Chu Youning gave it a squeeze. It was quite light.
It was neither gold nor silver.
She opened it for a look, a little surprised, then instantly changed her tune. "Since these things are no use to you right now, your aunt will keep them safe for you first. When you're older, I'll return every last one exactly as it is."
Chu Youning looked at Little Wukong with eyes full of apology and tenderness.
She didn't want to accept them either.
But those were the deeds to shops on the busiest street in the Capital.
Even a small management fee each year would amount to a considerable profit.
"You don't have to give them back, Aunt." Little Wukong couldn't help yawning. "Are you going back, Aunt? Can you take me with you? Fourth Brother and I agreed to play together."
"You're already sleepy, and you still want to play?"
Chu Youning helplessly rubbed Little Wukong's head, his hair now tied into two little tufts.
The next instant.
She told him to hold on tight.
She scooped him up and vanished into the deep darkness of the night.
The streets and alleys were bustling on New Year's Eve.
But neither Chu Youning nor Little Wukong had time to pay attention.
The two soon arrived at the Jiang Residence.
The whole family was gathered in Lin Xiangyin's room, eating hot pot in a warm, harmonious atmosphere.
Every so often, however, Lin Xiangyin would send someone out to see whether Chu Youning had arrived.
After Chu Youning took Little Wukong back to the Princess's Residence for a quick stop, the two entered the Jiang Residence carrying several boxes apiece, and the entire family hurried out to welcome them.
"Father, Mother, your New Year gifts!"
"These are for Eldest Brother, Second Brother, Third Brother