Cheng Shaowen was hit with a stick, but he acted as if nothing had happened and kept moving closer to the house.
Perhaps he was thinking that since his family had come, they couldn't possibly hit him again.
Cheng Qingyan still had the two watermelons in her hands.
Since Cheng Yuanji didn't speak, Lu Xiao and Cheng Shaowen didn't dare to accept Cheng Qingyan's things on their own.
Cheng Qingyan called out to Cheng Shaowen, "I have something to say to your father. Please take this watermelon to your uncle's house."
Without hesitation or consulting Cheng Yuanji, Cheng Shaowen took the watermelon, glanced at Cheng Yuanji, and ran out in a flash.
Lu Xiao was brewing tea for guests; only Cheng Yuanji and Cheng Qingyan were in the room.
He moved the watermelon beside him aside: "This batch of watermelons is almost finished to be harvested. I've been busy, and only today did I have time to bring it over for my two brothers to try."
"I just don't know why you beat Shaowen, brother?"
Cheng Yuanji's long face softened slightly after hearing Cheng Qingyan's words.
It was only for a moment, then he frowned and looked at Cheng Qingyan: "Don't beat around the bush, just say what you want to say."
"Then shall I say it?"
Cheng Yuanji looked impatient: "Speak."
As he spoke, Cheng Qingyan maintained a smile: "Why did you beat Shaowen, brother?"
Cheng Yuanji said angrily, "Why I hit him is my business, it's none of your concern!"
Cheng Qingyan wasn't angry, and the smile on his face didn't fade: "Brother, Shaowen should at least call me Third Uncle."
This made Cheng Yuanji even angrier.
He slammed his hand on the table, making a loud "smack!": "You still remember to call Shaowen 'Third Uncle'!"
"You still remember I'm your second brother!"
"They actually teamed up with that brat to lie to me? Do they really think I'm old and senile?"
See, as expected, Cheng Shaowen can't keep things to himself. It hasn't been long before his fake work assignment was exposed.
Cheng Qingyan laughed and said, "Brother, calm down. Shaowen didn't lie to you about everything."
"I came here today to ask him if he wants to continue working."
Lu Xiao poured a cup of tea for Ye Lingyu and also served one to Cheng Qingyan.
Upon hearing Cheng Qingyan ask Cheng Shaowen if he wanted to go to work, he quickly turned around to look at Cheng Yuanji.
Cheng Yuanji's brows remained furrowed; he had no idea what kind of trouble Cheng Qingyan was up to.
In any case, there was absolutely no trust between the brothers.
After Lu Xiao looked at him again and again, Cheng Yuanji asked, "What kind of crazy idea are you up to? If there's any grudge between us, don't involve the child."
That's ridiculous. Wasn't it Cheng Yuanji who first approached her to ask for a managerial position for Cheng Shaowen?
Although there are no positions for managers now, there are still openings for workers.
But isn't Cheng Yuanji's reaction a bit off?
Also, what grudge do I have against Cheng Yuanji?
Aren't they brothers?
Although Cheng Yuanji may not know that he is actually a woman disguised as a man, it shouldn't be considered a feud, right?
Haven't we had much contact over the years?
Cheng Qingyan was puzzled, but he didn't show it on his face. He still had a smile on his lips: "Brother, what are you saying? Between you and me, brothers, how can there be any grudges?"
Now it was Cheng Yuanji's turn to be puzzled. Didn't Cheng Qingyan always want Cheng Shaowen and the others to work at the venue?
Today, he actually brought his wife and watermelon to our door, and even told Cheng Shaowen to go to work. It all seems a bit strange.
Just then, Cheng Shaowen arrived with Cheng Yuanfu.
The houses of the two families were almost next to each other. Cheng Shaowen ran there when he left, so the round trip didn't take much time.
After Cheng Yuanfu took his seat, he exchanged a few simple pleasantries with Cheng Qingyan, as if they were not very familiar guests.
The conversation that was going on was abruptly cut off after Cheng Yuanfu arrived.
Cheng Yuanji started drinking tea non-stop again, and had already drunk no less than three cups.
Lu Xiao refilled his water several times, and Cheng Qingyan secretly glanced at Lu Xiao, whose eyes never left Cheng Yuanji.
She was waiting for Cheng Yuanji to agree to Cheng Qingyan's request so that Cheng Shaowen could go to work at Cheng Qingyan's workshop.
In this way, she could see Cheng Shaowen often, and Cheng Shaowen wouldn't have to leave home to work in the town or county.
The journey was long, and the wages weren't necessarily more than what he would get working at Cheng Qingyan's workshop.
Cheng Yuanji felt pressured under Lu Xiao's constant gaze.
He had initially considered having Cheng Shaowen go to Cheng Qingyan's place; otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to see her specifically last time.
However, he is now somewhat uncertain.
Some people have already begun to suspect Cheng Qingyan's identity, and it's hard to say when something might happen to him.
He has now changed his mind and dares not let his son follow Cheng Qingyan, for fear that if something happens to Cheng Qingyan, it will implicate Cheng Shaowen.
Cheng Qingyan found it difficult to glean any clues from their conversation.
However, Cheng Yuanji's refusal to immediately agree to let Cheng Shaowen work at her place had already made her think twice.
If someone who is obsessed with money sees money on the ground but doesn't choose to pick it up, there must be some huge conspiracy behind it.
Cheng Qingyan turned to look at Ye Lingyu. After exchanging a glance with her, Cheng Qingyan stood up and took her leave.
"Brother and sister-in-law, please wait. My wife and I have other matters to attend to, so we must take our leave first."
"As for what I just told my second brother, please consider it carefully."
Cheng Yuanfu hadn't heard what Cheng Qingyan had said before, so he didn't offer any opinion.
Cheng Yuanji remained silent; he needed to consider this matter carefully.
Money is good, but life is more important.
After leaving the house, we entered the courtyard.
Cheng Yuanfu looked at Cheng Yuanji, and Cheng Yuanji met his gaze. The tacit understanding between the brothers needed no further explanation.
He didn't linger and followed Cheng Qingyan away.
However, as soon as Cheng Qingyan and Ye Lingyu returned home after leaving Cheng Yuanji's house, Cheng Yuanfu caught up with them.
So, they came following behind them.
Fugui still roared at him fiercely, baring his teeth and poised to attack.
Cheng Qingyan waved his fan and called out, "Fugui, lie down."
Fu Gui glanced at Cheng Yuanfu before slowly lying down.
Although he lay down, his eyes remained fixed on Cheng Yuanfu, and he did not let his guard down.
It was as if they were waiting for Cheng Qingyan's order at any moment, ready to rush up and tear the person in front of them apart at any second.
"What brings you here, brother?"
Cheng Yuanfu looked around but didn't see Ye Lingyu. His eyes remained wary of those outside the door, afraid someone might be eavesdropping.
After confirming that no one was around, he whispered mysteriously to Cheng Qingyan, "A few days ago, someone wearing a mask came to my house late at night to inquire about you."
"The second brother's place has also been infiltrated, mainly to ask for information about you."
Cheng Qingyan's eyelids twitched. Tsk, I knew Cheng Yuanji's reaction wouldn't be good.
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