Chapter 1871: When Rivals Meet (Part 3)
Grain tickets and industrial coupons aren't money, everyone acts within reason, and the quantity shouldn't be too much, so there's absolutely no question of embezzlement or bribery. Feng Qingxue thought that if they went to the department store and found something the kids liked but couldn't get it due to the lack of tickets, it would be disappointing for the kids, making her feel uneasy, so she didn't decline the kindness of the elders.
"Thank you, Uncle Xia and Senior Brother, we really don't have any local Shanghai tickets on hand."
Zang Yuying smiled and immediately took out a handful of colorful tickets and a stack of industrial coupons from her pocket. After eating, they parted ways, and Xia Shuhuai also asked his bodyguard to deliver the tickets and industrial coupons to Feng Qingxue's room, and told the guard to give Feng Qingxue his room number so she could visit him if she had time.
The amount was several times more than what Zang Yuying gave, and included quite a few military grain tickets and military pastry tickets.
Fubao's eyes sparkled as she took out her little satin embroidered wallet, not knowing which old lady at home made it for her, but the embroidery was exceptionally exquisite. "Mom, let's go to the department store first. I heard Shanghai goods are even more fashionable than those in the Capital. Let's bring some back, so we don't miss out when we get to the Capital and can't find them."
"Wow, big talk, huh? Are you planning to spend your own money?" Feng Qingxue looked at her sideways.
Fubao grinned, "Of course, Mom, don't worry, we won't spend your money."
Feng Qingxue snorted, "Not spend my money? Are you sure? With that little pocket money you get every year, what can you afford? You sound like you want to buy something big."
The Lu family kids usually got some pocket money, but it was a very small amount, about ten or twenty bucks a year.
When it came to money, Feng Qingxue was very restrained and had also advised the elders at home not to give them large sums and not to let them spend freely to avoid spoiling them.
But Fubao insisted, "Absolutely sure."
Feng Qingxue looked at her suspiciously, "Where did you get the money? Even if you saved all your pocket money, it wouldn't be enough for a trip to the department store."
Fubao stuffed the wallet into the pocket of her wool coat, her bright eyes curving into crescents, "Third Grandma gave it to me. Before we left, she secretly slipped me five hundred bucks, said she was giving us each a hundred to buy what we like. Of course, whatever we buy needs your approval, otherwise, if she finds out, she won't give us money next time."
Before she finished speaking, a few boys cheered with excitement.
Money is a wonderful thing; who wouldn't want it right away? Among the cheers, Lu Erxiong's voice was the loudest, waving his hands, "I have a hundred bucks? This is great, Third Grandma is the best, I can buy stuff now!"
Feng Qingxue swatted his waving arm, "Buying whatever you want, dream on!"
"Mom!" Lu Erxiong hugged her arm with a fawning look, "Mom, Mom, the money Third Grandma gave us, it's ours, and we have the right to decide how to spend it."
Feng Qingxue pulled her arm back, "You can't say that. You're so young and haven't earned any money, so naturally, you can't spend it recklessly. As your mom, I have the right to decide where the money goes. Let's not talk about that for now. Since you all have money, shouldn't we discuss whether you should share in our travel, accommodation, and meal expenses?"
Lu Erxiong opened his mouth wide, "Mom, you said we're kids, how can you make us pay for that? You're the mom; you should cover our living expenses!"