Farming with kids: My deceased husband returns and I spoil him rotten.

Upon hearing this, Chen Linlang's heart immediately settled down.

"I thought it was something else, but it turns out it's just this."

"Shang Qing, aren't you making a big fuss over nothing? It's just a toy, what's there to doubt?"

"If someone could give my child a toy, I might jump for joy. I think you're just worrying unnecessarily."

As soon as he finished speaking, a pair of hands holding a cloth bag were reflected in the mirror.

Chen Linlang looked down at the cloth bag in Shang Qing's hand, her face full of confusion.

"what is this?"

"You'll see when you see it!"

After inserting the hairpin into her hair, Chen Linlang clapped her hands and opened Shang Qing's cloth bag.

Instantly, a circle came into view, bright in color and warm in luster.

Chen Linlang fiddled with the ring, examining it from all angles for a moment before hesitantly uttering three words, "Nine-linked rings?"

Shang Qing nodded solemnly, "Yes, this is a ring I took from the Nine Linked Rings. You've seen many good things, take a look."

"The color is superb, and the texture is smooth and lustrous. This is truly something made of fine jade. Are you sure this was sent by Wang Mingli?"

Chen Linlang once worked as a maid in a wealthy family. Although she had never worn real jewelry, she had at least seen what it was like to be a pig.

The items Shang Qing brought were comparable to those of a wealthy young lady, both in terms of color and luster.

Even a small piece of something like this is worth a lot of money, so such a large nine-linked ring must have cost a lot of silver.

"Of course it was a gift from him," Shang Qing said with certainty. "I checked the price at the market, and the lowest price is twenty taels. Do you think Wang Mingli can afford that price?"

"Of course, we can't afford it."

Chen Linlang blurted it out almost without thinking.

Although she didn't know Wang Mingli's family background, she could tell from his daily attire that he was at most of an ordinary person.

Chen Linlang simply couldn't believe that someone would spend so much money on a toy.

"Like you, I don't believe he has the ability either. So I want to check his family background."

"Let's see if he can actually afford the price himself, or if he's secretly taking on other lucrative jobs."

“If he comes from a wealthy family, then I can entrust my child to him with peace of mind. But if it’s the latter, I’m afraid I can’t leave him at home.”

Chen Linlang understood Shang Qing's thoughts. After all, she also had children and naturally didn't want anything that threatened her children to be around her.

"How about this, I'll secretly investigate Wang Mingli and give you an answer in a while."

That's how it was settled.

When Shang Qing came out of Chen Linlang's house, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

However, although the breathing eased, the tension did not subside in the slightest.

Now that Wang Mingli's identity is unknown, will keeping him at home have any impact on his family?

A complex mix of emotions spread through Shang Qing's heart like vines.

She walked home step by step, each step heavy, slow and difficult.

No, we can't let this person stay at home any longer!

Suddenly, a resolute glint flashed in her eyes. Thinking of her lively child at home, Shang Qing immediately rushed forward like the wind.

"Alright, that concludes today's lesson. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me now."

Meanwhile, the children's class was coming to an end.

Seeing that the children below were not coming forward to express their questions, Wang Mingli then began to pack up his books.

"Since no one has any questions right now, get out of class can end here. If you have any questions tomorrow, please come back and ask..."

"sorry for disturbance!"

Before Wang Mingli could finish speaking, the sound of the door opening interrupted him completely.

He glanced unhappily at the door, and when he saw Shang Qing standing there, a hint of doubt flashed across his face.

Doesn't this woman always talk about things after class? Why is she here so suddenly today?

"I'm so sorry, sir, but I'm afraid tomorrow's class will have to be cancelled!"

Before Wang Ming could even understand what was happening, Shang Qing's words made him frown even more.

"Classes suspended? It's only been a short time since they announced it, and classes are already suspended?"

If you do the math, he's only been here for two months.

Although both the child and Gu Heng have made different improvements, these improvements are just a drop in the ocean for them.

The book was placed back on the table, and Wang Mingli rested his hands on either side of the table, his face serious.

"Shang Qing, you must be joking, right?"

"Gu Heng has the imperial examination to take first, and time is running out. The child has only just gotten on the right track. Isn't it a bit too much of a delay to stop his classes now?"

Long, slender fingers tapped incessantly on the table, the thumping sound disturbing Shang Qing's peace of mind.

Looking up and meeting Wang Mingli's serious gaze, she felt a pang of hesitation in her decision to resign.

This person reminded her.

With the imperial examination date fast approaching, Gu Heng and his family had little time to spare.

If we fire them today, we might not be able to find such a good teacher in the future.

After all, Wang Mingli's identity is still unclear. If he is indeed a rich kid who came to experience life, wouldn't they be missing out on such a good teacher if they dismissed him?

After careful consideration, Shang Qing's eyes hardened. "I'm really sorry, I might have to miss your classes these next few days."

“A few days ago, a friend in the city invited us to stay for a few days. I thought that the child and Gu Heng were under a lot of pressure, so I agreed.”

"I discussed it with Gu Heng yesterday, you can ask him if you don't believe me!"

Just as Shang Qing was speaking, Gu Heng arrived at the door.

Hearing Shang Qing's words and seeing the slight adjustment in Shang Qing's eyebrows and eyes, Gu Heng quickly cooperated.

"Yes, the pressure has been too much these days. It's good to relax. It'll only be a few days, so it shouldn't take too long."

Since the parties involved have already said so, what else can Wang Mingli say?

He glanced at Gu Heng with a hint of anger, then sighed, "Fine, since you've all said so, then so be it."

Shang Qing's taut string relaxed slightly.

"However, holidays are possible, but wages will still be calculated based on hours worked; that's the rule in our line of work."

"What do you mean, sir? Do you mean we should still be paid for these few days off?"

Before Shang Qing could speak, Gu Heng called out.

He only heard about Shang Qing's trip today. He had no idea what they were going to do for a few days.

If the time frame is too long, wouldn't it be a huge waste of money to collect wages?

He didn't want to be taken advantage of.

“Of course. It was Shang Qing who requested that I come to teach at his home, and I have been doing so every day as he asked. Now that you want to change the rules, you should bear the consequences.”

“But sir, if we go out, you won’t need to come back, right? Why do you still need to…”

"Alright!" Gu Heng leaned forward, wanting to argue a bit more, but Shang Qing pushed him aside, abruptly interrupting him.