Thinking of Chi Yu and then recalling her words from last night, Qin Mu's mood inexplicably brightened considerably.

It was as if the sky, which had been overcast and rainy, suddenly cleared up.

He didn't want his friend to talk about things that were still uncertain.

“Ah Kai, I know you mean well, but Miss Chi Yu has just divorced and returned home, and her child is still young.”

You always speak so bluntly, making people think that Chi Yu is frivolous and eager to get married.

Especially that sentence just now, that's the feeling it gives off.

Don't say it again!

I know she's a good person, and naturally I want us to get married. But these things can't be forced; it's best to let nature take its course!

Shen Kai knew Qin Mu was unhappy as soon as he heard this, and immediately slapped himself twice.

"Look at my loose tongue, I can't say anything right. Brother Mu, don't be angry, I didn't mean it that way, I won't say it again."

Fortunately, whenever he spoke, only Brother Mu or a few of his tight-lipped underlings were present.

Otherwise, if someone overheard this, who knows what they would think.

Qin Mu knew Shen Kai's character and that he meant no harm, so he nodded and said nothing more.

That morning, Qin Mu and the other four ate breakfast at Chi Dahu's house.

Breakfast was simple: flatbread, brown rice porridge, and a side dish of pickled vegetables.

The group quickly finished breakfast and were preparing to lend a hand to the Chi family today, helping Chi Yu build the shop, when Chi Ye returned.

"Amu, have you eaten? If you have, let's go to the ancestral hall now."

I've already spoken with the village elders, and they suggest that after dinner, we go to the ancestral hall to discuss this matter with everyone.

"We've already eaten, shall we go now?"

"Okay, wait a moment."

After finishing speaking, Chi Ye turned to Chi Da Hu and the others under the eaves and said:

"Father, Aden is at the charcoal kiln and won't be back today."

I'm going with Amu to talk to the villagers about the coal purchase.

If you don't have anything else to do, go to your aunt's and help her set up the shop.

As he finished speaking, he saw his wife and two children.

"Honey, your sister-in-law's family must be quite busy these days, so please don't bring the kids over and cause trouble."

Keep a close eye on the vegetables on the heated kang (traditional heated brick bed) at home; water them when necessary.

Upon hearing this, Liu Lingling realized that everyone would be busy, and readily agreed.

"good!"

Liu Mei, who was clearing away the dishes, knew that her uncle was hesitant to ask her to do anything, so she looked at Liu Lingling and said:

"Now that my sister-in-law is taking care of things at home, I feel relieved."

After dinner, I'll go to my aunt's place to see if there's anything I can help with.

Liu Lingling nodded and then said, "When it's almost lunchtime, I'll bring the kids and some food to help you."

If we're going to build a shop, there will definitely be a lot of people to work on it, and we'll need to cook a lot of food.

The aunt's child is young, and her mother is an elder.

Since Aqing and the others weren't married yet, she and her younger brother and sister-in-law had to take care of the arrangements.

The head of the household simply told her not to go to her aunt's house and cause trouble, mainly because the two children were too young.

But it didn't say that I couldn't go over to help during mealtimes.

It has to be said that Liu Lingling knows how to handle things. As soon as she finished speaking, Chi Ye gave her a satisfied look before walking towards the Chi family ancestral hall with Qin Mu.

Not long after they left, the copper bell at the entrance of the Chijia'ao Ancestral Hall was rung.

Chi Yu, who had just finished eating with Chi Qiao, was startled when she heard the voice, and then said:

"Sister, something must have happened in the clan. Could you keep an eye on Zhuangzhuang for me? I'm going to go see what's going on."

In Chijia'ao, there is a rule that when the copper bell rings, the head of each household must go to the ancestral hall.