Bai Moye could barely contain his laughter. His entire body trembled as he listened to his friends' words. Bai Zicheng looked at his son, and Bai Moye immediately straightened up.
"Ahem. Guys, let me introduce myself. This is my dad."
"Huh?"
All the children were immediately stunned and dazed. They thought, "The big boss's dad is so young."
Bai Zicheng slightly pursed the corners of his lips and said, "I'm Moye's dad. Thank you for being his friend."
All the children saw that Bai Moye's dad was so polite. They each felt shy around one another. One child, chubby, with a flat nose and thick lips, said adoringly, "Boss, your dad is so handsome. He's so young, too. Boss, you'll definitely be as handsome as your dad!" he praised. As soon as the other children heard his words, they nodded in unison. Bai Moye immediately waved his hand, but his face was still flushed.
"Don't say that! Don't say that!"
It was so embarrassing to be praised like this in front of his own father.
Bai Zicheng's smile deepened. He didn't think these children were so good because he called his son "boss." He thought his son was a very naughty child.
Bai Zicheng spoke, "By the way, I don't have a meeting gift for you all. Would you like anything? I thought the village grocery store sold candy."
When the children heard Bai Zicheng's words, they immediately perked up. "Uncle Boss, they sell everything at this grocery store."
Bai Zicheng was a little surprised by their nicknames, but since this was their first time meeting, she ignored them. She smiled kindly. "Okay, do you want to come with me?"
"Yes!" all the children replied, calling Bai Moye "boss."
Bai Moye looked at his father and led the way. "Dad, I'll lead the way."
Bai Zicheng nodded. What's wrong with this smelly brat? Just looking at him, it was obvious that this was the grocery store.
As soon as Xiao Heng reopened their grocery store, he saw a group of children running towards his shop. Xiao Heng was a little surprised. He looked at the group of village children.
Village children rarely bought anything at the grocery store unless they came with their families. However, as soon as he glanced behind him, he saw a handsome man dressed in luxurious and elegant attire.
It matched his attire perfectly. He also wore a hair crown and hairpin. Judging by his appearance, he knew he wasn't from the countryside. Xiao Heng glanced at Bai Moye, then at Bai Zicheng.
They looked 80% alike.
Xiao Heng thought this should be his father, but he was too young.
Bai Moye came over and smiled, "Uncle Xiao!"
Xiao Heng smiled, "Young Master Bai, didn't you say you were coming back today?"
"Yes, but Grandpa Ger asked us to take a short walk before leaving. Uncle Xiao, this is my father," Bai Moye said. Although Xiao Heng had anticipated this, he was still surprised.
Bai Zicheng smiled, "This is Brother Xiao. Thank you for taking care of my son all this time."
Bai Zicheng was very polite, bowing and greeting Xiao Heng. Xiao Heng felt this was too formal for a small village like theirs. He was a little awkward and greeted him as well.
"Old Master Bai, you're welcome, you're welcome."
Bai Zicheng saw Xiao Heng's stiff politeness. He felt that this family was good, evident from the head of the family. Bai Zicheng smiled, "Brother Xiao, this is my first time coming to the village. This is my naughty son. He was punished to stay in the village for a while. Now it's time to bring him back home. I've heard a little about you from my parents. After meeting you in person, I think my son is being well cared for by you."
Xiao Heng was a little dazed. He looked at Bai Zicheng and shook his head. "Old Master Bai, this... we haven't been of much help."
Bai Moye looked at Xiao Heng and immediately said, "Uncle Xiao, you're too modest. I've always been grateful for you taking care of me while I've been here."
Xiao Heng, hearing Bai Moye's words, felt a little shy. It wasn't really anything like that.
Bai Zicheng smiled, "Brother Xiao, it's a bit strange for you to call me Old Master. Just call me Brother; it sounds more intimate."
Xiao Heng was getting more and more helpless, then he smiled, "Thank you, Brother Bai. By the way, did Brother Bai need something that brought him to our grocery store?"
Bai Zicheng smiled, and said, "I almost forgot. My Daddy said that he wanted to buy some salt and sugar. And also I want to buy some sugar candy, does Brother Xiao's shop sell them?"
Xiao Heng nodded. "Yes, we sell a lot of kitchen ingredients. Except for a few expensive ones, which we don't dare take."
"Brother Xiao, please get me some sugar candy." Bai Zicheng smiled.
Xiao Heng immediately picked up a row of sugar candy placed in a jar. "Brother Xiao, how do you sell these?"
Xiao Heng said, "Each half a catty of sugar candy is 50 cents. There are 2 catties in this jar. There's also this: fine salt is 40 cents per catty and coarse salt is 20 cents per catty. Sugar is 47 cents per catty."
Bai Zicheng smiled. It was very cheap. If this were in the city, everything would be double the price. Even the sweets were available in a wide variety.
"Brother Xiao, get me all the sugar candy. I'll buy them."
Xiao Heng was surprised, but he quickly nodded. He handed over three jars of sugar candy. Bai Zicheng took all three and handed them to the children there.
"Here are some sugar candies. If you like them, take some. And share them with the other kids."
As soon as the kids heard Bai Zicheng's words, they immediately cheered and took the three jars to share. Only three people remained in the grocery store. Bai Zicheng looked at Xiao Heng.
"Brother Xiao, how much is everything? I want all the fine salt in your store and some sugar!"
As Xiao Heng listened to Bai Zicheng, he was a little dazed. Coincidentally, Huang Yu, inside the room, heard the commotion of the children in front of their grocery store. He wanted to go out and take a look, and Xiao Li happened to hear it too.
Finally, Huang Yu and Xiao Li came out together. As soon as they emerged, their eyes immediately fell on the somewhat dazed Xiao Heng and the smiling Bai Zicheng.
Xiao Heng realized that someone had arrived and saw that it was his wife and son. "Wife, why are you awake?"
"I heard the commotion. I was curious, so I rushed over to take a look." Huang Yu looked at Bai Zicheng and felt that he resembled someone. "This Great Master is..."