Chapter 349 Companion

Several young ladies were drinking tea and chatting in the waterside pavilion. Lin Yuesha looked around and grew to love the scenery of the pavilion more and more. If there was any drawback, it was that it was too small.

According to Bai Youran, land in the capital is extremely valuable, and mansions are often overcrowded. Even a large family like the Bais only has three courtyards, with about a hundred people crammed together.

If she had money, Lin Yuesha's first priority would be to buy a residence in the capital. If she didn't return in the future, her family would need a permanent place to live, even if it was just settling down in a nearby village.

Feeling her empty pockets, Lin Yuesha looked up at the sky. She had given all her money to her stepbrother, and now she was penniless. She couldn't even afford the travel expenses to the capital, let alone sell the mansion.

Anyway, she had her biological father, so Lin Yuesha made up her mind to eat, wear, and use her father's things when she got to the capital, taking advantage of whatever she could and saving all her own money.

Lin Shusheng has failed his mother, Chen Shi, and also felt ashamed before the original owner of this body. Lin Yuesha is determined to make amends.

They spent Lin Shusheng's money and caused chaos in the Lin family mansion.

“The capital city is not like this poor and remote place in the north.”

As Li Ruoxue spoke, she expressed her longing for the capital. Her maternal grandfather's family was in the canal transport business and were quite wealthy. Every year, they would send a batch of the latest clothes and jewelry from the capital to her and her younger sister, Li Ruoshuang. The styles in the capital were much more beautiful than those in the north.

"Sister Ruoxue, have you been to the capital?"

Zhao Fundie raised an eyebrow. She had known the two of them for several years and had never heard of them before.

"Of course I've never been there."

That's the capital city, a place Li Ruoxue dreams of visiting, but unfortunately, she has no chance.

Her mother sent a message through a servant: if she married Bai Dingfeng, the Li family would provide money to arrange an official position for Bai Dingfeng in the capital, so that she could marry into the capital.

Li Ruoxue was determined to succeed.

"Although I have never been there, my mother has several houses in the capital, which she said will be used as dowries for us sisters in the future."

Li Ruoxue made a pointed remark, looking at Bai Youran, hoping that Bai Youran could mention it to Yan Shi so that Yan Shi would have a new assessment of her.

The Bai family may be of higher social standing than my own, but they are not as wealthy as hers.

"Little sister."

When Bai Dingfeng heard that Lin Yuesha had arrived, he spent half an hour with his book, but couldn't concentrate on it at all; his mind was filled with thoughts of spicy peanuts.

He had already inquired and learned that Xiao Tingyun had recently come to the capital. Although Xiao Tingyun hadn't invited him to come along, Bai Dingfeng had already made up his mind to follow Xiao Tingyun and freeload off him.

So much delicious food! Every bite brings a sense of happiness. If it weren't for the poisoning case at Changqing Academy that involved the food Lin Yuesha sent, Bai Dingfeng wouldn't feel so empty and lonely. He's already familiar with Tingyun, so he could still get some peanuts to eat.

"Big brother, what brings you here?"

When Bai Youran saw Bai Dingfeng appear, she had a bad feeling. Because of him, her younger sister Yue Sha had already been ostracized by the others, and if her older brother showed any special treatment towards Lin Yue Sha, it would be like adding fuel to the fire.

However, Bai Dingfeng was only interested in food and didn't use his brain at all, never thinking about these complicated matters.

"I was just passing by."

After Bai Dingfeng finished speaking, he gave Lin Yuesha a resentful look. Even though he tried his best to appear nonchalant, the others still noticed.

"Sister Yue Sha, you're here too."

Bai Dingfeng acted as if he knew the situation well, and asked meaningfully, "Do you know when Tingyun will set off?"

By giving a specific date, Bai Dingfeng could prepare in advance and catch up with Lin Yuesha's stepson at any time, so as to get some food.

The snacks bought from the shop were delicious, but unfortunately they weren't made by Lin Yuesha herself. Bai Dingfeng's tongue was always sensitive, and he could distinguish the subtle differences in taste.

Tingyun is on his way, and that little girl will definitely bring him a lot of food.

"It's been recently."

Lin Yuesha recalled that her stepbrother didn't seem to have mentioned a specific date.

If you travel with Bai Dingfeng, you can stay at the inn at night, which is convenient and safe.

"If Young Master Bai is traveling to the capital alone, he may travel with my elder brother."

Ignoring Li Ruoxue's resentment, Lin Yuesha gritted her teeth and helped her older brother find a companion.

"No problem, that's exactly what I was thinking."

Having achieved his goal, Bai Dingfeng left satisfied without glancing at the other young ladies.

Now, Zhao Fendie was no longer so calm, but she was cunning and didn't show it too much. On the other hand, Li Ruoxue's eyes were filled with hatred, as if she wanted to devour Lin Yuesha alive.

"Lin Yuesha, your elder brother is actually acquainted with Young Master Bai?"

Li Ruoxue addressed her by her full name, inwardly marveling at how cunning Lin Yuesha was, even more so than a monkey. She had taken a liking to Bai Dingfeng, yet shamelessly used her stepbrother to try and get close to the young master Bai. How utterly shameless!

"Classmate".

Lin Yuesha frowned as she looked at Li Ruoxue, unable to guess what Li Ruoxue was thinking.

She had absolutely no feelings for Bai Dingfeng, and not only that, her family had no feelings for him either, so she was being misunderstood for no reason.

She didn't care how Li Ruoxue dealt with her, but if Li Ruoxue dared to lay a hand on her stepbrother, she would make Li Ruoxue regret ever being born!

"It's perfectly normal for classmates to take the exam together."

Bai Youran glanced at Li Ruoxue indifferently, feeling extremely annoyed. Her mother thought highly of Li Ruoxue. She had said that Li Ruoxue was foolish, but Madam Yan thought that such a daughter-in-law was obedient and easy to control, which was better than her own strong opinions.

The group chatted casually, each with their own thoughts, while Lin Yuesha waited all afternoon but didn't see the Li sisters make any move.

Just now, Li Ruoxue approached, and Lin Yuesha thought she would be pushed into the water. However, Li Ruoxue did not make a move, but instead gave Lin Yuesha a contemptuous look.

Lin Yuesha was certain that the Li sisters had a backup plan and were eagerly waiting to get back at her. Since they weren't making a move, she was on edge and had to stay vigilant at all times.

Not only the Li sisters, but Zhao Fundie is also strange and must be guarded against.

Although Lin Yuesha and Zhao Fundie were acquainted at the girls' school, they immediately became fake friends when it came to interests.

Zhao Fendie thought she was very clever in sowing discord, but Lin Yuesha had already seen through her.

"Miss, Madam invites you ladies to have dinner in the flower hall. Master and young master will also be there."

When Yan's head maid came to deliver a message, Li Ruoxue thought to herself that her opportunity had arrived. She and Li Ruoshuang clasped their hands together under their sleeves, a subtle movement that caught Lin Yuesha's attention.

That's interesting. It seems the real deal is coming, right at the dinner table.

What could these two sisters possibly do in front of Lord Bai and Madam Yan? Lin Yuesha stroked her chin, deep in thought.

They framed her with a gold bracelet adorned with rubies, but not only did she sell the bracelet for money, she also swindled the two of them out of two thousand taels of silver. Despite their disastrous defeat, the Li sisters failed to learn their lesson.

"Miss, I've found out. Please be careful."

On the way to the flower hall, Qingxing leaned close to Lin Yuesha's ear and whispered something.

The two sisters were unusually clever for once, but she and Qi'er discovered that they were already prepared, and there would be a good show to watch at the dinner table later.