was Goudan's mother supporting Little Dog, and they were standing at the door with smiles on their faces.

It seems that the medicinal food prepared by Ran He has a significant effect. Goudan's mother has gone from being bedridden to actively going out to visit friends, and her mental state has made a qualitative leap.

"Ran He, I am so grateful to you. If it weren't for you, I would probably still be struggling with my weak body. In my spare time these few days, I used some of the remaining fine fabrics at home to make a few clothes for the two children. Although the styles are simple, please don't despise them."

Goudan's mother's gratitude was beyond words. The cloth was her dowry when she was a bride. It was of excellent quality and she usually didn't want to use it. Even for Goudan, she was reluctant to make new clothes.

She will always remember Ran He's help, and has no way to repay him. She can only use this treasured cloth to express her deep gratitude.

Ran He looked at Goudan's clothes full of patches, knowing what the two new clothes meant to them, and felt even more deeply the sincere gratitude of Goudan's mother.

"I've actually prepared some clothes for the children, but I think Puppy's clothes are a bit tight. Should I get a bigger size?"

Her words were gentle and delicate. She did not directly point out the shabbyness of the clothes. Instead, she cleverly used "not fitting" as an excuse, carefully protecting a child's sensitive and tender self-esteem.

"Don't worry, Xiaogoudan can now help pick mushrooms and fungus to exchange for money, and my health is getting better day by day. I believe that soon, I will be able to pick up needlework again and buy more new clothes for Xiaogoudan myself."

There was determination and hope in Goudan's mother's eyes, as if she had seen the dawn of the future.

Her eyes revealed an unconcealable heartache, but thinking of the deep favor given by the other party, she could only restrain this emotion temporarily and let her child go through some insignificant hardships.

"Yes, mother even said she would make me a new pair of shoes herself."

There was an unconcealable joy in Xiao Gou Dan's eyes, and the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously, as if he had put on new shoes sewn by his mother, and was running happily in the village.

To him, nothing is more important than his mother's health. Even wearing the newest and most beautiful clothes and the most comfortable shoes cannot compare to the healthy smile on his mother's face.

"Then take it. Your craftsmanship is really good."

Ran He took the dress, and his fingertips gently slid over every inch of the stitches. Seeing the dense and even sewing, he couldn't help but admire it in his heart.

Although this craft is not as delicate and exquisite as the tailors in the town, in such a small village, it is enough to support a family's livelihood and add a touch of color to life.

"I loved sewing when I was young. Well, in that case, let's go back first. Let's ask Puppy Egg to go up the mountain early tomorrow morning to pick the freshest mushrooms for you."

Even though she was a little confused as to why Ran He needed so many mushrooms, she firmly believed that Ran He had her own plans and uses, and was willing to support her unconditionally.

"There are mushrooms everywhere in the mountains, so there's no need to pay Xiao Gou Dan so much. You're still busy building a house, and there are expenses everywhere. We can't help much, so how can we accept so much money from you?"

There was some insistence in Goudan's mother's tone, and she was touched by Ran He's kindness, but she was secretly muttering in her heart that the price given by Ran He was a little too high. After all, mushrooms and fungus were not rare in the mountains and forests.

"If you don't mind, then let Goudan be my assistant. Just pay him two hundred copper coins a day."

There was an unquestionable sincerity in Ran He's words. For ordinary child laborers, this figure was almost the same as the pay for doing heavy physical labor, which was enough to attract anyone.

After hearing what Ran He said, Goudan's mother's doubts gradually dissipated, and she accepted this kindness with gratitude.

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