Transmigrated & Triumphant: Defying Destiny's Chosen One-Chapter 603 - 81: Where did all that money come from? _2
Shi Suifeng didn’t notice his envy and just shook his head, saying, "It’s fine, I’m used to it. In the military, you have to handle things on your own too."
He paused and added, "Da Dan, you did particularly well today."
"The ones I bring home are all very good friends, so it’s appropriate to be a bit grand. After all, I’ve eaten at their houses quite a lot over the years."
"You’re grown up now, and you understand giving and receiving better than I do, right?"
Although back then Shi Suifeng would never visit empty-handed, there’s no point in talking about what’s worth it or not. But when they invite you, given the current state of the country, it definitely means there’s a relationship.
Relationships develop slowly like this.
Da Dan nodded, "I understand. Next time the uncles come, it won’t be so grand; some more everyday dishes will do."
"If it’s a different uncle visiting for the first time, we’ll see then."
If every time is so lavish, people might be afraid to come.
Although times are better compared to previous years, many places are still poor. During the New Year, pastries on the plate are still strung together with thread and can last from the beginning to the end of the year.
Today, it was the comrades settled in Beijing who came. Next time, it might be from other places. Da Dan was aware of this.
Shi Suifeng looked at him approvingly and couldn’t help but smile. Under the dim light, this frail boy had already grown into a young man.
"Not bad, I feel assured leaving the house in your hands."
Da Dan let out a long sigh.
"Uncle, did you manage to get things sorted today? How much did you spend?"
—The topic turned back to reality.
...
Da Dan asked seriously, making Shi Suifeng no longer seem like a guardian but rather like a small employee reporting performance to a manager.
"I’ve transferred all of your student registrations and found a high school where you can enroll. You’ll all be able to attend school in September."
"As for your aunt, with her temperament, sitting quietly in a classroom probably isn’t feasible. So I’ve arranged for her to get a diploma directly next year."
"Furthermore, the stuff taught in schools now is too basic for you. I’ve met a few teachers with the principal. Once you get to school, you’ll be able to learn something different."
He arranged everything meticulously, without missing a single consideration.
"If there are things you don’t understand, feel free to ask. I know we have books at home, but sometimes just relying on Little Xuan isn’t convenient, right?"
Da Dan nodded eagerly like pounding garlic.
Indeed, Little Xuan, the genius, had already been studying university courses, while Da Dan, being the worst student in the family, was still struggling with high school material.
Now, hearing Shi Suifeng’s arrangement, he readily agreed.
—As an elder brother, having grades worse than the youngest sibling, and even being called a pig brain during tutoring, that feeling is really unpleasant.
So sometimes Da Dan would stew some pig brains to supplement himself only to have Little Xuan criticize it—
"Using pig brains to supplement human brains, what’s the logic in that? Can a pig be smarter than you?"
No other reason, just because he didn’t like the taste.
No one can insult Da Dan’s culinary skills!
So he puffed out his chest: "Then what? Find a brain smarter than you, and I’ll stew it for you for a supplement."
The topic ended as it became too gory.
But in any case, having reliable teachers to ask questions from made Da Dan happy inside.
—Ning City, that place, is still too small.
So he continued to ask, "How much money is left?"
Shi Suifeng laughed, "Little money grubber."
Then he said, "The remaining money is in the house, with 420 yuan left."
Originally, it would have cost more.
But when he left, he took a few exam papers from the kids. With these papers, the school’s various demands suddenly became easier to negotiate.
It just goes to show that good grades really can earn money.
Da Dan carried a basin full of cleaned cutlery back to the kitchen. While placing dishes on the rack, he was still muttering—wasn’t his uncle spending a bit too much?
With their grades, even just paying tuition without any extra costs, they could comfortably attend classes.
But school hasn’t started yet. No matter how much speculation there is, it’s just speculation. The details will have to wait until they get to school.
...
Meanwhile, on the quiet and empty road, the car’s headlights illuminated the path ahead.
Sister-in-law Zhu in the passenger seat was dozing off amidst the bumps, and the kids in the back seat were asleep sprawled out in various positions.
However, Old Zhou and Old Wu, who had drunk quite a bit, were now patting their stomachs contentedly:
"The kids from the Old Shi Family, their culinary skills are really good."
