Chapter 60 Drawing up a written agreement

He is not the kind of person who is easily swayed.

But exceptions were made repeatedly with Qiao Wanyin.

A petite and delicate girl dared to take down a wild boar in a moment of crisis.

This kind of courage is not something that ordinary girls possess.

That incident remains vivid in his memory to this day.

At that moment, the wild boar charged straight at them, its tusks bared.

Everyone around her panicked, but Qiao Wanyin alone did not back down.

She actually managed to hit the wild boar in a vital spot with a thick wooden stick, with perfect accuracy and force.

At that moment, everyone was stunned.

To be honest, I resisted the forced engagement from the very beginning.

After experiencing many things together, his curiosity about Qiao Wanyin grew stronger and stronger.

At first, he was very resistant to the engagement, always feeling that it was a troublesome matter.

Especially after hearing that his fiancée was a girl from the countryside.

However, as time went by, the friction between them gradually decreased, and they developed more understanding and tacit agreement.

Qiao Wanyin is no ordinary girl.

What kind of girl is she?

She could have easily hidden behind a gentle facade and lived a simple life, but she chose a different way of life and lived with a unique charm.

How can they live so freely and unconventionally?

Those traditional ideas and constraints of etiquette seemed to have no effect on her.

She always stayed true to herself and lived her life in her own way.

To those rumors and malicious slanders.

Not only were they not afraid, they actually fought back head-on.

Regardless of what others say, she never chooses to remain silent or compromise.

She will confront accusations head-on.

When faced with criticism, she can respond calmly and confidently.

She prefers to get straight to the point and doesn't like beating around the bush.

This has caused many people to suffer in silence, including himself.

Could it be that she is hiding some secret that no one knows?

This made Fu Lian feel even more that his understanding of her might only be the tip of the iceberg.

After thinking it over, Fu Li'an decided to go to Fang Wanyu's place in person to inquire about it.

Fang Wanyu and Qiao Wanyin are about the same age and childhood playmates.

He knew that if someone really knew some of Qiao Wanyin's past, it would be a big deal.

That person must be Fang Wanyu.

Even the slightest clue would be helpful.

He had to figure out just how deep this girl's story really was!

He wanted to see just how little he really knew about Qiao Wanyin!

This time, no matter what, he couldn't let himself be kept in the dark like a fool again.

"Evening Sound!"

A familiar voice suddenly rang out.

Qiao Wanyin was carrying a bamboo basket down the mountain when she heard someone call her name.

The basket contained some mountain produce she had picked that day, which she planned to take back to the village to sell and supplement her family's income.

As she adjusted the straps, she turned around, already having a bad feeling.

I looked up.

Sunlight slanted down through the branches.

The figures in the distance gradually became clearer.

He Dayong was leaning against the old locust tree, smiling at her with an ambiguous expression.

His posture appeared relaxed, but his eyes were exceptionally sharp.

In that instant, a sense of vigilance arose in Qiao Wanyin's heart.

Her expression immediately turned cold.

"Didn't we agree to pay you back in three months? What are you doing here again?"

Qiao Wanyin knew that this person had ill intentions.

They had met a few times before and knew that he was backed by a small loan company.

His reappearance today is most likely related to that loan from back then.

"Don't be so impatient."

He Dayong spoke with a smile, but he had already reached Qiao Wanyin.

Although he spoke in a gentle and pleasant manner, he approached quickly.

"Speak quickly if you have something to say, I have other things to do!"

Qiao Wanyin frowned, not wanting to waste time on this kind of person.

"I do have something I want to talk to you about, but this isn't the right place. Let's find somewhere else to talk!"

He lowered his voice slightly.

This statement sounds like concern, but it is actually full of probing and coercion.

As he spoke, he pointed to a dense grove of trees nearby.

The light was dim deep in the woods, and the shadows of the trees swayed gently.

The wind rustled through the branches and leaves.

That place clearly wasn't an ideal spot for casual conversation.

"What can't be said here?"

Qiao Wanyin stood at the alley entrance, her brows slightly furrowed.

People were coming and going on the street outside.

The sun was shining brightly, making it hard for her to open her eyes.

But He Dayong on the other side looked like he wanted to say something but couldn't.

What's wrong...?

Is it more important than speaking out in broad daylight?

Qiao Wanyin understood perfectly well.

This person is not a decent person at all.

Back then, she wasn't engaged yet, and she had some feelings for me.

They were extremely respectful in the village.

When walking, they would nod; when speaking, they would smile first; and even when handing something over, they would hold it with both hands.

But things are different now.

She is already engaged to Fu Li'an, who is known in the village as a very good family.

His expression changed as his identity changed.

This person is very petty; how could they possibly accept such a drop in status?

Ever since that engagement, Qiao Wanyin had sensed that something was off about this person.

Maybe he came to see her today just to give her some difficult problems.

As expected.

He Dayong scratched the back of his head, stammered for a while, and finally forced out a sentence.

"If you're willing to listen to me, I can agree to let you postpone the repayment for a month, how about it?"

These words sound like a favor, but they are actually a disguised way of setting conditions.

Qiao Wanyin sneered, her eyes filled with a hint of mockery.

"Ha—I thought you'd be more generous. This is all the small favor you can offer? It's just a few days' delay? Is that even considered a discount?"

He Dayong paused, and seeing that she wasn't buying it, he looked a little embarrassed.

But to save face, he quickly offered a way out.

"Okay, okay, okay!"

He quickly changed his tune.

"How about I give you a two hundred yuan discount?"

I said it readily, but I didn't dare to cut it too much at once.

He was afraid.

If I really cut back too much, and she suspects I have some other ulterior motive, then things will get complicated.

"Do you keep your word?"

Qiao Wanyin tilted her head to look at him, her expression becoming serious.

"Don't agree so readily and then go back on your word."

"How is that possible!"

He hurriedly patted his chest and assured them.

"If you don't believe me, go ask around in our town! I, He Dayong, always keep my word. When have I ever lied to anyone!"

Qiao Wanyin simply hummed softly and did not immediately respond.

Why would she believe such empty promises?

How many lenders are truly sincere and reliable?

She knew it all too well.

These people are best at using their words like a gold mine.

When it comes to actually implementing the policies, they make all sorts of excuses and set traps.

The more enthusiastic and attentive they are, the more likely they are to have dug a pit for her to fall into.

With that in mind, Qiao Wanyin took the opportunity to make her request.

"Since that's the case, that makes things easy—you can write a written agreement!"

Upon hearing this, He Dayong's smile froze instantly.

"What? I need to write a written agreement? I didn't bring any paper or pen..."

His tone betrayed a hint of panic.

"It doesn't matter."

Qiao Wanyin continued to speak with a smile, while deftly pulling out a neatly folded stack of papers from her lapel, along with a small fountain pen she always carried with her.