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.

here; doesn’t it strain your eyes to weave like this? Aren’t you afraid of making mistakes?" Xu Ke asked

been doing this for over a decade; I’m quite familiar with it. Not to mention, there’s a bright moon outside. Even if there was no light inside or out,

their conversation. Xu Ke only mentioned a few things

was woken up by the man at dawn the next day. They had a simple meal with

he walked slowly, and asked, "Why are we leaving so

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

expect to wake up so early. If I’d known, I wouldn’t have said at first light," Xu Ke replied, noticing a hint of wariness

his sleepy state, snorted, "City folks are truly fragile, acting

don’t wake up this early at home. Usually, I’m up near noon," Xu Ke intentionally said, picking up on the man’s slight envy. "In the city, we all live like this, with good living conditions and

looked at the man’s suddenly turned face and continued sincerely, "Honestly, I’m an only child, always wished for siblings. After our long talk yesterday, you feel like a

move out. Although there’s a new road built by the government outside the village, making it easier to go to town, it’s still inconvenient. Plus, the village’s medical facilities aren’t great. For

about their education? You don’t want your kids to stay cooped up in these

the man visibly slowed his pace and seemed thoughtful, but when he noticed Xu Ke’s gaze, his expression reverted, even a

try to brainwash me. My ancestors lived here; this is my home, my roots. I’m not going anywhere. Shut up and stop talking to me," the