"Godmother, here!"

The little dumpling boldly took out a stack of neatly folded silver bills from his pocket.

Jiang Shuangyue looked at this scene. If she didn't know about the little milk dumpling, she would never believe that this silver note was real.

Two thousand taels, not a bit more or less, but it was enough to build the schoolhouse.

"Chirp chirp, you wait there, your auntie will write you an IOU right now."

Fu Jiujiu didn't stop her either. She knew Jiang Shuangyue wouldn't take the money for nothing, so she let her go.

Ginger Shuangyue quickly finished writing the IOU and pressed her seal, then instructed Xiaonai Tuanzi to be sure to keep it safe.

After taking care of the important matters, she finally had time to appreciate the new breed of phalaenopsis orchid brought by the little one.

This flower would definitely sell for a lot of money if it were put up for sale.

Some might think that the youngest daughter of the Fu family would benefit from recognizing them as godparents, but if you really look into it, they are the ones who have been constantly receiving favors from the Fu family.

They never bothered anyone, nor did they ever open their mouths.

The matter of the school building has been settled, and Zou Guangquan also let out a sigh of relief. He wasn't unconvinced by the Fu family, but without the money in hand, the construction couldn't continue. He was anxious too.

At dinner, Zou Guangquan happily raised his cup of wine, “Chiu Chiu ah, you’ve really helped your godfather and godmother this time.”

Fu Jiu Jiu smiled slightly, "Grandfather and Grandmother are doing good deeds, Jiu Jiu wants to do good deeds too."

"Good thing? Haha, yes, it's a good thing. Jiujiao is a kind little girl." Zou Guangquan felt that recognizing this little girl as his goddaughter was the most correct thing to do.

"Dad, my little sister is amazing!" Zou Zhongbo said loudly, his eyes watching his younger sister with admiration.

Zou Yuansong was also looking at the little dumpling, but with a heavy heart. All of this was seen by Jiang Shuangyue.

The children were all young, she hadn't thought about those things originally, but the Tóng family affair reminded her, there were some things she needed to tell them a few words about.

"Yuan Song, after dinner, you and your mother come to the study."

"What are you going to do?"

It was Zou Zhongbo who asked the question, “Mother, what did you ask Big Brother for?”

Ginger Shuangyue smiled. "Mother wants to test your brother's studies, will you participate too?"

"Heh heh, I... forget it, I'll play with my little sister." Zou Zhongbai smiled foolishly. He got a headache just hearing about homework.

After dinner, Zou Yuansong followed Jiang Shuangyue into the study.

"Close the door."

Ginger looked across the table at her son, who was absorbed in his book. She pondered how to bring it up, knowing it was better to say something sooner rather than later.

"Yuan Song, there's something your mother wants to tell you."

Zhou Yuansong raised an eyebrow slightly, "Turns out it wasn't a test of my studies after all. Mother, what is it?"

"The Tong family wants to arrange a marriage between Tong Xuyang and Jiujiao. What do you think about this?"

Zhou Yuansong immediately raised his head to look at his mother. His eyes were full of shock and confusion, "Mother... you're not joking, are you? Jiujiu is so young!"

No, Tong Xuyang is getting married to Jiujiao. This... when did this happen? Was it decided?

Ginger Shuangyue watched her son's reaction quietly, waiting for him to finish before she calmly said, "Not yet, only the Tong family has this intention."

Zou Yuansong felt a few strands of his soul returning, the joy on his face couldn't be concealed anymore. "Oh... Mother, don't you think Chi-Chi is too small?"

Jiang Shuangyue nodded. "Yes, Jiujiu is very small."

"Mother, Tong XuYang is not a bad person, but for him to marry JiaoJiao... this... is inappropriate."

Jiang Shuangyue looked at him with interest, "Then tell me where it's inappropriate?"

Tong Xuyang is Zou Yuansong's good friend, and their families have been friends for generations. He wouldn't say anything bad about Tong Xuyang.

He racked his brain for a reason, "Mother, Uncle Fu and Auntie Fu both love JiuJiu very much, they wouldn't be willing to let her get engaged this early."

"Well, it's an engagement, not a marriage right now." Jiang Shuangyue said.

"That... that's too small, Chi Chi is just so young, how would she know what betrothal means? What if when she grows up, she doesn't like Tong Xu Yang? What then?"

Ginger Shuangyue curled her lips into a faint smile, "Since ancient times, marriage is a major event decided by parents and arranged by matchmakers. Many people have lived this way."

"Others can do it, but not Chiu Chiu. Mother, you must find a way to handle this. Don't just decide so hastily." Zou Yuansong pleaded with a hint of desperation.

"Mother, Chi-chi is a very opinionated person. If she doesn't like this marriage, with her temperament she definitely wouldn't submit. Mother, at that time it won't be a good thing but a bad one."

Ginger Shuangyue nodded. "Well, what you said makes some sense."

"Mother, will you try to mediate?" Zou Yuansong asked worriedly.

Ginger Shuangyue smiled. "Yuan Song, what I do isn't important. I think you should remember your own words."

"I..." Zou Yuansong found that his mother had been calm all along, only himself who was anxious like an ant on a hot pot.

"Yuan Song, Jiujiao is still young, and you're not that old either. When it comes to matters of the heart, you both lack experience. Bringing this up now is too hasty. Some things are meant for you, and some aren't. You can't force what isn't meant to be."

"Mother…" Zou Yuansong's face flushed red. He knew his mother had seen through him.

"Good things will happen naturally in due time. What you need to do now is study hard, be talented and virtuous like Chi-Chi, so that when the time comes, many people will want to marry her."

Ginger had thought long and hard about it. Her son was intelligent and knew how to talk his way out of things. There was no need to make such a big deal about this window paper.

Zou Yuansong also understood her good intentions, "Mother, I understand. I will study hard and definitely become a useful person in the future."

"You understand. Go have fun with your siblings."

"Mother... I want to read."

Jiang Shuangyue smiled softly, "It's time to play when it's time to play. Chiu Chiu rarely comes home, go play with her."

Zou Yuansong nodded. "Yes."

After leaving the study, he went to the backyard where Zou Zhongbo and the little dumpling were having a blast playing.

He originally wanted to ask the little dumpling why he didn't bring the bracelet he had given him, but his mother's words reminded him.

"Chiu Chiu is still young, how could she know so much?"

Right now, he's still just a good brother.

"Hey brother, come here quickly! This time, JiJi brought a toy that actually walks." Zou Zhongbo was preoccupied with the evening and waved him over.

After understanding, Zou Yuansong was no longer disheartened. He strode over and joined them in playing.

"Little sister, is this also made by your big brother?" Zou Yuansong's eyes regained their previous purity, and his smile was full of sunshine.

Fu~jiu-jiu nodded. This little dog has wooden gears inside. After winding it up, it will walk.

This was all something she came up with herself.

She dared to say that if this thing were taken onto the street, it would definitely attract a lot of children's attention.

It must be said, the Magpie is not just a simple little carpenter.

First released on Traditional Chinese Novel Network

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