Qi Yu shrugged. He did feel a little guilty, but if you think you can give me attitude because of that, then you're making a big mistake.

“Miss Su, I did see your undergarment and I even touched it, but it was in my wardrobe. I saw it by accident when I was about to change my clothes.”

“I admit that I rented the room to you, and you have the right to use it. Although I had my reasons for opening the closet, it was still my presumption, and I apologize.”

"Whether you want compensation or something, just say the word, and if it's reasonable, I'll compensate you."

After a pause, Qi Yu seemed to remember something and said, "However, there's one thing I need to make clear first: I will absolutely not marry you!"

Qi Yu's earlier words sounded quite reasonable, and Su Yue's anger did indeed subside considerably.

But Qi Yu's final addition ignited the powder keg.

What does "I will never marry you" mean?

She's making herself unable to get married, so she's forcing him on her, acting like she won't marry anyone else. How can he be so shameless?

The number of people who want to marry her could circle Jiangzhou City more than three times!

I've never seen such a despicable man before!

"You really are..."

Su Yue was just about to offer a rebuttal when she was interrupted by a voice coming from outside the door.

"Brother Qi Yu, are you there?" a crisp, clear girl's voice rang out.

Qi Yu glanced at Su Yue, then walked out of the inner room, came to the courtyard gate, opened the gate, and saw Er Niu and Tie Zhu.

"What are you doing here so late?" Qi Yu asked in surprise.

Erniu took out three strings of cash from her bosom and handed them to Qi Yu.

"Brother Qi Yu, this is what Grandpa asked me to give you. He said that's all our family has right now, and we'll pay back the rest slowly!" Er Niu said softly.

Qi Yu frowned as he looked at the three strings of cash in Er Niu's hand. He had never thought of making his family pay it back when he spent that money to redeem Er Niu!

"Erniu, your grandfather is sick and needs money. You should take this money back!" Qi Yu said.

Erniu shook her head and said, "No, Grandpa said the money has to be given to you."

After thinking for a moment, Qi Yu took three strings of coins from Er Niu's hand, then took only one copper coin and immediately stuffed it back into Er Niu's hand.

"I've already taken the money, you can go back now!" Qi Yu tossed the copper coins and laughed.

Before Erniu could say anything more, Qi Yu raised his hand and placed it on Erniu's head, laughing, "Don't think too much about it. Go back. I didn't save you for anything. If you really want to thank someone, thank the lady inside!"

Erniu turned her head and looked into the courtyard, her face full of confusion.

"I don't remember you getting married, brother?"

Qi Yu was speechless; this really was hard to explain!

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Chapter Seven is over

After much persuasion, Erniu and Tiezhu finally went back, and Qi Yu dragged his tired body back to the inner room.

Su Yue didn't touch the lean meat porridge at all, leaving Qi Yu speechless.

"Miss Su, there's no point in getting angry with me! You're the one who'll still go hungry!"

Su Yue didn't turn around, but glanced at the lean meat porridge. She was indeed tempted, as she hadn't eaten anything all day.

But wouldn't it be embarrassing to eat it myself now?

Qi Yu shrugged helplessly and said, "Suit yourself, I've done all I can!"

If it weren't for those twenty taels of silver yesterday, I wouldn't have cared about this woman's life or death.

He had a stern face, very aloof, and looked at me as if I were trash on the ground.

Do I owe her anything?

No, right?

All I did was look at her underwear!

Qi Yu knew that Su Yue disliked him, so he tactfully walked out of the inner room, leaving her the space.

After confirming that Qi Yu had left, Su Yue looked at the bowl of lean meat porridge. It did look quite appetizing, and she was really hungry.

He moved to the bedside, picked up a spoon, scooped up a small spoonful, and put it in his mouth.

Her slightly furrowed brows immediately relaxed, and she looked surprised. This lean meat porridge really was delicious.

Just like the fried rice with eggs yesterday, one bite fills your mouth with the aroma of eggs, leaving a lingering fragrance that you'll never want to leave.

The person isn't much of a character, but the food they prepare is quite good!

One bite after another, and soon the bowl of lean meat porridge was finished.

I put down my bowl and spoon, still feeling a bit unsatisfied, because I was only about 70% full.

After finishing her meal, Su Yue sat cross-legged on the bed to recuperate and heal her injuries.

……

The next morning, Qi Yu changed his clothes and left early.

He was going to the city to buy some meat, and the best meat was, of course, beef and mutton.

After buying the mutton, Qi Yu passed by a pastry shop on his way back and, on a whim, went inside.

When the shop owner saw Qi Yu, he smiled and introduced the pastries to her.

Finally, Qi Yu bought a chestnut pastry that looked good and smelled delicious.

When Qi Yu got home, the sun was already high in the sky, and he saw Su Yue in the yard.

Today she changed her clothes, and her long hair was draped down her back, making her look quite feminine.

Qi Yu didn't think much of it and carried the things to the kitchen.

Thanks to this woman, I was able to redeem Erniu, and I owe her a favor.

Since that's the case, I'll take care of her myself until she recovers and leaves, as a way of repaying her kindness.

Since Qi Yu didn't speak first, Su Yue, with her aloof personality, naturally wouldn't take the initiative to speak either.

Moreover, she is still resentful about what happened yesterday. If she could use her inner energy for the time being, she would have killed him long ago.

She returned yesterday because she had forgotten to take her personal clothing, so she came back and saw Qi Yu waving her undergarment around.

I'm still so angry just thinking about it!

Even one's own parents have never seen or touched such intimate clothing as a bellyband.

But yesterday I was indeed groped by this lecherous man!

And then there's his own feet; when he helped him take off his shoes, he must have touched them.

That bastard!

I really want to kill him!

Soon, wisps of smoke rose from the chimney, and before long, the aroma of the deceased meat wafted over. Su Yue raised an eyebrow and looked in surprise toward the kitchen.

It's rare, if not impossible, for a man, especially a scholar, to cook!

Boom boom boom!

While Su Yue was wondering what was going on, there was a knock on the courtyard gate, interrupting her reverie.

After thinking for a moment, Su Yue got up to open the door.

Pushing open the door sheath and the courtyard gate, a pretty young girl, about sixteen or seventeen years old, stood at the door.

She wore a light blue long dress, her face was adorned with a touch of blush, her eyebrows were as thin as willow leaves, and her eyes were bright and sparkling, carrying a hint of fragility.

Beside her was a maid with her hair in two buns, carrying a box.

Su Yue was slightly taken aback when she saw the girl, but quickly recovered and asked, "Excuse me, who are you...?"

Cheng Xin stared at Su Yue in astonishment, her mouth slightly agape.

She had no idea that Qi Yu was already married!

She originally thought that if Qi Yu was ambitious and had the world in his heart, she wouldn't need him to marry into her family; marrying him wouldn't be out of the question.

But when she saw Su Yue, she had no thoughts at all.

There was a woman in Qi Yu's house, and it was this same woman who opened the door!

"What is your relationship with Qi Yu?" Cheng Xin asked cautiously.

Su Yue frowned, then glanced behind her, snorted coldly, and said, "It's nothing, I'm just staying here temporarily!"

Staying here!?

Cheng Xin blinked and said, "Then..."

Before Cheng Xin could finish speaking, Qi Yu carried the dishes out of the kitchen and called out to Su Yue at the door, "Come and eat. What happened last night was my fault. I shouldn't have taken your undergarment. This meal is my apology to you."

After calling out to Qi Yu, he turned his head and saw that besides Su Yue, there were two other women he didn't recognize. He raised an eyebrow.

"Miss Su, are they your friends?" Qi Yu asked.

Su Yue's face turned ashen again. This bastard dared to bring up the undergarment!

Cheng Xin froze when she heard what Qi Yu had just said. The bellyband was a woman's intimate clothing, and once a girl was a little older, even her father couldn't see it.

But this scholar just said he had this girl's undergarment last night!

It's hard not to think that way after hearing that statement!

They weren't married, but they lived together, and...

Cheng Xin's face flushed red and then turned pale, alternating between shame and anger.

That's so indecent!

If word gets out, this girl's reputation and innocence will be ruined!

Moreover, she never expected Qi Yu to be this kind of person!

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