Chapter 113 Where's the Gift?

The village chief, seeing Housekeeper Tang about to leave, wanted to detain him. Glancing at Hongji, he was aware that their home couldn't accommodate guests like Housekeeper Tang and could only politely suggest:

"This... Housekeeper Tang, would you care to have a simple meal at our house?"

"No need, no need to trouble yourselves. It's more convenient for us to eat in the town. Please do not worry, village chief, just try to persuade them well," Housekeeper Tang replied as he patted the village chief's arm.

What else could the village chief say? He could only watch as the guest departed.

Once Hongji saw Housekeeper Tang leaving, he, carrying his daughter in one arm, followed as well, thinking about the myriad chores at home, including the wood delivered today that he needed to prepare.

On his way back to the Ye family compound, Housekeeper Tang said to Hongji: