?Chapter 40: Forty, Gu Chen, is this gold being sold? _1 Chapter 40: Forty, Gu Chen, is this gold being sold? _1 On the other side, Ji Pianran finished counting the last few coins in her hand.


    She was completely shocked!


    Was Chenzi really selling goji berries? sea??h thё N??eFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It felt like he had gone out to buy gold.


    In just one afternoon, he actually earned more than three thousand seven hundred yuan!!!


    In an era when a month’s salary was only a few hundred yuan.


    In just one afternoon, he could actually earn more than three thousand seven hundred yuan!!!!


    It was simply unbelievable.


    At this rate, Chenzi would soon earn enough ten thousand yuan.


    Wouldn’t that mean he’d become a household with ten thousand yuan?


    Having ten thousand yuan was still very trendy these days, especially in small, backward villages like this.


    If someone could become a ten-thousand-yuan household, they could practically strut around the village.


    That person would be the light of hope for the entire village!


    Ji Pianran took out the wooden box and put all the money into it.


    Now that she had finished counting the money,


    Tangtang, tapping her little feet, ran outside; she remembered her dad mentioned making dumplings just now.


    Tangtang was two years old this year and had never eaten dumplings.


    Especially since her mom had just said that dumplings were something you eat during the New Year.


    She was now full of curiosity about this thing.


    The little girl opened the door and ran towards the kitchen.


    Chenzi had just put the packed dumplings into the pot, still continuing to make more.


    He then saw the little girl lift the curtain and run towards him.


    She stretched out her two chubby hands and hugged his leg.


    “Daddy!”


    The little girl looked up at Chenzi with a face full of longing.


    Those little puppy dog eyes were soft and innocent, making him utterly defenseless.


    Chenzi quickly picked up Tangtang and stood a bit farther away.


    He then gently said, “Little friend, should you keep away from the stove, okay? It’s easy to get burned.”


    Tangtang giggled, her small head sprawling, and her black, shiny eyes curiously peeking into the pot.


    Now, the water in the pot was rolling continuously.


    The dumplings floated one by one to the surface.


    They looked very appetizing.


    The little girl swallowed her saliva.


    “Daddy, Tangtang wants to eat!”


    She really wanted to taste what dumplings were like.


    Chenzi, looking at the little girl’s eager expression, felt both helpless and amused.


    He stroked her nose with his hand, then put Tangtang down on the floor.


    “Be a good girl, can you eat just two, alright?”


    It wasn’t that Chenzi begrudged the child’s eating; the first pot of dumplings was intended to be sent to Aunt Zhang.


    After all, Aunt Zhang had been really good to his wife and child over the years.


    This kindness, Chenzi would remember for a lifetime.


    Aunt Zhang hadn’t eaten yet, so sending a bowl of dumplings over would be a little token of appreciation.


    Tangtang obediently nodded her head.


    She happily agreed, “Okay!”


    Let alone two, even one would do; she just wanted to taste the flavor of dumplings!


    Chenzi took a small bowl and scooped two dumplings out from the boiling pot, cautioning with concern.


    “Careful, it’s hot; you must let the dumplings cool before eating.”


    After all, this kind of stuffed food really can burn you.


    Often the outside is warm while the inside filling is still very hot.


    Especially for children, the mouth is tender, and it’s more sensitive to temperature.


    Tangtang held out both hands, grasping the bowl, and showed Chenzi a wide toothy grin.


    “I know! I’m going to find mommy and eat with her!”


    After saying that, the little girl carried the bowl and ran towards the living room.


    She wanted to taste the flavor of the dumplings with her mom; she had two of them all to herself!


    She ran all the way into the living room.


    “Mommy, Mommy, Candy has dumplings!”


    After saying that, the little girl placed the bowl on the table, “Mommy, come eat dumplings quick!”


    It was only then that Ji Pianran put away the wooden box holding money.


    Turning her head, she saw the two dumplings in Candy’s bowl and couldn’t help but laugh and cry at the same time.


    Thinking of herself even with just two, she surely wasn’t loved in vain!


    Her lips curved up, blooming into a beautiful smile.


    Sparkles gleamed attractively within her almond-shaped eyes.


    “Mommy isn’t hungry; you eat first, Candy.”


    With that, she walked over, helped Candy cool down the dumplings by blowing on them, and then split them in half.


    So they would cool down even faster.


    At that moment, Chenzi walked in carrying a big bowl of dumplings and a bag of fresh goji berries in his other hand.


    He glanced at Ji Pianran.


    “Pian Ran, I’ve cooked some fresh ones in the pot. Could you keep an eye on them? I’ll go deliver this bowl to Aunt Zhang.”


    Hearing that Chenzi was going to take them to Aunt Zhang, Ji Pianran was initially stunned.


    Then, unexpectedly, she felt a sense of relief.


    Aunt Zhang had helped her so much; of course, she hoped Chenzi would be good to Aunt Zhang.


    She nodded quickly, “Okay, you go. I’ll watch them.”


    Seeing Ji Pianran nod, Chenzi headed towards the front door.


    He walked into Aunt Zhang’s house’s courtyard — in a rural courtyard, there’s no fear of theft, so doors are generally only locked at bedtime.


    Chenzi walked through the courtyard and reached the door before knocking.


    “Aunt Zhang, are you home?”


    Aunt Zhang was inside warming up buns. Hearing Chenzi calling for her, she hurriedly walked out.


    Worried about keeping someone waiting, she muttered, “Coming, coming.”


    Chenzi, with a smile, nudged the door open.


    “Auntie, when I called you in for a meal you said you’d come back to feed the rabbits, so here we are, brought them to you.”


    Aunt Zhang, looking at the big bowl of steaming dumplings in Chenzi’s hands, was astounded.


    “Oh, you didn’t need to deliver these to me.”


    Then, she scrutinized Chenzi carefully.


    “Chenzi, you carry them back, let Candy and Pian Ran eat them. I’m old now; I don’t have a sweet tooth!”


    Candy needed it for growing, and Pian Ran too, so thin like a bean sprout, as if a puff of wind could blow her away.


    It really pained her.


    Chenzi chuckled, “Auntie, don’t you worry, we still have plenty at home. These were specially made for you!”


    He then placed the dumplings on the table.


    Afterwards, he set down the bag of goji berries as well.


    “These goji berries, I’m giving them to you to keep your body strong. When you finish these, just tell me. Nowadays, I sell these things, we have a lot at home!”


    Aunt Zhang finally understood.


    No wonder Chenzi had made enough money to buy clothes for his children and wife.


    It turns out he was selling fresh goji berries.


    The young truly have active minds — this stuff isn’t seen in the cities, let alone in the countryside!


    How could it not be profitable!


    Her face showed a gratified smile as she extended her wrinkled hand and patted Chenzi’s shoulder.


    “I’ll accept the dumplings, but I can’t take the goji berries. I can see they’ll sell for a good price. Take them and earn the money instead.”


    Aunt Zhang knew that goji berries were expensive; she couldn’t bear to take something from Chenzi.


    After all, selling them would bring in more money for him and Pian Ran to have a slightly better life.


    Chenzi also knew Aunt Zhang was good-hearted.


    He patted Aunt Zhang’s hand.


    Smiling, he said, “Auntie, there’s no reason to return what’s already been brought. Over the years, you haven’t stopped looking after Pian Ran and Candy, taking care of you is the least I could do.”


    “Besides, these goji berries really aren’t worth much. If you act this formal, it would feel like we’re strangers.”


    With those words, it became hard for Aunt Zhang to refuse.


    She nodded with a smile.


    “Alright then, I’ll accept your kindness. As an old lady, with sons and daughters in the city, you and Pian Ran are the closest to me. They say distant relatives can’t hold a candle to nearby neighbors, if you ever need anything, just call me!”


    Chenzi agreed, “Sure, don’t worry Auntie, if there’s anything, fetching water or chopping wood, just give me a shout. I can handle it!”