Chapter 176: Discussion
Little Bean and the other children were ecstatic. In a peasant family, playthings were scarce, limited to running wild in the hills, playing with mud, stones, and tree branches.
Suddenly seeing the small toys that children in the county town played with, which were much more refined than their usual playthings, delighted the children no end. Even though they weren’t worth much money, they were thrilled.
Everyone received a portion, not a single child was left out.
After thanking Wang Yongan, Wang Yongzhu became even more vigilant. Unsolicited favors either spelled trickery or theft. It couldn’t be that this second brother had suddenly had an epiphany in his sleep and decided to turn over a new leaf, could it?
The fabric was of superb cotton quality, far better than what Wang Yongzhu had purchased. Under the lamp light, it emitted a delicate and gentle luster that made Wang Laozhu unable to resist touching it, finding it soft and smooth.
Thinking back to the matter his second son had discussed with him after returning, Wang Laozhu felt a warmth in his heart.
He coughed to draw everyone’s attention, "This is all the second brother’s thoughtful gesture! As the saying goes, ’When brothers unite, their strength can cut through metal!’ This time, Eldest Brother was in trouble, and you brothers and sisters all did well. Now, there’s hope for Eldest Brother’s leg. As your parents, we ask for nothing more than for our children to live in harmony. One day, when your mother and I pass away, we can close our eyes in peace!"
The sudden display of emotion let Wang Yongzhu know that the main act was about to begin.
Sure enough, after expressing his sentiments, Wang Laozhu got to the point.