Heart-to-Heart in the Herb Garden

Inside each large plastic greenhouse lay several bundles of medicinal herbs. Some looked like sweet potatoes, with roots planted in the mud, sprouting and growing branches, which were then cut and replanted. This was also the most convenient method.

At the same time, Wang Yonggui saw Tian Lele, with her mature and graceful figure, busy working there, with Ru Ke helping out beside her.

Wang Yonggui immediately entered the greenhouse. With a mischievous look, he swept his gaze over Tian Lele's shapely body, then grinned.

"Ru Ke came to help today too!"

Seeing it was Wang Yonggui, Tian Lele felt helpless. But in front of Ru Ke, she forced a smile as if nothing had happened and nodded.

"Today is Saturday, so Ru Ke doesn't have school. She came to help me out."

Ru Ke also looked up, running over with a smile to greet him.

"Brother Yonggui..."

Wang Yonggui nodded in response, reaching out to pat Ru Ke's head.

"Ru Ke, have you finished your homework? Studying is important."

Ru Ke nodded. "I finished the homework the teacher assigned on Friday last night."

Wang Yonggui praised Ru Ke for being good, then quietly slipped a one-yuan bill into her pocket.

Then he looked back at Tian Lele, scanning her from head to toe. Tian Lele couldn't help but roll her eyes at him.

"Auntie Lele, you're so busy now. Can the few of you handle it? If you can't manage, I'll hire a few more people to help."

Hearing Wang Yonggui's words, Tian Lele quickly declined, "We can handle it. As long as I'm busy, my heart feels at peace."

Wang Yonggui rolled his eyes back at her. "I pay you a monthly salary, not daily. What are you worrying about!"

Tian Lele looked up at him and continued, "Even if it's a monthly salary, if you don't make money, we won't have a job either."

Wang Yonggui remained silent, looking her up and down again. Seeing no one around, he spoke up:

"Are you short on money lately? If you are, just tell me."

Tian Lele shook her head. "I'm not short of money. It's enough."

Wang Yonggui looked at Ru Ke beside her and sighed. "Ru Ke is wearing new clothes, but your clothes have been washed so many times they're fading. It's been over a year, and I always see you in these same few outfits. Why don't you buy some? You can't keep patching them up forever!"

Tian Lele replied indifferently, "It's fine. Everyone knows my family's situation. As long as the clothes are wearable, I'm not picky."

Wang Yonggui countered, "But what about Ru Ke? You dress so shabbily, like a beggar. When Ru Ke goes to school and others see she has a mother like this, what will they say? How will they look at her? They'll definitely make fun of her."

At this, Tian Lele's expression softened. She looked at Ru Ke. Fortunately, Ru Ke was very sensible and had gone back to work, so she didn't hear the adults' conversation.

Wang Yonggui continued, "A child's world is different from an adult's, but adults are the same too. Sometimes you have to maintain your appearance. If others see you looking too miserable, they'll think you're easy to bully.

I can't be at home every day, understand?"

Tian Lele seemed lost in thought, then nodded. "I understand."

"There's no need to patch up torn clothes, just wear them as long as they're clean."

With that, Wang Yonggui took out over a thousand yuan from his pocket, counted it, kept three bills for himself, and handed the remaining one thousand yuan to Tian Lele.

"Take it! Go to the market, buy yourself some clothes, and get some good food."

Tian Lele immediately felt embarrassed. "Wang Yonggui, there's no need. I still have some money on me, and you don't have much yourself. Besides, I owe you too much already. I'm afraid I won't be able to pay you back in the future."

Wang Yonggui rolled his eyes at her. "Do you owe me any less? Just take it while there's no one around. If Su Wanhe knew about this normally, I'd be too embarrassed to give it to you."

Wang Yonggui handed the money over. Seeing Tian Lele still hesitating, he reached out and slapped her plump backside.

Tian Lele's graceful, mature body shuddered. Just then, Ru Ke turned her head, and Yonggui quickly pulled his hand back.

Ru Ke didn't say anything. At her age, she already understood some things.

Tian Lele blushed with embarrassment, took the money and put it in her pocket, then pulled out five bills and handed them back to Wang Yonggui.

"I really don't need this much."

"Just take it. It'll be useful later."

In Tian Lele's expressionless eyes, Wang Yonggui saw a trace of gratitude.

Truth be told, this tall, slender woman might not have Su Wanhe's exquisite beauty, but she was still top-tier. Coupled with her age, she was highly alluring. Although she was very reluctant during their past encounters, she would quietly submit to him behind closed doors. This always gave Wang Yonggui a thrill and put him in a great mood, so he looked after her more and gave her some favors.

Because this woman possessed a unique charm.

It was also because he was doing well now. If he were just an ordinary, struggling guy, having a woman like Tian Lele would make him die of happiness.

"I just came to take a look. I have things to do later and must leave. When I'm free in a few days, I'll quietly come find you."

As Wang Yonggui spoke, his eyes shamelessly lingered on Tian Lele's figure, and he gave her a wink.

Tian Lele seemed a bit worried and suddenly spoke in a low voice.

"Wang Yonggui, thank you for looking after me. I'll keep it in mind. Actually, Su Wanhe and Yang Qiuju are also very good to me. I feel extremely guilty toward them. Besides, there are many rumors about the two of us outside, and Su Wanhe must have heard them.

If you keep doing this, I'm afraid that if we get caught one day, what will we do? Where will I take Ru Ke, and how will we survive!"

Hearing this, Wang Yonggui smiled wickedly. "Su Wanhe is so smart, how could she not know our little secret? Why else would I look after an unrelated person like you and Ru Ke?

Even regarding Li Xiuxiang and her daughter, you must have your suspicions!"

Hearing this, Tian Lele's eyes widened. "Su Wanhe knows?"

Wang Yonggui nodded. "She can definitely guess! She's not stupid. You said yourself there are rumors outside. Some things just aren't meant to be spoken aloud."

Tian Lele panicked slightly. "Then what did Su Wanhe say to you? Did she fight with you?"

Wang Yonggui grinned mischievously, walked over, and squeezed her backside again before whispering:

"When a man has capability, women listen. You know exactly how capable I am. Now, they naturally can't compare to me... Even before, they would beg me at night, sometimes even locking me out on purpose so I'd go find other women. Do you understand what I mean?"