Gu An'an nodded, "If you need to remember the customers' preferences, it's not a big deal to pay them more if you have that ability."

The two women's conversation reached Chen Yuan's ears. After sitting down, he poured himself a cup of tea, but instead of drinking it, he pushed it in front of Zhao Qianqian.

This flattered Zhao Qianqian. "Thank you, cousin."

Chen Yuan nodded slightly and poured another cup of tea for Man Niang.

Manniang was extremely grateful and thanked her profusely.

She was truly flattered to be served tea by General Chen.

The fact that both of them were so cautious made Chen Bei feel that the atmosphere of the meal had been ruined, as if he had suddenly returned to his home, where people do not speak while eating or sleeping.

This made him especially nostalgic for the time he spent at Gu An'an's house, which, although brief, was exceptionally happy.

The young man reminisced about the past, and taking advantage of his elder brother's inattention, he picked up the teapot and said, "Sister Gu, let me pour you some tea."

These words made Chen Yuan's movements as he picked up the teacup stiffen slightly.

Chen Bei, however, was completely unaware. "By the way, how's Mingyi's schoolwork going? I'm planning to take the exam next year, does he want to give it a try too?"

Gu An'an took the teacup from the young man and said, "I do have that plan. Let's give it a try first."

"That's great! Maybe I can go to your house again, Sister Gu. I'll take the exam with Mingyi, so it'll be nice to have someone to keep me company."

Gu An'an knew this cup of tea wouldn't taste good.

See, trouble is brewing.

"Isn't this inappropriate?"

"What's wrong with that, brother? What do you think?"

Chen Bei looked at his elder brother, his eyes filled with anticipation.

They are as fragile as newborn babies, yet a little force can end a life.

This brother rarely asks him for favors like this.

Chen Yuan's heart softened slightly, and his gaze toward Gu An'an became much gentler, with a hint of negotiation. "If it's convenient, it's fine for him to take the exam with your son. When your son goes to Anzhou Prefecture to take the exam in the future, he can stay at my house."

At the dinner table, Zhao Qianqian carefully touched her arm upon hearing this.

My cousin's words were too gentle, something seemed off.

It scared her so much that she got goosebumps again.

A note from the author:

Qianqian: My cousin is acting strange, what do you guys think?

Chen Yuan: I don't care what you think, I care what she thinks.