Although everyone eventually agreed with Xu Lanzhi's suggestion to help the children, how to help them was another question.

And the fate of those human traffickers must be investigated to the end. Tang Qiqi had boasted that she would free those boatmen from oppression, but several days have passed and the magistrate still hasn't interrogated them. No one knows what secrets lie behind this.

Tang Qiqi volunteered, saying, "Because of General Liu's influence, the magistrate is giving me some face. I'll go and find out what's going on!"

Xu Lanzhi said with heartache, "Qiqi, other children your age are still snuggling in their parents' arms and acting spoiled. Ever since you could speak, you've been worrying about everything. I really feel sorry for you!"

Tang Qiqi smiled brightly and said, "Mom, they say that the capable should do more work. Your little girl is so talented, it would be a waste if she didn't do anything!"

Xu Lanzhi was amused by her: "You silly girl, you're always being cheeky."

Yindi, who had been silent all along, chimed in, "Mother, Qiqi has always been different since she was little. We all know how capable she is. Don't worry, I'll have Rufeng accompany her in a bit!"

Tang Qiqi stuck out her tongue and said, "They're already calling him Rufeng. It seems this young couple is making good progress. But I won't trouble you, Rufeng. I'm used to being alone. I'll go by myself!"

Yindi blushed deeply and stamped her feet, saying, "Tang Qiqi, go on ahead and stop making a scene here!"

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Tang Qiqi made a face and ran away.

Xu Lanzhi looked at the charming Yindi with happiness in her eyes. Xu Lanzhi reached out her hand to Yindi and said, "Yindi, come here. These days, I've seen that Mr. Liu is a reliable person. Although he's a bit poor, his character is excellent. I'm at ease entrusting you to him."

Yindi said shyly, "Mother, why are you teasing me like Qiqi does? I'm not talking to you anymore, I'm going to go see if the medicine is ready!" Then she ran away.

Zhao Di remained silent for a long time, only quietly covering Xu Lanzhi with the quilt, her eyes filled with loneliness.

Xu Lanzhi patted the bedside and said, "Zhaodi, sit down and talk with your mother for a while. Jiedi, take your sisters out to play for a while!"

Zhao Di sat down obediently and said, "Mother, what do you need?"

Xu Lanzhi held Zhao Di's hand, her eyes full of pity: "Zhao Di, you're not getting any younger, have you met anyone you like?"

Zhao Di forced a smile and said, "Mother, all I want to do right now is run the restaurant well. I don't want to think about anything else!"

Xu Lanzhi grew anxious and tried to persuade Zhao Di, saying, "Zhao Di, you can't think like that. Although you've had bad luck with men before, you can't be afraid of everything just because you were bitten once. Men should marry when they're of age and women should marry when they're of age. You can't keep neglecting this matter!"

Zhao Di said unhappily, "Mother, don't worry about this. I'll just never get married!"

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Xu Lanzhi said kindly, "Zhaodi, don't be like this. Once I'm fully recovered, I'll arrange this for you."

Just as Zhao Di was about to speak, Yin Di knocked on the door and said, "Elder sister, Young Master Lu has come to kill our mother!"

Xu Lanzhi asked curiously, "Which Mr. Lu? Is it Lu Tianyu who came on the opening day?"

A hint of panic flashed across Zhao Di's face as she said to Xu Lanzhi, "Mother, you lie down first, I'll go out and take a look!"

She hurriedly opened the door, hoping to get Lu Tianyu out of there, but as soon as the door opened, Lu Tianyu came in carrying a lot of gift boxes.

He greeted Xu Lanzhi warmly, saying, "Auntie, you're finally awake! You don't know how worried we were, you were in a coma for the past few days!"

Zhao Di stopped him, saying, "Why are you here? My mother needs to rest. You should go out first!"

Lu Tianyu craned his neck and said to Xu Lanzhi, "Auntie, I brought you some ginseng and bird's nest to nourish your body."

Xu Lanzhi immediately sensed that Lu Tianyu was interested in Zhao Di. She said calmly, "Zhao Di, Mr. Lu is a guest. How can you be so rude? Go and make him some tea!"

Zhao Di replied with an "okay," then said to Lu Tianyu with a cold face, "Young Master Lu, please go out for tea!"

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Lu Tianyu knew that once he went out, Zhao Di would definitely kick him out. He said with a smile, "Auntie, last time you told Grandma that I could tell jokes. You must be bored lying here all day. Let me keep you company!"

Xu Lanzhi said with a smile, "If you don't mind that this old woman is boring, then that's wonderful!"

Zhao Di had no choice but to make way, whispering, "You'd better watch your mouth, and don't say things you shouldn't!"

Lu Tianyu sat with Xu Lanzhi for a while before leaving. He seemed to be in a good mood when he went out. Zhao Di hurriedly went over and asked, "What did you say to my mother?"

Lu Tianyu shrugged and said, "We just chatted for a bit!"

"I see you looking smug and self-satisfied. You've got nothing good to say, so what are you so happy about?" Zhao Di said angrily, tilting her head back as Lu Tianyu was too tall.

Seeing that Zhao Di was getting anxious, Lu Tianyu stopped teasing her, put away his playful expression, and looked down at Zhao Di, his handsome face almost touching her forehead.

Zhao Di panicked under his gaze at such a close distance and tried to slip away, but Lu Tianyu calmly stretched out his long arms, trapping Zhao Di in front of him.

Zhao Di had no choice but to back away, and her head was about to hit the wall. Lu Tianyu quickly put his hand on hers as a human cushion, and Zhao Di's head rested steadily on Lu Tianyu's large palm.

Her face flushed red with embarrassment, and she whispered, "Lu Tianyu, what are you doing?"

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"To protect you?" Lu Tianyu said affectionately, looking at Zhao Di's flushed face.

Zhao Di had never looked into Lu Tianyu's eyes like that before. His deep gaze seemed to have a magical power, and Zhao Di felt her face flush and her heart race, her mind going completely blank.

"Let me go!" Zhao Di's voice was barely audible.

"You leaned on my hand, how can I put it down!" Lu Tianyu originally wanted to talk to Zhao Di properly, but Zhao Di's panicked and flustered appearance was too cute, so he couldn't help but tease her.

Zhao Di thought about it and realized that it was indeed the case, so she quickly took a step forward and bumped into Lu Tianyu's arms.

The impact threw Lu Tianyu into a panic. The woman he had been longing for was right in his arms. He was both moved and afraid to move!

"Get out of the way, or someone will see us!" Zhao Di said in a panic.

Lu Tianyu lowered his head and said in an extremely gentle tone, "My sister and aunt were talking about something, but my aunt just told me to come and visit whenever I have time, so I'm happy about it!"

Zhao Di coldly said, "Who cares why you're happy!" and then ran off like a gust of wind.

"Didn't you ask me what I talked about with my aunt?" Lu Tianyu said awkwardly, then stared blankly at Zhao Di's back.

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Liu Rufeng approached Lu Tianyu from behind without making a sound and asked, "Young Master Lu, what are you thinking about?"

Although Liu Rufeng and Yindi were not engaged, everyone in Huaiyuan knew that he was Tang Ji's son-in-law, and Lu Tianyu naturally knew this as well.

Lu Tianyu put his hands behind his back, turned around and said, "So it's Mr. Liu. I've been thinking, when will I be able to come to Tang Ji like Mr. Liu does, as if I'm at home!"

Liu Rufeng smiled gently and said, "Hard work pays off, and Madam Xu likes you very much. As long as Young Master Lu is sincere, I believe it won't be long before you can win over Miss Zhaodi!"

Lu Tianyu gave a wry smile and said, "It's not as easy as Brother Liu makes it out to be. You don't know, I chased Zhao Di all the way to Lanling, and then from Lanling to Huaiyuan. She never gave me a kind look. I'm afraid Miss Zhao Di doesn't even like me!"

Liu Rufeng said calmly, "Young Master Lu, why belittle yourself? Miss Zhaodi treats you differently from others. She encountered some things before and has some unresolved issues. She is also quite sensitive. Brother Lu, as long as you are more patient, you will surely be able to move mountains with your sincerity!"

Lu Tianyu naturally knew what Liu Rufeng was talking about, but he still politely thanked Liu Rufeng: "Thank you for your advice, Brother Liu. We're all on the same side. From now on, Brother Liu, just call me Brother Lu. You're still the best person here. I'll need Brother Liu's help in the future."

The two were exchanging pleasantries when they overheard Jiedi and Baogen talking.

Baogen said, "Auntie isn't feeling well right now, so don't be so reckless. Help your older sisters with some things. I'll take care of things at the ranch, and don't worry about Grandma either. I'll have my mother look after her."

Jiedi said unhappily, "Am I really that unreliable in your eyes? I know all of this."

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Baogen gently pinched Jiedi's nose and said, "In my heart, you are the kindest and bravest. Take good care of your aunt, and I will take good care of your little lamb."

Liu Rufeng and Lu Tianyu watched from afar, both admitting their inferiority; it turned out that Baogen was the real master.