Chapter 172: Chapter 172: The Secret of Si Boyi

Si Xiaohui, with her mind full of food, didn't think too much and urged Si Boyi to hurry back and cook. "It's already noon, I'm so hungry that my stomach has started sticking to my back, let's go cook!" These days living in the rental house and her meals there had certainly brought down her standard of living. Without her sister-in-law around, Si Boyi had been reluctant to buy meat, making her feel even poorer than the renovation workers.

The workers' midday meals were always provided by the students at the nearby school, as arranged by her sister-in-law. These meals, rich in oil and meat, were far more substantial than her own simple fare.

"Oh, okay!"

Si Boyi, feeling slightly guilty, glanced at Tong Yao and stealthily tucked a small cloth bag from the corner of the room into his pocket, taking care to hide it securely. Si Xiaohui happened to see this and her curiosity was piqued.

"Big brother, what's that you've got?"