[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-abandoned-woman-busy-farming":3,"chapter-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-189":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Abandoned Woman Busy Farming",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},537854,790,"Chapter 189 - 189 189 Sincere Invitation","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-189",189,"\u003Cp>Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Sincere Invitation Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Sincere Invitation The coachman’s name was Lin Ping’er, who smiled and said, “This is the food my family sells at our stall in the town, it’s called a hand cake, it costs a few pennies each and it’s not expensive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coachman swallowed hard when he heard that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only had a cold bun for breakfast before driving out that morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe he should stop by for a taste at lunch?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu and her mother didn’t realize that this little exchange would bring a lot more customers to their stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they had known, they would have invited the coachman to eat directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At lunchtime, he bought a hand cake, drank a bowl of complimentary soup and then bought another one for the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aroma attracted the people in his carriage, who also learned about the Bai’s stall after asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The business was very good the next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaosi was very curious about the people passing by the stall, his eyes showing more colour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He no longer stared blankly all the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu watched sneakily and was secretly happy for Xiaosi, but she felt suffocated when she thought of her family’s inevitable departure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was really afraid that Xiaosi’s condition would regress once they left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They prepared double the number of servings they had the previous day, but it still ran out before noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soup, which could only be cooked in one pot, was also completely gone early, even those who wanted to pay for it couldn’t get a bowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping’er elbowed Bai Yihong and whispered, “Ruozhu was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we lived in town, we could have restocked by now and kept selling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yihong gently nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew his daughter’s analysis was reasonable, but he was still reluctant to part with his fields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the family was preparing to pack up the stall, two familiar figures approached from a distance, Yu Hongxiu and Fang Guizhi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ruozhu, you’re too mean!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You didn’t even call me when you set up a stall, and you didn’t bother to come to see me when you were free,” Yu Hongxiu joked in a faux angry tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Guizhi stood behind Yu Hongxiu, smiling behind a covering hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed quite reserved in front of Yu Hongxiu, different from her usual carefree self.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu showed a look of shame, and said apologetically, “I’ve been really busy these two days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as I set up the stall, everything was sold out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn’t be good to visit you empty-handed, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Hongxiu took Bai Ruozhu’s arm, not caring at all about the sooty sleeves dirtying her clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you being formal with me now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you packing up now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If so, why don’t you come over to my house for dinner?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve been craving your cooking,” Yu Hongxiu said, licking her lip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The action would have seemed indecent on anyone else, but on her, it was just cheeky and cute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re trying to trick me into doing the heavy lifting, aren’t you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, you need to eat according to your dietary regimen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does it matter what I cook?” Bai Ruozhu said, jokingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Hongxiu wrinkled her nose unhappily, “Don’t remind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when the chefs at home prepare meals according to the diet, it’s just not as good as your cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve been craving it for days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Hongxiu was open, straightforward, and genuine, her voice was soft and relaxed, which made her particularly comfortable to listen to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only Bai Ruozhu but also other members of her family liked Yu Hongxiu very much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lady Bai, please accept my invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve been nagging her non-stop,” Yu Hongxiu said, turning to Lin Ping’er with a hint of coquetry in her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping’er felt it’s awkward to bother Mister Xie, but when she heard Yu Hongxiu’s coquettish appeal, she didn’t have the heart to refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu smiled and tugged at Yu Hongxiu, saying, “Don’t act spoiled in front of my mom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re really busy today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We need to go to town and look for a small courtyard to rent for a while.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Hongxiu’s eyes lit up, “Are you moving to town?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Guizhi also looked at Bai Ruozhu, waiting for her answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t care about manners in front of the lady and said excitedly, “Ruozhu, if you move to town, we can see each other often.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu nodded and smiled at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our business is quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not practical to run back and forth every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It makes more sense to rent a place to live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That way, we’ll save travel time and make more money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is great news!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You don’t need to look for a place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just move into the Xie Residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We have several vacant rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was even worried about having to hire someone to clean them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It just doesn’t make sense,” Yu Hongxiu proposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu quickly waved her hand, “No, no.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our relationship is one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But we can’t take advantage of your family like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We won’t be able to ease our conscience.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yihong, Lin Ping’er, and Bai Zehao all nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They thought Bai Ruozhu was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their family shouldn’t take advantage of the Xie family, nor any other family for that matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the Bai family was unanimous, Yu Hongxiu stamped her foot in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She held Bai Ruozhu and said in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The house we’re living in now was given to us by someone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re living there for free anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s a row of separate rooms on the west side, it wouldn’t be inconvenient for you to move in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’d also add a bit of life to the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, the house will fall into disrepair if it’s left vacant for too long.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are you keeping account of everything with me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve been treating me and my husband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouldn’t we pay you for medical expenses?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those recipes you gave me for therapeutic meals?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I took them back to the Capital City, they’d probably be worth so much that not even gold could buy them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why can’t I do a little something for you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the Bai family was surprised to hear this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were those recipes really worth so much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu scratched her head and said, “I don’t know about them being worth their weight in gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as you find them beneficial, that’s fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But we really can’t move into your house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ll be cooking and frying and making a mess every day, coming and going all the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re bound to disturb you and your husband’s rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn’t look good if people found out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Hongxiu flapped her handkerchief, “I don’t care what people think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My husband and I don’t care at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, we don’t even know them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the problems you mentioned wouldn’t even exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those rooms on the west side are quite isolated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your cooking wouldn’t bother me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, the main courtyard is also separate, with a side door for coming in and out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s a back door that leads to the street for your convenience.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she added somewhat apologetically, “Those rooms were actually meant to house servants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, it might be a bit of a downgrade for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The issue wasn’t whether they’d feel put upon, it was that the Bai family felt uncomfortable taking advantage of others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Hongxiu, frustrated, stamped her foot again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to Fang Guizhi and said,”Guizhi, help me persuade her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they moved in, you could see her every day, and even go help her directly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Guizhi was very tempted, but seeing Bai Ruozhu refusing, she also dare not agree immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated and said, “Ruozhu, why not consider it, and discuss it with your uncle and aunt?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes, you guys discuss it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll go home and talk to my husband, we’ll try to persuade Er Lang,” said Yu Hongxiu, “It would be so good if you could move in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You could help me with my health and cook delicious food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any discomfort I have could be taken care of by you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We would save the money we pay to the doctor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn’t that be 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