Grandma Ye said in a low voice, "It's not as good as our spicy soup."
Ye Caiping smiled and gave her a reproachful look.
Jin'er and Huan'er also felt that it was not as good as their spicy soup, but they ate it with happy expressions.
They got to eat the wontons that girls weren't supposed to eat.
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When the group returned to Old Ye's house, they saw that the ground was covered with cassava chips.
The surface moisture has dried, so it looks like it's been drying in the sun all morning.
Old Man Ye and his two sons had just finished eating and were digesting their food in the main room.
"Little sisters, why are you so late? The food is warm in the kitchen, I'll bring it to you right away," Ye Erquan said solicitously, jumping up from his chair.
"No need, we sold out a little late today, so we just grabbed a bite in town."
With that, Ye Caiping went back to her room.
Grandma Ye sat down in the main room and was so tired that she didn't want to move.
Mrs. Du quickly served her tea and water, showing great filial piety.
Ye Caiping came out of the room again, took a string of coins and gave them to Old Lady Ye: "Mother, this is your wages."
"You child..." Old Mrs. Ye gave her a reproachful look, "Is there any need to be in such a hurry? You should rest for a while, and it won't be too late to give it to her when you've calmed down."
Ye Caiping smiled but didn't say anything.
Du's eyes lit up, and she became even more attentive to Old Lady Ye, even massaging her legs. She was counting on the old lady to help her find a daughter-in-law.
Old Man Ye smiled; his daughter was becoming more and more filial.
"Sister-in-law," Ye Caiping suddenly called out, "open your hands."
Mrs. Du looked puzzled: "What's wrong?"
He readily extended his hand and opened it.
Ye Caiping placed something in her hand.
Du was stunned for a moment, then looked closely and realized that it was actually one tael of silver!
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