Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 703: Chapter 703 Strange Villagers

"Don’t worry, I’m not hungry," Xu Ke said.

In the mountains, people eat quite early. By six o’clock in the evening, most families have finished their meals. After Xu Ke took a walk in the man’s yard, he was called into the house by the man.

"Brother, why is it just you at home, where are your uncle and aunt?" Xu Ke asked casually after coming back from outside, washing his hands.

"My mom died in childbirth when she had me, and my dad passed away a couple of years ago. He drank too much one night and fell to his death," the man said while skillfully weaving a small basket with a few branches.

"I’m sorry, I didn’t know," Xu Ke said apologetically.

"It’s nothing. The whole village knows about this. Besides, I wasn’t sad when my dad died. Life was hard with him around, but after he passed, life became much easier," the man said nonchalantly.

The man’s hands moved quickly, and in no time, the basket took shape.

eyes to

bright moon outside. Even if there was no light inside or out, I could still weave the

some trivial matters, showing his admiration. The man, unused to such compliments, was soon pleased just from their conversation. Xu Ke only mentioned a few things about the house, and the man eagerly explained how the house was built, who helped, and when it was constructed,

day. They had a simple meal with leftovers

walked slowly, and asked, "Why are we leaving so early? What time is

you mention yesterday that you’d spend the night in our village and leave at dawn? Our village head specifically instructed us to see you off at first light. The sun is up now; don’t

known, I wouldn’t have said at first light," Xu Ke replied, noticing a hint of wariness and

folks are truly fragile,

said, picking up on the man’s slight envy. "In the city, we all live

sincerely, "Honestly, I’m an only child, always wished for siblings. After our long talk yesterday,

town, it’s still inconvenient. Plus, the village’s medical facilities aren’t

You don’t want your kids to stay cooped up in these mountains like you all their

spoke, the man visibly slowed his pace and seemed thoughtful, but when he noticed Xu

here; this is my home, my roots. I’m not going anywhere. Shut up and stop talking to me," the man said,