The boy in front of me had a handsome and upright appearance, a full forehead, and cunning eyes that seemed to see right through me.
Qiao Chaoheng felt unwell all over.
However, he maintained a smile on his face.
"Young man, where are you from? Standing on the street like this, making random guesses about passersby, is not a good thing to do."
Song Ruier stared straight at the other person. These adults were such good actors. Did they think they could fool him?
“I’m not just guessing; I noticed you the moment you appeared,” he said bluntly.
"Your surname is Qiao, the same name as my sister, and you've come to settle down in our Datian Village. Your intentions are anything but aboveboard."
Qiao Chaoheng realized what was going on and stared at Song Ruier: "You're Qiao Lian'er's younger brother?"
"Of course, we share the same father and mother, and I am her only brother."
"You seem to be prejudiced against us because I share the same name as your sister?" A head popped out from the carriage; it was Qiao Lian'er.
“No, I think I can help you. We can work together,” Song Ruier said confidently.
The two exchanged a glance.
Qiao Chaoheng considered carefully: "Since Qiao Lian'er is your sister, you must know a lot about her."
"Of course, I know her every characteristic, her mannerisms, and habits perfectly well. Isn't that exactly what you need?"
The two were startled, and felt a slight cold sweat break out on their bodies.
"Although I don't know what you're talking about, I have a connection with your sister and I want to get to know her better. However, she's a bit aloof, and I don't know how to approach her. Since you're her brother, then we're also destined to meet." Qiao Lian'er got off the carriage.
"Young man, would you like to go to the teahouse for some dim sum?"
Qiao Chaoheng also tacitly agreed.
Of course, he didn't completely believe that this suddenly appearing child was sent by Qiao Lian'er to test the waters, or that he really didn't get along with her. He needed to figure this out first.
Qiao Lian'er led Song Rui'er into the teahouse. Qiao Chaoheng first inquired with the shop owners nearby and learned that the unexpectedly appearing child was indeed Qiao Lian'er's younger brother and Qiao Yunni's son.
To ensure authenticity, Qiao Chaoheng asked two more people, and both received affirmative answers.
"Strange, someone asked the same question a while ago, and now someone else is asking again."
The owner of the steamed bun shop looked puzzled.
"The Qiao family is now very wealthy and powerful. Qiao Yunni got divorced, and her son didn't go back to her parents' home with her. It's no wonder that some people have ideas about this," the spice shop owner next to him guessed.
Those who heard it all looked like they suddenly understood.
Qiao Chaoheng entered the teahouse and nodded slightly to Qiao Lian'er.
Qiao Lian'er understood.
Eight exquisite pastries of different flavors were laid out on the table. Song Ruier had never eaten such things before. Although the Chu family had given him one hundred taels of silver, he dared not spend it recklessly. He simply changed to the best school in town and added a meat dish to each meal. He knew that he was all alone. Although the Chu family took care of him, they might expose him one day. This one hundred taels of silver might be the last guarantee that he could survive in this world and receive an education.
Snacks are a luxury for Song Ruier.
He didn't care about appearances at all, grabbing a cloud cake in his left hand and a peach shortbread in his right, stuffing them into his mouth.
Qiao Lian'er was somewhat surprised: "You don't seem to eat snacks often. Your sister is a wealthy woman and a big businesswoman. Why doesn't she give you any money? You don't seem to be in a good situation."
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