PFC Chapter 285 Sending Red Envelopes and Gifts
Chapter 285 Sending Red Envelopes and Gifts
After watching him finish, Dongfang Jin picked up the cloth bag, poured it onto the red cloth, and reached out: "Wenwen, come here and choose for your people first."
Today, Yang Wenwen wore a light red silk dress, the hem of which swayed gently with her steps, like wisteria blossoms blooming in the morning light, both lively and elegant.
Her hair was adorned with a few small purple beaded flowers, which complemented her clothes and added a touch of playfulness and cuteness, making her look like a fairy who had stepped out of a painting, with a touch of pure and otherworldly freshness.
He stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Yes."
Dongfang Jin reached out and gently smoothed a strand of hair down Yang Wenwen's back, asking softly, "Do you know what their zodiac signs are?"
Yang Wenwen nodded: "I know, Aunt Jin."
Two hair ties, two beaded flowers, a pair of earrings, and a small pendant were chosen by Yang Wenwen. Dongju then brought her a tray to put them on.
After thanking Dongju, Yang Wenwen bowed to Dongfang Jin and left with the tray.
Dongfang Jin looked at the little girl standing next to Yang Wenwen with an envious expression: "The next one is our little beauty. Caiwei, come over here and choose your girl."
Today, this girl is wearing the same color dress as Yang Wenwen, except that the hem of the dress is delicately embroidered with light purple orchid patterns.
With her cheerful steps, she moved as lightly as a newly blossoming petal dancing in the wind, full of vitality.
Everyone who witnesses this scene is inevitably infected by this joy and hope, as if their whole heart is embraced by the warm spring sunshine, and together they move towards the new year.
Her hair was skillfully braided into several small braids, with a small bell woven in the middle.
It's obvious that the braids in Gu Jingye's hair were made by the same person, and they are cleverly decorated with a few purple pearl flowers.
Her every smile and gesture, accentuated by the purple dress, appeared exceptionally gentle and graceful, like the softest purple glow in spring, inspiring tenderness and affection.
She rushed forward and threw herself into Dongfang Jin's arms: "Mother, Happy New Year!"
When that word "mother" is uttered, it is not just a simple address, but also carries profound emotions and complex inner drama.
For Dongfang Jin, the stepmother, this call undoubtedly touched the softest part of her heart, bringing a mix of heartache and emotion.
Grandma Yu was also moved to tears by Caiwei's call of "Mother," as Xiao Jin'er was their stepmother.
She may face various challenges and difficulties in the family, and she needs to take on the role of a mother, but due to her special identity, she may find it difficult to fully integrate into the family.
That one word, "Mother," reminded her of all the hardships and difficulties she experienced as a mother, as well as the unspeakable grievances and sacrifices she made.
These emotions were awakened at this moment, turning into a pang of sorrow in my heart.
“Alright, Caiwei is fine too,” Dongfang Jin suppressed the strange feeling in her heart and let Ruyi choose a gift from the gifts her second sister had given her.
She took it out and saw that it was a platinum necklace with a pink heart-shaped gemstone on it, which would fit Caiwei perfectly.
Gu Chenglin: "Xiao Jin, this is too expensive."
He knew these things were gifts from her family, and they were her keepsakes.
He had been to that room before; it was filled with all sorts of jewelry, each box labeled with the date and who gave it to them.
"Get out of here. It's none of your business what I gave to my daughter."
Gu Chenglin...
Who is he doing this for?
He hadn't expected the girl to call him Xiao Jinniang, and muttered, "She's still young, this is too precious."
Dongfang Jin pointed to the back of the necklace: "There's a clasp here, it won't get lost unless you deliberately open it."
Gu Chenglin wanted to say something, but he shut up when he saw his wife's fierce eyes.
Gu Yumei covered her mouth, her eyes red, her voice choked with emotion: "Okay, our Caiwei is a good person."
Jun Wenhui nodded in satisfaction. Over the past few days, this girl had gone from resisting Xiao Jin to becoming dependent on her.
This feeling may lack fancy words, but it is the most sincere and touching.
Witnessed by time, Gu Chenglin's two children and Xiao Jin weave a beautiful future together with a love that transcends blood ties.
The others laughed along.
Only Gu Jingye and Yang Wenwen stood there, stunned, looking at them, wondering what had happened.
Just as his younger sister ran to her stepmother's side, he took advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention and put the pair of bracelets that his stepmother had just given him on Yang Wenwen's feet.
What exactly happened in that instant?
Gu Caiwei looked at the sparkling necklace, then ran towards Chunlan (one of the girls she bought from the Zuo family) with the things she had chosen.
Dongfang Jin picked up a cloth bag and opened it: "Sister Xian, this is yours. From now on, Dongju and Xueju will follow you."
In a few days, have Gu Chenglin and your brother go to the brokerage firm in the prefectural city to buy a few more maids and servants.
Jun Qixian pouted: "Why are you giving this to me?"
This girl is two years younger than her, but her behavior and mannerisms seem more mature than her mother's.
She has so much to worry about.
When Dongfang Jin saw her ask this, she looked at Jun Qirui and asked, "Didn't you tell her?"
Jun Qirui shook his head: "No, there's no rush. For now, just let Dongju and Xueju follow along."
He didn't say that there was no need to buy other maids or servants.
Princess Consort Dun has made all the preparations. Prince Dun has also said that his family does not need his daughter-in-law to bring too many people with her as dowry.
It's not that his family is picky or has too many problems, but rather that his family has a special status, and once his son gets married, no other woman will marry into the family.
They said that it was difficult to manage so many people in the mansion.
If things go wrong, a spy might emerge, bringing trouble to the family.
He needs to go through these things and have a proper talk with his mother and sister.
Jun Wenhui looked at Dongfang Jin and teased, "Don't you need anyone by your side, mistress?"
Dongfang Jin smiled and pointed at Xia Lan: "I have her. When Yu Ying comes back after finishing her business, the two of them are enough for me."
Upon hearing this, Xia Lan was overjoyed and stepped forward to give Dongfang Jin a deep bow: "Thank you, Master!"
Dongfang Jin smiled at her. This girl was clever and bold: "Don't be too happy yet. Following me won't be easy."
Xia Lan said excitedly, "I will do my best!"
Next came a few young men, each with a pendant and five taels of silver.
The older women and the women in the big red dress each received ten taels of silver, while Mengshan and his wife, and the Guo couple each received twenty-five taels.
Finally, Dongfang Jin gave each of the women a silver hairpin.
Grandpa Yu and Grandma Yu did not give money, but gave Grandpa Yu a pair of lion head bracelets and Grandma Yu an emerald bracelet.
Dongfang Jin also told them to rest assured and live with them, and that they would take care of the couple in their old age and see them off when they died.
Her words moved the elderly couple to tears.
At Gu Yumei's house, Dongfang Jin gave her two hundred taels of silver notes and a set of silver jewelry.
Just as Dongfang Jin was giving things to the Jun family, Jun Qirui stopped her, saying they would talk about it later.
However, Dongfang Jin didn't miss a single thing; the jewelry and silver notes were the same as Yu Mei's. The only difference was that Jun Qixian had a platinum necklace around her neck, just like Gu Caiwei's, but with a pink diamond on it.
Seeing everyone receiving gifts and silver, and looking on in a joyful mood, Lu Yunqing looked at Dongfang Jin and asked with a hint of skepticism, "What about mine?"
After he finished speaking, Axi, Adong, and Aping also stood up, looking pitifully at Dongfang Jin.
Finally, Long Jiu and Eleven also stood up, looking like they wanted red envelopes too.
Dongfang Jin looked at them speechlessly: "Gold? Silver? Or fruit?"
Several people said in unison, "We want them all."
Dongfang Jin waved her hand: "No, let's eat!"
The first day of the Lunar New Year passed by in such a lively manner. On the second day, the married daughters returned to their parents' home, but the rest of the family did not.