Su Hua took in all the changes in Wei Jianjia's expression, and a hint of amusement flashed in her almond-shaped eyes.

"Miss Wei, are you asking why a country girl like me has managed to get involved with your young master, Qin?"

When they first met Wei Jianjia, the maidservant beside her was very arrogant, constantly claiming that they were from the Wei family in the capital and demanding that she kneel down and beg for mercy.

Furthermore, the attitude of Wang Dapang and the others towards Qin Yucheng just now was enough to show that the Qin family must have quite a background in Qingshui County.

However, Xiao Jinhan hadn't expected that the relative Wei Jianjia was related to was actually Qin Yucheng, and a cousin at that.

It has to be said, this world is really quite small.

Moreover, Xiao Jinhan, that man, was even fully aware of all the intricate connections within the capital.

It's probably not that simple at all.

"Just curious." Wei Jianjia didn't deny it, only gave a light hum and raised her chin slightly.

Her uncle, Qin Fang, who is also Qin Yucheng's father, is the youngest son of the prestigious Qin family in the capital, and her mother, Li Hongyan, is the only legitimate daughter of the Li family, the richest family in Dayu.

Qin Yucheng is as his name suggests: Yucheng (meaning "jade-like").

He grew up in luxury.

Logically speaking, a peasant family like the Su family, who sold themselves into servitude to the Qin family and did the lowest-level work, would be considered lacking in social standing and manners.

But now, she's managed to coax Qin Yucheng into calling her "Miss Su" and "Big Brother, Second Brother, Third Brother" repeatedly. If there's nothing fishy going on, nobody would believe it!

To say she's marrying above her station is an understatement.

Who knows if they used some underhanded methods?

After all, there are countless ways that lower-class people will go to great lengths to climb the social ladder.

"Cousin, watch your words." Upon hearing this, Qin Yucheng's delicate features instantly turned cold.

“Miss Su saved my life. If it weren’t for her help, Yu Cheng would probably be dead by now.”

If we have to say that I'm marrying above my station, then it's me, Qin Yucheng, who is marrying above my station!

If my cousin continues like this, she should go back to Kyoto as soon as possible!

On that day, at the entrance of Zhou's Pharmacy, although his life was hanging by a thread, he could hear all the discussions of the crowd clearly.

It was clearly a thankless task, and everyone present avoided it.

Only Su Hua stepped forward regardless of the consequences.

They only bestow favors without expecting anything in return.

After rescuing the person, he turned and left.

How many people in this world can match such a mindset?

Moreover, Su Hua seems to possess a kind of magic that makes people unable to resist wanting to get closer.

Now, he is the one eagerly rushing to the Su family's stall.

If we really have to say who is climbing the social ladder, it's Qin Yucheng who is climbing the social ladder by climbing the Su family.

"Yu Cheng, what are you saying?" Wei Jianjia looked at Qin Yu Cheng's face and knew that he was really angry. She bit her lip and smiled gently, "If you don't like it, I won't ask about these things."

After saying that, he moved even closer to Su Hua.

“Miss Su, Jianjia was unaware of the reason and said those words that caused misunderstanding.”

Since Miss Su is Yu Cheng's benefactor, she is also Jianjia's benefactor.

If Miss Su ever needs any help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask Jianjia. How about we become sisters?

As she spoke, she tried to affectionately link arms with Su Hua.

The change in attitude was so swift that one might doubt whether the previous provocation was merely an illusion.

"Miss Wei truly lives up to her reputation as a lady from a prominent family in the capital; her reaction time is truly first-rate," Su Hua said calmly.

He moved one step to the side.

He dodged Wei Jianjia's outstretched hand.

"However, let's forget about calling each other 'sister' and 'younger sister'. We country folk are not like you wealthy families, where concubines call the mistress 'sister' and you can pick up anyone from outside and call them 'sister'."

Upon hearing this, Su Hua noticed that the smile on the other person's lips suddenly froze.

However, she didn't care.

They were never on the same wavelength, and she couldn't be bothered to guess.

"Knock knock knock—"

The clear chimes rang out again.

This is the bell ringing at Baichuan Academy, signaling the start of classes in the afternoon.

The students wiped their mouths contentedly, and before leaving, they repeatedly reminded the Su siblings to bring more ingredients the next day.

Su Dahu and the other two smiled and agreed.

Today is the first day of business, but the money we have earned is nearly three times that of our previous snail business.

The purse at his waist was almost bursting from the copper coins.

The Su family was overjoyed, and the nearby vendors also beamed with delight.

One by one, bowls brimming with mutton soup, noodles, wontons, and sesame cakes were brought over.

"Miss Su, the three young brothers of the Su family, please have some mutton soup. It's piping hot right now!"

"Put your mutton soup aside for now, my noodles are much more fragrant. My old man specially added a lot of scallions and minced meat, and with this spicy hot pot broth, it's incredibly delicious!"

"What's the point of soupy food? My big sesame flatbread goes best with spicy hot pot soup. Here, it's all filled with pork and cabbage, it's so fragrant!"

"Come on, come on, my wontons and spicy hot pot soup are clearly the perfect match! Miss Su, little brother Su, hurry up and have a bowl of wontons. Whether you want scallions or cilantro, there's plenty to go around..."

Su Hua looked at the row of food, her almond-shaped eyes widening slightly. After busying herself for a whole morning, she was indeed hungry.

They quickly told Su Erhu to take out a copper coin.

Unexpectedly, the stall owners immediately refused.

"If it weren't for Miss Su's help in promoting our products, we would have had to take all of these things back exactly as they were."

"That's right. Even at its peak, my noodle stall only sells about half of what it does today. It's just a bowl of noodles for a young lady, why would I need any money?"

"Yes, it's just a few sesame cakes, young lady, you can't refuse..."

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