Mrs. Feng returned home to find Xu Zhiyong alone.
Xu Minchang, fearing a beating from Mrs. Feng upon her return, dared not go home and insisted on staying at the main house to play with Xu Minying.
Anning also knew that there would definitely be trouble at the second branch, so she let Xu Minchang stay.
Xu Zhiqin of the third branch came to the main house after returning from the Li family to speak with Mr. Li.
Originally, the Li family also knew Xu Zhiqin made quite money this winter. During the visit with Mrs. Li to her parental home, Mr. Li discussed with Xu Zhiqin the idea of having Mrs. Li's brothers go to the Xu family to earn some money.
Xu Zhiqin came to inform Mr. Li and to seek his opinion.
After much consideration, Mr. Li said, "Hiring them is fine, but if people from the Li family come, they must be treated the same as others, no special treatment."
Xu Zhiqin replied, "Of course."
