The housekeeper, upon hearing Mrs. Lai's shout, halted and turned back to address her, saying:
"Old sister-in-law, this gift is ordered by the Boss to be delivered to the village chief. I cannot decide on this matter myself, and if it is not handled well, it could bring punishment from the Boss!"
Hongji, hearing his mother's words and then the housekeeper's, saw people gathered at the courtyard entrance and quickly intervened, "Mother, the housekeeper is handling things; please don't complicate matters."
"Son, how can you say it's complicating matters? He brought the items to our house, so of course, they are meant for our house."
"Old sister-in-law, there is something for your family too. Wait until we finish our business, and rest assured..."