Chapter 305 The Harmony of the Ye Family
Ye Shengsong pouted, quite unhappy with the medicine she had made.
Zi Yisheng, watching the expressive little girl, felt his fingers itch. However, the future father-in-law was guarding the courtyard with a watchful eye, and the future mother-in-law kept peeking out from the kitchen.
"You're already very capable. To create such a potent poison without an experimental subject shows great talent."
Dad Ye also nodded. In his past life, he only thought his daughter was a good student, attributing it to her extensive study time. Now, he realized it was her innate intelligence. If her health had been better back then, she would surely have earned a doctorate.
At the same time, he felt heartache for his daughter. He didn't want her involved with these toxic substances, as anyone could make a mistake. But seeing his daughter's increasingly cheerful disposition, he kept his words to himself.
"Daughter, don't tire yourself out too much. Your family will shield you from any dangers; you don't need to bear too much burden."
The house had been empty recently, and Ye Shengsong hadn't had much affectionate time with her father for days. She reached out, hooked her arm around his, and acted spoiled.
"I'm too lazy to tire myself out. As for danger, as long as you're here, I'm not afraid."
"Hahaha, that's right. With us around, you don't need to worry about anything."
Ye Shengsong's eyes rolled, and she gave her father a fawning smile.
"Dad, when can we go out for a bit? There's not much work in the fields now. Even if we leave for a few days, no one will say anything."
Ye Shengsong genuinely wanted to go out. Lunar New Year was just over a month away, and she wanted to do some shopping. The black market had already sent her plenty of vouchers she had no use for. What was more alarming was that she had only been to the county twice since arriving at Bai Rong Brigade. Even the most beautiful scenery could become tiresome.
Dad Ye glanced at Zi Yisheng, then, fearing his daughter would notice something, quickly shifted his gaze.
"Alright, I'll take you out for a stroll once I'm done with these days' work."
Zi Yisheng felt a pang of jealousy. Why didn't the little girl want to go out with him?
"Shengsong, I can take you out in at most three days."
"Then it's settled. Anyone who breaks their promise will be punished."
Zi Yisheng smiled and nodded. These days of busyness were all for this surprise; he would never go back on his word.
Soon after, Xiao Tiantian returned, holding a Forsythia. Ye Shengsong looked at Mo Lin.
"Why is Xiao Tiantian holding an herb? Does she like these flowers?"
Mo Lin explained how Min Xing had changed his treatment method. Mom Ye, who had been in the kitchen, also came out.
"This Min Xing is quite resourceful. I hope it will be of help to Xiao Tiantian."
Ye Shengsong was also happy. This way, she could guide Xiao Tiantian at home.
Today was the day the family was most complete. Aunt Zhen cooked many dishes, planning to invite the Bai family over for a gathering. Even Gong Wentao was invited.
Ye Mu'en also rushed back just before noon, handing Ye Shengsong a letter.
Ye Shengsong smiled when she saw the name on the envelope. It was from Chen Tangtang, who sent letters quite frequently, showing no sign of the anxiety of a high school sophomore.
Ye Shengsong tore open the envelope and her brows gradually furrowed as she read the contents. Zi Yisheng, who had been watching her, also frowned.
"What's wrong?"
"Chen Tangtang said she probably won't finish her second year of high school. Her grandmother helped her sign up for the countryside, saying she would take her cousin's spot."
"How can two families switch spots?"
Ye Shengsong put down the letter, her voice laced with helplessness.
"They said her family and her paternal uncle's family haven't split up yet and are still on the same household registration."
Zi Yisheng reached out to smooth her furrowed brow and shrugged indifferently.
"There's nothing that can be done about it. Once a spot is registered, it can't be canceled. You don't need to worry about such trivial matters. Many people are going to the countryside now; as long as they are willing to work hard, they won't starve."
"Yes, that's true. It's just that Chen Tangtang said she wants to come to Bai Rong Brigade. I'm worried because I don't know if I should let her come, or if it would have any impact on our family. Honestly, Chen Tangtang and I aren't familiar enough to know her well."
Zi Yisheng and Ye Mu'en exchanged glances, a hint of amusement in their eyes.
"Xiao Ge'er has truly grown up, considering matters much more comprehensively."
Ye Mu'en gave his sister a thumbs-up, a genuine compliment. In his previous life, his sister never considered whether the people visiting her were good or had ulterior motives.
Ye Shengsong wrinkled her nose and glared at her elder brother playfully. Why did this compliment sound so strange?
"It's as if I didn't consider things comprehensively before. Big Brother is looking down on me."
Ye Mu'en wouldn't dare, especially seeing the people beside him casting menacing glances because of that one sentence. He truly dared not.
"Big Brother really didn't mean that; I'm genuinely complimenting you."
Zi Yisheng knew that saving his brother-in-law now would make future days a little easier.
"Shengsong, since Chen Tangtang wants to come, let her. I'll send someone to investigate her situation thoroughly. Even if there are any problems, if she comes to Bai Rong Brigade, she'll have no way back."
As expected, after his brother-in-law was saved, he immediately gave him a look of "you're doing great." Enemies must be dismantled slowly.
As for Chen Tangtang, Zi Yisheng had already thoroughly investigated the Chen family when they were in Qi City. Otherwise, he wouldn't have let the little girl go to play with Chen Tangtang at that time. Whether she had been bribed in the past few months would be revealed by a simple check.
"Mhm, if she really wants to come, I can't stop her. If she's not problematic, I can still look after her a bit here."
Mom Ye, however, felt heartbroken for her daughter. When had her daughter become so wary of everything and everyone, always thinking of the worst? It seemed she needed to have a good talk with her daughter soon.
The Bai family arrived shortly after, and Ye Shengsong didn't have a chance to dwell on these matters, as she once again became the center of everyone's attention, even Zi Yisheng had to stand aside.
The liveliness and sumptuous lunch at the Ye family's house were enjoyed behind closed doors. If others saw it, they would surely become jealous. They weren't afraid of trouble, but they disliked unnecessary complications.
Ye Shengsong looked at the table full of delicious dishes and once again thanked her space. In fact, since arriving in this world, the food supplies from her space had been consumed very slowly. Usually, the Ye family only ate well every other day. Even the Bai family hadn't been given much, fearing it would spoil their appetites.
The harmony of the Ye family stood in stark contrast to the chaos in many other households.
Chen Tangtang had written the letter with tears, and her mother had gone to her uncle's house with a knife. Chen Tangtang had a brother and a younger brother who was only a few years old.
This time, only one person from Chen Tangtang's family was supposed to go to the countryside. Originally, Chen Tangtang intended to go herself, as her elder brother already had a temporary job. But because her grandmother favored her uncle's family, she had directly registered both Chen Tangtang and her elder brother.