However, Lin Momo has indeed been in the mountains these days.

That's what she said to Grandpa Lin as well:

"That day, after returning from the county town, I went into the mountains to dig for medicinal herbs, but I accidentally got lost. Later, I found a wooden hut used by hunters to rest, and seeing that there was food and firewood inside, I cooked a meal for myself..."

This was also the line she and Shi Guang had come up with last night.

It might not sound very believable, but who can say she's lying?

Although there aren't many of these small wooden cabins for resting in the mountains, they do exist, and anyone who has been to the mountains knows this.

Yes, she is that lucky.

Lost in the mountains, not only did I survive for several days, but I also managed to find my way down.

Lin Momo would not tell anyone about that valley except for Shi Guang.

Lin Momo did not deny it.

She learned from Shiguang that when Grandpa Lin had taken his children and grandchildren all over the world to find her, his granddaughter, she was somewhat moved.

She never expected that there would still be someone in the Lin family who genuinely cared about her.

But that doesn't mean she has to abandon her principles.

Whether Old Master Lin truly believed these lies or not, he appeared quite pleased: "It's good that you're back. Your uncles and cousins ​​have been searching for you these past few days but haven't been able to find you. You mustn't sneak up the mountain like this again; it's too dangerous."

The others in the room inevitably lost interest.

I thought I'd hear a thrilling story about how Er Ya escaped from the kidnappers, but it was just like that. It's so ordinary.

But at the same time, he muttered to himself, "This girl is too lucky. She stayed in the mountains for so many days and came back unharmed. At first glance, she even seems to have gained weight on her body and face, and she seems to have grown a little taller."

They must have eaten something delicious in the mountains.

No wonder it took her so long to finally come down the mountain.

If it were them, they probably wouldn't want to come back so early either.

Everyone had witnessed Er Ya's changes, but while some thought about it with a hint of jealousy, others were more outspoken and immediately asked:

"Er Ya, you look like you've gotten fatter! What good food have you been eating in the mountains? Did you bring any back for Grandpa to try?"

The voice sounded unfamiliar, and Lin Momo couldn't immediately recall who it was.

A sidelong glance revealed a girl of similar age, quite pretty, who was smiling at her.

"Oh, it's my cousin! It's been a long time since I've seen her." Lin Momo greeted her with a smile immediately.

She bore a resemblance to her aunt, Wang, and stood close to her, making her identity easy to guess, even immediately obvious.

At the same time, she quickly searched her memory for anything about herself.

I hadn't seen her during the few days I was at the Lin family's house, so I completely overlooked her.

Lin Hongmei, the youngest daughter of Lin Gengsheng, the eldest son of the Lin family, and Wang Shi, has a face like a silver basin, except for her rather large mouth. Nevertheless, she is considered one of the most beautiful girls in Linjia Village.

Because of her appearance, she was arrogant and looked down on her uncles' sisters, thinking that she could marry into a good family based on her looks and that she was not on the same level as them.

As for whether she will get what she wants in the future...

Coincidentally, in the dream Lin Momo had about the early warning, members of the Lin family all appeared, and her fate seemed to be...

"Hurry up and say it! We're all waiting!" Seeing Lin Momo staring blankly at her, Lin Hongmei couldn't help but urge her.

Lin Momo's thoughts were interrupted, and she composed herself, smiling slightly.

What does it matter to her whether her cousin is doing well or not?

She came back this time to marry Shi Guang, not to have any entanglements with the Lin family.

After that, the two of them would live in seclusion in the mountains, detached from worldly affairs, and it would be best for her to remain as indifferent as possible to the Lin family's affairs.

However, she will still repay the favors she owes.

"I brought some. I brought a wild rabbit and two pheasants. I heard that my grandfather, uncles, and other brothers and sisters have been looking for me for several days. Today I'm giving everyone an extra meal."

After Lin finished speaking, she looked at Shi Guang and gestured for him to put down the basket.

Nowadays, no one can resist the urge to eat meat.

Upon hearing that there was meat to eat, the Lin family's eldest branch, as well as the third and fourth branches who arrived one after another, perked up. They didn't even have time to speak, and all turned their eager eyes to the small basket containing the prey.

"Ah, it's still alive. You're really something."

"Er Ya, you're really amazing. Pheasants and rabbits aren't easy to catch."

"Yes, yes, the last time we ate these wild game was when Da Ya's fiancé's family sent them over when she got engaged."

"Oh dear, why is there a bag of pork inside? Could it be that Young Master Shi bought this?"

When his name was called, he smiled and nodded as he met the expectant gazes of the crowd: "My grandfather and I have been bothering you here for the past few days. On my way back from town today, I cut off a piece of meat to add to everyone's meal."

This made the atmosphere even more lively, with everyone praising Shiguang and then discussing how best to eat pork and game.

Seeing that everyone's attention had been diverted by the wild game and pork, and they were no longer interested in interrogating her, Lin Momo breathed a sigh of relief.

He thought to himself, "Time really works."

Just then, a little girl squeezed in front of her and exclaimed happily, "Second Sister, you're really back!"

"Yes, Second Sister is back." Lin Momo was also very happy to see Lin Sanya again.

It seems that Sanya has lost some weight since I last saw her.

So Lin Momo started to plan in her heart that she had to kidnap this little girl this time. How could she grow up if she was always hungry and cold and had to work so hard every day?

In my dream, Lin Sanya was always thin and small when she died, which made me feel heartbroken.

Lin Momo wanted to say a few more words to her, but then she heard someone in the room shout loudly, "Stop arguing, listen to our father."

It turned out that the issue was about how to eat meat, and everyone was expressing their own opinions, making it difficult to reach a consensus.

The eldest son, Lin Gengsheng, suggested that each family take some home to cook themselves, while the third son, Lin Chunsheng, said that it would be better for everyone to eat together, which would be more lively.

Lin Dongsheng, the fourth brother who loves to join in the fun, immediately responded enthusiastically and wanted to eat together.

Several nephews chimed in, "Let's eat together! Let's eat together!"

Lin Gensheng wasn't unwilling, but the thought of eating together meant cooking at home, which would require oil, salt, firewood, and a lot of grain.

His brothers all have big appetites, his nephews are all good at eating their fathers out of house and home, and there are also several nieces and his own two sons. How much food would that take to keep them full?

You don't know how much it costs until you calculate it; the amount is shocking. How could he not feel the pinch?

But this cannot be said outright.

Since they couldn't reach an agreement, they would definitely have to bring up the head of the Lin family, Old Man Lin.

Now everyone fell silent, turning their gazes to Old Master Lin, who was sitting in the main seat smoking a pipe.

Taking advantage of the silence, Lin Gensheng cleverly asked, "Father, what do you think we should do with this meat?"

There's a trap in that statement!