Going through the book and raising younger siblings

Chapter 90
Chinese New Year
During the banquet, except for Xiaobao and Erniu, everyone also drank a little red wine.

Erniu and Xiaobao gave them some soft drinks.

Grandpa Zhao was very ceremonial. He held a glass of wine and said a few words, just like a leader would speak during a meal, summarizing everyone's work, study, progress in life, and expectations for the coming year.

He also asked everyone to speak and talk about their work and study plans for the new year and the goals they expected to achieve.

Everyone in the Zhao family may have been used to this kind of year-end summary speech. Everyone made a summary and made plans and prospects for the future.

Erniu and Xiaobao were infected by this special atmosphere, and they also said that in the new year, they will study hard to keep their grades at double hundred, and at the same time come back from school to help the family to earn money.

Grandpa Zhao said with a smile: "Everyone is doing well, this year they all have good grades, and next year they will continue to maintain good grades and strive for greater progress. Come on, everyone cheers."

After eating and packing up, Zhang Yu took his younger siblings home, Xia Yunbo said he would send them back, and went out with them.

It was still early, Xia Yunbo suggested to go shopping in the street. Walking on the street, the lively crowd, the continuous sound of firecrackers from far and near, and the smell of sulfur powder in the air made the taste of the year even stronger.

Er Niu took out all the red envelopes in her pocket.

"Sister, these are all red envelopes received at Grandpa Zhao's house. In addition to the five yuan from Grandpa Zhao, there are also gifts from aunt and uncle, and brother Chunhua. The total is 20 yuan."

"This is the New Year's money they gave you, keep it for you to spend yourself! Xiaobao's is the same. When I get home later, I will give you two more red envelopes respectively. It's Chinese New Year, and the eldest sister will also give you New Year's money. "

Xiaobao said excitedly: "Sister, is it true? All the money belongs to me? I can buy whatever I want?"

"Yes! With your own money, you can buy whatever you want."

Erniu: "Sister, we have food and clothing at home, we don't need anything, we don't need money."

"Then you save it."

Er Niu: "I don't want it, what do I need, the eldest sister just buy it for me."

"Er Niu, learn to manage money by yourself. This is also a science, and it is also a financial management ability that must be learned."

"Financial management skills, do you still have to learn?"

"Yes! For example, if I give you five dollars, you can spend it to buy some food, clothes, and fun things. You can also save the money and use it when you have important needs. Or, spend part of it, keep part, and turn five dollars into ten dollars or more. These four ways are the ability to learn financial management.”

"How do you turn five dollars into ten dollars or more?"

"We bought the flour, made it into steamed buns, and sold it. That is, we turned five yuan into ten yuan or even more! Of course, this is just an example, and there are many other methods. Little money becomes more and more."

Er Niu refused to let go: "Is there any other way, let me give some more examples."

"For example, if you buy a chick and raise it at home, the eggs you lay can be exchanged for money. For example, potatoes in the east are cheap at a penny a catty, but in the west they cost two cents a catty. We can buy them from the east and sell them in the west. Isn’t it possible to earn a penny a catty! Look at these shops on the street, they are all doing how to turn five yuan into ten yuan.”

Er Niu's eyes were shining, she was thoughtful.

What Xiaobao cares about is that he can own 20 yuan by himself, plus the five yuan given by his elder sister, it is 25 yuan.

Such a huge sum of money is completely his own money. He is very happy. Before helping the family to sell steamed buns, the money was just in his own hands. He never thought that one day, he would be able to independently control a sum of money. money idea.

He couldn't believe it: "Sister, you mean, with this money, I can buy whatever I want?"

"Yes! What do you want to buy?"

"Of course it's candy, balloons, and delicious food..."

Er Niu interrupted him: "Xiaobao, you can't spend all the money, you should give the money to the eldest sister and let her keep it for you!"

"I don't, the eldest sister said it was for me, and I can keep it myself."

Zhang Yu: "I believe Xiaobao can manage his own money well. Don't you want to buy balloons? There is someone selling balloons in front of you, let's go buy them!"

Xiaobao was so excited that he jumped up and down and ran to the booth selling balloons.

The colorful balloons attracted many children to buy around.

Zhang Yu and the others stood watching from afar.Xia Yunbo said that a penny is a balloon, Xiaobao has too much money in his hand, and he should be exchanged for some small denominations.

Zhang Yu said it was okay, Xiaobao spent money on shopping for the first time in his life, he is already a primary school student, I believe he can count the money clearly.

Xiaobao took out a five-dollar note to buy five balloons.

Er Niu said dissatisfied: "Why buy so many? Just buy one for fun."

Zhang Yu: "With his own money, he can buy as much as he likes. No matter what he plays, he won't be so thirsty after playing once. Not to mention five is not too much. I'm afraid we will finish playing today."

Sure enough, Xiao Bao carefully counted the change money, counted it again to confirm, and put it in his trouser pocket.

Xiao Bao excitedly ran over with five balloons, and gave one of the pink balloons to Er Niu.

"Second sister, this pink balloon is suitable for girls to play with, here it is."

Er Niu was a child after all, she couldn't help being driven by curiosity, and took the balloon.

Little Treasure couldn't wait to pick up a green balloon and blow it up. Seeing that the balloon was getting bigger and bigger by him, Little Treasure laughed so hard that his eyes were crooked, but the result was too much force, and the balloon burst.

Little Treasure regretfully grabbed it, but only caught a few fragments.

Zhang Yu: "It's okay, just set off a firecracker, don't you still have three balloons? Keep blowing!"

Xiaobao took out another yellow balloon and started to blow it. This time, he learned his lesson and blew very carefully, blowing a little bit, looking at it, and blowing again. When it reached the right level, he tied a knot to tie the mouth of the balloon. But accidentally let the air go, and the balloon flew out.

Xiaobao chased and rushed to the ground to get the balloon, got up with a smile and said: "So you can run!"

Zhang Yu: "Xiaobao, give me the balloon, and I'll blow it up for you."

Xiao Bao handed the yellow balloon to Zhang Yu, and Zhang Yu took it and inflated the balloon skillfully in one breath. He inflated the balloon just right, then quickly tied up the hole, and played with the balloon while walking.

(End of this chapter)