Xiao Chenye knew clearly that if he couldn’t defeat the enemy in one move at this moment, he wouldn’t evade this beating even if he died.

With a thud, Xiao Chenye knelt decisively.

Mrs. Xiao was dumbfounded by his action.

What play is being performed here?

While Mrs. Xiao was bewildered, Xiao Chenye quickly followed up with the second move.

Also a decisive trick.

A large bundle together with big yellow croakers and small yellow croakers clattered down, which shocked not only Mrs. Xiao but also Wen Ran.

Oh my.

So much money.

Mrs. Xiao felt dizzy and swayed, trembling, "Stupid boy, where did you get all this money?

Did you go robbing?"

This money could easily cover three to five big houses with blue bricks and tiles.

If you say it was earned, that’s a bit too outrageous.

Xiao Chenye chuckled, "No, I just went along with the bosses, made another trip, and gathered up the remaining stuff.

Of course, what I got is just a bit of small stuff, but even so, it’s enough for our whole family to eat, drink, and use for decades."

And this is just Xiao Chenye’s modest way of saying.

The stuff gathered today could last for thirty to fifty years without much trouble.

Although by then, the currency might have changed.

Mrs. Xiao took a deep breath, her tone softened, "Child, even if you want to leave in the future, you have to notify the family beforehand. It’s scary to just run away without a word!"

"Got it," Seeing things go well, Xiao Chenye chuckled, stood up, and mumbled: "I now think our house with blue bricks and tiles is too small."

"Don’t get carried away," Mrs. Xiao said crossly, "I find this money makes me uneasy."

The meat must still be buried in the bowl to be eaten.

Mrs. Xiao wanted to advise Xiao Chenye, but looked up to find her unaccomplished child practically sticking his eyes on Wen Ran.

Mrs. Xiao: "..." 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Enough.

Forget it, there’s nothing more to say.

Mrs. Xiao looked at the milky fish soup in the pot and then at the real small yellow croakers in her hands, too happy to close her mouth.

"Alright, enough talking, let’s quickly eat the fish.

Eat it while it’s hot, and discuss other things later."

"Okay."

Xiao Chenxing ran to the kitchen to get another set of bowls and chopsticks for Xiao Chenye.

That side, Xiao Chenye sat beside Wen Ran, grinning, "I’ve been away so long; did you miss me?"

Wen Ran: "..."

My goodness, is this man’s brain flooded?

Saying such things in front of elders, isn’t it reckless?

Although she usually has a thick skin, she couldn’t handle it.

"Why miss you?" Wen Ran coolly replied, "While you’re not home, I enjoy myself too."

Xiao Chenye: "!!!"

Upon hearing Wen Ran’s calm words, he almost couldn’t breathe.

No way.

This wedding date must be scheduled soon.

Otherwise, who knows, when he returns one day, his little wife might be gone.

This matter is very important, but filling the stomach is equally important.

The fish soup was very fresh; Xiao Chenye took a piece of fish, broke a bun, and soaked it in the fish soup. After finishing a bowl of fish soup, he felt warm all over.

Only then did he speak, "Dad, Mom, it’s almost next month; when exactly is my and Ranran’s wedding day?"

Wen Ran: "?!"

So sudden, she wasn’t ready yet.

Mrs. Xiao was speechless, "You finally remember. I was wondering if you had forgotten about it."

"Hehehe, such an important event, how could I forget. Isn’t it just thinking that marrying involves supporting a family?

Got to earn more money."

Sure, attention should be paid, but he also really wanted to take Wen Ran to town, to buy whatever he wanted, anything!

Money can make this happen, but empty promises won’t.

"Alright," Mrs. Xiao said with a smile, "I won’t tease you anymore; the date is already set. It’s a very auspicious day for all events.

By the way, it’s only useful if I set the date, and you..."

Xiao Chenye instantly understood what Mrs. Xiao meant, raised his hand, "The boss granted me a month off this time; I can stay home for quite a while."

With Xiao Chenye’s assurance, Mrs. Xiao’s worry was relieved.

Heaven bless, she genuinely feared that just when the wedding arrived, Xiao Chenye would be called away again.

After filling their bellies, the place became a mess, while the two young girls recited books, asking and answering, and washed the dishes.

"Come on, you all come into the room with me."

Without the kids, Mrs. Xiao’s expression became much more serious.

"Take this money with you two."

"Mom, no need, you keep it first."

Mrs. Xiao refused, "This is fairness and reason; your dad and I aren’t incapable, what do we need your children’s money for?

If you weren’t married, maybe I’d keep it, but now that you’re a family, I can’t hold onto it anymore."

Wen Ran laughed, "Aunt, you hold it. I’m young; holding onto so much makes me uneasy."

"No, no, no," Mrs. Xiao understood very well that, relationships, no matter how good they are, need some boundaries.

With boundaries, relationships improve day by day.

Without boundaries, the end is near.

"You keep it," Mrs. Xiao seriously said, "When your dad and I are old, we’ll naturally let you take care of us. While we’re strong now, there’s no need.

Besides, as young people, there are many places where you need money."

Snacks to eat, snow cream to buy, and so on, all need money.

Not counting the future children and such.

Xiao Chenye looked innocently as Wen Ran and Mrs. Xiao declined, and stuffed the money into his arms, "If neither of you wants it, then give it all to me?"

"Get lost!"

After being scolded, Xiao Chenye behaved.

Wen Ran pondered for a moment, "Aunt, these large bundles, we can use them as needed, but these big yellow and small yellow croakers, keeping them at home is too conspicuous."

Indeed, if one day it’s discovered by others...

Mrs. Xiao hesitated for a moment, "I have a good place to hide money; why don’t we go together?"

Wen Ran: "?"

If the place is good for hiding money, go alone. Why go together?

Mrs. Xiao hesitantly said, "Let’s go together; I don’t have the courage to go alone."

Looking at the dark sky outside, Wen Ran understood, indeed, the pitch-black night is scary.

"Alright, let’s go check it out."

"Okay!"

Let Xiao Chenxing and Hongguo stay home sleeping and watch the house.

Mrs. Xiao took the big yellow croakers, small yellow croakers, carrying a basket and took a hoe up the mountain.

As for why she brought tools, Wen Ran understood.

Digging a hole to bury things.

But upon reaching the destination, Wen Ran was stunned, Xiao Chenye froze, Mr. Xiao’s legs buckled, and he knelt.

Only Mrs. Xiao remained calm, even urging Xiao Chenye to be quick with his hands and feet.