Chapter 37: Smart people can see through it at a glance

"Xi'er," Xiao Yongyan looked at Lin Xi steadily, "I'm different from them."

Well, Lin Xi also admitted that Xiao Yongyan was a little different from others, but she herself didn’t quite understand his recent actions.

Lin Xi looked serious, "I know you must have your own ideals and ambitions in your heart. Opening a college is definitely not as simple as earning some tuition fees. But now you only read books and don't recruit students. What are your plans?"

Xiao Yongyan's eyes drifted into the distance, "I'm waiting for an opportunity."

"The Tongsheng exam will be held in a few days. When the results come out, a group of students will leave the academy. Many of those who fail will choose to give up, while those who pass will devote more energy to studying and have a stronger willingness to invest."

"What I am waiting for is the group of people who passed the Tongsheng exam and are determined to pass the Xiucai exam."

After listening to this, Lin Xi couldn't help but give Xiao Yongyan a thumbs up, "Really... cunning, no, smart."

Xiao Yongyan glanced at Lin Xi calmly, pretending he didn't hear her inappropriate compliment, "Eat."

Lin Xi picked up the bowl and ate obediently, but she was still a little curious, "Aren't you angry when the villagers say this to you?"

"What's there to be curious about? It's just some gossip from others. I heard all kinds of nasty things when I was in the capital." Xiao Yongyan said.

Lin Xi's memory drifted back to the time when she was in the capital. At that time, the Regent was still omnipotent, but the factions in the capital were complicated and many people secretly disagreed with the Regent. It seemed that Xiao Yongyan also experienced a lot at that time.

Back then, Lin Xi was raised in a boudoir and educated carefully, so she certainly could not hear about the dirty things going on behind the scenes of officialdom.

But now Lin Xi, who has fought his way through the treacherous workplace, can more or less understand Xiao Yongyan's situation.

"Xier, are you asking this question because you're worried about me?" Xiao Yongyan suddenly asked halfway through the meal.

Lin Xi, who was eating, almost choked when asked this question. She was only asking these questions out of concern for her roommate.

"No way." Lin Xi denied it immediately, but she realized in a flash that Xiao Yongyan was more cunning than she thought. If she gave an inappropriate answer, he might find fault with her. She should at least conform to her character.

"I'm just worried that you'll be unhappy. People who are in a bad mood are more likely to get sick." Lin Xi made up an answer at random.

However, in Xiao Yongyan's opinion, she was just being stubborn. If she wasn't worried about him, why would she ask these questions?

"Okay, I'm glad you're okay. Let's eat." Lin Xi picked up the bowl and ate rice in big mouthfuls.

Xiao Yongyan looked at the flustered Lin Xi, with a smile on his face all the time.

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Lin Xi's bacon business in Fenghe Town is on the right track. Although it is far from as grand as when it first opened, on average he can still sell about ten kilograms a day, earning around one or two taels of silver.

Dai Lan'er and Dai Jin'er were stunned.

Ge Xuecai was also shocked. Ever since Dai Lan'er went to help Lin Xi, he always asked about her income. Dai Lan'er only said that the money was paid once a month. As for how much Lin Xi's business earned, she refused to say.

In a fit of rage, Ge Xuecai simply went to Lin Xi's shop and waited there. Seeing that Lin Xi could sell nearly ten pieces of bacon every day, Ge Xuecai felt that he had really underestimated this girl, Lin Xi. Her bacon business was unexpectedly good.

Besides, no one else in the town would do this, so no matter how you look at it, Lin Xi can make money just by lying down.

Lin Xi in the store had no idea that her every move was seen by Ge Xuecai.

That day, Xiao Yongyan came to Lin Xi's store carrying a lunch box. He did not cook today, but went to the restaurant to buy some fresh dishes for Lin Xi. He remembered that Lin Xi seemed to be very interested in the new dishes.

When she reached the door of the store, Dai Laner was startled and said quickly, "The eldest sister is busy inside. I'll go call her for you."

"No need, you can come and have lunch too." Xiao Yongyan said gently.

After spending some time together, Dai Lan'er discovered that although Xiao Yongyan could not make money, he took good care of the household and cared for his wife. In her opinion, he was no worse than the men in the village.

On the contrary, she thought that if she could make money, it would be nice to find a husband like this.

Inside the room, Lin Xi was somewhat surprised to see Xiao Yongyan coming over.

Xiao Yongyan put the food box on the table, "I went to the restaurant and brought you some new dishes. Also," Xiao Yongyan paused, "I just saw Ge Xuecai outside again. He has been keeping an eye on the shop for several days."

Hearing this, Dai Lan'er's face turned pale. She knew Ge Xuecai very well.

He has been asking me about Lin Xi's business during this period of time. Now he is staring at the shop, so he must have other ideas.

"I, I'll tell him when I get back." Dai Laner said.

Lin Xi knew without thinking that if Dai Lan'er told the truth, she would definitely be beaten up by Ge Xuecai.

"Sister, go back and ask Brother Ge. If he is willing, he can also come to work in my shop." Lin Xi said.

This confused Dai Lan'er. Is Lin Xi confident in letting Ge Xuecai come over?

"Sister, do you really want him to come over?" Dai Lan'er was delighted. If Ge Xuecai could have a decent livelihood, maybe he would turn over a new leaf.

"Of course, you've seen these days that the store is really too busy without a man." Lin Xi smiled.

"Oh, okay, I will definitely talk to him and ask him to do a good job." Dai Lan'er's face brightened and she was obviously very happy.

Under the pretext of taking a lunch break, Lin Xi followed Xiao Yongyan to the house next door.

As soon as he entered the room, Xiao Yongyan asked, "Why did you bring Ge Xuecai here?"

Lin Xi blinked, "You are so smart, can't you guess it?"

Xiao Yongyan glanced at Lin Xi and said, "That depends on how you view Ge Xuecai. If you really think he is useful, there is no need to arrange him to do odd jobs in the store. You are probably waiting for an opportunity by recruiting him now."

"Wait for an opportunity," Xiao Yongyan paused, "to knock him down in one fell swoop."

In an instant, a breeze blew by, but Lin Xi felt cold all over.

She just asked Xiao Yongyan casually, but Xiao Yongyan easily figured out Lin Xi's thoughts.

Such insight indeed came from the bloody capital city.

He is shockingly smart. Lin Xi has also seen many so-called smart people, but most of those people are good in their professions. When it comes to seeing through people's hearts, they are not even one-tenth as good as Xiao Yongyan.

"Xi'er, you are afraid of me." Xiao Yongyan saw through Lin Xi's thoughts at a glance, and there was some sadness in his words.

His little wife was actually afraid of him.