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Rebirth of the Charming Girl in Space

Chapter 257:

Zeng Guihua

Although the children were still young, the oldest was seven, and the youngest was five, they had often cooked with Shitou before. Therefore, helping He Wenyi with the cooking was not difficult for them.

They were also grateful individuals. Seeing He Wenyi and Shitou busy all day, they not only never caused trouble but also actively volunteered to do whatever they could.

For example, placing tools within He Wenyi's reach, arranging the finished small furniture neatly, or cleaning up wood chips—these simple tasks were all within their capabilities.

Therefore, even though He Wenyi had a few more children here, it didn't cause chaos. On the contrary, they helped him a lot, increasing his efficiency.

As for the small courtyard where Shitou and the others lived, after they hadn't returned for several days, it was occupied by other beggars.

It wasn't originally Shitou and the others' home, but a place He Wenyi casually found for them. He currently didn't have time to care about that place, so others took advantage of it.

Since the roofs there were mostly gone, the four of them slept in one room again.

Murong Lingran smiled and touched each of their heads one by one. She glanced at the courtyard and asked, "Where's Grandpa He? Isn't he here?"

Shitou's face immediately turned serious. He glanced at the hall, which was not closed, and whispered, "Sister Lingran, that annoying uncle's wife is here, seems to be here for money."

Murong Lingran took a while to realize he was talking about He Tangli's wife. She had heard that his wife was pregnant that day.

He Tangli was still in prison, and his wife probably wasn't having an easy time.

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But it was all her own fault. If she hadn't cruelly persuaded her husband to abandon the seriously ill Grandpa He, he wouldn't have felt so cold.

After all, it was someone else's family matter, and Murong Lingran was an outsider. She shouldn't interfere.

Letting Shitou and the others continue their work, she and her eldest brother observed what Shitou and the others were busy with and went over to help.

Soon, cries of a woman could be heard from inside the house.

After all, it was her stepfather and daughter-in-law. To avoid suspicion, the door was left open, and the conversation inside could be clearly heard in the courtyard.

The woman cried, "Father, I was confused at that time, and I now know I was wrong. I really have no way out now. The child will be born in three months. I can't do heavy work with a big belly. The family's savings are all gone, and without silver, I'll starve. Father, can you bear to let your grandson go hungry?"

He Wenyi replied coldly, "Zeng Guihua, you don't need to portray yourself so pitifully. I thought your days would be difficult with He Tangli in prison. After all, you two had a good relationship. Afraid that you'd be too sad and harm your body, I sent someone back to inquire about your situation not long ago. But unexpectedly, you've already returned to your parents' home."

"Yes, there's only you at home now, and it's understandable that you want to return to your parents' home for care. My friend knew you had returned to your parents' home, so, not wanting to betray my trust, he hurriedly went to your parents' home, hoping to find out if you were safe."

"But what he didn't expect was that he not only saw you eating and drinking freely in the yard but also heard your parents discussing the divorce between you and He Tangli at the door. Yet, you showed no signs of opposition. Knowing something big was amiss, he rushed back and told me everything."

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