In the past, Ma Er was always avoided by Dabao intentionally or unintentionally, perhaps because of the concern for the family's reputation, but after the separation, these constraints seemed to disappear overnight.

The connection between the two became unscrupulous and blatant to the point of being shocking.

Ran He caught Dabao's eyes full of resentment and was stunned for a moment, not understanding why her son suddenly became depressed. Before going to bed last night, the mother and son seemed to get along quite well.

There seemed to be subtle progress in their relationship, but when they woke up, everything seemed to be back to the starting point.

It was not until Ma Er stepped over the threshold again carrying water that the disgust on Dabao's face almost became real. Ran He was suddenly awakened as if by cold water and realized the root cause of Dabao's unhappiness.

She gently pulled her son's little ear, her movements carrying the tenderness and majesty unique to a mother.

He twisted it gently and said earnestly, "Listen to me, don't let your imagination run wild. There is nothing innocent between Ma Er and me. If there is any connection, it is just a relationship of mutual benefit. This morning I went to the river to fetch water and happened to meet him blocking the door of his house. He said he wanted to help in a flattering manner. I thought since someone was willing to work for free, why not do it? It's not like I asked him to do it."

A calculation flashed through her mind. This approach could give him a glimmer of illusory hope, but at the right time, she could use more decisive words to make him completely give up.

This kind of emotional ups and downs was exactly the lesson she wanted to teach Ma Er. Just thinking about it made her feel happy.

Dabao had never expected that Ran He had such considerations behind this, and a deep feeling of guilt welled up in his heart.

Feeling extremely ashamed for having wrongly blamed his mother, his little head drooped unconsciously.

"Go wake up your brother for breakfast."

Ran He's gentle words broke the brief silence. She brought out three bowls of steaming thick white porridge. It was the most thoughtful care for her family and the best comfort for the stomach.

At this moment, Ma Er also completed the task of fetching water and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Then he came over naturally with a flattering smile on his face: "Xiao He, you are drinking porridge, and I am hungry too."

Before he finished speaking, he involuntarily stretched out his hand, trying to take the bowl of porridge.

He may have been a little nervous before, but he did put in a lot of effort today.

I thought that even in return, Ran He would not refuse to give me a bite of food.

Yesterday, he heard that those people came just to help Ran He move.

He was able to enjoy the delicious rabbit meat, which made Ma Er jealous and annoyed.

In the past, Ran He always thought of him first when there was anything good.

Now that others have tasted the rabbit meat, he has realized it too late, and even his chance of catching up seems so slim.

However, Ran He's actions were beyond his expectations.

She quickly picked up the chopsticks and drew a simple and decisive arc in the air, "Snap!"

With a sound, it hit the back of Ma Er's outstretched hand accurately.

"If you're hungry, go home and eat by yourself."

Ran He's voice was calm but revealed an unquestionable firmness. At that moment, the air seemed to freeze, and all that was left for Ma Er was embarrassment and endless reflection.

Ma Er's expression instantly fell, his brows full of disappointment and unwillingness, "Ran He! I, I have been waiting here since the dawn, with an empty stomach, just to help you fill the water tank before sunrise, and now you coldly let me turn around and leave? Where did your warmth and gratitude go?!"

Ran He raised his lips in a cold arc, "First of all, I didn't ask you to wait outside the door, and fetching water was your personal wish, not my request. Moreover, the relationship between you and me has long gone with the wind. Today, I am talking to you just to maintain the most basic friendship between neighbors. If not for this, with your uninvited attitude standing at the doorstep of my house, I would have ruthlessly turned you away!"

This Ma Er seemed to be entangled in some obsession, and there was only Ran He in his eyes.

No matter how much cold words and ridicule he endured, he remained stubborn and his self-indulgence was jaw-dropping.

"Ran He! Are you kidding me?"

Ma Er was furious, but he thought that time would calm him down.

The anger in Ran He's heart has disappeared, and he will accept him again, but he didn't expect that everything was just his wishful thinking!

Not only did Ran He not have the slightest intention of reconciliation, but he allowed him to work hard to fill up tank after tank of water, until he was so tired that his back and waist ached and almost broke.

"So you've discovered it? That's right, I'm really wasting your time, Ma Er. I know exactly what you're thinking. You're so eager to come here to show your goodwill, just to get some benefits from me. Listen, stop daydreaming. Please leave immediately before I lose my patience, otherwise you'll bear the consequences!"

When mentioning the memory of being taught a lesson last time, Ma Er couldn't help but shudder in his heart and protected his body as if by reflex.

When he realized that Ran He was just bluffing, his face was suddenly filled with gloom.

"Ran He, remember this! One day in the future, you will need my help!"

As a man, how could Ma Er tolerate bowing to a woman who once looked down on him.

The inner frustration and humiliation turned into an indignant declaration.

After saying this, he turned around abruptly and slammed the door shut.

The loud noise echoed in the early morning air.

At the dining table, Sanbao carefully stirred the porridge in the bowl with a spoon and said softly, "Mom, there seems to be something wrong with the door."

Ran He showed a meaningful smile, "Don't worry, mother will naturally let Ma Er take charge of repairing the door."

Dabao, who witnessed this scene, was unable to come back to his senses for a long time, and there was a slightly embarrassed expression on his face.

He originally thought that the love between his mother and Ma Er had rekindled.

At this moment, he realized that it was just his groundless conjecture and he had misread his mother's intentions.

The family sat around enjoying breakfast, and Ran He mentioned his plan to go to town today to take care of some errands.

Although there were not many precious things in the house, she had carefully hidden the food in a secret place, so she did not have to worry about no one looking after the house.

"After you finish breakfast, you can go outside and play for a while. Mom needs to go to town to buy some household supplies. We need to replenish what we lack at home."

Even at this point, Dabao still had doubts about the source of his mother's money.

In the past, the family finances were managed by grandma, and all the good things in the house always went to Ma Er. How could she have spare money to buy things now?

However, looking at his mother's determined eyes, Dabao hesitated to speak.

Deep down in his heart, he actually longed to go with his mother, but seeing that his mother had no intention of taking them with her, he had to quietly give up the idea.

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