As she spoke, she took out the packet of "special seeds" from the bamboo basket and deliberately waved it in front of Lin Moli: "These are the seeds. See, they're different from ordinary seeds, aren't they?"

Lin Moli's eyes were immediately drawn to the seeds, and she reached out to take some: "Sister Wanqiu, could you give me some seeds? I'd like to try planting some too."

Lin Wanqiu deliberately feigned hesitation: "This...isn't that a bit inappropriate? These seeds are very rare; I don't even have enough for myself."

"Oh, Sister Wanqiu, please give me some!" Lin Moli tugged at her arm and started to plead again. "Just a little bit, enough for me to plant a small plot of land. I'll never forget your kindness in the future, and I'll share half of the money from selling the vegetables with you!"

Lin Wanqiu sneered inwardly, but pretended to be persuaded on the surface: "Well... alright, I'll give you a little, but you mustn't tell anyone."

She opened the paper package and gave Lin Moli a small handful of "special seeds." Lin Moli took the seeds as if they were a treasure, quickly hiding them in her pocket, her face beaming with joy: "Thank you, Sister Wanqiu! You're so kind! I'll definitely repay you in the future!"

Seeing her smug look, Lin Wanqiu thought to herself—just wait, Lin Moli, you'll know the "benefits" of these seeds in a few days!

The two lingered by the vegetable garden for a while longer. Lin Moli kept asking about planting techniques, but Lin Wanqiu deliberately gave her irrelevant answers to brush her off. Seeing that it was getting late, Lin Moli reluctantly said goodbye to Lin Wanqiu, clutching the "special seeds" and leaving contentedly.

Watching her retreating figure, Lin Wanqiu's face revealed a mocking smile. She knew that Lin Moli would definitely plant the seeds immediately, waiting to harvest the vegetables and sell them for money. But she didn't know that what awaited her was a "surprise"—the vegetables grown from those "special seeds" would not only be unwanted, but would also cause her a lot of hardship.

She turned and walked home, the moonlight casting a long shadow on her. She knew this was just the beginning; more troubles would come her way, such as Old Mrs. Shen, Zhang Lan, and the yet-to-be-seen Zhao Jianjun. But she wasn't afraid—she had her spatial ability, Nian An, and Shen Tingzhou secretly protecting her. As long as her family worked together, there was no difficulty they couldn't overcome, and they could live a happy life in this harsh era.

When she got home, Nian'an was already awake and sitting on the bed waiting for her. Seeing her return, Nian'an immediately rushed over: "Mommy! Where did you go? I was so scared!"

Lin Wanqiu quickly picked him up and kissed his forehead: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, Mommy went to find you something delicious. Look what Mommy brought you?"

She took a piece of milk candy from her pocket and handed it to Nian'an. Nian'an's eyes lit up. She took the candy, carefully unwrapped it, put it in her mouth, and smiled with her eyes narrowed: "So sweet! Mom, did Dad buy this?"

Lin Wanqiu felt a pang of sadness and nodded, "Yes, Dad asked someone to bring it to you. When Dad comes back, let's eat milk candy together, okay?"

"Okay!" Nian'an nodded vigorously, leaned against Lin Wanqiu's chest, and fell asleep quickly with a milk candy in her mouth.

Lin Wanqiu, holding Nian'an, sat on the edge of the bed, gazing at the moonlight outside the window. She knew tomorrow would be a new day, and also the beginning of Lin Moli's "surprise." She was prepared to watch Lin Moli's attempt to steal a chicken backfire. At the same time, she was also scheming about how to deal with Old Madam Shen and Zhang Lan, how to make them stop bullying her and Nian'an, and how to make their little family better and better.

Moonlight streamed through the window, illuminating Lin Wanqiu and Nian'an, warm and bright. Lin Wanqiu gently patted Nian'an's back, her heart filled with hope—she believed that as long as she worked hard and didn't give up, she would definitely be able to bring Nian'an back, wait for Shen Tingzhou to return, and reunite the family to live a happy and fulfilling life.