Armed with a machete and a gun, armed with a system, they fled the famine.

Zhao Yan looked at Dou Xingyan and Tian Xiu'e with a smile.

"I don't know if you understand what I'm saying? It doesn't matter if you don't. I'll just say one thing: women must find a way to take control of the family finances."

Dou Xingyan and Tian Xiu'e were not fools; they naturally understood the meaning behind Zhao Yan's words.

Tian Xiu'e wasn't worried at all. She and Chen An had been married for over ten years and considered each other their lifeblood. Moreover, Tian Xiu'e had always controlled the family's finances, so she wasn't worried about Chen An at all.

Dou Xingyan frowned and thought for a long time before finally looking up at Zhao Yan.

“Sister Zhao, I understand what you’re saying, but I still hope that Brother Shen won’t waste all his time in the restaurant. I need his company too.”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yan burst out laughing.

That's why Dou Xingyan is still a young girl; her thoughts are clearly those of someone who's obsessed with love.

But she's just a young girl, so be it if she's love-struck. With Dou Qingran standing there to keep things in check, Shen Yu probably won't dare to play any tricks.

Zhao Yan pursed her lips and whispered in Dou Xingyan's ear, giving him some advice.

"Xingyan, let me tell you, if you want Brother Shen to stay at home with you, you'd better take the initiative."

Dou Xingyan raised an eyebrow in surprise.

"Take the initiative? Sister Zhao, tell me quickly, how do I take the initiative?"

Zhao Yan's eyes flickered slightly as she continued to deceive him.

"For example, if you act cute with Brother Shen or pretend to be sick, Brother Shen might feel sorry for you and stay with you."

Acting cute...

Dou Xingyan blushed as she thought about acting like a little woman in front of Shen Yu.

She always behaved properly in front of Brother Shen, afraid that if she revealed her true nature, Brother Shen would no longer like her.

Could it be that if she just acts cute, Brother Shen will be willing to listen to her?

Why is she so suspicious?

Upon hearing this, Tian Xiu'e couldn't help but chuckle to herself.

Yan'er is trying every means to bring Xingyan and Brother Shen together.

However, she thought that Brother Shen probably really only ate this much.

So she added, "Yan'er is right, Xingyan. Just listen to your sister Zhao and act cute in front of Brother Shen. He'll definitely listen to you."

Dou Xingyan blinked and said uncertainly, "...Well, okay, I'll try it later."

After staying at the farm for two days, on the third day, Shen Yu was concerned about the situation at the restaurant. After breakfast, he bid farewell to Yang Sanlang and Zhao Yan and left.

He'll go back and take a look first, then come back in a couple of days to pick up Dou Xingyan.

Dou Xingyan was reluctant to leave him and followed him out of the farm without leaving his side.

When it was time to leave, she suddenly opened her arms and hugged Shen Yu, sobbing in his arms.

"Brother Shen, are you really sure you have to leave? The manager of the restaurant is here, it shouldn't make a difference if you stay for a day or two."

"Brother Shen, I'm so reluctant to leave you. Can't you stay and keep me company?"

Shen Yu was caught off guard by Dou Xingyan's boldness; in front of Yang Sanlang, Zhao Yan, and the others, she took the initiative to hug him.

Although he looked embarrassed, he was a man after all and quickly composed himself.

Seeing the two of them like this, Zhao Yan quickly gave Yang Sanlang and the others a look, and the group hurriedly retreated back to the farm.

Shen Yu held Dou Xingyan tightly in his arms, affectionately nuzzling her head.

"Xingyan really doesn't want me to leave?"

Dou Xingyan nodded with red eyes.

"No, I don't want to, not at all."

She seemed to have suddenly figured things out. Facing Shen Yu, she no longer held back and boldly revealed all her thoughts.

"Also, Brother Shen, I really don't want you to waste all your time in the restaurant. I hope you can take some time each day to spend with me, even if we don't do anything, just looking at each other would be good."

Shen Yu was unaware that she was thinking this way.

From the moment he entered the capital, he felt a vague sense of pressure, a pressure that forced him to stay on edge and constantly think about making money, making money, making money.

It seems that only by earning enough money can he feel worthy of Dou Xingyan.

Perhaps he really overlooked something.

Shen Yu hugged the woman even tighter.

"Xingyan, do you really think that way? If I don't have money, you really won't mind?"

Dou Xingyan smiled and shook her head, saying, "I wouldn't mind, but you're the man I've chosen. If you don't have money, we can always go live with my brother."

"Brother Shen, please don't make yourself so tired. It makes it sound like I'm a snob. Actually, I'm very easy to talk to. As long as it's not too outrageous, I'm fine with anything."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yu felt a pang of heartache.

It turns out that these were the things he had overlooked.

He pulled Dou Xingyan into his arms and said in a muffled voice, "Okay, I'll stay here with you. We'll go back when you want to."

Dou Xingyan was overjoyed upon hearing this.

"Brother Shen, you are so kind."

So Sister Zhao's tips on acting cute really work!

It's a pity she didn't know sooner.

If she had known earlier, she wouldn't be so upset now.

The two hugged outside for a long time, so long that Shen Yu felt embarrassed, before they finally walked into the farm one after the other.

When Zhao Yan saw them return, her eyes held a mocking look.

"So? Are you still coming?"

Shen Yu immediately touched his nose embarrassedly, shook his head and said, "I'm not leaving, I'll stay and keep Xingyan company."

“That’s more like it.” Zhao Yan winked at Dou Xingyan and said, “Why don’t you just spend the New Year with us this year? I’ll write to your brother and tell him. What do you think, Xingyan?”

Dou Xingyan was naturally more than willing.

Sister Zhao's place is not only quiet and peaceful, but it's also not cold at all.

There was a heated kang bed in the bedroom, and she felt very hot just sitting there.

She nodded eagerly and said, "Great idea! I think that's a good idea."

Then she hurried to see Shen Yu.

"Brother Shen, shall we stay and celebrate the New Year with Sister Zhao and the others? We'll go back to the capital after the New Year."

She knew that Shen Yu must still remember his restaurant in the capital.

She figured that since she was only going back a few days later, it shouldn't be a big problem.

Shen Yu nodded in agreement after only a moment's thought.

"Okay, you can stay if you want. Don't worry about anything else."

Actually, the restaurants in the capital were already on the right track, so it didn't matter whether he was there or not.

He then wrote a letter to the shopkeeper, explaining the arrangements for the next steps.

Upon hearing Shen Yu's reply, Dou Xingyan immediately gave him a sweet smile.

"it is good."

Her smile was so sweet and beautiful that it made Shen Yu's eyes flash fiercely.

I really want to marry the woman I love as soon as possible.

He sighed silently in his heart.

But he knew that the one above him wouldn't give in easily.

He has to work even harder.