"I can't accept this, it's not suitable!"

Jiang Xile quickly refused, wanting to return the money.

To everyone's surprise, Zhao Shanhai turned around and stepped back several paces.

"Girl, don't be so polite with Uncle Zhao. If you hadn't brought Uncle He back yesterday, we would have been in a real panic!"

This isn't much money, but consider it a small token of appreciation for your hard work. Go buy some candy!

"This won't do, this really won't do. I didn't save people for this reason, it was just something I did on the side."

I came here today because I was worried about Grandpa He's injury, and I was afraid that there would be a lack of medical care and medicine in the cowshed.

But now it seems I was just being presumptuous. With someone like you, who can easily lend a large sum of money, Grandpa He will definitely be fine.

"Now that you're all back, I'll be leaving now. I can't accept the money back, and I won't be coming here again!"

"Mountains and Seas!"

He Zhizhang frowned and scolded Zhao Shanhai, who immediately became obedient.

"Little Jiang, don't take it to heart, that's not what I meant, you know..."

"We old guys are in a rather awkward position here, I didn't mean to test you!"

Jiang Xile blinked but didn't say anything.

She wanted to use He Zhizhang as an excuse to get to know the other people in the cowshed, build connections, and accumulate resources for her future.

But that doesn't mean she can be manipulated at will. She doesn't like this kind of purposeful probing, and although she can understand it, she is unwilling to accept it.

"Jiang girl, I was wrong, I apologize! Please don't leave, or you'll see how Old He is, he'll tear me apart!"

With a "pfft," Jiang Xile burst out laughing at Zhao Shanhai's joke. It wasn't that she didn't want to hold back; she simply couldn't help it.

A grown man acting all wronged and pitiful, with that pathetic tone and expression, is just too funny!

"Hehe, it's good that you laughed! Don't be angry now that you've laughed. Uncle Zhao promises he'll never do such a stupid thing again!"

"I can understand Uncle Zhao's behavior. After all, you are in a rather awkward situation right now, so it's good to be more cautious."

While scratching his head, Zhao Shanhai gave Yuan Delong a wink, hoping that the other party would come over and help smooth things over.

Unfortunately, even though he was practically squeezing his eyes out, Yuan Delong didn't give him a single glance.

Li Wanjun came out of the house carrying a few small stools.

"Why are you all standing? Sit down and chat! What's wrong? Did you have a fight?"

Li Wanjun glanced at He Zhizhang, whose face was dark, then at Zhao Shanhai, who looked helpless, and finally fixed his gaze on Jiang Xile.

"Girl, did that bastard Shan Hai offend you? Old Li will take care of him for you!"

As Li Wanjun was about to make a move, Jiang Xile quickly stepped forward to stop him.

"Grandpa Li, Uncle Zhao didn't do anything wrong. He was just worried about you and afraid that someone would approach you with ulterior motives, so he tried to test me with money."

If someone were easily fooled or easily swayed, they might actually be blinded by those ten dollars.

Unfortunately, I have a big appetite and a cunning mind; I'm not interested in Uncle Zhao's ten yuan!

After hearing Jiang Xile's words, Li Wanjun's raised hand instantly landed on Zhao Shanhai's shoulder.

"You brat! Your Uncle He and I aren't blind or naive, so we don't need you to go to such lengths."

Jiang Yatou has clear features and bright eyes; you can tell at a glance she's an honest and upright person. How could she possibly harbor malicious intentions like Hu Xiaoli?

"Uncle Li, I...I've apologized. I acted impulsively, it wasn't sincere!"

"Alright, I know you too well!"

"You two hurry up and pack up the wild vegetables and mushrooms, don't let them spoil. Lao He and I will chat with the girl for a while."

"But..."

Zhao Shanhai wanted to say something, but Yuan Delong pulled him away.

"Get to work! What are you waiting for?!"