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A normal thatched cottage would be very cheap, and would cost around 3 to 4 taels of silver to buy one. It was just that the land was a little expensive, but Wanqing had 30 taels of silver on hand right now, and that was enough.

"Wanqing girl, your Sixth Granduncle's bamboo forest is sold out, and there's a small thatched hut inside, but it's more or less broken down, how about this, my family still has a few dozen taels of silver, I'll give it to you first, you buy that place first, then build a stronger house, in the future, Dou Dou will grow up and get married, right?"

It had to be said that Village Head was thinking about the long term, but why would Dou Dou be able to get married when she grew up? I also live here, okay? But Wanqing thought that when Dou Dou grew up, he would be close to thirty years old, and would definitely be married by then.

"That's fine, then I'll have to trouble uncle then. I will return the silver as soon as possible. Also, uncle, this place still needs you to help me!"

After buying two sets of clean clothes and shoes for both him and Dou Dou, he also gave some cloth to the family of Sixth Granduncle. Under Zhang Hongyang's opposition, he also gave some cloth to Village Head and his family and also bought a lot of small food for Dou Dou and. They spent less than three taels of silver before they returned home.

Within the current Anyi Village, Old Man Mu had already searched the entire village once, but he couldn't find Wanqing and Wanqing. In the end, he thought of going to Sixth Granduncle's house to try his luck, and see if he could find them there. A girl with a child, where could she go? Furthermore, Old Man Mu was still a little selfish in his heart, because the matter of Wanqing splitting up his family would definitely affect his reputation. Even though this couldn't be blamed on Wanqing and his sister, splitting up now was still not appropriate.

"Sixth Uncle, is Sixth Uncle home?" The entire Anyi Village was not very big nor was it small, almost reaching two hundred families. The Sixth Granduncle's home was just north of the village, and it took them about two hours to walk there. They had to look for the Old Man Mu for an entire afternoon, and by the time they arrived at the Sixth Granduncle's house, it was already almost dark.

Dou Dou was playing in the yard. When she heard her grandfather's voice, her body trembled. After being stunned for a moment, she ran out the door. When she saw that it was indeed her grandfather, she cried.

Grandpa, you're back, wuu …" Dou Dou really misses Grandpa … " Dou Dou was still a child after all. When she saw someone who was good to her, she was moved. She held onto Old Man Mu's thigh without letting go. Tears welled up in her eyes, making Old Man Mu's heart ache.

Holding Dou Dou in his arms, Old Man Mu asked softly, "Dou Dou, where's your sister?"

"His sister went to the town. As for why, I think you should know. Hmph!" It was not that he did not like Old Man Mu, but it was just that Old Man Mu was too outrageous. Ever since Mu Dahai had left and lost them, he had been working outside all year long searching for someone, and other than being able to come back two or three times a year, he could not see anyone else. It was because Old Man Mu did not take good care of the two of them, that they became like this. Abuse of the second branch's child? In the end, it was all Old Man Mu's fault.

"Sixth Uncle, is what you said true?" Are we really going to settle the score between the two of them? " Old Mu was worried. How would they live their lives in the future? What would they do about their reputation? If his two children were to fail him in the future, how could he face his dead son in the future?

"Really? Your wife didn't tell you? Previously, Wanqing was about to be beaten to death by her. Do you think that Wanqing would only receive one of them? Even more outrageous is that your woman actually wanted the two of them to come out clean. There's nothing at all, not even a single cent. Sixth Granduncle was so angry that both her eyes were red.

Old Man Mu's heart was filled with fire at Sixth Granduncle's words. After tightly hugging Dou Dou, he turned around and walked back. His posture was as if he was about to go back and fight.

"Put Dou Dou down!" Sixth Granduncle looked at Old Man Mu's back and roared at him loudly, but Old Man Mu did not move at all. He hugged Dou Dou and walked back, and did not even have the intention to stop, as he clearly wanted to carry Dou Dou back home. If he walked any faster, his figure would disappear very quickly.

After thinking about it in Old Man Mu's embrace, she decided to stay back. "Grandfather, let me down, I'm a little man now, I can protect big sister, if grandpa takes me back now, big sister will be hurt."

Old Man Mu did not expect Dou Dou to say something like that, and subconsciously stopped. He looked at Dou Dou with disbelief, "Dou Dou, what did you say? Aren't you afraid that your grandfather will be hurt?

Don't worry, since grandpa is back, I won't let you two siblings suffer any losses. As for your grandma, grandpa will go and tell her. Don't be afraid, grandpa won't leave anymore.

"Grandpa, we appreciate your kindness, but we won't go back. Grandpa, you should put Dou Dou down." Wanqing's voice appeared behind Old Man Mu, upon hearing it Dou Dou's voice, she hurriedly turned her head, only to see her big sister. Her eyes were filled with smiles, the eyes that had just cried all shining.

Actually, Wanqing had already been here for a while, and coincidentally hid in the darkness when Old Man Mu left with Dou Dou Qi in his arms. The reason she did not come out right away was because Wanqing wanted to see what choice Dou Dou would make, and if Dou Dou chose to return to Mu Family, then from today onwards, she would leave this place and lead a carefree life, even though his heart would be very uncomfortable.

But if Dou Dou chose him, then no matter how tired he was in this life, he would definitely raise Dou Dou. Of course, with her here, he would never suffer any hardship.

Now that she knew what Dou Dou's choice was, Wanqing was extremely happy in her heart, as if she had eaten honey.

After Old Man Mu saw Wanqing, he put down the beans. Looking at Wanqing, he said with a voice filled with guilt, "Wanqing girl, I'm sorry, grandfather didn't take good care of you."

"Grandfather, you're not wrong, it's a normal thing for grandfather to choose to give up on us siblings and go find third uncle. Neither of us will blame Grandfather, we only hope grandfather does not come and disturb our brother and sister's lives, all right?" Grandfather, you're not wrong, it's normal for me to choose to give up on us siblings and look for third uncle, from now on, both of us have no relation with Mu Family, so we will not blame Grandfather.

Wanqing knew that the original owner was actually very angry at this grandfather of her. After all, if the grandfather hadn't looked after his son and couldn't take care of the two of them, the current situation wouldn't have happened. However, the original owner didn't really hate him, which was why Wanqing used such a polite tone to speak to the Old Man Mu.

Zhang Hongyang, who was standing behind Wanqing, took a step forward, walked in front of Old Man Mu, and said to him, "Old Man Mu, if you're really sorry, then go back and see if Wanqing and her little brother can get what they deserve. Don't let them suffer too much."

Wanqing had to rely on her own hands to support her brother. Even if Xiao Qing's brain had those menu that could be sold for money, how long could she last? Or was owning land the king's way?

Old Man Mu frowned as he looked at Wanqing, as he wanted to hear what Wanqing had to say. However, he only saw Wanqing's pair of eyes staring at him with absolute clarity.

But Wanqing, will you really not go back? "After all, you are a girl. How are you going to survive if you take your little brother with you?"

"Does grandfather not know what kind of life I have in the Mu Family? I do all the work in the house every day, but I can't eat a single mouthful of hot rice in two or three days. Go back and check if the grass in the garden is all clean. That's because I'm really too hungry. I don't have any food, so I can only eat grass roots and have to think of ways to make food for Dou Dou every day. When we need grandpa the most, where are you? Now that we have finally escaped from the Mu Family, Grandpa, do you still want us to return?

Grandfather, I, Wanqing, will say this right now. Everything in the family, I have written clearly in the contract, I do not want anything. But from today onwards, I no longer have any relationship with Dou Dou and Mu Family.

He knew that no matter what, Wanqing would not bring Dou Dou back today. "Forget it, since this is the case, Grandfather has nothing to say, and can only hope that you two can live a good life. Alright, I'll go, I'll go!"

Zhang Hongyang still wanted to say something, but he was stopped by Wanqing. Dou Dou looked at her grandfather's lonely back with a bit of heartache, "Grandfather, I'm sorry!"

"Dou Dou, I'm sorry. It's not that big sister doesn't want you to return with grandpa, it's just that grandpa's heart is unable to care about us. Don't blame big sister for being ruthless." Wanqing did not want Dou Dou to carry the burden in his heart at such a young age. This would be detrimental to his growth.

Zhang Hongyang sighed, and shook his head, "Sigh, in the end, Old Mu still cares about his reputation, and in the future, it's very possible that you guys will cause trouble. Wanqing, are you prepared?" As a Village Head, he naturally knew the true meaning behind the words that he hesitated to return from the Old Man Mu. He naturally understood Wanqing's thoughts, and had no choice but to say that Wanqing was a smart girl.

Wanqing held onto Dou Dou's hand and walked towards the direction of Sixth Granduncle's house, saying, "Uncle Village Head, I understand what you mean, but don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

"Aiya, Wanqing, it's good that you're back. Your grandfather, Dou Dou? Didn't you go back with your grandfather? Grandfather even thought that you left! " After all, Sixth Granduncle was already old, so he was naturally not as strong as the man in his fifties. Seeing Wanqing bring the person back, he secretly heaved a sigh of relief.

"Yes, grandfather. I will not leave elder sister. I will protect elder sister well." Dou Dou raised her head and said.

"Grandfather, we have something to discuss with you. I wonder if you have time?" Wanqing said.

"It's the Sixth Granduncle. Let's talk inside, we brought good news with us." After Zhang Hongyang finished speaking, Sixth Granduncle saw that Zhang Hongyang was still holding onto two large pieces of cloth.

"Village Head, you came to my house with a gift? Is there something I can help you with? " The Sixth Granduncle led them into the house and went straight to the point.

In this era, sugar was a precious commodity. If not for Village Head coming over today, the brother and sister pair would be here, and wouldn't be able to use this tiny bit no matter what they said.

After Village Head finished his explanation, he looked at Sixth Granduncle and said, "I came here today on behalf of the Wanqing girl to find you. Isn't your family in the east side of the village selling a piece of bamboo forest?"