"We're back!" Li Rouniang called out as she entered the courtyard.

"Mom!" Several children rushed out and pounced on her.

Sanni and Xiaoshan can already walk shakily. They stretched out their two little hands and walked towards Li Rouniang. Li Rouniang went over and picked one up in each arm, while Xiuer also picked up Xiaocao.

"Have you two been good today?" Li Rouniang asked the two older sisters while holding the two younger ones.

“Of course we’ve always been good. We even helped Grandpa with chores today,” Erni said confidently, patting her chest.

Seeing this scene before him, Li Si's heart softened as well.

"You're back." Old Man Mo came out and was taken aback when he saw Li Si.

“That’s right, Brother Li bought some food and drinks today, so we don’t need to cook. We can eat at home. Originally, we should be treating him to thank him for finding us this job. But it feels a bit awkward to let him treat us,” Li Rou Niang said with a smile.

Li Si handed the food box to Old Man Mo.

Li Rouniang and Xiuer helped tidy up, and then Da Ni and Er Ni went to find Dahe and Erhe. The whole family sat down together for dinner.

"Sister, how was work there today? Were you two bullied?" Erhe asked.

"Of course not, how could we be bullied when we just arrived? How are you all doing today?" Li Rouniang replied with a smile.

"The land has been mostly cultivated; I'm thinking of buying some seeds tomorrow," Dahe said.

"That's good. You've got the land deeds and everything all sorted out. We'll have a harvest this fall," Li Rou Niang said with a smile.

"Brother Li, please eat more vegetables," Xiu'er said, putting food on Li Si's plate.

Li Rouniang glanced at it and belatedly realized something, but she didn't point it out; she was happy to see it happen.

Li Si felt that Xiu'er was being a bit enthusiastic, but thought that perhaps she was thanking him for helping her find a job.

"Dad, you should eat more too." Li Rouniang put some food on Old Man Mo's plate.

Old Man Mo still felt uneasy, even though he had convinced himself that he could accept Li Si, and judging from Li Si's behavior, it seemed that Li Rou Niang also had feelings for him.

Such attentiveness, if it were because Li Si was good to Li Rou Niang, wouldn't be entirely unacceptable.

After all, he still hoped that Li Rouniang could be happy.

"Uncle Li, Mom said you work in the government office, so you must be very capable," Erni asked.

This was taught to her by Da Ni. Er Ni didn't realize anything, but Da Ni was older and closer to Old Man Mo, so she naturally understood something vaguely.

So she had Erni call Li Si "Uncle" to see his reaction; it was also a test. If Li Si told them to call him "Uncle" or "Mom" and change their address, she would understand.

Of course, why not shout it herself? She couldn't bring herself to do it. This kind of thing had to be done by her simple-minded but physically strong younger sister, Erni!

"It's not that amazing. After all, there are always people more capable than you." Although Erni was just a child, he didn't give a perfunctory answer and answered seriously. However, Erni calling him "uncle" made him feel a little uncomfortable. He was afraid that Li Rouniang had taught him to do it, and perhaps Rouniang didn't have those feelings for him.

Thinking about it this way made me quite disappointed, but I didn't show it on my face. I chatted briefly with the Dahe brothers, and the meal went quite well, with both hosts and guests being polite and respectful.

Old Man Mo and Da Ni were both relieved, but Er Ni was puzzled.

After the meal, Li Rouniang deliberately tried to match Xiuer and Li Si: "Xiuer, go see Brother Li Si off, and take Xiaocao with you."

After all, if the two of them were walking alone in the village, there would be gossip, but it's a different story when they're with a child.

Just what she wanted, Xiu'er nodded and, with Xiao Cao, saw Li Si off. Li Si understood; Li Rou Niang's attitude had already made everything clear.

He suppressed his sorrow and bid farewell to everyone.

"Let me carry her." Li Si saw that Xiu'er was carrying Xiao Cao and was getting tired from following him to the village entrance, so he wanted to reach out and carry Xiao Cao.

Xiuer also hoped that Xiaocao could get closer to Li Si, but Xiaocao seemed to be afraid of men and clung tightly to Xiuer's neck. Xiuer smiled awkwardly and said, "She's a little shy."

Li Si stopped insisting and said a brief farewell at the village entrance before leaving.

The next day, Li Rouniang and Xiuer went to work, and sure enough, Manager Fan found all sorts of things to do.

The two were prepared and remained silent. Could anything be more difficult than their journey south?

However, even though they didn't want trouble, trouble still came knocking on their door.

However, when the dishes brought from the kitchen were brought to the main house, a leaf inexplicably appeared on one of them.

Fortunately, the head maid in the main courtyard noticed and didn't serve the dishes, otherwise the entire kitchen would have been in trouble.

The head maid was furious and summoned Steward Fan, giving him a severe scolding.

Manager Fan was also angry; after all, having one's monthly allowance deducted would make anyone uncomfortable.

However, this matter couldn't be settled simply by deducting a month's wages; the truth had to be uncovered. Manager Fan investigated and, after some probing, discovered some clues.

It was a young girl named Daya who had recently come in. Curiosity got the better of her, and she wanted to open the package to see what the dishes looked like.

Just then, someone called out to her. In her haste, she drifted into the leaves without noticing.

That's what caused all these things.

Manager Fan sought out Daya, intending to drag everyone to the main courtyard for a discussion. Daya, being clever, handed over all her meager monthly salary and benefits to Manager Fan, thus ending the matter.

After receiving the bribe, Steward Fan returned to the kitchen. Seeing Li Rouniang and the other woman, his eyes darted around, and he thought of a scapegoat.

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