Rebirth in the 60s: A Path to Counterattack-Chapter 55 - 0. Men are money rakes, women are money boxes (collection 1600+)

The one who ultimately solved the super difficult issue of Lianshan and helped him smoothly acquire a windfall was Shuzhen. Oh no, it should be said it was Shuzhen’s dowry—a Phoenix 28 bicycle.

The rear rack of the bicycle had a long and wide piece of pine board tied to it, and then the stag, tied up tightly by four hooves, was placed in a super-sized sack made from three sacks. The three of them headed into the city under the cover of night and found a privately operated grocery store that reputedly had good connections and could also dare to deal with rare wild game and valuable medicinal materials.

The live stag indeed caught the owner’s eye more than a dead one. Even before Lianshan could speak, the owner offered a high price of five hundred yuan. He also mentioned that if they had the connections, he would take as many of those good things as they could get in the future. The prices would definitely be high, and the operation strictly confidential and safe.

Lianshan and the others nodded continuously, but in their hearts, they all thought: Such high prices are a one-time deal, even if we get lucky again, we won’t dare to take such risks!

No amount of money is worth more than our lives, isn’t it?

The whole journey was nerve-wracking. Every rustle in the grass and every shadow of a bird on the trees had them on edge. They were scared that if they didn’t manage to sell the deer, they would be caught by the red armband people.

Thankfully, everything went smoothly and they got a good price.

A full fifty large bills, divided among the three, each got about a hundred and sixty-seven yuan.

With this money, Lian Hai’s hair could finally stop turning grey from worrying over the famine, as most of it could be repaid. Ning Jianshe could jump from barely getting by to a comfortable life. Lianshan could not only return the money he borrowed from Shuzhen but also buy her a Yan’s brand sewing machine.

He had noticed back when they were strolling in the provincial city how Shuzhen’s eyes lit up when she looked at that sewing machine.

Thinking of Shuzhen using the sewing machine he bought to make clothes for him and the kids, Lianshan felt a warmth filling his heart.

His legs felt stronger pedaling the bicycle as if it were Nezha’s Wind Fire Wheels.

Ning Jianshe and Lian Hai, walking behind, exchanged sly smiles, saying the power of love was great; the big brother didn’t even realize how tired he was just to hurry home and bring good news to his Saozi! fɾēewebnσveℓ.com

Look at him, instead of heading home, he was heading straight for the Liu family.

Ever since that night when Lian Hai came over to borrow the bicycle, Shuzhen’s heart had been in her throat.

She was worried that something unlucky might happen to the three of them, that the deer might be confiscated, which would be minor compared to getting arrested and punished.

She worried endlessly, barely closing her eyes all night. It wasn’t until the eastern sky turned light and Lianshan came to return the bicycle that her heart finally settled down.

In the dim candlelight, she looked him over carefully, making sure he didn’t have a scratch, though he was covered in dust from the road.

Shuzhen patted her chest, still full of lingering fear, and advised, "Brother Lianshan, this should be the last time we take such a risk. Even though selling in the village or at the procurement station might fetch a lower price and we might lose a bit, at least it’s safe! This night I was so worried, I barely slept. I was afraid something might go wrong halfway, and losing the deer doesn’t matter, but if you got arrested and educated, that would be real trouble.

As for money, if we have more, we spend more; if we have less, we spend less. If there really isn’t any, then we don’t spend. No matter how tough it gets, as long as we’re all okay, we can get through it.

I’m not picky about what I eat or wear. As long as you’re safe and sound, that’s enough for me."

Seeing his future wife’s sincere tone and the concern in her gentle, caring eyes, Lianshan felt like he had eaten a ginsengfruit. Not only was the fatigue and tension of the journey instantly gone, but his heart was also warm and full of pleasant comfort, almost happy enough to burst.

No wonder they say having children, a caring wife, and a warm bed is the greatest happiness in life. Having someone who cares really changes everything!

Lianshan grinned foolishly, hurriedly handing over all the one hundred sixty yuan he just divided to Shuzhen: "The deer was a live one, with good skin and antlers. The shopkeeper paid a price of five hundred. The three of us divided it. Since Hai Zi owes you two hundred yuan for famine debt, Jianshe and I each took ten less. We each got one hundred sixty, and the remaining one hundred eighty went to him.

Look, this is my share, all here!

I was originally thinking of using this money to arrange a decent wedding. A lifetime event needs to be so grand that it makes others jealous.

But then I thought of how poor my family was, owing famine debts to the production team. If we suddenly took out so much money for a wedding, it would make people suspicious, and who knows what tricks Lin Yuanzhi and Dai Honghua might pull.

It’s better to give all the money to you, to use it to buy a sewing machine or new clothes or something. If anyone asks, we can say it’s the dowry from the two elder brothers-in-law or your previous savings.

We don’t need that impractical reputation, only need to manage the inner house well. Let’s quietly strike it rich and gradually build up our own little life.

Shuzhen, what do you think of my idea?"

Women care about appearances; they’d rather eat poorly and save money to buy a decent piece of clothing so that when visiting relatives or attending fairs, they don’t lose face.

A wedding, which happens only once in a lifetime, is even more crucial for many girls to compete with one another.

They compare everything from bride price, dowry, clothing, and banquet spread, not even letting the quality of a handkerchief escape scrutiny.

Shuzhen is also a woman, and this little vanity, she must have, right?

Lianshan cautiously watched Shuzhen’s expression, deciding that if she showed even the slightest reluctance, he would change his mind and still insist on a grand wedding. He wouldn’t let his wife feel aggrieved from the first day of marriage.

His cautious look made Shuzhen giggle: "I think your idea is very good, very right; I fully support it. You and I, we practically have telepathy!

Earlier, I was wondering how to convince you to use the sharp tool where it matters most.

But Brother Lianshan, since you gave me all the money, aren’t you afraid my stingy nature will take over and I won’t give you any pocket money?"

Lianshan blushed, scratched his head a bit awkwardly but spoke firmly: "It’s as it should be. My mother says a man is like a money rake, and a woman is like a money box. The best way for a man to be good to a woman is to earn money and fill her money box to the brim.

If you give all the family’s money to your wife, it makes her feel secure.

The more you earn, the more stable you feel with money and food, and only then will life have hope.

My family is poor, and I’m not capable of much. But I’ll definitely work hard to make money, so your money box is full to the brim, making you follow me and feel assured all your life."

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