An eight-year-old kid emptied his scumbag father's warehouse and followed his grandparents into

"I heard there's a stream in Qingshan Villa, so I asked the craftsmen to make a small boat for you."

Xu Zize's voice was gentle, like an older brother caring for his younger brother, which was very comfortable to listen to.

"Oh no?"

When Pu Ge'er heard this, he froze in place, his eyes wide open and his mouth slightly open, as if he were frozen in place by some magic. He stood there, motionless, his eyes full of surprise and disbelief, and a smile suddenly broke out.

This…this gift is so…so special, isn't it? He had received many gifts since he was a child, but never a boat, especially one that could be rowed in the water. An image instantly emerged in his mind. He imagined himself sitting in a boat, paddling in the creek, and he was so excited.

He felt so free, as if the whole world belonged to him. The corners of his mouth lifted unconsciously, and his eyes sparkled with anticipation.

"Go out on the largest carriage and yell 'Qingfeng' to take you there. Tell him to find a few men to carry you to the stream." Xu Zize couldn't help but smile when he saw Pu Ge'er's stunned expression. He knew this gift wouldn't disappoint Pu Ge'er, and while he was happy, he also breathed a sigh of relief. He had finally chosen the right gift.

He gently patted Pu Ge'er's shoulder, encouraging him to go and have a look. That pat on the shoulder was full of encouragement and trust from an elder to a younger person.

"A small boat—pulled back from Jian'an County?" Pu Ge'er came back to his senses, his eyes filled with surprise. He couldn't believe who would go to such great lengths to pull a boat back from Jian'an County and give it to him as a gift! A warm current surged in his heart, and the feeling of being valued and cared for almost brought him to tears.

It could only be their eldest brother. He was so moved that he turned and wanted to run out to take a look. He had already taken a step out, eager to see the boat with his own eyes, touch its hull with his own hands, and feel it floating on the water.

Xu Zize saw him turn around and pull Liu Lang along, and suddenly remembered something. He quickly said, "The children in the village have gifts. You two are responsible for giving them to them."

"Ah! That's great." When the two heard this, their eyes lit up again.

Pu Ge'er jumped up excitedly and said loudly, "Brother Prince, I understand!" His voice was full of energy and enthusiasm, as if the whole world was cheering for him.

Then he turned and bowed deeply to Xu Zize, pulling Liu Lang along and saying, "Thank you, Prince!" Their voices were filled with excitement and emotion. Their genuine emotions made one feel their gratitude and respect for Xu Zize.

"Qingfeng, Uncle Qingfeng! Where are you?" After Pu Ge'er said this, he immediately pulled Liu Lang and ran out like a gust of wind.

The sound of the breeze responding was heard from outside, and Xu Zize and Jing Chunxi smiled at each other.

"If Brother Xiaokang keeps pampering him like this, he won't have to go to school." Jing Chunxi looked at Pu Ge'er running away. Although there was blame in his words, there was a smile on his face.

She was grateful to Xu Zize.

For Jing Chunxi, treating her family well is more beneficial than treating herself well.

Jing Chunxi and Jin Jie'er helped clean up and didn't have time to rest before it was time for dinner.

Dinner was served a little early, starting before the sun set.

One table was set up in the main hall of the front yard of the mansion, and another five tables were set up outside under the banyan tree.

Next to the banyan tree, large rice pots, large vegetable plates, and soup buckets were lined up. The children were free to eat as much as they wanted. This free dining experience gave the children an immense sense of joy and freedom. No longer bound by table manners, they simply savored the delicious food and the joyful moment.

Suddenly, the area around the mansion became bustling with activity.

The old women and maids helped serve tea, water, set the table, pass dishes and take care of the guests.

Most of the children who could not occupy the stone slabs would bring small stools from their homes, put their bowls of vegetables and rice on the stools, and eat together; some found it troublesome to go home, so they would just sit in a circle on the grass, set up a table and start eating right away; others would sit on the doorsteps or on the ridges of the fields, and it would be very comfortable for a few people to be together.

The village was once again bustling with activity and joy, even more lively than during Chinese New Year. Laughter, conversation, and the sounds of children's laughter mingled together, and the entire village was enveloped in this joy.

This was the first time since everyone moved into Qingshan Villa that so many guests had come to the villa. Everyone knew that the guests were distinguished and came because they thought highly of Qingshan Villa, so everyone was very happy.

They entertain guests with the warmest smiles and the most thoughtful service, hoping to make guests feel their sincerity and enthusiasm. This kind of unity and strength makes people feel the warmth and harmony of Qingshan Villa.

In the main hall, there is a table of food but very few people.

Apart from Jing Chunxi's family of three, there was only Xu Zize as a guest, and Jing Yi was there to accompany the guest.

It was so lively outside that Pu Ge'er couldn't sit still. He only ate two bites of food and said hello to his brother, the prince, and then he couldn't wait to join in the fun outside.

Jing Chunxi sat on Xu Zize's side. Since there were fewer people eating, Jing Chunxi and his mother sat relatively close together. Although Jing Yi sat on Xu Zize's other side at the round table, they were far apart so they were practically facing each other.

This face-to-face seating arrangement was meant to make their communication more direct and honest. However, from the moment they were introduced to each other, there was something wrong with the way Xu Zize looked at Jing Yi.

He looked at Jing Yi with an almost scrutinizing gaze, a look of inquiry and suspicion, as if searching for something. This not only made Jing Yi feel uncomfortable, but Jing Chunxi also noticed it, but she had no idea why Xu Zize had such an expression. Even Jing Qiurong, who was slow to realize it, sensed something, but she didn't know what it was.

The three of them couldn't figure out the reason for this sudden change in atmosphere. Jing Chunxi couldn't help but reach out and kick Xu Zize under the table, hoping to sober him up and make him more normal.