An Ning gave her a strange look.
Only then did Xinghua react, rubbing her dirty little hands, and said awkwardly, "I... I just fed the pigs. Seeing Brother Lu return, I thought you must be back too, so I came to check."
An Ning smiled, "The brothers from the Lu family are managing the farm tasks, so don't overwork yourself."
"I'm... I'm not tired; I'm just helping out since I'm free anyway," Xinghua said.
An Ning: "The clothes I bought for you are in the house; I'll get them for you in a bit."
"Okay, thank you, Sister An Ning." Xinghua immediately smiled, then said shyly, "Then... I'll give you the silver for the clothes later, Sister An Ning."
"No need, you're helping out at my place, and the clothes are from me. I'll also give you some wages every month, which you can save. When you want to leave, I'll return your indenture contract to you. With silver in hand, whether for a dowry or something else, at least you'll have a way out," An Ning said.
