Chapter 30 Heart-to-Heart Talk at Night

Although she had an idea in mind, Ye Li did not tell Jiang Ji for the time being.

Because the competition in this industry is fierce, business is not easy.

Beiyang County has dedicated beverage shops.

There are also people who push small carts through the streets and alleys.

They sell beverages.

There are many varieties.

Besides the most basic honey water, there are also fruit juices, cheeses made from cow's milk and sheep's milk, and soups with herbs and spices.

There are both high-volume and low-volume sellers.

There are also high-end health and wellness options.

Therefore, if you don't have your own unique characteristics, you won't make much money.

Bao Beiyuan is already pitiful enough; he shouldn't offer advice blindly.

He'll tell Jiang Ji when he develops a unique drink.

Despite his thirst, Ye Li finished the remaining half of the cake, and then sat down at the stove to stuff firewood into the firebox.

Although the Jiang family had a well, it was too shallow.

In addition, since it was outdoors, the water buckets were placed directly on the ground.

Therefore, Ye Li dared not drink this well water directly without boiling it.

Seeing that he had only eaten so little, Jiang Ji assumed he was tired. After the water in the pot boiled, he urged him to wash up and go back to his room to rest.

Ye Li didn't stand on ceremony; he really needed to think carefully about selling drinks.

He poured out several bowls of hot water and placed them on the stove to cool, then used a wooden bucket to fetch hot water to wash them in the shed.

It's hot, so we don't need a bathtub anymore.

After washing up, he took his bowl of cooled boiled water back to the west room.

A moment later, Jiang Mai and Jiang Ya skipped and hopped into the main room.

Jiang Ya kept saying he was so full he could barely move, which made Jiang Mai grumble at him a couple of times.

The two little ones went straight to the east room, and the sound gradually faded away.

Ye Li picked up the bowl, took a few sips of cool boiled water, and listened intently to the sounds coming from the courtyard.

After waiting for a while, footsteps finally sounded in the courtyard.

He waited and waited, until drowsiness overcame him, and then he heard Jiang Ji enter the main room.

Jiang Ji first went into the east room, and a moment later, he came to the west room.

He didn't lock the door.

The oil lamp was also lit.

Jiang Ji pushed the door open and came in.

Seeing him sitting cross-legged on the kang, Jiang Ji couldn't help but ask, "Why aren't you lying down?"

"I've been waiting for you. Why are you so late?" Ye Li's gaze swept over him, and before he could answer, she already had her answer.

My cheap husband's long hair was casually draped over his shoulders, clearly indicating that he had washed it.

But there wasn't enough hot water in the large pot.

My cheap husband must have boiled another pot of water.

As expected, Jiang Ji said as he walked towards him, "I boiled water again and washed myself thoroughly."

Ye Li raised an eyebrow: "Are you afraid I won't let you get on the kang (heated brick bed)?"

"Didn't you take a shower too?" Jiang Ji sat down on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), raised his hand and tapped his loose collar, saying meaningfully, "Why are you dressed like this so late at night?"

Ye Li chuckled upon hearing this and grabbed his slender fingers: "I've been waiting to seduce you."

The young man in front of me had long hair that was casually draped over his shoulders, and he looked somewhat lazy. His face no longer had the "fierce" look he had during the day.

He is handsome and charming, even when at home.

It's so attractive!

Upon hearing Ye Li's words, Jiang Ji could no longer suppress his laughter. He took the initiative, grabbed Ye Li's wrist, and pulled him into his arms.

But the position was a bit awkward, so Ye Li nudged him and said, "Come up here."

Jiang Ji kicked off his shoes, grabbed Ye Li, and rolled into the kang (a heated brick bed).

He is above, Ye Li is below.

Their eyes met, and they both instinctively sought each other's lips.

When their lips touched, a feeling of satisfaction enveloped them.

These past few days, all I've been thinking about is this moment.

Jiang Ji's tongue swept across Ye Li's upper jaw, quickly leaving Ye Li breathless and weak-kneed.

After the kiss, Ye Li's eyes were glistening with tears, and her cheeks were slightly flushed.

Jiang Ji pressed down on him, and he could clearly feel Jiang Ji's reaction.

If it had been last time, his hand would definitely have gone down.

But after being apart for a few days, he had a lot to say to Jiang Ji.

At this moment, he would rather talk to his cheap husband.

He calmed his breathing, grabbed Jiang Ji's shoulder, and asked, "When are you leaving tomorrow?"

"I've had breakfast."

Jiang Ji answered softly, his gaze gentle.

The city gates open at the same time as the morning reading session. Rather than rushing to finish half of the morning reading session, it's better to have breakfast at a leisurely pace and then leave.

Ye Li breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this: "Then I'll bake you some pancakes tomorrow morning and make a roujiamo... no, to be precise, it'll be called a pancake with meat."

"Cut another green bell pepper in, and it won't be greasy at all."

"No need to trouble yourself, I didn't come back to bother you. Whatever you, Xiaomai, and Yage'er eat, I'll eat too."

Jiang Ji felt a warm glow in her heart and couldn't help but kiss his glistening lips.

"It's no trouble at all, just making a few pancakes, not steaming buns."

"Besides, with so much meat, if you don't eat it, how long will it take for the three of us to finish it? It's hot, I'm afraid it will spoil."

Jiang Ji: "..."

That's true.

"It's settled then. Tomorrow morning I'll make some meat-filled pancakes. When you go to the private school, let Bao Beiyuan try them too."

"This poor little guy, there's nothing I can do to help him right now, let him have a meat sandwich for now. With his family's financial situation, it'll be hard for him to eat meat in the future."

"It's a pity you came back early. I had my older brother buy some duck eggs in town. They were just pickled a couple of days ago, and they're not ready yet."

"But you need to nourish your body, studying is too tiring. Tomorrow I will give you twenty coins, don't be stingy with them. Whether it's going out for a treat or having two extra eggs at the kitchen every day, you must spend them to nourish your body."

Ye Li counted on her fingers, explaining each item to Jiang Ji one by one.

He wasn't just thinking about selling drinks; a cheap husband was also extremely important to him!

Hearing these words, Jiang Ji felt even warmer inside, and the corners of his lips kept turning up: "You don't need to give me money. I'm not a child, and I have my own savings."

"You've saved up what you can't bear to spend, but what I'm giving you, you have to spend."

“I earned over three hundred coins today alone. I have money and can afford to support you.”

Ye Li slightly raised his chin, looking like he had plenty of money to spare.

Seeing this, Jiang Ji's smile widened: "I know you're very capable, but a big deal like twenty-five catties of noodles isn't something you can do every day. If you have the money, buy something else. Didn't you want to buy another pot?"

"That's not urgent!"

Ye Li shook her head.

The weather will only get hotter day by day, so you can use a wooden basin to collect water for bathing.

Moreover, there was a stove and earthenware pots in the house.

At worst, we can just boil drinking water in earthenware pots from now on.

In short, it's definitely more important to nourish the body of the cheap husband.

Worried that Jiang Ji might refuse again, he deliberately put on a stern face and said in a fierce tone, "Just take it if I tell you to, don't make me lose my temper."

Jiang Ji: "..."

He sighed, cupped Ye Li's face in his large hands, and kissed her again.

Can you blame him for thinking about Ye Li from time to time?

Can you blame him?

If he didn't want to, then he would be heartless.

This kiss was much gentler than before. Jiang Ji no longer deliberately teased Ye Li's sensitive spots; he simply hooked Ye Li's tongue and gently sucked and licked it.

Ye Li also likes this style.

The gentle breeze and light rain made the atmosphere even more intimate.

However, now that we've finished discussing the important matters, we can do something else.

My cheap husband's reaction is so obvious; holding it in isn't good for his health.

He wrapped his arms around Jiang Ji's neck and his legs around Jiang Ji's waist, deliberately rubbing against that area: "Making pancakes doesn't take much effort or time, want to make some?"

Jiang Ji: "..."

He took a deep breath.

He didn't come back for this!

He was worried about his friend, who was also not used to sleeping on the kang (heated brick bed) in the dormitory.

I want to see the person in front of me again.

He was quite happy to be able to meet her.

Of course, he was prepared for a showdown when he returned.

After all, he had made an agreement with Ye Li when he left last time.

Ye Li reminded him to come back for the money, and in that situation, the meaning was self-evident.

But Jiang Tong's experience made him reflect on himself.

In recent years, the hard work that he, the Ye family, and his second uncle's family have put in for his education—no, it's not just hard work, it's blood and sweat!

With such heavy expectations weighing on him, how could he possibly think about matters in the bedroom again?

"What are you hesitating about?" Ye Li was greatly surprised when Jiang Ji remained silent.

"...afraid of becoming addicted."

Ye Li: "..."

Goodness.

They even have anti-addiction measures in place!

He was both amused and exasperated, cupping Jiang Ji's cheeks and rubbing them gently: "My dear husband, is your self-control really that bad?"

"Haven't you thought about this these past few days?" Jiang Ji asked.

“...I have thought about it.” Ye Li said honestly.

"See, you wanted to too."

Not to mention he was a young man full of vigor and in good health.

Jiang Ji shifted his gaze elsewhere.

These past few days, he has been thinking about Ye Li from time to time. If they do it again tonight, he worries that once he returns to the private school, it will become a constant, uncontrollable urge.

If that's the case, then we're really in trouble.

Even though she was already standing there like that, Ye Li forced herself to hold back. She let out a soft breath and said with a smile, "Then we won't do it tonight."

My cheap husband is eighteen years old.

College entrance examination students.

If you become obsessed with sex during this stage, no, if you engage in sex every now and then, that's really inappropriate.

Of course, this doesn't mean that abstinence is mandatory.

After all, they're married.

But moderation is key!

Ye Li's voice was calm, and Jiang Ji couldn't help but turn his gaze back: "You're not angry?"

"Why would I be angry? Even according to our agreement, it should be done on the day you come back to collect the money."

"However, since you're back today, I'll give you the copper coins I earned these past few days."

"Okay, okay, stop pressing on me. Come on, let's lie on our side."

Ye Li lowered her legs and gestured for him to change his position.

Jiang Ji silently turned over and lay face to face with him.

"Are you really not angry?"

Ye Li felt somewhat helpless upon hearing this.

He's not the original owner of this body, so he wouldn't throw a tantrum randomly.

He only asked if he wanted to do it because he saw that his cheap husband had a strong reaction.

He simply changed the subject: "I'm not angry. But I have some doubts."

“Go ahead and ask,” Jiang Ji replied immediately.

"Where do you usually keep your money? I was confused before and asked Xiaomai with a stick, but he didn't tell me." Ye Li was genuinely curious.

"...I left it with my second uncle."

As Jiang Ji spoke, he raised his hand and pointed to the roof: "Although this is my home, a few years ago when I was in a private school and Xiaomaiya was at my second uncle's house, I put all the money I had saved into my second uncle's hands."

"I guessed so."

Ye Li was not surprised by this answer.

Jiang Dahe was determined to have Jiang Ji support him in his old age and would never keep a single penny for himself.

"Tomorrow I will give you 170 coins. You can deposit 150 coins with your second uncle and keep 20 coins with you."

Jiang Ji remained silent, met his gaze for a moment, and said, "I'll ask my second uncle for it back tomorrow, and you can keep it from now on. It's not much, only a dozen or so taels."

Upon hearing this, Ye Li was utterly astonished: "You believe me?"

"I believe you," Jiang Ji answered without hesitation.

If he is still wary of someone who treats him like this, it would be truly disheartening.

“Tsk tsk…” Ye Li raised an eyebrow.

You wouldn't believe it, this cheap husband is still love-struck.

They handed over the financial power to him so easily.

However, he couldn't accept the money: "Your second uncle should keep it for now. I'm afraid he'll overthink it. He's always been concerned about your retirement. Giving him the money shows that you trust him and are using his services."

"If you get the money back, he'll be really upset."

"Aren't you feeling unwell?" Jiang Ji asked immediately.

"It's not painful, as long as you mean it."

Ye Li smiled and leaned over to kiss Jiang Ji on the lips.

He intended to continue living with Jiang Ji.

Now that Jiang Ji also has this idea, everyone is happy.