Transmigration: From Dragon Princess To Pampered Granddaughter
Chapter 424 - 425: Old Lady Li Visits - Part 4

Chapter 424: Chapter 425: Old Lady Li Visits - Part 4

Chen Xiaobao, attracted by the scent of the meat, was aggressively pushed aside by a few of his cousins as soon as he tried to approach the table: "Get lost! There’s none for you!"

Chen Xiaobao staggered, nearly falling on his behind.

Luckily, Li Chunhua was quick to steady him, holding him protectively against her, glaring at her nephews with a deeply unsettling look: "What’s wrong with you? How could you lay hands on your own brother!"

She doted her son more than her own life. Furthermore, with Chen Jianye’s presence, she dared to confront her nephews right in front of her mother-in-law.

Actually, her deeper desire was to drive out the mother-in-law and nephews like her mother-in-law did, but her mother-in-law had long established authority in her mind. She had gotten used to surrendering and taking it all, thus she couldn’t muster the absolute courage to resist them in a short time.

Grandma Li was unapologetic: "They’re just children, they didn’t do it on purpose. Besides, Chen Xiaobao has meat to eat every day at home. Does he really have the nerve to snatch from them?!"

Upon hearing this, the expressions on both Li Chunhua and Chen Jianye’s faces changed for the worse. They strongly restrained their anger, eagerly hoping that their mother-in-law would come home soon to send these people away.

After a while, Chen Jianye feeling really stifled, he turned around and went out for some peace.

By the time he came back later, the old woman surely would have already driven everyone away.

*

At this moment, Ma Xiulian had just arrived outside the front door of the team leader Zhao Mancao’s house.

As for the matter of building houses, firstly, she had to talk to the head of the team. Even though it was mentioned when her fourth brother came to borrow tractor, it’s better to come and formally say it.

"Dad, let me go to school! I also want to! Even Guibao and Gu Tingyun are going! Why can’t I?!" Inside the house, Zhao Fangfang was pestering Zhao Mancao to send her to school.

She found out in the morning when she went looking for Gu Tingyun that they had also gone to school. She wanted to go too!

So, she was pestering Zhao Mancao since morning until now.

Zhao Mancao initially thought that she was only six years old, that it wouldn’t be late to send her later. But now she was pestering so incessantly that he had to relent: "Alright, alright! I’ll send you!"

"Team Leader, I’m here to discuss something with you."

Ma Xiulian’s loud voice came from outside, and the next second she came in, holding her granddaughter’s hand.

As soon as Zhao Fangfang saw Helian Qiao, she promptly declared, "I’m going to school tomorrow too!"

She also wanted to go to school with Brother Tingyun!

Helian Qiao looked at her quizzically. What did her going to school have to do with her?

Zhao Mancao greeted the elderly couple: "Uncle Chen, Aunt Chen, come in and sit down. Xiaoqin, go make some tea."

Ma Xiulian quickly said, "No need for tea, just a glass of water will do."

After sitting down, she went straight to the point: "Team leader, my fourth brother wants to build a new house for us two old folks and Guibao. So, we were hoping some people from the commune could help out. We are offering three cents as daily wages and will provide lunch and dinner too. Each meal will be substantial, able to fill everyone up."

Zhao Mancao had also guessed that they would come for this reason, he instantly agreed: "No problem! Jianjun spoke to me about it. It’s perfect timing since there isn’t much work to do in the fields right now. Anyone who is willing to help is welcome. Moreover, this will be the first brick house in this region, which is going to reflect well on our commune!"

As the team leader, he felt even more glorified. This showed that under his leadership, the commune was progressing!

And the wages that the Chen family was offering were also decent, with the promise of substantial meals as well.

"Well, thank you Team Leader Zhao!" Ma Xiulian thanked him with a smile.

After discussing the matter, they didn’t linger and headed out to ask other households for help.