92 The two of them are quite compatible
◎Maybe you haven't told her yet that you're attracted to County Magistrate Ye◎
Now that she had the information she needed, Ye Yunzhao no longer needed to stay. She carried her backpack, carefully counting the small amount of money the woman had just given her, mentally calculating how much more she should add.
The quality of the weaving mushrooms grown by Aunt Wang is so high that I'm afraid they can be sold for four per penny. So, I'll probably need to replenish half of them...
Ye Yunzhao lowered his head in thought, completely unaware of the strange man beside him.
In the blink of an eye, a rough big hand suddenly reached out in front of her and snatched the half a dollar she had worked so hard to earn away from her!
Ye Yunzhao stumbled when he pulled him, but he reacted quickly and ran after him, shouting as he ran: "There's a thief! Someone come quickly! Where are the clerks? They're robbing people in broad daylight!"
She wasn't used to exercising on a daily basis, and after only a few dozen meters she was already panting. Seeing the villain getting further and further away, Ye Yunzhao lifted his hat, took aim, and threw with all his might!
With a loud "bang", the hat hit the back of the bad guy's head, but the hat was light and did not knock him unconscious. The man just turned around, glared and cursed.
Seeing her steps getting slower and slower, she felt she could no longer keep up. She loosened her backpack and was about to try again. At that moment, she heard someone calling her -
"County Magistrate Ye? Why are you…"
Ye Yunzhao heard the voice and looked over, and it was Chen Jingshan.
She immediately stepped forward, tugging at his sleeve and running forward, breathlessly saying, "Hurry... hurry... help me catch up..."
Chen Jingshan looked in the direction she pointed, waved to the housekeeper Zhang and the security guard beside the door, and in a blink of an eye, seven or eight strong men caught up with them.
Chen Jingshan's arms were strong and tightly wrapped around hers. He was surprised and happy at the same time. He asked with concern, "Are you feeling unwell?"
Seeing this, Ye Yunzhao bent over weakly, his head uncontrollably resting against his chest, panting rapidly: "Thank...thank you..."
"There's no need to thank me between you and me." Chen Jingshan wanted to help her walk into the yard. "Don't worry, they will definitely catch him."
Ye Yunzhao had really used up all her strength just now. Although she didn't need to chase anymore, her steps were very weak. She couldn't help but make a secret resolution: starting from tomorrow, she would strengthen her physical exercise!
Suddenly, the world spun around him, and when his sight stabilized again, Ye Yunzhao was actually looking up at his jaw.
The arms across her sides and knees tightened, and she frantically tried to break free: "You..."
Chen Jingshan said nothing as he carried her horizontally and walked quickly towards his yard. However, they inevitably met a few maids and servants along the way. Although they did not speak, their eyes revealed some curiosity and gossip.
Ye Yunzhao saw that he looked calm and unconcerned, but she was so ashamed that she turned her face away, not daring to look them in the eye. Her slender white fingers tightly grasped Chen Jingshan's clothes on his chest, and she whispered, "Put me down quickly..."
"Not tired anymore?" Chen Jingshan stopped, lowered his head slightly, and met the eyes of the person in his arms, with a half-smile in his eyes.
Before Ye Yunzhao could answer, a man suddenly jumped out from the side. He looked somewhat similar to Chen Jingshan in his features, but his build was a bit stronger. The man called out jokingly:
"younger brother……"
Only then did Chen Jingshan bend down slightly and relax his strength, and Ye Yunzhao immediately jumped out of his arms.
Chen Yuechuan asked, "Who is this?"
"She is the magistrate of Lingnan County, Ye Yunzhao." Chen Jingshan's face showed no joy. After secretly glaring at his brother, he turned around and said gently, "This is my brother, Chen Yuechuan."
The two men exchanged greetings. Ye Yunzhao, feeling somewhat uncomfortable because of what had just happened, said politely, "I've heard of Brother Chen before. I only knew that he was a martial artist, one of the best in the military camp. I never thought I'd have the honor of meeting him today. He's indeed brave and valiant."
Chen Yuechuan raised the corner of his mouth, and his inquiring eyes moved back and forth between the two of them. After staring at her for a long time, he slowly said, "I think County Magistrate Ye looks very familiar."
Ye Yunzhao was stunned when he heard this, and asked curiously, "Could it be that we have met before?"
Chen Jingshan knew that his brother was a bit of a jerk and didn't know what crazy things he could say. He immediately stepped forward and interrupted, "Okay, brother, don't you have something to go out for?"
Seeing him so nervous, Chen Yuechuan, who had been beaten up by him before, became even more excited and said innocently:
"Why are you chasing me away? I just saw that County Magistrate Ye looks exactly like the painting in your study..."
He was startled in a somewhat artificial way, and turned his head to look at Ye Yunzhao behind Chen Jingshan:
"Could it be...could it be that you haven't told her yet that you're attracted to County Magistrate Ye?"
Chen Jingshan's back stiffened, he slowly closed his eyes, an exasperated expression appeared on his face, his lips moved slightly, and he said silently: Wait!
Ye Yunzhao had never encountered such a scene before. When he was at a loss, the voice of Zhang Guanjia suddenly rang out from behind him:
"That man ran very fast. Seeing that we were outnumbered, he threw down this string of copper coins and ran away. County Magistrate Ye, please count them and see if they are enough..."
Before he could finish, Ye Yunzhao quickly turned around, took the copper coin, and blurted out: "That's enough, thank you very much. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
She walked hurriedly, as if there was a ferocious beast in the muddy water behind her. Butler Zhang looked at Chen Jingshan, then at her back, and murmured, "Why are you so anxious? Why don't you have a cup of hot tea at home before leaving?"
He turned back with a look of suspicion and exchanged glances with his two masters. He inexplicably felt that the face of the shopkeeper Jingshan was darker than that of the man next to him who had been exposed to the wind and sun in the military camp for five or six years.
Illusion, illusion, it must be an illusion...
Little did she know that Chen Jingshan thought her fleeing figure was just shyness.
*
Ye Yunzhao walked towards the market as soon as she left Chen's house. Although she tried to remain calm, her flushed cheeks betrayed her.
Everything that man said just now moved her heart. It would be a lie to say that she didn't care. She had been single since birth in her previous life, and she was alone after traveling through time. Ye Yunzhao had imagined what her future lover would look like.
Chen Jingshan was a handsome man with a tall, sturdy build, a good-looking man indeed. However, he always cared about his own interests, so Ye Yunzhao didn't have a good impression of him at first. Even after he helped the refugees, his dislike for him turned into indifference.
Now in her eyes, this person may become a close friend, but he cannot be someone who will accompany her for life.
Ye Yunzhao was suddenly startled. She hadn't realized she had been thinking so deeply. She raised her hand and patted her face. The other person might just be joking: Wake up, what are you thinking about?
"County Magistrate Ye, what are you doing?"
Suddenly, Aunt Wang's voice sounded behind her.
Aunt Wang looked at her strangely, then stole a glance at her hand on her cheek and said thoughtfully, "County Magistrate Ye, you...?"
Ye Yunzhao followed her gaze and lowered his head, immediately withdrawing his hand and explaining vaguely, "No, no, it's too hot today. I just washed my hands to cool down..."
Aunt Wang was stunned. Although the sun was shining brightly today, the wind was very strong, so she unconsciously wrapped her clothes tightly.
Seeing her actions, Ye Yunzhao immediately changed the subject and asked, "How are the woven hat mushrooms selling?"
"Hehe..." Aunt Wang laughed out loud when she heard that. "Thanks to you, the sales are pretty good."
There were still about seventeen or eighteen sticks left in Aunt Wang's backpack. It didn't take long for the basket to be emptied. The two of them picked up their things and left together.
The two of them were silent along the way. Ye Yunzhao was talking about what had just happened at Chen's house, while Aunt Wang was drooling over the street stalls. By the time Ye Yunzhao noticed her, she had already fallen behind him by several steps.
"Aunt, give me two bowls of wontons." Ye Yunzhao counted out twenty copper coins from his arms, spread them out on his palm for the woman to see, and then poured them all into the ceramic jar on the table.
"Okay!" The woman quickly dusted off the tables and chairs and said with a smile, "You guys take a seat first!"
Aunt Wang's face was wrinkled like a big bun. She raised her hand and tugged at her sleeve, her tone full of heartache: "This is too expensive. If I had known it was so expensive, I would have endured it and went home to eat..."
Ye Yunzhao smiled and said, "This aunt's cooking skills are first-rate. The water spinach and pork wontons we had last time are unforgettable to me! You helped me a lot today, so this meal is naturally my treat, so don't worry and enjoy it!"
"Oh... Even if you treat me, I wouldn't want to..." Aunt Wang stared pitifully at the pottery jar on the table behind her, "Besides, I didn't do anything today..."
"Old sister, your daughter is very considerate. Just try my cooking!" The woman smiled and suddenly looked at Ye Yunzhao and said, "By the way, my lady, it's winter now and there are no wontons stuffed with amaranth. We only have wontons stuffed with wild mushrooms and pork."
The woman mistakenly thought that they were mother and daughter. Ye Yunzhao did not explain, but just smiled and agreed. After a while, the woman brought two large bowls of wontons in clear soup.
Aunt Wang moved the bowl carefully, still feeling distressed.
Ye Yunzhao lowered her head and scooped up a round, translucent wonton with a white porcelain spoon. She blew on it gently and took a bite. The unique fragrance and glutinous taste of the wild mushroom went straight into her mouth. She sighed with satisfaction and said with a smile:
"This kind of hot soup is what you need in winter, Aunt Wang, don't feel bad about it, just try it..."
Before she finished speaking, just as she was about to take another bite, she heard a familiar voice from the side: "Hey!? Aunt Wang, are you here for wontons too?"
Aunt Wang, who was immersed in her own emotions, was stunned. She looked at the tall and strong man at the table and carefully identified him for a long time before suddenly standing up: "Oh! Is it the boy from Old Chen's family? I remember your name is Shan-Shan-"
"Chen Jingshan."
"Right, right, right!" Aunt Wang slapped her thigh and laughed, "It's been a long time since we last met. You've grown so big! I remember you had a brother, right? When you were little, you two looked exactly alike..."
"That's right. I'll let you figure it out next time." Chen Jingshan smiled and looked across at the other person, asking, "Who is this..."
"Oh! I've been talking about you. This is our county's new magistrate." Aunt Wang suddenly came to her senses and said suspiciously, "Eh... I remember that County Magistrate Ye used to sell his chestnuts to your restaurant when he was in the city. What's the matter? Don't you two know each other?"
Chen Jingshan's eyes were burning as he spoke word by word, "Of course I know him, but I don't know if County Magistrate Ye still remembers me."
Ye Yunzhao sighed secretly, looked up at him with a smile: "Of course I remember."
Seeing that they knew each other, Aunt Wang turned to Chen Jingshan and said, "I haven't seen your mother in three or four years since you moved to Yuezhou City... Come, Chen Er, sit here. It's a good opportunity to tell me about your mother."
Ye Yunzhao froze as soon as he heard this. He immediately looked up and explained, "Auntie Wang, it's almost the end of the year, and Shopkeeper Chen must have a lot of things to do. Why don't you come and visit him in person another day..."
Hearing this, Aunt Wang nodded thoughtfully and said to Chen Jingshan, "County Magistrate Ye is indeed thoughtful. Then I won't stay..."
Ye Yunzhao just breathed a sigh of relief, but Chen Jingshan actually sat down as he pleased!
"It's okay. Mother often mentions you." Chen Jingshan raised his eyebrows and said meaningfully, "Could it be that County Magistrate Ye dislikes my merchant background and doesn't want to eat at the same table with me?"
Aunt Wang's eyes were filled with inquiry and curiosity. She was always outspoken. Ye Yunzhao quickly spoke, gritting his teeth and saying, "How could it be... Shopkeeper Chen can sit down if he wants."
There was indeed a strange atmosphere between the two, but Aunt Wang did not notice it. She only felt that they were friendly and amiable. She asked them about Chen's mother for a long time, and then sighed:
"She and I have been friends since childhood. We lost contact for two years because she got married. But then I got married and moved to Xixiang, and we became close again. But now... I will definitely go visit her at home next time..."
Chen Jingshan nodded and said, "If you don't mind, you can come to my house and stay with my mother for a few days after the New Year."
"Really?" Aunt Wang was surprised and delighted. She was liking him more and more. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed County Magistrate Ye, who was eating with his head down, and an idea came to her mind:
County Magistrate Ye was kindhearted and had a good character. Chen Er was tall and strong, and had his own business. While in Xixiang, he had taken good care of his mother and oversaw all household affairs. Even with such a good character, marrying County Magistrate Ye was a bit too high a target. If the man was in love and the woman was interested, it would be a relief.
She cleared her throat and spoke cautiously, "Actually, it's not quite right for me to say these things... but I've never been able to keep secrets. If County Magistrate Ye doesn't think it's okay, just treat it as a joke."
Ye Yunzhao, who looked like an ostrich, raised his head, his eyes showing some confusion: "What?"
Aunt Wang smiled and whispered, "I, an old woman, usually enjoy my matchmaking duties. Seeing you two today, I'm surprised you two are quite a good match. What do you think of him?"
Before she could finish her words, Ye Yunzhao choked on the wontons in the soup spoon, and immediately slapped his chest and started coughing non-stop.
Aunt Wang was startled by her movement and stood up suddenly. Seeing this, Chen Jingshan immediately took out a white handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to her: "Is everything okay? Are you feeling unwell?"
Ye Yunzhao hurriedly took the handkerchief and wiped the corners of his lips. He coughed a few times and his face turned red.
"No... No... Did I say something wrong..." Aunt Wang said helplessly.
She waved her hands repeatedly, and gradually calmed down: "Auntie Wang, please sit down. We have to go back early today. There are still some matters waiting for me to deal with in the county government office."
After this, Aunt Wang became as quiet as a chicken, and she no longer had the thoughts she had just had. The three of them lowered their heads and ate in silence. The scene was somewhat strange.
Ye Yunzhao finished eating quickly. Seeing how fast she moved, Aunt Wang naturally followed closely behind her. Only Chen Jingshan ate the wontons in his bowl slowly.
"We have other things to do, so we won't disturb Manager Chen's leisure time."
Ye Yunzhao stood up, put on his backpack, threw down a sentence and turned to leave.
Chen Jingshan also stood up and watched the two leave. The woman in his sight suddenly turned around and took a few steps forward.
She pointed to the Supa in her hand and said, "I'll wash it and return it to you."
Before he could speak, Ye Yunzhao had already put away the handkerchief and flew away like a light bird.
He was left standing there, muttering to himself, "No need to return it."
No one knows whether it is the handkerchief or the burning heart that does not need to be returned.
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