"Um."

Lin Zhigui nodded.

After getting the answer, Lin Qinghua became even more depressed and snorted, "Such a big thing, you kept it from me."

"Xiaoxiao is still young, it's not appropriate for her to know this." Lin Zhigui explained why he didn't tell anyone.

Lin Qinghua's dissatisfaction intensified when he heard this. "You know Xiaoxiao is still young, so why are you still thinking about her?"

Lin Zhigui didn't answer but asked, "Do you like that girl Xiaoxiao?"

If this is true... Lin Zhigui suddenly felt sorry for his son. First of all, Lin Qinghua and Xiao Yanjun were fighting for his son's wife, and he had no chance of winning.

Besides, Lin Xiaoxiao probably doesn't like someone like Lin Qinghua.

So whether Xiao Yanjun is there or not, there is no possibility for Lin Qinghua and Lin Xiaoxiao to be together. His son is destined to have an empty relationship.

Lin Qinghua blushed when asked, and refused to admit it: "I just treat that girl as my sister, who likes her?"

Now that Brother Xiao has openly admitted that he likes Xiaoxiao, even if he likes her, he can't say it out loud anymore.

Lin Zhigui didn't expose him, and nodded: "It's good that you don't like her. Yanjun likes her, so no matter how much you like her, she is not suitable for you."

"I know." Lin Qinghua nodded, and said a little depressedly: "I was just complaining casually just now."

Brother Xiao is the hero in his heart, so why would he compete with Brother Xiao for his wife?

He was just feeling a little depressed and needed to vent.

Now that he had said it, he felt much better.

Seeing that he was in a better mood, Lin Zhigui felt relieved. Lin Qinghua was still young, and it was inevitable for him to fall in love with someone. Fortunately, he and Lin Xiaoxiao did not have much contact.

The relationship is not that deep, so letting it go now is the best outcome.

"If you're tired and sleepy, just sleep a little longer. Don't cover your head and make your mother worry. The work in the fields isn't finished yet, I'll go over there again."

Lin Zhigui decided to give Lin Qinghua some time to think and digest the matter on his own.

"Um."

Lin Qinghua nodded silently, then lay back on the bed. However, this time, he did not cover his head anymore. Instead, he stared blankly at the beams, feeling empty inside.

It was as if something was getting farther and farther away from him, and he wanted to catch it but was powerless.

…

Early the next morning, Lin Xiaoxiao got up, washed quickly, and went to Li Kuaizui's house. Lin Qinghua had not left yet and was installing screws. When he saw Lin Xiaoxiao, he instinctively smiled.

As if he thought of something, he collapsed again in an instant.

Seeing this, Lin Xiaoxiao couldn't help but joke, "What's going on? Your expression is like a roller coaster. Are you doing magic?"

"What kind of magic trick is this?" Lin Qinghua hummed softly, "I've been bullied to pieces."

He didn't even have a chance to compete fairly before being kicked off the stage. The more he thought about it, the more aggrieved he felt.

"Hey!" Lin Xiaoxiao looked at him with amusement, "Who dares to bully you?"

This guy is not the type to suffer in silence.

Lin Qinghua didn't continue the topic. "Did you make clothes with the fabric from last time? Why haven't I seen you wearing them?"

Lin Xiaoxiao nodded, "I did it, but I haven't worn it yet."

Hearing this, Lin Qinghua didn't say anything else and continued to pour the screws into the truck bed. Lin Xiaoxiao wanted to help, but he wouldn't let her.

"Just stay away. How can you be of any help with your tiny body? You'll even get your clothes dirty."

Lin Xiaoxiao didn't care about his disdainful tone and still offered her help. She also said, "When you get to the city, remember to tell Brother Xiao for me that we don't pick a day to build a house. If the construction team over there is free, they can come over tomorrow."