"Captain, I didn't expect this either, but since I've come to you, you should decide how to handle it."

At this point, Gu Nanxun, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up. He had originally intended to call the police, but Lin Qing had persuaded him otherwise.

Although Wang Dahua was caught, she didn't actually have a chance to steal anything. Even if the police were called, she would only be detained for a few days and then released, which was not a big deal and would only damage Gu Nanxun's reputation. It would be better to hand her over to the captain for a proper punishment.

"Captain, stealing is indeed a very bad habit and must be severely punished. Otherwise, everyone in the brigade will follow her example and steal whenever they want. How can we ever have a peaceful life?"

"The village will be in chaos from now on. She'll steal from this house today, and who knows which one she'll steal from tomorrow!"

"My family is alright; with Thunder and Lightning protecting us, we're not afraid of thieves. But the other families in our village aren't so lucky. Everyone's already struggling financially, and if they get robbed, things will really get worse..."

After Gu Nanxun finished speaking, Lin Qing added to the story.

"Yes, yes... the captain must not be let off lightly."

"Yes, Captain, we must stop this bad practice and severely punish the thieves."

"..."

After hearing Lin Qing's words, everyone felt an urge to kill the thief if they thought about what would happen if their own homes were also burgled.

"Wang Dahua, this is a lesson for you. You're punished by having to carry manure in the village for a month without any work points. You should reflect on your actions! Do you accept this?"

After listening to Lin Qing and everyone else's words, the captain nodded, pondered for a moment, and then spoke.

"Captain, I don't believe it! I didn't steal it..."

Upon hearing that the brigade leader had punished her by making her carry manure for a month without any work points, Wang Dahua said with a resentful expression.

"If you're not satisfied, then have Xiao Gu call the police and let them handle it."

Seeing Wang Dahua's defiant expression, the captain spoke bluntly.

"I give up, I give up, I'll give up, please don't call the police!"

Upon hearing the captain say that he was going to call the police, Wang Dahua quickly said so.

"Since you've submitted, let's start today!"

After saying that, the brigade leader ignored Wang Dahua and turned to leave Gu Nanxun's house.

After the matter was resolved, Gu Nanxun and everyone in the courtyard went to work together.

Lin Qing turned around and went back to her room, taking another nap. They had been up very late the night before, and Lin Qing didn't want to get up this morning. But she had just gotten married yesterday, and she was worried that she would be laughed at if she didn't get up today, so she reluctantly got up. Luckily, there was spiritual spring water, otherwise she might not have been able to hold on until now!

Thinking of this, Lin Qing cursed Gu Nanxun a couple more times before finally falling asleep.

"Qingqing, get up and eat."

When Gu Nanxun returned from work, he saw that Lin Qing was still sleeping, so he smiled and went to wake her up.

Sensing Gu Nanxun's approach, Lin Qing rolled over, wrapped her arms around his waist, buried her head in his chest, and snuggled against him, saying sweetly:

"Nanxun-ge, I don't want to eat, I want to sleep a little longer!"

"No, sweetie, get up and eat, then go back to sleep."

As he spoke, Gu Nanxun scooped Lin Qing up from the bed and held her in his arms, gently coaxing her.

"No, I want to sleep."

Lin Qing sat on Gu Nanxun's lap, wrapped her arms around his waist, buried her head in his chest, and continued to sleep.

"Pfft... Baby, if you don't get up soon, I'm going to carry you out like this."

Seeing Lin Qing's shameless act, Gu Nanxun couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"No, sleep a little longer! Just five minutes, just five minutes."

Hearing Gu Nanxun's words, Lin Qing snuggled closer to Gu Nanxun and mumbled something indistinctly.

Looking at Lin Qing's adorable appearance, Gu Nanxun's heart softened. He couldn't bear to forcibly wake Lin Qing up, so he could only hold her in his arms and gently pat her shoulder.

If all else fails, let Qingqing sleep a little longer! The baby is just too adorable, what can I do but miss her!

"Alright, Brother Nanxun, you can go out first. I'll change my clothes before I go out."

Just as Gu Nanxun was about to give up and let Lin Qing sleep a little longer, Lin Qing lifted her head from Gu Nanxun's arms. Her sleepy little face clearly said, "I'm sleepy and want to sleep."

"Do you need your husband's help?"

Gu Nanxun lowered his head and lightly pecked Lin Qing's lips, then said with a smile.

"No need, you can leave."

Hearing that Gu Nanxun was going to help her change her clothes, Lin Qing instantly sobered up, her ears turning red. She couldn't help but push Gu Nanxun away.

"Hehehe..."

"Okay, I'm going out. Baby, don't rush, take your time."

Seeing Lin Qing's red ears, Gu Nanxun couldn't help but pinch them with his hand, and quickly retreated before Lin Qing got angry.

“Madam, I made Four Happiness Meatballs today. I heard from the young master that you like to eat them. I happen to know how to make them too, so I made them for you to try today.”

Seeing Lin Qing come out to eat, Zhao Xi approached Lin Qing with a grin and said something.

She adored the lady before her; she was beautiful, fair-skinned, soft, and sweet—no wonder the young master liked her so much.

"Really? Thank you, Xixi."

Upon hearing that there were Four Happiness Meatballs, Lin Qing's eyes lit up, and she jogged over and sat down on the stool.

"Qingqing, have a taste and see if it's as good as what the chefs at the state-run restaurants make."

After seeing Lin Qing sit down, Gu Nanxun picked up a Four Happiness Meatball and put it in Lin Qing's bowl.

Lin Qing picked up a Four Happiness Meatball, took a small bite, and her eyes lit up. Before she could speak, she hurriedly took a second bite.

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