Qin Yao waved her hand.
Liu Ji immediately retreated.
Qin Yao approached Ma Yang, speaking warmly:
"Actually, we also come from the village. It's not easy for a village to produce a scholar. Away from home, we should support each other even more."
"If you temporarily have nowhere to go, my home has a quiet guest courtyard. Mr. Ma, you can rest assured to stay."
Seeing Ma Yang looking embarrassed, Qin Yao glanced at the four Da Lang siblings in the hall and added:
"If you feel embarrassed about eating and lodging at my place, you can help tutor my four children when free."
The surprise came too suddenly, and it took Ma Yang a while to react. He asked excitedly, confirming:
"Madam, are your words true?"
Seeing Qin Yao nod, Ma Yang, alone in a foreign land, was deeply grateful.
He bowed three times, eyes reddening.
Qin Yao couldn't stand such scenes, frowned, and shoved chopsticks into Ma Yang's hand, signaling him to eat quickly.
