Early on the first day of the new year, Bai Xiaohu and Zhuzi came to visit Ning Jing and Su Liang.
Having learned the local customs from Lady Bai, Su Liang prepared candies and desserts in advance. Ning Jing exchanged some copper coins when he went to town last time.
Bai Xiaohu and Zhuzi happily ran away with their money and pockets full of treats after receiving their New Year's gifts.
Not long after, Erniu and another child came to visit and received their New Year's gifts and candies after saying some auspicious words.
Each child received ten coins, all the same.
Lady Bai had specifically instructed not to give too much.
So, on that day, Ning Jing and Su Liang sat at home giving out New Year's money to the village children, wave after wave.
When no more children came, half of the copper coins were left in the basket.
Su Liang picked one up and handed it to Ning Jing, "New Year's gift."
Ning Jing took it and handed Su Liang a copper coin, "New Year's gift."
