The rain has not stopped, which has disturbed people's hearts.

Ning Wan's words seemed to be out of consideration for the relationship between the two families, but to others, they were heard as an expression of her longing for old friendship and her concerns about the engagement.

The housekeeper glanced back at Zhou Wenhuai. The young lady, with eyes full of reluctance, sighed and then silently looked at Zhou Wenhuai, who was lying in the rain, not knowing whether he was dead or alive.

He was so cute when he was little, but he became more vicious as he grew older.

Thinking of this, the housekeeper did not waste any more time and called two servants to carry Zhou Wenhuai, who was lying on the ground, back to the Zhou Mansion.

Then he set his eyes on Shen Jingwen, who was holding an umbrella for Ning Wan, and a smile slowly appeared on the corner of his mouth:

It seems that their future son-in-law knows how to care for others, and is not like the stupid person those people say he is.

After being stared at by the housekeeper, Shen Jingwen did not think that there was anything wrong with his behavior. He just silently moved the umbrella in his hand a little closer to Ning Wan, lowered his head slightly, and whispered:

"Ms. Ning, please come closer. You'll get wet soon."

Ning Wan in front of him was so small, with a slender and fair neck, allowing Shen Jingwen to clearly see the blood vessels hidden under the skin.

She was weak and had no ability to fight back, just like the hare he hunted in the mountains. As long as he grabbed her and exerted a little force, he could control her in his palm.

Ning Wan, who was taking shelter under Shen Jingwen's umbrella, seemed to sense the malice emanating from Shen Jingwen. She looked up in disbelief at Shen Jingwen, who was whispering softly and even had most of his shoulders exposed outside the umbrella. Only one thought filled her mind:

It’s definitely a conspiracy, and a huge one at that.

Ning Wan hid the emotions that shouldn't have been there, and said in a calm tone, but with obvious alienation: "Thank you, Mr. Shen."

Shen Jingwen's expression did not change: "No need."

Ning Wan's skirt had already been soaked by the rain, and the feeling of it sticking to her legs made her feel uncomfortable. She just wanted to go back to her room and change into new clothes, and didn't want to deal with Shen Jingwen.

After reaching the eaves, she took the initiative to step out from under the umbrella.

[Host, the male protagonist has no conspiracy, he may just want to be your brother. ]

Xiao Qi thought of the conversation between the male protagonist and Shen's mother not long ago, and did not hide anything from the host, so he told the answer he analyzed.

The Ning family treats him as a son-in-law, but he wants to be an adopted son?

"Xiao Qi, are you sure?"

Not long ago he threatened her and even poisoned her medicine, and now he's playing the role of a good brother?

Although she slapped the man back, she still couldn't be like him and be completely free of grudges.

Xiao Qi spoke calmly, thinking about what he had heard, and answered without hesitation:

[Yes, Master Host, although you may not believe it, the hero does have this idea, and he wants to use it to repay the Ning family for their kindness in supporting his studies.]

Shen Jingwen looked at Ning Wan, who couldn't wait to get away from him, his eyes darkened, but he said nothing in the end.

Chunqin and Luzhu came over at this time. After seeing the young lady, they each took one of her hands and looked her up and down, left and right.

Being stared at by two pairs of eyes, Ning Wan coughed helplessly: "Don't be nervous, I'm fine."

But these words were not convincing at all. Chunqin and Luzhu looked as if they were afraid that she had fought with Zhou Wenhuai and had suffered new injuries.

Chunqin took out a handkerchief from her bosom and wiped the rain off Ning Wan's face. Luzhu, however, noticed something was wrong with the hem of Ning Wan's skirt and quickly pulled Chunqin:

"Stop talking. How can applying just a little bit of this help? Let's take the young lady back to take a shower and change clothes. It would be bad if she catches a cold later."

They knew that the young master of the Zhou family came to look for the young lady, but when they thought about what the young master had done, they didn't want to tell the young lady. They were also afraid that the young lady would do something to annoy the master and the mistress.

But she didn't expect that the more she feared something, the more it would happen. In the end, the young lady came out to meet the young master of the Zhou family.

*

After Chunqin and Luzhu took Ning Wan away, the housekeeper also took Shen Jingwen to Ning Chengan’s study.

"Have you thought it through? Do you really not regret it?"

Ning Cheng'an looked at Shen Jingwen sitting in the side chair, squinting his eyes slightly, but wondering in his heart why this child chose such a difficult path.

Their Ning family is not short of money. Even if Shen Jingwen does nothing, as long as he does not squander money, he will have enough food and clothing for the rest of his life.

Shen Jingwen looked calm, not intimidated by Ning Chengan's identity: "No regrets."

"Since you have chosen to be the examiner, the Ning family will not provide you with anything else other than tuition for these three years."

"And you can't continue to live in Ning Mansion."

Shen Jingwen still didn't react, but replied very calmly, "I have already found a place to live, and I came here today to say goodbye."

Seeing Shen Jingwen's reply, Ning Cheng'an frowned slightly, and became serious. He straightened his back and reiterated the contract that had been negotiated before:

"And after three years?"

"After three years, if I fail the college entrance examination, I will learn how to run a business from you."

Shen Jingwen knew that no matter which result it was, it would be beneficial to him, but the mystery in his heart still could not be solved: "There is just one thing I don't understand, please ask Elder Ning..."

Hearing Shen Jingwen's address, Ning Cheng'an subconsciously frowned and interrupted him, "Call me uncle, after all, you are half my son-in-law now, it would be awkward if you always call me master."

"Why did Uncle choose me?" Shen Jingwen paused, then continued after realizing what was happening.

"There are so many talented young men in Rongping County. Uncle, have you ever considered finding a suitable marriage for her?"

Ning Cheng'an seemed to have guessed that Shen Jingwen would ask this question. He suddenly relaxed his back, leaned back in his chair, and spoke slowly:

"You have a good fortune."

These four extremely concise words made Shen Jingwen unable to react for a moment.

"Perhaps you don't believe it, but I've matched the horoscopes of all the talented young men in Rongping County who are of the right age with my daughter. Unfortunately, their horoscopes are incompatible with my daughter's. Not only are they incompatible, but they will also cause financial loss."

"But you're different." Ning Cheng'an explained the evidence, took a sip of the tea beside him with a guilty conscience, and continued:

"You saved my daughter's life the first time we met. Afterwards, I learned your horoscope and tested it. It happened to be a perfect match for me. You can even bring me wealth. Naturally, I chose you."

Ning Cheng'an spoke very seriously, but the housekeeper who was listening at the side thought about all the sad things in his life.

Although Shen Jingwen is young, he is not stupid. After listening to Ning Cheng'an's nonsense, he vaguely felt that something was wrong, but after thinking about it carefully, he couldn't tell what it was.

It was not until the butler sent him to the gate of the mansion that he remembered that he had not asked the reason for the mutual restraint.

In Rongping County, are all the young talents of the right age qualified?

Is she a jinx?