Mei Yu was happy but then she thought of a problem: the money she had paid back before was actually not enough, but other people just didn't care.

But if they knew that Shuanzi and his brother were related, would they be implicated when they take some important exams?

He was stabbed in the back and cursed behind his back. His uncle still owed money to the county magistrate, so his bad reputation would definitely have an impact.

Looking at my brother's back as he walked around the room, I felt so angry that my teeth were itching.

Just for the sake of the child's long-term consideration, he put away his ferocious expression and spoke in a slightly calmer tone, "Brother, then you don't plan to pay back the money you owe?"

Hearing this, I felt that my sister was really smart. She kept asking such crucial questions. My admiration for my daughter-in-law increased even more.

The eldest brother didn't look at his younger sister. He stopped in front of a vase, seemingly admiring it. In fact, he was thinking about how to appropriately answer his younger sister's question.

"I actually want to pay it back, but I'm just a little short. It would be a bit embarrassing to pay back a few taels of silver in a big way."

"I thought I would send some gifts during the holidays, firstly to remind people of me, and secondly to get to know them better by visiting them more often."

Feeling that what he said was not bad, he breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at his sister.

"I've already thought of a reason. The county magistrate let me go, and I'm a grateful person. It's only right for me to give him some gifts. I can gain some fame and get in touch with some important people. Isn't that a good thing?"

Meiyu wondered how each of her brothers were related to the county magistrate. Although she was quite dissatisfied with her eldest brother before, the resentment in her heart seemed to be much less now.

As he just said, it is indeed a good method.

If he could really give the county magistrate something, and then mention it implicitly, his son's future would be guaranteed.

I used to dislike my elder brother, but now I like him more and more.

"Do you have enough money? Have you thought about what to give them? The county magistrate has everything he needs."

"Oh, and Miss Lin, she has seen all kinds of delicious and useful things since she was a child, so why would she accept what you gave her?"

It was so easy for my sister to take the bait. I didn't even say anything, but she jumped right into the trap.

He had a sad look on his face, his eyebrows and mouth corners were drooping, and his tone was not as cheerful as before, but he was thinking something in his mind.

My sister loves to hear nice words. As long as we flatter her and go along with her, we should be able to achieve our goal quickly. "Yes, this is exactly what worries me."

"Your sister-in-law and I have never seen anything good, so we don't know what to give her. We can't afford expensive things, and we're afraid that cheap things won't be appreciated. We want you to give us some advice. After all, you've seen more of the world than us, and you're close to us, unlike that third brother."

Speaking of the third brother, she curled her lips. That guy has been having a great time lately. Thinking about his family buying nice things and building a house, she felt indescribably uncomfortable.

Mei Yu was in a dilemma. Yes, if she really gave some expensive gifts, the other party would definitely not accept them, and they couldn't afford them either. It would be better to give some of her own specialties, or some small things that she had thought of. Her brother and sister-in-law didn't know much about this, so why not help them?

"Brother, I remember that in July and August, the mountains in our village would grow those berries, which were sour and sweet and delicious. You can give them some of those things. I guess they probably haven't eaten them before."

The boss was a little bit unbelievable. How could he not have eaten that kind of thing? It shouldn’t be everywhere.

Seeing the confusion in the other person's eyes, she said, "I thought so at first. That kind of thing should be everywhere, but since I got married here, I haven't seen it again. I asked many people, and they said they had never eaten it. I also looked for it in the nearby mountains, but couldn't find any trace of it. Don't you think it's strange?"

The boss nodded in shock. It was indeed a good idea. Not to mention the wealthy families, even many ordinary people nearby had never eaten it. Wouldn't it seem shabby to just give these as gifts?

"Sister, your brain is really quick. You can think of things that we can't think of. It's amazing."

He felt very pleased to hear this and immediately raised his head like a proud white goose.

"By the way, you can't just give these as gifts. It's better to wait until the seasonal fruits and vegetables are harvested and give them directly to the people. It's also a token of your thoughtfulness. What else can farmers give if not these?"

The eldest brother frowned when he heard this, but the crops in the field were not enough for his own family to eat, and if he gave them away, they would have to starve again.

Besides, the second son was lazy and slack in the past. He worked in the fields for three days and rested for two days. The crops may not grow well. It would be shabby to give away some ugly melons and jujubes. It would be really embarrassing and not presentable.

Meiyu saw that her elder brother looked a little embarrassed and guessed what was going on, otherwise why would he come to see her today.

There was no problem in sending these things to the county magistrate, but it was a worrying matter as to what Miss Lin should send.

He supported his forehead with his hands and rubbed his temples at the same time, feeling a bit of a headache.

Oh, yes, her eyes suddenly lit up and she clapped her hands. Young girls all love beauty and like new things. Her man gave her a box of lip balm and facial cream, which she hasn’t used yet.

Although it is not a very expensive item, it is not sold in the town.

When you open the box you are greeted by a pleasant floral scent, not just one, but multiple scents.

The paste is not the common pink color, but green, which is most suitable for use in the hot summer, and it looks comfortable and soothing.

The box is also exquisite, a long and flat wooden box, the lid of which can be opened together or separately.

There is a picture of fish playing on lotus leaves, which is very lively and cute. There is a small mechanism that can make the fish and lotus leaves rise, and the fish can also rotate. It is beautiful and interesting. I think it will please Miss Lin.

I just feel a little sad that such a good thing has to be given away without ever using it.

But for my son, this little bit is nothing.

The eldest brother saw his sister's brows relax, thinking that she must have thought of a good idea, so he took advantage of her good mood and asked, "Tell me quickly."

"Brother, don't worry. We are all family. Tell me the truth. Will we have enough food this year?"

The eldest brother's eyes rolled around. If he said that there was not enough food, his sister would probably not lend it to him, because by then there would be no extra food to give away. It was only for emergency relief, not for poverty relief, so he had to think carefully before saying anything.

He pulled his hand away from his belly without leaving a trace, and changed his words abruptly, "It's barely enough to eat, but I'm afraid it won't last until the harvest. It should be no problem to give some things away after the autumn harvest."

Meiyu nodded slightly. She was willing to help. Fortunately, her elder brother and the others were not starving and came to ask for food. Otherwise, this bottomless pit would never be filled.

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