How can someone travel through time and space and become a beggar?

Xia Chu took out the money he had on him and sold the basin of kelp shreds, which weighed a little over two pounds, for thirty-eight cents.

Wang Yong took a look and asked, "Is this the money you just earned?"

"Yes." Xia Chu happily held it in her hands and brought it to Dong Xiaohuan to show her the treasure, "Mom, look."

Dong Xiaohuan understood and praised her with a smile.

"Give all the flowers to mom!" Xia Chu handed them forward.

"Really?" Dong Xiaohuan was touched, but she didn't plan to take her money. She wiped her hands and touched her head, "Keep it and buy some snacks."

Seeing that she was busy cooking, Xia Chu didn't bother her any more.

Wang Yong saw her running around and teased her deliberately, "Aren't you going to give flowers to Daddy?"

Xia Chu opened her mouth and said in a rhythmic manner: "What belongs to dad is what belongs to mom. It's the same for dad and mom."

Wang Yong laughed, "Your mouth is really not in vain."

During lunch, Dong Xiaohuan mentioned setting up a stall. Wang Yong frowned and asked, "Is there no money at home?"

"Yes." Dong Xiaohuan might have been Xia Chu's idea, "I just had nothing to do."

Wang Yong nodded, "Then don't get tired. If you don't have money, tell me."

Dong Xiaohuan felt warm and sweet after hearing this. She smiled and said, "Your money is all in my hands. Can I tell you that you can still make money?"

Wang Yong smiled complacently and said, "I have my own way."

To sell Jianbing Guozi, they needed a griddle. Xia Chu wanted to pay for it herself, since she was the one who came up with the idea. But Dong Xiaohuan disagreed. Xia Chu refused to accept the money for the seafood and she couldn't afford the griddle.

Dong Xiaohuan frowned, "You just saved a few bucks from selling flowers, keep it for yourself, don't argue about it. If you keep doing this, mother will be unhappy."

Iron was expensive at the time, and a griddle cost eight hundred coins. The blacksmith told them to come back the next day to pick it up, saying they already had a stove at home and didn't need to buy another one.

They stopped by Miaoshou Hall. Sun Wusi examined her wound. Children's wounds heal quickly. In just five days, the wound had almost closed. "You don't need to wrap it tomorrow. Put the hair on top of her head and apply medicine for a few days. Be careful not to get it wet for the next few days. Come back in three days."

Dong Xiaohuan was overjoyed to learn that she had recovered well. She nodded repeatedly and promised to be careful and listen to the doctor.

Xia Chu was not as happy as her and wanted to wash her hair.

After returning home, Dong Xiaohuan started preparing the dishes for the evening guests. Xia Chu followed her in and out, and immediately started to do anything he could do.

"What a treasure!" Dong Xiaohuan exclaimed. She had seen the neighborhood children, and most of them were lifeless. The well-behaved ones would help out if called, but the naughty ones would run away after eating and wouldn't come back unless called.

Although Xia Chu couldn't do much, with someone by her side, Dong Xiaohuan didn't feel tired at work anymore. Plus, that little mouth's sweet words made her laugh heartily, and she worked even harder.

Seeing that it was almost dinner time, Dong Xiaohuan asked her to call her brothers over.

Xia Chu hesitated, "You just came yesterday, so you won't come today?"

Dong Xiaohuan raised her eyebrows, "That won't do. Today is the family reunion banquet, I can't not come. Go quickly!"

"My brother may not want to come because he is afraid of causing trouble." Xia Chu said, biting her lip.

"Tell him that he has to come to the family recognition banquet." Dong Xiaohuan patted her shoulder. "Why should a child think so much? Go quickly."

How could I be so lucky to meet such a good person? Xia Chu smiled and ran to find his brothers.

Xiatian really didn't want to come, but she heard about the family reunion party. There were still a few flowers left in the basket, and she wanted to just give up selling them, but after all, it wasn't their business. "I'll go when the flowers are sold."

"I'll do it." Xia Chu took the flowers and sold them all without much effort.

Xia Tian praised his sister and took the money back to share with the Wang family. He told his brothers to wash their hands and faces, and at Xia Chu's suggestion, he went to buy a pot of wine and a roast goose.

They were all orphans, with no one to teach them etiquette, so they knew nothing about it. Xia Chu took the opportunity to say, "When visiting someone's home, it's best to bring a gift. It doesn't matter how much it is, it's a token of your thought and intention. Visits are usually in the morning, not before or after mealtimes. If someone's hosting, follow the host's schedule, preferably a little early, and don't go right before mealtimes."

"Xiaoliu knows so much." Guan Xu looked like he had learned something.

Is Xiaoliu really an abandoned child? Xia Tian suddenly thought at this moment.

When they returned, the others had not yet arrived. Dong Xiaohuan saw the food and wine and scolded them, "How can you be so polite, kids? Why bring anything for a meal?" But she felt relieved. It wasn't that she was after these little things, but she was happy that her kindness had not been in vain.

In the summer they were not idle either, they looked for work to do all over the house, doing whatever they saw. Dong Xiaohuan did not stop them, thinking that it was their own children, so what was wrong with them helping with some work?

Not long after, neighbors who were on good terms with the Wang family arrived first. Most of them were women, and as soon as they arrived, they called out for Huanniang, went into the kitchen, put down the gifts they had brought, and began to help prepare the dishes and light the fire.

"Who are these children?" Liu Peipei asked in a low voice when she saw the children busy cleaning the yard and chopping and moving firewood.

"Yes, he's very sensible. He even brought some wine and food just now. He started helping with the work as soon as he arrived. I couldn't stop him." Dong Xiaohuan praised him with a smile, then sighed, "If I wasn't so busy at home, I would be happy to accept it all."

Liu Peipei consoled him, "This is fine. How can an average family afford to raise so many kids?"

"Yes, you two are kind-hearted people. I heard that a blessed child can bring good luck. Xia Chu has big earlobes and a beautiful forehead, so maybe that's the case." Madam Wu agreed.

"Yes, my sister's sister-in-law got married for eight years without any result. Later she brought a child home, and she gave birth in less than a year." Madam Wang followed up.

Dong Xiaohuan frowned slightly, feeling a little uncomfortable, but she also knew that the other person meant well. "Brother Yong and I weren't expecting this. We really like this child. Whether he's lucky or not is hard to say. As long as the child is well-behaved, cute, and healthy, we'll be content."

"That's right." Liu Peipei elbowed Wang Niang and changed the subject: "I see Xia Chu is still wearing boys' clothes. Aren't you prepared?"

"It's ready! Look at me, I almost forgot." Dong Xiaohuan asked someone to watch the pot and took Xia Chu to change into her new red dress. Avoiding the wound, she combed her hair into a double bun and tied a red ribbon. After finishing, she held Xia Chu's little face and said, "My daughter is so beautiful!"

Xia Chu felt embarrassed by her praise and lowered her head with a shy smile.

She had a pointed little face, sparkling eyes beneath delicate eyebrows, a delicate pink mouth with distinct lines, and two dimples when she smiled. Paired with a red, cross-collared dress, her originally pale face actually looked brighter against the red backdrop.

Liu Peipei was stunned. She knew the child was good-looking, but she didn't expect her to look even better in women's clothing. "You really got a great deal! I've never seen such a beautiful girl in my life."

"I used to say he looked like a girl, but I never thought he was actually a girl. With this face, I wonder how beautiful her mother must be." Lady Wang finished speaking, not realizing she'd said the wrong thing until Lady Liu poked her. She let out a dry laugh and clapped her hands.