"And then what happened?"

Zhao's eyes lit up. She imagined the scene in her mind and couldn't help but laugh.

But more than anything, she wanted to know what other interesting things were going to happen.

Qin Yulin would never tell her about these embarrassing incidents.

"Later, Dad came up with a plan. He put all the chicks on his bed and made him hug them like a mother hen. Before long, he couldn't stand it and said that he was a human and not a mother hen. Dad made him protect them for half the night. From then on, my older brother never dared to hide the chicks again."

Seeing that Zhao was interested, Qin smiled and told her about the past.

These are all embarrassing incidents involving Qin Yulin.

And the person who cured him was his own father.

The two chatted happily as they prepared the meal in the kitchen.

When Qin Tianhai and Zhang returned, they were both taken aback to find Zhan Qi and Luo Qing there.

Why are these two chopping wood at home?

Look at the neatly stacked firewood; they've chopped all the wood.

"Uncle, Aunt, you're back."

Zhan Qi spoke with a smile.

Luo Qing smiled shyly and called out, "Uncle, Aunt."

"Come inside and warm yourself by the fire. I'll go check if dinner is ready."

Zhang said with a smile.

Qin Tianhai said gently, "Thank you for your hard work. Please come in."

Qin Tianhai has returned, so naturally we must entertain the two of them.

Luo Qing and Zhan Qi followed Qin Tianhai inside.

Qin Tianhai wiped the water off his hands and reached his hands toward the brazier to warm them.

He took both of their actions into account.

Qin Tianhai was talkative and soon began to speak with Luo Qingzhanqi.

When Zhang arrived at the kitchen, she found that her daughter and daughter-in-law had almost finished preparing the meal.

"Why did these two come together?"

Ms. Zhang was somewhat confused.

Zhao said with a smile, "Mother, it's a coincidence. Come and warm your hands by the fire first."

Luo Qing arrived first.

Zhang looked at Qin, who explained, "Luo Qing has a daughter named Luo Sisi. The Animal Skin Gang is all men. A while ago, Sisi was terrified when she first came to the menstrual area. My son and I happened to be visiting her and taught her a lesson. Now that Luo Qing is back, he probably knows about this and is here to thank me."

“Those animal hides were all sent by him. They are a very important gift to us, but they should be normal for Luo Qing. He is generous and easygoing, so I accepted them. I will return the favor when I have the chance.”

Qin knew from Zhang's expression that she had misunderstood, so she explained.

Zhang cared about her and didn't want her to be lonely for the rest of her life.

Qin understood everything, but she no longer cared about romantic feelings. All she wanted was to protect her precious baby so that he could grow up happily and healthily, without any worries about food or drink.

Luo Qing is a seasoned businessman, and working with him can earn you a sum of money every year.

Luo Qing has experience in business, and if she wants to expand her business, she will definitely need to learn from Luo Qing and ask for his advice.

"So that's how it is."

Zhang understood; it was a case of unrequited love.

"Why is Zhanqi delivering things again?"

Zhang muttered to himself.

Qin replied more naturally, "Guai Bao saved his clan. They worship monkeys, and Zhan Yang often calls Guai Bao the Monkey God."

Zhan Qi came to give gifts, firstly out of gratitude, and secondly because the Zhan family worships monkeys and considers Qin Jin'an to be the monkey god, which can be seen as a way of expressing their feelings.

Zhang understood that her daughter didn't want romantic feelings, so she felt that Zhan Qi and Luo Qing had reasons for their relationship—because of gratitude and repaying a debt of kindness—but she never thought it was because they wanted to please her.

"So that's how it is."

Zhang did not intend to expose this point.

She then asked Qin Jin'an, "Where's our Yu Bao?"

When the children were mentioned, Qin's eyes softened, and she replied with a smile, "My darling and Sisi went outside to play."

"Dinner's almost ready, I'll go call them back."

Zhang got up and walked outside.

She wasn't familiar with Luo Sisi. Luo Sisi was a grown woman, and her mind was different from a child's. It wasn't that she thought too badly of her, but she wouldn't feel at ease without seeing her in person.

Qin nodded.

When Zhang went out, he saw people at the workshop.

A group of children were playing, adding a lively and bustling atmosphere to the village.

Zhang's eyes were kind; this game of eagle catching chicks was indeed the most beloved game for all children.

The child leading the group is Luo Sisi.

She must have felt a lot of pressure playing the eagle.

Her baby fish actually played the role of a mother hen...

Her little face turned red from running.

The children who came formed a long line, their screams and laughter making anyone who heard them laugh.

Children's happiness is so simple and pure.

Luo Sisi deliberately went easy on them, but was also very strict at times. The thrill of almost not being able to escape excited all the children.

Luo Sisi saw Zhang Shi, a kind old lady whose eyes were fixed on Yu Bao. Luo Sisi guessed that Zhang Shi must be Yu Bao's maternal grandmother.

It's probably time to eat.

Luo Sisi began to exert her strength, breaking through Yu Bao's 'mother hen' defenses and grabbing the chicks behind her one by one to end the game.

"Sister Sisi, you're amazing!"

"Fish Baby, we'll definitely run even faster next time."

"Goodbye, Fish Baby..."

Everyone was still chatting and laughing, one sentence after another, before saying goodbye and going home.

"Yu Bao, Si Si, let's go home for dinner."

Zhang smiled and reached out to hug Qin Jin'an, lifting him up in one go.

Qin Jin'an blushed: "Grandma, I can walk by myself now..."

Everyone loved to hug her, and Qin Jin'an suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

“Yu Bao isn’t heavy, Grandma can still carry him.”

Zhang pinched Qin Jin'an's rosy, soft cheeks and said with affection.

The whole family loves to hold her. Usually, her son and daughter hold her the most, while she holds her less often. This is a rare occasion, so they can carry her wherever they want.

“Sisi, come here.”

Zhang even reached out to take Luo Sisi's hand.

Luo Sisi was a little embarrassed to reach out her hand. She envied Qin Jin'an. Her maternal grandparents' family didn't like her, and when they came to her home, they would only ask her father for money.

Her grandparents passed away long ago.

She was rarely held. She was raised like a son when she was little, and she didn't need to be held when she grew up. But when Zhang reached out and took her hand, she felt a warmth in her heart.

I wish this was her maternal grandmother too.

"Grandma, can I come and play with Yu Bao often in the future?"

Luo Sisi inquired about Zhang's situation.

Zhang nodded: "Sure, Yu Bao loves making friends."

She had just observed that Luo Sisi was a grown woman who was protective and caring towards Qin Jin'an. As long as she was genuinely good to Qin Jin'an, Zhang Shi would be at ease.

Qin Jin'an loves making friends; all the children in the village are her friends, and she also has many animal friends.

"Sister Sisi, it was so much fun playing with you. You're welcome to come play with me anytime."

Qin Jin'an was also very happy to play games with Luo Sisi; it was so much fun.

Luo Sisi nodded with a smile. She was also very happy. Zhan Qi was alone, but she and her father were two people. It was a powerful alliance. Aunt Yu was from her family, and Yu Bao was destined to be her younger sister.

Back home, Qin and Zhao were setting out the meal. Zhang went to fetch hot water and helped Luo Sisi and Qin Jin'an wash their hands. Zhang smiled kindly and said, "Illness enters through the mouth. You can only eat if your hands are clean. Good health prevents illness."