Time flew by, and the busy autumn harvest came to an end.
Zhang Xiaoqin and Qiao Jun had to leave, reluctantly bidding farewell to Yi Chichi before their departure.
"Sis, we're heading back tomorrow."
Yi Chichi was drawing new embroidery patterns for Liu Lan and replied without looking up, "Safe travels!"
"Is that it?"
Qiao Jun wasn't satisfied with this reply, feeling that Yi Chichi was being too perfunctory.
Yi Chichi paused for two seconds, put down the pen, looked up, and smiled, "You're welcome to come back next year to work for free."
That statement was sincere enough; it was up to them whether they could accept it.
Unable to accept it, the two who heard this were not moved but looked dejected and sighed.
"We can't come; we have to work once we're back."
This incident infuriated their parents; not only would they get scolded after returning, but they would also lose their freedom and become honorable workers.
"I don't want to work."
