Chapter 74 Planning (2)_1
Due to the angle, Mo Yan had not noticed Zhenzhen’s unusual demeanor and carefully explained the reason to him, "Everyone in Liu Yang Village knows that our family doesn’t get along with Second Granduncle’s family, but no matter how much discord there is, they are still our relatives. When relatives encounter difficulties and seek our help, we must assist if able. Should we refuse, outsiders will only say we are cold-hearted and ruthless, constantly wary of us, perhaps even sabotaging us behind our backs."
Zhenzhen had never thought of this, and was so captivated by the explanation that he forgot his sorrow.
Seeing this, Mo Yan continued while patting his head, "This time Second Granduncle and his family came asking for help, and the villagers will definitely know. If we turn them away, Second Grandma and Second Aunt will spread negative rumors about our family just like before. Besides, they have indeed taken care of father and us three sisters before, for better or worse. In others’ eyes, that still counts as a great favor!"
Hearing this, Zhenzhen nodded thoughtfully, his bright eyes spinning quickly.
"We have not yet firmly established ourselves in Liu Yang Village, and we can’t allow them to tarnish the good reputation we have worked so hard to build. If the uncles from the paternal side take work seriously, it would mean a few more helpers for the family and no grounds for criticism from outsiders; if they dare to be negligent, we will have a valid reason to deal with them, and others won’t side with Second Grandma because we will be in the right. Does Zhenzhen understand?"
Those three contracts were not written and signed for nothing!
"Hmm!" Zhenzhen nodded emphatically.
Back in his previous home, whenever Second Grandma came to take things from their house, she would sit on the threshold and hurl abuses if they prevented her. If they dared to talk back, Second Grandma would curse even more and even call the village head and the Clan Leader to judge the situation.
Being young and unable to argue effectively, people only believed Second Grandma. Later, whenever they went out, they faced people pointing fingers and whispering behind their backs, which made it hard for them to hold their heads high, and no one wanted to play with them.
Mo Yan ruffled Zhenzhen’s hair with relief; the little fellow was indeed smart, but she didn’t mention the most important reason.