Chapter 165: Causing Quite Some Harm

He efficiently chopped up two types of green vegetables, Luo Qiao had Shitou wash the mushrooms he brought back while Lu Yichen handled the rabbit.

After stewing the rabbit meat, they scooped out the rice from one pot and quickly stir-fried the green beans and “di san xian” (a dish with potatoes, peppers, and eggplants). By the time these two vegetarian dishes were ready, the mushroom and rabbit stew was almost done.

After dinner, Lu Yichen took charge of cleaning up the dishes while Luo Qiao checked Shitou’s homework.

After Lu Yichen finished washing the dishes and walked out of the kitchen, he remembered Luo Qiao’s words before. He was actually quite curious about how Ding Xiangdong had managed to offend her.

Since Luo Qiao seemed unwilling to talk about it earlier, Lu Yichen couldn’t bring himself to ask again, feeling a bit frustrated.

He couldn’t exactly go ask Ding Xiangdong directly either, but from Luo Qiao’s words, it was clear that Ding Xiangdong hadn’t helped with the house today.

It seemed like what his captain had said before wasn’t wrong—Ding Xiangdong was good at maneuvering things to his advantage, taking credit for anything good that came his way.

Seeing Shitou go off to study, Lu Yichen walked over to Luo Qiao and asked, “Do you need any repairs done at the house? I know some people in construction. If you need, I can introduce them to you.”

Luo Qiao listened to Lu Yichen’s suggestion, then tilted her head and glanced at him skeptically, saying, “Forget it. Not all the people you recommend are reliable. I can’t afford to deal with another unclear situation.”

This remark left Lu Yichen extremely frustrated. What a mess this was! Ding Xiangdong had really caused quite a bit of trouble. He mentally crossed Ding Xiangdong off his list of trustworthy acquaintances.

Seeing that Luo Qiao wasn’t convinced, Lu Yichen didn’t press further. After all, she wasn’t wrong. Judging from Luo Qiao’s expression now, she must have had a bad experience dealing with Ding Xiangdong.

Meanwhile, Shitou had finished reciting his lessons and approached Luo Qiao for inspection. “Sister Luo Qiao, I finished studying the first-grade book in a week by self-study. Today, I borrowed the second-grade book from Brother Ergou in the village.”

Luo Qiao asked, “Did he agree to lend it to you?”

Shitou smiled and said, “Yeah, Brother Ergou said it’s no problem lending me the book, but he warned me not to make fun of him once I get it.”

Luo Qiao, puzzled, asked, “Make fun of him about what?”

Shitou burst into laughter and said, “Brother Ergou mentioned that he nibbled on the book quite a bit. The words are all intact, but it’s pretty torn up.”

Luo Qiao couldn’t help but laugh at this. It reminded her of a classmate from her elementary school days in her previous life who was quite notorious. Within days of receiving a new book, it would lose its cover and have missing pages.

Within less than ten days of starting school, the front pages would already be missing arms and legs. The teachers often communicated with parents about it, but even when parents covered the books with protective sheets, they didn’t last long.

It seems like Ergou might be the same. Just not sure who between them can take the crown.

Luo Qiao said, “You can’t be like Ergou, you need to cherish your books.”

Shitou stood up seriously and said, “Sister Luo Qiao, I got it. I’ll definitely keep my textbooks clean and intact.”

Seeing the two chatting enthusiastically, Lu Yichen said, “Shitou, let’s go.”

Shitou laughed and caught up, saying, “Coming, coming, wait for me, Brother Lu.”

As Lu Yichen was about to leave the door, he added, “By the way, there might be visitors from the county and the school tomorrow. Be prepared.”

Luo Qiao looked up, “How do you know?”

Lu Yichen replied as he walked out, “Jiang Feng mentioned it.”

In Ji City, the Luo family was having dinner when suddenly, there was a loud banging on the door.

Qiao Juan from the main house frowned unhappily, “Who’s that? Are they not afraid of hurting their hands, banging so loudly?”