The once solitary man, Qin Niu, now not only had Xiao Nui for company but also Xiao Qing, who grew attached to him. This gave Qin Niu an unprecedented sense of happiness.
He returned home.
Since the new house was still under construction, he and Xiao Qing could only live in a temporary shack.
Fortunately, now that he had become the most esteemed person in Shuangfeng Village, the villagers treated him with great reverence. No one dared to spy on them.
When he got home, she had already prepared the meal.
The fragrant pork and cornmeal rice were kept warm in the pot.
As the master hadn't returned, she kept waiting.
The corn was a gift from Wang Furen.
The two richest men in the village were both crafty, Wang Furen brought him a large bag of corn, and Xu Zhenchang brought a large bag of wheat.
Both men were humble when offering their gifts, speaking in pleasing tones that made it difficult to refuse.
Of course, Qin Niu didn't turn down their overtures.
