Many children, many blessings; a stunningly beautiful wife is given to you right from the start.

Sunlight shines on the cobblestone path.

Lin Mo carried the food box and walked slowly toward the Qiqiao Pavilion.

He walked at a leisurely pace, as if taking a stroll.

But his consciousness had already sunk into the "Panoramic View of Dingbei Prefecture".

He was precisely locking onto the two points of light, orange and pink, from a godlike perspective.

Hunters never fight unprepared battles.

[Gu Ling'er]: I'm starving! Sister, get up quickly, let's go eat! We need to eat to have the energy to go to the mine!

[Gu Meng'er]: Sister... I don't want to go out... What if I run into Uncle... I... I'm too ashamed to face him...

[Gu Ling'er]: What are you afraid of! If he dares to mention what happened last night, I'll sew his mouth shut! Besides, my gunpowder is still with him! I have to go get it back today!

Listening to Gu Ling'er's cute yet fierce words, Lin Mo's lips curled into a more amused smile.

He arrived at the gate of the courtyard.

He cleared his throat and called out loudly:

"Fourth Sister-in-law, Fifth Sister-in-law, get up and eat!"

The words fell.

The room fell silent instantly.

On the map, the two dots that had just stood up seemed to be frozen in place.

They dared not move an inch.

Inside the Qiqiao Pavilion room, Gu Ling'er and Gu Meng'er stood frozen in place, like two frightened deer startled by a hunter, not daring to breathe.

[Gu Ling'er's inner thoughts]: Why is he here? He's come knocking on our door so quickly! That persistent ghost! Is he here to show off? Or to continue tormenting us?

[Gu Meng'er's inner thoughts]: Uncle... Uncle's voice... He... He's outside the door... What should I do, what should I do... I haven't figured out how to face him yet... My face is so hot...

Lin Mo heard their thoughts clearly and almost burst out laughing.

He wasn't in a hurry to go in; instead, he leisurely carried the food box, leaned against the pillar by the door, and continued speaking in a gentle tone:

"I went to the kitchen and got a delicious breakfast!"

"There's warming eight-treasure porridge, and also Fifth Sister-in-law's favorite, Guiyuezhai's new hibiscus cake."

"It'll get cold if we don't eat it now!"

The words "Hibiscus Cake" caused a small crack to appear in Gu Meng'er's defenses.

[Gu Meng'er's inner thoughts]: Hibiscus cake... Uncle... he still remembers that I love to eat this... He... he doesn't seem to be that bad after all...

Gu Ling'er, standing beside her.

The inner monologues are much more intense.

[Gu Ling'er's inner thoughts]: Sugar-coated bullets! More sugar-coated bullets! Last night he bribed me with gunpowder! Now he's trying to tempt my sister with pastries! This devil, his tricks never end!

Listening to the sounds of the two, Lin Mo felt that the time was almost right.

So he deliberately sighed, his voice carrying a hint of helplessness and desolation.

"well……"

"It seems that my two sisters-in-law do not wish to see me."

"Alright then! I'll leave the food boxes by the door. Remember to eat them while they're hot!"

Then, his tone changed.

"I'm off! Going to check on the mine! The workshop's upgrade progress can't be delayed!"

As he spoke, Lin Mo's footsteps sounded, as if he was really about to leave.

This tactic of "retreating to advance" is a perfect example of cutting off the enemy's supply lines.

Gu Ling'er inside the room immediately panicked.

[Gu Ling'er's inner thoughts]: The mine? Uncle's going to the mine? No way! My workshop! My gunpowder! If he leaves, how am I supposed to get to work today!

"etc!"

A clear, urgent shout rang out.

The door creaked open a crack.

Gu Ling'er peeked out with her little head.

She stared at Lin Mo warily, her large, dark eyes filled with complex emotions.

There was shame and indignation, there was vigilance, but more than anything... there was urgency.

"You...you mustn't go!"

Lin Mo stopped and turned around.

"What's wrong, Fourth Sister-in-law? Do you want to see me again?"

"Who...who wants to see you!"

Gu Ling'er's face flushed instantly, and she stubbornly retorted:

"I...I was afraid you'd take breakfast with you; my sister hasn't eaten yet!"

This is just an excuse.

Even she herself didn't believe it.

But Lin Mo didn't expose her; he just shook the food box in his hand, his smile widening.

"That's perfect, I'll eat with you."

As he spoke, Lin Mo was about to step into the house.

But Gu Ling'er spread her arms wide, blocking the doorway firmly.

"You...you stop right there!"

"What's wrong?"

Lin Mo was somewhat puzzled.

"My...my sister...she hasn't finished washing up yet, she can't see anyone!"

Gu Ling'er stammered, trying to come up with a reason, her eyes darting around.

Lin Mo took a look at the panoramic view.

Well, Gu Meng'er was hiding behind the screen, her small body curled up in a ball, and her white stockings were only half off.

[Gu Meng'er's inner thoughts]: Sister, keep going! Stop Uncle! You absolutely can't let him in! I haven't changed my clothes yet!

"Okay, then I'll wait for you in the yard."

Lin Mo was secretly delighted, but he remained outwardly calm, appearing understanding and considerate.

He carried the food box, walked to the stone table in the courtyard, sat down, and took out the breakfast items one by one and arranged them.

The aroma of eight-treasure porridge filled the air, the golden and tempting crab roe buns were tempting, and the neatly arranged plates of sweet-smelling hibiscus cakes were also delightful.

Gu Ling'er hesitated at the door for a long time before her stomach let out a loud "groan".

She glanced back at her younger sister, who was still trembling behind the screen, gritted her teeth, and made up her mind.

It's just a meal!

We shouldn't be afraid of him!

"Little sister, hurry up and change your clothes! Let's eat!"

A short while later, the two sisters slowly emerged from the house.

Both of them changed into ordinary clothes, but their flushed cheeks and their eyes that dared not meet Lin Mo's gaze still betrayed their inner turmoil.

Gu Meng'er, in particular, kept her head down the whole time, as if she wanted to disappear into thin air.

"Eat quickly, or it will get cold."

Lin Mo gently pushed a bowl of porridge and a plate of hibiscus cake in front of Gu Meng'er.

Gu Meng'er trembled, her small hands nervously clutching the hem of her clothes, and whispered, "Thank you, Uncle..."

Gu Ling'er sat down without any hesitation, picked up a steamed bun and stuffed it into her mouth.

It was as if she wanted to vent all her resentment towards Lin Mo on the food.

For a moment, only the soft sounds of chewing filled the courtyard, creating an awkward atmosphere.

Lin Mo slowly ate his porridge, speaking as if it were unintentional.

"Did you sleep well last night?"

"Cough cough cough!"

Gu Ling'er couldn't swallow a bite of steamed bun and choked on it, her face turning red and tears welling up in her eyes.

Gu Meng'er's little hand trembled, and the chopsticks fell to the ground with a "clatter." Her already rosy baby face instantly turned so red that it looked like it could bleed.

[Gu Ling'er's inner thoughts]: He really did mention it! That bastard! He did it on purpose! He's here, he's flirting with us!

[Gu Meng'er's inner thoughts]: Ugh... Uncle is so annoying... I had almost forgotten about it... Why did he bring it up again...?