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Jiang Ruining didn't go into the pharmacy across the street; she only glanced inside as she passed by.

And that glance was caught by a pair of shrewd and beautiful eyes.

The young man beside the regent is certainly no ordinary person.

This young man clearly knows that handsome man from Tong'an Hall, Li, so his status must be noble... If she can become husband and wife with him, he must give her an explanation. She doesn't need any title, just a child, and she can use his background to do her own business!

Thinking of this, her red lips slowly curved into a smile: "Go and make arrangements. Tonight, I must have the young master from Tong'an Hall come and have a chat with him!" She paused, "Be polite, and don't hurt him."

The attendant beside him replied in a low voice, "Yes, I understand."

Jiang Ruining did not go straight back to the inn.

I asked a few passersby for recommendations on cheap and delicious restaurants. I've spent all my money hiring skilled cooks, so I don't have much left and can't afford to go to fancy restaurants.

hold on.

Once her father comes back, she shouldn't be so poor anymore.

We chose the most recommended restaurant, which was quite crowded and already full. We called Eleven Crane to sit with us under the shade outside: "Boss, two bowls of our signature braised noodles, and two side dishes, one meat and one vegetable. You can cook whatever you like!"

The proprietress greeted them with a warm smile and first served a plate of peanuts: "Please wait a moment, they'll be right there!"

Eleven Cranes sat down, wary of their surroundings.

Seeing his grandfather and brothers coming over, he stood up again.

Jiang Ruining stood up, bowed, and sat down again. If Shiyihe wanted to stand, he could stand; it was the rules between master and servant, and it wasn't her place to speak.

Shi An was quick-witted; he wiped the seat opposite Jiang Ruining's desk and invited his master to sit down.

Jiang Ruining spoke to him with the same tone and manner one would use to address a stranger, and said politely, "Sir, there is a seat available here."

The ten men acted swiftly, each occupying a table, and they took over all of them!

"There are no seats left!"

The proprietress stood at the doorway, her hands clasped together in a hurried manner.

Jiang Ruining really wanted to yell at them for being childish, sick, and delaying his business, but he took a deep breath and forced himself to hold back, telling himself: You can't control them, and you don't want to be ridiculed in public again!

He lowered his eyes and remained silent.

People with power and influence can do whatever they want. She just needs to eat, since she's shared tables with others before in modern times!

Once Shi An and his companions realized they had achieved their goal, they immediately and obediently sat down at a table together.

Eleven Crane was pulled to sit at the next table.

At dinner time, the small restaurant was very busy, and the husband and wife team were extremely busy, so the food wasn't served very quickly.

Fortunately, the sun was already setting, and although it was hot, there was a cross breeze, so it was bearable.

Jiang Ruining pretended not to know them and went about her business. While waiting for her noodles, she went to a candied fruit shop to buy some snacks. On her way back, she was approached by a bold young woman.

The young woman's delicate face was flushed: "My lord, would you be willing to go boating with me tomorrow?"

I just finished speaking.

Her gaze inadvertently drifted past the handsome young man's shoulder and met a face so beautiful it was almost otherworldly. But she felt no amazement whatsoever, nor dared she feel even the slightest bit of attraction, because that man's eyes were terrifying!

It was eerie and sinister, as if it wanted to skin her alive and pull out her tendons!

She was so frightened that she shuddered.

Jiang Ruining was approached and invited out by a girl on the street.

I was a little stunned, but also a little amused.

After all, it's my first time doing this.

But I definitely can't agree to that!

After all, she's a girl! She can't afford to give anyone the wrong impression!

"I'm sorry, I'm here on business and don't have time to sightsee."

The young woman was clearly disappointed after being rejected. She wanted to say something more, but the man behind the young man kept staring at her as if he would execute her if she said another word. He then handed her a bag of warm pastries, saying, "I hope everything goes well for you. These are some snacks for you."

Jiang Ruining was forced to carry a bag of pastries, watching the young woman run away as if her life depended on it, his eyes full of confusion.

What does that mean?

Her expression of rejection... was frightening?

Turning around to walk back, he came face to face with Xiao Che's expressionless face and his gloomy, murderous eyes, and was speechless.

She just said one extra thing, didn't she?

He's already made his sarcastic remarks, what more does he want? Why is he still giving me attitude? Is there something wrong with this guy?

If they offered takeout service, she wouldn't want to sit with him!

Sit back down.

I opened the oil paper package containing the pastries and took a look to see what kind of snacks they were. They smelled strangely delicious.

Upon seeing it, I laughed.

It's a wife cake!

The way women of this era express their love is so straightforward!

Xiao Che stared at the package of pastries, his brow furrowing slightly.

Shi An approached, "Miss, I haven't eaten anything since this morning, and I'm feeling a bit dizzy from hunger. Could you give me some snacks?"

Jiang Ruining wrapped up the pastries and shook her head in refusal: "We're not close. If you get sick from eating them, I can't afford to pay for it."

Shi An: "..."

They've already been categorized as "unfamiliar," so it seems that what I said really offended them!

But does the master know that he has offended the young lady?

She glanced at her master.

Got it!

His eyes showed incomprehension.

It seems they don't know!

The proprietress brought over the noodles and stir-fried vegetables.

Jiang Ruining lowered her head and ate her noodles.

The dough was a bit firm, and the texture was just average.

The dish was made with scrambled eggs and minced meat, with only a small amount of minced ginger added, resulting in a strong meaty smell.

A plate of stir-fried vegetables, bland and tasteless.

Even a plate of cold-cut meat tastes fishy.

For someone who enjoys a wide variety of modern flavors, this was really not very tasty.

Xiao Che frowned as she took a bite, and said, "If you can't eat it, then don't."

Jiang Ruining did not respond.

Why won't you eat?

We can't let it all go to waste.

Xiao Che was completely ignored. He couldn't quite describe the feeling, but he had to admit that at this moment, he felt uncomfortable and unmotivated.

This was an experience he had never had before.

He was angry because his self-esteem was hurt, and of course he knew that.

But he had teased her like that before, and although she was angry, she would turn around and grin and come closer to him.

Although she needed his help and protection, he could tell she didn't take it to heart and understood that those words were just... playful banter. But when she was blocked on the stairs, which was dangerous, she didn't seem to want to turn back for help.

He didn't understand why she was suddenly so angry.

It was just a normal bickering.

Jiang Ruining finished serving the noodles, but didn't eat the stir-fried vegetables and cold cuts. Xiao Che then brought them to Shi An and the others' table.

They didn't waste any; they ate it all.

Jiang Ruining got up to pay.

Shi'an was incredibly fast; he rushed to pay.

Jiang Ruining gave him her share of the money.

Shi'an couldn't argue with her, so he had no choice but to accept it.

Jiang Ruining returned to the carriage.

I'm a little worried.

She can't drive.

While she was seriously considering whether to ask someone where she could hire a driver, Xiao Che got into the carriage first, and casually pulled her up with him.

Jiang Ruining was speechless.

She straightened her clothes, sat up properly, maintained a grateful smile, kept her eyes straight ahead, and kept her mouth tightly shut.

The evil spirit is sick; don't bother arguing with someone who is sick.

He can sit wherever he wants; he just needs to help drive the carriage back.

The carriage moved forward smoothly.

Jiang Ruining emptied his mind, pretending that he didn't exist.

Xiao Che really couldn't stand her "I have nothing to do with you" attitude!

If it were anyone else, he wouldn't even give them a second glance if they dared to throw such a tantrum.

But he tolerated her!

"How long are you going to stay angry?"