With money in her pocket, Qin Yao naturally felt confident.

I thought to myself, if Fulon Trading Company doesn’t do the ladies’ box business, I will do it myself.

Liu Ji knew that Qin Yao didn't like him asking about her business affairs, so he tactfully didn't ask any more questions, but just tried to test her:

"Madam, the results will be announced tomorrow."

"I know."

The waiter brought tea and Qin Yao poured herself a cup. It was lukewarm and tasted unpleasant.

Liu Ji immediately glared at the waiter and ordered in a very imposing manner: "My wife likes to drink iced drinks. Bring the best iced drinks in your store. I want three bowls!"

After instructing the waiter, he immediately explained to Qin Yao, "Madam, it's my treat."

This was really strange. Qin Yao waved her hand and asked her waiter to prepare according to Liu Ji's instructions.

Liu Ji took out a purse from his bosom and handed it over obediently.

"Dengyun Tower waived drinks for all guests that night. This is the refunded wine money, ten taels of silver." He said as if he was presenting a treasure.

Her peach blossom eyes blinked, with an expression of anticipation that you would praise me quickly.

Qin Yao couldn't help but look at him twice more. What kind of shock had he received that caused him to change his personality?

Would Liu Saner actually take the initiative to return the silver one day?

But who would go against money? Qin Yao smiled at him with satisfaction and decisively put the silver into her pocket.

Liu Ji did not get the praise he expected, but he was not discouraged and continued to test the waters: "The results will be announced tomorrow, madam, do you want to go with me to watch it?"

Qin Yao nodded: "Of course I want to go and see it."

If he makes the list, everyone will be happy.

But if you haven't made the list yet, then

Liu Ji suddenly felt a chill down his spine and felt a moment of regret.

If she hadn't gone, and if she failed the exam, he might have had more time to escape.

Now that the words have been said, if my name is not on the list tomorrow, Liu Ji will carefully glance at the woman opposite him. She has a cold look on her face, which makes his heart tremble.

Namo Amitabha, Guanyin, the Jade Emperor, please bless me to be on the list! Liu Ji's inner villain clasped his hands together and prayed madly.

Fortunately, the waiter brought the iced drink in time, otherwise Liu Ji felt that he would be frozen to death by Qin Yao's cold eyes.

Song Yu came back with a sumptuous meal, six dishes for three people, including fish, meat, and a large bucket of white rice.

The dishes are all specialties of the provincial capital. Qin Yao believes that since she is already here, she must eat and drink well. In the past few days, she and Song Yu have tasted most of the signature dishes of the inn's chef.

Liu Ji was stunned. "How could you eat so well?"

Song Yu felt a little ashamed when he heard this. Since arriving in the city, his wife had basically been arranging all the affairs, and he just helped run errands.

The lady's generosity made the servant who followed her feel a little flattered.

Qin Yao motioned for him to eat and told him not to listen to Liu Ji's nonsense. She picked up a large piece of braised fish and started to enjoy the food.

Liu Ji was shocked, "What kind of a life is this!"

Suddenly I regretted returning the silver just now.

Thinking about how he pickled vegetables himself in the He family guest house in order to create a good character, and drank white porridge and ate pickles every day, Liu Ji almost wanted to cry.

Although the little brother would come to feed me with good things from time to time, but! That wasn’t available every meal!

"Do you want to eat?" Qin Yao was a little annoyed by his stare and asked impatiently.

Liu Ji nodded quickly, "Eat, I'll eat!"

Not only does he want to eat, he also wants to eat his fill!

Liu Ji picked up the chopsticks and picked up several large pieces of meat, half a fish tail, and some other vegetables in one go, filling his bowl.

It’s not that Qin Yao looked down on him, but the amount was really too much for Liu Ji’s stomach to handle.

Qin Yao said coldly: "I warn you, if you dare to spit it out and waste food, you won't be able to eat a bite of meat for the next three days!"

Liu Ji raised his chin proudly and said nothing.

He caught a glimpse from the corner of his eye that Qin Yao had lowered her head and was not paying attention to him, so he immediately pushed half of the food in the bowl to Song Yu.

Song Yu was a little confused. Before he could open his mouth to refuse, his master's sharp eyes, which would not tolerate any refusal, had already been cast upon him.

What else could Song Yu do? Just eat.

Fortunately, he didn't pick up more vegetables just now, otherwise he would be the one who couldn't eat meat for the next three days!

Although there was a lot of food, with Qin Yao, a big eater, around, the "Clean Plate" campaign was still carried out to the end.

Liu Ji was full, but he had no intention of leaving and returning to the He family.

Song Yu found an excuse to leave as soon as Qin Yao put down her chopsticks.

He is very perceptive. As they say, a short separation is better than a new marriage. He won't be an eyesore here.

It was already completely dark, Qin Yao had rested enough and got up to go back to her room.

She didn't call Liu Ji, but someone followed her secretly.

Seeing her looking back, he immediately smiled ingratiatingly and explained seriously:

"This place is close to the government office, so it will be convenient for us to go and see the list together tomorrow morning. Besides, the He family goes to bed early, so I'm afraid the host has already gone to bed. I'm a foreign guest, and if I go back now, I will definitely disturb them."

Qin Yao looked him up and down and suddenly asked, "Did you take a shower today?"

It is now late May and the summer heat is at its peak. Qin Yao will sweat if she walks a few steps outside. She has to take a shower every day.

Such high standards have forced Song Yu to change his previous habits and now he washes once a day.

Liu Ji's face stiffened slightly. It seemed that the He family did not have such a habit.

The guest should follow the host's wishes. It seemed that he had taken a bath last time.

"Don't come into my room unless you're clean." After leaving these words, Qin Yao turned around and strode away.

Liu Ji was stunned, not knowing what he was thinking about. Suddenly, a hint of excitement and shyness flashed in his eyes. He wanted to laugh but forced himself to hold it back by pursing the corners of his mouth.

Half an hour later, there was a knock on Qin Yao's door.

"Come in!" She leaned against the bed, clacking away on her abacus.

Liu Ji kicked the door open and walked in very consciously, holding the bedding he had asked the waiter for.

When Qin Yao raised her eyes, she saw a handsome man in a loose white shirt, with black hair and a roll of bedding appearing in front of her. He looked at her shyly with a pair of watery peach blossom eyes.

He had just finished a bath, and his complexion was steamed to a pinkish white, making him look like a demon who was going to bring disaster to the country.

Qin Yao suddenly felt a dryness in her throat. She put down the abacus, stood up, walked around him, went to the table and poured herself a cup of cold tea to relieve the dryness.

From beginning to end, her eyes never left him. Her unconcealed, highly aggressive gaze formed a fine and dense net that trapped him in that small space, making him unable to move an inch.

Liu Ji's slender fingers holding the bedding curled up unconsciously and he clutched the quilt tightly in his arms.

He swallowed hard, feeling that this narrow guest room was extremely hot and stuffy, so hot that his blood seemed to be burning.

"Come here." Qin Yao suddenly ordered.

Liu Ji turned around and saw that she had already sat on the table, standing on a low stool, with her legs crossed and her arms folded, looking down at him. (End of this chapter)