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“Uncle Dongyang, Uncle Donghuai, you can go back and discuss it first. I’m going to the county town tomorrow, so can I come back the day after tomorrow to sign the contract?” Ruan Mumu suggested softly, looking at the smiles on their faces.

She wanted to give them both some time to think things through, so they wouldn't regret it later. After all, this was a big project, and not having enough time to consider it thoroughly could cause unnecessary trouble.

Upon hearing Ruan Mumu's words, Ruan Dongyang and Ruan Donghuai exchanged a glance and then nodded in agreement.

“Okay! Let’s go back and discuss it first, and then sign the contract when you come back,” Ruan Dongyang said with a smile.

He secretly rejoiced that he had encountered such an understanding employer. Although she was just a teenage girl, she possessed a maturity and wisdom beyond her years.

However, Ruan Donghuai seemed somewhat surprised when he heard Ruan Mumu mention signing a contract.

"Does this require a contract?" Ruan Donghuai asked, somewhat surprised.

He was clearly unfamiliar with this approach, since in rural areas, people are used to verbal agreements and few would think of using written contracts to regulate the rights and obligations of both parties.

Ruan Mumu patiently explained, "Uncle Donghuai, this contract is to bind the rights and obligations of both parties. It's a guarantee for both of us. You don't need to worry. As long as the quality is guaranteed, you won't have to worry about not getting paid, right?"

She knew Ruan Donghuai couldn't understand what a contract was; after all, they were all from the same clan and lived in the same village. He wasn't worried that Ruan Mumu's family wouldn't pay, but he felt there was no need for a contract. Since he had promised his family he would take the job, he would definitely keep his word! However, by signing a contract, both parties could not only protect their own interests but also avoid unnecessary trouble later on.

After hearing Ruan Mumu's explanation, Ruan Donghuai nodded in sudden understanding.

"I see, that's indeed a good idea," Ruan Donghuai said with a smile.

He finally understood why so many people like to sign contracts when doing things these days; it turns out there are so many benefits to it.

Seeing that Ruan Donghuai had understood the significance of the signing, Ruan Mumu continued, "Uncle Dongyang, would you like to go and see the scene today? If you would like to go, I will have my second brother take you there."

She felt it necessary for Ruan Dongyang to personally inspect the construction site so he could better understand the situation and make appropriate arrangements. At the same time, she also wanted to take this opportunity to test Ruan Dongyang's professional abilities.

After a moment's thought, Ruan Dongyang decided to go to the site himself to check the situation. So, he accompanied Ruan Xiaohai to the foot of the mountain to observe the land conditions. Meanwhile, Ruan Mumu planned to stay home and prepare lunch.

"Sister, why didn't you discuss this with us before making the decision to build the house?" Ruan Xiaojun asked Ruan Mumu after Ruan Dongyang and the others left.

"Brother, do you know anything about building houses?" Ruan Mumu asked, looking at her brother's worried expression.

Ruan Xiaojun scratched his head helplessly, looking bewildered and unsure how to answer.

"Alright, brother, stop worrying about this. I've been to the King of Hell's palace before. Didn't you ever hope that I could snatch some good things back from him? In fact, I did get some valuable things from him!" Ruan Mumu told Ruan Xiaojun with a mysterious smile.

"What? Little sister, you're not joking with your big brother, are you?" Ruan Xiaojun was so frightened that he almost fell off his chair. He looked at Ruan Mumu in astonishment and asked incredulously.

Ruan Mumu winked mischievously and said, half-jokingly, "Big brother, if I told you it was true, would you be afraid of me?"

Ruan Xiaojun couldn't help but laugh. He looked Ruan Mumu up and down, his eyes full of doting and amusement. "Little sister, don't talk nonsense! How could a little girl like you be so capable?"

Ruan Mumu was conflicted. She had been pondering whether to reveal anything about her unusual nature to her family. On one hand, she worried that once they knew her secret, they would see her as a monster; on the other hand, if she kept it completely hidden, she feared that it would slip up in the long run. This dilemma left her feeling extremely conflicted.

Just then, Ruan Xiaojun noticed that Ruan Mumu was sitting there blankly, her eyes vacant and lifeless. He waved his hand in front of her eyes a few times, but she didn't react. So, he reached out and gently stroked her head, trying to wake her up.

Ruan Mumu suddenly snapped out of her daze, a slightly embarrassed smile appearing on her face. She looked at Ruan Xiaojun sheepishly and asked softly, "Big brother, what's wrong?"

"Little sister, what are you daydreaming about? You were sitting there motionless for a moment, and I was worried something was wrong with you," Ruan Xiaojun said to Ruan Mumu with a smile.

Ruan Mumu snapped out of her reverie and replied with a smile, "It's nothing! Brother, I was just thinking about something interesting." She secretly rejoiced that she had come to her senses in time, otherwise her brother would have discovered her secret.

Ruan Xiaojun suddenly remembered something and asked curiously, "Sister, what did Mother go out to do in such a hurry just now?"

Ruan Mumu chuckled and replied, "Go find the matchmaker and go to Sister Jinhua's house to inquire about the situation!"

Upon hearing this news, Ruan Xiaojun blushed slightly, a hint of shyness creeping onto his face. Seeing this, Ruan Mumu playfully teased, "Big brother, once our new house is built, you can marry Sister Jinhua!"

Ruan Xiaojun became even more embarrassed. He hurriedly picked up the shovel and fled the house as if he were running away.

Watching her older brother's departing figure, Ruan Mumu couldn't help but chuckle to herself.

With only Ruan Mumu left at home, she decided to cook for herself. Taking advantage of the opportunity, she secretly added a cup of spiritual spring water to the food. She thought that this would improve her family's health. Thinking of her mother's prematurely aged skin, she felt a pang of sadness. And her two older brothers, who were still young men, had faces as aged as uncles. She hoped they could all recover!

Ruan Mumu hummed a little tune as she busied herself happily, anticipating the surprised and delighted expressions on her family's faces when they tasted the delicious food.