Chapter 101: A Dessert Shop

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 Chapter 102: Wang's Frustration

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 Chapter 101: Wang's Thoughts

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Chapter 557: The Third Master Leaves due to Illness, Qin Ruan is Depressed

The shortening of the red thread represented Qin Ruan's life reaching a critical point.

Qin Ruan leaned on the bed, her deep black eyes flickering with a dangerous light.

The King of the Underworld granted her a new life, not to wait for death to arrive.

She needed more malevolent energy to sustain her life.

Wu Daochang should have already taken action against the Nangong family. As this ghost lingered in the mortal realm, it must possess a considerable amount of malevolent energy.

After Wu Daochang was sent to the Underworld, Li Manning would follow suit.

The malevolent energy within these two puppets would be enough to sustain her short lifeline.

After school started, she should consider exploring the forbidden area of Shengshi Academy.

There, she could acquire the malevolent energy she desperately needed and would collect in the future.

Qin Ruan's face showed a pensive expression. Before giving birth, she needed to gather a large amount of malevolent energy to sustain her life.

The coming months would undoubtedly be busy.

However, tonight, she felt low in spirits and unsatisfied with everything, even lacking appetite.

The Third Young Master's departure from the Hou Residence due to his illness had ultimately affected her.

Qin Ruan glanced at the sky outside and dimmed the lights in the room.

She lay in bed, pulled the covers, and hypnotized herself to fall asleep quickly.

Once asleep, she wouldn't have to think about anything.

Pregnant women were naturally prone to sleepiness, and before long, Qin Ruan fell into a light slumber.

Before drifting off, her delicate and beautiful eyebrows remained tightly furrowed, never relaxing.

She didn't sleep peacefully.

Qin Ruan's breathing was also irregular, sometimes light and sometimes heavy.

...

Nangong Residence

It was heavily guarded by the Hou family's secret guards.

Upstairs, Nangong Chang and Nangong Yunlong were kept under separate watch.

Father and son had no knowledge of each other's conditions.

Nangong Chang was seriously injured, and he had no opportunity to inquire about Nangong Yunlong's situation. He had been in a coma the whole time.

As for Nangong Yunlong, he was in the neighboring room, consumed by anger.

If father and son were together, there might still be a chance for Nangong Yunlong to send his son away.

But now, he had no idea about his son's injuries.

He only knew that Hou Yunjiao had struck his son.

In the capital city, everyone knew that Hou Yunjiao was an elegant and refined gentleman, as gentle as jade.

Few people knew that if he resorted to violence, he would show no mercy.

Someone like Hou Yunjiao, who appeared refined and elegant, never bothered to engage in physical confrontations.

But once he took action, it meant he intended to kill.

Nangong Yunlong paced back and forth in the room.

He was restless, unable to sit still, only able to constantly walk around the room.

"Knock, knock—"

The door was knocked.

Before Nangong Yunlong could respond, the person outside walked in carrying a bag of food.

The Hou family's secret guard didn't even glance at Nangong Yunlong. He placed the bag of food on the table without looking and left.

The items made a slight sound as they landed on the table.

The guard turned and departed, never once looking at Nangong Yunlong.

It was as if he didn't even know there was someone in the room.

"Stop!"

Nangong Yunlong called out with a furrowed brow.

The Hou family's secret guard continued walking without stopping, maintaining a steady pace towards the door.

Nangong Yunlong grew angry. "I told you to stop, didn't you hear me!"

In all these years of holding a high position, he had never been so disregarded by someone.

Nangong Yunlong was surrounded by anger and restlessness, with a trace of killing intent.

The Hou family's secret guard, who was highly sensitive to killing intent, immediately drew the weapon he carried on his person and swiftly aimed it at Nangong Yunlong from behind.

Facing the muzzle, Nangong Yunlong showed no fear. A fierce glint appeared in his eyes.

"How is my son now?"

"No comment!"

The Hou family's secret guard stepped back and left the room like that.

Nangong Yunlong was furious. He walked to the table and threw the bag containing the food onto the ground.

"Crack!"

The milk and bread inside spilled onto the floor.

Suddenly, something caught Nangong Yunlong's attention.

He quickly walked to the fallen bag of milk and picked up a box that was underneath the bread.

Several eye-catching words were printed on the box: 2 a.m.

If one didn't pay attention, these printed words would seem to be part of the packaging.

Only Nangong Yunlong knew that this was the means of communication between him and his trusted subordinate.

2 a.m.?

Someone would come to rescue him at this time.

Nangong Yunlong tightly clenched the box, deforming it in his grip.

His son's life was currently unknown, and they were being kept separate under guard. He knew the chances of a successful rescue were slim.

Unless he chose to sacrifice one of them.

A gloomy expression clouded Nangong Yunlong's face, and hesitancy flickered in his eyes.

Soon, his expression became resolute.

...

In a cramped room underground, over ten people gathered together to discuss something.

The man leading them had rugged features and a natural fierceness about him.

He was explaining the plan to the others to rescue Nangong Yunlong and Nangong Chang after 2 a.m. tonight.

"Sixth Brother, now that the family head and the young master are not together, how do we deal with the Hou family guards outside the door?"

The man addressed as Sixth Brother, who had always been by Nangong Chang's side, stared deeply at the person who raised the question. "The old method, using Soul-Calming Incense."

Soul-Calming Incense belonged to the Yin-Yang Sect.

Over the years, many of their unnoticed methods had relied on it to solve problems.

The other person looked uneasy. "But what if the Soul-Calming Incense doesn't work on those people?"

Sixth Brother took out a weapon from his pocket and aimed it at the person who spoke up.

The weapon, equipped with a silencer, made a dull sound.

In an instant, a loud bang followed, and the person opposite them fell to the ground.

A sinister smile curled on Sixth Brother's lips as his fierce gaze swept over the others.

"We have never made a mistake so far, and we can't afford to make one this time. Anyone who speaks words that disturb our unity and compromise our combat ability deserves to die!"

"Yes, Sixth Brother!"

"We understand, Sixth Brother!"

The remaining individuals voiced their loyalty one after another.

After devising a detailed battle plan, Sixth Brother waved his hand. "Take your positions. Be careful tonight. Rescuing the family head and the young master will make us all heroes!"

The others nodded solemnly and quickly left the room.

Only Sixth Brother remained in the cramped chamber.

He sat despondently on a rickety chair, his face solemn, showing a hint of panic towards the unknown circumstances.

The corpse at his feet glared angrily at Sixth Brother, fixedly staring at him.

Sixth Brother felt an ill omen and stood up, kicking the person's head with his foot.

A dull thud resonated as the person's head tilted to the side.

The degree of neck twisting was beyond what a normal person could achieve.

Sixth Brother snorted coldly, stepping on the person's head before walking out of the secret room.

In the illumination of the streetlights, it was clear that he was wearing the attire of a Hou family guard.

Sixth Brother glanced at the Hou family guards stationed not far away, walking openly in the spacious courtyard.

Unbeknownst to him, there was a shadow following closely behind.

Ever since Sixth Brother emerged from the secret room, a vague and ethereal figure trailed him step by step.

The figure emanated a thick and powerful aura of malevolence, along with a terrifying sense of resentment.

This figure was none other than Wu Daochang, who was killed by Nangong Yunlong and now sought another host.

He had set his sights on Sixth Brother.

As Sixth Brother was a crucial figure among the main rescue team tonight, the consequences would be unimaginable if Wu Daochang possessed him.

Chapter 556: When Women Get Ruthless, Men Must Retreat

Hou Yirong sneered, "She's doing it for Nangong Chang."

There was an indescribable tone of mockery in his voice.

Upon hearing this, Hou Yunjiao's cold peach blossom eyes revealed a hint of displeasure.

Su Jingshu was once Hou Yirong's fiancée, and now she went to Second Brother for the sake of another man. This action was truly suffocating.

He asked in a low voice, "Did you agree?"

Hou Yirong said in a sarcastic tone, "Do I look like a kind-hearted person to you?"

Hou Yunjiao chuckled softly, "You do."

The answer came without hesitation.

Hou Yirong, who was already in a bad mood, suddenly opened up, "As if I would agree! This woman has gone mad. She actually wants to hand the Su family over to Nangong Chang. Let me tell you, does that Nangong Chang guy look better than me in terms of looks and figure? I heard he's into some kinky stuff. What's so good about a man like that? Su Jingshu is like she's been cursed, kneeling in front of me, begging me to spare Nangong Chang! It's simply unreasonable!"

By the end of his rant, Hou Yirong's tone became increasingly furious.

Hou Yunjiao rubbed his temple and listened to his rambling.

His body still wasn't feeling well. He had gotten up too suddenly and didn't notice that it was already dark outside.

He didn't know if the little girl in his house had recovered from her morning sickness or if she had eaten a proper dinner.

Thinking of Qin Ruan, Hou Yunjiao's restlessness surged uncontrollably again.

This indescribable feeling made him feel agitated.

Right now, he wanted to be close to Qin Ruan, yet he was afraid of hurting her.

Restlessness, frustration, and a sense of emptiness in both body and heart.

Everything indicated that he was yearning for Qin Ruan.

The pleasure of their first intimate encounter kept replaying in his mind, making his heart tremble.

"Third Brother, Third Brother?"

Hou Yirong's voice calling from the phone interrupted his thoughts.

Hou Yunjiao snapped back to reality and responded, "Hmm?"

Hou Yirong sounded a bit nervous, "What are you doing? I've been calling you for a while, but you didn't respond."

Hou Yunjiao furrowed his brows, his expression not improving. He spoke calmly, "It's nothing, I'm feeling a bit unwell."

"If you're not feeling well, can't Xiangxi Manor alleviate the current situation?" Hou Yirong became increasingly anxious.

From his end, there were sounds of chaos, like something falling, and the sound of water.

"Second Brother, don't worry, I'm fine."

"This is called fine? Is there no spiritual energy left in Xiangxi Manor? Should I arrange for you to go to Walton Hospital?" Walton Hospital was in the United States and had even more concentrated spiritual energy than Xiangxi Manor, making it more compatible with Hou Yunjiao's deficient aura.

Hou Yunjiao supported his forehead, showing a hint of helplessness on his face.

"Second Brother, it's not that serious."

Hou Yirong persisted, "Then what's the situation now? Explain it clearly to me!"

"I'm just missing my little girl at home."

"..."

Hou Yirong instantly fell silent on the other end.

A pleasant curve formed at the corner of Hou Yunjiao's lips, and his mood became a little brighter.

He cleared his throat and spoke slowly, "Second Brother, keep an eye on the Su family. Don't let her do anything foolish. The Nangong family has just fallen, and it's better if the Su family doesn't get into trouble."

Hou Yirong, finishing digesting the dog food, sneered, "What foolish things can she do? Is she going to go against the Hou family for Nangong Chang?"

In his opinion, it was simply impossible.

The Su family was no match for the Nangong family, and they were well aware of their own strength. If they dared to take on such a powerful enemy, it would quickly lead to the destruction of the Su family.

Hou Yunjiao's voice grew serious, "Su Jingshu may seem gentle, but you should know her methods. When a woman becomes ruthless, men must retreat."

Hou Yirong recalled the absurd things Su Jingshu had done recently.

She had gotten rid of her unborn child without leaving any room, and she had thrown the biological father of the child into the sea to feed the fish.

She had kneeled before him, groveling, for the sake of Nangong Chang.

Hou Yirong sighed lightly, "I'll have someone keep an eye on her."

Hou Yunjiao glanced at the time, it was just 8 o'clock.

He said into the phone, "I'll hang up and ask if Ruan Ruan has eaten properly at home."

Before he could finish his sentence, the call from Hou Yirong's end was disconnected.

The other party used practical action to indicate that they didn't want to eat this dog food anymore.

Hou Yunjiao lowered his gaze and looked at the ended call, letting out a light chuckle.

He retrieved Qin Ruan's phone number and hesitated for a moment before swiping to find Lin Hao's number and dialed it.

This time, he acted decisively without any hesitation.

....

Hou Residence

When Lin Hao received a call from Hou Yunjiao, he was preparing to return to his room downstairs.

Today, due to Qin Ruan's presence, the servants in the villa had all gone to rest early.

Lin Hao stopped in his tracks and answered the call, "Third Young Master?"

Hou Yunjiao's deep voice came through, "Has Madam's morning sickness improved?"

Lin Hao replied, "It's much better. She hasn't been vomiting anymore."

"What is Madam doing now?"

"She's resting upstairs."

It was only 8 o'clock, and Qin Ruan was already resting?

The little girl was indeed eating well and sleeping soundly.

That was good. He was afraid she might get upset.

However, Lin Hao's next words made Hou Yunjiao's heart tighten.

"Third Young Master, Madam didn't have dinner. The dishes prepared in the kitchen tonight were all her favorites, but Madam didn't touch any of them and went upstairs."

Hou Yunjiao furrowed his delicate brows. "What about the medicinal soup?"

Lin Hao replied, "She didn't drink a single sip. She said she had no appetite."

"How could she have no appetite? Did you consult a doctor? Is it caused by morning sickness?"

"Madam refused to see a doctor and simply said she couldn't eat."

Hou Yunjiao fell silent.

Qin Ruan was indeed throwing a small tantrum.

Hou Yunjiao blinked his long, curled eyelashes lightly.

In a deep voice, he instructed, "Have the kitchen prepare the dishes that Madam likes. I'll be home in an hour."

Lin Hao asked, "Should I inform Madam?"

"Not yet. Let's not disturb her for now."

"Yes, Third Young Master—"

Hou Yunjiao hung up the phone and turned to Hou Qiang, who was standing inside the room. "Give me a pill from Ling Xu's medicine."

"Third Young Master, that medicine is harmful to the body!"

"Give it to me!" Hou Yunjiao's tone grew heavier, and the aura of a superior beneath his gentle appearance spread.

Ling Xu personally prepared a medicine that could quickly restore Hou Yunjiao's body after an attack.

However, it had many side effects: drowsiness, physical weakness, and loss of appetite. It would take a long time to recover.

Hou Qiang gritted his teeth and took out a small exquisite white porcelain bottle from his pocket.

He presented it to Hou Yunjiao with both hands.

The latter accepted it and poured out a red pill from inside.

The pill was strangely red, faintly exuding a sinister aura.

In addition to the tonics, the pill also contained some toxic ingredients.

The purpose was to achieve a "fight poison with poison" effect.

Without hesitation, Hou Yunjiao the red pill into his mouth.

Hou Qiang brought a glass of water.

"Third Young Master, have some water."

"No need. Prepare the car. We're heading back to the Hou Residence."

"Yes!"

Hou Qiang gritted his teeth and turned to leave.

Each of these small pills concocted by Ling Xu would cause significant damage to the Master's body when consumed.

...

Huo Residence

Qin Ruan lay on the empty bed, feeling low in spirits.

Just before dinner, she noticed a faint warmth on the inside of her arm.

She rolled up her sleeve and discovered that her lifeline had changed once again.

The red thread had become shorter.

The change was not very noticeable, but it had indeed become shorter.

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 Chapter 92: The Protection of the Big Shot

Bailu knew that Wu Xiuyun was not an outsider, so she served tea. Even in a close relationship, it's essential to show courtesy.

Reciprocity and mutual benefit are necessary for long-term cooperation.

"Aunt Wu, any big clients recently?"

Wu Xiuyun pondered for a moment and understood her question. "The client from Gaofeng Town did buy candied chestnuts to attract new customers. Wang Cuihua sell the thirty pounds of candied chestnuts she didn't sell on the first day."

"Her name is Wu Fangli. She married someone from our husband's village, and we get along well. She has been selling fruits for many years. The first time she took those thirty pounds of candied chestnuts back, she sold them all on the same day. The fruit business also saw a significant increase in sales."

Bailu heard about a new sales channel. "Does she have any intention to add candied chestnuts to her fruit stand?"

Wu Xiuyun nodded, "Certainly. Wu Fangli sold out the thirty pounds of candied chestnuts she took back that day. The fruit business has also seen a significant boost."

"Everyone wants to make money in business. Wu Fangli naturally wants to sell candied chestnuts. However, the situation in Gaofeng Town is different from our new town. While Wu Fangli can add candied chestnuts to her offerings for some extra income, starting a dedicated sales route is not something she can decide. There are people on the street who may disagree..."

In this era, it's not the 21st century, and there are official authorities controlling market order.

Bailu thought of the incident with Wang Cuihua's stall being disrupted and felt a bit uneasy. "Who are those people?"

If it's just some small troublemakers, the big shot could handle it.

The big shot has a considerable reputation in that circle, and anyone, including street ruffians, would show great respect.

Wu Xiuyun naturally understood what Bailu was thinking. After all, she had considered this aspect as well. Anyone doing a small business in the town or city has paid stall fees and understands the influence of the local powers.

Similar incidents occurred in the new town before, but after Xiao Cheng gained a reputation as a tough guy, troublemakers were scared away.

People outside knew about Xiao Cheng in the new town, and no one dared to cause trouble in his territory, let alone challenge him.

However, Gaofeng Town was not as fortunate. Wu Xiuyun shook her head and sighed, "Li Chengbin's people."

The conflict between Li Chengbin and Xiao Cheng had become widely known in town since the arrival of those police officers not long ago.

Although the situation was later controlled by Bailu, Xiao Cheng and others were not taken away. Still, judging by Li Chengbin's resentful departure, the enmity between them and Xiao Cheng was deepening.

Li Chengbin's people were causing trouble in Gaofeng Town, and he was probably looking for an opportunity to deal with Xiao Cheng. If Xiao Cheng intervened, it would undoubtedly stir up more trouble.

Wu Xiuyun naturally wouldn't tell Bailu about this matter, adding unnecessary worries. She decided to let go of the idea of expanding the sales channel for candied chestnuts.

Xiao Cheng was still consolidating his position, and Bailu didn't want him to confront Li Chengbin at this time.

Regarding the sales channel in Gaofeng Town, they would explore other options if possible, and if not, they would let it go.

After seeing off Wu Xiuyun, Bailu walked back, lost in thought. Suddenly, she bumped into a strong and sturdy chest.

Although she wasn't walking fast and her mind was elsewhere, she almost fell backward. Fortunately, her waist was held, stabilizing her.

Bailu touched her slightly sore nose and looked up dizzily, realizing it was the big shot.

"Are you going out?"

Xiao Cheng steadied Bailu and saw her red nose. He comfortingly rubbed her head.

Answering softly, "Drive the car back to the brick factory."

"Oh..." Bailu was about to walk back when she heard a knocking sound from behind. The courtyard gate wasn't closed.

She turned instinctively.

Two men, with faces resembling each other to some extent, stood at the door. They called out to Xiao Cheng, "Brother Cheng."

Then they called out to her, "Sister-in-law."

Bailu had a guess in her mind, and as she smiled at them, she turned to Xiao Cheng and asked, "Are you coming back for lunch?"

Don't disappear like last night; otherwise, the dishes will be too much to finish.

Xiao Cheng understood her displeasure from the furrow on her forehead. In a lowered tone, he said, "I'll come back for lunch."

"Tell me in advance next time."

With outsiders around, Bailu didn't want to say much. She obediently responded, "Okay," and saw him off.

Being observed by the sister-in-law, Zhang San and Li Si felt uncomfortable. Even though the sister-in-law's attention wasn't on them but on Xiao Cheng ahead, they couldn't avoid feeling the gaze.

Moreover, after witnessing the scene just now, they were disgusted by the "asking for food" situation between Xiao Cheng and Bailu.

Zhang San and Li Si felt an uncomfortable chill and envy. They couldn't believe what they had just seen.

They had never seen this side of Xiao Cheng. If they came a few more times, they wouldn't need to eat to be full.

Finally, they understood why Luo Shiliu no longer waited for Brother Cheng and the others at Brother Cheng's house.

Xiao Cheng didn't go far, stopping under a big tree not far from the brick truck, tapping on the tree trunk.

"How did you know I was up there?" A figure jumped down from a large branch, a smirk hanging on his lips.

Xiao Cheng glanced at him, "You never hide anywhere else."

No need for question marks; the fact was right in front of them. Luo Shiliu didn't even have a word to refute.

Xiao Cheng didn't bother, "What's the matter?"

Zhang San and Li Si, who were watching from behind, were bewildered.

Wasn't it about collecting protection fees for Wang Cuihua just now? Why did it suddenly turn to Gaofeng Town, which is miles away?

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 Chapter 91: The Most Profound Memory

"Humph!"

Bai Lu was both angry and relieved. She was glad she wasn't as unlucky as her original self, who got soaked in alcohol the moment she lay down on the bed.

She changed everything from head to toe—every piece of clothing on the bed, including Xiao Cheng's clothes.

Xiao Cheng's memories from last night also began to resurface in fragments.

He vomited... and Bai Lu changed his clothes for him.

He took a shower... and Bai Lu handed him clothes.

He pressed Bai Lu onto the bed... and kissed her deeply...

He went drinking with Luo Shiliu, Xiao Dazhuang, and Wang Hao, but the chestnuts in the car were not unloaded.

He saw... Bai Lu and Lin Jinfan chatting happily at the doorstep, Bai Lu smiling brightly.

The most profound memory was in the endless darkness, where Bai Lu opened the door and lit up the house for him.

At the doorstep, under the lamplight, her warm smiling face pierced into his heart, forcefully breaking through all the darkness and haze, melting the frozen blood, flesh, and bones, warming his whole body.

In that instant, there was the sound of an iceberg shattering.

The long-lost heartbeat was revived, echoing in Xiao Cheng's heart, around his ears, and in front of his eyes.

Bai Lu, stared at by Xiao Cheng's intense gaze, felt her heart palpitate. He enveloped her from all sides, as if wanting to devour her.

Don't blame her for not confessing last night; she did try.

It was Xiao Cheng who kept interrupting her words.

After thinking about it, Bai Lu felt that it was better to confess at a more appropriate time.

Now the most important thing was to make money. She needed money for university, transportation, and daily expenses.

Everything required money. Once she earned enough, she could forcefully sell the candied chestnut recipe to Xiao Cheng.

Yes, force it as a debt settlement.

By then, with money in hand, she would have the confidence not to worry about being kicked out even if Xiao Cheng decided to do so.

The long bed sheet, in the silent space between them, the dripping water sound never stopped.

Bai Lu's hands were cold from wringing the sheet. Subconsciously lowering her head, she realized that she was the only one wringing the sheet from start to finish.

"Don't wring along with the folds... Wring in the opposite direction to get the water out..." She was truly amazed by the big shot.

Xiao Cheng, obviously unaware, continued wringing in the same direction she did, still not noticing the sheet in his hands.

After wringing in the opposite direction, he lowered his gaze and looked at the mosquito net and clothes in the basin. His eyes moved up, seeing Bai Lu's hands turning red from the well water. He furrowed his brows.

"Go back and fry the chestnuts."

Bai Lu thought he might be worried about the candied chestnuts not selling well, so she calmly explained: "Don't worry; washing clothes and the mosquito net won't take long. Once I finish washing, I'll go fry them."

"One batch with the electric stirrer, and one batch hand-stirred. Fifty kilograms of candied chestnuts in one pot, so two pots make one hundred kilograms. Before nine o'clock, I can have the chestnuts ready for Wang Cuihua, Auntie Wu, and Uncle Fu."

"Uncle Fu has to go to the town to sell. If he goes, he needs to take enough stock in one go. Wang Cuihua is the same, but Auntie Wu is nearby, in our town. She can sell in the morning and the afternoon."

While Bai Lu explained, Xiao Cheng didn't say a word.

After finishing wringing the sheet, she turned to him: "I'll heat up breakfast for you first. You can eat after finishing washing. Don't forget to eat."

Xiao Cheng: "..."

He accidentally exerted force.

The washboard endured more force than it should have.

When Wu Xiuyun and Yu Fugui came to pick up the goods, they happened to meet Wang Cuihua at the door, so they came in together.

"Auntie Wu, does my new dress look good?"

Wang Cuihua was wearing a colorful cotton-padded jacket and wide-leg pants, spinning around. It was really eye-catching.

Wu Xiuyun, being practical and business-minded, knew when to say the right words. She smiled and said, "Looks good."

Just at this moment, Xiao Cheng came out of the kitchen with a basket of candied chestnuts, pouring them into a big bamboo basket.

"Xiao Cheng, big brother."

Wang Cuihua fluttered over like a butterfly, walking in a zigzag manner, twisting her body several times. She then turned her head to ask Yu Fugui, "Uncle Fu, does it look good?"

Yu Fugui, after all, was a man who had gone through the vicissitudes of life. He was sensible and knew when to lie. With a smile, he said, "Very beautiful, Cuihua."

Wang Cuihua was satisfied. She turned her gaze towards Xiao Cheng, fluttering her eyelashes and smiling coyly, "Big brother, do you think it looks good?"

Xiao Cheng, who just glanced at her once, thought it was okay. However, he didn't say anything and turned around to go back to the kitchen.

Wang Cuihua was disappointed. She stomped her feet coquettishly and continued to show off her new dress to Wu Xiuyun.

Bai Lu, who had been watching quietly, couldn't help but sigh in her heart. The tactics were indeed different between men and women.

After a while, Bai Lu called Wu Xiuyun aside and asked her to wait for a moment. She then went into the kitchen to make some hot water for her to wash her face.

While waiting for the water to heat up, Bai Lu chatted with Wu Xiuyun in the main house. There was a long bench in the front yard, but the main house was more considerate for receiving guests.

Wu Xiuyun sat down, and Bai Lu poured her a cup of tea, using the tea leaves brought back from the Xiao family village.

Tea from a hundred-year-old tree, very fragrant.

Wu Xiuyun and Yu Fugui had been selling fruit for many years. Not to mention the larger markets, they had met various small vendors in the towns. They were also discerning.

Without tasting the tea, just the aroma alone indicated that it was a good quality tea. Wu Xiuyun smiled, "Why be so polite with me? If you have something to say, just say it. Auntie Wu won't stand on ceremony with you."

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