“Since you say you’re my uncle, then my godmother saved my life, so you should repay her. I’m the only man in my godmother’s family, and I’m too young and weak to do heavy work. My godmother is also injured, so now is your chance to repay her. Go and chop some firewood for my godmother and fill this corner of the wall.”
Seeing Yuan Qiu acting like a little adult, Yang Cui felt both warm-hearted and amused.
After laughing, Yang Cui said to Cen Xiao, "Don't listen to him. You're a guest, why should you do any work? My uncle can help with the firewood, and if that doesn't work, I can buy some."
Yuan Qiu became anxious: "Godmother, buying firewood costs money, and our family has many expenses."
"It's nothing, just chopping wood." Cen Xiao actually took a wood-chopping knife and went up the mountain.
Yuan Qiu comforted Yang Cui with a matter of course: "Godmother, there's no need to feel embarrassed. Didn't you say you found out that he is my uncle? Since he is my uncle, it's only right that he helps my godmother."
“That’s twisted logic. In this world, no one is obligated to do anything or that is a matter of course,” Yang Cui lectured. “I know you’re insecure, Qiuqiu. You should trust your godmother. Your godmother keeps her word. If you don’t want to, I won’t let you leave.”
"Alright, godmother, I believe you, but I'll still make him do things. Anyway, he eats at our house. You said there's no such thing as a free lunch. If he wants to eat, he has to do things."
Yang Cui: "But your uncle eats his own food."
Cen Xiao has been eating here for the past few days, but everyone brings their own rice and other food. In addition to rice, they also bring vegetables every morning. So, Yang Cui is actually getting a good deal.
“But he didn’t cook the food. In short, he has to work if he wants to eat. Oh, godmother, you still have time to feel sorry for him. You should use that time to feel sorry for me instead.”
Yang Cui's eyes widened: "...You little brat, who...feels sorry for him? If you keep talking nonsense, I'll spank you!"
"Godmother, you said you'd be my aunt before. I'll go ask my uncle later if he's willing to marry into the family." With that, Yuan Qiu ran off.
Yang Cui: "You come back here right now!"
Yuan Qiu had already run away.
Yang Cui looked around. Luckily, Cen Xiao wasn't there, or it would have been incredibly awkward. That brat was just thinking how considerate he was, but now he's acting so unlovable.
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