After dinner, Duan Yunkai took the director back.

Xu Mumu helped tidy up the dishes, while her two younger brothers were in the courtyard playing with the two dogs.

Throughout the day, Xu Minglei had already gotten familiar with the two dogs. The dogs weren’t the type that randomly bites people, especially with Xu Mumu and the others around. They knew they were family, wagging their tails even more happily than when they saw Yin Yang.

The main reason was that Yin Yang didn’t play with the two dogs, while Xu Minglei liked them and enjoyed playing with them. The dogs quickly accepted Xu Minglei and the others.

"Sis, your dogs are so well-behaved, and one is a female. When she has puppies, I’ll grab one to raise myself." Xu Minglei immediately said when he saw Xu Mumu come out.

"Sure, when they actually have puppies, I’ll save one for you." Xu Mumu nodded with a smile. The dogs have grown up now, but it’s uncertain when they’ll have puppies.

"I like the black ones, want a little black dog." Xu Minglei’s eyes sparkled.

"What if there aren’t any black ones?" Xu Mumu asked with a smile.

"Then I’ll take the spotted one; this spotted one looks nice too," Xu Minglei said, pointing to the dog with black spots.

"Okay." Xu Mumu nodded with a smile. A small request like this must be fulfilled for her brother, though she didn’t know if their mom would agree to let them raise a dog.

Given Li Caixia’s personality, she might not allow it, considering raising a dog requires quite a bit of food.

Madam Chen, standing by, surprisingly said nothing, which surprised Xu Minghui. When discussing who was thriftier at home, their grandma definitely ranked first.

"Grandma, Minglei wants to raise a dog. Do you agree?" Xu Minghui leaned against the wall, watching his brothers play happily with the dogs.

"Let him raise it, we’re not short on food." Madam Chen said calmly.

Xu Minghui paused for two seconds; what happened to grandma? Why did she suddenly speak so generously?

Madam Chen wasn’t short on money now, with her sons and grandsons being filial, giving her confidence.

Even Old Xu felt confident now, having some money saved up, he even exchanged for a good-looking smoking pipe. He would puff away daily, and if Xu Mumu didn’t advise him against smoking too much, he might smoke incessantly.

"Exactly, our family isn’t worried about food and drink anymore. Raising a dog is entirely feasible, plus it can help watch over the house." Old Xu took a puff, noting the advantages of dogs, who can catch thieves, and live off leftover food, quite handy.

In the Imperial City, he saw many people raising pets, cats, and dogs aplenty.

But the dogs here don’t match the grandeur of his granddaughter’s.

The spotted dog has wolfhound lineage, tall and mighty, with a strong bark. It can certainly intimidate when catching thieves.

Xu Minghui: "..." Grandpa’s changed quite a bit too.

After helping clean up his little brother, the little brat then made his way to Xu Mumu’s bed, often curling up beside his sister to sleep now.

Xu Minglei was exceedingly jealous; if he weren’t already grown, preventing him from sleeping next to his sister, he would’ve been there too. He had always had the closest relationship with his sister from childhood.

The bed was soft and warm; Xu Minglei snuggled against the quilt, much more comfortable than at home.

"Wow, it’s so soft, definitely more comfortable than home." Xu Minglei exclaimed excitedly.

"Of course it’s comfortable; I saw it at the department store today, it’s worth tens of dollars." Xu Minghui stated calmly. His sister is really wealthy; he always wanted to be her support, but despite his efforts, he could never surpass her. Though slightly dispirited, he felt proud; his friends envied him for having such an amazing sister.

"That expensive?" Xu Minglei was shocked. He had already spent quite a bit of his savings, only having around twenty dollars left. He didn’t expect the quilt to be so expensive; he thought his twenty dollars was quite a sum, but now it seemed utterly insufficient.

"Certainly, grandma mentioned your competition award has considerable prize money, keep up the work." Xu Minghui patted his brother’s shoulder. His foundation wasn’t strong enough to participate, so he aimed to find work and save up to marry.

Thinking of marrying, the face of Jiang Yuxiu floated past his mind; she was quite lovely and capable.

Lying on the bed, Xu Minglei already began contemplating the competition rewards; they seemed substantial. Starting tomorrow, he’d work hard on revisions, taking advantage of having his sister nearby for questions. Compared to Xu Jiaojiao and the others, he had significant advantage, determined to secure the competition prize.

Comfortably lying on the bed, Xu Minglei’s thoughts wandered afar; there should be other contests too. English speaking contests offer prizes, no reason other contests wouldn’t.

Once he heard about competitions at school, he would certainly sign up; he wanted to save money.

The brothers, each with their own thoughts, fell asleep. Xu Mumu, with the little one nearby, slowly adapted but didn’t sleep quickly.

Watching her brother sleep soundly like a little piglet, Xu Mumu felt helpless, as her arm was held by the little guy whose reliance prevented her from withdrawing her arm.

The little guy asleep resembled a little angel, but awoken he was mischievous.

The little guy was also very cute; the family in good condition fed him rosy and plump, adorable at glance. Even in his more mischievous times, Xu Mumu felt loath to reprimand him.

Seeing her well-behaved brother, Xu Mumu could never quite get enough; nearly two already, time indeed flies.

Almost at ten o’clock, Xu Mumu finally felt sleepy. Before falling asleep, she pondered when Yin Yang would come back.

The next morning, Xu Mumu was awoken by the little brother, the little brat surprisingly waking early, immediately pulling his sister’s hand, wanting her to get up too; accidentally tugging at her hair, jolting her awake.

"Oh my little ancestor, take it easy." Xu Mumu said helplessly, realizing grandma had her hair cut to ear-length because she was scared of the little guy pulling it. Her long hair was indeed enticing, though she liked the look, trimming it herself occasionally.

"Sister, hungry." Xu Mingfeng touched his belly, pitifully.

"Alright, come on, let me help you dress, then I’ll cook you a poached egg." Xu Mumu said with resignation; the little guy could be quite a handful.

"Poached egg, poached egg." Upon hearing ’poached egg,’ the little guy’s eyes lit up. He fondly recalled eating poached eggs several times, enjoying their sweet taste.

"Behave and stay still, or do you not want clothes on?" Xu Mumu tapped the little one’s bottom lightly, urging him to settle down.