Boss Feng, having received the payment for the goods, paid the silver to the flower farmers.
The flower farmers, pumped up by the receipt of the silver, insisted on inviting Xiao'er and Shangguan Xuanyi for a meal at their home.
Upon the enthusiastic invitation of the flower farmers, Xiao'er and Shangguan Xuanyi came to have dinner at the village chief's house, where several women brought over food like chicken, eggs, duck, and cured meat.
Xiao'er knew that people in the village only slaughtered chickens and ducks for special occasions like traditional festivals.
Now, without hesitation, they brought these delicacies for her, which touched her deeply.
Feeling uncomfortable sitting idly while the others prepared the meal, and being the only woman in a room full of men, Xiao'er said to Shangguan Xuanyi, "I'll go and help prepare the meal."
Shangguan Xuanyi nodded in agreement.