The brother and sister chatted for a while longer, and then Hua Qingyang finished a set of questions and came to Hua Kai for a check.
Hua Kai frowned as she watched her younger brother make careless mistakes, correcting them one by one. Her brother was smart, but he was just too impulsive.
Before the question was finished, Gu Lanyan returned, bringing back two little piglets.
The family's big pig was sold a couple of days ago. Gu Lanyan is a restless person; as soon as the pig was sold, she ordered piglets and brought them home today.
Hua Kai loved animals in her past life, so she quickly put down her book and ran out to see the piglets.
The brothers Hua Qingyi and Hua Qingyang also came out; buying piglets was a big deal for the family.
Hua Kai looked at the little spotted pig that Gu Lan Yan had put in the pigpen and was extremely fond of it. She went into the pigpen and touched the little pig.
Gulanyan was clean; the pigsty was spotless, and the new straw under the shed had little smell.
Just as Hua Kai was enjoying herself, a discordant voice came from behind: "I heard you caught two piglets?" Zheng Shuzhen said as she ran towards the pigpen.
Upon hearing the voice, Gu Lanyan's hand trembled reflexively, and she turned around with a hint of nervousness: "Mother, what brings you here?"
When Hua Kai saw Zheng Shuzhen arrive, she quickly came out of the pigsty, closed the pigsty door, and, along with her older and younger brothers, called out "Grandma" to Zheng Shuzhen.
Then Hua Kai kept a close eye on Zheng Shuzhen's actions to see what she was up to. She had to be wary of this old lady, since she didn't have good intentions.
Zheng Shuzhen didn't even look at Hua Kai and the other children, and said directly to Gu Lanyan, "The fourth brother's family also wants to catch two piglets, which is perfect. I'll take these two back with me, and you can go and catch two more."
As she spoke, Zheng Shuzhen took out the nylon bag she had been hiding under her arm; she had come prepared.
Hua Kai stood in the way of the pigpen entrance and said to Zheng Shuzhen, "Grandma, did you bring any money? Buying pigs costs money."
Zheng Shuzhen glared at Hua Kai: "You have no manners! How can you ask your own family for money? Your own mother comes to ask for something, and you have to pay for it? Aren't you afraid people will laugh at you?"
Hua Kai laughed: "Who's laughing? Bring this person here, I want to see who's so shameless."
Zheng Shuzhen wanted to tear Hua Kai's mouth apart: "You're a child, why don't you study properly and instead learn these disrespectful things? What kind of nonsense is this?" After saying that, she turned to Gu Lanyan and said: "Eldest daughter-in-law, I'm determined to have this piglet today, can you lend me a hand?" With that, she was about to enter the pigpen.
The flower-covered figure blocked the pigsty door: "Are you trying to rob us outright?"
How could she possibly let Zheng Shuzhen go in to catch the pig? She'd just make a scene after a few glances. She could always justify herself no matter where she went. The important thing now was not to back down.
Zheng Shuzhen looked at Hua Kai with a righteous indignation: "Get out of the way. Isn't your family making money at the market now? I didn't see the money, but I can't even take two of your piglets? How come you don't recognize your ancestors after making a little money? Get out of the way, or I'll be very rude to you."
"What this old man is saying is strange. Does he think that just because someone makes money, he has to give it to you? I also have money. Do you want to rob me?" Ye Yifan had been observing the situation from outside the wall when he came in.
When Hua Kai saw Ye Yifan, she smiled and said, "Captain Ye, what brings you here?"
Ye Yifan said, "I'm going to the city to deliver some documents this afternoon. I came to ask if you wanted to go together on the way." After saying that, he called Gu Lanyan "Auntie".
Gu Lanyan was a little confused, and nodded blankly in agreement.
Hua Kai was about to agree when she remembered that she had asked Hua Qingyi to go to the city, so she asked again, "What time are you leaving? I still have some things to discuss with my parents. If I leave too early, I might not be able to take advantage of you."
Upon hearing the word "profit," Ye Yifan's lips curled up slightly as he said, "I'm not in a hurry for you to profit from this. Just come find me whenever you're ready."
Hua Kai smiled and said, "That's good." Then she sighed and said, "I'm sorry for always making you see me in embarrassing situations."
Ye Yifan said, "This is nothing. Everyone has their troubles. We live in a society governed by law. If someone steals your things, just call the police. If you don't know the phone number for the local police station, I'll call it for you."
Hua Kai found Ye Yifan's words pleasant to hear today, and looking at Zheng Shuzhen's green face, she felt relieved.
Zheng Shuzhen was an old woman from a remote mountain village. She might be tough on people at home, but she wouldn't dare to be forceful when she saw someone of Ye Yifan's status.
She could only feign grievance and say, "Captain Ye, you don't know about my family. This is my son's house. How is it illegal for me to take things from my own son's house? They're being unreasonable."
Ye Yifan looked at Zheng Shuzhen and said, "I have heard about your family's affairs. Since the family has already separated, your aunt's property does not belong to you, so you are not entitled to take it."
Zheng Shuzhen was a little confused: "Anyway, I'm her mother-in-law, so if she doesn't let me take it, she's being unfilial."
Ye Yifan laughed: "Everything should be based on reason. Don't make things too ugly, or it won't do your children and grandchildren any good. At least I won't work with that kind of greedy person."
Hua Kai looked at Ye Yifan, blinking her big eyes. Putting aside everything else, this man was fiercely protective of his own. She had only been friends with him for a short time, yet he was already helping her family so much. Now Hua Kai seemed to understand why Gu Xiaoxue trusted Ye Yifan so much; this man was trustworthy.
Zheng Shuzhen was frightened by Ye Yifan's words. What old person doesn't want their children and grandchildren to be successful? Ye Yifan's words that he would not work with someone who was greedy and insatiable made Zheng Shuzhen feel as if something had pinched her heart, causing her great discomfort.
At this moment, Hua Lin came to pick up Zheng Shuzhen, worried that she couldn't carry the two piglets by herself.
She just didn't expect to see Ye Yifan helping Hua Kai again. This wasn't the first time. She was so jealous that she was dying of envy. Although Ye Yifan had ridiculed her last time, she was unwilling to accept it. She didn't have a chance to have anything with this outstanding man, but she couldn't let Hua Kai have it too.
She also entered the courtyard: "Captain Ye, can't you see that Hua Kai is an ungrateful person? You can't befriend someone like that."
Ye Yifan looked at Hua Lin: "I see it very clearly, and I know whether it's worth it or not."
Hua Lin continued, "Captain Ye, Hua Kai doesn't even care about family ties. How can she treat her grandmother like that? Do you really think she's a good person?"
Ye Yifan sneered and said, "Without blood ties and having been oppressed for years, this can't be considered family affection."
Upon hearing this, Zheng Shuzhen couldn't accept it and quickly said, "Even if Hua Wanjiang isn't my biological son, I didn't let him starve or freeze to death, did I? Otherwise, would Hua Kai and the others exist? At least I gave Hua Wanjiang food and fed him, didn't I?"
Ye Yifan said to Zheng Shuzhen, "The food wasn't provided by you; it's the responsibility that his biological father must bear. Also, if you really let your stepson die, you'll be breaking the law, and you certainly wouldn't dare."
Hua Kai looked at Ye Yifan with admiration. This guy was amazing, even stronger than her in combat. Every word he said was designed to put Zheng Shuzhen and Hua Lin in a dead end.
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