Hearing these words, Liu Ergou immediately became tense.

Based on his experience, the more someone insisted a matter was small, the more difficult it was likely to be.

"Ahem, Auntie, don't say it's a small matter!"

"Just tell me what it is first!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Guifang didn't hold back. "Er Gou, it's really not a big deal! Look, your aunt has been idling at home these days and is incredibly bored, so I thought about looking for a job. But the town is too far, and there's no work here in the village."

"So... you see, Er Gou..." Wu Guifang trailed off, looking expectantly at Liu Ergou.

Liu Ergou immediately understood what she was getting at.

She wants a job, doesn't she? It's not a big deal. In fact, with both my place and Hu Jing's needing more people, her timing is perfect. But... I can't just make it that simple for her. If I do, she'll just turn her back on me later. I know this woman all too well.

With that, Liu Ergou put on a troubled expression.

"Ah, about that, Auntie! How should I put this? My herb garden is just starting out and isn't really short-staffed! Having Aunt Chun Ling there is more or less enough."

As soon as Wu Guifang heard this, she grew anxious.

"Er Gou, don't be like that! I'm telling you, it's precisely during the start-up phase that you need people the most! Look, your aunt can do any kind of work, whether it's farm work or anything else! Besides, if not for my sake, then do it for Hu Jing's! Please, give your aunt a job at your place!"

As she spoke, Wu Guifang clutched Liu Ergou's arm. The next second, he felt his arm enveloped by a large expanse of softness, making him involuntarily close his eyes.

Several minutes passed before Liu Ergou finally spoke again.

"Look... Auntie, I have no reason to lie to you. I really don't have any openings, but since you've put it that way, I'll have to find a job for you no matter what, right?"

As he spoke, Liu Ergou stood up and, with a bit of force, freed his arm from her grasp. He then began to pace back and forth. Wu Guifang watched him nervously. Suddenly, he stopped and turned to face her.

"Right, Auntie, you said you can do any kind of job, correct?"

Hearing this, Wu Guifang immediately nodded vigorously.

"Yes, I can do any kind of work! I..." As she spoke, she instinctively looked up, her eyes meeting Liu Ergou's. In that instant, she understood his meaning.

Immediately, Wu Guifang sat up from the bed. A flirtatious smile appeared on her face as she swayed her hips over to Liu Ergou's side. Then, she grabbed his hand and placed it on her chest.

"Er Gou, you can count on me! I take my work very seriously. If I come work for you, I promise I won't cause you any trouble! If you don't believe me, you can test my work for yourself!"

With that, she shot Liu Ergou a coquettish glance.

Seeing this, he chuckled. Without further ceremony, he reached out and pulled her into his embrace.

"Alright, since you've put it that way, Auntie, I suppose I do need to inspect your work! I wonder, how long do you want me to inspect for?"

Liu Ergou's words made Wu Guifang's heart skip a beat, and she couldn't help recalling the last two times. The mere thought made her weak at the knees. Unable to support herself any longer, she collapsed softly into his arms.

Then, in a seductive voice, she said, "Er Gou, that depends on you. What if you finish your inspection in just a few minutes today!"

Liu Ergou was stunned for a moment, then became furious.

This woman... she really doesn't know what's good for her, daring to provoke me at a time like this.

No longer holding back, he picked up Wu Guifang and tossed her directly onto the bed.

But in the next second, he seemed to remember something and slapped his forehead.

"Wait, Auntie, I don't think today is going to work! How about we find another time?"

Wu Guifang, who had already steeled herself, was stunned.

"Huh? Why?"

Looking at her puzzled expression, Liu Ergou explained, "Auntie, have you forgotten? This is your house! If the village head comes back and sees us, he'll kill us both!"

Hearing this, Wu Guifang was first taken aback, then burst into hearty laughter.

"Hahaha, I never thought you'd be afraid too, Er Gou! Alright, don't worry! Liu Jingming won't be back until late tonight. He went to town for a meeting and will be gone all day. Don't worry, we have plenty of time to ourselves!"

After hearing her explanation, Liu Ergou breathed a sigh of relief. Without further hesitation, he pounced on her.

Like before, Wu Guifang was all talk. It wasn't long before she could no longer resist and collapsed beneath him. But Liu Ergou was just getting started; how could he possibly let her off so easily?

A full two or three hours passed before a still-unsatisfied Liu Ergou reluctantly stopped.

He glanced at the clock and realized it was getting late.

Liu Ergou promptly got dressed. As he put on his clothes, he said, "Auntie, I've completed my inspection, and your work ability is indeed quite good! Go find Hu Jing tomorrow, and she'll arrange your work. But let me be clear, the herb garden is still in its early stages, so the work might be a bit tiring. You can't just quit on a whim! As for your salary, we'll tentatively set it at 3,800 for now. Remember to come to me when it's payday!"

With that said, Liu Ergou turned and left without a second thought, leaving Wu Guifang behind, as limp as a ragdoll on the bed.

After leaving Liu Jingming's house, Liu Ergou headed straight for home, arriving a short while later.

By then, Xu Yulan had already returned and prepared dinner. The two ate in silence.

But then, Xu Yulan suddenly spoke up. "Er Gou, I smell a fragrance on you. It's perfume. Be honest with me, have you been seeing another woman?"

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