A jinx, me? But I bring good fortune to my whole family!

Although her younger sister was quite capable, Xiao An still had some doubts because these iron pots were so badly damaged.

"Of course! I'm a lucky charm!"

Nuannuan gave a haughty snort, patching things up here and there, patting them a few times as she muttered, "Pain, fly away, buddy, get better!"

Once she made sure the mixture was spread evenly, she clapped her hands and ran into the house with her short legs.

While running, he didn't forget to yawn over his hands, saying it was so cold outside.

Judging from how serious she was just now, anyone who didn't know better would think she had done something earth-shattering, something that would move heaven and earth.

After noon, some of the snow outside melted, and the village roads, all dirt roads, became even more muddy, leaving muddy footprints with every step.

Aunt Zhang, who has a loudspeaker next door, has been peering over the wall several times.

Seeing Xiao An and Nuan Nuan playing in the mud, and those big iron pots full of holes and rust, I couldn't help but sneer.

She even went out and told a few of her lovers. Those women were all big mouths, and in less than an hour, the whole village knew that Su Xiulan's daughter and son were both idiots.

Aunt Liu and Aunt Zhang were closer, so they came over specifically to see.

This old woman usually enjoys watching a good show. As soon as she entered the door, she saw the two lumps of mud at the entrance and couldn't help but laugh.

She said sarcastically, "Xiulan, I heard your family made a fortune in town yesterday?"

Aunt Wang was eating sunflower seeds when she glanced at the two lumps of mud by the wall. "But what do you guys look like, picking up scraps? This broken radio casing, and this big iron pot with a hole in it... Your third son's leg is lame, did you lose your mind too?"

The sun was shining outside, and Su Xiulan was busy hanging clothes to dry.

Hearing this, without even looking up, she shook her wet clothes and coldly replied, "What I pick up and buy is none of your business! My kids like it, so what if they bring it home to play with? Whether it's good or bad, it didn't cost you any money, did it? You should worry more about your own pickle jars; they might have cracked from the cold already!"

The two women were put on a cold shoulder, and Aunt Zhang was utterly embarrassed. "Xiulan, you're not right about that. We're just concerned about you!"

"Did I beg you to care?"

Su Xiulan glared at her and continued hanging up the clothes.

This was something Nuannuan had robbed, so it definitely couldn't be worn directly. Su Xiulan took it apart, washed and dried it, and then made it into a new one.

"Oh dear, your Da'an is really obsessed. Xiulan, if you ask me, instead of spending money, you should take Da'an to a hospital in the provincial capital for a checkup. His brain isn't working properly; maybe it can be treated. Even being half-idiot will do!"

Da An was sitting on a small stool, with several broken radios he had bought from a junkyard spread out in front of him.

These things were badly damaged to begin with, and some parts were even rusted. The wires inside were a tangled mess, and parts were scattered everywhere.

Da'an stared intently, seemingly lost in thought, and didn't move for a long time.

"My Da'an isn't stupid!"

Su Xiulan had had enough, but considering they were all neighbors and she would see them all the time, and that she already had enough to do at home, she tried her best not to cause trouble for others.

"Are you stupid? What is that? Can this junk really turn into gold nuggets?"

Aunt Wang laughed so hard her face was all wrinkled and trembling, and passing villagers pointed and whispered among themselves.

"In my opinion, this third son's family is really having a hard time. The third son is paralyzed, and his wife is so frail and weak, she's no help at all. The eldest son is mentally challenged, and the youngest son... this adopted daughter of theirs is also mentally challenged; she actually talks to the pot!"

The woman clicked her tongue and spat out sunflower seed shells all over the floor.

Da'an seemed completely oblivious to the noise outside, still engrossed in watching the radio. Suddenly, his hand moved swiftly and steadily, his long, slender fingers weaving across the complex circuit board with incredible speed.

Xiao An ran up to the women, her face flushed with anger, "Get lost! My brother isn't stupid, he can definitely fix it!"

"Big brother is the best!"

Nuannuan also ran out angrily, and with a wave of her little hand, Xiao Hei rushed towards the women.

Old Mrs. Gu and Zhang Zhaodi suffered quite a bit here before.

Upon seeing the black crow, the women forgot all their gossip and turned to run away.

"If you can fix this radio, I'll take your surname!"

Aunt Wang said angrily, but her pace was not slow.

Nuannuan pouted, "Why do you want me to take your surname! Give me money!"

Xiao An shouted, "If my older brother can fix the radio, you can each give me five yuan!"

Aunt Wang curled her lip, "Then it can't be fixed?"

"I'll give you five dollars!"

"You little brat, how old are you? You're just a liar. You have five dollars?"

Su Xiulan walked up to the children, her face turning cold. "I have one!"

As she spoke, she pulled out five yuan from her pocket, a brand new one, and asked, "What about yours?"

Aunt Wang's brow twitched. Aunt Zhang egged her on, "Look at how broken that radio is! How could it possibly be repaired? Besides, if it could be fixed, would they throw it away at the junkyard? A new one costs a hundred yuan! And you'd need a coupon!"

This is an extremely expensive item; there are only a few in the village.

Most people wouldn't be willing to buy it.

Aunt Wang thought it made sense and immediately straightened her back.

"Say yes! This is free money!"

Su Xiulan looked at Aunt Zhang with a half-smile, "I see you're quite eager to pick up money too, how about you join in?"

Aunt Zhang's smile vanished instantly. She glanced at the silent, clueless Da'an, but still dared not gamble.

If you lose, that's five yuan, enough to cut five pounds of meat.

"……I"

"You don't think I'll lose either, do you?" Aunt Wang's expression immediately changed, and she looked like she was about to turn hostile.

Aunt Zhang quickly replied, "How could that be! A bet is fine! But if you bet with both of us, each of us who loses gives us five yuan!"

Su Xiulan sneered, "Fine!"

"Then we need to set a time! Just in case you go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy a new one..."

These two women aren't completely brainless.

Su Xiulan was also at a loss. She turned and walked to Da'an's side. Seeing that her son's face was calm and he seemed not to hear what they were saying at all, she patted her son's shoulder and said, "Da'an, don't listen to their nonsense. Do whatever you want. It doesn't matter whether you can fix it or not."

Nuannuan blinked her big, bright eyes, "Brother can definitely fix it!"

The little girl clenched her fist and gave a thumbs-up as she spoke.

"Tomorrow morning!"

The two women didn't give Su Xiulan time to discuss it. "If it's not better by tomorrow morning, you have to give each of us five yuan!"

Su Xiulan... in fact, she wasn't sure herself either.

Su Xiulan felt a pang of sadness. Watching her eldest son's retreating figure, she walked over and patted his shoulder. "Da'an, don't feel pressured. Do whatever you want, Mom supports you. You can even take it apart for fun."

Da'an didn't even look up, muttering something that sounded like electricity.