After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Chapter 249 Gifts from Hometown

Su Tai put down the bags and packages in her hands, took out three large red envelopes, and gave them to Tang Yu and Shen Ergou, one by one. "Everyone has worked hard this year. Thank you for your hard work. Let's work together again next year."

The three of them obediently accepted it and said many auspicious words to Su Tai.

Shen Ergou squeezed the red envelope, secretly glanced at it, and was surprised, "Sister Su Tai, it seems you gave too much this time."

There must be at least ten taels of silver in the red envelope.

Su Tai chuckled, "It's not much, it's not much. This year, almost all the work in the workshop has fallen on you two siblings. You were busy taking care of me when I was giving birth, and you didn't let me worry about you at all during my postpartum period. This is just a small token of my appreciation. Oh, and there's also a basket of eggs, four packets of tea, two packets of brown sugar, a basket of snacks and treats, a basket of bread and cakes, and a steaming hot pot. Take them all back with you. If you can't take them all in one trip, make another trip."

The brother and sister thanked Su Tai happily and quickly carried the things home.

Tang Yu was touched by their mood and smiled, saying, "It's rare to see such a generous host like Madam Shen. I sincerely hope that Madam Shen will continue to prosper, so that I can also get a big red envelope."

"Haha, thank you for your kind words. If you're free this year, sir, why don't you come and celebrate the New Year with us? I'll have my cousin and Acheng go with you through the main gate, so no one will gossip."

Su Tai had this idea for a while, but she just hadn't said it before.

Tang Yu's appetite had long been spoiled by Su Tai, so he didn't hold back with her.

After Shen Ergou and his sister had taken all their things away, the workshop doors were officially closed.

Tang Yu went to find the three children who failed the test.

Su Tai then went to the homes of the other qualified children to share the good news, and also gave each child a red envelope and some snacks.

The test results brought joy to some and sorrow to others. The three children who did poorly were beaten so badly that their cries reached Su Tai's house.

Su Tai had no choice but to go over and offer some words of advice.

The children's parents were furious. They questioned Su Tai and learned that three out of ten children were not up to standard. They lost all interest in blaming Mr. Tang and could only glare at their children with disappointment.

Su Tai advised, "Every child is different. Some children are born without the desire to study. We send our children there so they can learn to read and write, so they can pass it on to their descendants and not be illiterate. Anyway, we don't lack money. If possible, let the children study for another two or three years, as long as they can recognize all the characters correctly. Doesn't that make sense?"

After calming down, the angry parents realized that Su Tai was right and became more open-minded. They immediately pulled Su Tai aside and wanted their child to continue studying there.

Su Tai agreed to all of them.

This trip secured a few more students for Tang Yu.

After she returned, while Ke Yunyun and the others were in the backyard, she immediately entered the Fire Dimension, brought back the New Year's Eve dinner she had ordered in advance, and then ran to the backyard to have Ke Yunyun and the others pretend to accompany Tang Yu.

So that everyone can celebrate the New Year together openly and honestly.

It was the first time Tang Yu had sat with a group of women, and she felt somewhat uncomfortable.

Only when Zhu Kangcheng and Shen Congrong were with him did he sit down tremblingly.

His eyes widened at the sight of the table laden with meat and fish. "Madam Shen, you are truly amazing! You're so busy during the day, yet you managed to prepare such a feast in such a short time. I am truly impressed!"

Su Tai smiled and said, "What's the big deal? Fried chicken and fries are deep-fried, so they come out of the pan quickly. Hot pot is just about making a broth, and everything is raw, so it's not much trouble."

Tang Yu nodded repeatedly. He knew nothing about cooking and was easily fooled by Su Tai.

Ke Yunyun and Xiao Xi looked at Su Tai with admiration. Su Tai accepted everyone's praise without blushing or skipping a beat.

After a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner, everyone's initial awkwardness disappeared.

This year, due to the war and the fact that many families in each village are holding funerals, everyone has agreed not to set off fireworks and firecrackers. Su Tai could not afford to provoke public anger at this time, so she refused to agree to the children's requests.

To cheer up the children, Tang Yu led them over to play chess.

The courtyard became much quieter.

Her thoughts were racing, drifting to Shen Yi, who was thousands of miles away.

At this moment, Shen Yi had just returned from training his troops, covered in filth. Just as he was about to lie down, he discovered a large, locked box on his bed.

He narrowed his eyes suspiciously and looked at the others. "What is this?"

Shen Dagou and the others who returned from training with him were also completely bewildered.

"Brother Shen, look, many people have things on their beds, even Uncle Su and the others!"

Shen Yi naturally noticed this as well, and had some guesses in his mind, but dared not reveal them.

Just then, Liu Jianzhang came in with Su Chunlin and the others. He clasped his hands in greeting to Shen Yi and said, "Commander Shen, I'm sorry. We just arrived at the military camp and could only deliver the items one by one first. We only had time to come and find you now."

This box was prepared for you by your wife, along with a list with her fingerprint on it. Let's check it right now. If everything is in order, I'll be leaving now.

Shen Yi was overjoyed, and he couldn't suppress the smile on his face. "Thank you for your hard work, Officer Liu."

"No, no, you can call me Lao Liu or Jianzhang. Your wife brought you warm clothes, some food and medicine, and a box of jade, saying it's for you to wear for protection. Madam Shen locked all the items herself."

Liu Jianzhang explained the situation of the box in detail.

After checking, Shen Yi found that the seal on the box had not been tampered with. He opened it in front of Liu Jianzhang and took out the contents openly.

They discovered a bag of silver hidden inside the cotton-padded coat, sealed shut.

Liu Jianzhang was quite surprised. "Madam Shen didn't mention any more silver, and I didn't record it here."

Shen Yi said apologetically, "Brother Liu, my wife probably didn't mean to hide it."

Liu Jianzhang waved his hand, quite understanding. "This is the first time your wife has sent you something, so it's only right that she's cautious. There's nothing to be sorry about. Shen Baichang, please check carefully again to see if there's anything that doesn't match. If not, I'll have to find someone else to verify it."

Su Chunlin and Su Chunsen were no longer calm and shouted, "And us too! Ours!"

Liu Jianzhang chuckled and said, "I will never forget you two."

He looked at Su Chunlin and said, "You are Shen Baichang's father-in-law, right? These things were prepared for you by Madam Shen. The items inside are similar to those on Shen Baichang's side. Please open them and let us compare."

As he spoke, he looked at Su Chunsen again, "Your things were prepared by your son, and I reckon they're similar to Shen Baizhang's."

Only Shen Yi and his two companions had anything in the tent; the others had nothing, which left everyone somewhat disappointed.

Shen Yi understood what his brothers were thinking and stepped forward to ask, "Brother Liu, is there anyone else?"