Chapter 95: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 95: Building Relationships (Part 2)
Zhen'er retorted, "But they shouldn't snatch. When Zhen'er sees something he likes, he won't grab it."
"Well, Zhen'er is a good boy." Mo Yan patted his head to show approval, then changed the subject, "But not everyone is like Zhen'er, knowing not to take what doesn't belong to them! If you can't protect your treasures, it's best not to show them off."
Zhen'er nodded understandingly, troubled, "But now that they've taken the toys, how can Zhen'er get them back?"
Mo Yan glanced at her, planning to test her, "You lost them yourself, so figure out a way to get them back. Remember, no fighting!"
Zhen'er slumped his shoulders and dejectedly walked out of the room.
Mo Yan shook her head, lifted the lid of the pot, and stirred the bubbling dumplings inside.
With forty-three adults and children visiting for New Year's, Mo Yan used up the remaining three hundred-plus dumplings from yesterday. She divided them into big and small bowls to accommodate everyone. Fortunately, the dumplings were large, so there was no issue with everyone getting full.
However, there was a slight friction during the meal. These children, having tasted a bit of meat during the New Year, couldn't get enough of Mo's dumplings, which were particularly delicious due to their ample meat filling. Even though they were full, they wanted more, leading to arguments with their parents.
Those with thin skin gave their portions to their children, while those with thick skin directly asked Mo Yan for more.
Xin'er disliked the people from the Mo family village and didn't want to give them dumplings at all. So, she took the rowdy kids to the kitchen and pointed to the cutting board where the dumplings were laid out, saying, "Look, they're all gone. I haven't even eaten any myself!"
Several children slinked out of the kitchen without causing any more trouble, and their parents, feeling embarrassed, scolded them for being "unreasonable."
After finishing the dumplings, Zhang Dayou and his group bid farewell to the Mo family and hurried back. During the New Year, the greenhouse vegetables couldn't be left unattended; watering and tending to them was their responsibility.
Once they left, only members of the Mo family were left in the house, and they felt it was safe to speak openly.
Organizing his thoughts, Mo Fang, who had been rejected as the head of the Mo clan in Liuyang Village, patted Mo Qingze on the shoulder and said, "Qingze, even though we're settling in Liuyang Village in the future, we mustn't forget our roots in the Mo family."
Mo Qingze nodded in agreement. Wherever one goes, it's important not to forget one's origins and ancestors.
Seeing this, Mo Fang's heart filled with joy. It seemed that today's purpose might be achieved. With a more obvious smile on his face, he generously praised, "I knew Qingze was a good person, unlike those who forget their ancestors once they become successful."
Mo Qingze modestly responded, while Mo Yan became wary. She had a feeling that the village chief had something else in mind!
Sure enough, Mo Fang's expression turned grave as he said, "Back then, when we fled from the Mo family village, we originally planned to go to Yongcheng. However, halfway there, we heard that Yongcheng was inaccessible, so we turned towards the direction of the capital instead. It's just that the journey was too far, and many old people and children didn't make it here."
Pausing for a moment, Mo Fang continued, "Later, when the war ended, apart from those willing to return to their homes with more land, the rest of us stayed and were assigned to various resettlement areas. Our ten-plus families were allocated to Liuyang Village. From now on, we are a branch of the Mo clan."
At this point, Mo Fang became extremely excited. "Before the New Year, our ten-plus families agreed to build a clan hall in Liuyang Village. Firstly, we can't let our ancestors go unattended underground. Secondly, we hope that our ancestors will bless our branch. Thirdly, it's also to establish a foundation for our Mo clan!"
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