Xiao Bai, with her clever analysis of the drawbacks, no longer dared to put on a solemn act with humans. She immediately ran over to act cute.
Fu Xin Ci also knew the principle of knowing when to stop. She took out a bag of potato chips from the space and poured them onto a pre-prepared small saucer.
"Xiao Bai, we need to be clear. After you finish eating in one place and clean your paws, you can roam around. Don't run around with greasy paws."
Fu Xin Ci's kang was covered with a sheet, and she didn't want Xiao Bai to dirty it as soon as they moved in.
"Squeak squeak." Don't worry, this white one won't.
After getting Xiao Bai's assurance, Fu Xin Ci placed the small saucer on the table.
Xiao Bai happily ate the potato chips, too stingy to say a word.
There was movement in the west room. Knowing that the Nuan Xin sisters had woken up, Fu Xin Ci also went to the washroom to freshen up.
When Fu Xin Ci pulled open the curtains, it was another sunny day.
Oh dear, what a great mood, and the weather is also sunny.
Grandpa Meng was also in a good mood. He got up early and picked up a large broom, intending to sweep the courtyard.
As a result, Meng Qi Cheng, who got up even earlier than him, snatched the broom. "You brat, what are you snatching the broom for so early in the morning?"
Meng Qi Cheng was not good with flowery words. He chuckled foolishly twice before saying, "Second Uncle, the courtyard is so big, let me sweep it."
"Yes, Father. Let Qi Cheng sweep it." With a courtyard of five mu, Fu Yu was also afraid of tiring his father.
Grandpa Meng didn't argue with the two of them. Instead, he picked up another broom and went to the main gate.
Fu Yu didn't dare to persuade him further. He picked up his broom and followed.
When Fu Xin Ci came from the small building behind, she saw her grandfather and her "cheap" father sweeping fallen leaves outside the open gate.
Just as Fu Xin Ci was about to go over, she heard Qi He calling her: "Fu sister, you're awake."
"Sister, you're awake." Yu'er also held a broom almost as tall as him and followed behind Brother Qi, sweeping.
"You all woke up so early." Fu Xin Ci thought the sentence she had said was dry, so she immediately added, "Earlier than me."
Oh well, it was still dry. She decided not to dwell on this sentence and change the topic.
"Why did you all wake up so early today?" After saying that, she realized she still hadn't escaped the word "early."
"Auntie is helping me and Yu'er change rooms."
"Change rooms? What rooms, and I don't know about it?"
"You were all asleep last night, Grandpa Meng just told us. Yu'er and I are switching rooms with Uncle and Aunt Fu, so that Grandpa Meng can better discipline us."
Fu Xin Ci didn't need to think much to agree with her grandfather's actions. Otherwise, if these two guys lived in separate rooms, they could do anything secretly without the adults knowing. Over time, it could indeed lead to major problems.
"Fu sister supports Grandpa Meng's decision?"
"Mhm, I think what grandfather is doing is very right."
Qi He hadn't thought about this issue before, but if Fu sister said it was right, then it was right.
After breakfast, Qi He bid farewell to Grandpa Meng and went to the guard post. He had promised to take Xi Zi and Xiao Fang to play.
In just the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn, Qi He returned with his two cousins.
Seeing his undisguised smile, Fu Xin Ci knew something very gratifying had happened.
Seeing that Fu sister was looking at him, Qi He did not hide anything and announced it in front of everyone.
"Yesterday, my father beat my second uncle. He beat him quite badly, and he can't get out of bed today."
You didn't see it at the time. Uncle Yuan Shan's eyes were red, and he hit very hard. Qi Fang didn't sympathize with Qi Lao Er at all; in his opinion, Qi Lao Er deserved to be beaten.
When they were in their hometown, if it weren't for his indulgence, how would Madam Qi dare to bully Xiao He like that?
Qi Fang was also young and didn't hold back his words. He also revealed that Madam Qi had given all the family's money to her maternal relatives.
"Alas, with such a leaky chest, no amount of money can fill it." Grandpa Meng already disliked Madam Qi, and now he just shook his head.
"Xiao He, you need to stay far away from that family in the future, or you'll be dragged down with them and still not fill that bottomless pit."
"Mhm, we might not even see them again." Qi Xi spoke of that family's plans. "I heard Qi Jiao say that she's going back to ask her maternal grandmother and maternal aunt for money."
Qi Fang: "Can she get it back?"
"It might be difficult for others to get it back, but Qi Jiao should be able to. As for how much she can get back, we don't know."
Qi Xi understood Qi Jiao's personality, as well as her maternal relatives.
"My grandfather said: Madam Qi is a bit reluctant to go back and wants to stay here to get benefits from Uncle Yuan Shan."
"How is that possible? My father will not give them any more benefits."
"Yes. Your second uncle can't wait to go back now. He was so scared by Uncle Yuan Shan yesterday. It's a shame he's too sore to get out of bed today, otherwise, he might have packed his bags and run away today."
After Qi Xi finished speaking, he glanced at Fu Xin Ci. He dared not speak about the later conversation between Uncle Yuan Shan and his grandfather.
He was fifteen this year and was of marriageable age. He knew the importance of reputation for a girl.
Thinking of his grandfather's plan, the smile on his face faded a little. He wondered if Uncle Yuan Shan could keep him.
Qi He, however, thought differently from them. Seeing that Xi Zi and Xiao Fang had finished speaking, he told Grandpa Meng his plan.
"Grandpa Meng, can I take Xi Zi and Xiao Fang to see the seaside?"
Grandpa Meng listened to Qi He's words and agreed without thinking. "You can go to the seaside to see. But it's cold now, so just look from the shore. You absolutely cannot take off your shoes and go into the water. If you get frostbite, it's for life, and you'll regret it too late."
"Grandpa Meng, we know." After Qi He finished speaking, he looked at Fu Xin Ci again. "Fu sister, why don't you come with us?"
Grandpa Meng thought of his granddaughter's importance in Qi He's heart and agreed on behalf of his granddaughter.
He was afraid that the boys would get carried away and be reckless. With his granddaughter watching, he would feel more at ease.
Yu'er's heart itched when he saw Brother Qi and his sister were going out together.
Grandpa Meng didn't give him a chance to speak and assigned him a task.
"Yu'er, later you'll accompany your grandfather for a walk by the river. Grandfather's back hasn't been comfortable these past few days."
When Yu'er heard his grandfather say his back was uncomfortable, he immediately asked his grandfather to sit on a stool. He wanted to massage his grandfather's back.
Fu Xin Ci: If Yu'er had a kindergarten diploma, he wouldn't be fooled by his grandfather.
Yu'er, who was wholeheartedly massaging his grandfather's back, didn't realize that his sister and Brother Qi had already sneaked away.
As soon as they were out of the room, Qi He lowered his voice and said to Fu sister, "I'll go get the donkey cart. Fu sister, take Xi Zi and Xiao Fang to the main entrance to wait for me."
Fu Xin Ci nodded, then called out to Xi Zi and Xiao Fang, and went with them to the main entrance.