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"Wife, let me go and deliver it to the chief!"

Dongkui was worried that Tao'er would suffer a loss, since the leader wanted to marry Tao'er and have a son.

Tao'er shook her head and smiled easily. "Husband, you and Aying eat noodles here. I'll be back in a bit."

Don't worry, it's alright. The boss might have something good for me to discuss!

"Sister, let me go with you!"

Ayan said with concern.

He actually knew that Sister Tao'er had gone out last night, and something must have happened, but Sister Tao'er refused to tell them, so he didn't dare to ask any more questions.

Sometimes, Sister Tao doesn't tell them because she's afraid they'll worry!

"Ah Ying, be good, eat noodles here with your brother-in-law first."

Then wait for me here obediently and don't wander off.

I'll be back soon, because I haven't had my own homemade plain noodles yet!

She whispered instructions to Dongkui and Ayan, then gestured to Aqi, who nodded.

Tao smiled at him to express her gratitude.

Because she knew that Ah Qi understood what she meant.

Then she picked up the tray, on which sat a large bowl of steaming hot plain noodles.

The chief's residence was located at the highest point of the mountain stronghold. It was a two-story wooden building with a wide view overlooking the entire stronghold.

I thought to myself, Zhang Fei really knows how to enjoy life.

Tao'er climbed the steps, her steps unhurried, but her heartbeat quickened involuntarily.

After being informed by the guard, she was allowed to enter.

Zhang Fei was sitting in the main seat in the main room, and there was no one else in the room.

Neither the First Madam nor the Second Madam were present, so it seems that what those people said about Zhang Fei and his two wives not living together was indeed true.

This person is definitely up to something; he's probably wary of everyone around him.

When he saw Tao'er come in, he narrowed his eyes, his sharp gaze lingering on her for a moment.

"Boss, your breakfast is ready."

Tao lowered her head and gently placed the bowl of noodles on the table.

Zhang Fei didn't pick up his chopsticks immediately, but instead stared at Tao'er: "Did you sleep well last night?"

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Tao'er felt a chill in her heart, but her face showed just the right amount of confusion and a hint of fatigue: "I went back to the chief and slept fairly well, but I may not be used to being in a different place all of a sudden."

However, it's also possible that he was frightened by the second-in-command's murderous attitude yesterday.

But because we were all quite tired after a long day, the three of us fell asleep quickly.

Zhang Fei picked up his chopsticks and casually poked at the noodles in his bowl. "What's so scary about the second-in-command? He just has a loud voice and likes to scare people, but he's not a bad person at heart. You don't need to worry."

He won't really do anything to you.

Besides, you have me, the leader, to protect you.

Hu Biao wouldn't dare.

"Xiao Tao is relieved that the boss said so."

After all, the second-in-command got a beating yesterday, and I'm afraid he'll hold a grudge against me. But it's not my fault; he was the one who made the bet.

Tao'er looked relieved, as if a huge weight had been lifted off her shoulders.

Zhang Fei nodded, then suddenly changed the subject: "So your name is Xiao Tao. I'll call you Xiao Tao from now on."

By the way, did you hear anything last night?

Or did you see anyone suspicious?

Tao'er's internal alarm bells rang loudly, but her face showed even more confusion: "What's going on?"

I was so tired last night that I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow and didn't hear anything.

As for suspicious individuals...

I didn't see it at all.

"Boss, could it be that someone launched a night raid on Tiger Head Stronghold last night?"

Which audacious person would dare to cause trouble at Tiger Head Village?

Tao asked with a look of lingering fear.

"No, Tiger Head Stronghold isn't a place just anyone can come up to."

Zhang Fei shook his head and looked Tao'er over carefully. He found that there was no panic on her face and her eyes still held a touch of innocence.

She paused, then cautiously asked again, "Chief, with a powerful figure like you in this stronghold, what could possibly happen in the middle of the night?"

Zhang Fei stared at her for a long time, then suddenly laughed: "It's nothing, just a newcomer who didn't know the rules barged in and has already been dealt with."

You're new here and don't know the village rules. There are some places you can't wander into, understand?

"Understood, understood."

Tao'er nodded repeatedly, looking apprehensive. "I will definitely behave myself and think about how to cook delicious food for you, the second master, and the two ladies every day. I don't care about anything else, and I can't control it."

"As long as the boss protects my wife, my sister, and me, that's fine."

"Hmm." Zhang Fei finally picked up a piece of noodles with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth. After chewing for a moment, a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes. "Not bad."

Work hard from now on, and the village will not let you down.

"Thank you for the compliment, Chief."

Tao bowed.

"By the way," Zhang Fei swallowed the food in his mouth and asked casually, "did you go near the Second Master's residence after dinner last night?"

Tao'er's heart skipped a beat, but her face showed an even more confused expression: "Where does the second master live?"

Yesterday, after I finished my work, my husband, my sister, and I went back to our house.

I don't even know where the second-in-command lives. Besides, he got beaten up yesterday, and I was trying to avoid him. How could I dare to provoke him?

Now, my legs tremble whenever I see the second-in-command, and I have other brothers from the village deliver my meals to him.

Tao'er's explanation is reasonable.

Zhang Fei nodded thoughtfully, finding her words reasonable, and waved his hand, saying, "I was just asking casually, it doesn't mean anything. You can go now."

The noodles were delicious, here's five taels of silver for you!

Make more delicious food in the future.

"Let me have a son with my two wives as soon as possible."

Tao'er accepted the silver as if she had been granted a pardon. She said a few words of flattery, bowed, and left the wooden building.

It wasn't until she stepped down the last step that she realized her back was soaked with cold sweat.

That was close.

Zhang Fei had indeed suspected that she was the one who eavesdropped last night, but he should have dismissed his doubts just now.

She was extremely careful when she slipped out of the room last night, and she escaped just in time, thankfully without leaving any trace.

However, judging from Zhang Fei's reaction, his doubts were not firm, but rather a test.

Back in the kitchen, Dongkui immediately greeted him, her eyes filled with worry.

Tao'er gently shook her head, indicating that everything was fine.

At that moment, someone patted her on the back. Tao'er turned around and saw it was the mute A-Qi.

He held a note in his hand, looked around, and seeing that no one was looking in their direction, he quickly stuffed the note into her hand.

Tao'er was startled and looked up at A Qi, but quickly put the note away and then gestured to him a few times.

He pointed to the half-eaten bowl of plain noodles Ah Qi had on the stove, gesturing for him to eat quickly.

He glanced at her with a faint smile in his clear eyes, then turned back to the stove and continued eating his plain noodles, as if nothing had happened.