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Tao'er and the village head were sitting on the oxcart, with Liu Tiezhu driving.

Chen Shuigen finally let out a long sigh, "Thank goodness it's all over. Tao girl, you scared me to death today."

You're a brave girl, even braver than some boys.

"Grandpa Chen, you're absolutely right!"

My little sister Tao'er is braver than most men.

Liu Tiezhu, who was driving, said with a proud look on his face.

"Hey kid, don't get distracted. Keep driving your oxcart, or you'll lead us into a ditch."

The roads to the village were already difficult to travel.

Learn from your sister; she's much more composed than you.

Chen Shuigen laughed and cursed, but his tone couldn't hide his pleasure.

Alright!

Grandpa Chen, don't worry, my driving skills are top-notch.

We will definitely return to Xinghua Village safely.

Hold on tight, I'm about to speed up.

Liu Tiezhu raised his shepherd's whip and shouted, "Giddy up..."

Tao'er couldn't help but chuckle and called out, "Big brother, take it easy, there's no need to go so fast. Grandpa Chen is old and can't handle a bumpy ride."

Tao'er thought to herself that once the family divided their property, she would definitely buy a mule. Mules were much cheaper than horses, and they could pull things and were strong.

Horses are not only expensive, but also too conspicuous, making them ineffective in the village and easily attracting envy.

The mule was just right; the oxcart was too slow, and the ox was for plowing.

"Oh dear, little sister, I forgot, I'll be slower."

Liu Tiezhu slowed down and smiled sheepishly.

Chen Shuigen nodded to himself: This girl is good, smart and kind-hearted.

However, they were too audacious; they almost... today.

Thinking of this, he sighed again, wondering whether it was a blessing or a curse for the girl.

He said, "Peach girl, I know you're clever, but you shouldn't be so impulsive in the future."

Not everyone outside is as reasonable as Master Li.

Some people simply won't reason with you; in their eyes, the lives of ordinary people like us are nothing more than ants.

"Grandpa Chen, Tao'er understands, and will definitely pay attention next time."

I was so angry today that I didn't care about anything else.

However, Master Li was a good man, it was just a pity that his family was not at peace.

They raised such a useless son, but thankfully there's another one who wasn't ruined; that young master Li seems to be doing quite well.

"Why……

Every family has its cupboard.

Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore.

We ordinary folks should just stay home and live our own lives.

"Peach Girl, you've bought this house. Clean it up today and move in!"

Chen Shuigen also knew about what had happened to the Liu family in the past two days. The eldest branch of the Liu family had no status at all!

"Yes, that's what I think too."

In the afternoon, my older brothers and I were asked to clean the house thoroughly.

We'll move in today.

She didn't want to live in the old house for even a day longer.

There are so many monsters and demons every day, it's impossible to guard against them all.

"Will you three siblings make it in time?"

Or should I send my two grandsons to help you?

That house is so big, the three of them probably can't handle it.

"Grandpa Chen, that's a haunted house. Aren't you afraid your two grandsons will be possessed by ghosts?"

Tao said, half-jokingly and half-seriously.

"Don't be afraid, what's there to be afraid of in broad daylight?"

Didn't you say that ghosts don't come out during the day?

Chen Shuigen said with a smile.

If this weren't a haunted house, he would have simply sent a few young men from the village to help.

However, even the men in the ghost village probably wouldn't dare to go, so he could only send his grandson to help.

He had two sons and a daughter. His daughter got married, and his two sons also started their own families.

He took it upon himself to separate the two children's households and build them a house; now the elderly couple lives there on their own.

The eldest son had a son and a daughter.

The youngest son had one son and two daughters.

The Chen family has two grandsons and three granddaughters, which means they have a large family.

Tao hesitated for a moment, then politely declined, "Thank you for your kindness, Grandpa Chen. Although the three of us siblings can't clean all the rooms in one afternoon, it's okay, we can take our time."

We can just not move tonight and move tomorrow. There's no rush. Anyway, the old man said he has three days.

Today is only the first day, there are still two days left!

Tao'er thought the village chief meant well, but the village chief's family might have their own thoughts, or rather, be afraid.

If something happens to one of them later, or if there is an accident involving their family, the villagers will think that they must have gone to a haunted house to have bad luck, or that they were possessed by a ghost.

So everyone will point the finger at them and blame them.

That would be making an enemy, not helping.

That's why Tao'er refused.

"Oh well!

"Peach girl, if there's anything I can help you with, just tell me."

Chen Shuigen could tell that the girl had some concerns, so he didn't press her.

This girl is meticulous and very wary, probably because the actions of the Liu family have hurt her.

If even one's own family members are like this, what about outsiders like them?

It's normal to have such a defensive mentality.

"Okay, Grandpa Chen, since you've said so, then Tao'er won't be polite from now on."

Tao'er smiled, her eyes crinkling.

An hour later, they returned to Xinghua Village.

The brother and sister jumped off the car one after the other.

"Big brother, take these two boxes of pastries back first, and secretly send one box to Second Uncle's house."

Tao handed the two boxes of snacks to her older brother.

"Little sister, what about you?"

Aren't we going back together?

Liu Tiezhu asked, puzzled.

"I need to say a few words to Grandpa Chen. You can go back first."

Tao'er said.

Liu Tiezhu said "Oh," picked up the snacks, and turned to walk home.

"Little Peach, is there something you want to tell this old man?"

Chen Shuigen asked with a hearty laugh.

Tao'er took out a jar of fine wine from her basket, which she actually took out from her spatial storage.

"Grandpa Chen, please take this jar of wine home and enjoy it slowly."

"Daughter's Red?"

"Peach Girl, when did you buy this?"

Chen Shuigen's eyes lit up; this was a rare and precious wine that money couldn't buy.

I heard that only high-end restaurants have it, and it costs five taels of silver per jar!

"I didn't buy it; Mr. Li gave it to me secretly."

I don't drink, so I'll give it to you.

My dad is injured and can't drink right now.

My two older brothers don't drink alcohol.

"This...this is too valuable."

"Little peach girl, this old man cannot accept you."

Chen Shuigen shook his head. Although he loved wine, this wine was too precious.

"Grandpa Chen, if you don't accept it, I'll throw it away. Anyway, I won't give it to the Liu family."

Tao'er looked sulky, her cheeks puffed out, which was extremely cute, but she herself was unaware of it.

"Alright, alright, I'll accept it. You little rascal, I just can't do anything with you."

I'll head back now.

Remember this, girl. When you get back, tell them it's a house you rented for ten coins a month, don't mention you bought it.

Chen Shuigen felt an indescribable sense of joy; this girl was very clever.

"Okay, Grandpa Chen, I'm going back now."

Please drive the oxcart slowly.

Tao'er waved with a smile, then turned and walked towards Old Liu's house.

Grandpa Chen accepted the wine and said he would help out when the family divided the property later.