Severed ties and living in a dilapidated house? No worries, the poor thing has a space.

Fang Ling was quite surprised when a book was handed to her so neatly and cleanly.

Just in case, Fang Ling took the book outside and found someone who could read, asking, "Could you help me see what's written in this book?"

The man who was asked the question took the book, opened it, and began to read: "At the beginning of life, people are inherently good..."

The more Fang Ling listened, the darker her face became. She realized she had been tricked. She clenched her fists, turned around angrily, and left.

"Young lady, do you still want this book?"

The man shouted from behind, and Fang Ling yelled, "No more!"

When Fang Ling returned to the restaurant, she had already alerted the enemy. She dared not act rashly and could only work diligently for the time being.

……

Food was being hauled home truckload after truckload; the whole village had been notified, and everyone was waiting to come to Fang's house tomorrow to offer their congratulations and celebrate.

The totem man had disappeared for several days, and Fang Yu couldn't sleep, so she looked up at the night sky in the yard.

Madam Li took out an outer garment and draped it over her shoulders, asking, "Yu'er, is something on your mind?"

Fang Yu gently shook her head: "It's alright, Mother. Everyone will be here tomorrow, so you should get some rest. I'll go to sleep soon."

Li poured her a cup of hot tea before returning to her room.

Fang Yu was idly counting stars, propping her chin up with her hand, when a pebble came flying from the direction of the roof and landed steadily in front of her teacup.

Looking up, I saw the person I hadn't seen for two days. Even through the moonlight, I could see the smile on their face.

Xiao Jingqi didn't come down; instead, he squatted on the roof, toying with the chess piece she had given him.

The restaurant will be closed tomorrow. Fang Xin originally said that the waiters who have been following her for a long time have learned a lot and can barely manage for one day, but Fang Yu disagreed.

If you're going to do something, you have to do it well; otherwise, it's no different from deceiving customers.

This new courtyard is Fang Xin's dream, and she can't be absent when her dream comes true. As for the restaurant, it won't be affected if it's closed for a day.

The night passed peacefully. The mother and her two daughters got up early, and as soon as Li opened the door, Aunt Jiang had already arrived.

This wasn't Aunt Jiang's first visit, but she always sighed with envy, "Your yard is so big and beautiful."

Aunt Jiang didn't come empty-handed; she brought a whole basket of eggs that she had been saving for a long time.

Don't underestimate these eggs; they are something that ordinary farmers wouldn't dare to eat all year round, so they are very precious.

Li quickly declined, saying, "Auntie, what are you doing? Didn't we agree that you don't need to bring anything?"

Aunt Jiang held Li's hand and placed the basket in her hands, somewhat embarrassed to speak: "Sister, actually, I came here today for something else. I'm a little embarrassed to ask about this worthless thing."

Upon hearing that something was up, Li pulled Aunt Jiang into the courtyard, saying, "You've always been the one helping us orphans and widows. Why are you being so polite? Just tell me what's wrong, and I'll help you as long as it's within my power."

People arrived one after another, and Fang Yu and Fang Xin greeted them. The two sisters did not disturb Li Shi and Aunt Jiang's conversation.

In just a short while, most of the villagers had arrived. As soon as they stepped into the Fang family's courtyard, everyone looked at them with envy.

Even Bai Xiaoxiao's family came, but they stood at the door, a little hesitant to come in.

Bai's mother deeply regretted targeting the three women, otherwise she wouldn't have missed the opportunity to earn that money.

Fang Yu stood at the door, not unwelcoming, but after all, they were from the same village, and the mother and daughter had been behaving themselves ever since she had threatened Bai Xiaoxiao last time.

Bai Xiaoxiao was carrying a basket covered with a black cloth, so it was impossible to tell what was inside.

She was a little timid. She glanced back at her parents and received encouragement from her mother's eyes before she dared to take small steps forward and slowly hand the basket in her hand to Fang Yu.

After lifting the cloth, her voice was barely audible: "These are eggs that our family has been saving for a long time. We did something bad before, so we hope you won't mind. We also want to share in the good fortune."

Although the number of eggs in the basket was less than what Aunt Jiang had given, it was clear that she had put thought into it.

Fang Yu didn't show any disgust. She took the eggs but said, "I'm happy to share in the joy, but please don't do anything else, otherwise..."

Fang Yu didn't say the rest, but he raised an eyebrow slightly, which chilled Bai Xiaoxiao even more than his warning tone.

Mother Bai stepped forward with a smile and said, "Don't worry, it won't happen. We're just here to share in the joy."

Seeing that the Fang family was doing better and better, Bai's mother wanted to curry favor with Fang Yu, just in case there was another opportunity to make money in the future.

Each family that came brought a small gift, which, although inexpensive items like eggs and vegetables, represented their good wishes.

They gathered all the tables, chairs, and benches from the village and brought them over; if there wasn't enough space in the yard, they put them outside.

Everyone gathered together to prepare the ingredients, and just seeing that big piece of pork made many people's mouths water.

The so-called "raising the ridge beam" ceremony for a newly built house is nothing more than inviting villagers over for a meal and some fun.

Fang Xin pulled Fang Yu aside and whispered, "Sister, I asked Yun Xiao to come too. She stays in her room all day, so it's rare for the house to be lively."

"it is good."

Just then, a horse-drawn carriage came in from the intersection.

"A carriage has arrived! Everyone come and see!"

Someone shouted something, and people inside and outside the courtyard came running to see.

In the past, the carriages they hired were small and returned late, so they were not conspicuous.

Today's carriage is not only large, but also looks luxurious and extraordinary.

"Who is this?" Fang Xin said softly, then muttered to herself, "It shouldn't be Yun Xiao."

The carriage was too big to fit any further in, so it stopped at the intersection and the first person to get out could be seen from afar.

Fang Xin's eyelids twitched: "Sister, you invited the governor?"

Fang Yu shook her head: "No."

Not only Xiao Lanzhi, but she didn't even invite Xiao Jingqi. How could the food at ordinary people's homes be as good as that in restaurants? She thought they were busy capturing totem people and naturally didn't have time.

Next to emerge was Xiao Jingqi, who had changed into a black robe today, making him appear more approachable.

Yun Xiao was the last to come down, and she was helped down by Mo Jiu.

Fang Yu walked over slowly and even said politely, "I didn't know you two gentlemen were coming. I'm so sorry for not welcoming you properly."

Some of the onlookers immediately recognized Xiao Jingqi and exclaimed, "It's the official from last time!"

Everyone was about to kneel down and pay their respects, but Xiao Jingqi raised his hand and said, "I'm just here to offer my congratulations. Please follow my lead and don't be shy."

Then several large boxes were unloaded from behind the carriage, containing all sorts of things: silks and satins, calligraphy and paintings, and the Four Treasures of the Study...

Xiao Jingqi knew that Fang Xin was practicing calligraphy, so he specially prepared these things.