Back home, Lin Yu pulled out two large "Big Ten" bills, giving one to Lin Miao and one to He Yu Shui.
One was his own little sister, and the other was his future sister-in-law. Lin Yu couldn't be stingy.
"Keep these for spending money. It's hot now, so eat and drink what you want, don't be stingy," the second Master Lin said, sounding quite wealthy.
"Yu Shui, make me a cup of tea, then you two can do whatever you want. I need to take a nap."
He Yu Shui, very obedient, went to make tea for Lin Yu.
Lin Miao also took out her books, waiting to go to He Yu Shui's house with her, so as not to disturb her brother's sleep.
"Little sister, when Zhuzi comes back, ask him to cook dinner tonight. You and Yu Shui can pick out some good dishes and eat at Yu Shui's place."
Lin Miao nodded. "I understand, brother."
Watching his two little sisters leave, Lin Yu looked up at the sky.
The weather was getting hotter and hotter. It was only the beginning of August, and at this rate, it would be hot for at least another month.
It seemed like he needed to go back to Linjia Village sometime soon. He could go deeper into the mountains this time, and check the water source there.
Yan Bu Gui watched Lin Yu walk into the backyard, shook his head in regret and headed home. Even watching the gate had lost its appeal.
"Old man, why are you back?" asked Third Aunt Yan, seeing Yan Bu Gui.
Yan Bu Gui sighed. "The second son of the Lin family bought a bicycle, a brand new Phoenix model."
Third Aunt Yan was taken aback. "What's so strange about that? The Lin family has three workers. Buying a bicycle is nothing. It probably only takes a month or two of their wages, right?"
Yan Bu Gui sneered. "Two months? You underestimate the Lin family. They make almost 200 yuan a month now."
"200 yuan a month? That's so much!" said Third Aunt Yan, surprised.
"Lin Wei Guo is a deputy section chief, making 99 yuan a month. He also gets 5 yuan in deputy section chief allowance, making it 104 yuan. Ye Yu Lan, a Level 4 clerk at the Nanluoguxiang Street Office, earns 56 yuan each month, the same level as a college graduate who just got their job."
"Lin Yu graduated from a technical secondary school and got a cadre position right away. He earns at least 33 yuan a month. You do the math, the Lin family earns over 190 yuan a month, so buying a bicycle is nothing."
Third Aunt Yan's eyes widened in astonishment. "Wow, the Lin family is even better off than Old Yi."
"Old Yi? Old Yi is nothing! The Lin family has three cadre positions!" Yan Bu Gui sneered, his eyes filled with disdain when Third Aunt Yan mentioned Yi Hai Zhong.
Old Yi earns a lot, so what? He's an old geezer with no children.
He, on the other hand, has three sons and a daughter.
"Lin Wei Guo is also a soldier. The Security Department has law enforcement powers. Besides, the second son of the Lin family has grown up now. You see, he carries a gun with him. He's not someone to mess with."
Yan Bu Gui analyzed it for Third Aunt Yan.
"If Old Yi ever goes against the Lin family, even Old Lady Lou can't save him."
"Old Yan, do you think Lin Yu's gun could be something Lin Wei Guo secretly brought back? After all, Lin Yu is so young, and he's only just started working. How could he get a gun?" Third Aunt Yan suddenly asked.
Yan Bu Gui glared at Third Aunt Yan, saying, "You are so naive! Do you think Lin Wei Guo is stupid or Lin Yu is stupid?"
"I think Lin Yu deliberately showed his gun, just to dig a hole for some people in our courtyard. I can't figure out how Lin Yu got a gun, but it must be legal."
Third Aunt Yan was stunned. "Old Yan, if that's the case, then the second son of the Lin family is pretty sneaky."
Yan Bu Gui nodded. "When the kids come home, I need to warn them to get along with the Lin family. If they can't get along, then at least don't offend them."
"Don't forget, the eldest son of the Lin family is still in the army. He's a tough guy who survived the Cold War. He hasn't retired all these years, so he must be an officer now."
Third Aunt Yan nodded, suddenly realizing. "Yes, in this situation, we really need to get along with the Lin family. What if we need to ask them for help in the future?"
"Old Yan, our Jie Cheng is three years older than the Lin family's daughter. Do you think we can make them a couple?"
Yan Bu Gui nearly choked on his own saliva when he heard this.
"Wife, I tell you, don't be stupid. Lin Miao will be a senior in high school this year. She's a surefire college material. Our eldest son hasn't even finished high school. How could he match her?"
"Besides, Lin Miao is the apple of Lin Wei Guo's eye. Our eldest son is nothing. Lin Wei Guo wouldn't approve."
Third Aunt Yan pouted, looking resentful. "What's wrong with our eldest son? Besides, who knows about love? If Lin Miao likes him, Lin Wei Guo can't stop them from being together."
"There's a saying, 'A good girl can't resist a persistent man.' Our eldest son and Lin Miao grew up together, they know each other well. Besides, if the eldest son marries Lin Miao, our whole family will benefit from it."
"Then, all three kids will have jobs. Who would dare to bully our family in the future?"
Yan Bu Gui didn't say anything after hearing Third Aunt Yan's analysis.
Although his reason told him this was wrong, his body didn't resist it.
After all, like Third Aunt Yan said, if the eldest son married Lin Miao, the Yan family would be the biggest beneficiaries.
"Achoo... Achoo..."
Just as Yan Da Ming was scheming against Lin Miao, the second Master Lin, who had just woken up, sneezed several times in a row.
"Damn it, I feel like some rogue is trying to harm me. Who dares to scheme against the second master."
Lin Yu got up, remembering that he had to invite Liu Lao Er and Yan Lao San, those two good-for-nothing scoundrels, to dinner tonight, so he had to prepare.
As he stepped out of the room, Lin Yu suddenly remembered that he had two sisters. Why keep the extra stuff for himself?
He walked to the kitchen and took a look. Besides the twenty or so pounds of wild boar meat, there were no other vegetables left.
He took out a dried wild chicken and wild rabbit from his space, then pushed his bicycle to the middle courtyard to find his sisters.
"Little sister, you and Yu Shui go home and steam some two-in-one steamed buns. I'm going to invite Second Uncle and Third Uncle for dinner tonight. I'll buy some vegetables. You and Yu Shui can get started first."
Then he turned to He Yu Shui and said, "Yu Shui, when Zhuzi comes back, ask him to cook. Make whatever you have in the house."