But even so, he had no intention of leaving here for the time being.

Because...what Qin Zhao cooks is so delicious.

Obviously, they are just ordinary coarse grains and wild vegetables, but Qin Zhao can make them into delicious dishes in various ways. Isn't this an undisputed reason to stay?

Jing Li would rather be a domestic koi than having to eat only small fish, shrimps and aquatic plants after leaving.

Anyway, Qin Zhao would take him out for some fresh air every day.

Qin Zhao's home was not far from the stream. It would take less than half a cup of tea to walk west from the door and arrive there.

Linxi Village was built along a stream, with several roads leading to the river's edge. Qin Zhao often took Jing Li to the upper reaches, where, aside from the occasional villager fetching water for cooking, there were few other people passing by.

The weather is nice today. The warm sunshine shines on the crystal clear stream, making the ripples sparkle.

Qin Zhao cleaned the small wooden barrel and refilled it with clean water. He looked up and saw a small koi fish jumping out of the water.

The bright red koi leaped into the air, swung its tail fin, and its body drew a smooth arc in the air, then fell lightly into the water.

Water splashed everywhere.

The water here is not flowing fast and the water is clear. Jing Li swims around happily, and his bright red tail is faintly visible on the water surface.

Qin Zhao quietly watched the koi playing in the water on the shore, with a slight curve on the corner of his mouth that he didn't even notice.

It is indeed unfair to keep it in a small wooden barrel.

Qin Zhao thought to himself that if there was a chance, he would have to build a bigger pool for it.

"Hey, isn't this Qin Zhao?"

A voice came from behind. Qin Zhao turned around and saw a fat boy walking towards the stream. He looked him up and down and said, "What day is it today? You, a sickly person, are out? Can you hold on? Don't faint again. If you fall into the water, no one can save you."

The tone was not very polite. Jing Li stopped and looked towards the shore.

The fat boy on the shore looked several years younger than Qin Zhao, only about sixteen or seventeen years old. His clothing and demeanor were far more refined than those of the average villager, and it was obvious at first glance that he was a man who had never touched a woman's body.

Who is this?

Jing Li wagged his tail, feeling inexplicably annoyed with this guy.

Qin Zhao didn't seem to care and said calmly, "Thank you for your concern."

The little fat boy was most annoyed by his lukewarm tone, which was like a punch on cotton, making him feel uncomfortable all over. He said coldly, "What kind of attitude is this? Don't forget who is responsible for your staying in Linxi Village."

Qin Zhao said, "It was the Chen family who took me in. I will never forget it."

"Just remember." The little fat man laughed coldly. "By the way, I heard you still owe my family half a year's rent. I advise you to hurry up and get it together in the next few days, otherwise... you will be homeless. Don't blame me for not reminding you."

This little fat boy is the eldest grandson of the Chen family, named Chen Yan'an. The house Qin Zhao lives in now is rented from the Chen family.

Qin Zhao asked, "Does this mean you're going to separate in the next few days?"

Uncle Lin had reminded me before that the Chen family was splitting up recently.

The Chen family has three generations living together. Only Old Mrs. Chen is left from the ancestor's family, but she has four sons, and even the youngest son has already started a family.

Before the accident happened to Old Lady Chen, these four families had been living in one house, and conflicts were inevitable.