Gu Xinran touched the box and it disappeared from sight.
She stood straight, bowed, and said with a smile, "Dear guest, it's a pleasure to serve you at the Xinran brand mobile safe! Your belongings will be kept intact and securely. You are welcome to check and use them at any time."
Mother Gu was so amused that she giggled and patted her shoulder, scolding her with a smile, "You naughty monkey, just wait to be a mobile safe for the rest of your life."
Gu Xinran hugged her mother's arm and acted coquettishly, "Two lives are fine, I will still be your daughter in the next life.
But we'd better build a good secret room at home. When I get married and run away with the money, you can cry to whoever you want."
Mother Gu gently pulled her ear and said, "Shame on you! How can a grown-up girl talk about getting married all the time? The monk can escape, but the temple cannot. When the time comes, I will chase you to the Prince of Qi's mansion and enjoy the good life."
But to be honest, what belongs to me is yours, you can take it if you want."
Gu Xinran hugged her mother and started to act coquettishly again, "Ah! My mother is the best mother in the world!"
The mother and daughter laughed and played for a while, then instructed Xiaolan, who was guarding outside the door, to notify all the servants in the mansion to gather in the front yard to receive their New Year's money.
After a while, the mother and daughter put the sachets they had prepared in the morning on a tray and headed towards the front yard.
When they arrived, Butler Zhao was already waiting in the yard with everyone, and chairs were prepared for Gu's mother and Gu Xinran.
As soon as Xiaomei arrived, she took the tray from Gu Xinran's hand. After the two of them sat down, Butler Zhao gave them New Year's greetings.
Mother Gu was particularly happy today and looked more like the mistress of the house.
She spoke earnestly to the servants: "Happy New Year everyone! You've all worked hard these past few days and performed well. I hope you'll continue to work hard next year! Okay, without further ado, everyone line up to receive your New Year's money."
Everyone looked at the sachets on the tray with stars in their eyes, and they all smiled happily after receiving the red envelopes.
The most excited were the sisters Chunhua and Qiuyue. They looked at the five cents of silver in the sachet with tears in their eyes.
The eldest sister Chunhua wiped away her tears and smiled, "Boss, you are so kind. This is the first time I have so much money.
In the past, I got up earlier than the chickens and slept later than the dogs. I worked myself to death and never saw a copper coin. I was even sold by my family for only one or two taels of silver.
Fortunately, I have met such a good boss like you. I am really lucky."
The younger sister Qiuyue also expressed her gratitude, "Thank you, boss, for giving us enough food and clothes, and for giving us New Year's money. We will definitely work harder in the future."
Mother Gu nodded at them and said, "It will be even better in the future. Everyone, go about your business and disperse. Butler Zhao and Accountant Wang, you two can go back and reunite with your families. You can return on the morning of the third day of the New Year."
Everyone thanked and left.
Mother Gu also left and went to the kitchen. She had to lead everyone to prepare double New Year's Eve dinner.
Gu Xinran left behind Xiaomei, Xiaolan, Liao Wu and Lingyun, the four who were responsible for the military strength of the mansion.
After being watched two days ago, she felt uneasy and thought that she had to do something to improve the security of the mansion, so she left the four strongest men to discuss it together.
Gu Xinran spoke worriedly, "As you all know, someone was peeping outside the mansion yesterday. We are not afraid of ten thousand things, but we are prepared for the worst. There are many elderly, weak, women and children at home, so it is never too careful.
Although this courtyard wall is four meters high and can prevent thieves, it cannot prevent experts. Any one of you can use it to fly over it.
Everyone, think about it, is there any good way to make the mansion safer?"
Xiaomei: "Dig more traps along the wall."
Ling Yun: "The courtyard wall is covered with thorns."
Xiaolan: "We need to increase patrols, but we are too short of manpower. It would be better to add more."
Liao Wu: "Get some dogs."
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Everyone expressed their opinions and had a great time discussing.
At this time, Duan Yunchi, who had sent his father out of the city, came back and happened to see them discussing safety issues enthusiastically.
Gu Xinran hurriedly stopped him, "Brother Yunchi, you've arrived just in time. Since you've moved into the mansion, why not transfer your guards here as well?"
Then he recounted what happened yesterday.
Safety is of paramount importance. Duan Yunchi agreed immediately. "The Duan Mansion has a total of twelve guards. Leave two to guard the gate, and transfer the rest here. I'm going to the Inspection Office now and have them strengthen patrols around the Gu Mansion."
"Okay, thank you cousin. Please help me get some more thorns and a powerful dog."
"No problem, I'll arrange it right away."
Duan Yunchi regards the safety of his aunt's family as the top priority. He has just made a promise in front of his father that he will take good care of them and ensure that they are safe and sound.
After Duan Yunchi hurried away, everyone divided the work and cooperated with each other. Some dug traps, some sharpened bamboo tips, and some checked the courtyard wall.
When Grandpa Gu learned what they were going to do, he also started to help. He even carried a pile of bamboo strips to the gatehouse and asked Mancang to help as well.
Gu Xinran put on sheepskin gloves and took out the highly toxic "One Step Down" given by Doctor Ling, a mixture of curare tree sap and snake venom. This poison is fatal on contact with blood.
He dipped the shaved bamboo strips all over the bamboo and thought to himself, if you rush in, I will make sure you never come back.
She gave each person a pair of leather gloves and reminded them to be careful when setting traps so that their own people would not be harmed before the enemy was poisoned.
In case of poisoning, I must find her first. By the way, I left a small bottle of spiritual spring water for Xiaomei for emergency use.
Two hours later, the trap was set and everyone in the mansion was notified and forbidden to approach the courtyard wall.
As the sun set, Duan Yunchi returned to the mansion with five large wolfhounds, ten guards and several carts of thorns.
Before dark, everyone fixed the thorns on the courtyard wall, and Gu Xinran asked them to sprinkle poison on the thorns.
Together with the guards of the Duan Mansion, there are enough patrol personnel. In this way, although the Gu Mansion cannot be said to be an iron wall, if the villains dare to come, they will definitely not return alive.
By the time everyone was done, the sound of firecrackers exploding outside was heard. They were real firecrackers.
The Gu family’s New Year’s Eve dinner is also ready.
Before dinner, Gu's mother took Gu Xinran to the small warehouse next to the kitchen, where they saw a large table full of delicious food.
There are braised lion's head dumplings that symbolize reunion, steamed fish that symbolizes abundance year after year, golden and crispy fried spring rolls, steaming hot dumplings, fragrant braised pork, and refreshing and delicious cold dishes...
Every dish is full of the taste of home, making people feel the strong family love and warmth.
With a wave of his hand, the table and everything else were stored in the space.
But she found that there was no way to put the things directly into Xiao Mingzhan's second courtyard. A table of delicious food was quietly placed at the door with hanging flowers, as well as various meatballs, steamed buns, etc. prepared by her grandmother.
She couldn't control Xiao Mingzhan's yard like she did with her own space, and had to do everything in the second courtyard manually.
Mother Gu's eyes turned into crescents when she smiled. In her eyes, the relatives could eat the same dishes in a distant place, just like having a reunion dinner together.
She smiled lightly and asked, "Ranran, is it okay to put it in like this? Otherwise, I will go out first so that it will be more convenient for you to cast the spell."
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