As soon as Old Yuan mentioned Sheng Xueyi, Yuan Shougui forgot his grievances and immediately defended her, saying, "Grandpa, it’s not the same!"
"Xue’er doesn’t even know we have so many kids in our village. She’s not against Jiaojiao!"
"What’s your relationship with her?"
Old Yuan’s face immediately darkened as he looked sternly at his eldest grandson.
"Xue’er, you call her so affectionately!"
"A young lady with no relation to us, just because she gave you some snacks twice, is more important to you than your own cousin!"
"Yuan Shougui, you’re really the fine son of the Yuan Family!"
Old Yuan was furious.
Seeing him about to explode, Yuan Bao hurriedly called out "Grandpa" in a baby voice, which calmed Old Yuan’s anger slightly.
"You’re not young anymore, after the new year, it’s time to arrange your marriage!"
"You’re an adult now, think for yourself. If you still think she’s right and your cousin is wrong, then so be it!"
After scolding his eldest grandson, Old Yuan glanced at the other grandsons sitting primly at the dinner table, his eyes sweeping over their faces one by one.
"Our family might not have much money, but we’ve never let you go hungry or lack clothing!"
"We haven’t spared the effort to teach you, to be humble to each other, and help one another."
"But think for yourselves!"
"At noon, when fish was served, your elder brother didn’t get any, and none of you thought to share a bit of your own with him!"
"Forget it, I won’t say more, children have their own blessings!"
"I am only your grandfather, not your parents!"
Old Yuan was truly angry.
This matter seemed small, but it revealed larger issues.
"I’ll go back and teach them well!"
Seeing her father too angry to speak, Yuan Pandi quickly interjected.
Mrs. Li, Mrs. Song, and Mrs. Peng all voiced their agreement.
Yuan Zhaodi and Mrs. Xiao Li also pledged to educate their children properly.
Yuan Yindi sat quietly on the side, saying nothing, just watching the drama.
Having stayed alone with his eldest niece in the village for half a month, he already knew that this niece was far from being as soft and cute as she appeared.
This little girl had a lot on her mind!
That night at the Yuan Family was a night of teaching children.
But it had nothing to do with Yuan Bao, who went to sleep early after dinner.
Yuan Yindi also returned to her room early.
However, Yuan Yindi didn’t rush to sleep; instead, he rested, as he was preparing to investigate the neighboring Sheng Family Manor at night.
Some things, if they happen once, are coincidences; if they happen twice, they can still be called coincidences, but there might be more to it.
Yuan Yindi recalled their previous visit to the Sheng Family Manor to seek grain, finding it desolate enough to make even mice cry, yet just yesterday Sanchuan City had lifted the quarantine, and today Miss Sheng brought a little girl to the village with exquisite pastries.
No matter how you think about it, it’s strange.
The night deepened, and Shiqu Village gradually quieted down.
But Yuan Yindi quietly opened the door, climbed over the wall, and headed straight for the nearby Sheng Family Manor.
Having been there once, Yuan Yindi was now familiar with the place.
The manor’s walls weren’t high, and Yuan Yindi easily climbed over.
At this time, the Sheng Family Manor was still lit up. For original chapters go to novｅlfire.net