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"How did you do? You looked so relaxed, so you must have done well in the exam."

Speaking of the scientific examination, Ouyang Hua stood up straight and put away his playful expression. "The answer was quite smooth. I tried my best. The rest is up to fate."

"How did Brother Tian do in the exam? Did you see him?"

"He should be fine. He is usually among the top students in the academy."

Weng Xiaoxiao nodded, "Then I'll ask someone to invite him, and we'll get together tonight."

"Okay, go quickly and come back soon." Ouyang Hua waved his hand without any hesitation.

It was impossible to leave the guests alone, so Weng Xiaoxiao called Fenggu to accompany her. She went back to her room to write an invitation to Tian Runze and gave it to Zhongshan to deliver. She also went to talk to Gan Sao and asked the kitchen to prepare for the guests, and then called Shunsui to ride out.

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When the doorman heard that Weng Xiaoxiao was hired by the Second Young Master to repair Young Master Sun's toys, he reported it directly to the housekeeper.

The house was in chaos and the housekeeper was worried about how to solve the problem. He thought the second young master had gone out to find some quiet time, but he didn't expect that he was actually capable.

The butler came out personally to greet him and attentively led him into the master's yard.

"Master, the second young master went to see the owner of the toy shop, and Young Master Weng brought the repairman."

After the butler finished his report, Weng Xiaoxiao stepped forward to greet them, "Greetings, my lord, and my madam."

Ouyang Chongli was in a bad mood and didn't want to see the guest. He was about to refuse, but Madam Ouyang, who heard the reply clearly, stood up and spoke first, "Mr. Weng, you have troubled me to make this trip. Please ask the master to take a look. We have no other choice."

Weng Xiaoxiao nodded in agreement, turned around and came to the crying child, squatted down, "Little Master, thank you for liking our toys. Now let this master fix it for you, okay?"

The crying child ignored everyone, didn't even look at Weng Xiaoxiao, and just continued sobbing.

Song Wen put down the toolbox, took out a little wooden rooster from it and handed it to Weng Xiaoxiao.

Weng Xiaoxiao took it with a smile, and shook the thing in front of the little guy, "Do you think it looks like a little rooster? I don't think it looks like one! The red comb is a little too big, and it doesn't crow."

Hearing the crying sound gradually subside, Weng Xiaoxiao continued to talk to herself, "Ah, this neck can move, and there are wheels under this claw..."

Weng Xiaoxiao was playing by herself and deliberately ignored the little guy.

After saying these words, Weng Xiaoxiao put the rooster on the ground, pulled the rope and slowly walked.

"Want to try?" Weng Xiaoxiao looked at the child who stood up and stopped crying.

The little guy nodded.

"Here you go." He handed the thin hemp rope to the child and looked at the toy boat on the ground. "We can help you fix the boat. Can you let us see it?"

When she mentioned the sad things, her little mouth pouted and tears started to flow again instantly.

"Good boy, let's not cry anymore. This boat was made by us, and we will definitely fix it for you. If it can't be repaired, we will give you a new one, okay?" Weng Xiaoxiao took out a handkerchief and wiped the tears from the little guy's face.

"Ershou, you bad guy." He couldn't even pronounce the word correctly and complained in a baby voice.

Weng Xiaoxiao suppressed her laughter. This little guy still held a grudge. "We were invited by your second uncle. He knows he was wrong."

"No." She pouted and shook her head vigorously.

While distracting the children, Weng Xiaoxiao had already exchanged glances with Song Wen, asking him to fix it quickly.

The child was not strong enough and did not hit the mast intentionally. He just happened to hit the mast, so the damage was not serious. After seeing it, Song Wen informed Weng Xiaoxiao and said it could be repaired.

"You stay with the guests, I have something else to do." Ouyang Chongli rubbed his temple and stood up.

"Yes, I will take care of Huaer, Master, calm down."

In front of the guests, Ouyang Chongli said nothing, just nodded and left.

Seeing that Weng Xiaoxiao made the child happy, Madam Ouyang hurriedly asked the housekeeper to prepare a gift. Although this man was not prominent and was just a scholar, her second son was on good terms with him and even her eldest son had praised him, so she couldn't help but value him.

"Mr. Weng, come and have some tea. Xuan'er has a playmate."

When Weng Xiaoxiao heard Mrs. Ouyang's invitation, she stood up and sat over.

"Thank you for your help today, Master Weng."

"Madam, you are too polite. Brother Ouyang has come to visit me, so I cannot just stand by and watch. He just finished his exams and wants to stay at my place for two days to relax. I hope Madam will allow me to do so."

"I hope you don't find him annoying. I'll send a servant to deliver his frequently used items."

The two of them chatted politely, and after a cup of tea, Song Wen also finished his work.

"Ma'am, we won't bother you any more. Goodbye."

Madam Ouyang asked the housekeeper to deliver the gift, "This year's new tea, take it back and try it."

"It would be rude to refuse. Thank you very much, ma'am." Weng Xiaoxiao bowed and thanked him. Only after accepting the gift would the other person feel at ease and not feel like he owed her a favor.

Madam Ouyang smiled and said, "I won't see you off."

Seeing Weng Xiaoxiao was about to leave, the little guy actually ran over and hugged Weng Xiaoxiao's legs.

Weng Xiaoxiao was a little surprised to be so close to the child. She bent down and touched Ouyang Wenxuan's head with a smile, "I'll give you the rooster. Uncle will come to see you later."

Xiao Wenxuan nodded, not quite understanding.

The wet nurse who was standing nearby came over and picked up the young master, thanked Weng Xiaoxiao repeatedly, and said that the young lady was grateful and also sent a gift box.

Weng Xiaoxiao thanked him and was personally escorted out the door by the housekeeper.

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Tian Runze, who was always late, arrived this time before Weng Xiaoxiao returned home.

After exchanging greetings, the brothers sat in the main hall and started talking.

"Weng Xiao, you have to give me some advice." Tian Runze looked worried.

"What's the matter? Brother will help you find a solution. Weng Xiao hasn't finished drinking this tea yet." Ouyang Hua said hurriedly.

"Brother Tian, ​​tell me, three cobblers are better than Zhuge Liang, we can always find a solution."

"My stepmother has arranged a marriage for her niece. She is said to be an old maid of eighteen years old, fat, ugly, and of bad temper."

Weng Xiaoxiao blinked her eyes. After the new year, she was already eighteen years old. Did that make her an old maid?

Well, I am really an old girl these days.

"Have you seen the girl? It's not enough to just hear about it."

"Seeing may not be the truth, but it is better than hearing about it." Ouyang Hua agreed.

He used to like delicate and weak girls, but he was a little hit by what happened to his cousin last time. Girls are too good at pretending and acting. He really needs her mother to judge her character. He doesn't want to marry someone who is too cunning and too petty.

"No matter what, I don't want to marry someone arranged by my stepmother. I don't want to be controlled by her for the rest of my life."

This is a difficult matter. I just can't get over it because of the word "filial piety".

Weng Xiaoxiao said seriously: "Brother Tian, ​​the price you have to pay for rejecting this marriage is not small."