Chapter 214 A Wealthy Person's Gifts
It was still working hours, so the men of the Bai family had returned to the fields. It wasn't about the work points, but rather to avoid gossip from the villagers. They didn't know how many years they would stay in Bai Rong Brigade, and getting along with everyone was the right way.
Zi Yisheng didn't linger either. He still had to meet the old village chief and the brigade secretary. In the future, if they wanted to live peacefully in the village, they would need someone to protect them, so as to avoid those with no foresight from getting close.
Ye Shengge also began her gift-receiving time. Ever since her grandmother entered the room, she hadn't let go of her "Nannan," and even Ye Mama, who was always the most favored, was neglected.
"Nannan, Grandma has prepared many, many gifts for you. Come in and see if you like them. I'll have them all brought to your room tonight."
The aunts, seeing the situation, wisely did not follow. The Bai family had strict rules. You could accept what the elders were willing to give, but you couldn't even think about asking for more.
Therefore, the aunts were never greedy or jealous. The Bai family was wealthy and powerful. The good things they received from the moment they entered the family were more than enough for them to use and spend, far better than their lives when they were daughters in their maiden homes.
Ye Mama accompanied her daughter to the old lady's room, and Grandpa Bai also followed.
Grandma Bai had studied abroad when she was young, so she didn't bind her feet. At sixty-three, she could still walk with vigor.
Grandma Bai opened her large wardrobe and instructed her husband to move out the two large wooden chests placed inside.
Grandpa Bai was also in good health, mainly due to good maintenance. Although he was two years older than his wife, there was no noticeable difference.
Just as Ye Shengge was about to help, her grandmother pulled her to sit on a chair. Ye Mama absolutely forbade her from lifting a finger. In Grandma Bai's view, as long as there were men in the family, they should do the physical labor.
The first chest was placed at Ye Shengge's feet. Ye Mama eagerly squatted down and opened it.
Grandma Bai took out the small boxes inside one by one.
Grandma Bai opened the first small box, which contained some papers.
"This is the New Year's money and birthday gifts that Grandma is making up for you for all these years. Those given to that imposter before can be considered wasted. Grandma is making it all up to you now."
Ye Shengge took a savings passbook and opened it, her eyes trembling. Six hundred thousand yuan. The richest man in the country was truly generous.
Ye Mama leaned over and smiled.
"Mom, the New Year's money you used to give to Ye Yage was only a thousand yuan. This is ten times that!"
Grandma Bai rolled her eyes ungraciously.
"That was because in my heart, I felt I couldn't give her that much. See, even if we suffered a loss, it wasn't too much."
"Mom, you didn't lose much. I've already collected the money you gave to the imposter. This time, when she's sent away, she won't have a chance to take it. The money and jewelry are all left at home."
Grandma Bai waved her hand dismissively.
"Let it all be your spending money. What I give to my Nannan must be the best and newest; I would never give her anything that someone else has touched."
Grandpa Bai also nodded beside her. The Bai family had plenty of everything, especially money.
"The six hundred thousand yuan in the savings passbook is the New Year's money and birthday gifts up to this year. Grandma will continue to give you more next year."
Grandpa Bai also took out a savings passbook from his pocket and handed it to Ye Shengge.
"This is from Grandpa. It's no less than what your Grandma gave you."
Ye Shengge looked at it and sighed inwardly. She had sold most of the grain from her space and only got over a million yuan. Now, her millionaire grandparents had easily outdone her earnings.
"Heh, do you have to give me double? Does it make you look richer?"
"Not at all, I just want to give the child a little more, after all, she suffered so much when she was lost."
Grandma Bai's heart ached again upon hearing this. This child had been through so much hardship.
The sum was too large. Ye Shengge's hands trembled slightly as she held it. After all, she wasn't the original owner, so she could only look to her mother.
"Take it. Accept what Grandma and Grandpa give you, and then be filial to them in the future."
Ye Shengge understood. She had occupied the original owner's body and received benefits that rightfully belonged to the original owner, so she had to be sincere to her family. Although Ye Shengge wasn't short of money, she felt guilty about receiving so much kindness for free and could only compensate them later.
Grandma Bai continued to take things out, pulling out more papers from the first box.
"This is the dowry that was originally prepared for you. Six property deeds, which I will give you now."
Grandpa Bai also took out two and handed them over.
"Grandpa is also giving you two. You can live in whichever one you like in the future."
Ye Shengge had received so many things that she was numb. She could only mechanically hold them in her arms.
"This is a set of diamond jewelry, which Grandma won at an auction abroad back then. This is a set of..."
The remaining chests were filled with exquisite jewelry. Grandpa Bai was even more extravagant, directly presenting a document written entirely in English.
"This is Grandpa's gift of shares in an overseas company. Your fourth uncle is managing it now. When the situation improves, you will receive dividends."
Ye Shengge almost cried. This was too much. Ye Mama, however, accepted it well. She was already accustomed to the habit of the old Bai couple stuffing things at them, just like the Bai family in her previous life.
"Accept it, accept it. Mom also has a pile of things. I'll give them all to you when you get married."
Ye Shengge sighed inwardly, knowing she could be lazy again.
"Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma. I like them very much."
Grandma Bai was very pleased with her granddaughter's generous demeanor. She disliked the greedy and petty appearance of the imposter from before.
All the items were packed into the chests. As soon as they left the room, they saw the three aunts sitting in the main hall with gifts, waiting.
"Shengge, come, this is a gift from your eldest aunt, but you can't wear it out now."
"And mine too. I've made many sets of clothes for Shengge. Second Aunt is only good at handicrafts."
"Um, Shengge, third aunt doesn't have any particular talents, so I'm just giving you money, a big red envelope."
Thus, another large chest was added to what Ye Shengge took back.
When Ye Papa and Ye Mu'en came to help move, they both marveled at their daughter's (sister's) ability to accumulate wealth. It seemed they would have to rely on Xiao Ge'er for support in the future.
Ye Shengge returned to her own home first, a courtyard surrounded by houses on three sides, occupying a large area. The front yard alone could fit four cars parked horizontally.
In the center of the house was the main hall. To the right was Ye Shengge's room, and to the left was Ye Papa and Ye Mama's room.
To the west of the house were four rooms, which were separate rooms for the two old men and Mo Lin and Xiao Tiantian.
To the east of the house were also four rooms: a storage room, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a toilet. The woodshed was built with a shed next to the door.
The backyard was even larger, at least half an acre, which was also a private plot of land for each household. It provided space for growing vegetables, some grain, and raising poultry.
This was also why Zi Yisheng was willing to spend money. Building such a large house was not cheap. In the village, as long as you were willing to spend money, you could build as large as you wanted, as there was plenty of empty land.
Ye Shengge walked into her room. There was a large bed, two meters by two meters and three meters. There was also a small bedside table at the head of the bed. It wasn't too cold in winter here, so there was no need for a heated brick bed. The bed was prepared by Asen and Ating, who had arrived earlier, according to Young Master Zi's request.
There were two large wardrobes against the wall. By the window, there was a dressing table, and next to it was a desk. All these furniture were in natural wood color, with a touch of green paint. Once casually decorated, they would have a rustic charm.