Chapter 381 Wan Qiqi is afraid of children
After packing her bags to go home, Wan Qiqi gave Wu Gousheng and Chen Yongliang some instructions before leaving.
The two originally planned to give Wan Qiqi a gift, but she refused.
In Wan Qiqi's view, she could only leave with peace of mind if Wu Gousheng and Chen Yongliang were both in town, working together to take care of the restaurant and the children.
Between riding her own mule cart and paying to ride in an oxcart, Wan Qiqi chose the latter.
She was certain she couldn't tame the mule cart and didn't want to waste time training the mules.
An'an sat on the oxcart, staring at the cage covered by a cloth for a long time, then looked up and said, "Mother, it seems angry."
Wan Qiqi glanced at the cage and smiled, "It's alright, we can just coax it when we get back."
As soon as he finished speaking, a commotion erupted inside the cage.
But after a while, it stopped again.
Peregrine falcons are a type of eagle, and if others saw them, they would probably be frightened, so they can only be kept in cages.
Wan Qiqi was actually quite frustrated. It was a perfectly good eagle that had grown so big but still couldn't fly. It was such a waste!
If it could fly, it could also help catch some pheasants and rabbits in the mountains to improve the family's meals.
An'an seemed to agree with Wan Qiqi's words and didn't dwell on the peregrine falcon matter. She changed the subject and asked, "Mother, are we going back to our old home? Does brother know? Will he miss us?"
Wan Qiqi didn't know why this little devil had so many questions, but she still answered An An's questions seriously.
She knew that education was very important for children at this age.
Your attitude towards her will determine her future conduct and behavior, so you cannot be negligent.
Soon, the oxcart arrived at Lotus Village.
Wan Qiqi paid the money, released the peregrine falcon from its cage, and tied a rope around it for An'an to lead.
Actually, this rope couldn't possibly be comfortable for the peregrine falcon, but once it got used to being led by An An like this, it wouldn't resist.
It was still early, and the villagers were all busy with their farm work; there were few people at the village entrance.
Wan Qiqi patted An'an on the shoulder, signaling her to go first, while she followed behind with the bamboo basket on her back.
When Zhu Chengye gave her the bamboo basket, it didn't look heavy, but Wan Qiqi realized how heavy it was when she carried it.
It contains not only mutton and mutton bones, but also some pork, pastries, and even eggs.
Unable to refuse such hospitality, Zhu Chengye insisted on paying the bill, and Wan Qiqi couldn't stop him.
However, Wan Qiqi was even more convinced of Zhu Chengye's character.
The two had only taken a few steps when they encountered a group of women from the village.
They were taken aback at first, as if they didn't recognize Wan Qiqi.
Then, they stared at An'an for a while before they realized what was happening.
"Isn't this Yongnian's wife? What brings you back?"
As soon as one of them spoke up, the others quickly followed and came over to get acquainted with Wan Qiqi.
"Oh my, An'an is growing more and more beautiful!"
"Yes, she's fair-skinned and clean-cut, just like a young lady from a wealthy family!"
"Qiqi is getting prettier and prettier!"
Wan Qiqi forced a smile on her face, but inwardly she couldn't help but think: Do I even know you guys?
Although these people were all familiar faces in the village, they were not really acquainted with the original owner of this body and had almost no interaction with her.
Pretending to be an acquaintance now is undoubtedly to build a good relationship and try to gain some benefit from Wan Qiqi.
Wan Qiqi smiled faintly and said, "I haven't been back for a long time, so I came back to visit!"
Upon hearing her answer, these people immediately pressed for more information.
"Yongnian's wife, look, it's not the season for planting yet, and we're from the same village. Could you arrange some work for us?" The man smiled sheepishly, his face full of flattery.
“Sure, my family just happens to need manpower for the wasteland we bought, and the wages are paid daily,” Wan Qiqi replied obediently.
Upon hearing this, the man's smile froze slightly, and he said again, "Yongnian's wife, isn't your restaurant doing quite well? Do you think my husband could handle it..."
Wan Qiqi gave a cold smile and remained silent.
Not to mention that the woman's husband had never met her before.
Even if she had met him, she would never agree.
When she asked Wu Gousheng to inquire with the villagers, they all looked down on her, fearing that she would mismanage the business and not even be able to pay the workers.
Now that the restaurant is doing well, everyone is flocking to her place and even taking on jobs there.
People often think that working in a restaurant is easier than working on a wasteland, but they don't realize that working in a restaurant is not only physically demanding, but also mentally taxing.
She gave a few perfunctory replies and led An'an home.
"Pah! She's just made a few stinking bucks, and she thinks she's some rich man's wife!"
"That's right, she's always showing her face in public, she's completely disgraced the Chen family!"
"Everyone knows you shouldn't cultivate wasteland; she deserves to lose so much money!"
The shouts of condemnation were filled with anger and jealousy.
Even before Wan Qiqi had gone far, these people began to tell her everything, word for word.
Of course, she wouldn't turn around and argue with those women; otherwise, what difference would there be between her and the village women?
However, she wouldn't just let it go like that.
Make a mental note of those few families. If there are any benefits to be had in the future, bypass them first and let them gossip.
An'an turned her head and looked up at Wan Qiqi, her eyes filled with doubt, "Mother, it seems like they are scolding you."
"It's alright, let them talk if they want." Wan Qiqi smiled gently and said, "They're saying these things because they're jealous of their mother. An'an, you mustn't learn from them and talk badly about people behind their backs."
"Okay," An'an replied obediently, adding, "An'an will definitely tell you in person!"
Wan Qiqi was taken aback, then laughed at An An's amusement.
The saying "a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger" perfectly describes An'an; she's small in stature but incredibly brave!
Soon, the two arrived at their doorstep.
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