She knew that with someone like Wang Hong who loved to stir up trouble present, the mere two hundred coins must have been saved by her mother through her frugal life.

Just as she was about to decline, Wang Hong coughed at an inopportune moment, and there was obvious dissatisfaction and bitterness in her voice.

In Wang Hong's opinion, Ran He has both a son and a daughter, but she has no children. Her mother is biased in giving red envelopes to her children, but she gets nothing. Isn't this a loss?

She secretly complained, one red envelope would be enough, but they gave one to each person!

When Ran He heard the shrill cough, his mind quickly changed.

The love and care from elders to younger generations should be gladly accepted.

"Thank you, Mom."

Ran He replied with a smile, and then took the red envelope naturally.

This action made Wang Hong's heart feel like it was set on fire, and anger rose rapidly.

Wu Xu saw everything from the side. When it came to such family matters, he knew very well that he could only intervene on the side of his mother-in-law.

As for Ran Ping and Wang Hong, he was too lazy to pay attention to them.

He firmly believed that Ran He had her own ideas and it would be most appropriate for her to handle these issues.

"Mom, since you are here, why don't you stay a few more days? The newly built house is still empty, so you can stay here without any worries."

Su's mother quickly shook her head and refused, saying that coming as a guest was already nice enough, but there was no way she could really live in her daughter and son-in-law's home to avoid causing unnecessary gossip.

Besides, their arrival will definitely add a lot of expenses to the family. Isn't this causing trouble?

"Yue'er, Mom knows you are filial, but the chickens, ducks and pigs at home still need someone to take care of them. I still have to go back. I will come to see you next time when I am free."

In comparison, Wang Hong was quite satisfied with the new house. She had long been tired of her own dilapidated earthen house.

Ran He has already stayed overnight, but his mother is still refusing. It would be a waste if she doesn't seize such a good opportunity.

Living here, she doesn't have to worry about farm work and has a spacious room to enjoy. How comfortable it is.

"Mom, haven't we already asked Aunt Zhao to help take care of the livestock at home? Is there anything else you need to feed?"

Wang Hong's words not only revealed the truth, but also inadvertently revealed her selfish motives.

Suddenly, everyone's eyes were focused on her.

Su's mother was both angry and helpless, but Ran Ping had an expression of indifference on his face. He was no longer surprised by his wife's behavior.

Ran He didn't take Wang Hong's little thought to heart, she just hoped that her mother could stay.

As for Wang Hong, if she can behave herself, it would be fine for her to stay for a few days. However, if she repeatedly challenges the bottom line and behaves inappropriately, then as her sister, she will never sit idly by.

"Mom, you can stay here. I'll make your bed for you when the time comes."

The room that Ran He prepared for his mother was the one that was closest to them and had the best conditions, and it was full of consideration and care for his mother.

The other room is naturally the world of Dabao and Xiaobao, and the remaining one is used as a storage room, where dried mushrooms and fungus are stored. Despite this, the room still looks spacious, and the stacked items do not seem crowded at all.

"You two can stay in this room."

Ran He's words include thoughtful consideration and detailed arrangements for his family.

Wang Hong walked through the door with great anticipation, thinking that she might find some unexpected surprise. However, what she saw was a storage room filled with clutter and covered with dust. Her cheeks were instantly covered with a layer of haze, like the clear sky covered by dark clouds.

"I think your sister did it on purpose. You, her biological brother, were placed in such a dusty room, while she made such thoughtful arrangements for your mother. This difference in treatment is really chilling."

There was a hint of dissatisfaction and bitterness in her words, as if even the air was frozen by this unwillingness.

Ran Ping agreed with her in his heart, but he was more rational. He said softly, "After all, this is our sister's home. She has the right to decide our accommodation arrangements. If she is not satisfied, she can just go back to our adobe house. It is much better than that. Sometimes people just don't know how to appreciate the blessings they have."

These words were like a bucket of cold water, which directly extinguished the anger in Wang Hong's heart. She suddenly reached out and grabbed Ran Ping's ear, with a bit of anger and provocation in her tone: "Now even you are here to teach me a lesson? It's fine that mom and sister scolded me, but you dare to follow suit? You are really getting bolder and bolder!"

Ran Ping didn't want to cause any more trouble, so he had to smile a few times and try to calm the storm. He knew very well that at this critical juncture, harmony was more important than anything else.

Soon, villagers selling mushrooms gathered in front of the door one after another. Ran He quickly arranged the tables, chairs and weights, looking ready to go.

Su's mother was a little confused at first. She thought that Ran He's so-called mushroom business was just a simple drying and selling of mushrooms, but she never expected that her daughter would become the buyer of mushrooms.

Zhu Cuihua came to help as usual. When she saw Su's mother and her group, she asked curiously, "Who are these people?"

Ran He introduced himself briefly: "It's my mother and brother. They came to visit us from Fulin Village."

She did not feel unfamiliar with her mother's family, but instead had a sense of belonging.

"Oh, your mother looks so kind, but why does this sister-in-law seem so mysterious and unapproachable?"

Zhu Cuihua looked the three outsiders up and down, evaluating them secretly in her mind. She couldn't help but feel secretly proud of her own ability to judge people, which she was probably right.

Ran He raised a faint smile, his eyes flashing with determination: "You are right, my sister-in-law is indeed picky, but it is not so easy for her to succeed here. If you want to live comfortably here, you must abide by the rules, otherwise I have plenty of ways to let her know how powerful I am."

After she finished speaking, her eyes flashed with unquestionable confidence, which made Zhu Cuihua feel at ease. If anyone could annoy the Gu family and remain calm, Ran He would definitely be more than qualified.

Zhu Cuihua was busy helping to weigh and collect money, while Ran He was concentrating on recording every transaction.

Su's mother was so shocked that she could hardly stand up. The scene before her made her heart surge. Her daughter's ability had already surpassed her imagination. She was surprised and excited, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Wang Hong had mixed feelings. Her greedy eyes were fixed on the silver and money that kept accumulating in Ran He's hands, and her inner dissatisfaction gradually grew.

Although she was considered wealthy, or had earned a lot, she had never generously donated money to help her family.

Now, behind this seemingly enthusiastic invitation, isn't it just to show off his achievements? Wang Hong sneered in her heart, thinking that Ran He's behavior was extremely hypocritical!

However, those silver coins shining with an alluring luster also made Wang Hong salivate. She estimated that the bag of silver coins must have at least dozens of taels. If she were to control the money, wouldn't it be easy for her to secretly make personal gains from it?

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