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"Butcher Chen, now that things have come to this, what do you have to say?"

Qi Sheng walked into the courtyard with his hands behind his back and asked calmly.

When his gaze swept over Yang Xiaoman, a hint of approval flashed across his face.

Upon hearing this, Chen Man opened his mouth weakly, just about to speak.

Suddenly, he saw Yang Xiaoning hiding behind Qi Sheng, sticking out her tongue at him and making a face.

Chen Man's lips twitched, and he silently lowered his head, saying in a hoarse voice:

"Master Qi, I, Chen, humbly admit defeat!"

Qi Sheng nodded slightly. "In that case, according to the bet, the butcher knife in your hand should rightfully belong to Yang the butcher's daughter."

"Furthermore, you must provide one hundred coins in cash and abide by the agreement for that month. Any objections?"

Upon hearing this, the fat on Chen Man's face twitched violently, and he immediately shook his head without thinking.

This trip to Qijia was a complete disaster for him.

Not only did he lose money, but he also lost face, and even his pig-slaughtering knife, which he used to make a living...

They all have to give it up to others.

This was an immense disgrace for someone who had been a butcher for over a decade.

Thinking of this, he sighed bitterly and took out the money bag that he hadn't even warmed yet from his pocket.

He handed the pig-slaughtering knife, along with the other items, to the Qi family servant who had come forward.

Before Yang Xiaoman could even take over, Chen Man took a deep breath, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said:

"Master Qi, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave now."

Qi Sheng nodded slightly in response.

Seeing this, Chen Man subconsciously glanced in Yang Xiaoman's direction, his eyes no longer showing the disdain he once had.

At this moment, all that remains is a deep sense of fear and frustration.

"Take care, Butcher Chen, thank you for your generosity today!"

Yang Xiaoman waved her hand with a smile. She wasn't being sarcastic or being sarcastic.

It was a genuine expression of gratitude.

Having easily defeated Butcher Chen during this trip to Qijia, I'm sure I'll become quite famous in this Sima Town!

This obviously played a crucial role in her future job opportunities.

This is no stepping stone at all! It's clearly the first benefactor she encountered after transmigrating!

"A gift?"

Hearing Yang Xiaoman's thanks behind him, Chen Man suddenly stumbled and almost tripped over the threshold of the front gate.

He paused for a moment, then walked straight out of the Qi family compound without turning around.

"Whoa!" As soon as Chen Man left, Yang Xiaoning excitedly threw away the candied hawthorn stick in her hand and ran towards the center of the yard.

As Yang Xiaoman put down the butcher knife, her little face flushed red as she nestled into her arms.

"Sister Xiaoman, I knew you were the best!"

"It seems Mother wasn't lying. You're so capable; you'll definitely be able to bring Aning home in a month."

Yang Xiaoman rubbed her younger sister's head, and just as she was about to speak, she suddenly heard footsteps coming from in front of her.

Seeing that it was Qi Sheng walking over, she couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

"So, at such a young age, you've already followed your father's example and become a butcher to earn money, all so you can take Xiao Ning away from me?"

Qi Sheng smiled faintly, his eyes conveying an indescribable meaning.

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaoman instinctively grasped her younger sister's hand and, without beating around the bush, nodded firmly in response:

"My mother said that we, her son and I, will always remember Master Qi's kindness in saving us from this crisis and will repay him in the future."

"But Ah Ning is, after all,..."

He was only halfway through his sentence when Qi Sheng smiled and waved his hand, "No need to explain, I'll say it again."

"If you and your daughter can scrape together three taels of silver and return it to me within a month, then I will allow you to take it home."

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaoman's heart skipped a beat.

At first glance, Master Qi's words seemed to make no problem.

But upon closer inspection, something seems amiss.

Logically speaking, he mentioned that Aning should be "redeemed" back, not "brought" home.

Although they differ by only one character, the meanings they convey are worlds apart.

It seems that Master Qi was not taking advantage of the situation, but rather using it as an excuse to help.

Moreover, judging from her younger sister's behavior and her brand-new brocade clothes, she has not had a bad time in the Qi family.

"What? Do you have any other questions?"

Seeing Yang Xiaoman frowning and remaining silent, Qi Sheng couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

"Master Qi, to be honest," Yang Xiaoman took a deep breath, "I do have something I want to ask."

Qi Sheng nodded slightly, his face full of approval, and said:

"He acts quite openly and honestly; it seems Butcher Yang taught him well."

"Go ahead and tell me. I will tell you everything I know, as long as it's within my power to do so."

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaoman didn't mince words and went straight to the point:

"May I ask, Master Qi, were you present when my father died in that accident?"

After he finished speaking, Qi Sheng remained silent for a moment.

He nodded slightly. "Indeed, I was there."

"What exactly happened that day? My father was perfectly fine when he left home, so why was he found dead with broken arms and legs when he returned to the village, and had to be carried back by others?"

Upon seeing Qi Sheng nod, Yang Xiaoman was startled and hurriedly asked.

Sure enough, she guessed right.

Master Qi knows the secret behind his father's unexpected death!

Upon hearing this, Qi Sheng pursed his lips and subconsciously turned his head away.

A flicker of pain flashed in his eyes.

After a long silence, he replied in a deep voice:

"There are some things you're better off not knowing."

Yang Xiaoman shook his head without hesitation, "I hope Master Qi will inform me!"

"I will bear all the consequences and will never implicate the master."

As soon as she finished speaking, she narrowed her eyes and noticed that Master Qi's right hand had clenched into a fist and his body was trembling slightly.

After a moment of silence, Qi Sheng finally spoke in a hoarse voice:

"If you've thought it through, I might consider telling you."

"But before that, you must prove that you have real skills."

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaoman was taken aback. "Wasn't that enough?"

Even Chen the butcher, who had been famous for over a decade, was easily defeated by her.

"Not nearly enough."

Qi Sheng shook his head without hesitation.

"Only if you earn enough money to take Xiao Ning away within a month will you barely be considered to have the right to know."

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"Before that, all you need to know is this."

"Your father's death...is extremely far-reaching."

Half an hour later, after catching up with Aning, Yang Xiaoman stood on the empty bluestone street.

He subconsciously turned around to look at the Qi family compound behind him, the last meaningful words of Master Qi echoing in his mind.

Although she had mentally prepared herself, she still couldn't believe that her father's death... was truly not an accident!

As the person involved, Master Qi was aware of the hidden story, but he had other concerns.

Thinking of this, Yang Xiaoman subconsciously gripped the pig-slaughtering knife in her hand tightly.

It seems that the most urgent task now is...

The goal is to earn three taels of silver within a month.

Redeem my sister from the Qi family!