Chapitre 153: Chapter 153 Scheming and Calculating (2)_1

So, this matter would likely require some grinding.

The Ruanlin Family also knew it wasn't an easy task, sighed heavily, as if they had already foreseen the endless troubles that would come afterward...

Meanwhile, standing at the doorway was Xiu Xi, who had just overheard their conversation. His green eyes darkened, and he left the entrance without making a sound.

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Afternoon.

While Ruan Jiaojiao was having her meal, Xiu Xi went out again and didn't return until after four in the afternoon, carrying two pheasants in his hand.

Ruan Jianguo saw him from the half-built house reaching up to his knees, hurriedly ran out, and said anxiously, "Why did you go to the back mountain again, child? It's so unsafe. Give me those wild pheasants quickly..."

He reached for the pheasants in his hands, fearing that others from the team might see and gossip to Liu Mei, which could cause unnecessary trouble.