Lin Weiming's words ignited hope throughout the village.
They had been worried about the bandits for the past few days and were somewhat uneasy.
But thinking about next year, if the weather is good and there's an extra ox to help plow the fields, then we can definitely grow more grain, and maybe even have some surplus.
Then the child will be able to eat his fill, and it would be best if he could be raised to be like that little girl from the Lin family, with a round little face and fair and tender skin.
Even one's own wife can buy a new piece of fabric at the market and make a nice outfit for the whole family.
Just thinking about it now makes them so happy they can't stop smiling.
Their wishes are few: to have enough to eat and wear, for the crops in the fields to grow strong, and for their houses to stay dry.
Also, it's best to never run into those ruthless bandits!
Lin Wanyue, who had secretly returned to the village, looked at her father. Actually, Lin Weiming was quite handsome at times.
However, she didn't dare linger and wanted to take advantage of everyone's attention being focused on the four bandits to quickly go home.
But she didn't expect that when she got home, she would be met with Xue Fu's expressionless face.
Normally, Xuefu is in charge of managing the household. She has a gentle personality and always has a warm smile on her face, especially when she is with Lin Wanyue.
But today, Xuefu's expression was cold, and her eyes were fixed on Lin Wanyue, who had quietly returned.
Lin Wanyue then realized that her mother must have discovered that she had sneaked out.
"Mother~" Lin Wanyue acted decisively, taking the initiative and rushing over to hug her mother's leg and act coquettishly.
Xuefu hugged Lin Wanyue, but said in a somewhat cold tone, "Wanwan, Mother is asking you, where did you run off to all by yourself just now?"
"I... I just went for a casual walk outside." Lin Wanyue felt a little guilty and didn't dare to say directly that she had gone out to catch bandits.
However, Xuefu had already thought of this.
Those bandits aren't stupid; why would they willingly walk right into their trap to be captured?
But if Lin Wanyue used some tricks to make them so infatuated, then all of this makes sense.
Xuefu gritted her teeth in anger and pried open Lin Wanyue's small hand, then gently tapped it twice with her fingers. Seeing Lin Wanyue close her eyes in fright, she deflated.
"Wanwan, how could you lie to your mother?" Xuefu sat with her on the doorstep, explaining to her, "It's not that I forbid you from going out, it's just that those bandits are vicious. What if something happens to you if you go out alone?"
Lin Wanyue is such a fair-skinned and delicate girl, how could those bandits possibly let her go?
Even though she knew that Lin Wanyue might be a fairy descended from heaven and that the bandits couldn't do anything to her, Xuefu still couldn't help but worry that she might get hurt.
"I'm sorry..." Lin Wanyue knew she was wrong, so she obediently nodded and didn't dare to resist at all.
When the rest of the Lin family returned and saw Lin Wanyue looking like she was being scolded, they all quickly gathered around.
“That’s right, little sister! As the saying goes, a wise man does not stand under a crumbling wall. It’s dangerous outside, so we can’t easily put ourselves at risk.” Lin Zhongyuan also agreed with his mother’s words.
Lin Wanyue said weakly, "But I don't seem to care about you either..."
“Not even a young lady can do it!” Lin Zhongyuan said immediately, while also glaring at his two younger brothers.
These two guys must have corrupted my sister!
My sister, who is usually so well-behaved and gentle, must have been corrupted by these two naughty brothers!
"Hmm..." Lin Wanyue lowered her head weakly again.
Liu Junlan walked over and said, "Wanwan, your mother and brother are right. Even if you want to help the village get rid of the bandits, you should take your father with you. That way, he can protect you if anything happens."
Lin Weiming, the "own son": "???"
He began to doubt whether he was really his mother's biological son.
"Did you remember that?" Liu Junlan instructed.
“Remember this…” Lin Wanyue poked her finger with her finger, pouting as she retorted, “But I’m afraid Father will hold us back.”
After all, the main reason those bandits were captured this time was thanks to Little Pink Butterfly's abilities.
If we bring Lin Weiming along, we'll be too conspicuous and more easily discovered.
"How is that possible?" Lin Weiming's eyes widened. "I'm strong and good at fighting. I can take on three of those bandits by myself!"
But his sons, showing no respect, crowded around Lin Wanyue and whispered, "That's true. Dad can only beat three, he can't leave one to beat his sister, can he?"
"Dad is useless. My sister could have driven all those bandits back to the village without drawing blood, and fought them from afar." Lin Zheyun gave a thumbs up and boasted, "If I become a general in the future, I will definitely make my sister my strategist."
Lin Wanyue also thought being a strategist was a good idea; it sounded like someone very impressive and capable.
The little ones huddled together to discuss the matter, completely ignoring Lin Weiming.
Lin Weiming felt that he really needed a hug and comfort from his wife at this moment.
Unfortunately, his wife was holding Lin Wanyue in her arms and didn't want to pay any attention to him.
Waaaaah.
He's having such a tough time.
...
These past few days, the old Lin family residence has been much more lively than the new Lin family house.
The three ghosts discussed it and decided that one of them would stay in the new house every day to help Lin Wanyue protect the Lin family members, while the other two ghosts could go to the old house to "tease" those bandits.
"Wow!" Laifu rarely praised him, "I didn't realize you ugly thing actually had some skill! You can really fool people by putting a piece of cardboard on someone?"
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