Immediately afterward, the system issued another notification:
【Ding! The system has detected that the host has demonstrated filial devotion toward a collateral elder relative (uncle), triggering the “Filial Piety Reward” mechanism!】
【Cash Gift: 500 yuan, returned fivefold, for a total of 2,500 yuan deposited into the host’s account!】
【Physical Gift: 2 cartons of Zhonghua cigarettes, returned fivefold, for a total of 10 cartons stored in the system space!】
【Other Gifts: Returned fivefold and stored in the system space!】
【Note: The reward multiplier for collateral elders is lower than that for direct-line elders, but once a certain amount accumulates, it may trigger an additional “Family Harmony” reward!】
Lu Changfu suppressed his excitement and continued chatting calmly with his grandfather and uncle on the surface.
He secretly checked the system space, and sure enough, 26 cartons of Zhonghua cigarettes, along with a large quantity of fruits, beverages, and other items, were neatly arranged inside.
If he sold these items for cash, it would be another considerable sum of money!
“Changfu,” his grandfather, Lu Futeng, said earnestly as he held his grandson’s hand. “You’ve really made something of yourself now, and Grandpa is happy for you. But you should still be careful with your money. Don’t spend it too freely…”
“I know, Grandpa.” Lu Changfu smiled and nodded, but inwardly, he was already calculating which relatives he should visit next. His maternal grandparents, uncles, aunts… They were all direct-line or collateral elders. If he gave each of them some money and gifts, based on these reward rates…
Just as he was thinking about this, his phone vibrated.
He took it out and saw a bank notification. Sure enough, another 10,500 yuan had been deposited into his account (8,000 + 2,500).
It seemed the system was really serious this time!
“Changfu,” his uncle, Lu Jianye, said somewhat awkwardly, “Um… Jinyong hasn’t really turned out well. We have two grandchildren to support now, so the expenses are quite high… If you happen to have any job opportunities available, could you…”
Lu Changfu glanced at his cousin, who was sitting in the corner playing on his phone, and felt a wave of annoyance.
His cousin had been spoiled by his grandmother since childhood. He was lazy and good-for-nothing, and now he was dragging his family along while relying on his parents for support. Yet he still had the nerve to make his uncle ask for help?
“Uncle,” he said tactfully, “I’m still in the early stages of starting my own business, so I don’t really have any suitable positions available. But…”
After thinking for a moment, he took another 500 yuan from his wallet.
“Take this. Buy the kids something to eat.”
Lu Jianye hurriedly waved his hands. “No, no, no! That’s not what I meant! I was hoping to find Jinyong a proper job…”
“Dad!” Lu Jinyong suddenly interrupted. “What can I even do? I don’t have an education or any skills…”
Looking at his good-for-nothing cousin, Lu Changfu suddenly found the situation amusing.
How much would the system return for the 500 yuan he had casually given him?
Sure enough, after Lu Jianye reluctantly accepted the 500 yuan, the system notification sounded again:
【Ding! The system has detected that the host has provided financial assistance to his cousin’s family (indirect filial piety), triggering the “Filial Piety Reward” mechanism!】
【Cash Gift: 500 yuan, returned threefold, for a total of 1,500 yuan deposited into the host’s account!】
【Note: The multiplier for indirect filial piety is lower, but it helps maintain family harmony!】
Although it was only three times the amount, every little bit counted.
Lu Changfu was in an excellent mood. He chatted with his grandfather for a while longer before finally getting up to say goodbye.
After leaving his uncle’s house and returning to the car, Lu Changfu let out a long sigh of relief, an uncontrollable smile appearing on his face.
“What’s wrong?” Chen Lili couldn’t help asking. “You look… really happy?”
Lu Changfu glanced at her and, unusually, did not respond coldly.
“Yeah. Seeing that Grandpa is doing well made me pretty happy.”
His answer surprised Chen Lili.
She had originally thought that someone like Lu Changfu, a “nouveau riche,” probably wouldn’t have much affection for his family. But just now at his uncle’s house, the concern and filial devotion he showed toward his grandfather didn’t seem fake.