Fujujiao was so shocked that he almost spat out blood.

Even if she was a virgin in her past life, how could she speak like that?

"Fourth Brother, hasn't been thinking of Sister Meng lately? Sister Meng is here now. Fourth Brother's wish has come true."

Meng Yan's fair face flushed completely, and Fu Si Jin also awkwardly scratched his head, "I...cough cough..."

You know.

Fujujiao tilted her small purse, "I knew it."

Children never lie, Meng Yan was hesitant before she came. Does Fu Si really have me in his heart? But now even her little sister says so.

That must be it then.

Mengyan's blush hadn't faded, but a smile curved her lips. "I came to talk to you about something serious."

"Sit down and tell me about it." As soon as Fu Sijin heard there was something important to discuss, he no longer felt shy. After all, a young woman shouldn't be so embarrassed; he was just an old man.

But at the same time, he also understood that Meng Yan seemed to… have the same thoughts as him.

"Sijin, Qianji Rice Shop is about to be driven out of business by the two of them. They cheat customers with short weights and measures, don't pay back their debts, and these days, people keep going there to make trouble."

"Has your business been affected?"

Meng Yan was taken aback for a moment, but she quickly shook her head. "Our family is fine, but I know that shop is your heart and soul. If we let those two ruin it, it'll probably be closed in just a few days."

"Well done closing the door," Fu Si Jin said with a smile.

Mengyan looked at him in confusion, thinking he was joking.

“I’ll just wait for them to close.”

"Hmm?" Meng Yan looked at the elegant young man, a smile playing on her lips. She didn't seem to be angry. "Four gold...you..."

Fu Sijin didn't treat Meng Yan as an outsider, so she shared her plan.

Meng Yan nodded slightly after hearing this, and said with self-deprecation: "It seems I've interfered too much."

"How is that possible?" Fu Sijin spoke quickly. The girl before him was beautiful and delicate, with a rosy blush on her cheeks. He was dumbfounded.

Tian Guihua was also happy to have the two children get along, but it wasn't time yet. The news spread and it didn't do anyone any good.

"Fourth brother, tell your second brother to cook more dishes. Miss Meng is rare to come home once."

Meng Yan shook her head, "Auntie, I...I should go back."

"We'll have to eat dinner first before leaving." Tian Guihua coaxed her, patting her hand. "Good child, listen to grandma. Although our family has plain food and tea, we can't let guests go back on an empty stomach. This time you've done a great favor for our Si Jin."

She said that, Meng Yan felt a little embarrassed instead, "It's good enough that I didn't make things worse."

Fujujiao also walked over, in a milky voice, she said: "Mengjie, my second brother's cooking is delicious."

Meng Yan was still a little surprised. Besides the cooks in restaurants and teahouses, women usually cooked at home. The Fu family was quite interesting.

However, since it was her first time, she didn't want to ask too many questions.

The dishes were served, and Meng Yan sat between Fu Jiujiao and Tian Guihua. Looking at the large table full of food, she was truly surprised and flattered.

"This is too extravagant."

"Come on, Meng girl, eat. Don't be shy," said Tian Guihua with a smile.

Meng Yan didn't feel comfortable taking meat, so she just ate the small dishes she could reach. But unexpectedly, these inconspicuous side dishes were quite amazing. "Delicious, really delicious! I've never had such a tasty eggplant before."

Fu'erjin was overjoyed, "Miss Meng is a local. She knows a lot about things. If she says it tastes good, then it must be delicious, hehe."

"Second Brother Fu, no wonder I heard you were setting up a stall. This pickled salted vegetable is really good."

Fu Erjin was praised and laughed so hard his mouth couldn't close. He also gained a lot of confidence.

After tasting all the other dishes, Mengyan was a little dazed. The cooks in the town's restaurants weren't that great either. No wonder Fu Jia asked Fu Erjin to cook.

After dinner, she left.

Even though Mr. Tian wanted to keep her, he knew that a young woman like this couldn't possibly spend the night at his house. Her parents would worry if she returned home late.

"Sijin, you send Miss Meng back home by carriage."

Meng Yan shook her head. "No need, I can go back by myself."

"Good child, listen to me, a little girl walking on the mountain road, we're not at ease."

Meng Yan secretly glanced at Fu Si Jin, and Fu Si Jin also nodded along with her, "Alright then."

"I want to ride in a carriage too." Fu Jiujiu walked up to Fu Sijin and stretched out her arms, wanting a hug.

Tian Guihua's eyes rolled, the little girl should go, "Go ahead."

Zhou, who had been holding back for a long time, finally couldn't help herself. "Miss Meng, our family's carriage isn't something that anyone can just hop into. I haven't even managed to ride in it when returning to my mother's home. See how much my mother likes you."

This statement may not seem like much at first, but upon closer listening, a hint of sourness can be detected.

With guests present, Tian Guihua didn't say anything, she just gave her eldest daughter-in-law a cold glance.

Meng Yan had just gotten into the carriage when Wu suddenly patted her thigh, "Miss Meng, wait a moment."

The crowd was baffled. Mrs. Wu had already run back and forth, holding a handkerchief in her hand, "Here, take this."

Meng Yan shook her head. "Auntie Fu, this... how can this be possible?"

"Miss Meng, you must keep this. If anyone asks, just say you came here to get embroidery."

Meng Yan suddenly realized that she had come to the Fu family alone, and many people in the village had seen her. It was inevitable that they would spread some rumors.

She took the handkerchief and looked gratefully at Wu shi, "Thank you, second sister-in-law."

Tien Guihua was very satisfied, she didn't even expect this.

Zhou rolled her eyes and swayed back and forth.

The second son is too cunning. He flatters his mother-in-law, that's understandable, and even talks well of his sister-in-law, but now he's flattering the daughter-in-law who hasn't even moved in yet!

The carriage slowly drove away.

Fu Baiman also told everyone to go back. Zhou shi bumped Wu shi with her body, her voice not too loud or soft, "Old second's family, you sent this handkerchief too early, didn't you? That Meng girl isn't necessarily our sister-in-law yet."

"Sister-in-law, she's definitely better than our own sisters. If it weren't for her kindness and help to Si Jin, we couldn't possibly let someone else be talked about negatively!"

Tian Guihua nodded. "Second brother's, this time you did a good job."

In the carriage, Meng Yan looked at the handkerchief and marveled at Wu's excellent embroidery work. The plum blossoms on it were also very evocative.

Thinking of the kindness of the people from Fu's family, Meng Yan couldn't help but smile. Who said that people in the countryside are not good or that?

She, however, felt that this family was very loving, and even Fu Jia's sister-in-law was interesting and not cunning.

What are you laughing at?

Meng Yan discovered that the little dumpling was staring at her and smiling, like a flower bud, even more beautiful than the one on the handkerchief.

"Hee hee... Sister Meng is pretty."

“I'm not as pretty as you.” Meng Yan was telling the truth. This little girl had bright eyes and white teeth, fair skin, and delicate features. She would definitely grow up to be a beauty.

Fu Si Jin, who was rushing to catch a car, smiled and showed her pearly white teeth. "They're all beautiful."

First published on the Traditional Chinese Novel Network

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