newbobooks 398: Huge sums of money flowing in
398: Huge sums of money flowing in
Xiao Qingdai handed over the red envelopes that Qingqing had received to a designated person for safekeeping.
This was her first New Year at home after being found, and the total amount of red envelopes she received far exceeded what the word "huge sum" could express.
My two uncles have already given away half of the cash they had at their disposal, and although the third uncle hasn't returned yet, he hasn't left with any money either.
It can be said that Qingqing's assets have now reached a point where it's dizzying to count them all.
Out of curiosity, Xiao Su dragged Xiao Xubai over that evening to ask about Frostfall.
After receiving the answer, he was incredulous until he heard it from Xiao Qingdai herself.
Although I guessed there would be many, this is still too many.
However, he then couldn't help feeling proud because he had contributed 300 million of that amount.
He knew that his older sister had set up a trust and fund for Qingqing, so he took advantage of the New Year to give Qingqing a little extra.
It seems that everyone thinks this way now.
Xiao Su felt very gratified, as if the money had been given to him.
The only thing that surprised him was that Xiaobai also took out 100 million.
In Xiao Su's mind, Xiao Xubai usually didn't have much contact with the Xiao family's business, he just taught or traveled around with archaeological projects, yet he was able to produce so much.
That money must have been his savings. Now, comparing it to his past behavior, I realize how extravagant I've always been.
Also, Xiao Su was a little worried that Xiao Xubai didn't have much money left, so he asked him about it on the way back together.
Xiao Xubai said he still had some.
Kyoto University treated him very well, giving him many extraordinary privileges.
He was given a house near the school, had the right to mobilize school resources, and was given unconditional funding for his project.
The only things that cost money in daily life are food, clothing, housing, and transportation, but the Xiao family takes care of all of these.
For example, when it comes to clothes, the Xiao family has a team of stylists who spend money to support them. They have the body data of each family member and study suitable styles.
Every quarter, we contact haute couture brands or purchase suitable new seasonal products, put together outfits, and then send them over.
Xiao Xubai hadn't bought clothes for himself in years, and he didn't have any extravagant hobbies, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to save so much.
He followed behind Xiao Su, his hands in his coat pockets, head down, his steps slow and deliberate as he walked back through the thin layer of snow.
"My older sister is very good to me, and I am very grateful to her." That's why he gave all his money to Qingqing.
His second and third brothers were both working hard for the Xiao family, but he was the only one who could continue to do what he loved.
Xiao Su didn't stop walking, and after a moment of silence, he sighed.
"Yes, my older sister is a bit of a looks-obsessed person. She likes pretty kids. You were prettier than the two of us when you were little, and you were younger, so she treated you the best."
"..."
Xiao Xubai was a little surprised. He touched his face and felt a cool sensation.
So it's because she's good-looking?
Xiao Xubai suddenly realized, belatedly, that because of this face, he had avoided getting beaten up a few times.
The next day, the second day of the Lunar New Year.
Xiao Su was going to visit relatives or business partners he was on good terms with for the New Year.
He had been doing these things for a very long time, so he was very skilled at it.
The gifts had been prepared in advance and loaded into the car. He told Xiao Qingdai and then left with his people.
Similarly, many people will come to the Xiao family today.
A few years ago, Xiao Qingdai was in poor health, and most of the people who came could not see her. Now that she is in good health, the number of people visiting her has increased.
People outside are incredibly curious about the Xiao family, so on the first day of the New Year's greetings, they all came without prior arrangement.
The Fu family across the street is similar.
Because the old man moved here, all the family's long-standing friends who were on good terms with the Fu family also came here.
Someone came to the door early in the morning. Xiao Qingdai was too busy to go, so she told Xiao Xubai in advance to take Qingqing out to play after she woke up.
Xiao Xubai was very obedient and would check on Qingqing every now and then to see if she had woken up.
On the umpteenth time I went to check on her, the little girl finally woke up, staring blankly with her eyes open.
She is always very quiet when she gets up. She opens her eyes, changes her position, and stares blankly for a while. After calming down, she sits up and starts getting dressed. She is very well-behaved.
Xiao Xubai entered at this time.
He picked up the clothes he had prepared in advance and awkwardly put them on Qingqing.
After putting on the sweater, the little girl felt it was a bit tight around her neck, so she tugged at it. After a while, that familiar tightness returned to her neck.
Xiao Xubai didn't notice that he was picking out socks for Qingqing.
Actually, there's a pair of white ones by the bed.
However, he had his own understanding of fashion. He felt that since Qingqing was wearing a pink dress today, she should wear pink socks as well.
The little dumpling turned its neck uncomfortably and called out to its uncle, who was examining the socks.
When the latter turned around and saw Qingqing, he felt something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
It wasn't until she said her neck hurt that I realized I had put my clothes on backwards.
He helped Qingqing take it off and put it back on from a different angle.
He dawdled and took more than ten minutes to put on his clothes.
You should know that Qingqing usually only takes six or seven minutes to dress herself. With Xiao Qingdai's help, it can be shortened to three minutes.
The little girl was very considerate and didn't say anything, quietly going to wash up.