Hearing her mother's words, Ya Ya blinked and asked curiously, "Mom, you're not planning to let my brother get on the sedan chair empty-handed, are you?"
"Did I promise your brother anything?" Tian Niangzi asked.
Ya Ya: ...
Madam Tian: "So how can this be considered getting into the sedan chair empty-handed?"
She was a little unhappy when Shiro said those things to her before, feeling that her son was not that kind of person.
But she only realized it today...
wrong!
Not today!
Actually, she had noticed that her son had developed many minor health problems even earlier.
But she thought that the two children had suffered too much when they were young, so now that the family was better off, she would spoil them a little.
But unexpectedly, the child changed without anyone noticing!
It's turned into this absurd state now!
How could she dare let her son work at the Kitty Shop? She'd just bring trouble to the Chi family again! How could she face them then?
"Mom, you're so clever! But when I heard my brother bring up marriage, I thought you would compromise for his sake and for the sake of our future grandchildren."
There was also worry in Ya Ya's words.
How could I not worry?
After all, which parent wouldn't compromise on their child's marriage?
“I’m compromising for your brother’s future and for our future grandchildren. I can’t spoil him anymore! From now on, I’ll buy more land in the village so your brother can work in the fields every day and won’t have to go out.”
Buy more land, and the profits from the land will be enough for him to live on.
One should have a conscience.
What good is having a lot of money if you've lost your conscience?
Retribution will come sooner or later.
"But my brother..."
"I'll inform the Chi family about your brother's situation and tell them to be careful. As for your brother..."
Looking out the window at the trumpet creeper flowers filling the courtyard and the lush green vegetable garden, Tian Niangzi was filled with emotion.
After a long silence, he slowly said, "His life is tied to the village; he can't leave."
That child has no skills but high expectations, so he can only live a peaceful life at home.
If we had left home, where would we have such a good life now?
"Tell the Chi family? But what about my brother..."
Ya Ya was a little conflicted.
Of course she knew that it was best to tell the Chi family, so that if the Chi family was on guard, even if her brother did something bad, he wouldn't suffer much loss.
Can……
That's her own brother after all. What if the Chi family retaliates against him...?
"Don't worry, the Chi family isn't that kind of family. They won't retaliate. Even if they do, at most they'll just prevent your brother from finding work in town. That's better; he can stay home and farm peacefully."
After wiping the bowl clean, Tian Niangzi was still a little worried, so she took off her apron and said to Ya Ya, "You stay at home, I'm going to the Chi family's house. That way, if your brother asks, just say I went to visit someone, and you won't know exactly where I went."
"Then be careful on your way, Mother."
"Um."
Tian Niangzi rushed to the Chi family.
After explaining the reasons to the Chi family, he also shared his plans.
It took about half an hour before they left the Chi family.
What Tian Niangzi didn't notice was that her son, Tian Laifu, and a strange man were hiding in a big tree somewhere, watching this scene from afar.
"Look, what the hell are you doing here at the Chi family so late at night? Is it to let you manage the tofu shop, as you hope, or... to tell the Chi family that you're useless and get fired?"
The man was thin and unattractive, but his voice was extremely seductive.
He repeated to Tian Laifu over and over again, "Your mother looks down on you. She thinks you're useless and will only bring shame to the Chi family. In your mother's heart, everything about the Chi family is more important than you."
Otherwise, we can wait until tomorrow and see! Let's see if you get fired tomorrow, or if you'll be managing the tofu shop!
Tian Laifu's face flushed red, veins bulging, but he couldn't believe what the other person said: "You're talking nonsense! My mother and I, a widow, raised each other alone, relying on each other for survival. How could she possibly value the Chi family more than me?"
He is the only male in the Tian family!
From childhood to adulthood, his mother has always indulged him in everything! How could she not take him seriously?
The man wasn't angry when he was scolded; he just looked at you with a particularly pitying gaze and gently shook his head.
"Let's wait and see tomorrow."
After waiting a while, the man jumped down from the tree and shouted at Tian Laifu, "Hurry up and jump down! Hurry up!"
What are you dawdling about?
If we keep dawdling, what if someone finds out?
Tian Laifu gripped the tree branch tightly, looked down, and suddenly felt his legs go weak.
I didn't realize how high it was when I first climbed up, but now it looks so tall!
It must be taller than the roof of my house, right?
Wouldn't he break his leg if he jumped down?
"Hurry up!"
"I...I'm scared. Wait for me to climb down."
As he spoke, Tian Laifu tentatively tried to climb down, but... he didn't dare to move at all!
What if I fall?
The man grew impatient and, in desperation, whispered, "Jump down, I'll catch you."
It might feel a little awkward for a man to hug another man.
But there's nothing we can do.
But Tian Laifu still didn't dare!
The man had no choice but to climb the tree again.
"Why are you up here again... Ah!"
Tian Laifu was grabbed by the man and jumped off the tree together!
Tian Laifu's legs went weak, and as soon as he landed, he sat down on the ground with a thud.
The man sneered, "No wonder your mother doesn't value you. With such a small amount of courage, who would respect you?"
"You're talking nonsense!"
"Oh."
The man chuckled coldly twice, then turned and left.
idiot!
Tian Laifu stood there for a while before leaving, grumbling and cursing.
It's still the same tree.
However, higher up in the treetop, two people dressed in green were lying down, almost blending into the leaves!
"Tell me, didn't those two idiots notice us at all?"
"Nonsense, if we let this idiot find out, we can both go back to school and be retrained!"
"Tsk tsk, how stupid."
"Stop talking nonsense. You stay here and keep watch. I'll go tell the young master."
——
The Chi family.
Chi Tang frowned: "Do you know who that man is?"
The bodyguard replied, "I don't know yet, but I've memorized his appearance and sent someone to investigate."
"Well done! Here's your bonus!"
Chi Tang tossed a money bag over.
The guard opened it and found two silver ingots!
The guard quickly refused, "Young Master, this is my duty..."
"Punishment for mistakes, reward for merits! You all worked so hard hiding there to protect me and providing me with information. Of course I have to reward you. Don't worry, little brother, if you follow me, you'll get what you deserve!"
"Save it all up, so you can get married in a few years."
The guard bowed his head and said, "Young master is joking. Guards are not allowed to marry and have children."
The Shadow Guard lives a life in darkness.
They can't have their own affairs, nor can they have their own family.
All skills, abilities, energy, and time must be dedicated to the master!
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