Chapter 2127: Three Taels of Silver (Patreon)

Chapter 2127: Three Taels of Silver

Shu You smiled and said, "No problem. We promised that we would bring him back to see you within four years, and I kept my word, didn't I?"

"No, no," Aunt Hong hurriedly waved her hand. Not only had Shu Yu not broken her promise, but it had only been three years, and she already got to see Gouwa again.

Aunt Hong lowered her head, holding the little one's hand, and the more she looked, the more she liked him. "Alright, Miss Lu, please come inside, and we can talk."

She led the way and took everyone into the house.

As soon as they entered, Ying Xi intentionally or unintentionally blocked the doorway, not allowing the others to come in.

Seeing this, Yu Shi quickly said, "Let's let them talk alone. My mother hasn't seen Gouwa in three years; she must miss him a lot. We'll mind our own business and not disturb them."

The other people exchanged glances, but Shu Yolu didn't seem like an ordinary person, and with Yu Shi saying this, they all stopped at the doorway.

However, no one left, and they all crowded outside the door, trying to peek inside.

Shu Yu had already placed the items she brought on the table and said to Aunt Hong, "We arrived in the capital yesterday, and Xiao Songle wanted to see you. So, we brought him over today. Unexpectedly, it coincided with your birthday. We didn't have time to prepare a birthday gift, so I hope you don't mind these things."

"Oh my, Miss Lu, you're too kind," Aunt Hong was delighted. "Actually, bringing Gouwa back is the best birthday gift. I can see that he's doing well now, and that makes me very happy."

The more she looked at Xiao Songle, the more she liked him. He had been a small, skinny child before, and now he had become so handsome. It was clear that his distant relative and Miss Lu had been treating him very well.

Xiao Songle also looked at Aunt Hong. Then, he retrieved a bundle from the pile of gifts he had brought and handed it to her.

Aunt Hong was puzzled. "What's this?"

"A gift," Shu Yu explained. "He bought this with his own savings from a clothing store this morning. We're not sure if it fits you."

Aunt Hong was pleasantly surprised. "Gouwa bought this for me?"

Song Le nodded. "Auntie doesn't wear many clothes. This cotton-padded coat is very warm."

With that, he untied the bundle and took out the cotton-padded coat inside.

Aunt Hong could tell the fabric was of good quality. She hesitated for a moment, and under Song Le's expectant gaze, she put on the coat.

Since she was still wearing a thin outer garment, the cotton-padded coat fit her perfectly when she put it on top. Without the outer garment, it might have been a bit loose, but it was still very comfortable and warm.

Song Le's eyes lit up. "Auntie, do you like it?"

"I love it, of course."

The people outside the door were all envious when they saw this. Yu Shi swallowed hard. If she wore this cotton-padded coat... it seemed a bit small, such a pity.

Suddenly, someone exclaimed, "Ah, I saw this garment at the clothing store. I heard the shopkeeper say it costs three taels of silver!"

"What?!"

"Three taels of silver?!"

The people outside couldn't believe their ears. Three taels of silver were enough to cover their family's daily expenses for three to four months.

Now, Gouwa had bought a garment and put it on? This wasn't just clothing; it was like wearing gold.

Aunt Hong, who had initially been delighted, was shocked by the price of the garment. She quickly took off the coat. "This is too expensive; I can't accept it."

Saying this, she handed the coat to Shu Yu. Even though Shu Yu had said that Gouwa had bought it with his own money, Aunt Hong subconsciously felt that Shu Yu had actually paid for it.