Chen Ye glared angrily at Mrs. Hu and chastised her, "Can't you curb your ranting for once, if you persist in your prattling, go home!"
Then Chen Ming spoke up, "We are all peasants at heart. We are new to the idea of owning servants. The lad, Mu, and Shan Zi that Afu bought are just staying at our place temporarily."
Chen Afu said nothing, treating Mrs. Hu's words as inconsequential chatter.
Granny Chen also shot Mrs. Hu a glare, and began talking about her third son and his family. A few days ago, Luo Yuan had been sent to the capital city on business, and Chen Shi had sent back a letter through him. Their business was doing so well that they wouldn't be able to return until the 28th day of the Lunar New Year.
Chen Ming proposed, "We have many rooms in our house. Let them stay with us when they return."
Chen Ye waved away the idea, "No, my mother and I haven't seen him in a long time; let him stay at my place."
