Disaster Apocalypse: Farming, Family, and My Hidden Secret Space-Chapter 44. Pocket money

"Grandma... I didn’t mean that," Hua’s Second Brother shrank back towards his older brother, weakly saying.

"Hmph," giving her grandson a sidelong glance, Grandmother Hua stopped selling the story and immediately spoke up.

"The patterns your little sister drew were very much liked by the shopkeeper, and they paid a good price, a total of one tael and five coins of silver."

"How much?" Hua’s Second Brother stood up directly from his chair in shock.

He and their older brother had seen the patterns their little sister drew last night and thought they were very good, assuming they could definitely be sold, but never imagined they could sell for so much, thinking that selling for a few hundred copper coins would already be impressive.

Goodness, little sister is simply amazing.

It’s decided, from today on, little sister will be his idol.

Equally shocked were Hua’s Older Brother and Hua Chengtian, who already knew the details.

As the eldest in the family, Hua’s Older Brother wanted to maintain authority in front of his younger siblings, and tried to keep a calm demeanor, but was still surprised with wide eyes, looking at his sister incredulously.

The pride in Hua Chengtian’s shock contained even more because this was earned by his daughter, and at such a young age she earned such a substantial amount of silver, how could he not be proud?

After the shock, Hua’s Second Brother leaped over to his sister like a monkey, opened his broad smile, unable to stay calm.

"Little sister, that’s amazing."

The expression was one of more pride than if he had earned it himself.

Everyone in the room looked at Hua Jin with pride. For such a small girl to be able to draw patterns, just this point was already very impressive.

Originally, Hua Jin also wanted to act a bit prideful, but the gaze from her family was so overwhelming that she ended up feeling a little embarrassed, blushing as she modestly said, "It’s not that impressive."

"How is it not? My little sister is the best, she’s amazing, and at such a young age she’s even more amazing than Second Brother. Second Brother will learn from you in the future..."

Chirping excitedly, Hua’s Second Brother did not even know what to say.

"That’s more like it. Study well in the future. The family doesn’t expect too much from you, but you need to know at least the basics. As long as you don’t have to eke out a living from the soil to support a family, that’s enough."

Looking with satisfaction at the second grandson, Grandmother Hua never relaxed her guidance on the grandchildren, taking the opportunity to teach.

Days spent scraping a living from the soil are too bitter. For this reason, as elders, they hope the children can have a better life.

Moreover, living off the land also requires a favorable climate. Otherwise, when natural disasters or man-made calamities strike, the lives of the poor are the hardest.

"Your grandma is right. Take advantage of the current conditions at home to study well. Even if you don’t make a great mark, you should master some skills, so you can work in bookkeeping or management and not worry about supporting yourself and your family." freeωebnovēl.c૦m

Old Man Hua also took the opportunity to say a few words, mainly because the second grandson was too immature and needed regular advice.

"Did you hear what your grandpa and grandma said?" Hua Chengtian also looked at his second son without expression.

In this family, he played the role of the strict father; as long as he could keep these three boys in line, that was enough. In such moments, smiles were impossible.

The previously excited Hua’s Second Brother immediately became downcast, hurriedly nodding, "I remember," he said earnestly, with a very correct attitude.

Little Fourth on the side was so happy to see Second Brother humbled, grinning, and with a smug expression that was too obvious.

Serves him right, little Fourth showed his teeth to Second Brother, who had discovered it, and quickly ran to his mother’s side.

After scolding Hua Yunxiang, everyone’s attention returned to Hua Jin. Originally, Hua Jin was listening with pleasure, but now it was her turn. She immediately sat up straight and showed a standard sweet smile.

"Daughter, keep this money for yourself," Qishi took out the remaining money her daughter earned. This had been discussed with her in-laws and husband.

As elders, they should not be using the money that the children earned. The children’s money should be left for them; even though the youngest, Little Fourth, was a bit mischievous and picky, he was still very understanding and they believed he wouldn’t spend it frivolously.

Obviously, the love filter for Hua Jin was so deep that they completely forgot the scene where she had spent lavishly on fish during the day.

Looking at the copper and scattered silver coins on the table, Hua Jin quickly shook her head.

"I don’t want it; this is for the family, mom, this money is for you. The money I earn is family money, to be used together."

It was initially to improve the family’s life that she thought of ways to earn some silver; what would be the point of keeping it to herself after all her hard work?

Hua Jin looked steadfastly at her mother and grandparents.

"What you earn is yours to keep. I have enough silver and don’t need yours," Qishi softly coaxed her.

"No, I’m still young and can’t handle so much silver. Aren’t you afraid I might lose it?" Hua Jin shook her head resolutely, with a face full of worry when she mentioned losing it.

This statement indeed hit upon everyone’s concern. Although putting it at home should be safe, anything can happen.

Moreover, Jin’er has a good relationship with some girls in the village, and kids often come to visit her. It’s not thinking ill of others, but people’s hearts are unpredictable!

Take Hua Xiaocao, for example. Who would have guessed that such a seemingly honest and timid little girl would have such a dark heart?

Qishi hesitated a little, looking towards her in-laws and the child’s father.

Seeing that her words were having an effect, Hua Jin quickly seized the opportunity and said, "Mom, don’t you think this makes sense? If I lose such a large amount of money, wouldn’t I cry myself to death? So, it’s better if you keep it."

Seeing her parents and grandparents still hesitating, Hua Jin’s eyes flashed, and she spoke again, "How about this, I have an idea for Grandpa and Grandma, Dad, Mom, see if this works."

Since that’s the case, let her keep a little bit. She also wanted some silver in her hands; money means security. With money in hand, she feels confident and, even, if something unexpected happens, there’s no need to be afraid.

Facing her family’s gaze, Hua Jin continued, seriously saying, "Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Mom, Big Brother, Second Brother, I’m not overreaching nor speaking boastfully, but honestly, this time was just a trial. I have many more patterns in my head, and even prototypes of other things. I might earn even more in the future, so even if you let me keep the money, I wouldn’t feel comfortable holding it. I understand your intention; in the future, I will reserve one-tenth of the silver I earn for myself, and the rest will be for the family. However, let’s forget about today’s; I’ve already spent so much."

Hua Jin finally reminded them of the time she spent over 800 copper coins to buy seven or eight large fish without blinking an eye.

Initially hesitating, after Hua Jin’s reminder, they thought the child had a valid point.

At most, they would save the money Hua Jin earned, and only use it when absolutely necessary, without touching her savings.

Qishi and Hua Chengtian looked at Old Man Hua, since he, being the head of the family, would make this decision. After all, it was Grandpa who initially suggested letting the children manage their own money.

Old Man Hua put down the unlit pipe in his hand, looking at his granddaughter with a gaze full of solace, and finally nodded.

"Let’s do as Jin’er suggested. Daughter-in-law, put the silver away. Next time Jin’er earns silver from her patterns, let Jin’er keep one-tenth herself."

Since Grandpa spoke, Qishi naturally put it away, but still took out ten copper coins and handed them to her daughter, looking at her indulgently, "Take it, and keep it for your pocket money, to buy treats."

This time, Hua Jin did not refuse, happily stowing away the ten copper coins, making Little Fourth next to her and even Hua’s Second Brother extremely envious.

Especially Little Fourth, who immediately snuggled up to his sister, with a fawning smile that was evident to everyone, showing his transparent intentions.