Chapter 472 The Adult the Kids Love the Most

Chapter 472: The Grown-Up the Kids Love the Most

Su He looked at the money stuffed into her hands, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"Alright, I’ll keep it safe for you for now. Since the New Year is coming up, don’t hesitate to spend the money you’ve earned—buy the kids things like plenty of clothes. Don’t worry, I promise I'll make even more money next year, so there’s no need to be overly frugal," Su He added.

At that moment, the children, who had been eavesdropping behind the firewood room door, could no longer hold back. They rushed out and clung to Su He’s legs.

"Auntie Su, Auntie Su!"

"Auntie is the best, we love you the most!"

"Me too! Auntie is so nice—I want new clothes!"

"Me too! The New Year is coming, and I want new clothes. I don’t want to wear Da Ya’s hand-me-downs anymore." This was said by Ya Ya.

There were only two girls in the Fu family—Ya Ya and Da Ya—and Niu Niu, but Niu Niu didn’t live with them.

In the past, Ya Ya didn't really understand.

But after getting to know Niu Niu and seeing her dressed beautifully every day, Ya Ya grew envious.

She rarely got new clothes and usually had to wear Da Ya’s old ones.

After all, what girl doesn’t love pretty things?

Even the boys joined in, shouting for new clothes this year.

Before Fu Tinghua returned from the border, and even before they started doing business with Su He, the Fu family’s quality of life hadn't improved much.

Before partnering with Su He, they had only farmed for a living.

When the busy farming season ended, they would take on whatever odd jobs they could find, like moving bricks, but the money they earned was barely enough to get by.

With so many mouths to feed and so many children, how could they afford new clothes every year?

In years with poor harvests, even their New Year’s feast was sparse.

So when Su He said those words, the children were so excited they rushed forward and surrounded her.

Watching this scene, Niu Niu stood still, lost in thought.

Zai Zai, seeing that his little sister hadn’t rushed over, stayed by her side and watched her.

Niu Niu looked confused. She looked at her brother and asked, "Brother, why are the other kids so excited about buying new clothes for the New Year?"

Su He enjoyed dressing up her two children, especially Niu Niu, whom she dressed in beautiful new outfits every day.

So Niu Niu had never known what it was like to not have new clothes.

Children often assume everyone lives similarly to themselves.

She hadn’t paid much attention to why Ya Ya and the others always wore old clothes, but Ya Ya had certainly noticed how pretty Niu Niu’s clothes always were.

Niu Niu was dressed like a little princess, and all the girls in the village loved to flock around her.

Niu Niu had wondered why she suddenly had so many new friends, but it was largely due to how she dressed.

After all, everyone loves to be around such a pretty girl.

Zai Zai looked at his goofy little sister and couldn't help but sigh, then ruffled her hair and said, "Do you think every family lives as well as ours? Have you forgotten what life was like before Mom got better?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zai Zai regretted it and wanted to smack himself.

Children have poor memories and forget things quickly, especially the longer time passes, the faster they forget.

Why did he have to bring this up? He really had nothing better to do.

Sure enough, upon hearing Zai Zai mention the past, Niu Niu's face showed panic. She looked at her brother in alarm and said, "Brother, will Mom revert to her old self?"

"No, Mom will always be a good mom from now on, don't worry," Zai Zai reassured her.

"That's good. I really like Mom. Even when she wasn’t nice to us, I still liked her. But I hope she stays like this forever. What about you, brother?"

Niu Niu was telling the truth. Even though Su He had treated them poorly in the past, Niu Niu still instinctively relied on this one relative who had been with them for so long.

That's why, when Su He first came into their lives, even though Niu Niu was afraid of her, she was still willing to trust her and grow close to her.

"Yeah, Mom will always be like this. Don't overthink it, little one," Zai Zai said, giving Niu Niu's cute cheek a light pinch teasingly.

Niu Niu felt a slight pain from his pinch and swatted his hand away, saying, "Brother is so annoying."

He always pinched her cheek like that.

Hmph! Ignoring him, she ran forward and hugged Su He's leg.

This was her mom, but lots of the other kids loved her mom, too.

About this, Niu Niu felt both proud and jealous.

"Mommy, mommy..."

She walked over to Su He's side and joined the other children calling.

But as soon as Su He heard Niu Niu's voice, she immediately picked her up.

"Alright, alright, everyone will get something. For the New Year, Auntie will buy you each an outfit. Don’t worry, everyone."

Su He held Niu Niu and comforted the excited children.

Niu Niu clung tightly to Su He’s neck, feeling extremely happy at that moment.

Even though Mommy was surrounded by so many children, as soon as she appeared, Mommy could immediately spot her in the crowd, pick her up, and put her feelings first. She loved her mommy so much.

Thinking this, Niu Niu suddenly gave a kiss on Su He’s cheek.

Su He was in the middle of talking to the other children when, taken by surprise, the little one in her arms kissed her.

She was surprised for a moment, then kissed Niu Niu’s cheek in return. After glancing at Wu Yanhua and the others, she smiled and said, "Mom, sisters-in-law, remember—this year, don’t hold back. Get something for yourselves too."

Seeing the lively and warm atmosphere at home, how could Wu Yanhua say no?

"Alright, alright, we understand. This year, we’ll buy what we need. Everyone can keep their own share and buy things for their own husbands and children. There’s no need to hand the money over to me. You do your own budgeting. But if someone else buys something nicer, don't get jealous of what others have."

Wu Yanhua reminded the other daughters-in-law.

In the past, all the household money was managed by Wu Yanhua, and she didn’t dare buy anything different, afraid that the daughters-in-law would think she was showing favoritism.

Now that they have money in their hands, they can buy things for their husbands and children themselves. Whether they buy expensive or cheap items, that's their call.

Anyway, everyone has their own life to live. Wu Yanhua is getting old and doesn't want to worry about so much anymore.

"Mom, don't worry. When the time comes, we'll all go downtown together and shop," Chen Sufen said with a smile.

"Yes, it's been a long time since we went shopping in the city. When the weather gets a little better, let's all go downtown together," Zhang Xiaohua, the eldest daughter-in-law, naturally agreed with her mother-in-law right away.

"Mhm, I'm fine with that too. Let's all go downtown together when the time comes," He Fangfang also chimed in quickly.