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

"Sir, you are right. We were indeed in breach of contract first, so it is only right that we pay the remaining amount."

"But how much loss will this cause..."

Before he could finish speaking, a sharp pain shot through his arm.

Seeing Shang Qing's serious gaze, Gu Heng wanted to say something, but in the end he could only sigh and swallow the rest of his words.

Wang Mingli, standing nearby, was still watching the spectacle with a gleam in his eye.

Not daring to delay any longer, Shang Qing took out money from her purse and placed it in Wang Mingli's palm.

"Alright, that's settled then. Here's this month's wages. Sir, you can check them and see if there are any mistakes!"

As an experienced person, Wang Mingli knew whether the money was enough just by raising his hand and lightly weighing it.

The crisp sound of coins clinking reached his ears, and upon learning that every penny was correct, Wang Mingli finally managed a smile.

He tilted his head back slightly and nodded gently, displaying a courteous demeanor in every gesture.

"Thanks for your support. That's settled then. But while you're having fun, I still hope you'll prioritize your studies and not let all your hard work these past few days go to waste."

After giving a few words of advice, arranging the books on the table neatly, and tucking them into his arms, Wang Mingli finally bowed and left.

As the dark figure receded into the distance, Shang Qing's tense body finally relaxed.

Before they could even relax, they heard Gu Heng's furious roar.

"Shang Qing, what are you up to? Why are you suddenly canceling classes?"

"Suspension of classes is one thing, but you also gave him so much money. Do you really think this money comes for free?"

With eyes blazing and a menacing aura, Gu Heng was like a raging bull, his nostrils practically spitting fire.

I really can't understand what Shang Qing is thinking. He always makes sudden decisions that catch me off guard.

The children sitting in their seats also looked puzzled.

Knowing she wouldn't see her beloved husband tomorrow, Xi'er took advantage of Gu Heng's position to ask him questions.

"Mommy, is school really canceled tomorrow? Why is school canceled? I didn't hear you say you were going to take us out to play!"

Since Xi'er dared to go up and ask, the two older children beside her naturally put aside their fear and followed suit.

"Mother, please tell us, why are we having to cancel classes? Do we really have to go out tomorrow?"

One sentence struck Shang Qing like a bolt of lightning.

Go out? How could I possibly go out?

Everything she just said was a lie. The "friends in the county" thing was completely fabricated; she was simply trying to keep that man away.

But what's said now is like water spilled on the ground.

There are only two ways to make this lie come true: the first is to actually go to the county town, and the second is to hide at home.

In short, as long as outsiders can't discover their whereabouts, that's fine.

However, given the current economic situation, it seems that the second method is the only viable option.

With his thoughts settled, Shang Qing's tightly furrowed brows finally relaxed a little.

She went up and closed the door, which was rattling loudly in the wind, before approaching the children.

"We won't go out. These days, classes will simply be suspended, and we won't go anywhere."

After saying that, Shang Qing pulled Gu Heng aside and recounted in detail the strange things he had been investigating recently.

The man's face first showed surprise, then his expression darkened.

It's truly unexpected that such a humble schoolteacher would have so many suspicious points.

Thinking about how he had been spending every day with this suspicious man recently, Gu Heng couldn't help but shudder.

"Although there are many suspicious points about Wang Mingli, I cannot guarantee that he is a bad person."

"Now all I can do is keep him away from us, which is barely enough to provide some protection."

"However, I have already taken out all the money I have on me, so it is impossible for me to go out and hide. I'm afraid I can only stay at home for the next few days."

Gu Heng nodded, "It doesn't matter. I read books no matter where I am, and it might be more convenient at home. As for the child..."

"How about this, I'll teach the child to write some simple characters these days, so that his studies won't be neglected."

With Gu Heng's support, Shang Qing's burden was obviously much lighter.

However, before I could tell the child about this, a gentle voice rang in my ears.

"Mother, do you mean we're not going out?"

The sound was soft and gentle, like cotton.

Upon hearing this, Shang Qing knew it belonged to Xi'er.

She crouched down and reached out to touch the child's head, but before her fingertips could even touch the skin, the little hand slapped her down.

Shang Qing looked up and met Xi'er's misty eyes.

"why why?"

"Why is it that even though we're not going anywhere, Mother wants us to stop attending school?"

"Didn't Mother say that we shouldn't lie to people? But why did you lie to the teacher? He's been so good to us!"

Yes, that person is so nice.

He gave her such a beautiful gift on her birthday, and I still remember what he looked like then.

He was gentle and kind, and when she needed help, he stood in front of her without hesitation.

The way he doted on her was just like her father's.

She had finally come to like this master, and she didn't understand why her mother was doing this.

With her lower lip bitten tightly, Xi'er held back her tears and questioned him.

Perhaps it was because he had been holding it in for too long, but his bloodshot eyes burst into tears as he roared.

The little one burst into tears.

Those large tears, like pearls, fell directly onto Shang Qing's heart.

She panicked a little, unsure of what to do with her hands and feet. After flailing her arms and legs for a while, she finally pulled a handkerchief from her fanny pack.

"Don't cry, don't cry. Mother didn't mean to lie to Mr. He. I just wanted to give him a break. You'll see him again in the future."

She wanted to explain her original intention to the little one, but unfortunately, the people below were just children.

Even if she told the whole truth, these children wouldn't understand the reasoning behind it.

Rather than making things more complicated, it's better to just make up some excuse.

"We'll still see each other in the future, but how long is 'in the future'?"

“Mother, you said that we would be able to see Father soon, but we have waited for so long and we still haven’t seen him.”

"I don't believe in my mother's future, I don't believe it!"

Ultimately, Xi'er was just a child of a few years old. At her age, everything was black and white.

If something doesn't happen as she expects, that's definitely the worst outcome.

For example, Wang Mingli's temporary departure is a permanent departure.

Faced with the child's crying, Shang Qing was somewhat at a loss.

Seeing the child throwing a tantrum, she could only helplessly brush the messy strands of hair behind her ear.