As the year draws to a close, business at the Xu family restaurant is booming. Old Mrs. Xu has been helping out in town for several days in a row, and even Old Mr. Xu went for two days.

When he finally had some free time, Xu Genshan said to Liu Fang, "We really need to hire someone here as soon as possible."

There had always been a sign outside the door advertising for workers, and several people had come over. Xu Genshan and Liu Fang had also inquired about the wages typically offered by restaurants.

They earn about one guan a month. It's a small shop, and they don't need to open at night, but considering that they'll be busy, the wages are about the same as those in a restaurant.

The pay is pretty good, but Liu Fang and Xu Genshan don't think much of the applicants. Some seem like they're trying to cheat, while others come in and immediately ask for more money.

In short, since no one was suitable, they temporarily called over Grandma Xu to help. They just hoped to find a suitable candidate as soon as possible.

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Liu Fang was thinking that if all else failed, she would keep the person who applied for the job and give it a try. Unexpectedly, the person came very soon.

When it was time to close up shop in the evening, two people came in. Liu Fang was about to tell them that the shop was closed for the day when she looked up and realized that they were people from the village.

"Aunt He, Little Yu," Liu Fang greeted the two.

Grandma He walked over with a smile, "Oh my, I've always heard about your family's restaurant in town, this is my first time here."

"It looks so clean and bright."

Every day when Liu Fang closes her restaurant, she sweeps and cleans the place thoroughly, making it look exceptionally clean and comfortable.

"The place isn't big, but it's easy to tidy up. Aunt He, please have a seat." Liu Fang pulled out chairs for them to sit down.

"It's because I'm closed and the fire's off, so we don't have any hot food. I'll bring you some cooked food." Liu Fang saw that the two women were carrying bundles, so she guessed they were just passing by her restaurant and hadn't come specifically to eat.

"Oh, no need to trouble yourself, no need to trouble yourself. We were just passing by and happened to come and take a look." Although Grandma Xu said this, Liu Fang still turned around and went into the kitchen.

As soon as she left, the He family mother and daughter began to look around without any restraint. "How is it? The Xu family's restaurant is pretty good, isn't it?"

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Grandma He's claim that it was her first time there was a lie. She had been there for two or three days and knew how popular the restaurant was.

"It's pretty good." He Xiaoyu was quite satisfied.

As the two women were discussing the restaurant, Liu Fang returned with a tray. "Auntie, please have some hot tea and something to eat."

There was a pot of hot tea, as well as fruits and snacks on the tray. Fu Man'er had been staying here for the past few days, so the room was always stocked with them, just in case the little girl got hungry and wanted to eat.

"You're too kind." Grandma He was equally polite, reaching out her hand as soon as she put the things down.

Xiaoyu initially looked down on these things, thinking they couldn't possibly be anything good. But then she glanced at them and realized that the pastries were from Tao Ji Pastries, a famous pastry shop in town.

In the past, she would have just glanced at it twice, but now...

She hadn't eaten Tao Kee's pastries for a long time, but when she saw them placed in front of her, she couldn't resist taking one.

Although Liu Fang was talking to Grandma He, her eyes were always on He Xiaoyu, and she was very surprised to see He Xiaoyu pick up the snacks.

After all, when she put the things down, she clearly saw He Xiaoyu look away with disgust.

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"By the way, where's Genshan? I haven't seen him." After eating two pieces of pastry, Grandma He asked.

Liu Fang refilled her empty teacup. "Man'er wants to eat the candied hawthorns from that shop on the main street, so Genshan took her to buy some."

As she said this, she couldn't help but smile. She felt that she had already doted on Man'er enough, and Xu Genshan even more. It was quite a walk from here to the main street.

When Xu Genshan heard that his daughter wanted to eat, he simply put her on his shoulders and carried her out the door. He could still hear Fu Man'er laughing like a goose.

"Genshan is a good man, a good man indeed." Old Mrs. He noticed that her daughter was listening intently and said this with ulterior motives.

Liu Fang didn't notice anything unusual and assumed that Old Lady He was praising Xu Genshan.

"By the way, I saw a job posting on your door," Grandma He asked again.

Liu Fang nodded, still wondering if Old Lady He could read.

"Perfect!" Grandma He clapped her hands, beaming as she told Liu Fang, "I have the right person right here."

"Huh?" Liu Fang looked at her blankly.

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Grandma He pointed to her daughter, "Our Xiaoyu is very hardworking. She's good at everything, both at home and outside. She'll definitely do her best to work at your restaurant."

Not only Liu Fang, but He Xiaoyu was also stunned for a moment, but she immediately understood what Grandma He was thinking.

"Yes, sister-in-law, we came to town today to look for work, but we couldn't find anything suitable. We saw the sign hanging at the door when we passed by here."

"I was just about to come in and ask when I saw the storefront and realized that it was a restaurant owned by Brother Genshan. What a coincidence!"

Who knows how reluctant He Xiaoyu was to call Liu Fang "sister-in-law," but now she not only had to say it, but also had to speak to Liu Fang in a friendly manner.

It turned out that the literate person was He Xiaoyu, Liu Fang thought. "But, but, isn't Xiaoyu's husband's family in the next town?" How could she work at her family's restaurant if that was the case?

Actually, quite a few people in the village were already talking about He Xiaoyu, but Liu Fang was always out early and back late and rarely went out in the village. In addition, Old Lady Xu didn't like to gossip.

So Liu Fang knew nothing about this, but He Xiaoyu thought she was doing it on purpose, asking the question to embarrass her.

This Liu Fang looks quite honest, how could she be so cunning?

Liu Fang gave her a strange look, not understanding why He Xiaoyu's gaze had become so odd after just one sentence.

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Grandma He tugged at her daughter's sleeve, she could roughly guess what was going on, "You're just too busy, you haven't heard what the villagers are saying."

"Our Xiaoyu is not going to stay with that heartless man anymore." Old Mrs. He was worried when she talked about this. She wasn't faking it. She usually didn't dare to tell anyone in the village.

Today, Liu Fang finally opened up, as if she had found an outlet to confide in, and poured out her heart with sincere words, revealing a mother's worry for her daughter.

When they got emotional, the mother and daughter both cried, their eyes red. Liu Fang was at a loss for what to do, comforting one and then the other.

"Sister-in-law, I'm sorry you had to see this." He Xiaoyu gently wiped her eyes with a handkerchief. Despite the cold weather, her snow-white neck was still exposed, and when she lowered her head slightly, she looked pitiful.

"It's alright, it's alright. Since Xiaoyu can't live with him anymore, it's good that she comes back and lives a good life." As a woman herself, Liu Fang could only say this.

Grandma He suddenly grabbed Liu Fang's hand, "Our Xiaoyu's life has been miserable enough. Please, have mercy and let our Xiaoyu work here with you."

"Don't worry, sister-in-law. I can wash dishes, wash vegetables, and cook. I can also read and write, so I can keep accounts too." He Xiaoyu also looked at Liu Fang.

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Liu Fang was still immersed in He Xiaoyu's tragic experience when the mother and daughter suddenly changed the subject to this.

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Although she sympathized with He Xiaoyu, Liu Fang didn't really want her as a candidate.

Firstly, He Xiaoyu is still young. Although she is about the same age as me, I can tell that she is a person who likes to show off, and I am afraid of attracting any unnecessary trouble.

Secondly, she looked at He Xiaoyu's hands; they were thin, long, and white. These weren't the hands of someone who did manual labor. Doing odd jobs was a tough and tiring job, and He Xiaoyu didn't seem capable of doing it.

However, she couldn't refuse too bluntly, after all, they were all from the same village. "I need to discuss this matter with Genshan. A few days ago, some people said they wanted to come and try out the work, and they are all waiting for a reply."

Liu Fang thought that she would wait until a suitable candidate was found before making a move, so as not to offend the mother and daughter.

Who knew that He Xiaoyu would also say, "Brother Genshan knows me. If he knew I was here to work, he definitely wouldn't have taken anyone else."

This sounds so uncomfortable and awkward.

Grandma He chimed in, "You don't know how many years Xiaoyu and Genshan have known each other. Don't worry about that. Even your mother-in-law says that our Xiaoyu is both diligent and considerate."

Liu Fang frowned as she listened, and just as she was about to interrupt Old Lady He, she realized she couldn't help but speak.

Fu Man'er's voice came from outside the door, "Mom, we're back! Dad bought me a huge string of candied hawthorns."