Chapter 219 Brother and Sister Talk

Chapter 220 Sister and Brother Talk

The countryside night carried a hint of coolness. Ye Shenge returned to her room after washing up.

A mattress, purchased extra for decorating her villa in her previous life, lay on the bed. With just a sheet, it was ready for sleep.

Mother Ye had also brought a bamboo mat from the supply and marketing cooperative. It was made of bamboo, but lying on it would pinch one's flesh. Ye Shenge found it so uncomfortable that she decided not to use it.

An oil lamp flickered on the bedside table, casting a dim glow over the room.

"Is Little Ge'er asleep?"

"Not yet. Come in."

Ye Mu'en pushed the door open and entered.

"Why didn't you lock the door? You must lock the door when you sleep from now on."

Ye Shenge smiled and nodded. Her elder brother was always so concerned. In her past life, it was her brother who spent the most time with her. Her parents were busy every day, and her brother would rush home after school to accompany her.

"Brother, come sit. I actually have something to discuss with you."

Ye Mu'en quickly sat on the edge of the bed. Seeing the cooling mat standing by the side, he realized his sister might not be accustomed to it.

"We didn't use cooling mats in the summers before, so we didn't think to prepare one. I'll go to the department store in the city later to see if there are any comfortable cooling mats."

"No need to trouble yourself. I think the summer nights here are quite comfortable."

Ye Mu'en didn't press the issue further but kept the cooling mat in mind.

"What did you want to talk to me about?"

"Brother, do you still have money to spend?"

Ye Mu'en nodded, a little puzzled.

"Brother, this is what I was thinking. You keep your savings passbook with me, and I'll hold onto it for you. From now on, half of the money earned from the black market, I'll save for you. You'll need money to get married and have children in the future."

Ye Mu'en found it amusing. The things he didn't worry about, his younger sister was now concerned about for him.

As Ye Mu'en was about to say something, Ye Shenge stopped him.

"Brother, listen to me first."

"Alright, you speak."

"Brother, although we are the most, most, most loving siblings, and I know you dote on me the most, you can't always give in to me. It's one thing for Mom and Dad to be partial, but I can't let you keep sacrificing for me like this.

I won't split what Grandma and Grandpa gave me with you, but from what Mom and Dad gave us, and the treasures found from the Baili family, I want to give you a share. Otherwise, I won't take any of it.

Also, with the black market business, I can't just lie here and make money. You have to take half. You need to think, what if your future sister-in-law finds out and gets upset? You'll have your own little family in the future, so you need to start planning now."

Ye Mu'en's eyes were full of laughter and moved by his sister's maturity, her consideration for his future as her elder brother.

"Is it my turn to speak now?"

Ye Shenge's expression, as if she would get angry if he disagreed, made Ye Mu'en burst into laughter.

"Keep what Mom and Dad gave you. As for the Baili family's things, I don't want them either. Keep them all as your personal savings. Our family's assets aren't what they were in our past life, so it's better to leave you more to give us some security."

Just as Ye Shenge was about to retort, her brother covered her mouth.

"Let me finish before you speak."

Ye Shenge swatted his hand away and glared at him with her not-so-powerful big eyes.

"As for the black market, I agree. From now on, give me half of the money each time, and save it for me. I'll ask you for money when I need it. If you don't agree to me taking nothing, then I'll also quit the black market."

This blatant threat made Ye Shenge pounce on him and start scratching.

The laughter and playfulness in the room brought a relieved smile to Father and Mother Ye. Nothing was more important than their children's health and happiness.

"Jing Ge, I really didn't expect our whole family to end up living in the countryside. It's quite nice without the hustle and bustle of our past life."

Ye Huaijin lay on the bed, watching his wife fold clothes, his heart filled with warmth. Whether in their previous life or after transmigrating back, they were always busy. He often couldn't take care of the family, and couldn't even be by their daughter's side when she was unwell many times.

"It's good. I like this kind of life. I can finally spend time with you all properly. When Mu'en and Shenge get married and have a few children, it will be perfect."

Mother Ye rolled her eyes.

"Hmph, as if you'll be helping them raise children. You'll just be ordering me around. I'll only help our daughter raise her children. I won't help with Mu'en's."

Father Ye shook his head helplessly. His wife was just tough on the outside but soft on the inside. Which child hadn't she worried about and cared for as they grew up?

"Alright, we'll help our daughter raise her children. But I think that Zi kid won't wait too long. As soon as our daughter becomes an adult, he'll probably snatch her away."

"Alas, eighteen is a normal age to get married here. In the villages, there are many who get married at sixteen. I'm just worried about Shenge's health. If they really can't hold back, we might have to ask them to wait a few years before having children."

"Hmph, haven't you seen that wolf-like look in his eyes? When he sees our daughter, he can't take his eyes off her. I've raised my daughter with so much effort, and now she's going to be snatched away by a wolf. It truly pains my heart."

All night, Father Ye cursed Zi Yisheng countless times. Meanwhile, Zi Yisheng was too excited to sleep. He was thrilled that he would finally have ample time to spend with the little girl, and felt a sense of relief from the distractions.

Thinking of the little girl's face, Zi Yisheng felt a great sense of urgency. No, he had to find an opportunity to talk to her future father-in-law about an engagement, lest some uninvited guests get too close to the little girl.

The first night left many of those who had come to the countryside unable to sleep, either due to unease or excitement.

The next morning, Ye Shenge was awakened by the sound of gongs. She opened her eyes, still a bit disoriented, momentarily forgetting where she was.

Ye Shenge glanced at the alarm clock on the bedside table. It was only 5:30 AM. What had happened?

Ye Shenge slowly sat up. She couldn't get up too abruptly, as it wasn't good for her health. She put on a long dress and opened the door to go out.

Seeing her elder brother washing up by the well, she quickly asked.

"Brother, what's that noise outside?"

Ye Mu'en looked at the person leaning by the door and knew she hadn't slept well.

"I just asked. The gong is the signal for the start and end of work each day. We'll work in the fields while it's not too hot. We'll finish work at ten, come home for lunch, and then go back to work after four in the afternoon.

This is the work schedule during the less busy, hot summer days. Now it's the busy farming season, and we'll be working in the fields all day. Lunch will be brought to the fields."

Ye Shenge immediately perked up. Seeing no one in the kitchen yet, she wondered about their breakfast for today.

"Brother, are you working today?"

"Yes, we are. Zi Yisheng already notified us yesterday."

"Then what about breakfast?"

Ye Shenge suddenly remembered her space. How could she have forgotten such an important golden finger?

"Brother, hurry and call Dad to come to my room."

Ye Shenge winked at her brother, her meaning clear.

Ye Mu'en had not expected his mother to wake up early to cook anyway. With his sister here now, nothing was a problem.