Chapter 212 Boasting

"Yeah, really better than here?" The old man genuinely thought those people were exaggerating and bragging.

"Well, everyone has their own opinion. At least we have a house to live in here. Even if we work in a factory, we have a dormitory and a bed to sleep in. But those who are smuggled in, if they find their relatives, it's a little better. If not, they can only squeeze into a dilapidated temple, or hide in some secluded woods, or in a corner of a residential area and build a shabby shack. They have to be careful and worry about getting caught."

"When looking for a job there, some places still require your ID card or household registration book. If you don't have them, you'll be severely pressured to accept lower wages. A large yellow croaker can be exchanged for 2,300 or 2,400 yuan there, but you only earn a few dozen yuan a month working there."

"If no one is willing to accept you, getting a household registration is really difficult. Like us, even though Weiwei has a household registration, it still costs 800 yuan per person to register hers, Grandpa, do you know that? I've never felt money disappear so quickly. In just the past four or five days, we've spent tens of thousands of yuan." Lu Qingfeng said, while observing the old man's face, which was strangely calm.

Most elderly men would feel distressed or reluctant to spend so much money in just a few days, but this old man remained calm, as if he were spending toilet paper instead of money.

"So what? As long as it's legal and reasonable, we'll spend whatever it takes for convenience. It's not like we don't have the money..." The old man didn't think it was a big deal to spend tens of thousands of yuan to get a legal identity.

Back then, he traveled all over the country with Master Qu. Master Qu was known for spending money like water. This kid is still too naive.

"You're still too young. You should know that back in the day, some big bosses in the Shanghai nightclubs could spend tens of thousands of silver dollars in one night. You should know that if you exchange silver dollars now, tens of thousands of silver dollars can be exchanged for hundreds of thousands of cash." The old man felt that this kid was still too young and inexperienced.

Lu Qingfeng had certainly heard of it, but that was all he knew.

After all, it's money. Although he has tens of thousands of yuan in savings now, he can't bear to spend it all in one night without accomplishing anything.

"Qingfeng, how is Xiaozhu doing over there? Where is she staying? Is she safe?"

Lu Zhiheng was still a little worried about his nephew, who was alone in a place where he didn't know anyone and might be bullied.

“Uncle, don’t worry. We ran into Uncle Tao and Uncle Wu over there. The house we bought later is not far from theirs, in the same neighborhood. As for what to do, Xiao Zhu said he needs to think about it some more. It’s okay, we’ll go and take a look during the Chinese New Year holiday.” Lu Qingfeng carefully told his uncle and the others about what had happened there.

When Lu Zhiheng heard that they had settled there because of his daughter's previous father, his expression was not pleasant, but he knew that there was nothing he could do about it.

Later, he heard that his nephew had met some acquaintances there, so he didn't need to worry too much. He trusted the Wu and Tao families.

Moreover, his elder brother had saved the lives of these two families. Although it would be a bit unethical to repay such kindness, even if they didn't say anything, these two families would definitely take care of Xiaozhu.

"Xiaofeng, is Weiwei still not awake? Should we go and call her out for breakfast?" The old man was worried that his granddaughter was hungry and wanted his grandson-in-law to wake her up.

"Grandpa, Weiwei has been very tired these past few days. Let her rest more. I'll keep the food warm in the pot and bring it to her when she wakes up. She definitely won't go hungry." Lu Qingfeng knew that the little girl was grumpy when she woke up, and she had really been tired these past few days, so he let her sleep a little longer.

"Alright then, have breakfast and go back to rest..."

After exercising for an hour, Lu Qingfeng went back to take a shower and then came over for breakfast.

The two little ones showed no interest in going to school today. They kept pestering their older brother during dinner, chattering away incessantly.

"Big brother, is Hong Kong fun...?"

"Big brother, are there lots of good things to eat over there...?"

"Big brother..."

"Alright, alright, eat your food properly, then go to school. I'll tell you when I get back..."

"Big brother, did you bring us any good food...?"

"Big brother, when will sister wake up...?"

"Yes, yes, yes, they're all in my bag. I haven't unpacked them yet. Be good, go to school after you eat, and you'll see them when you come back at noon." Lu Qingfeng was starting to have trouble dealing with these two little rascals; they had just too many questions.

"Alright, you two, time's almost up. Stop bothering your older brother and hurry up and eat your food, or I'll treat you two to bamboo shoot stir-fried with pork later..." He Yuping was also having a headache from these two little ones' nagging, so she could only threaten them fiercely.

Even after being threatened, the two little rascals didn't stop. As long as there was food, they weren't afraid of being stir-fried with bamboo shoots and meat.

Moreover, their mother is all show and no substance. She talks a good game about cooking bamboo shoots with meat, but in reality, she feels bad before the bamboo shoots even touch them.

However, she became more obedient and stopped talking. She quickly finished her rice in her bowl, picked up her schoolbag, and prepared to go to school.

The thought of having something delicious to eat when they got home for lunch made them both very excited, and they felt more motivated to go to school than before.

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After Lu Qingfeng finished breakfast and helped clear the table, he returned to the room and saw his wife still fast asleep on the bed.

He smiled, changed his clothes, and prepared to leave. He had to go back to the office today, at least to cancel his leave and call his father to report back.

"Auntie, I'm going out for a bit to call my dad and Weiwei. I'll call her when I get back."

"I understand, you can go now." Hu Yuting responded when she heard her nephew's voice while washing dishes in the kitchen.

She thought that after washing the dishes, she would make some wontons for her daughter so that she could cook them for her when she got up.

Her daughter loves wontons, and luckily she had all the ingredients at home, so all she had to do was mix the pork and she could make them.

Lu Qingfeng first called his office to cancel his leave, then called his mother's office.

"This is the Logistics Department of the Capital Military Region..."

"I am Lu Qingfeng, I am looking for Minister Wu of the Logistics Department..."

"Son, you're back... Is everything arranged over there?" As soon as Wu Meifang heard it was her son, she dropped everything she was doing and rushed over to answer the phone.

"Mom, it's all arranged. They're in the same neighborhood as Uncle Tao..."

"Alright, alright, it's all arranged. We'll go to your uncle's place for Chinese New Year this year. What about Weiwei..." Wu Meifang was relieved to hear that she had met Lao Tao and quickly asked her daughter-in-law.

In her heart, the two little girls in the family are the most important.

"I'm tired. I was still asleep when I came out. Okay, Mom, we can talk more when you get here. I still have work to do, so I'll hang up now..."

Wu Meifang hung up the phone with a smile and returned to her work station.

When Lu Qingfeng returned, his wife was still sleeping. He changed his clothes before sitting down on the bed and pinching her cheek.

"Honey, it's about time to get up. Sleeping too long will make you dizzy..."

"Um……"