Chapter 155 - 154: What Needs to Be Said Must Be Said
The second branch of the Qi family caused quite a stir today. Although the autumn harvest was approaching and the villagers were busy in the fields, there were still some people living nearby who noticed that many unfamiliar faces had suddenly appeared at the second branch’s residence. A few farmwives had even peeked over from a distance.
At Nanny Zhou’s gesture, Nanny Jin went to look at the entrance of the courtyard before turning back inside.
Nanny Liu and the others were still tidying up the outer room, so Qi Younian and his two comrades could only sit and talk in the courtyard.
As a new round of tea and refreshments were served, Nanny Jin asked Qi Younian, "Great Uncle, since Old Master Cheung and Mr. Wong are visiting, should we prepare a few more dishes as a welcome? Do you think we should invite the masters from the Main Branch and the Third Branch over to sit and chat together?"
"Yes, yes, we will be spending more time together in the future. It’s a good opportunity for Big Brother and Yourong to meet the fourth brother and Ah Qiao," Qi Younian said eagerly.
However, Cheung Wusi declined, "Second Brother, we’re not outsiders. There’s no need for a formal welcome. It’s fine for us to just sit together and have a meal. We don’t need special dishes. The usual large pot of stew and pancakes are quite good—simple and honest food."
Qi Younian chuckled, "If our family were struggling, that would be one thing, but thanks to my granddaughter’s blessings, we are doing quite well. It’s been many years since we brothers have seen each other, and since you and Ah Qiao have come from afar, we should at least have a good meal and a couple of drinks to celebrate."
Nanny Jin replied with a smile, "Then I’ll summon the two masters. It’s nearly noon; they should be returning from the fields by now."