Xiao Xitian, dressed in a thin floral dress, walked out of the house.
She saw Xiao Jinheng sitting on the wall of Du Lao San’s house, holding a few small stones, leisurely watching her.
“You rascal, what do you want now?” Xiao Xitian asked, looking up.
It was one thing that he wasn’t sleeping at noon, but he also wouldn’t let her sleep…
Didn’t he know she had morning temper?
Xiao Jinheng took out the bank note from his embrace and waved it gently, “Is your family really going to give money?”
Everything he did was for the good of the little village child.
It was one thing that the Yun family didn’t appreciate it, but they sent him a hundred taels of silver.
This was clearly an insult to him…
Xiao Xitian put her hands on her hips and said in a childish voice, “If you’re given money, you should take it. Where in the world is there a free lunch?”
Only by giving money would they have the confidence to live in a large house in the future.
Although she believed the rascal wouldn’t make things difficult for her family, it was still not good to openly take advantage of others…
Xiao Jinheng’s small face was serious. He snorted, “I only want to hear your opinion. Do you think this young master should accept this money?”
As a prince, he wouldn’t even spend a hundred taels of silver on a brush.
But in the eyes of the farmers, this money was a huge sum.
Xiao Xitian’s big eyes rolled.
He wanted to hear her opinion?
It was her idea to give Xiao Jinheng the bank note in the first place, and her parents also strongly agreed…
This rascal wouldn’t return the bank note to her, would he?
“It’s foolish not to take money when it’s offered. Besides, you found the craftsmen and workers for building the house. Our family can’t just reap the benefits without doing anything!”
Xiao Xitian explained indignantly.
Except for her second sister-in-law, her family members were all very proud…
They all wanted to strive for a happy life through their own efforts.
Xiao Jinheng narrowed his eyes and picked up a small stone, throwing it at Xiao Xitian.
“You… what are you doing?” Xiao Xitian jumped to dodge it, glaring fiercely at Xiao Jinheng.
This rascal, why did he seem a bit abnormal?
Xiao Jinheng’s face was stern, “To tell you the truth, this hundred taels of silver is not enough. If your family really wants to give money, then bring another two hundred taels!”
“Alternatively, you can take this hundred taels of silver back, and this young master won’t take a single copper coin. After the house is built, your whole family can move in directly…”
He gave Xiao Xitian two choices: to gather enough silver or to take back the bank note and accept Xiao Jinheng’s invitation.
Xiao Xitian’s cheeks puffed out after hearing this.
She was so angry.
Why was the rascal’s thinking so extreme?
She gave money and it turned out to be wrong?
“Hmph, if that’s the case, then I won’t live in the same courtyard as you!”
Xiao Xitian crossed her arms, her chubby little face flushed. “Our family will build houses somewhere else, far away from you…”
When Xiao Jinheng heard this, his brow furrowed instantly. “Where are you going to build your house?”
He knew that the Gu family’s fifty mu of land was still in Dashui Village, and even if they built a house, it wouldn’t be far from Dashui Village.
“Why should I tell you!” Xiao Xitian rolled her eyes.
She didn’t want to be neighbors with him anymore.
Who told the rascal to threaten her!
Xiao Jinheng pouted, “Anyway, I’ve said what I needed to say. How you choose is up to you!”
“Either gather another two hundred taels of silver and bring it to this young master, or take back this hundred taels of bank note, and this young master will not take a single cent…”
In fact, he didn’t care if Xiao Xitian asked for more.
After the house was built, the interior decoration would also be a large sum of money.
The bigger the house, the more expensive it would be.
And with Xiao Jinheng’s usual style, the materials he used for decoration would definitely not be inferior…
A single rosewood door would cost twenty to thirty taels of silver.
Items like bookshelves, display shelves, high stands, and screens were all built with money.
Of course, the Yun family had all these things readily available.
“Okay, it’s just two hundred taels of silver, you wait!” Xiao Xitian stood up straight, not panicking at all.
She didn’t want to ask her mother for these two hundred taels of silver…
With her space in hand, she could easily bring out a few deer or cows, and the money would be enough.
Xiao Jinheng did not like her answer.
He thought the little village child would take back the bank note and then concede to him.
Now, seeing this, he had thought too much.
Xiao Jinheng put the bank note back into his pocket and slightly raised his chin, “Alright, you must bring the two hundred taels of silver before dark today!”
Xiao Xitian looked at the sky. The scorching sun was slowly shifting towards the west…
Time was running out for her.
Xiao Jinheng curved his lips, “Little village child, you can still regret it now!”
At such a young age, her temper was even more stubborn than a calf.
Xiao Xitian didn’t answer him, continuing to look up at the sky.
“Think about it yourself, this young master won’t keep you company!”
Xiao Jinheng clumsily stepped on the ladder and climbed down the dirt wall…
“Rascal, wait a moment!” Xiao Xitian called out.
Xiao Jinheng’s heart was overjoyed. He clung to the dirt wall with both hands and asked, “Little village child, have you made up your mind?”
Xiao Xitian glanced at him and wagged her finger, “You don’t have to wait until dark. I’ll bring the money to you later!”
Xiao Jinheng: “…”
Well, he was defeated by this little girl today.
However, he was also very curious how the little village child would raise two hundred taels of silver in two to three hours.
“Alright, this young master will wait for you, hum!”
Xiao Jinheng stomped his feet and entered Du Lao San’s yard, moving the ladder away…
Xiao Xitian ran into the kitchen and took a sip of cold water.
The water from Fu Daqiang’s well didn’t taste as good as their own before.
For some reason, it had a muddy taste.
Xiao Xitian disliked this taste.
She returned to the west room and saw her mother, elder sister-in-law, second sister-in-law, as well as Huaihua and Xi’er sleeping soundly. She then quietly left the house…
In fact, she could have directly made cows or sheep appear in Fu Daqiang’s yard.
But she was afraid that things that appeared suddenly would be unclear and arouse suspicion.
What if Fu Daqiang and his wife claimed they were theirs? That would be troublesome.
Now she couldn’t be as convenient as she was at home, taking whatever she wanted…
Xiao Xitian led five dogs along the dirt road of the village.
She glanced in the direction of Camel Peak Mountain and smiled, “Hmm, that’s the place! Xue Ling, let’s go!”
“Woof woof…”
The five dogs obediently ran out.
Xiao Jinheng stood at the entrance of Du Lao San’s house, gazing in the direction Xiao Xitian left, “Send two people to protect her!”
“Yes!” Kong Xingzhu responded and instructed two hidden guards, “Go protect Xiao Tian Bao!”
Xiao Xitian entered the woods, casually plucked a sour plum, and ate it as she walked forward…
The air here was very fresh, filled with the fragrance of wild grass and wildflowers.
The pine forest also carried a strong pine scent.
Xiao Xitian picked up two pine cones and played with them in her hands.
She scanned her surroundings and nodded with satisfaction, “Alright, it’s time to start!”