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Chapter 15 An unexpected encounter with the Zhang sisters!

As the young man rode away, Xiao Ran's mind was filled with the image of the little princess's adorable and innocent appearance.

Thinking of the little girl, Xiao Ran's lips curled up slightly. He had indeed never seen such a cute child before.

Xiao Ran sat back down on the folding chair and continued fishing.

I don't want to cook lunch in the RV, it's a bit crowded there. I prefer to cook on the shore.

Let's make a braised carp, with plenty of chopped chili peppers to go with the rice!
Li Zhengdian

The two little princesses chased each other, filling the palace with laughter and joy.

Empress Zhangsun and Li Lizhi, sitting at the desk, held books in their hands and occasionally looked up at the two little princesses.

Yu Shu stood outside the hall and looked at Li Lizhi.

Li Lizhi put down her book, slowly got up and walked out of the front hall.

"Your Highness!"

"What's the matter?"

"The messenger has returned!"

Li Lizhi was overjoyed and quickly asked, "Has there been a reply?"

There was no reply. They said they appreciated the gesture but didn't need it for the time being.

Li Lizhi nodded, "Understood!"

"Your Highness, you also brought back some things." After saying that, Yu Shu held up a transparent plastic bag.

Li Lizhi had never seen a plastic bag before, but she was familiar with the calcium milk biscuits inside.

Such a rare item could only have been given by Xiao Ran.

Li Lizhi took the bag and smiled.

I was trying to keep it a secret, but it seems I can't hide it anymore.

Li Lizhi carried the bag into the front hall and sat down next to Empress Zhangsun.

Empress Zhangsun then noticed the item. "Girl, where did this come from?"

As she spoke, Empress Zhangsun reached out and touched the plastic bag; she had never encountered a bag with this kind of texture before.

“I had someone send a letter to the young master to express my gratitude, but I didn’t expect him to send something in return,” Li Lizhi explained.

"There are quite a few of these calcium milk biscuits, just like the ones before."

Li Lizhi smiled and nodded, "Second Sister Sizi has been talking about it these past two days, she should be happy to see this."

Empress Zhangsun smiled and nodded, "Second Madam Sizi, come here quickly!"

Hearing their elderly mother calling, the two little princesses ran back.

"Mommy~ What's wrong~"

Li Lizhi picked up a calcium milk biscuit. "Want some?"

The little princess's eyes lit up, "Wow~ I want seven~"

The little princess took a bite of the cookie and was very satisfied. It still tasted the same—crispy and fragrant.

"Big sister~ Is it Little Nangjun here~" the little princess asked indistinctly.

When the little princess ate the calcium milk biscuits, she thought of Xiao Ran and Xiao Hei.

No!

"When will Daddy take me out to play with the ducks?"

"It can only be done when Father has time."

The little princess continued, "When is Father free?"

"Father will have time once he's done with his work!"

The little princess paused for a moment, then said, "Big sister is so annoying!"

Li Lizhi smiled and gently patted the little princess's head.

Find a clean box and put the remaining calcium milk biscuits in it. Li Lizhi was reluctant to use a plastic bag.

I've never seen this before; it seems quite unusual.

"We owe them a favor, and now that they've sent cookies, we should reciprocate with a small gift." Empress Zhangsun took the plastic bag from Li Lizhi's hand.

"Mother, what would be appropriate? The young master doesn't seem to lack money; his things are all priceless. Even Father wants them."

This put Empress Zhangsun in a difficult position. Giving money was not only vulgar, but Xiao Ran gave Li Shimin, Li Lizhi, and others the impression that he was not short of money.

Zhang Erya put down the broom, looked at the nice weather, and said, "Third Sister, let's go wash the clothes."

"Sister is here!" Third Sister, who was drying millet ears on the other side of the courtyard, jogged over.

Zhang Erya brought out a wooden basin and a washing pestle, and took out all the clothes that the three siblings needed to wash.

Third Sister also brought a basket, so she could pick up some millet ears from the fields along the way.

There wasn't enough food at home, and Third Aunt was too young to do anything else. It seemed that all she could do was glean millet ears from other people's fields.

Normally, it's not allowed to pick them up, and other families aren't well-off either.

However, everyone in Kaolao Village was of the same clan and knew that the three siblings were living a hard life. They saw it but didn't say anything, which was considered tacit approval.

Zhang Erya, carrying a basin, pulled San Niang out of the courtyard.

Passing by the fields, you can indeed pick up ears of millet, but there are fewer and fewer of them.

The two sisters chatted and laughed, and soon arrived at the pond in the east of the village.

I saw Xiao Ran fishing.

He looked somewhat familiar from a distance, and as they got closer, Third Sister excitedly exclaimed, "Sister, it's that young man!"

Zhang Erya never expected to run into Xiao Ran here.

I don't know Xiao Ran's name yet, but I had a good impression of him after taking his things before.

"Yes, that's right, it's the young master."

The two sisters quickened their pace.

Xiao Ran, who was fishing, also saw the two sisters and smiled, "What a coincidence!"

Zhang Erya was too embarrassed to go over there, so she found a place with stone slabs and prepared to wash her clothes.

Third Sister held her basket and stood obediently next to her older sister.

Although she had feelings for Xiao Ran, she was shy and introverted, and didn't dare to approach him.

Xiao Ran waved to the two sisters.

The two sisters also looked at Xiao Ran and responded with smiles.

Very reserved, very shy.

If it were the little princess, she would definitely run to Xiao Ran's side, but San Niang didn't.

I'll take the two sisters to get some fish to take home later.

Xiao Ran couldn't eat much by himself; most of it had to be put back.

Not long after, Xiao Ran saw Zhang Er Ya say something to San Niang. San Niang looked at Xiao Ran and then walked towards him.

I wasn't wearing shoes, I was barefoot, it looked painful, but maybe I'm just used to it.

"Young master!" Third Sister called out while holding Kaolao, a little embarrassed.

"Third Sister, are you here to wash clothes with your older sister?"

"Yes, young master, do you have any clothes that need washing? I can wash them for you."

Zhang Erya wanted to do something for Xiao Ran, after all, she had received benefits from him before.

Xiao Ran's clothes weren't dirty, and there was a washing machine in the RV, so it wasn't really necessary.

But Xiao Ran still picked up the sports jacket next to him, hoping that Zhang Erya would feel better that way.

"I happen to have some, help me wash this." Xiao Ran picked up the clothes and handed them to Third Sister.

"Okay!" The little girl happily accepted the clothes.

She turned around and skipped away.

Xiao Ran had no original place of residence, and had nowhere to go after being repatriated.

There is a shortcut to obtaining household registration: fight and make meritorious contributions.

This one can be ruled out immediately!

Another option is to find a local, cultivate a good relationship, and essentially become dependent on the locals, thus acquiring a status as a dependent.

Being a dependent is considered inferior, partly due to a lack of independence, and partly due to low social status.

They are attached to the main household and bear part of the labor service or land rent.

They can unilaterally terminate this relationship.

The advantage is that my identity is legal.

This is a temporary measure. If one can cultivate some unclaimed wasteland after obtaining a registered residence, one can then apply for permanent residency.

Village officials apply to reclaim unclaimed land and exchange their tenancy rights for household registration.

Whether or not one can obtain household registration depends on the county government, but the village head needs to help with the application, and the head of the household must act as a guarantor.

The head of the household issued a guarantee to the county magistrate, proving that Xiao Ran was "innocent" and "capable of being used," and after review, he could be registered in the household register.

Xiao Ran not only has to win over the Zhang sisters, but also the village head.

Regardless of the chosen path, the village head must fulfill the reporting obligation, but the village head has no right to directly grant household registration.

If Xiao Ran is unable to obtain household registration and remains unregistered for a long period, he faces the risk of being arrested or repatriated by the government.

(End of this chapter)