You need to raise your pet using a system [Era]

Chapter 171 No Ifs

Lu Mingdong obediently raised his hand.

"I'll keep the books!"

He had managed money once before in Jiang'an City, but he found it very unpleasant.

Spending money requires considering various issues, but keeping accounts only requires recording the actual situation.

Lu Yuanqing nodded and said, "Okay, then Gu Baoxia, you will be in charge of managing the money and tickets."

"Ah!" Gu Baoxia hadn't expected to suddenly receive such an important message.

"Isn't it you who manages the money? Otherwise, you could give it to the brigade leader. Are you really giving it to me?"

Who would entrust a stack of money and tickets to her management without worrying about anything else?

What if it gets lost? Where will you go to cry?

Lu Yuanqing is really carefree.

The easygoing Lu Yuanqing said, "Otherwise, why would I send you on this business trip? Of course, it's to get things done!"

"Alright, here's the money and the tickets. You and Xiaodong will be in charge of all expenses along the way. You two need to reconcile the accounts with me every day. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. Of course, you can also ask Xiaodong; he's done this before and is familiar with it!"

Gu Baoxia tremblingly took the cloth bag, and as if suddenly remembering where they were, she quickly stuffed the bag into her pocket, her palms pressed tightly against the pocket.

Upon seeing this, Lu Yuanqing immediately rolled his eyes. What was he doing, acting like he was saying, "I have money, don't try to rob me"?

Even Lu Mingdong and Lu Mingnan hesitated to speak when they saw her like this.

Unable to bear it any longer, Lu Yuanqing said, "First of all, don't be so nervous, otherwise anyone with eyes can tell that you have money on you."

"Secondly," Lu Mingnan continued, "Aunt Baoxia, the first thing you should do after receiving the money is to count it and confirm the amount with your third uncle!"

Gu Baoxia blushed instantly as she watched him hold up one finger to explain things to her.

"Oh! Oh! I'll count right away!"

It's really embarrassing to be instructed by a little kid!

Lu Yuanqing raised an eyebrow and glanced at Lu Mingnan, noticing the smug look on his face. He then patted the back of Lu Mingnan's head.

Lu Mingnan felt the weight on his head and became even more smug. "Isn't Third Uncle smart? Fourth Uncle did the same thing last time and got scolded by you. I remember it all perfectly well!"

What he meant was that he remembered and learned it; he was smart and wouldn't make the same mistake again.

Can……

Lu Yuanqing: "..." Smart and still ranked last?

Lu Mingdong: "..." Is he saying that Fourth Uncle is stupid?

Gu Baoxia panicked: "..." Was she going to get scolded too?

After the minor incident, since it was the starting station, there was no issue with delays. About ten minutes before five o'clock, we were already checking tickets and boarding the train.

As Lu Yuanqing led his group, carrying large and small bags, struggling to walk up into the crowded carriage, he once again complained in his heart about this era when it was impossible to buy a sleeper berth.

These days, sleeper berths are scarce, and without connections and influence, you simply can't buy one.

Going to Jiang'an City is fine, since it's not very far away.

But it's different in Guangdong Province.

This trip will require them to spend two days and one night on the train.

Such a long journey, plus the inevitable delays.

As Lu Yuanqing sat in his seat, he already imagined the agonizing final moments.

Fortunately, they bought seats in the same group, so they sat in one carriage.

Lu Yuanqing sighed helplessly, letting the still somewhat nervous Gu Baoxia sit in the innermost seat. "It's just a little money, no need to be so nervous. If you're this nervous, only a fool wouldn't be able to tell."

"What do you mean, 'a little bit'!" Gu Baoxia shouted, then realized where she was. She lowered her voice and said, "This is three hundred yuan, plus dozens of kilograms of grain coupons and more than ten kilograms of meat coupons. If I lose it, I can't afford to pay for it even if I sell myself!"

Lu Yuanqing is really something, giving her so much money and tickets all at once. Couldn't he have given it to her once a day? At least she wouldn't have to worry about not being able to afford to pay it back.

Lu Yuanqing, who was looking for an easy life, blinked innocently and said, "Show the same effort you put into hiding grain, don't be a coward!"

You are Gu Baoxia, who had the original owner completely under your thumb!

Gu Baoxia paused, quickly glanced at the others opposite her, and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that they were all captivated by the scenes inside and outside the train.

"We agreed not to mention this again!"

She had saved so much grain, but hadn't even figured out a way to monetize it. Lu Yuanqing threatened her and took away most of it. She cursed Lu Yuanqing for a long time back then.

Since Lu Yuanqing didn't attempt a second robbery, nor did he publicize the incident to his mother, her scolding went from three times a day to once every three days.

Lu Yuanqing smiled and said, "There's really no need to be nervous. When I took Yuanbo and the others to Jiang'an City to buy piglets, they were in charge of the money and ration coupons. They took turns managing the money, and even Xiaodong managed it. They're so young and they can manage money so well, what are you afraid of?"

Gu Baoxia: "...You're so carefree!"

Lu Yuanqing: "..." He probably didn't realize that there was a big difference between the two. The expenses for going to Guangdong Province were much higher than those for going to Jiang'an City.

So what if you're carefree!

It's just that he can afford to pay the compensation, which is why he's not so nervous.

If he only has a few dollars on him, he might have to worry about being robbed.

Clang clang

When the train arrived at the departure point, it began to move slowly.

They finally set off for Guangdong Province.

Looking out the car window at the scenery rushing past, Lu Yuanqing couldn't help but imagine the current development of Guangdong Province.

Today, the West imposes a blockade on China, while domestically it faces technological backwardness, low productivity, low level of industrialization, and a weak economic foundation.

Because of its low level of industrialization, when it borrowed that astronomical sum from its partner countries, it mainly used agricultural products and minerals as repayment materials.

Especially for grain, the peak repayment period was during the three years of famine.

Only those who have experienced such hardship can truly understand the bitterness of it.

"Third Uncle, I'm hungry!"

Lu Mingnan tugged at Lu Yuanqing's sleeve.

Lu Yuanqing was also pulled back to reality by this.

He shook his head, trying to clear away all the feelings in his mind. He knew he didn't have that much ability and couldn't change anything, so he just needed to focus on the present.

After figuring it out, Lu Yuanqing smiled, tugged at Lu Mingnan's little ear, and said, "You forgot? Gu Baoxia is the accountant in charge of the money now. If you're hungry, just go find her!"

Gu Baoxia: "..." For some reason, she had an urge not to manage the money.

Lu Yuanqing watched with a smile as Lu Mingnan tugged at Gu Baoxia's sleeve again, showing no intention of helping. He then looked out the window once more.

If his system wasn't useless, but incredibly powerful, would he make the decision he least wanted to make?

Lu Yuanqing didn't know.

Fortunately, there are no "what ifs," after all, he was just an ordinary person!