"It's all your fault!" Ma Dalang was indignant, dredging up old grudges.
"How is it my fault?" Yan Shi protested anxiously.
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The couple argued all the way back home, without seeing anyone else.
Lin Ziyin was incredibly busy. Even in modern times, when she was lecturing, she would have assistants by her side. Unlike here, even the smallest matters required her direct involvement.
To construct a practical steam-powered plow as soon as possible, she spent almost all of her time in the courtyard, even during the New Year holidays. It was quite odd that both Chu Suifeng and Si Jinhan insisted on watching her assemble the machine when the parts were delivered, but during the whole New Year period, Lin Ziyin didn't see anyone from them.
Yet, both Wang Residence and Si Family sent her New Year's gifts. Even the Luo Family surprisingly sent New Year's gifts.