What kind of programs could there be here?
"Father, have you privately promised your daughter a marriage?"
Man Man asked.
Out of respect for the old man, one must always ask if he has done such a thing before getting angry.
"Of course not. When you were little, I told you that I would always let you choose for yourself. If you don't find a satisfactory husband, I can support you for life."
The old man didn't know why Man Man was asking this; he glanced at Yang Qiuyi, thinking Man Man had taken a liking to Yang Qiuyi and wanted to discuss this, which almost scared the cold sweat out of him.
"Daughter, although I don't oppose your marriage, you must keep your eyes open when choosing someone, look carefully and take your time. Don't rush it, do you understand?"
You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. This principle must be instilled in Man Man's mind, even if he has to force it.
"Then why does he say I will become his official wife? I thought you had promised me to a servant in the house long ago."
Huh?
The old man couldn't resist and delivered a big slap to Yang Qiuyi's face.
"What did you just say?"
It must be a problem with the ears to hear such absurd and ridiculous jokes.
"Is my daughter someone a servant can dream of? Look at yourself in the mirror with your own urine and see what kind of appearance you have. Want to marry my daughter? Dream on!"
There were many more harsh words, but he was too embarrassed to say them in front of his daughter.
"Island Master, I didn't deliberately dream of it. I just spoke too quickly. Please, Island Master, forgive me this time and not hold it against me."
When asking for forgiveness, Yang Qiuyi's attitude was very good. At least his posture was very proper and didn't have a look that would make people dislike him.
"Anyone who dares to dream of my daughter is someone I can't forgive!"
No matter how much Yang Qiuyi had helped the old man before, once he crossed the old man's line by dreaming of Man Man, he shouldn't think he could get past the old man.
Now, Man Man won't forgive him, and the old man won't either; he has become isolated.
"Someone, throw him out. He shouldn't think he can enter my Island Master Mansion again in his life!"
The old man called for someone to throw Yang Qiuyi out of the door. Compared to taking Yang Qiuyi's life, stripping someone who values power more than life of their power and leaving them as a failed commoner was much more ruthless.
"Island Master, please don't do this to me. I've suffered even if I haven't made any contributions during these years at the Island Master Mansion, please show some mercy."
Yang Qiuyi knelt on the ground and embraced the old man's foot; he who once loved to yell could no longer yell at this time.
"Get out, and throw him far away. If he dares to come back, break his hands and feet, even take his life."
Yang Qiuyi was someone the Island Master previously cherished dearly, yet he was thrown out without even a chance for buffer, showing the Island Master wasn't as cowardly as others said, not daring to interact with the outside world.
"Island Master, if I go out, I'll really have nothing left. If I go out, my life will be ruined!"
No one wanted to hear Yang Qiuyi anymore. He was quickly thrown out by those who he had bullied before; this time, they threw him out with great efficiency.
"Man Man, father let you suffer."
The old man held Man Man's hand, placing it in his own large hand.
His daughter was his everything; he had to provide Man Man with plenty of security.
"I'm not suffering. Father just stood up for me; I'm feeling extremely happy."
Man Man pulled the old man over to Chen Jingyi, and only then did the old man lay eyes on Chen Jingyi.
"Father, this is the friend I've just made; her name is Chen Jingyi."
The name Chen Jingyi was brought up during Yang Qiuyi's outburst.
"A new friend? You haven't been out the door; where did you make friends?"
Because of Man Man's words, the old man's vigilance towards Chen Jingyi increased.
"That shabby Yang Qiuyi brought her. He nominally invited her to our home as a guest, but in reality, he intended to harm her. This girl is quite pitiful; why don't we keep her here and let her stay with us for now?"
Man Man made this request to the old man, so how could he refuse?
"Since you wish to keep her, then keep her."
One word from Man Man and the old man agreed directly.
"Thank you, Island Master, but Yang Qiuyi mentioned only half of what he said. He didn't say we have a few others here; I have a few friends, just arranged near the firewood room, their living conditions are poor, and they can't get near inside. Can I move in with them?"
Luckily, Chen Jingyi still had a conscience and could remember Tang Rao, almost bringing tears of touched gratitude from Tang Rao.
"The friends you mentioned, are they that tree?"
The old man pointed to a small sapling not far away; from afar, the tree didn't look special, yet the old man immediately noticed its uniqueness.
"The old man's eyesight is really good."
The sapling suddenly transformed into Tang Rao; even Chen Jingyi didn't notice Tang Rao appearing as a tree before them.
Tang Rao casually approached, even standing before the old man without any fear.
"It's not my good eyesight, but living here for so long that I am friends with every tree and grass, very familiar with them."
Seeing Tang Rao's pleasant demeanor, the old man was willing to exchange a few words.
"I see, sorry for the disturbance."
Tang Rao apologized to the old man. In front of those knowledgeable, Tang Rao showed understanding himself.
"Where are the others you mentioned?"
The old man confirmed it was just Tang Rao, so he asked.
"By the firewood room at the back; I wasn't comfortable leaving her alone, so I followed behind to protect. The old man wouldn't blame me, right?"
There would be no blaming. The old man always liked honest people, and since Tang Rao spoke truthfully, there was no reason to blame him.
"No problem, invite them all over."
The old man extended the invitation for the first time in years, even Man Man didn't expect him to be so accommodating.
"Thank you, old man, I'll go get them over right away."
Tang Rao hurriedly ran to the firewood room nearby, calling Wu Suowei and the others over.
Chen Jingyi and Man Man stayed to accompany the old man in appreciating the flowers, sharing stories from North Island that piqued the old man's interest.
"Old man, North Island is really better than you imagine. The people are kind too; if you get a chance, you should go and see."