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How did this person know she was leaving at this time? Wasn't there no need to wait anymore?
However, Liu Qingyan, this kid, climbed onto the carriage without a care and excitedly shouted to her, "Sister, sister, hurry up and get on!"
Well then, it seemed she had no choice but to get on even if she didn't want to. Liu Qingxi felt quite helpless.
On the carriage, Yang Yichen chatted with Liu Qingxi as if nothing was happening. "Qingxi, what did you buy?"
Liu Qingxi thought to herself that maybe she was overthinking it; after all, he was just a thirteen-year-old boy. Even if he was mature for his age, how much could he really know? With that thought, she let it go.
"I just bought some food. Don't you stay at home much?" Liu Qingxi couldn't understand Yang Yichen's habit of living alone in the countryside.
Even if the town wasn't great, it shouldn't mean he never stayed at home!
"Forget it, forget it. It's someone else's business; I shouldn't worry about it!" She shook her head and dismissed the random thoughts in her mind.
Yang Yichen was someone who could chat casually with others and soon shifted the topic to houses.
"Qingxi, can you help them fix those houses?"
"Sure, no problem!" When it came to what she had learned and could do, Liu Qingxi was full of confidence.
"Is there anything you need my help with? Should I send Anan over to assist you?"
Anan beside them felt like crying; Master, could you not treat your subordinate like this? Why was it always him?
He knew very well that every time something went wrong, it was him who got hurt. Compared to the brothers sent out on missions, being by his master's side felt like the most pitiful position.
Before long, Ten Li Pu appeared in their line of sight.
Sigh! Yang Yichen sighed lightly, feeling an inexplicable sense of loss.
“Qingxi, let me take you home. It would be too tiring to carry you back!”
Liu Qingxi nodded slightly, agreeing with Yang Yichen's suggestion.
Opening the fence gate that offered no real protection, Liu Qingxi, with Anan's help, placed the items in the yard and was about to invite them to sit down.
Yang Yichen spoke first: “Qingxi, we’ll be leaving now. Make sure to rest and don’t overexert yourself!”
After saying that, he didn’t linger any longer and instructed the driver to head back.
Watching the carriage leave the alley and drive out of the village, Liu Qingxi chuckled self-deprecatingly: “I really overthought it!” After all, they hadn’t spent much time together; how could he possibly like me?
What a narcissist I am!
To be honest, when it comes to relationships, Liu Qingxi is quite timid.
Having lived twenty-seven years in modern times, perhaps due to sudden changes in her life, beneath her strong exterior lies a heart full of insecurity.
The facade of strength is merely a cover for her humble and fragile soul that fears being hurt.
Whether during school or after starting work, she has always hidden herself like a snail retreating into its shell, afraid to accept others' affections!
Retracting her gaze, she turned around to close the door, tidied up a bit, had a simple meal, and then headed out!
After turning two corners, a clean and tidy yard appeared before her. In the yard, a woman was busy with something. Upon seeing Liu Qingxi, she quickly set aside her work and hurried out!
“Qingxi, what brings you here? Is there something you need?”
“Aunt Song, I came to find you!” Liu Qingxi smiled slightly. “My yard wall is too old and worn out. I wanted to take advantage of this time to repair it. I’d like to ask if you could help! And Aunt, just calculate Uncle Sanyou’s usual wages for the work!”
She was also unwilling to take advantage of others. In the village, aside from being familiar with the village chief, the only ones she knew well were the couple, Zhang Sanyou and Song.
"Hey! Don't mention money; you've helped us a lot. Just forget about it! Alright, when my husband comes back later, I'll have him go help out!"
Song waved her hand dismissively. It was just fixing the courtyard wall, not a difficult task at all. Besides, compared to Liu Qingxi helping them fix their house, this was nothing!
"Aunt, no, we can't let you help for free..."
Before she could finish, Song interrupted her: "What nonsense are you talking about? You've helped us plenty already. If you keep bringing up money, it will hurt our feelings!"
There was another reason for Song's insistence: in the future, when Liu Qingxi helped others fix houses, he could bring Zhang Sanyou along. Not only could he earn some wages, but he could also learn a skill!
You see, anyone with a craft finds life much easier—like carpenters or chefs!
Liu Qingxi was young but already had this ability. They admired him from the bottom of their hearts. If they could learn even a little bit from him, it would be an incredible skill—much better than being just a carpenter!
In the end, Liu Qingxi couldn't refuse and had to agree to Song's terms. However, he was determined to ensure they ate well and received extra food as thanks!
Don't be fooled by the fact that Zhang Sanyou and Song were illiterate farmers; they were very efficient when it came to getting things done. Not long after Liu Qingxi got home, Zhang Sanyou arrived with a shovel on his back!
"Qingxi! I heard your Aunt; this courtyard wall really needs fixing. It's not safe for you two kids to live here without proper repairs!"
"Uncle Sanyou, you're here? I just spoke with Aunt; there's no need to call you over. We can fix it tomorrow!" Liu Qingxi was busy clearing away weeds and dead leaves by the wall.
"Hey! There's nothing much to do in the fields; I just can't sit still. I can't stand being idle; it's nice to move around!"
Zhang Sanyou had this habit like most farmers—spending years dealing with crops!
Song knew there wasn't much work to do. As soon as Liu Qingxi left, she called him back, which is why she arrived home just before Zhang Sanyou followed right behind her!
"Uncle Sanyou, take a break for a moment. There's no rush; it can wait!" Liu Qingxi moved the only complete stool they had over to Zhang Sanyou.
"No need, I'm not tired. Look at you, with nothing here. I brought the Kid directly, so let's get started. The sooner we finish, the better you'll sleep at night!
What if some livestock wanders in? That would be a problem; you two kids wouldn't be able to handle it!"
As he walked toward the corner, he continued, "Qingxi, I think you should just make this place like the big Kid's yard. It's simpler and more durable!"
"Sure! I'll follow your lead!" Given the current conditions, Liu Qingxi knew perfection was unattainable; simple and comfortable would suffice. As for everything else, they could take their time—there was no way to achieve everything at once!
The yard walls would simply be made of packed yellow mud mixed with some weeds to prevent collapse.
While thinking this, Zhang Sanyou had already started working!
Passersby were gossiping; recent news about Liu Qingxi had become a hot topic for everyone.
Most of it was harmless, just a bit of entertainment in their daily lives.
"Hey, Sanyou, when did you get so close to this girl?"
A sharp voice suddenly cut through the air, making it hard to bear. Liu Qingxi frowned and was about to retort...
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