Chapter 20 This is embarrassing!
The three siblings spread the pile of banknotes they had dug up on the ground and squatted there with flashlights, rummaging through them.

Xiao Lingxi was young at the time, and the moisture-proofing and sealing were not done well. Some of the banknotes had become moldy and rotten, and only those in the glass jars were still intact.

It is conceivable what was inside the rotten wooden box that Pei Bozhu dug up.

"I thought she could make at least two cents."

Pei Xuan tried hard not to laugh too exaggeratedly or gloat over other's misfortune.

"If Pei Fuzhu only dug a hole and could earn two cents, that would be a lot, ahahahaha...

Who knew that she didn't even have the luck to earn two cents!
That’s it, hahaha…” In those days, a strong laborer who worked hard in the fields for a year could get 20 yuan at the end of the year, and that was only when the harvest was good. Two cents was not a small amount in the countryside.

Pei Yu couldn't help laughing as well.

Before Lingxi went to sleep, all she could think about was Pei Xuan's laughter.

At night, she dreamed that Pei Fuzhu was unlucky and had worked for nothing. She was laughing happily, but when she turned around, she saw her fourth brother looking at her accusingly, as if asking her how she had forgotten about him in such a short time.

Lingxi was so scared that she subconsciously took a step back.

I stepped on empty air and woke up!

Lingxi felt a little guilty when she thought about the nonsensical dream she had. It seemed like she was too busy at night and really forgot to think about her fourth brother!

But she just thought about it. It was still dark outside the window and she could sleep for a while longer.

However, before she could fall asleep, there was a knock on her window.

It’s Pei Xuan!
Lingxi, feeling filled with resentment, slipped on her slippers and went to open the door.

Seeing her like this, Pei Xuan couldn't help but rub her head hard: "Wake up, my second brother and I will go into the mountains later. If you can wake up, I will take you with me."

Ling Xier has always wanted to go into the mountains with him.

If it were him alone, Pei Xuan was worried that he might not be able to protect herself well, and he might not necessarily take her with him.

But this time with Pei Yu around, it wasn't difficult for the two brothers to protect Lingxi's safety.

Pei Xuan felt that Lingxi would be very happy to hear his words.

But in reality, Lingxi was frightened awake in an instant.

Last night, I forgot to think about my fourth brother and had a nightmare. If I stand him up today...

How sinful that would be.

"No, I'm sleepy and need to sleep for a while."

She racked her brains for an excuse.

"You only have one day off, and it will take most of the day to get in and out. If I go with you, I will definitely hinder your operations.

When you are not in a hurry, take me to the mountains to play."

She yawned, and from the package sent back by her uncle last night, she took out three military water bottles and stuffed them into his arms, "One for you and your elder and second brothers, one for each."

Remember to bring water when you go into the mountains! If it’s too hot, boil some water and let it cool down before drinking.”

She waved her hand, pushed the person out the door, and closed the door.

Oh no, if I continue talking, the truth will be revealed!
Pei Xuan standing at the door: "..."

Hey!
Lingxi lay back on the kang, intending to take a nap, but she tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep.

She stared blankly with her eyes open until she heard the noise of people going to work outside, and then she got up.

Lingxi didn't plan to go out today. With nothing to do, she ate a few bites and started to sort the package sent back by her uncle.

There is no electricity in the village and the lighting from the kerosene lamp is poor. She opened the package last night and just took a casual look. She vaguely knew that some of the things were for her family and the rest were all hers. Now that she has some free time, she can sort them out properly.

She packed up the things for her family one by one according to the instructions in Uncle Pei's letter.

The women in the family each received a box of vanishing cream and a bar of soap, and the brothers in the family each received a military water bottle.

The gift for my second uncle was a brand new coat.

There were also money for her milk, a remittance slip, two packets of brown sugar, and a can of malted milk.

The handwriting on the letter was powerful, and every detail was thoughtful and caring. Except for the part addressed to the family, the rest all belonged to Lingxi.

Two pairs of bragi, two long trench coats, two tweed coats, two sets of women's military uniforms, and several pieces of cloth of good color and texture.

Milk powder, malted milk, kudzu root powder, condensed milk, honey, chocolate, toffee, peanut candy, walnut crisps, almond crisps...

There were also some daily necessities, such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels, aluminum lunch boxes, enamel pots, and cross-body bags, covering all aspects of life. He even prepared some fruit candies for her to keep to entertain the children.

Uncle Pei also emphasized that the reason he sent so much this time was because she was sick, and they were nutritional supplements for her body, so she was not allowed to give them to others, and he would look into it in the future.

Lingxi was silent, her gaze fixed on the last paragraph.

As a father, when I learned that my son was ill, I wished I could sacrifice myself in his place, but I had important matters to attend to and could not return. I only hope that my son will live a long and healthy life, and that everything goes well for him, and that he will be safe and happy.

Father, please stay for the banquet.

Lingxi was a little absent-minded.

At this time, Lingxi was the only one in the old Pei family. Gu Si walked in from the gate very calmly. When he saw Lingxi's appearance, he didn't feel like an outsider at all and just glanced at her.

"A letter from your father?"

Why does this handwriting seem familiar to him?

"Ah?" Lingxi was startled.

"You, you, you..." She said "you" for a long time, met his smiling and doting eyes, and finally called him "Fourth Brother" with a blushing face.

Gu Si found it funny but didn't tease her.

He put the food box he was carrying on the table, opened it, and took out a bowl of bird's nest that he had brought for the little girl.

“Try it, it should taste okay.

If it doesn't taste good, Fourth Brother will look for something better."

Bird's nest is really hard to buy these days. He sold one of his two ginsengs at a loss on the black market, and asked the people in the black market to introduce him to a "rich family" who still lives in a small Western-style building and eats steak and drinks coffee and milk.

The bird's nest was exchanged from their house for another ginseng.

Of course, what we got in return was not only bird's nest, but also some donkey-hide gelatin, white fungus, lotus seeds, longan, red dates and so on.

Lingxi is in poor health and needs careful care.

Since Gu Si started to care about Lingxi, he has been quietly sending her meat. Now that he can appear in front of the little girl openly, he naturally wants to give her the best.

Lingxi sat down at the table obediently, picked up the spoon, drank slowly, and smiled at Gu Si with curved eyes.

Gu Si then took out the porridge, side dishes and vegetable-rolled spring rolls from the lunch box, slowly rolled one up, put it on a small plate and handed it to Lingxi.

"I forgot to tell you not to eat breakfast. I don't know if you have eaten yet. I'll give you a roll first. Even if you have already eaten, it won't hurt to eat a little less."

The food on the table seemed familiar, and the person in front of me seemed strange yet familiar.

Lingxi suppressed the sudden bitterness and grievance in her heart, and praised with curved eyebrows: "Fourth brother, you are so kind. My grandma was worried that I was coaxed by you, and said she wanted to find out more about it. I said that fourth brother is the best and most powerful!"

I don't worry about whether you ask or not!
As for the fact that she previously thought Gu Si was poor, Lingxi had already forgotten it.

Gu Si: “…”

This is embarrassing!
He doesn't have a very good reputation.
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