Wang Wu, scanning quickly over the replied, more or less had an idea why his boss was frowning earlier.
Miss Xiao Xi probably just wants some pocket money to buy some knickknacks, said Wang Wu hesitantly in a low voice after a whilte. After all, girls her age all enjoyed buying some cute knickknacks.
Gu Shao did not respond to him but clicked opened another article that he had just downloaded.
The meaning of giving pocket money to your children.
It was normal for a child to want to have pocket money by a certain age. Giving your child pocket money isnt an encourage for them to splurge or to compete with others. It is an opportunity for them to decide on how to spend their money and learn how to plan ahead
Okay, this one wasnt half bad.
Gu Shao nodded silently.
***
Wang Wu had yet to recover from his shocked state when he saw Mr. Gu made another call.
It was a call to Gu Feng.
Gu Feng picked up on the other end after two rings.
Whats the matter, Lao Er?* asked Gu Feng.
Are you busy right now?
No, not too busy. What is it? Gu Feng sounded serious.
Gu Shao rarely called him up, especially at this hour. He figured Gu Shao must have something important to say to him.
How much do you give Gu Yanxiao for his pocket money? asked Gu Shao.
Gu Feng was every bit as surprised as Wang Wu, who chin almost fell off, when he heard Gu Shaos question.
Pocket money? Gu Feng was taken aback a little. When he recollected himself, he said, through his surprise, Your sister-in-law is the one in charge of Gu Yanxiaos pocket money. I have no idea how much he gets.
He added after a slight pause, Hang on, your sister-in-law happens to be next to me. Let me have her talk to you.
Wang Pei quickly took over the phone.
Hey, Lao Er.
Sister-in-law.
You are asking how much I give Gu Yanxiao for his pocket money?
Mmm, said Gu Shao. He just needed a frame of reference.
Wang Pei seemed to have thought about it for a couple of seconds before she went on to say, About 1,000 ~ 2,000 yuan.
Gu Shao raised his brows, A week?
Of course not. Thats for the month. Having said that, Wang Pei added, Well, not entirely. He will ask for more when he runs out and Ill give him more whenever he asks, just not a lot every time.
Pausing, Wang Pei went on to say, I wouldnt give him too much for pocket money.
We are paying for his food, clothes, and school. He doesnt need that much money on top of that. I dont want him to get into the habit of splurging if I give him too much. What if he picks up bad habits?
Besides, it wasnt like the Gus children ever ran out of money. When they need money, they could always get more from their grandpa.
Old Mr. Gu was very straight with his sons generation but very doting when it came to his grandchildren.
Wang Pei had tried to stop him a few times but Old Mr. Gu was always able to figure out ways to give the kids money. He would pay them to help him download an app, or pay them a reward for helping him nab some items on some software
The more Wang Pei thought about it, the more annoyed she got. You cant be too enabling on something like that! They would be too relaxed mentally when they dont have financial pressure.
Gu Shao nodded at Wang Peis words. He felt that what she said made a lot of sense.
Nevertheless, before Gu Shao could say anything, something seemed to have occurred to Wang Pei and she said, wait, are you asking because you are planning on giving Xixi pocket money?
Mmhmm.
Oh, thats totally different then. Totally different, said Wang Pei quickly as she quickly overturned everything she had just said. Girls are different than boys. You raise boys poorly but you raise girls richly.
Give her more money and raise her richly. Not needing to feel that she needed to one up someone else meant she wouldnt have to waste her time and effort thinking about one upping someone.
Besides, girls who are raised richly wont easily fall for small gifts in the future.
Wang Peis words reminded Gu Shao of something and he agreed with her totally.
That makes so much sense, sister-in-law, said Gu Shao seriously.
Wang Pei chuckled when she heard that. Right? We need to do Xixi right.
Gu Feng, who had been listening in next to Wang Pei chimed in, Right, raise her richly. Xixi had been through a lot in her old place. We shall not let that happened to her again.
Gu Shao agreed.
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Translator's notes:
Lao = old. Er = two. Gu Feng was referring to Gu Shao as second one because he was the second child.