Chapter 127: No matter what his intentions are, it has nothing to do with us from now on

As soon as she entered the room, Liu Fu spoke up: "Xue, let your mother accompany you later."

Chuxue looked outside: "Forget it, this matter shouldn't be seen in the light. It’s better if I go alone to avoid being discovered by someone with ulterior motives."

After saying this, she pointed toward the third branch's side.

Liu Mu thought of the sour tone the third sister-in-law used that morning: "That’s fine, be careful. I’ll meet you at the fork in the road later."

After saying this, she looked worried: "We haven't prepared anything; it’s not good to go empty-handed."

Chuxue thought of something: "There are still over three catties of white flour at home. Old Yu’s youngest daughter-in-law hasn't had any milk, and his little grandson is being fed flour paste. There’s nothing more appropriate to send than white flour."

Liu Mu thought that made sense: "Fine, I’ll change it into a small cloth bag so it’s easier for you to carry."

After saying this, she went to the side room.

Only the father and daughter were left in the room. Liu Fu sighed: "Xue, it’s all your father’s fault. I shouldn't have agreed to the engagement with the Chen family. Now that this has happened, although the fault lies with them, it will ultimately affect you."

"Dad, don't say that. Who could have known the Chen family had such character?"

"After this happened, I couldn't quite figure it out. Master Chen is such a shrewd person, why did he insist on using his grandson’s marriage to repay a favor?"

Liu Fu fell into deep thought upon hearing this. Back then, when Master Chen first proposed the engagement, he hadn't agreed, but the man was very persistent, coming twice in a row. He found it hard to refuse, so he finally agreed.

But he was just a simple farmer; what could they possibly want from him? "No matter what his intentions are, it has nothing to do with us from now on. It’s your father who let you down."

He wanted to say more, but Liu Mu walked in carrying a small cloth bag: "I saw your third sister-in-law go to the eldest branch's side. You should go quickly."

Chuxue took the bag: "Alright."

Old Yu and his family were outsiders, and their house wasn't far from the new foundation site. Once she left the courtyard, Chuxue put the small cloth bag into her space, fearing it would be hard to explain if she ran into anyone.

When she arrived at Old Yu’s house, she happened to hear the old couple talking: "This little one has a really good appetite, but this bit of white flour is about to run out. What are we going to do during this lean season?"

"Why don't we ask our daughter to think of a way and see if she can find some milk powder coupons?"

"You make it sound so easy. She has it hard enough at her in-laws'; you still want to give her more trouble."

"Then what do you suggest we do?"

"Forget it. If it really comes to it, we’ll mix it with egg custard. He’s already over four months old anyway; it’s not right to give our daughter a hard time."

"Should I go to other families and see who has white flour to trade?"

"Don't bother. I’ve already asked half the village."

"But the wheat won't be harvested until the end of the month. It’s truly worrying."

Chuxue called out from outside the door: "Grandpa Yu."

"Who is it?"

"It’s me, the second daughter of the Shanliang family."

"Oh, Chuxue girl, why are you here so late? Come in quickly."

As he spoke, he let her into the room. Seeing the small cloth bag in her hand, Old Yu understood immediately: "Girl, are you here for something?"

Chuxue smiled: "I heard that Auntie Hai hasn't had any milk. I got some fine grain in the city before, so I thought I’d send it over as rations for the little brother."

Grandma Yu’s eyes lit up, but thinking of the situation, and then remembering the commotion she heard this morning, she asked directly: "This, are you here to see my old man about something?"

Since she asked, Chuxue naturally didn't beat around the bush. She placed the small cloth bag on the jar: "Grandpa Yu, I’m thinking of starting work tomorrow. What time do you think is appropriate?"