"I won't marry you! Xue'er, you're enough for me! Don't forget you're not alone, you have two children, and your maternal grandfather and the others are your strong support!"
Hearing this, Han Luoxue smiled gently.
Unexpectedly, his support came from Ouyang Zhen's maternal grandfather.
While I was moved, I felt mostly bitter.
Now my father has become an official, but he's just a low-ranking official of the seventh grade, and he doesn't have much influence.
She can't really count on her family. When Ouyang Zhen reveals his true identity, many people might think she's not good enough for Brother Chen.
Han Luoxue didn't want that; she still wanted to develop her career and make a name for herself.
Thinking back, she entrusted the grain business to Xuanyuan Pavilion for Chen-gege's sake, but how many people knew that she was the one who supplied the grain?
"Don't overthink it, Xue'er. Don't you know me?"
Ouyang Zhen's gaze was deep. He knew that Han Luoxue lacked a sense of security, but her worries were unnecessary.
"I believe you, Brother Chen, let's go fishing!"
Taking out the fishing rod she had prepared beforehand, Han Luoxue excitedly began casting her line.
Han Mengze followed suit; it was her first time fishing.
"Mengze, stay away from the shore, safety first!"
Han Luoxue reminded Yunniang and Han Mingyuan to find a spot and start fishing. As for Doctor Xu, with Han Luoyu by his side, the two chatted and laughed, getting along quite well.
"Master, do you think that person over there is Madam Han?"
Fatty Liu was resting with his eyes closed when he suddenly heard Cui'er's voice.
He immediately opened his eyes and turned to look in the direction Cui'er was pointing. Sure enough, he saw several familiar figures.
Fatty Liu's expression changed, and a sinister glint flashed in his eyes.
This woman has stolen so much of my business, and now she has the leisure to fish here?
She hasn't shown her face for a while now, so she should be coming out soon. What a restless woman!
"Master, look at the man next to her, could he be her husband?"
"Heh, how could that be?"
Fatty Liu sized up the man next to Han Luoxue. Judging from his physique, the man was too thin and weak.
I don't know what kind of man is so heartless as to abandon a pregnant woman so far away and leave her without a care.
Fatty Liu scoffed and stopped reading, thinking to himself, "It seems that the plan is about to begin."
Although they weren't close, she had to admit that Madam Han was quite beautiful; at least in Yancheng, she hadn't seen a woman more beautiful than Madam Han.
Even if such a stunning beauty already has a child, Magistrate Wang probably wouldn't mind, right?
He still felt an impulse when he saw this woman. Fatty Liu pulled Cui'er aside.
"Master..." Cui'er exclaimed in a sweet voice, but Fatty Liu's hand reached inside her clothes and he chuckled, "What, don't you like it?"
Cui'er blushed, but dared not refute.
Ouyang Zhen also felt the direct gaze from this side and frowned unhappily: "Do you know the people over there?"
Han Luoxue turned her head and glanced at him, then sneered, "Just a worthless rat!"
"Brother Chen, I heard that this place is backed by salt mountains, and the county magistrate here is incredibly wealthy!"
Ouyang Zhen frowned. This place had never been under his jurisdiction before, so he really didn't know!
"I'm curious, who's backing this magistrate?"
"I'll have someone check it out later!"
Ouyang Zhen was worried. This place was not close to the capital, and he didn't want anything to happen to Han Luoxue and the child.
"No need, I can handle this little thing!"
She didn't want to be a woman who had to rely on a man for everything; she could handle this little thing herself.
Knowing that Yanshan is a lucrative post, it's fine if there's no shady dealings, but if there is...
Of course, you should keep it in your own hands; no one will complain about having too little money.
She also plans to build grain stores, starting in Yancheng and then expanding nationwide, just like Xuanyuan Pavilion, to become famous throughout the country.
Han Luoxue remembered that back in modern times, some celebrities had said, "I don't want to marry into a wealthy family, because I am a wealthy family."
Having arrived in ancient times, she planned to follow the same path. Even if her family had no power or influence, her own influence was enough.
At the very least, she should be someone that others cannot easily manipulate.
With a plan in mind, Han Luoxue felt much better. Now that her two children didn't need her care much, she felt reassured with Aunt Xu around, and she could focus on her career.
"You really don't need my intervention?"
Han Luoxue shook her head: "It's nothing, don't you trust me?"
Ouyang Zhen smiled faintly, his face full of doting affection, and said, "Why don't you believe me? If there's anything that's inconvenient for you to handle here, just tell me. Even if you've stirred up a hornet's nest, I can help you cover it up!"
Han Luoxue smiled shyly, and Han Luoyu, who was not far away, heard this and her eyes lit up: "Brother-in-law is so domineering! I want to find someone as domineering as my brother-in-law in the future!"
"You? A little girl who hasn't even grown her first hairs yet wants to find a man?"
Upon hearing this, Han Luoyu immediately flew into a rage, abandoning her fishing and running towards Zhou Yuan.
"Zhou Yuan, when did I offend you? Can't you just stay silent and pretend you're mute?"
"You can't expect anything good to come out of a dog's mouth! Will you die if you don't criticize me for a day?"
Zhou Yuan quickly dodged, and the two chased each other along the lakeside. Everyone just laughed and no one stopped them.
Han Luoxue looked at the two of them thoughtfully; something seemed off.
The two of them argue and fight as soon as they meet. Is this the legendary saying that fighting is a sign of affection? No, it should be that they become friends after fighting.
She turned to look at Ouyang Zhen: "Zhou Yuan wouldn't have such a heavy taste, would he?"
Her younger sister is not yet an adult, but Zhou Yuan is already over twenty.
The age gap between the two is at least seven or eight years. Their parents might not agree, and the Zhou family might not be happy either!
Who knows?
Ouyang Zhen wasn't in a hurry; everyone has their own destiny. He had never imagined he would fall for a woman, especially when he was at his lowest point.
"That's true, but I need to ask Yu'er about it later!"
She's so young and doesn't understand many things. If she doesn't have feelings for Zhou Yuan, she should still be discreet.
"Xue'er, you'd better not ask. Our sister knows what she's doing!"
Han Luoxue's imagery was also correct; she glanced in her mother's direction.
The two glanced at each other and continued sitting by the lake, seemingly talking about nothing.
That's true. My parents only have one day. My father will be going back tomorrow. They're an old married couple, and they must have a lot to talk about.
That morning, only the doctor caught one fish, weighing only three or four pounds, but everyone was overjoyed.
With two young children at home, Han Luoxue was worried, so the group didn't eat by the lake and went straight home.
How should we eat this fish?
Looking at the fish she had caught, which turned out to be just a grass carp, Yunniang was also troubled.
Three or four pounds is too small; it's simply inedible.
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