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

"I'm not an expert, but I'm willing to try."

Ye Qingqing looked at him with a fake smile, "Young Master Zhao also knows about farming?"

Zhao Yuanlang paused for a moment after being asked that question, then chuckled.

"I don't know much about it, but in the past two years my family has bought some farmland, and I often hear the farm manager talk about the land."

Miss Jane chimed in from the side,

"Young Master Zhao's family has a large business. If Qingqing wants to send your wild vegetables to the prefectural city, asking Young Master Zhao for help is definitely the right thing to do."

Zhao Yuanlang smiled at her, and said demurely,

"If Miss Ye is willing, I will host a banquet another day to have a chat with you."

Want to ask me out?

Ha ha……

"Auntie, eat more! Don't just talk!"

Ye Qingqing didn't respond to him. Instead, she turned and placed a piece of meat on Miss Zhen's plate before saying with a half-smile,

"I'm sorry, Mr. Zhao, I'm busy."

Miss Zhen secretly gave her a wink.

Seeing that she was absent-minded and looked impatient, I felt really anxious for her.

Even a fool could see that Zhao Yuanlang had a thing for Qingqing, so why was she so indifferent to him?

You should know that the Zhao family holds a unique position in the town. His grandfather was a high-ranking official of the third rank in the capital, who had just retired and returned to his hometown a few days ago.

In the provincial capital, the Zhao family was a prominent and influential clan, with many of its members holding important positions in the capital and the provincial government.

Miss Zhen learned that Zhao Yuanlang was the eldest grandson of Old Master Zhao's lineage. He used to be an official in the provincial government, but his grandfather wanted to return to his hometown to retire, so he resigned and accompanied him back to the town.

Zhao Yuanlang was born into a noble family, so his social standing and wealth were naturally exceptional. He even gave up a provincial government official position to accompany his grandfather back to his hometown. Such a filial son must be a virtuous and talented gentleman.

He is also handsome and refined. If Qingqing could marry into such a family, wouldn't she become the young mistress of a prestigious family?

Miss Zhen had an idea and wanted to bring them together.

Ye Qingqing was so drunk that she couldn't sit still. Just as she was thinking about how to get away, she caught a glimpse of someone coming in through the door.

Ye Dazhuang!

You've finally arrived, brother!

Ye Qingqing looked over eagerly, smiled at him, and said, "Brother Dazhuang, you've come to pick me up?"

"Um."

Ye Dazhuang narrowed his eyes slightly and saw Zhao Yuanlang the moment he entered.

A hint of wariness and hostility instantly welled up in those deep eyes.

Zhao Yuanlang also saw him, and his hand holding the wine cup paused slightly.

His gaze swept over Ye Dazhuang, and his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

That night, he had seen this person next to Ye Qingqing. He had heard Ye Qingqing call him "brother". This person had an extraordinary appearance, with a hint of ruthlessness between his brows. Although his clothes were ordinary, he did not seem like an ordinary person.

But the way he looked at Ye Qingqing wasn't the way an older brother would look at her!

What man doesn't know men?

Zhao Yuanlang sneered inwardly. So what if he was good-looking?

Who are you to be able to follow Ye Qingqing, a country girl?

"Big Zhuang, come here." Ye Qingqing jumped up and waved to him repeatedly.

"You've finally arrived! I had something I wanted to tell you... I couldn't find you anywhere, so I came to see Aunt Zhen first."

She spoke quickly and naturally, as if she had been waiting for someone for a long time. She walked over to Ye Dazhuang in a few steps, looking very friendly.

"Aunt Zhen, I'm sorry, I forgot I have something to do at the shop, I have to go back first."

Aunt Zhen glanced at Zhao Yuanlang secretly, her smile somewhat awkward. "Really? Then I won't keep you any longer, go back quickly."

To everyone's surprise, Ye Dazhuang didn't move!

He didn't move!

Ye Qingqing inwardly gasped. What do you mean by this, brother?

Ye Dazhuang's gaze passed over Ye Qingqing's shoulder and landed on Zhao Yuanlang. His voice was icy as he spoke.

"Qingqing, who is this?"

"Oh, Young Master Zhao... you mean the young master who swapped shops with our family? Brother Dazhuang, have you forgotten? He's Aunt Zhen's friend."

Ye Qingqing answered casually, then turned and nodded to Zhao Yuanlang, "Young Master Zhao, I have something to attend to at home, so I'll be leaving now."

Zhao Yuanlang put down his wine cup, stood up, and said calmly with a polite smile,

"Please take care, Miss Ye. Let's meet again another day."

"Big Zhuang, let's go!"

Ye Qingqing gave a perfunctory "hmm" and pulled Ye Dazhuang's sleeve to walk out.

Ye Dazhuang was pulled along by her for a few steps, and before leaving, he looked back at Zhao Yuanlang one last time.

Zhao Yuanlang's smile faded for a moment, but he quickly turned away and resumed his elegant demeanor.

"Miss Zhen, it seems this Miss Qingqing doesn't have a very good impression of me!"

"What nonsense!"

Miss Zhen watched this scene from the side, sighed inwardly, waved her hand, and forced a smile, saying vaguely,

"That girl has a quick temper, that's just how she is! Please don't take it to heart, Young Master Zhao."

This matchmaking matter is probably going to be difficult.

A glint flashed in Zhao Yuanlang's eyes, and he suddenly laughed loudly.

"How could that be! Miss Zhen is too kind. I have a very good impression of Miss Qingqing and I am eager to get closer to her... If there is an opportunity in the future, I would be grateful if Miss Zhen could put in a good word for me in front of Miss Qingqing."

……

A cold wind hit me as soon as I stepped outside.

Ye Qingqing loosened Ye Dazhuang's sleeve and let out a long sigh of relief.

"My goodness! We're finally out! That young master Zhao is so long-winded, he keeps rambling on and on. If we had stayed any longer, my ears would have been sore."

Ye Dazhuang took a few steps in silence, then suddenly looked up and asked in a low voice,

"How did that person end up drinking with you?"

Ye Qingqing scratched her head and said nonchalantly,

"Aunt Zhen invited him to stay, not because I wanted to drink with him. Aunt Zhen said he's a regular at the shop, and if someone invites him to have a drink, can I just kick him out?"

Ye Dazhuang pursed his lips and remained silent.

After taking a few more steps, he suddenly stepped forward and blocked Ye Qingqing's path, saying with displeasure,

"The way he's looking at you is weird."

Ye Qingqing paused, "What's wrong with your eyes? I don't see anything wrong with them."

Ye Dazhuang frowned.

Seeing his sullen expression, Ye Qingqing suddenly felt a surge of anger.

She herself didn't know where this anger came from, but she just felt uneasy.

"I haven't even said anything to you yet, where have you been all afternoon?"

Ye Qingqing changed the subject, her tone tinged with reproach, "You weren't in the shop when I came out. You just disappeared without a word. I thought you'd been carried off by wolves!"

A glint flashed in Ye Dazhuang's eyes. He lowered his eyelids and said seemingly casually,

"I didn't go anywhere, I just went out for a walk."

"Went around?"

Ye Qingqing crossed her arms and asked, "Where did you go?"

"...I just wandered around."

Ye Qingqing took a deep breath. "Ye Dazhuang, can't you just say what you mean? Stop stammering, do you think you're some kind of refined lady?"

Ye Dazhuang was taken aback by her use of the phrase "a lady from a respectable family." His lips twitched, and after a long pause, he managed to utter a single sentence.

"I didn't go anywhere, I just wandered around."