Yunling was quite taken aback. She opened her mouth to speak, but Lu Yinghuai continued:
"And this little jade pendant, and that little pendant, were both given to me by you, so you should..."
"Stop, stop," Yunling quickly interrupted Lu Yinghuai, saying with a hint of disdain, "These are all minor matters, you don't need to make such a fuss about them."
But as soon as she finished speaking, Yunling felt something was off. When she saw Lu Yinghuai smiling at her, her face immediately turned red.
"You think these are all trivial matters, and I also think that what I did for you was trivial matters. Since they are all trivial matters, why does Lingniang have to be so particular about them with me?"
"This is different."
"Yes, it's different. I usually charge over ten thousand yuan for a doctor's home visit. You've treated me twice, which cost a total of twenty thousand yuan. So I still owe you money."
"Nonsense! I...I can't argue with you."
Yunling felt that this person was still a shameless scoundrel at heart, and that would show as soon as something was brought up; even when he was in the wrong, he wouldn't let it go.
"You can't do that again next time. And about the wool, we agreed beforehand that the costs would be calculated clearly. You can't use this as an excuse for personal gain."
Lu Yinghuai nodded slightly and said:
"The exact amount can only be calculated after the goods are successfully delivered back to the Yun family. I can't calculate it right now."
"good."
Now that things were out in the open, Yunling didn't want to linger and disturb the man's work. Just as she was about to take a step away, her hand was grasped.
"Let's have dinner together tonight, and then go to Hongqiao to buy sausages tomorrow, okay?"
"Oh no, we just had a fight and it's bad for our relationship. It's not appropriate for us to eat together now."
Lu Yinghuai really didn't expect Yun Ling to respond like this; the reason was quite novel, and he liked it very much.
"You can pay for tonight's expenses. I won't argue, okay?"
Yunling watched him wave the silver dollar she had just given him and couldn't help but chuckle.
"Okay, I'll do it."
After receiving Yunling's response, Lu Yinghuai focused all his attention on what delicious food to take her to eat. He spent the whole afternoon thinking and finally came up with a good place. But his joy didn't last long before he saw one, two, or three things that were an eyesore.
He wanted Zifu to be more sensible and help him invite Tang Ling and Gangzi to another place to play, but Zifu was incredibly stubborn; he would never do it unless Zifu told him to.
Furthermore, after being taught a lesson by Tang Ling and Gangzi last time, he didn't dare to provoke those two again.
Tang Ling and Gangzi were also wholeheartedly protective of Yun Ling, just like the stickiest candy, impossible to separate no matter how hard they tried.
Finally, the five of them enjoyed a delicious dinner and had a harmonious evening.
**
The next day, Lu Yinghuai rushed to the trading company before dawn to handle some business. He returned to his residence before lunch and happened to run into Yunling, who was just about to leave. He was very happy and spoke to her in a cheerful tone.
"Lingniang, take my carriage to Rainbow Bridge."
Yunling was surprised that this person would return at this time. While surprised, she also thought about his health and asked:
Have you had lunch?
"No, what about you?"
Yunling quickly stopped her hiccups. She had just eaten a bowl of bamboo shoot and fern wontons. The bamboo shoots were fresh and crisp, and the fern was very refreshing. The combination was light yet flavorful, and had a hint of spring.
Even though she liked it, she only ate one bowl, thinking she would save room to fill up at Rainbow Bridge. But if she said she had eaten, given the personality of the person in front of her, he would definitely wait until Rainbow Bridge to eat something to fill his stomach, which would then harm his spleen and stomach.
Therefore, Yunling said:
"I don't have any either. Why don't we eat something first before we go?"
"good."
Gangzi was puzzled. What kind of ability did Lu Yinghuai have to make his boss lie? He had just eaten a big bowl of bamboo shoot and fern wontons. If he ate anything else now, he didn't know if he would burst his stomach.
However, Gangzi's concern was unnecessary. Lu Yinghuai knew that Yunling would never go hungry, even if she was starving herself. He also knew that this was her way of showing kindness, so he led her to a nearby stall.
Order a large bowl of noodles with minced meat sauce, ask the vendor to bring two bowls, mix the noodles well, and then scoop out some for Yunling to try.
Yunling ate with great satisfaction. The sauce for the mixed noodles was delicious, fresh, not too salty, and had a hint of spiciness. As she stirred it with her chopsticks, it clung to each noodle like a paste. She slurped it into her mouth, feeling incredibly happy.
If she weren't still pregnant, she would definitely have taken more.
Seeing her greedy look, Lu Yinghuai wanted to pinch her cheeks and call her "little glutton." He thought about giving her more, but he didn't know how much the little one had just eaten and was afraid she would overeat, so he just shoved the noodles with minced meat sauce into his mouth.
The Rainbow Bridge was bustling in the afternoon, and at first glance, it seemed even more lively than the Zhou Bridge.
And because it was springtime, a time of renewal, selling fresh flowers became a trend in Bianjing. There were peonies, herbaceous peonies, kerria japonica, climbing roses, roses, and hydrangeas, and every now and then, small-time flower brokers carrying baskets would pass by.
The peach blossoms, daffodils, crabapple blossoms, goldenrod, azaleas, and other flowers in the basket are vying for attention, and wherever they go, they leave behind a fragrance that lingers in the memory of passersby.
Lu Yinghuai stopped in front of a flower stall, his gaze fixed on the peonies. Seeing his distinguished attire, the stall owner offered his recommendation:
"The peonies are blooming exceptionally beautifully this year, with many more colors than in previous years. Young master, do you prefer the single-flowered variety or the tiered variety?"
Lu Yinghuai ignored him and picked out a peony that transitioned from pale yellow to white and pink from the inside out. He put down the copper coin and ran to Yunling's side to present the flower to her.
"This is... a peony."
Tang Ling tactfully turned her face away and pulled Gangzi away as well. Peonies symbolize a romantic bond between a man and a woman, and she couldn't afford to add any burden at this crucial moment.
Tang Ling understood what she meant, but Yun Ling didn't. She brought the peony to her nose and sniffed it gently. A special floral fragrance slowly wafted out, tugging at her nose and making her feel happy.
"Why don't you buy more? Peonies can be used to make tea and soup. They can reduce internal heat, regulate the spleen and stomach, and are very beneficial for women."
When Lu Yinghuai saw that Yunling's expression didn't seem feigned when she said this, he figured she probably didn't understand the meaning behind it. Oh well, let's take it slow.
“These peonies aren’t for making tea or soup. Look at all the men and women on the street wearing flowers in their hair. Here, let me help you put this peony in your hair.”
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