After the joke was over, Jiang Nuan got down to business, "What exactly happened? Why did you suddenly decide to register your residence? What problems have arisen with the Jin family?"

Why are you making plans in such a hurry? Could the situation be extremely critical?

"Well," Manager Jin smiled awkwardly, "we always have to plan ahead."

This kind of thing, to put it bluntly, is a betrayal of one's master, and it's not something to be proud of, so Manager Jin didn't want to talk about it further.

"What exactly happened?"

Jiang Nuan looked at the group of people with a probing gaze.

After a long while, he finally spoke hesitantly, "It's nothing serious, it's just that the young master thinks we're in the way and wants to get rid of us."

"So we spent some money to have someone blow up the pillow," Akiyama replied.

"Make him value you?" Jiang Nuan asked hesitantly.

“No,” Akiyama shook his index finger, “I advised him to take our indentures and sell us.”

Jiang Nuan didn't know how Qiu Shan felt about being so casually described as a commodity to be bought and sold, but she felt a little uncomfortable.

"How did it go?" Suppressing her slight discomfort, Jiang Nuan asked with a smile, "Was it effective?"

“Of course there is,” Akiyama laughed especially happily, “Young Master is currently making a fuss about Madam wanting a contract of indenture.”

Given how much the lady spoils the young master, she will give in soon.

Only then will they have the opportunity to stand tall and be respectable people.

Having worked as a servant for so long, one's back is already bent. To encounter this opportunity in one's prime is considered good fortune.

"Young Master Jin," Jiang Nuan asked hesitantly, "did he do something?"

The men looked grim when they mentioned this person, probably because they had suffered a lot of injustice.

“Let’s not talk about things that are in the past,” Manager Jin paused for a moment before quickly changing the subject, “We came here specifically to freeload a meal, and it’s almost noon, why haven’t you started yet?”

“Your daughter should take care of you,” Jiang Nuan said, spreading her hands. “I’m taking a break today.”

"Why is she getting involved?" Manager Jin muttered. "Honestly, doesn't she know her own limitations? No, I'll go and talk to her."

Although their daughter was also a servant, she didn't suffer much because her husband and he had some standing in the household.

His daughter had dabbled in kitchen work before, but not cooking; she was just tending the fire. As her father, he couldn't stomach her cooking.

"What are you trying to persuade me of?" Jiang Nuan stopped the person. "You really don't trust your daughter? She's just trying to be filial. Is it really that big of a deal?"

Not to brag, but although her youngest daughter-in-law's cooking skills were a bit lacking and her meals weren't as delicious as those of the rest of the family, they were still far better than the average person's.

Exactly, they like to add sugar, making it so sweet it hurts your teeth.

Unfortunately, the kids in the family really love this flavor and keep begging her to make it. Lately, she's been eating it so much that she's starting to question her existence.

These people certainly haven't experienced the feeling of being surrounded by sweetness. Perfect, let these grown men experience it for themselves.

To Jiang Nuan's great disappointment, of all these people, only Qiu Shan couldn't accept it, and every bite felt like torture, while everyone else, including Manager Jin, ate with relish.

"This dish is very well made," Manager Jin said without holding back his praise. "She's just like my daughter, she's efficient in everything she does."

He was prepared for something unpalatable, but he gave her an unexpected surprise.

It's sweet and sour, refreshing and appetizing, delicious!

That smug look on his face made Jiang Nuan's heart ache.

"Really?" Jin asked in surprise. "If Father likes it, then eat more. I also made some pastries; you can take them with you when you go back."

"What kind of pastry? If it's sweet..."

Xie asked curiously, "Do you not want it anymore?"

“Yes, why not?” Realizing he had been a bit out of line, Manager Jin coughed lightly and said, “Many of the staff in the restaurant haven’t tried this before. Let’s take it back and let them have a taste.”

Perhaps because life was too hard, I liked to eat something sweet when my mouth felt tasteless.

But as a grown man, he always felt guilty about eating these things, and usually only dared to eat them secretly. Today was the first time he had eaten so openly and happily.

"Father, I'll take it to you right away," Jin said happily. "It's freshly steamed, and it's perfect to eat now than when it's cold."

Manager Jin pretended to hesitate for a moment, and finally nodded reservedly.

Seeing his dramatic antics, Jiang Nuan secretly turned her head away.

The red bean cakes that Jin made were originally intended for the group to take back, but in the end, only a few were left.

Manager Jin looked regretful. "It's a bit short. Let it go this time. We'll make more next time. The young men in the building just need a sweet talker."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan almost choked on her own saliva.

That old man, he even bullies his own daughter, he has no shame whatsoever!

Listen to this, is this even human language?

These pastries weigh at least two pounds.

After they finished making things up, they actually complained that they hadn't done enough.

That's not all. It's obvious that he wanted to eat it himself, but he used the restaurant staff as an excuse to bully them because they weren't there.

Seeing how possessive he is of his food while eating dessert, I'd consider myself a loser if he managed to take a piece out of his mouth later.

“It’s my fault,” Mrs. Jin said sweetly. “If I had known that Father liked this, I would have made more.”

"Who likes to eat this?" Manager Jin bristled. "It's just so-so. I just feel sorry for the waiters in the restaurant who don't have anyone who can sweet-talk."

“So that’s how it is,” Mrs. Jin said with a guilty look. “Your daughter misunderstood your father.”

Dad ate so much even though he didn't like it, probably because he couldn't bear to hurt his feelings.

Actually, Dad isn't that annoying!

After eating and drinking their fill, the group didn't stay long before preparing to head home.

Before leaving, Manager Jin tentatively asked, "My dear in-law, what do you think about us buying a piece of land and starting a new village?"

He had been thinking about this for a long time, and the more he thought about it, the more excited he became.

Since I'm not welcome anywhere, I might as well start my own village and be more at ease.

However, this would significantly increase their expenses, and they didn't know if their money would be enough.

It is extremely difficult and requires smoothing things over with government officials.

"Isn't it better to stay in town?" Jiang Nuan asked疑惑地, "Why are you so determined to go to the countryside?"

The county seat needs to be kept quiet because of the Jin family, but there's absolutely no need to in the town.

The town is much more inclusive than the countryside. You can buy a few acres of land and start a small business, and life couldn't be more comfortable.

Jiang Nuan felt that this was much better than doing all this mess.

“The town is still too conspicuous,” Manager Jin shook his head. “There are many people like us in the manor. If we are discovered, we will have already gotten away unscathed, but those people will be in trouble.”

After a pause, Manager Jin continued, "Besides, I've been living like this for most of my life without property or a job. Now I just want to have my own house, buy lots of land, and become a small landlord."

He had some money, but after settling his old buddies, he wouldn't have much left. Staying in town would only mean a mundane life, so he might as well stay in the countryside for a more comfortable life.