Except for the three Xiao brothers who were in the military region, all the members of the Xiao family were present, plus the children brought by Shishi, totaling more than thirty people, and three tables were set up.
It's cold, so we're having hot pot. It has meat, vegetables, and mushrooms; you can cook whatever you want yourself.
Old Ye's house had never been so lively before, as it was always just him and his bodyguard. He was so happy he couldn't stop smiling.
He loved lively gatherings and longed for a house full of children and grandchildren to enjoy his company. However, the Ye family was small, and his son and daughter-in-law were both determined to dedicate themselves to serving the country, so this wish was unlikely to be fulfilled in this lifetime.
I never imagined I'd be able to experience this family bliss at someone else's home one day.
"Shishi, go visit Grandpa Ye's house more often when you have time. It doesn't matter if you break anything; a meal will solve the problem."
After huffing and puffing as he finished showing off a bowl of steamed egg custard, Da Liu asked, "Can your house be demolished like this too?"
"Huh?" Old Master Ye didn't react for a moment.
"Uncle Ba, if we can demolish our house anytime, will it be the same for yours?"
The Xiao family members all looked at Xiao Xiangbei.
What does it mean to dismantle something arbitrarily?
Is this something you can say to a demolition squad?
Xiao Xiangbei chuckled, glancing at the sky and the ground, but not daring to look at anyone else.
He was just trying to fool the child, but the child took it seriously.
However, there wasn't much to dismantle in the house; the furniture was very sturdy, and the courtyard wall was made of blue bricks, making it difficult to dig.
Okay, I'm relieved.
Old Ye straightened things out and laughed heartily, "Alright, take it apart as you like."
Big Six tilted his head, "You mean what you say?"
"A promise is a promise."
"Then, leave your fingerprints."
Mr. Ye: ? ? ?
Da Liu pulled out a neatly folded piece of paper and a tiny inkpad box, so small that only one finger could fit inside, from his pocket.
There were six words on the note.
Header: Demolition Contract
Place of signing: Agreed.
Old Ye was amused again.
The little guy was quite well-prepared and quick-witted; he even knew how to follow legal procedures.
"Okay, leave your fingerprint."
"The contract has been signed, and you can't go back on your word."
"I will never go back on my word."
Xiao family: ...You probably haven't heard the legends of the island.
Shishi didn't speak, but raised her eyelids to glance at Old Ye with a look of sympathy in her eyes, though Old Ye didn't see it.
The two, one big and one small, excitedly stamped their badges. The team members were also excited, and after finishing their meal, they carried their tools and set off.
Zhang Tong worriedly said, "Chou Chou, Xiao Shi, Nan Nan, keep an eye on them and don't let them go too far."
This kind of unfair contract clause is rampant on islands. How the homeowner signed the contract is not important; what matters is that the demolition team has a valid and justifiable basis.
The little guy was carrying around investigative tools with him.
Ugly replied, "Auntie, it's alright, they know their limits."
They certainly knew their limits; their first goal upon entering the house was to dismantle Old Master Ye's bed.
They made precise infiltration into Elder Ye's room...
The guards were completely baffled.
Our leader went to the Xiao family for dinner and hasn't returned yet, but the child has arrived, bringing all sorts of tools.
There are small shovels, small hoes, small rakes, and small saws.
"What...what do you want to do?" The guard's voice trembled.
"We are ordered to demolish your house."
Four toddlers with protruding bellies confidently presented the contract.
Sixth grader: "Look, Grandpa Ye is pressing his handprint."
Xiao Liu opened one little hand and spat twice on it, then raised his index finger with the other little hand: "This is saliva, this is a nail."
Duoduo: "The auspicious time has arrived."
Beibei: "Don't be late for work."
While the guard was staring blankly at the words "demolition contract," the construction team entered the house.
The guards had no choice, nor could they really let the children destroy the house, so they had a flash of inspiration.
"Hey, I know a place that's perfect for digging."
The construction team asked in unison, "Where?"
The roots of the big tree at the entrance grow horizontally, with a thick root exposed on the ground, bringing with it a large mound of mud. Years of rain have washed away the mud, leaving only a thin layer.
The guard pointed to the mud layer and said, "You can dig here. Once you remove this mud, there will be a big hole between the ground and the tree roots. Isn't that fun?"
The construction team looked left and right with their hands behind their backs. The hole they dug was quite big. The tree roots were next to the courtyard wall. They dug the hole and then dug the courtyard wall.
Wow, this dog hole is quite unique.
The older boy, with his hands behind his back, struck a pose of authority, saying, "Not bad, not bad, you have a bright future."
The guard's lips twitched.
If it weren't for the baby voice and the short stature, he would have thought he had been praised by the commander.
Construction has begun.
It was a freezing cold day, and the wind was very strong, so Chou Chou and the others simply climbed up a tree to take shelter from the wind.
"Be careful, don't get sand in your eyes."
"good."
What are you doing?
After finishing her meal, Ya Ya heard a noise and ran out. She saw her little friends busy with their little bottoms sticking out, and three chickens carrying soil.
“They’re digging a dog hole, do you want to come up?” Nannan held out her friendly little hand, “Climb up from there.”
Ya Ya scratched her head in confusion and obediently climbed up the tree.
It was her first time climbing a tree, and she was a little scared, but with the encouragement of her friends, she managed to climb up in one go.
"Wow, I can climb trees now!" The little guy exclaimed happily, showing off his row of tiny teeth.
"You'll get the hang of it if you climb more often. Sit up straight."
"Uh-huh."
A little friendship was born between the two little girls.
When Shishi arrived, having eaten and drunk her fill, the tree hole had already been dug.
The construction team's skills were superb, and they did not damage the tree roots in the slightest.
They are preparing to dig a hole in the wall.
The bodyguard makes another appearance, yelling "Ahhh!"
"My little ancestor, you can't dig up the wall, you can't dig it up!"
Shishi tried to calm him down, saying, "Don't rush. If you don't dig today, you'll dig tomorrow. It's all the same whether you dig sooner or later. Grandpa Ye has already given his fingerprint to agree, so stop jumping and go back to your room to rest."
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