Cheng Su watched the siblings pushing the Great Unity RMB notes back and forth and then, with a laugh, rose to her feet and said, "Big sister, don't refuse it. Just take it. Otherwise, he won't be able to sleep tonight." She paused before adding, "But Old Qi Taiguo said something sensible. You should keep this money to yourself and hide it. Don't let him know you have it unless it's absolutely necessary. A woman should always have some money of her own to feel confident."
As she spoke, both siblings felt a sense of relief. Thinking of her own son and the daughter who could only watch her classmates eat cookies with envy, Qi Fenglian accepted the Great Unity RMB notes and said, "Big sister thanks you for the favor. Once I get a job at the factory and earn some money, I'll pay you back."
Cheng Su smiled, knowing they might have something to say. She made the excuse that she was feeling stuffy and needed some air and went outside.
