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By the time he returned at noon, it was almost twelve o'clock, showing that the Xie Family was indeed a large clan. A casual chat with one household, blessings from an auntie in another, and three hours had passed!
Seeing that it was getting late, Zhang Shanni hurriedly prepared a meal of mixed grain dough soup with two seasonal green vegetables as today's lunch.
Today was the seventh day since Xie Jingchen returned home. Due to the busy days arranging the wedding banquet, this was the first time he could help his mother with chores.
Firstly, the Xie family house was located at the foot of the mountain, close to the wild ridges. From time to time, creatures like weasels and wild boars would mistakenly intrude into the courtyard, either stealing chickens or destroying crops and walls. Each time he returned home, he would fix the surrounding walls thoroughly, ensuring the personal safety of his family members.
