Chapter 6: The God of Death Tells a Story

Suisui had never heard a story before, so she was naturally excited. She nodded obediently and, fearing that the system might not hear her, quickly spoke in her mind.

[Ready, Lele!]

During the day, the system had told Suisui that their communication should be kept within her mind to avoid detection by others. No matter what happened, they must never let anyone know about Lele’s existence! Suisui had solemnly promised.

However, children often forget things and are not always mindful, so they can easily reveal their secrets. For instance, her earlier nodding went unnoticed by Feng Xuanrui, who was turned away, wiping his tears, or he might have been curious.

Of course, the system was reluctant to scold Suisui, but it had to remind her.

[In the future, just speak with Lele in your mind. Don’t nod, or people might see.]

If someone saw, both she and Lala might be in danger!

Suisui kept this in mind. After realizing this, she tried to nod but remembered she shouldn’t and thus pursed her lips tightly, not daring to make a sound.

There were two preserved fruits, and Suisui had only taken a small bite. Seeing Feng Xuanrui secretly crying, Suisui decided to move closer to him.

Feng Xuanrui, still irritated and wondering why his servants hadn’t arrived, felt someone approaching. It was small but warm.

He turned to find Suisui’s dirty little face, her bright eyes, and a piece of preserved fruit being offered to him.

Suisui looked at him eagerly and softly said, “Brother, you eat too.”

Her timid and gentle voice had a magical healing effect. Feng Xuanrui felt his heart soften a bit, wiping his face roughly, and feigning a stern tone, said, “I’m fine. I don’t need to eat. You eat quickly.”

Suisui, undeterred by his words, obediently held out the fruit to him, looking up expectantly.

Feng Xuanrui was indeed hungry, but he wanted to take care of his sister. Previously, preserved fruit was just a treat after taking medicine, but now it was their dinner.

The bitter taste in his heart grew stronger, and Feng Xuanrui felt his eyes well up again.

Oh no! He felt like crying again!

Trying to control himself, he quickly popped the fruit into his mouth, forced down his tears as the sweetness burst in his mouth.

Seeing Feng Xuanrui eating, Suisui smiled happily. “Brother, it’s delicious.”

Proudly, Feng Xuanrui lifted his chin, even his disheveled appearance shone with a bit of brilliance. “Of course, it’s from the palace!”

Afterward, he glanced at his shabby appearance and then at Suisui’s face like a flowered kitten. Swallowing the fruit, he said, “When I take you home, you can have anything you want!”

Home.

The word was alluring, but Suisui no longer had a home. Her uncle and aunt had abandoned her. Even if she had a home, there wouldn’t be such delicious treats. Even if there were, they wouldn’t be given to her. She was a burden, a child without a father, an unwanted existence.

Thinking of this, Suisui lowered her head sadly, hugging her knees tightly and pulling her clothes closer.

But it’s okay.

Suisui comforted herself. She was used to it. Meeting such a kind brother and being cared for so gently, even if just for a day, was enough.

Feng Xuanrui, unfamiliar with the emotions of children, thought Suisui’s lowered head meant she was tired. He gently patted her head. “Sleep. After a good rest, we’ll go home.”

His comforting words soon helped Suisui calm down. In her mind, she whispered to the system, [Lele, let’s listen to a story together.]

The system had been waiting for a long time and was displeased that Feng Xuanrui had stolen the spotlight. Hearing Suisui’s request, it quickly responded with affection.

[Alright, I’m coming!~]

The system clicked to randomly select a storyteller, and three seconds later, a figure appeared in Suisui’s consciousness.

Upon seeing the figure’s details, the system felt its vision darken.

Warlord—Bai Qi.

No way?

Wasn’t this supposed to be a children’s story channel?

Bai Qi telling a children’s story?

Was this a ghost story?

Suisui didn’t know who Bai Qi was. She only saw a tall and imposing uncle who looked even larger and more formidable than the strongest uncle in her village. His gaze was intimidating and filled with a fearsome light.

Suisui, feeling more scared, hugged herself tighter.

Seeing this, the system felt a pang of sympathy.

[Suisui, don’t be afraid. He won’t hurt you. He is... Uncle Bai Qi, here to tell you a story today.]

The system thought: Fortunately, their system has protective mechanisms. Even if the grand figures don’t want to, they can’t say anything too harsh.

After all, the system does appropriate shielding!

However, the God of Death didn’t look too pleased.

The system had to remind Bai Qi of the rules once again. Storytelling rewards were considerable, with benefits accumulating for oneself, one’s family, and future generations.

Though each amount of merit might be small, it adds up!

Bai Qi, who had definitely read the system rules, was prepared. However, he hadn’t expected the children to be so young. He had to adapt his prepared story accordingly.

Clearing his throat, Bai Qi began in a deep voice.

[Today, Uncle will tell you a story: How to fit four hundred thousand little friends into a pit.]

System: ???

**Uncle Bai Qi is very gentle.**

**—Suisui’s Journal**

**If you like it, please add to favorites and cast your votes!**

Next Chapter▶▶

  Chapter 4: Brother Will Take You Down the Mountain

"Smell better?"

Hearing Feng Xuanrui's comment, Suisui, who was trying to comfort him, blinked and looked confused. After a moment, she realized that lying in the chicken coop all morning had left her smelling less than pleasant. She was used to it, but it seemed that her brother was not.

Feeling a rare sense of embarrassment, Suisui awkwardly pulled her head back from where it had been resting near Feng Xuanrui's foot.

Seeing the girl's actions, Feng Xuanrui felt regretful. "Why did I say that? Damn my mouth!" 

Feng Xuanrui tried to salvage the situation, "Suisui, actually, you don't smell too bad."

This statement left both Feng Xuanrui and Suisui, along with the system, in an awkward silence.

After a long pause, Feng Xuanrui broke the silence, "Suisui, is your full name really Suisui? What is your family name?"

Realizing his mistake, Feng Xuanrui wanted to correct himself. Suisui had said she had no parents; why ask about her family name?

Before he could rectify it, Suisui responded with a puzzled nod, "Yes, it's Suisui. My aunt said it's better to be '碎' (shattered), so they call me Suisui. Sometimes they also call me Suixia."

Not "Suisui," but "Shattered"? Who gives a child such a name?

Feng Xuanrui had heard of the saying that "common names are easy to raise," but that usually related to names involving strong animals. In the capital, families avoided using characters like "瓶" (bottle) or "镜" (mirror) in names, fearing they might be fragile and the child might not thrive.

Feng Xuanrui grew even angrier, his delicate face puffed up in indignation. Suisui, puzzled, tilted her head and looked at him.

Seeing her clean eyes, Feng Xuanrui decided it was better not to burden her with such thoughts. He would let those people in the capital handle their own issues when he returned.

After a moment of contemplation, Feng Xuanrui cleared his throat and said solemnly, "Suisui, don't listen to your aunt's nonsense. She’s ignorant and only spouts rubbish. Your name means 'eternally youthful,' as in the years passing by happily without sorrow. Do you remember?"

Feng Xuanrui’s explanation was beyond Suisui’s understanding. She tried hard to process his words but still struggled. Nevertheless, she nodded obediently, though her confidence was lacking, "I... didn’t remember everything, brother. Please don’t think Suisui is dumb. I’ll try hard to remember."

The repeated “brother” made Feng Xuanrui feel emotionally overwhelmed. He raised his hand, his dislike evident, but he couldn’t help but gently pat Suisui’s dry, unevenly cut hair. "It’s alright. The days are long, and I’ll teach you slowly."

Looking at the weather, Feng Xuanrui sighed, "But Suisui, we need to figure out how to leave this place."

Suisui also realized the urgency and her face turned serious, "Yes, there are wolves in the back mountain. We’re too small and might not be enough to satisfy them."

Hearing this, Feng Xuanrui scoffed, "Wolves? What’s so scary about them? I even killed one last autumn; it's no big deal..."

Before he could finish, rustling sounds came from the nearby bushes, cutting off his words. 

Suisui turned pale with fear. Her face was already covered in bloodstains and dirt, making her look pitiful and even more so when her face turned white.

Just as Feng Xuanrui was about to speak, Suisui suddenly moved in front of him, spreading her weak arms and saying in a low, trembling voice, "Brother, Suisui will protect you. You go first!"

Her voice was quivering, and her legs were so weak she could barely stand.

Feng Xuanrui, though scared himself, was touched and helpless seeing Suisui's tiny frame blocking him. At only ten years old, he knew that a gentleman should not let a girl protect him. When danger approached, it should be his duty to protect her!

Feng Xuanrui steeled himself, reminding himself that he had faced wolves before and had nothing to fear.

But his weak foot, which ached with every movement, made his expression worsen.

Not hearing any movement behind them, Suisui anxiously called out, "Brother?"

Her soft voice calmed Feng Xuanrui’s internal turmoil. He took a deep breath and responded, "I’m here."

Whether to comfort Suisui or encourage himself, Feng Xuanrui continued, "Suisui, I’m here."

Suisui felt reassured by his words, though her original intention was to block the danger so her brother could escape. Aside from Lele, who sang lullabies to her and gently called her "baby," Suisui had never met anyone as kind.

Such a gentle person… she needed to protect him!

Determined, Suisui’s resolve strengthened, and her voice steadied, "Brother, you go quickly. I can hold them off. I do a lot of work and have plenty of strength!"

Hearing this, Feng Xuanrui rolled his eyes, "With your small frame, you wouldn’t even be able to handle a wolf bite."

The system was infuriated, but Suisui considered his words and nodded, "So, brother, you need to run quickly!"

Feng Xuanrui, not willing to give up, gathered nearby stones and branches, preparing to defend himself despite his injured foot.

Suisui was still blocking the way!

Feng Xuanrui thought, what a good little sister. So why would her uncle’s family be so wicked as to not want such a child?

He grumbled, "When I get back to the capital, I’ll crush them together with the stones!"

His words were mumbled and unclear, and Suisui didn’t catch them.

After some rustling in the bushes, a wild chicken emerged. It looked at the two of them with disdain and then sauntered away.

The children: ...

The false alarm didn’t make them feel relieved but rather made them more aware of the dangers of the mountain. 

You never know if the rustling bushes hide a wild chicken or a wolf.

Seeing the small branches around him were too inadequate, Feng Xuanrui asked Suisui to help collect more. Suisui, drenched in sweat and with her thin clothes now soaked, had no shoes and her delicate feet were marked with scars.

Watching her, Feng Xuanrui felt a pang of sadness. He took off his outer garment and draped it over Suisui. "Put this on, gather the branches, and I’ll take you down the mountain."

**To all the dear readers, if you like it, don’t forget to collect and show some love~**

**(End of Chapter)**

Next Chapter▶▶

  Chapter 5: It's Great to Have a Brother

Feng Xuanrui, brimming with bravado, soon realized that using a branch as a walking stick to go down the mountain was much more challenging than it looked. It was especially difficult for someone like him, who had never experienced hardship before.

If he didn’t manage his weight properly, he would stumble and fall after just a few steps. 

Watching Feng Xuanrui fall for the third time, Suisui's face turned pale with fear. "…Brother, should I help you?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Xuanrui laughed dismissively, "Don’t be silly. You’re not even half my height. How could you help me? I can’t even reach you."

Suisui, standing next to Feng Xuanrui, compared their heights carefully. Feng Xuanrui was roughly one and a half times her height. Suisui, slender and small, made a stark contrast next to his robust frame.

Looking up at her brother’s confident face, Suisui nodded obediently, "Yes, brother is too tall."

Her overly obedient demeanor made Feng Xuanrui feel a bit soft-hearted. He reached out and tapped her on the head, "You silly thing, you don’t even realize you’re being deceived."

Feng Xuanrui then paused, realizing that he was essentially tricking this "silly" girl into being his sister. 

Feeling a bit guilty, he quickly reassured himself: since Suisui's uncle didn’t want her and her parents were dead, if he didn’t take her in, she might end up as a beggar.

After adjusting to the difficulty, Feng Xuanrui managed to use the branch to walk for a while. The two of them stopped and started several times until they finally saw the path down the mountain.

Feng Xuanrui cleverly got Suisui to reveal the general direction of her village and deliberately adjusted their route to avoid it. If her cruel uncle’s family wanted her to die on the mountain, returning to their village would be like walking into a trap.

So, they took a different route. Since Feng Xuanrui was unfamiliar with the area and his useless servants had no idea where he was, he decided to look for a rundown hut or temple nearby.

The village Suisui came from was called Hongye Village, a remote village in Qingzhou Prefecture. In the vicinity, there weren’t even any new temples, let alone old ones.

After walking around for most of the day, night fell, and they finally arrived at an unfamiliar village. Suisui’s previous life had all been in Hongye Village, so she was unfamiliar with the outside world.

Noticing Suisui’s nervous expression, Feng Xuanrui realized they were not in her old village, which reassured him.

Their bad luck seemed to have run out as they discovered a dilapidated thatched hut at the edge of the village. The hut was surrounded by overgrown weeds, though it was spring, so the vegetation wasn’t too dense.

After examining it for a while, Feng Xuanrui confirmed that no one was there and took Suisui inside. Despite the hut being almost collapsed, there was a corner where they could take shelter for the night.

Feng Xuanrui thought that if his servants still hadn’t found him by morning, he would send them to the southwest to quarry stones when he returned to the capital.

He sat down carelessly despite the dirt, and Suisui, exhausted and hungry with wounds on her body, realized that they would struggle through the cold spring night without a fire.

So, Suisui began gathering branches, old wood, and weeds to start a fire. After some time, she faced the problem of actually igniting it.

The system saw an opportunity to be useful. 

[Listen to me, Suisui. We’ll use the friction method to start a fire. It’s simple!]

[I'll teach you!]

Just as the system finished, Feng Xuanrui pulled out a fire starter from his pocket.

System: ...

Suisui silently thanked Lele in her heart and began to start the fire. They didn’t have much kindling, and Suisui wanted to go out to gather more, but Feng Xuanrui stopped her. "No need. I have thick clothes. I’ll give you some."

He then removed and tossed his padded armor to Suisui.

Suisui, flustered, caught it but didn’t immediately move. She looked up at Feng Xuanrui, "Brother, what about you?"

As she tried to return the armor, Feng Xuanrui pushed it back. "Just wear it. I’m strong and healthy. A little night breeze won’t affect me."

Suisui didn’t quite understand, but she knew her brother cared for her.

How wonderful it is to have a brother!

Suisui had several cousins, but they were either cutting her hair or using slingshots to hit her. Her third cousin once even stripped her of her clothes. Her aunt merely watched, not only not stopping them but also scolding her, saying she was a seductress and would grow up to be a disgrace to the family.

Despite having many cousins, Suisui didn’t like them. She didn’t know what a real brother was like until she met Feng Xuanrui. If she could have a brother, she hoped he would be like him.

Growl!

Having eaten only one meal yesterday and nothing today, Suisui’s stomach finally protested.

Hearing the noise, Feng Xuanrui glanced at Suisui and then began rummaging in his pocket. 

After a while, his face turned dark. Great, the snacks he brought had fallen out.

After searching for a while, he found two preserved fruits, which he had been given by a young apprentice from the imperial physician last month when he was sick and refused medicine. 

He didn’t know if they had gone bad.

Feng Xuanrui, with a grim face, handed the preserved fruits to Suisui.

Suisui didn’t recognize them and looked at her brother with confusion.

Feng Xuanrui nodded toward the fruits, "This is all we have for now. Eat it and get some sleep. We’ll figure something out tomorrow."

Suisui understood and shook her head, "You eat it, brother. Suisui isn’t hungry."

Growl.

Her stomach growled again in protest.

Feng Xuanrui leaned forward and placed the preserved fruit in her hand. "Fine, eat quickly and go to sleep."

Feng Xuanrui was also hungry. As a pampered young master, he had never endured such hardship before. Normally, he would have been crying with his clothes. 

But he couldn’t do that now. If he cried, it would only make Suisui panic.

He held back his tears, though they were hard to control.

Turning his head away, he quickly wiped his tears.

Suisui peeked at her brother’s awkward expression and cautiously took a piece of the preserved fruit, gently tasting it.

It tasted great!

Suisui had never had candy before, so she didn’t know what sweet was. But the sweet flavor was very comforting.

Even just a bite made her feel very satisfied.

Suisui’s beautiful almond eyes widened in delight.

Watching this from the system’s perspective, it felt its heart melting.

Oh no!

The little one is so adorable!

[Suisui, it’s story time before bed. Are you ready to hear a story from your aunt or uncle?]

**Suisui’s Journal**

**(End of Chapter)**

Next Chapter▶▶

 Chapter 506 Worries

Having realized that money meant less to her younger brother than relatives, Chu Ziluo left with a smile on her face.

Meanwhile, Chu Jin had already pulled Zhang Cong aside to discuss how to continue making money in their plans.

Ye Muyu tidied up the matter concerning the children and then entered the eastern wing to place all of Chu Jin's money into the wooden box where the silver coins from the last time Chu Xing had brought over were kept.

Someone from the village came over to deliver lotus roots and fish.

Xingshui Village had two large rivers and the water in the rivers was relatively clean, allowing for some fish to be caught normally. However, the taste of the fish in the river was different from those in the ponds.

But for the villagers, the fish in the ponds were larger, while the fish in the rivers were harder to catch. Normally, they couldn't catch them themselves and had to buy them from the few households that were good at fishing.

The fish in the ponds were divided evenly every year and they were caught four times a year. If there was a disaster, they would catch fish more frequently.

However, in recent years, the village had been experiencing good weather, so the number of times had been set.

As Ye Muyu approached the door, the village head's eldest son, Li Shun, had already left with his eldest son.

Glancing at the bucket of fish, most of them were grass carp and crucian carp, which were the most common types of fish in the river.

"Madam, the village head sent three crucian carp and two grass carp." Zhang Shu said the quantity and added, "There are also seven or eight lotus roots. The lotus roots grew well this year and the master instructed me to buy some last time."

"He said boiling soup with lotus roots is good for Madam's health, but Madam can't eat them raw and can't eat the lotus seed, they are cold in nature."

"Madam, I'll go wash the lotus roots now."

"Okay." Ye Muyu hadn't expected that Chu Heng would be so attentive to the uses of each ingredient, remembering clearly which ones she couldn't eat.

If she didn't know any better, she would have thought he had specifically looked up a book for it.

Ye Muyu's expression was slightly stunned. She pursed her lips, and for some reason, her mind was filled with an image of Chu Heng sitting in the study, earnestly flipping through books.

Chu Heng in that state looked particularly earnest.

They say earnest men are the most handsome. Ye Muyu had to admit this.

Her cheeks were slightly flushed, and she let out a sigh from her chest, silently looking out at the wide road outside the courtyard and the fields, her thoughts wandering: I wonder where Chu Heng is now and how things are going.

After Zhang Shu finished washing the lotus roots, he put them in a wooden barrel in the well to preserve them at a low temperature, ensuring they would be fresher the next day.

As for the fish, they were put in a basin first to be kept alive.

Dinner was eaten early, and it wasn't yet dark outside. Ye Muyu and Hu Shi sat together in the main hall, continuing to work on the carriage curtains.

Zhang Shu was responsible for feeding the chickens and cows with fodder, cleaning the cowshed, courtyard, and so on.

Chu Ziluo also helped Ye Muyu with needlework.

Chu Jin, who had lost his savings, was currently working hard on his drawings.

The exams that Chu Heng had promised were postponed due to his absence.

Time slowly passed amidst everyone's busyness and the moon climbed up at some point, while oil lamps were also lit and the night grew deeper.

In the following days,

Ye Muyu remained busy at home.

As promised, Luo Qisheng sent over silk clothes the next day, two sets for each person in the family, all of which fit well, saving Ye Muyu the trouble of making clothes.

He also sent two sets of clothes each to Chu Zhiwen and Chu Liushi at the old house.

Ye Muyu only said that they were brought back from Hangzhou by Chu Heng, specially selected good fabrics.

Chu Liushi felt a little better upon seeing her son's filial piety, despite her worries about Chu Qingxiang's marriage.

Next Chapter ▶▶

 Chapter 505 Lost out

"Mother, how can you doubt me? Your good son, I really didn't lie. If you don't believe me, you can go ask Aunt Wu." Chu Jin was very confident, not feeling guilty at all. He wasn't stupid he deliberately sold the bracelet at a higher price to prevent Wu Huzi from regretting it, so naturally he needed a witness.

The fact proved that this decision was very correct.

Glancing surreptitiously at his mother, who didn't seem angry anymore, he breathed a sigh of relief.

It seemed that his mother was worried he would get into trouble, not truly upset about him selling the bracelet, Chu Jin thought to himself.

With this understanding, Chu Jin felt relieved and in a better mood than ever. As long as his mother wasn't angry, he could focus on developing his hobbies. Thinking about how soon he would be able to exchange his saved silver for gold, he felt excited.

"This matter cannot be left like this." Ye Muyu stood up and tapped the ruler.

Chu Jin's relieved heart was suddenly lifted again feeling like he had been too happy too soon.

Sure enough, the next moment, he heard Ye Muyu say softly, "Since you don't want the bracelet then return the money to mother."

"Come on, Ziluo, take mother to find your brother's money box!"

"Ah, mother, please don't hit me!" Chu Jin hurriedly chased after her and hugged her legs, wailing.

Seeing him like this, how could Ye Muyu agree? She forcibly took Chu Ziluo and found the wooden box where Chu Jin had hidden his silver.

She left Chu Jin with only ten copper coins, confiscating the rest.

Seeing his supposedly well-hidden secret stash of money being found, Chu Jin was momentarily stunned. He murmured, "This is impossible, I hid it very well how did mother find out?"

At this moment, Ye Muyu had already left with the money box in her arms.

Chu Ziluo, still in the room, sighed softly after hearing her brother's words and shook her head. "Brother, do you really think mother doesn't know that you're saving silver?"

"I don't believe it. Next time, I'll find an even better hiding place and mother definitely won't find it." Chu Jin said defiantly and patted his chest to assure her.

Glancing at her silly little brother, Chu Ziluo raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Alright, I bet mother will still find it next time."

"Humph, this time I'll find a safer place and mother definitely won't find it!" Chu Jin said indignantly.

Seeing her brother's attention clearly diverted, Chu Ziluo asked curiously, "Brother, now that your money has been taken, do you still have any left to hide?"

"Don't mention my sadness, I'm so sad." Chu Jin immediately put on a sorrowful expression.

Chu Ziluo was slightly surprised, "Are you really sad?"

Chu Jin had already started counting on his fingers, "I was only one silver coin and five copper coins away from exchanging for a small piece of gold!"

"It looks like I'll have to start saving again."

"Oh right, sister, remember to remind me earlier next time. This time was a mistake, I didn't expect mother to be so ruthless. Luckily, she left me ten coins." Chu Jin was happy and then sad in turns.

"My throat is sore from coughing, but I didn't see you listening." Chu Ziluo rolled her eyes.

Chu Jin waved his hand, "Sister, you don't understand. This time I made a mistake but I definitely won't make the same mistake next time."

"Then you better be careful next time." Seeing her brother's thick-skinned nature, Chu Ziluo didn't believe he could fool their mother. It was just their mother deliberately indulging him. But seeing her brother gradually forget about this incident without making their mother angry, she felt relieved.

It turned out that her brother just liked shiny things, like gold, and wasn't really greedy.

Next Chapter ▶▶

 Chapter 107: Choice

Next Chapter ▶▶

 Chapter 232: The Plan Falls Through, Mo Fu Goes to School (7)

The small furry ball, just the size of a palm, looked very weak as it squirmed on the ground, emitting a faint cry.

Mo Yan quickly picked up the little ball and, upon closer inspection, angrily glared at Xiao Hua. "How did you manage to bring someone else's kitten back?"

No, wait, how could there be kittens in the mountains? But this little creature looked exactly like a kitten. Could it be a wild kitten?

Xiao Hua rolled its eyes and whimpered, "Not a kitten, it's a tiger cub, a tiger cub!"

Mo Yan had no idea what it was saying. She carefully held the kitten in her arms and, seeing that its eyes hadn't even opened yet, scolded Xiao Hua, "It's just born. Without milk to drink, it won't survive. Hurry and take it back."

Normally, Xiao Hua would obediently take it back, but this time, it seemed to have not heard her and dashed down the mountain as if ignoring her, leaving Mo Yan stomping her feet in anger.

"Yan Yan, this kitten is so cute, why don't you keep it?" Liu Tinglan happily touched the kitten's soft fur. "Maybe Xiao Hua was feeling lonely and found itself a companion."

That guy feels lonely?

Mo Yan rolled her eyes. Looking at the little ball in her arms, her heart softened. Leaving it here would almost certainly mean death. For now, she could only take it home temporarily.

But the kitten was too young to eat. Seeing it hungry and meowing, Mo Yan became anxious. She pinched Xiao Hua's ear to make it take the kitten back.

But this time, Xiao Hua was determined. It just lay in its nest and refused to move. When Mo Yan urged it, it even turned its back on her.

Mo Yan was irritated, but with Zhen'er's reminder, she thought of letting the little one suckle from the cow.

The calves hadn't been weaned yet, and the cow had been eating and drinking well lately, so its milk supply was abundant.

Mo Yan brought the kitten's mouth close to the cow's udder. Smelling the scent of milk, the kitten opened its mouth and eagerly began to suckle.

The cow was very docile. Plus, Mo Yan gave it spring water to drink every day, so it recognized her and allowed her actions, standing still obediently.

After the kitten had a good meal, its tiny, soft body curled up into a ball and fell asleep contentedly in Mo Yan's arms.

The little one was very cute and won the affection of the whole family. Mo Yan even considered adopting it. But since it was brought back by Xiao Hua, its mother might be searching for it everywhere in the mountains. She couldn't be so selfish, even if the other party was just a wild cat.

However, no matter how Mo Yan persuaded Xiao Hua, it refused to take the kitten back. Eventually, it slipped into the mountains and didn't come back.

Watching this struggle between human and dog, Liu Tinglan couldn't help but burst into laughter and didn't want to leave. However, two days had already passed, and in the afternoon, her father's carriage would come to pick her up. If she didn't leave, she might not have another chance to come next time.

"Don't worry, if your dad agrees once, he'll agree again. Next time you come, I'll take you for a stroll in the mountains!" Mo Yan comforted her friend.

Liu Tinglan hugged her arm and said with a smile, "That's settled then. If I can't come next time, you have to come to the city to see me."

Mo Yan nodded and said, "If my dad goes to study at the Changshan Academy where your dad is, I'll definitely visit the city often. That way, we'll have more chances to meet."

Early in the morning, Mo Qingze went to the Changshan Academy with gifts and hadn't returned yet. Mo Yan had confidence in her father, but Changshan Academy was different from ordinary schools, so she couldn't help but worry a little.

Although Changshan Academy was a private school, it was presided over by a famous scholar and was the most famous among several private schools. Every examination year, there were no fewer examinees who passed compared to official schools.

Official schools had no connections, and children from poor families couldn't even enter them. But Changshan Academy also had high standards. Without someone to recommend them, it was difficult for someone like Mo Qingze, who wasn't particularly talented, to get in. Of course, even with a recommendation, one still needed real talent and learning to establish oneself at Changshan Academy.

Mo Qingze was intelligent, which was why he became a top scholar at the age of eighteen. Later, he had been teaching in a school, and he hadn't forgotten to study. His foundation was still very solid, which was why Master Liu had taken the initiative to recommend him.

Not long after lunch, the coachman, Lao Fan, came to pick up Liu Tinglan.

Liu Tinglan boarded the carriage reluctantly, holding the snacks Mo Yan had given her, and repeatedly instructed Mo Yan to come see her before finally closing the carriage door.

When the carriage was out of sight, Mo Yan withdrew her gaze and looked towards the village, thinking it was time to settle some scores with certain people...

Next Chapter▶▶

  Chapter 250: Settle a Grudge

The people around occasionally stole glances at her, thinking how young and beautiful she looked! They never expected their boss to be so young and attractive, and talented too. And that aura about her, so confident and charming.

She's such a sight!

Today they were really lucky to catch a glimpse of the boss!

The customers around were discussing.

"I never thought she was Qingyan, so pretty and stylish! No wonder she can design so many beautiful clothes!"

"I really want to go up and ask her for a photo, but I'm afraid of bothering her!"

"She seems aloof, but when she talks to the manager, she's very polite! What kind of boss is she? No airs at all."

"I heard that QY offers great benefits. After I graduate, I want to work there!"

"I heard that QY has high standards. Even ordinary undergraduates can't get in. The designer who won the first prize before, Yin Panpan, graduated from a prestigious university!"

Ou Yan noticed one of the gazes around her, lingering on her for a long time. She raised her eyes and happened to meet the gaze of a short-haired girl next to her.

The short-haired girl hesitated, her face turning red.

"Is there something you need?" Ou Yan asked gently.

The short-haired girl blushed even more, hesitated for a moment, then plucked up the courage to walk up, "Hello, Qingyan, I really like design, and I'm your die-hard fan. I'm not here to ask for your autograph or a photo! You can rest assured..."

Ou Yan's gaze softened, "Go ahead."

"Just now, Miss Bai said that you have a sugar daddy outside..." The short-haired girl hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "She said you're the founder of QY, such a big brand, you don't need to rely on a man! If you need a witness, I can testify in court. I saw her defaming and slandering you in front of so many people just now!"

The short-haired girl hurriedly took out a receipt from her bag, the receipt she got from buying something at QY just now, and wrote her number on it, handing it over.

"This is my contact information. If you need me to testify, I can do it anytime!"

"Thank you." Ou Yan smiled, grateful for her kindness, and took it.

"Then, I'll leave if there's nothing else..." Although the short-haired girl really wanted an autograph or a photo, she was afraid of disturbing her, so she could only leave with regret.

"No photo?" Ou Yan suddenly asked.

The short-haired girl was stunned, realizing that Ou Yan was talking to her. She was so excited that she almost jumped up, but she was afraid of attracting attention, so she quickly covered her mouth and nodded repeatedly.

Her idol actually offered to take a photo with her?

Oh my god!

She was so happy, feeling like she was dreaming, with a surreal feeling!

Facing the camera, Ou Yan smiled, cool and handsome.

The girl couldn't stop smiling, and after taking the photo, she hurriedly said, "Thank you, thank you! I promise not to share this photo!"

Ou Yan picked up a piece of paper next to the computer, tore off a piece casually, and signed her name, Qingyan.

"For you."

The short-haired girl stood still, realizing that Ou Yan had also given her an autograph, and couldn't help but shout excitedly, "Ah!"

This scream attracted several hot gazes around!

The short-haired girl hurriedly covered her mouth, but the smile in her eyes betrayed her. She was so happy that she endured it for a while, until the gazes around her disappeared, before she stepped forward and bent down to pick up Ou Yan's autograph, thanking her excitedly.

Ou Yan watched her leave, her lips curling up.

After a while, Ou Yan planned to go back to the company. Before she even stepped out of the door, someone stepped on her foot and bumped into her shoulder.

The pain in her foot, and the collision with her, made the girl look haughty and aloof, dressed like a rich girl, not only did she not apologize, but she also looked at Ou Yan's shoes and clothes, seeing no brand logos, and her eyes showed a hint of disdain.

She said to her long-haired friend next to her, "The clothes at QY don't look that great either. After going around, there's not a single one worth swiping my card for."

"Need your friend to apologize for you since you can't grow a mouth?" Ou Yan's voice rang out.

The long-haired girl turned around, seeing Ou Yan, and thought that she accidentally stepped on her just now, and quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, were you referring to me? There are too many people, and I didn't pay attention for a moment. I'm sorry!"

Ou Yan looked at the rich girl, she was wearing a dark blue sequined strapless dress, with a light blue suit jacket draped over it, and wearing a peculiarly shaped blue sapphire necklace, her brown curly hair looked elegant and classy, and she looked like a rich family's daughter. She didn't expect her to have such poor manners.

"Don't you have a mouth? Do you need your friend to apologize for you?"

Hearing Ou Yan's words, the rich girl raised a smile, politely asking, "Do you know who I am?"

"Of course I do." Ou Yan smirked coldly, "Someone who steps on others and bumps into them without intending to apologize."

Ou Yan's aura was much stronger than hers, even though she didn't have any brand logos all over her body, but her overall demeanor and face, easily surpassed her by several levels.

The rich girl didn't want to waste time with her, smiled condescendingly, "Sorry, okay?"

"Did no one teach you what a sincere apology looks like from childhood?" Ou Yan's voice came again.

The rich girl didn't expect this girl to be so difficult to deal with, smiled and asked, "Do you know what I'm wearing?"

▶▶After breaking off the engagement, Mr. Si chased his wife to the crematorium!