Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1354: Second Senior Brother Seeks Help

The second eldest brother’s family arrived the latest, and everyone could clearly see that they had something on their minds.

Wang Manchun was stunned for a moment when he saw the festival gifts Xinyan prepared for the master and mistress.

After exchanging pleasantries, everyone dispersed, and since Xinyan and Shen Guqing were both pregnant, the two sisters didn’t let them into the kitchen.

Wang Manchun approached Xinyan and handed her a red envelope: "Sister, this is a red envelope from your second eldest brother for the baby in your belly."

Xinyan didn’t hold back, smiling as she accepted the red envelope: "Then I won’t be polite. I’m really envious of this little guy; he already has pocket money."

The eldest brother saw this and also came over: "Since your second eldest brother gave one, I, as the eldest brother, can’t do any less."

Of course, they wouldn’t be unfair, and one was also given to Shen Guqing, stating it was for the little guy in her belly.

For a time, the small courtyard was filled with joy.

Mr. Du watched the comings and goings of his disciples and grandchildren, then turned to his wife and sighed: "Luckily, I, Du Wenbin, accepted a few outstanding apprentices, otherwise, we would be much lonelier."

Previously, they could explain it by saying they liked quietness, but now that they’re old, their sons and daughters can’t be with them. Without these apprentices, they truly couldn’t imagine their lives.

During the New Year festivities, they might only be able to find amusement in bitterness by looking at each other.

After a while, the second eldest brother Wang Manchun came back to Xinyan: "Sister, can I ask you something?"

Xinyan had already noticed that the second eldest brother had something on his mind, and now seeing him finally willing to speak: "Go ahead."

Wang Manchun took a deep breath: "Sister, can you still get your hands on any ginseng?"

Xinyan looked up at the second eldest brother: "When do you need it?"

She initially wanted to ask who needed it, but realized that asking in such a way was inappropriate, so she changed her words.

Wang Manchun’s eyes lit up when he heard Xinyan’s question, and he said eagerly: "As soon as possible, can you find some?"

Xinyan nodded: "Are there any specific requirements? I mean the age of the ginseng."

Wang Manchun rubbed his hands: "If possible, preferably over sixty or seventy years old, if not, then at least around fifty years old; if it’s too young, its efficacy won’t be sufficient."

Xinyan thought for a moment: "I really have a processed ginseng root, the age should be around eighty. It was meant for emergencies, but since you’re in a hurry, you can take it first."

Upon hearing the younger sister’s words, Wang Manchun was so relieved that he didn’t know what to say: "Sister, the second eldest brother won’t be polite with you, I was worrying about this ginseng issue. Now I can have a peaceful New Year."

With the ginseng issue resolved, Wang Manchun finally had the mood to talk.

It turns out that Wang Manchun’s distant uncle participated in the revolution early in life and stayed in the South after liberation. He had many latent illnesses due to wartime injuries, but a few years ago, because of his stubborn temper, he was schemed against.

Fortunately, someone extended a helping hand, but the family was still sent to work on a farm. A few years after leaving the farm, they never returned to the South, but directly went back to Beijing.

Later, during a family gathering, the uncle’s sons learned he was a doctor and a favored disciple of Mr. Du, so they sought him out.

The treatment was going fairly well, but recently, a junior in that uncle’s family made a mistake, and the old man became so angry that it affected his health, requiring urgent ginseng treatment.

Upon knowing the circumstances: "Then, second eldest brother, come home with me this afternoon to retrieve it."

Wang Manchun gratefully said: "Sister, then the second eldest brother won’t be polite with you. I’ll first have them settle with you at the market price, and if they get hold of some, I’ll send it to you."

Xinyan waved her hand: "Just take it and use it. Later, I’ll ask Jinxuan to have his friends find some for me; they should have some connections."

Still, the same words apply, there’s strength in numbers. The eldest sister-in-law and the second sister-in-law brought the daughters-in-law from both families together, and they quickly set the table with food.

Xinyan saw the elder sister holding the mistress’s arm: "Elder sister, I brought you two jars of plum candy I made myself. Later, when you have morning sickness, suck on one to see if it helps."