All Heavens Pension started from the fiery era

Chapter 705 706. Gifts and Surprises

Just the sales of the two drug stores in one day brought Yue Wenxuan an additional income of more than 40,000 oceans, of which 40,000 oceans were banknotes, and the remainder of less than 1,000 oceans filled a full box of silver dollars.

After Huang Youjin left, Yue Wenxuan put all the banknotes and silver dollars into the space.

After the division was completed, the four uncles began packing up their belongings that afternoon, preparing to move into their new home as soon as possible.

Although the families were reluctant to leave the spacious and luxurious ancestral home, it did not belong to them after all. Even if their new yard was a little smaller, they were willing to move there as soon as possible.

The next morning, with the joint efforts of many servants, all the belongings belonging to the four families were moved out.

From today on, everyone will live their own lives. The old lady was reluctant to let them go, so she specially arranged a reunion dinner for the couple.

The meal was a bit dull.

Yue Wenxuan's great uncle did not attend due to health reasons, which made the event seem a little incomplete.

Yue Wenxuan's second uncle had a gloomy face, which showed that he did not want to split up the family, and even less to leave the ancestral home that could bring him honor. But the split up was the old lady's decision, and he could not disobey it, so he could only obey.

The old lady sat at the main seat, her eyes slightly red, and the chopsticks in her hand were reluctant to drop. She looked at the familiar faces, and her heart was filled with reluctance.

Although I knew that separation was the inevitable trend, when the day finally came, the feeling in my heart was indescribable.

She prayed silently, hoping that her eldest son and second son's families would be able to live a stable life after leaving her protection.

The third and fourth brothers tried their best to appear calm, but the gleam in their eyes revealed their true feelings at the moment.

They were tired of being restricted in this big family and had been looking forward to the day of separation. Although the property they got after the separation was very small, it could guarantee them a worry-free life, which was enough.

They will soon have their own space and be able to plan their lives freely. For them, this is a particularly happy thing.

The fifth brother, Yue Hanzhang, seemed particularly calm. He was the happiest one among all.

Feeling that the atmosphere at the dinner table was a bit dull, the old lady tried to say something to liven up the mood, but she swallowed the words back when they reached her lips.

She knew that after this meal, everyone would go their separate ways and that they would have very few opportunities to meet in the future. This feeling of parting made her feel a little depressed.

This depressing atmosphere continued until everyone had left. The old lady stood in the empty courtyard for a long time, motionless.

Once this courtyard was full of laughter and joy, but now only she and her fifth son's family were left, and even most of the servants were gone. Looking at those familiar scenes, the old lady couldn't help but feel an inexplicable loneliness in her heart.

Yue Hanzhang and his wife Tan Bingzhen quietly walked to the old lady's side.

Tan Bingzhen was a gentle and virtuous woman. She knew that the old lady must be very sad at this moment, so she gently held her hand and comforted her:

"Mother, although my eldest and second sister-in-law's families have left, their courtyards are very close to the ancestral home, and they will come to pay their respects to you every now and then.

If you miss them someday, you can just send a servant to call them over right away."

Yue Hanzhang also said: "Mother, a big tree will branch out, and it is only a matter of time before the family splits up, but you will always be the backbone of our hearts."

Yue Hanzhang's voice was low and firm, and his words were like a warm current, slowly flowing into the old lady's heart.

The old lady turned her head and looked at the filial children, with a hint of relief in her eyes.

She sighed softly and said, "I know that separation is a matter of time, but I didn't expect that day to come so soon. You are all parents now and have your own families. As an old woman, I should get used to this lonely life."

Upon hearing this, Tan Bingzhen felt a pang of sadness in her heart.

She knew that the old lady was a strong-willed person who didn't want to show her vulnerability in front of others, but her tone at this moment revealed endless loneliness.

So, she softly comforted him, "Mother, please don't say that. Although we have separated, you will always be our mother and the head of our Yue family.

Even if you don’t ask them, they will definitely come back to visit you from time to time and chat with you to relieve your boredom.”

Yue Hanzhang knew what the old lady cared about most, and added: "Mother, don't worry, although we have separated, if my eldest and second brothers have any difficulties in the future, I will definitely not stand idly by. In my heart, they will always be my relatives."

After hearing this, the old lady's eyes flashed with a gleam of relief. She knew that her son was a responsible man who valued family affection and had always been her pride.

Now that the family has been separated, she believes that her youngest son will be able to support the family and let the family live a happy life. If the youngest son had not been so hardworking over the years, their family would have been completely ruined and would not have survived until now.

Just then, there was a burst of firecrackers in the distance, and faint cheers could be heard, which seemed to come from the children of Room 4.

It was obvious that the fourth branch was celebrating the happy event of the separation of the family.

The old lady frowned slightly, seeming somewhat dissatisfied with such a celebration.

Seeing this, Yue Hanzhang quickly explained, "Mother, they are happy too. After the separation, they can freely plan their own lives, which is also a good thing for them. After all, it is understandable that everyone has their own ideas."

The old lady nodded and said nothing more, but the feeling of loss in her heart was like a dark cloud that could not be dispelled.

She knew that she was old and could no longer run the household and manage family affairs like she did when she was young. Now that the separation of the family was a fact, she could only accept this reality.

"Mother, let's go for a walk in the garden." Seeing that the old lady was in a bad mood, Tan Bingzhen planned to divert her attention.

She knew that the old lady liked the flowers and plants in the garden, and perhaps taking a walk in the garden would make her feel better.

The old lady nodded and let Tan Bingzhen support her as she walked towards the garden.

The flowers in the garden were in full bloom, and the colorful flowers were swaying in the sun. The old lady looked at these beautiful flowers and her mood was indeed much better.

"These flowers are so beautiful." The old lady said softly.

"Yes, mother. You personally arranged for people to plant these flowers when we first moved to Wuzhou. Now they are blooming so lushly, which is the result of your hard work over the years." The old lady smiled after hearing what Tan Bingzhen said.

She recalled the haste and reluctance she felt when she first moved to Wuzhou, and felt as if she were in a different world.

Now time flies, she has grown old, but those memories remain in her heart forever.

"Mother, please don't be sad. Although it is a pity to separate the family, this is also the inevitable path for the development of our family.

No matter what time it is, at least Bingzhen and I will always be by your side and will definitely let you live a happy and joyful old age." Yue Hanzhang also came forward and comforted her softly.

Regardless of whether Yue Hanzhang's words touched the old lady's heart, she knew that she could not let her son worry anymore.

In this way, accompanied by Yue Hanzhang and Tan Bingzhen, the old lady strolled in the garden for a long time.

She looked at the beautiful flowers, listened to the birds singing, felt the warm sunshine and the breeze on her face, and the haze in her heart gradually dissipated.

For the first dinner after the separation, Tan Bingzhen specifically instructed the kitchen to prepare a sumptuous meal.

In order to make the old lady happy, the couple specifically instructed their children to say a few more words to make the scene look more lively.

Yue Wenxuan's younger brothers and sisters were just unable to sit still, so with their parents' instructions, they of course started to have fun, making their parents and the old lady laugh from time to time.

Although the atmosphere was lively, even Yue Wenxuan clearly felt that today's dinner was too quiet.

In the past, when the whole family lived in the ancestral house, dinner was the most lively and the most people came. Even if everyone lowered their heads to eat and didn't talk, it would still look lively because there were enough people.

Today, there was only a family of seven eating there. Even though there were two children trying their best to liven up the atmosphere, they could not make up for the deserted feeling after the number of people decreased.

After dinner, Yue Wenxuan's brothers and sisters quickly disappeared, and everyone else came to the living room to talk to the old lady.

After the family split up, the old lady was most worried about the family's financial situation. Thinking of the declining income at this age, the old lady couldn't help but say:

“Han Zhang, I think that although the business of the restaurant and grain store is stable, the annual profit is still too meager, and it will be difficult for them to develop significantly in the future.

On the contrary, land prices have been rising in recent years, and I think it would be better to use the spare money at home to buy land. I still think land is the safest, even if the annual stable income is not high, but it is better in the long run. "

Yue Hanzhang is a person who doesn't like taking risks. It is precisely because of this that, even though his business talent is not outstanding, over the years, all the businesses he handled, even if the profits were slim, at least he did not lose money.

Now that the family has split up, Yue Hanzhang feels that the burden on his shoulders is heavier. He does feel a lot of pressure, but he has not yet decided which business he should focus on in the future.

The main reason is that the current situation is too chaotic and there are too many uncertain factors. When doing business, we cannot only look at the present, but also have to focus on the future. Otherwise, we may very likely fall into an irretrievable situation.

Yue Hanzhang had not yet thought about his future plans, so he could only say, "Mother, investing in land is indeed a very safe idea. I will consider it carefully."

Yue Wenxuan himself was in favor of dividing the family, and he had no intention of interfering even though it would make the old lady feel disappointed.

Now that the family has been divided, he naturally won't let his family worry about money matters.

Hearing this, he interrupted and said, "Grandma, the purpose of dividing the family is to make each family live a better life. Your decision is very wise and I firmly support it."

"When did my eldest grandson become so good at talking? His little mouth is as sweet as honey. You can say more of this in the future. Grandma loves to hear it."

Yue Wenxuan has been relatively steady since he was young and rarely says such flattering words. The old lady was very happy to hear that.

"Since grandma is so happy, I will give you another gift." Yue Wenxuan continued.

"You have specially prepared a gift for grandma. My eldest grandson is really thoughtful. Let me guess what it is. I heard that you have made great progress in calligraphy and painting recently. It won't be a painting, right?" No matter what gift the eldest grandson took out, the old lady was looking forward to it.

"So grandma likes my handwritten calligraphy and paintings. I will definitely fulfill your wish in the future, but I may disappoint you today. The gift I prepared today is a bit vulgar and not as elegant as you imagined."

The old lady immediately said, "I am an ordinary person, and ordinary things are good for ordinary people. As long as it is a gift from my grandson, I like it no matter what it is."

Yue Wenxuan didn't keep the secret and took out a thick stack of banknotes and stuffed it into the old lady's hand. "These banknotes are my pocket money for grandma. If you are short of money in the future, just tell your eldest grandson. I have plenty here."

"When did my eldest grandson become a wealthy man? That's a very generous statement, grandma loves to hear it."

The old lady didn't take it to heart. Her eldest grandson was still a student. How much money could he come up with? He probably did this to make her happy.

She casually took the stack of banknotes in front of her and was stunned when she saw that the amount on it was one thousand dollars.

She looked at her eldest grandson seriously, but didn't say anything. Instead, she carefully checked the banknote in her hand.

She had ten banknotes in her hand, each of which was worth one thousand dollars, no more, no less, exactly ten thousand dollars in total!

"Wenxuan, where did this ten thousand dollars come from? Our Yue family is a famous and prestigious family with a tradition of scholarship passed down from generation to generation. You can't do things that will bring shame to the family." The old lady looked very serious.

"Grandma, I'm just sixteen years old this year, and I'm still a weak student. Even if someone wants me to rob a bank or kidnap someone, I don't have the ability to do that.

Don't worry, this money was earned honestly, I will explain it to you later."

After saying this, Yue Wenxuan took out another stack of banknotes and this time stuffed it into his mother's hand, saying:

"Mother, if there are any big expenses at home and the money in the account is not enough, just tell me. Your eldest son is not short of money. I will cover all the expenses of the family in the future."

"When did our Wenxuan become so generous? I want to see how much money this banker's note is worth, to actually scare your grandmother."

After Tan Bingzhen finished checking the banker's tickets, his expression became serious, just like the old lady's.

Without waiting for his mother to ask, Yue Wenxuan took the initiative to explain: "This is the banknote I settled from our Baicaotang's shopkeepers Qi and Lu. In order to give you a surprise, I deliberately asked them to keep it secret, so I didn't inform you in advance."

(End of this chapter)