Hearing Gu Nanjiao say that, Lu Yanzhao almost burst out laughing: "Go ahead and call them over, it would be best to call Mother and Sister over too. Mother can't wait to hold her grandson! My little sister also wants to hold her nephew. Didn't you hear how she congratulated me tonight?"

Gu Nanjiao...

Lu Yanzhao's lips curled slightly; he knew Gu Nanjiao wouldn't dare to shout.

Gu Nanjiao: "I shouted!"

Lu Yanzhao shrugged indifferently. Let him shout if he wants! Why bother notifying him? He won't learn until he hits a brick wall. If he calls his mother and sister over, then we'll see who's embarrassed.

Gu Nanjiao sneered, a resolute glint in her eyes: "Then I'll really shout." With that, she took a deep breath and shouted loudly, "Mother, sister, come quick! Something's happened!"

Her loud shouts woke up Lu's mother and younger sister in the yard. Lu's mother rushed over, wearing one shoe on the wrong feet. Younger sister wanted to come with her, but Lu's mother forcibly kept her inside.

"Jiaojiao, what's wrong? What happened?" Lu's mother asked anxiously.

Gu Nanjiao pointed at Lu Yanzhao, a wicked smile playing on her lips: "He doesn't want to have children with me, he'd rather take care of it himself than need me, and he even said he'll never like me in this lifetime, never?" Upon hearing this, Lu's mother realized that this was indeed like her son's style, even Gu Nanjiao's tone was so similar.

Lu Yanzhao frowned; this was completely different from what he had imagined.

He was about to refute that he hadn't said those words when he couldn't help but think back to the time when he had indeed said those words to Gu Nanjiao, and Gu Nanjiao had copied them word for word.

Lu's mother's gaze towards Lu Yanzhao also became somewhat strange. Lu Yanzhao's expression changed slightly, and he wanted to explain something, but Gu Nanjiao interrupted him, saying, "Since you don't like me, then I will... Waaah!" After saying that, she turned and left crying, no longer paying attention to Lu Yanzhao behind her.

Soon after, Lu's mother came out carrying Lu Yanzhao. Upon seeing this, Gu Nanjiao immediately shrugged her shoulders, as if she were very aggrieved.

Lu Yanzhao went back to his room with his head hanging low.

Mother Lu came to Gu Nanjiao's side and comforted her, "Jiaojiao, I've already talked to him, and he promised he won't say such things again. It's getting late, you should go back to sleep!"

"I see!"

Gu Nanjiao breathed a sigh of relief upon returning to her room and collapsed onto the bed.

Staring at the dark beams, Gu Nanjiao couldn't understand why Lu Yanzhao was acting so crazy, but she definitely couldn't explain his behavior by saying that he was interested in her.

However, she really shouldn't have taken the initiative today. A boy in the throes of youthful restlessness is easily provoked like that. Perhaps Lu Yanzhao was just drunk and forgot what he did the next day.

After all, Lu Yanzhao had said that even if Gu Nanjiao drugged him and climbed naked into his bed, he wouldn't touch her. What else did he say later? Right, he also said he would never like her, never.

Gu Nanjiao had a vague answer in her heart, but she dared not guess, did not want to know, and did not want to break the silence.

Lu Yanzhao had never said he loved her, and she dared not think about love in any romantic way.

After all, it's too extravagant.

What if... Lu Yanzhao passes the imperial examination and rises through the ranks? With so many beautiful women in the capital, it's hard not to be tempted. In ancient times, it was common for men to have multiple wives and concubines.

Instead of spending time wondering whether he likes me or not, I'd rather use that time to make more money. After all, money is what truly matters and is the most practical thing.

What could be more reassuring than money? A man's feelings are nothing compared to that.

It's much more practical to have lots and lots of money; sleeping with money in your arms is much more reassuring than sleeping with a man in your arms.

Gu Nanjiao doesn't like to think too much before going to sleep, fearing it will affect her sleep. After reassuring herself, Gu Nanjiao calmed down.

Lu Yanzhao next door stared blankly at the wall until midnight. This birthday was both bittersweet and exciting.

Early in the morning, Lu Yanzhao, sporting dark circles under his eyes, rushed to the academy. As he passed Gu Nanjiao, he casually greeted her.

Gu Nanjiao...

Lu Yanzhao was so calm. It was hard to tell if it was because he had a really good mindset or because he had selective amnesia, but Gu Nanjiao thought that last night was a dream.

Since he acted as if nothing had happened, she didn't stand on ceremony and responded with a nonchalant tone.

After breakfast, Gu Nanjiao went to Jiaoniang Pavilion, while Lu's mother and Lu Xiaomei went to set up a stall.

The Jiaoniang Pavilion in the county town is much more upscale than the one in the town. Upon entering the shop, you are greeted politely by two beautiful female shop assistants.

The two employees that Lü Siniang hired were both illiterate daughters from poor families. They had no problem selling goods and introducing products, but they were no good at bookkeeping and collecting money.

These days, how many women can read? Those who can go to school are mostly men from well-off families, unless their parents are particularly open-minded or they themselves are diligent and eager to learn. Isn't Lu Yanzhao an example of that?

Gu Nanjiao thought that she would have to find a literate accountant another day. If she really couldn't find one, there were plenty of poor students in the academy who could be her accountant.

At noon, Lü Siniang came over. Gu's father also came over. Gu Nanjiao was very curious. Wasn't the teacher always busy with classes? Was her father so free? The two of them were really inseparable, like twins.

I just don't understand love among middle-aged people!

Gu Nanjiao sweetly called out "Dad," and her father asked with a smile, "Why did you come over? Didn't you help your mother-in-law set up her stall?"

Gu Nanjiao said, "It's hot now, so there are fewer people eating."

Father Gu nodded without saying anything, continuing to exchange glances with Lü Siniang beside him.

Gu Nanjiao... has been overlooked!

With more people in the shop, her help was no longer needed, so Gu Nanjiao simply went back to her rented room, brought two buckets of ice, and delivered them to Jiaoniang Pavilion.

Upon seeing the ice, Lü Siniang and Gu Qingyan were utterly astonished.

Where did you get the ice?

Gu Nanjiao whispered, "I'm telling you, but don't tell anyone, I made this myself."

Mr. Gu looked on incredulously: "You did this yourself?"

"Yes, Dad, don't ask so many questions. You and your fourth aunt each have one of these two buckets. I'll deliver more to you in a while."

Father Gu said, "Let's leave it in the shop; it'll all turn to water if we take it back."

On a sweltering summer day, two buckets of ice were placed in the Jiaoniang Pavilion, emanating a cool breeze. No one who came to the store wanted to leave, but they were too embarrassed to stay in the store without buying anything. Some bought a little bit of the Imperial Concubine Soup, and some even ordered a few pieces of clothing.

Back home, Gu Nanjiao sat there in a daze. Now that it's hot, spicy beef jerky, spicy strips, and bullfrogs aren't selling well. Aside from the mung bean smoothie with rolled noodles, nothing else is selling.

What's a good product to sell this season?

Sell ​​summer treats that quench thirst and cool you down; switch to other seasonal items when the season is over.

But she's not going to give up on bullfrogs. She plans to raise them. The Wang brothers, Wang Gang and Wang Qiang, are good people; she'll discuss the breeding and management with them later.

After gathering her thoughts, Gu Nanjiao began preparing dinner.

Just then, the village chief knocked on the door and came over.

Gu Nanjiao wondered, what is the village chief doing here at this time?