The little one's purse connects the two worlds, turning a desolate village into a paradise.

Such good fortune actually fell into her lap.

Cao Xiulian did not immediately agree to this huge bargain, but instead felt a heavy weight in her heart.

She asked herself honestly, and realized that she had only casually looked after Ya Ya a few times and lent a hand at the market to help with selling vegetables—just small favors. Besides, she hadn't done anything in vain; she had given Ya Ya a gift and helped her.

Ya Ya often helped her by bringing her wild mountain produce and vegetables picked by the villagers.

These are not great favors, and they don't deserve such a heavy repayment.

The shop was supposed to be a place for Ya Ya to stay, but how much space could such a small child like Ya Ya use? The snails and wild vegetables were sold out in no time, and after they were sold out, she would wander around and buy more to take back.

To put it bluntly, most of the store space was given to her.

She can even run a lunch and dinner business.

But she really couldn't accept such a huge benefit in exchange for such a small favor.

Cao Xiulian frowned deeply, caught in a dilemma.

She was honest and upright all her life, used to running a small business, and was very thrifty. She never took advantage of others or wanted to owe anyone favors.

It's not that I wasn't interested, nor that I felt comfortable leaving Ya Ya, a child, alone.

I just can't get over that hurdle in my own heart.

She can't accept the job at the store.

Or... she could come a little earlier in the future, sleep less, and help Ya Ya open the shop every day before setting up her own stall...

"Sir, I can't accept such hospitality. If you trust me, give me the keys. I'll go over after I close up shop and check the plumbing and electrical, clean up, and see if there's anything you're missing. I'll get it for you..."

Fang Tiesheng looked at Cao Xiulian quietly.

She was unwilling to "take advantage," but the solutions she proposed were always at her own expense, allowing them to "take advantage."

As Ya Ya looked at Grandpa Fang and her aunt, the little pouch on her chest began to burn. It was Grandma Duck reminding her that it was time to go back.

She reached her little hand out of the truck bed and gently tugged at Grandpa Fang's sleeve.

She then looked at Cao Xiulian, whose face was full of embarrassment, with her big, dark eyes, and said in a soft, sweet voice, "Auntie, we have to go now!"

She blinked gently. "Ya Ya likes Auntie and likes to set up a stall with Auntie to sell things, just like now, it's lively and bustling. She doesn't want to be separated from Auntie because of the stall."

But... if Auntie is really in a difficult position." Ya Ya pursed her little lips, pinching her fingertips, "Ya Ya won't be unhappy, and I won't let Grandpa force Auntie. Auntie, you have to be okay, don't let anything or anyone make you feel wronged!"

Cao Xiulian's Adam's apple bobbed, her heart felt both warm and bittersweet, her brows slowly relaxed, and her eyes inexplicably became moist.

The heavy burden of inner conflict and resistance that had been weighing on my heart softened considerably in an instant.

Ya Ya is so sensible, so sensible that it breaks my heart.

Fang Tiesheng cupped his hands to Cao Xiulian and said, "We were being presumptuous in this matter. You don't need to worry about it. Just do as you please. We, grandfather and granddaughter, will take our leave now."

"Yes, Auntie, just do as you please. We're leaving now, but we'll come again tomorrow!" Ya Ya imitated Grandpa Fang's words, "Just do as you please!" That word is great and so fitting.

Seeing the grandfather and granddaughter turn around, Cao Xiulian acted faster than she thought and called out to Grandpa Fang, "Grandpa, wait a minute."

Fang Tiesheng paused, then slowly turned around.

Cao Xiulian rubbed her rough palms together. "Well... I... I'll go back and discuss it with my family. Give me the keys, and I'll come over and keep an eye on things after I close up shop. Let's tidy up a bit first..."

Ya Ya's eyes lit up, and Fang Tiesheng's tense body relaxed. He placed the small key, which he had been holding until it was slightly warm, into Cao Xiulian's hand. "The shop is on the street behind your shed. It's the only empty shop without a sign. It's about a hundred steps away."

"Thank you, girl."

Fang Tiesheng bowed deeply to Cao Xiulian, and Ya Ya followed suit, bending down and resting her little head on the edge of the truck bed.

Cao Xiulian stared blankly at the warm key in her palm, watching as Grandpa Fang nimbly got into the vehicle and sped off, disappearing from her sight in a flash.

Is she some kind of monster? She wasn't like this when the old man came, was she? She walks so slowly, she's practically wobbly and can't even hold onto the handlebars.

How do you unleash potential?

……

A slight dizziness came over him, and Fang Tiesheng gripped the tricycle handlebars tightly.

This was his second time experiencing time travel, and he still felt a little unsteady on his feet.

When he opened his eyes, he was in Granny Liu's courtyard in Lotus Village.

The moment I stepped on the ground, I was so startled by the orderly rows of people in the courtyard that I took a step back.

The courtyard was packed with people, all sitting upright. Men, women, and children from the village had all gathered here. No one was out working; they were all waiting for him and Ya Ya to come back.

Everyone was filled with curiosity.

The village chief took a few steps forward and spoke first: "Tiesheng, how's it going? Have you found a shop over there? Has her aunt agreed?"

As soon as the village chief started speaking, it was as if a switch had been turned on in the courtyard, and a barrage of questions poured out.

"Old Fang, how are our snails selling? Do people over there like them?"

"Is anyone bullying Nannan? Is the world in chaos over there?"

"Do the people over there look like us? Are they all wearing clothes like ours? Camouflage work clothes?"

"Did you see that chicken in your hand? Was it a chicken being held in your hand?"

"What's the weather like over there? Is it cold? Is the sun out? What are the houses like? Are they really dusty and high up in the clouds?"

Questions, big and small, kept coming one after another, leaving Old Fang's head buzzing.

Taking advantage of the chaos, Ya Ya nimbly shrank back and slipped through the gaps in the crowd, rushing straight into Grandma Liu's arms.

"Grandma! Grandpa Fang helped me sell the mountain snails today, and we sold them all! Grandpa Fang even found a shop; I checked it out, and it even has a place where you can poop! That's really great!"

"It's just that my aunt hasn't agreed yet to go to the shop with me to sell things."

Grandma Liu gently patted Ya Ya's back: "Your auntie is a very sensible and kind person. Let's let her think about it herself. Whether she likes it or not, she'll still be Ya Ya's good auntie, right?"

"Yes, Auntie is a very, very, very good auntie." Ya Ya hugged Grandma Liu's neck with her little hands.

"Grandma, will you be sad if I bring Grandpa Fang with me this time? I really want you to come with me. My aunt also often thinks about you and keeps asking if you're feeling better, but..."

Grandma Liu gently stroked Ya Ya's little head, her eyes warm and gentle. "Silly girl, why would Grandma be sad?"

"My mother-in-law knows my little girl misses me. As long as she's safe and sound, she's happy no matter what!"

Ya Ya closed her eyes and buried her face in Grandma Liu's neck.

Next time Grandma Duck gives out rewards, I must take her there so she can see that heavenly place.