During famine years, I had a divination slip in hand, and my whole family ate chicken, duck, fish, a

Ye Youliang sighed inwardly.

"How can I not worry? You're almost sixteen, and you're always busy with the family. It's really taking a toll on you. How am I going to explain this to... to your mother?"

Seeing his daughter getting closer and closer to Ye Dazhuang, the two were almost inseparable, how could he not be afraid!

What if my daughter, whom I've cherished for over a decade, really gets together with this guy of unknown origin?

He started this blind date idea just to break them up!

"I only need to explain my own affairs to myself."

Ye Qingqing raised an eyebrow and quickly put some food into her father's bowl.

"Dad, it's a great day for the opening, why are you saying all this? Let's eat!"

Ye Youliang gave her a resentful look, but ultimately refrained from mentioning it again.

However, he had already mentioned this to Shuanzi and his wife, and they took it very seriously, readily agreeing to find a suitable family for Er Yatou!

Zhao Lao Er kept his eyes down, focused on gnawing on a chicken leg, but his ears were perked up high.

The eldest and third brothers of the Zhao family exchanged glances, not daring to utter a sound.

Ye Dazhuang's gaze remained fixed on the table for a long time without moving.

He didn't know who he used to be, but he knew he wanted to stay here, to stay by Ye Qingqing's side.

Miss Zhen secretly observed all of this, picked up her teacup, took a sip, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

She turned to Ye Qingqing with a smile and said, "By the way, Er Yatou, didn't you say you had something to discuss with me?"

"Okay, I'll talk to my aunt properly after we eat."

Ye Qingqing gave her a look, then glanced at her older brother and sister-in-law.

"Sister-in-law, the goods in the shop are almost sold out. Today you and your brother go back to the village and bring back more goods tomorrow."

Tonight, Brother Dazhuang and I are staying to watch the shop.

Li Chunyan was still feeling sorry for the bowl of ginseng chicken soup, muttering, "How many years will it take to eat this again?" When she heard that she was to go back, she suddenly became a little anxious.

"No, Er Yatou, why are you calling us back like this?"

What's wrong? She's only been the boss for one day, and Er Ya is already kicking her out?

So what if he can't do accounting...?

Ye Qingqing said indifferently, "Going up the mountain is too tiring, I'm too lazy to go! You should go with your older brother."

Li Chunyan immediately breathed a sigh of relief, "Oh... okay then!"

Ye Qingqing subtly curled her lips into a smile.

I told you to stay with your brother, but you were both fast asleep at night. If someone comes to set fire to the shop, you two will be roasted pigs!

She deliberately stayed in the shop to prepare for the extremely unlucky fortune she had tonight!

With her, Attorney Ye, and Aunt Zhen's assistance, we should be able to turn the tide tonight.

Everyone enjoyed the meal.

The three Zhao brothers rarely had the chance to eat at a fancy restaurant, and before they knew it, they had eaten until their stomachs were round and full, feeling incredibly satisfied.

Ye Dazhuang couldn't help but think of Ye Qingqing, and the food tasted like nothing at all.

After seeing her father, elder brother, and sister-in-law off, before Ye Qingqing could even speak, Miss Zhen pulled her to the window, covered her lips with a handkerchief, and raised her eyebrows teasingly.

"Second daughter, your auntie has a question to ask you from the bottom of her heart... What exactly is going on between you and that big, strong young man?"

Ye Qingqing chuckled, speechless. "What could possibly be between us?"

"Stop talking nonsense! Do you think I can't tell?"

Miss Zhen poked her forehead with her slender fingers and said coquettishly, "What is my background? Others may not be able to see through a man's little thoughts, but I can see through them."

The way that person looks at you is completely different from how they look at anyone else. Don't tell me you didn't notice!

Ye Qingqing paused for a moment, then spoke frankly.

"Aunt Zhen, I won't hide it from you anymore, I have feelings for Brother Dazhuang."

"snort……"

Jane raised an eyebrow triumphantly. "I knew it! She likes you a lot too!"

"But that's all."

Ye Qingqing turned around, gave her a faint smile, and said calmly,

"To be honest, Brother Dazhuang isn't a relative of mine; I picked him up from the woods."

He had suffered a head injury and now doesn't even know who he is... where he came from, whether he has parents, wife, or children—he remembers nothing.

So, he's just staying at my house temporarily, and he'll leave whenever he feels like it.

Aunt, I do have feelings for him, but no matter how much I like someone, I won't gamble my life's happiness on someone of unknown origin.

I'm not love-struck!

Miss Zhen was taken aback for a moment.

I never expected this to happen!

No wonder there was always a sense of restraint between them when they were together.

However, she also truly admired Ye Qingqing. At the age of 15 or 6, she could see things so clearly and think so far ahead!

Miss Zhen smiled helplessly, and grew to value this "niece" even more.

"I thought it could lead to a good marriage. If that's your opinion, then your aunt won't interfere anymore."

Ye Qingqing said casually,

"I like him quite a bit, but that doesn't mean I'm going to throw myself into it."

If one day he remembers who he is, and there's someone at home waiting for him, then what am I?

Second wife? Mistress? I'm a perfectly normal person; I wouldn't do something so foolish.

Miss Zhen stopped smiling, fixed her gaze on her face, and stared at her for a long time before speaking.

"Alright, Second Sister, I knew you were destined for great things! If it were me back then... even if I met a man I truly liked, I probably wouldn't have been as clear-headed as you."

Ye Qingqing smiled without realizing it, and gently took her arm, saying,

"Auntie, don't say that. You didn't have a choice back then, but I did."

A warm feeling welled up in Miss Zhen's heart, and she patted the back of her hand.

"Hey, I'm getting old... I'm not as energetic as you young people anymore!"

"Auntie, there's something else I'd like to ask you for help with."

Ye Qingqing glanced outside and changed the subject.

Miss Jane raised an eyebrow. "Go ahead and say it."

"You know a lot of people in this town, do you know if anyone has recently had a problem with our shop, or tried to find out anything about us?"

Ye Qingqing lowered her voice and whispered, "My shop assistant noticed that there have been idle people loitering in front of our shop all day today. They don't seem like nice guys, so I wanted to find out more, just in case..."

Miss Zhen's expression immediately became serious.

"Trying to target your shop? Did you even see what kind of people they are?"

Ye Qingqing shook her head. "There are several, but the shopkeeper said he couldn't see them clearly. Aunt, you know, my shop sells fresh goods, the only ones in town, and we make a lot of money."

Making big money attracts attention, and attracting attention leads to trouble. That's why I told my older brother and sister-in-law to go back first, to get to the bottom of this matter!

Miss Zhen nodded and pondered for a moment,

"We really need to be careful about this, otherwise... Hmph, do you think I don't know what those thugs in town are capable of?"

I'll look into this for you, Second Sister. If you need anything from me, just let me know.

Ye Qingqing pursed her lips and whispered in her ear,

"Auntie, I really do need your help with something..."