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The whole family, regardless of seniority, sat together, enjoying the sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner, talking and laughing, in a warm and festive atmosphere.

After dinner, they lit a bonfire in the yard, and the blazing flames illuminated half of the yard.

Weng Xiaoxiao was afraid of the cold, so she sat around the campfire to keep warm. Feng Gu sat with her and also called Aunt Liu and Aunt Gan to come over. They ate peanuts and cracked melon seeds, feeling very relaxed and comfortable.

Kangbao, Chunxia, ​​Qiuyue and other little girls were laughing and playing, and forgot to bring Xiaohua along.

The boss, Weng Xiaoxiao, was willing to spend money and bought a lot of fireworks and firecrackers, which made the servants very happy and there was constant noise in the yard.

The small courtyard is filled with the joy of the New Year.

Pei Jun had nothing to do, so he went out for a walk, but soon came back, "Master, there's a fire on Pingshan Street, and we can see the flames at the entrance of the alley."

Fire and water are merciless, and rescue efforts cannot keep up in this era. I am afraid the consequences will be disastrous.

Weng Xiaoxiao stood up quickly and shouted, "Ping An, take them to put out the fire."

"Yes." Ping'an was a secret guard and was always alert. He could respond to his master's orders in a timely manner.

"Shun Sui, you stay, and the rest of the men come with me." After calling for help, Ping An did not forget to pay attention to Weng Xiaoxiao's safety.

When he heard the call, he ran over, picked up the bucket and walked out.

"You all need to pay attention to your own safety and do things within your ability. I'll ask Sister Gan to make dumplings and wait for you to come back." Weng Xiaoxiao chased after them and reminded them.

They have all been on the battlefield. Putting out a fire is a small scene, but water and fire are merciless, so it’s better to be careful.

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Along the way, many people spontaneously headed there.

When they were approaching the scene, Ping An instructed, "Everyone be careful and don't get too close." The situation was urgent and there was no time to say more. Everyone agreed and followed the crowd forward.

Once a wooden house is set on fire, it is difficult to put out the fire. Thick smoke fills the air, making it impossible to breathe.

The shop owners who rushed over tried to go in to rescue their belongings, but the fire was already out of control and they were stopped outside. They could only watch their property go down in flames. They were left with nothing and squatted not far away, crying loudly.

As time went by and more and more people came to put out the fire, the fire gradually subsided and was at least contained within this street.

Fortunately, there are shops on this street and everyone goes home on New Year's Eve, so no one is trapped inside.

After the fire was extinguished, people poured a lot of water on the collapsed house and completely extinguished the sparks before they stopped.

"Dear fellow villagers, I am Ouyang Zhen, the county magistrate. On behalf of the county magistrate, I would like to thank you all." The government cannot ignore such a serious disaster. The county magistrate has returned home on leave, and Ouyang Zhen has no choice but to take responsibility.

After the fire was put out, the government still had to calculate the losses. Of course, the government would not compensate for it, but such a big thing had to be reported.

There was no reward, so after listening to the county magistrate's lecture, everyone left one after another.

After safely counting all the people, they returned home together.

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Those who go out not only have to endure hardships but also face dangers, while those who stay behind are also worried and concerned about their safety.

Finally, they all came back covered in dust and dirt, and no one was injured. Only then did Weng Xiaoxiao and the other women feel relieved.

Ping An came to report, "I heard that a child was setting off firecrackers on the street, and the firecrackers hit the lanterns on the street, causing the lanterns to catch fire and then burn down the houses. Fortunately, there were shops in that area, so there were no casualties. However, several shops were burned down, so the loss was not small."

Losing property is inevitable, but it is good that people are safe. Even if it is not your own family that suffers, it is always easy to feel sympathy.

"There is hot water in the kitchen. Go back and wash up. I'll ask Sister Gan to cook the dumplings."

The guys must be hungry after being busy out for so long.

"Brother, can't we only eat dumplings at midnight?" Kang Bao asked in a low voice.

"You can wait until midnight to eat. It's not good to make them wait tired and hungry. People are important, don't be fussy about details."

Kang Bao chuckled and said, "Brother is kind-hearted and treats everyone well."

Weng Xiaoxiao raised her hand and patted Kang Bao on the shoulder.

She came into this world alone, and over the years, she has received a lot of help and been treated kindly by many people, so she is willing to give back the kindness to the world.

When they heard that they were going to eat dumplings, the boys washed quickly.

When Mrs. Gan came in with the dumplings, they were already sitting at the dining table. "The master told you to eat first, no need to wait for him."

After hearing the instructions, they didn't hesitate and started eating with their chopsticks.

"Mrs. Gan, is there any prize in this?" Ping An asked while chewing.

"Yes, but you have to eat slowly and chew your food well, don't swallow all the blessings at once."

"Mrs. Gan's cooking skills are as good as those of a restaurant owner. You must be in good health so that we can enjoy this delicious meal." Pei Jun's words made Mrs. Gan and everyone else laugh. He is such a good talker.

"We are all blessed to have met a wise master."

"That's right. Who would be willing to give big meat dumplings to their servants? They are so delicious. I can eat a whole plate of them myself."

"Haha, I won't talk to you anymore. The next pot should be ready soon. I'll go serve it to everyone."

They chatted at once, but they didn't stop eating. A large plate of dumplings had already gone into their stomachs while they were talking. I don't know if there was anything fishy in the plate, or if they really swallowed it, anyway, no one got to eat it.

After Xiaohua came here, she became much more cheerful, with a bright look in her eyes. However, she deliberately kept a distance from every man, rarely spoke, and usually stayed in the kitchen to work.

Mrs. Gan was satisfied with this diligent helper and sympathized with her situation. She protected her wherever she could. As soon as she entered the house, she saw Xiaohua scooping out dumplings and handed over the empty plate with a smile.

"These bandits ate up a whole plate without saying a word. I'm afraid they need one plate per person."

Mrs. Gan's description was vivid. Xiaohua smiled after listening to it. "Mrs. Gan, there are only a limited number of dumplings. If we eat them this way, I'm afraid there will be a shortage. We have to leave some for the masters. I'll make some pancakes with some flour."

Mrs. Gan nodded. She originally wanted to cook some noodles, but pancakes were faster and tastier, and a bowl of dumpling soup would be perfect.

"I'll send it over first and come back to help you."

The Dong family is nice, the people around her are nice, and they have nothing to say about her. Xiaohua is very glad for her choice. Even if she doesn't get married in this life, what does it matter?

Mrs. Gan's husband passed away early, and she only had a daughter, but she got married a long time ago and could only come to visit her once or twice a year. Mrs. Gan had long regarded this place as her home.

She is also willing to live like this for the rest of her life, quiet and peaceful, which is pretty good.

Although she lived very close to home and her employer had specifically asked her about it, she did not want to go back for the New Year. She just asked Feng Gu to bring some money and food home. She would go back to see her parents when she really missed them.