Originally, Wu Dayong refused to live in the same yard with Jin Zian, but the village chief said there were no extra yards to choose from.
The few of them were tired from the long journey, so they naturally had to settle down quickly once they had a yard.
But it’s obvious that no one has lived in this yard for a long time, so they can only repair it while they are still living there.
It is the beginning of winter now, and the Chinese New Year is just a few months away.
All Xia Manni wanted was that the house could be repaired at least before the Chinese New Year.
Zhang Cuiling said optimistically, "This house is not bad. It's much better than sleeping on the road."
Everyone in the group agreed with what she said. They had been out for almost two years and were finally going to have a home again.
There are new neighbors in the village, and people keep coming to watch the fun.
There were curious people peeking outside the courtyard wall, and there were also people who enthusiastically came into the yard to say hello.
The most lively of the three families is the courtyard of Wu Dayong and Jin Zian.
"Hey, did you go and see it?"
"I took a look, it looks really good."
"I heard that both men are good-looking."
"I think the tall and handsome guy is better."
"What? I think the one who doesn't joke around is better. I heard he's a doctor."
"That tall and handsome guy, I heard he was a warrior before."
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On the other hand, there were not many people watching from Xia Manni's and Zhang Cuiling's families.
After all, a widow with a child is not uncommon in the village.
Jin Zian and Wu Dayong next door are both single men, so they have always been a hot topic.
There are carpenters in the village. Not only do the villagers order their furniture here, but people from the surrounding villages and even Jin'an City come here to order furniture.
In addition, the village bricklayers do a good job.
Jin'an is located relatively north, and the houses here have started to be built with bricks.
Therefore, the earthquake and heavy rain did not have much impact on the houses.
Xia Manni took Zhang Cuiling and found people in the village who could help with the work.
Let them repair the roof and add all the necessary furniture.
When the villagers heard that he was a new neighbor, they didn't ask for too high a price.
In this way, it took the three families a total of one month to finally make the yard habitable.
That day, Xia Manni called Wu Dayong and Jin Zian, as well as Zhang Cuiling and her son, and they had their first reunion dinner in the Xia family's courtyard.
But no one thought that they would never be reunited together again after that.
There was wine and food on the table, but the children were not allowed to drink, so Xia Manni prepared some fruit for them.
After having a good meal and a good drink, Xia Manni did not let Wu Dayong go back.
Wu Dayong had already let the accompanying horse roam free somewhere unknown.
Since getting off the horse in Jin'an, Xia Manni has not seen him again.
Xia Manni and Wu Dayong sat in the yard. Xia Manni looked up at the moonlight and felt that this time was really beautiful.
She looked at Wu Dayong, who was silent, and said, "Are you worried about something?"
Wu Dayong chuckled and asked, "Did you just see that?"
Xia Manni: "Is he annoyed by the girls hitting on him?"
Wu Dayong: "I look them straight in the eye."
Xia Manni rolled her eyes at Wu Dayong and said, "Tell me, what's going on? It seems like you've become a different person since you arrived in Jin'an."
Wu Dayong was amused by Xia Manni's disregard for her image. He asked, "What are your plans for the future?"
Xia Manni thought this was a good question because she had indeed thought about it.
She said: "I don't have any ambitions. My only focus is on these four children. I just want to make a lot of money here and send them to school..."
Wu Dayong was not surprised by Xia Manni's words. After all, everyone could see her affection for the children.
It was only after he became Erwa's master that he found out that Xia Manni was not their biological mother.
For a bought mother, it is already very good to be able to achieve this.
This is also what Wu Dayong admires most about Xia Manni. She could obviously live a better life, but she insisted on dragging four children along.
Wu Dayong then asked: "What about the future?"
Xia Manni turned sideways, smiled at Wu Dayong, and said, "In the future?"
Wu Dayong looked at Xia Manni seriously and nodded.
His eyes are not traditional big eyes, but rather look a bit like phoenix eyes, so he always gives people the feeling of a playboy.
In short, after changing his clothes, no one thought he was the leader of the Qianren Alliance.
Being looked at in such eyes, Xia Manni finally understood why so many young girls loved to say hello to him.
Who wouldn’t love a handsome young man who also knows some kung fu?
"Of course, my four children will take care of me in my old age."
Wu Dayong was a little annoyed after hearing this: "Have you ever thought about getting married?"
After listening to this, Xia Manni shook her head: "Getting married? I haven't thought about it yet."
She thought for a moment and then said, "Besides, who should I marry?"
"Marry me?"
"Why should I marry you? Can't I just live with the children on my own?"
Xia Manni knew that Wu Dayong had some feelings for her, but she never thought that he actually wanted to marry her.
Wu Dayong was speechless when asked. He believed that Xia Manni would not have a bad life if she didn't get married.
Xia Manni felt the atmosphere was a bit awkward, so she wanted to speak out: "You want to marry me?"
Wu Dayong rolled his eyes at Xia Manni and said, "Nonsense. You don't want to marry me?"
Xia Manni nodded.
Wu Dayong was so angry that he laughed and asked directly, "Why?"
Unexpectedly, Xia Manni did not answer his question, but asked: "You have been uneasy these days, is it because of this matter?"
Wu Dayong was stunned for a moment and said truthfully, "No."
He continued, "Before entering Jin'an, I received a letter from my brothers in the Qianren Alliance..."
"What did the letter say?"
"The letter said there's a unit nearby, and some brothers are fighting in the south, and they want me to meet them."
Xia Manni: "Don't you want to meet them?"
When Wu Dayong heard this question, he became a little hesitant: "I don't know..."
Xia Manni: "Then do you have a goal?"
Wu Dayong: "Before, I just wanted to rescue my brothers and hide them... until the new emperor ascends the throne."
Xia Manni shook her head and said, "You are just running away."
Wu Dayong didn't understand, but waited for Xia Manni's next words.
"You were so secretive before, but you were still found by the imperial court. Seeing that the civil unrest will continue for a few more years, you are like a big piece of fat meat. Why didn't you think of actively selecting people?"
"Taking the initiative to select people?"
"Yeah, or start your own business, it depends on what you want."
"I just want to take care of my Qianren League and fulfill my master's last wish."
"Then why don't you speed up the end of this war? It's better than being watched all the time. Besides, you still have those brothers waiting for you."
Xia Manni said to him seriously: "I think you can do it!"
Wu Dayong sighed and said, "What do you mean?"
"I mean, we are not on the same path after all..."
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