Courtyard houses: Those who are capable are rewarded, and many children bring many blessings.

Ye Chunlan then looked at the two people standing and said, "Sit down, don't just stand there like idiots."

"Sister Chunlan, you should finish what you have to say, so you don't have to stand up again later." Niu Dazhuang knew he had said the nice things, but he hadn't said the unpleasant ones yet.

"Then I'll be frank. I won't stop you from seeing each other, but Dazhuang, you need to think about Chunmei's future. You're young now and don't think much of it, but what about twenty years from now? Don't tell me you'll be good to Chunmei for the rest of your life. I don't believe a man's words."

"Then what do you suggest we do?" Niu Dazhuang wasn't worried at all. With this cheat code of spatial ability, how could he be afraid of not being able to give Chunmei a good life in the future?

"Therefore, from now on, one of your children—I'm referring to boys—will be adopted into our Ye family. They will be there to carry on the family line for my sister and me!"

Niu Dazhuang hesitated deliberately, feigning reluctance: "Alright, the child Chunmei gave birth to, regardless of whose surname it takes, will definitely not disown her as its mother in the future. But Chunlan, why don't you just adopt it under your name?"

The poor second son of the Niu family was sold by his own father before he was even born.

Ye Chunlan was surprised by Niu Dazhuang's generosity and finally stopped keeping a straight face. She smiled and said, "Okay, it's a deal. Dazhuang, have you eaten? Let Chunmei have a drink with you."

How could Ye Chunlan not be happy? Her worries were all gone. Her own sister's child was better than adopting a stranger's. Now she would have a son of her own.

Now that we have a man to support us, let's see how they'll continue to live off our inheritance. We'll have someone to take care of us in our old age...

"I won't drink anymore. I'm afraid if I drink too much, I won't be able to control myself and will hurt Chunmei," Niu Dazhuang teased playfully.

Chunmei even pinched the flesh on his waist with her hand.

"You're really something, aren't you?"

At that moment, Ye Chunlan was incredibly envious of the two of them showing off their affection.

"Let's eat quickly then. We'll stay in the backyard tonight!"

The two sisters quickly ate dinner, and Chunmei pulled Niu Dazhuang to the backyard.

Ye Chunlan was left alone, tending to a single white candle. Listening to the meowing of cats outside, she felt an unbearable unease.

I've heard cats meowing every spring before, but it's never been as annoying as it is today.

Originally, Ye Chunlan planned to go home and review the meeting minutes from tonight, but now she couldn't bear to look at them anymore. She opened the door and started wandering aimlessly in the front yard...

When the grass grows in one's heart, the spring nights seem to grow longer. Ye Chunlan got up just as the rooster crowed three times.

After preparing a pot of millet porridge and six boiled eggs, I couldn't wait to go to the backyard to wake them up for breakfast.

Just as I expected, Niu Dazhuang opened the door: "Sis, so early?"

A familiar yet unfamiliar scent assaulted Ye Chunlan's face, causing her heart to pound uncontrollably.

"I've made breakfast, come and eat." After saying that, she turned around and walked back.

This White Tiger isn't just a name given casually; it succeeded on its first attempt using the secret method of Joyful Zen.

I spent half the night cultivating, and not only did I not feel tired, but I also felt full of energy. And this was after only cultivating the first illustration.

Although Ye Chunmei didn't feel it as obviously as Niu Dazhuang, she didn't need to rest for half a day to recover like last time.

After closing the door and entering the inner room, Niu Dazhuang nudged Ye Chunmei, who was fast asleep, and said, "Your sister just called us to eat. Get up."

"Sleep a little longer! My sister did too, she made breakfast so early."

"Hehe, you must be having trouble sleeping alone! To be honest, your sister is pretty good."

Ye Chunmei suddenly sat up and asked mysteriously, "Don't you think my sister is old?"

"Isn't she your second sister? She can't be a few years older than you, it's just that her clothes make her look older."

"Yes, I've told her several times. If it's not black, it's at least navy blue. My sister became someone's concubine at seventeen, and for the past seven or eight years, she's lived a comfortable life every single day. Dazhuang, let's treat my sister better from now on."

She's so pitiful. I haven't told you, have I? My second sister probably won't be able to have children anymore. That's why she wants to adopt one of our children.

"Oh! If you think about it that way, your sister is only twenty-four or twenty-five. How come she can't have children?"

"That old woman forced her to take medicine. Otherwise, my sister wouldn't have had a child all these years!"

"That's really pitiful." Niu Dazhuang became interested: "Do you know where they live? I'll help your sister get revenge."

"Dazhuang, don't be reckless. Even though they're not in power right now, they're still not people like us ordinary folks can afford to mess with."

"Chunmei, you became a widow not long after marrying into our village, so there are many things you don't know. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. In the past, they had guards to look after the house, which was a bit of a hassle, but now, even if they're rich, they probably wouldn't have any guards!"

Although Ye Chunlan hadn't lived in Niujiazhuang for many years, she chatted with them all day and could glean some insights. Besides, Niujiazhuang was a notorious den of bandits.

"Alright, then I won't worry about it anymore. Just be careful. Our good days have just begun, don't let this ruin your life." With that, Ye Chunmei finished putting on her clothes.

After having breakfast, taking advantage of the fact that there were few people outside, Niu Dazhuang left first. After leaving the Ye family, Niu Dazhuang went to the Yonghe Temple to pick up the people.

I'm a bit early; the gate isn't even open yet. Logically, I should be in a good mood after just parting with Ye Chunmei.

But when Niu Dazhuang looked at the dilapidated Yonghe Temple in front of him, he felt a strange sense of desolation.

Just as I was about to pass the time with my thoughts, the gate opened, and there stood the same young lama I had met the first time, though he was dressed differently today.

"Mr. Niu, please come in. My master is waiting for you!"

Niu Dazhuang patted his head: "You're wrong. From now on, you can just call me Big Brother. I'll treat you like my own younger brothers. Call me Big Brother and let me hear it."

The young lama was shy and lowered his head, whispering, "Brother Niu."

"No, we don't need to include the surname. Adding the surname makes it seem too formal. Just call me 'Big Brother'!" Niu Dazhuang pretended to sternly glare.

"Big brother!" the young lama had no choice but to call out again.

"Haha... that's right, let's go!" The young lama led Niu Dazhuang into the west courtyard and into the main room where the old lama had passed away.

After paying his respects to the two lamas, he said, "Please sit down. Benefactor Niu, please wait a moment. The Buddhist Association will send someone over later. I think it will be easier for the three of them to settle down with them. Since they have returned to secular life, could you help them come up with secular names?"

"I spoke with this brother at the gate just now. Since I agreed to help look after them, why not register their household registrations under my name? Then I'll have three more brothers. What were their surnames before they became monks?"

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Thanks to the owner of "Traveling with a Snail" for the inspiration capsule.

Thanks to the "Pisces" boss for the update reminder. An extra chapter is coming.