All Heavens Pension started from the fiery era

Chapter 713 714. Special Gift

When Yue Hanzhang's family arrived, Yue Wenxuan's two uncles and two aunts came out to greet them. Yue Wenxuan also wanted to follow them into the house, but was stopped by his two cousins.

The eldest cousin Tan Zengming is the eldest uncle’s legitimate son, and the second cousin Tan Zenghui is the second uncle’s legitimate son. They were both born in the same year, only one year younger than Yue Wenxuan.

The two cousins ​​circled around the two new cars. Tan Zengming said enviously, "Cousin, your family is really different after the split. You have two such expensive cars. There aren't many people in your family, and your aunt and uncle love you so much, so there must be one car for you, right?"

"There is indeed one that is reserved for me, but I don't drive it out very often. If you want to use it someday, just send someone to say hello to me.

We are a family. This car is mine, and it also belongs to both of you. You can drive it whenever you want."

It’s just a car, so Yue Wenxuan certainly wouldn’t be stingy and spoke very generously.

My grandfather's conditions were much better than my Yue family's. He also had three cars, but these three cars belonged to my grandfather and two uncles respectively.

The two cousins ​​usually travel by rickshaw unless there are special reasons. They are of course envious when they see that their cousin Yue Wenxuan has his own car.

Seeing his cousin being so generous, Tan Zenghui said happily: "Normally, we would never bother our cousin. It is quite convenient to have a rickshaw for daily travel.

Even if there is a party occasionally, it would definitely be more impressive if I could drive there in a car.

My brother and I didn’t really care about these things, but when we get together, there are always some people who talk about cars, as if it’s so glorious to be able to ride in a car.”

At any time, there are always some people around young people who like to compare and show off. Yue Wenxuan's two cousins ​​are only fifteen years old, which is the age when they care most about their face.

The original body had similar experiences, so Yue Wenxuan could understand their thoughts very well.

The three cousins ​​chatted outside for a while. Yue Wenxuan had not yet gone to pay his respects to his grandparents, so he certainly couldn't stay outside for too long. It would be a bit rude.

The two cousins ​​accompanied their cousin Yue Wenxuan to their grandparents' yard, and the three of them walked into the reception room chatting and laughing.

Yue Wenxuan's grandparents sat in the middle, and his two uncles, two aunts and other relatives were also there to chat.

Yue Wenxuan walked into the reception room with steady steps and his eyes showing respect for his elders.

His grandfather was looking at him with a smile, his eyes full of hope for the younger generation. His grandmother, Li, had a loving face, gently waving an exquisite round fan in her hand, as if it could dispel the heat of midsummer, leaving only warmth and tranquility.

His grandmother was a typical lady from a wealthy family. She was always calm, gentle and virtuous.

"Wenxuan is here, come here and let grandma see you." The old lady's voice was gentle and powerful, as if it could instantly narrow the distance between hearts.

Yue Wenxuan quickened his pace, stepped forward and bowed respectfully, then was pulled by his grandmother to sit next to her, making him feel as if he had returned to the carefree days of his childhood.

“Wenxuan, I heard that you have been successful in your studies recently and have been helping out with a lot of affairs at home. You have really grown up and become sensible.” The grandfather’s voice was deep and powerful, and his words revealed his pride and satisfaction for his grandchildren.

He patted Yue Wenxuan's shoulder gently. The heavy trust and encouragement made Yue Wenxuan feel the old man's heartfelt closeness and care.

"It is thanks to the wise guidance of our elders that Wenxuan has been able to grow." Yue Wenxuan answered modestly.

"Wenxuan is indeed becoming more and more promising," echoed the uncle.

His face was filled with a proud smile, as if Yue Wenxuan's achievement was also his glory. The second uncle looked at Yue Wenxuan with a smile, his eyes flashing with admiration, and nodded in agreement from time to time.

Maybe it was because Yue Wenxuan's mother was the only legitimate daughter in the family. Not to mention the old lady, his grandmother, even Yue Wenxuan's grandfather and his two uncles were very doting on Yue Wenxuan.

In addition, they lived in the same city. When Yue Wenxuan was young, he would follow his mother to stay with his grandfather for a few days every once in a while. As they spent more time together, their feelings naturally grew deeper.

"Wenxuan, summer vacation is finally here. There won't be so many schoolwork. You must come here more often and spend more time with me." The old lady held Yue Wenxuan's hand, her words full of doting.

"Don't worry, grandma. There's nothing important in the next period of time. I was planning to spend more time with you and grandpa." Yue Wenxuan answered with a smile, a gentle light in his eyes.

Hearing this, everyone nodded in approval, and the atmosphere suddenly became warm and harmonious.

Afterwards, everyone started chatting about trivial and interesting things in the family, and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.

Yue Wenxuan's two cousins, Tan Zengming and Tan Zenghui, would also chime in from time to time to share their interesting stories and experiences at school.

Their cheerfulness, liveliness and vigor add a bit of vitality and vigor to this historic family.

The family chatted lively for a while, and the old lady's three concubines also arrived with their families, and the family was finally together.

There will be other guests to be entertained later. After the other guests arrive, Yue Wenxuan's grandfather and two uncles will go to the main living room to entertain the male guests who come to celebrate his birthday.

Now that the family has gathered, Yue Wenxuan's uncle, as usual, started by saying:
"Our whole family is here, let's celebrate mother's birthday now. I'm the eldest brother, so I'll present the birthday gift to mother first."

The eldest uncle stood up and first brought his wife and three children to pay their respects to the old lady. Everyone said some words of blessing.

Then he took a carved wooden box from the servant. The surface of the box was shiny and warm, and it was obviously not an ordinary item.

He came to his mother and slowly opened the wooden box. A crystal clear and lifelike jade Maitreya Buddha statue appeared before everyone.

"Mother, I know you love jade, so I asked someone to find this top-grade jade and asked the most famous jade carving master in Jiangnan to carve it into a Maitreya Buddha statue. I wish you a long life, good health, and a smile on your face."

Uncle Yue Wenxuan's voice was steady and full of affection, and every word he said revealed his respect, love and blessing for his mother.

A hint of surprise flashed across the old lady's eyes, and then was replaced by deep relief.

Her fingers gently touched the jade Maitreya Buddha statue. The delicate and warm touch seemed to reach people's hearts, and she couldn't help but sigh: "Good, good, the boss is thoughtful. I like this birthday gift very much."

She looked up at her eldest son, her eyes full of love and pride.

This was not the first time Yue Wenxuan attended his grandmother's birthday party. He was still a little surprised when he saw the birthday gift prepared by his uncle.

Just by looking at this birthday gift, one can deeply realize that if one does not have a solid foundation while living in a large family, it would be really difficult to make any progress.

The jade Maitreya Buddha statue prepared by Yue Wenxuan's uncle was worth an astonishing amount of money, not to mention the thoughtfulness. His eyes were particularly sharp, and even though he was a little far away, he could still see every detail of the jade Buddha statue.

Yue Wenxuan's appreciation ability is definitely at the expert level, and he is very familiar with the prices of commodities in this era. According to his estimation, the value of this jade Buddha statue should not be less than three thousand dollars. This is just an ordinary birthday for Yue Wenxuan's grandmother, and the value of such a birthday gift is already very high.

No wonder Yue Wenxuan's mother felt that the birthday gift worth one thousand oceans prepared in previous years was not presentable. Compared with the lavish gift of Yue Wenxuan's uncle, the gap was indeed quite large.

Next, my second uncle led his family to pay the old lady a birthday tribute.

After the birthday celebration, he took a long scroll from the servant and slowly unfolded it. It was a painting of "Pine and Crane Longevity" by a famous artist. The painting was exquisitely done, the artistic conception was profound, and it was breathtaking.

"Mother, I know that you like calligraphy and painting, so I found this painting called 'Pine and Crane Longevity'. This painting is an authentic work of Xugu and has quite a bit of charm. I hope you can enjoy the painting every day, feel relaxed and happy, and live a long life." His words were filled with deep blessings for his mother.

The old lady nodded slightly, her eyes lingering on the painting, the corners of her mouth unconsciously raised, this gift also won her heart.

"Pine and Crane Longevity" is a birthday painting. The yellow chrysanthemums, cranes and pine trees in the painting are all auspicious symbols of longevity. The whole painting gives people a sense of joy and satisfaction of a long life and good health. This painting is perfect as a birthday gift.

Xugu was a famous painter in the Qing Dynasty and one of the Four Great Masters of Shanghai. He was known as "the first painter in the late Qing Dynasty."

In the picture, there are vigorous pine trees, red-crowned cranes standing on one leg, and clusters of chrysanthemums blooming on the slope. The pine trees, cranes, and chrysanthemums match each other, conveying the meaning of nobleness and longevity.

The layout of the painting is concise and compact, with pine trees arranged close to white cranes on the central axis, the main subject is concentrated and highlighted, and chrysanthemums are dotted in an orderly manner. Although the scenery is simple, it creates a high, open and refreshing atmosphere.

The painting was created in April of the summer of the Dinghai year of the Guangxu period. With Yue Wenxuan's level of appraisal, he knew that this was indeed an authentic work of Xugu without too much detailed appraisal.

In his opinion, the price of this painting at that time should be around two thousand dollars.

The old lady turned to look at her daughter Tan Bingzhen, her eyes full of anticipation.

Tan Bingzhen naturally understood her mother's intention. She turned her head to look at her husband, and Yue Hanzhang quickly stood up.

Although Tan Bingzhen is the old lady's biological daughter, it is still Yue Hanzhang who has to come forward to pay birthday wishes to the old lady.

Yue Hanzhang led the whole family to pay birthday greetings to the old lady. After everyone said their blessings, they presented birthday gifts.

Tan Bingzhen clapped her hands gently, and Jin Ma and two maids came in carefully carrying a huge tray covered with red silk. Everyone looked sideways, curiously guessing what this mysterious birthday gift was.

Jin Ma and her maids worked together to place the tray on the table and gently lifted the red silk. Suddenly, the room was filled with light and a delicate, white Hetian jade statue of Guanyin came into view.

The white jade Guanyin statue is even more dazzling in the sun, as if it has gathered the essence of heaven and earth, which is breathtaking.

"Mother, Han Zhang asked a few friends for help and finally found a piece of top-quality Hetian white jade. He also commissioned a jade carving master to carve a white jade Guanyin statue. After the finished product was completed, it was brought to Hanshan Temple for worship for a period of time. According to the master, it can ward off evil spirits and ensure safety. Your daughter is willing to present it to you, and wish you good health and safety every year."

Tan Bingzhen's voice was gentle but firm, and her words were filled with deep affection for her mother.

The old lady's eyes were slightly red. She leaned forward and looked at it carefully. The warmth and luster of the Guanyin statue seemed to warm people's hearts.

She looked up at Tan Bingzhen, her eyes full of emotion and relief: "Good children, you are thoughtful."

Yue Wenxuan's second uncle was very surprised to see this white jade Guanyin statue, and asked directly: "Sister, the material used for this Guanyin statue is too good, it should cost at least five or six thousand dollars, right?"

"If you buy the finished product directly, six thousand dollars may not be enough. But Han Zhang found the materials himself and asked a master to carve it, so the cost was not that much. In total, it cost only five thousand dollars."

Knowing that this white jade Guanyin statue really cost five thousand dollars, everyone present was secretly shocked.

In previous years, when preparing birthday gifts for the old lady, Yue Wenxuan's two uncles basically spent around two thousand dollars; Yue Wenxuan's mother spent around one thousand dollars; the three concubines' daughters spent just for the sake of face, and their family conditions were not very good, so the value of the birthday gifts was only around one or two hundred dollars.

This year, Tan Bingzhen's daughter suddenly raised the value of the birthday gift to five thousand oceans, which surprised everyone.

Although Tan Bingzhen's three concubine sisters smiled, they were jealous and contemptuous in their hearts. They all thought that Tan Bingzhen must have asked for help from her parents again, otherwise, why would she be so eager to flatter her?
The old man and the old woman were happy but also a little worried. They began to think about how they could give their daughter more subsidies.

Yue Wenxuan's second uncle was straightforward and said immediately: "Sister, the birthday gift is already prepared, so I won't say anything, but it won't happen again. We all know that you are filial, but we have to live our lives, and we can't let the preparation of birthday gifts affect the normal operation of our business."

Tan Bingzhen knew that her second brother was concerned about her, so she smiled and said, "I'll listen to you. I won't prepare such an expensive birthday gift next time. This time is a special case. After all, I'm the head of the family now, so it's okay to be willful occasionally."

Next, the old lady’s three concubines’ daughters also came to pay their respects and presented the birthday gifts they had prepared.

The birthday gifts for the three people were the same as in previous years, with more thought put into the styles, and the value of each was around one or two hundred dollars.

At this moment, the whole house was immersed in warmth and joy.

Yue Suzhi felt a warm current in her heart when she saw this scene. She felt that these precious birthday gifts were not only material gifts, but also the transmission and expression of family affection.

After the elders presented their birthday gifts, the third generation children also presented their own gifts.

First, the children from the two uncles' families presented birthday gifts. When it was Yue Wenxuan and his sister Yue Suzhi's turn to present birthday gifts, they smiled at each other.

Yue Suzhi spoke first: "Grandma, I know you like calligraphy and painting and jade, but you already have a lot of these things at home, so I decided to give you a special birthday gift."

As she spoke, she took out a beautifully bound photo album from her bosom and gently placed it on the table. Everyone was stunned when they saw this, and they all cast curious glances at her.

Yue Suzhi opened the photo album and showed it to everyone page by page.

The album records the growth of Yue Wenxuan and his sister Yue Suzhi from childhood to adulthood, including photos of them with their grandmother, their study life in school, and scenery photos of them traveling.

Behind each photo, there is a short text, recording the scene and feelings at that time.

"Grandma, these photos record the growth and changes of Wenxuan and I, and also record every moment between us and you.

Although we are about to go abroad to study and cannot always be with you, we hope that these photos can accompany you on our behalf, so that you can always feel our thoughts and blessings. "

Yue Suzhi's words were sincere and affectionate, moving everyone present.

This gift was very special, and Yue Suzhi's words surprised everyone.

The fact that she and Yue Wenxuan were going to study abroad was only known to the Yue family, and it was the first time that her maternal grandfather heard about it.