Finally, he had the chance to ask the girl where she lived. Da Yong was excited, but he remained outwardly calm while secretly full of anticipation.
Qiao Lian'er, sitting in front, looked up at the sky upon hearing these words. Had she said she would escort someone to the village entrance? Brother Dayong had acted on his own initiative.
“We live in Lingjia Village. It’s just a short three-mile path from the main road intersection. It’s not far,” Qiu said.
"Are there many families with the surname Ling in your village?" Wan asked.
"Yes, more than half of the families have the surname Ling."
Da Yong searched around in the carriage and found a bag of sugar and cakes.
He grabbed a handful and gave it to Qiu Shi, then another handful to Ling Yin, and then another handful to Ling Xiao.
Seeing how generous the Qiao family was, the three of them felt a little embarrassed.
“Take it, we buy it every day and we still can’t finish it all,” Madam Lü said with a gentle smile.
Qiu ate one piece of cake but couldn't bear to eat the rest, as she had two children at home: the third child was an older sister, and the fourth child was a younger brother.
We rarely buy these snacks at home, and the kids long for them all year round. Now that we've got a whole bunch, it's perfect for satisfying their cravings.
Lingyin and Lingxiao ate two candies, their eyes shining with an unusual light, but they couldn't bear to eat any more. They took them home and saved them to eat slowly.
A thought arose in Da Yong's mind: if he could marry this girl, he would feed her delicious food every day.
Da Cheng's gaze, which seemed to see great potential, occasionally swept over Ling Yin, burning with affection and pity. Seeing how considerate his elder brother was, his heart sank.
The older brother also likes Lingyin, and he's even more devoted to her than he is.
He hadn't expected his older brother to do all this, delivering food to his doorstep. Suddenly, a feeling of shame welled up inside him.
He's a rough and clumsy man, yet my older brother is so meticulous. He's not worthy of liking a girl yet.
Okay, if my brother likes it, then I'll grant his wish, without causing him any trouble or pressure, so he can pursue the girl he desires with peace of mind.
Don't make things difficult for the girl.
Da Cheng was a little sad. He looked at the scenery outside the window and remained silent for a long time.
The first time he met Lingyin, he was captivated by her, dreaming of her several times and thinking about her during the day.
But when they met again, he realized that he didn't even know how to express his kindness to someone.
Fortunately, this was just the beginning. He was only slightly tempted, and it was better to end the pain quickly than to prolong it. He cut off the idea as soon as possible, and everything would be fine in a few days.
"Brother, are you in a bad mood? Brother, have some candy." Ling Xiao peeled a piece of candy and held it to Da Cheng's lips.
Seeing the child's bright smile, Da Cheng's mood brightened, and he smiled too.
"Brother is in a great mood, little brother, you can have this." He took the candy and put it in Ling Xiao's mouth.
"That intersection ahead is the fork in the road that leads to our village," Lingyin pointed out to everyone.
"It's not dark yet, we can walk back."
“No, it’s not dark yet, but it’s getting late. I’m not comfortable with two women and a child walking on the road. I need to take you to the village entrance,” Dayong said firmly.
“Yes, it’s just a short distance, the carriage will be fast and won’t delay us,” Qiao Yunni said. “We’ll all be acquaintances from now on, no need to be so polite.”
She could tell that Dayong cared a lot about this girl named Lingyin. In that case, she decided to go and take a look at the village.
The others quickly comforted the mother and her two children, making them too embarrassed to say anything more.
When they reached the fork in the road, Qiao Lian'er steered the carriage in that direction. The road suddenly narrowed considerably, but it was still wide enough for a carriage to pass through.
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