Lin Qingyu suspected that she had been subtly insulted.
He felt a tightness in his chest, a feeling that was unfamiliar to him. He seemed to want to explain something, but found himself at a loss for words.
Ruan Meng didn't give him a chance; she had already turned around and was discussing the move with Du Xiaocan and the Du couple.
Ruan Meng suddenly remembered that her two older brothers were both unmarried and lived across the street from her, which might not be good for Xiao Can, so she said:
"Next door is the clinic, and there's a small room between it and the pharmacy. If you're not comfortable there, you can borrow a room at Miss Sun's house next door."
"We will expand the house soon, and then it will be more spacious!"
With Ruan Meng around, and having met Ruan Meng's brother, Manager Du felt completely at ease.
Even so, Ruan Meng still extended an invitation, "Otherwise, I'll go back first. I haven't been home since I came back from Beixian, and I'm worried about my older brother and sister-in-law."
"Aunt Du is taking Xiao Can back to pack. She'll only bring some new clothes; she won't bring the old ones. They can make new ones later!"
Ruan Meng hopes that Du Xiaocan will encounter and face a brand new future from now on.
Aunt Du understood Ruan Meng's intention and nodded gratefully, "Yes, yes! I'll throw away the old clothes and shoes when I get back!"
Ruan Meng suggested, "Pack your things. To be honest, with so many people in the family, we're really short on tools right now. If it's convenient for Aunt Du, please bring some extra kitchen knives, scissors, hoes, and other tools when you come. I won't stand on ceremony with you two!"
"Manager Du and Aunt Du can bring Xiao Can over so he can see the environment of Fengjia Village and my home, get familiar with the place, and feel at ease!"
Manager Du was already quite relieved, but seeing how thoughtful Ruan Meng was, he was even more grateful.
Even though it wasn't far from Fengjia Village, since his daughter was going there to relax and forget her troubles, he would remind his wife not to go and disturb her.
Seeing the surroundings did ease the wife's worries, and they could also imagine what kind of life their daughter was living.
Ruan Meng lifted the curtain to go out, but Manager Du chased after her, reminding her to take some of Ruan Qian's medicine back with her.
Although Ruan Yi has been coming every day to report that everything is alright, Ruan Meng is not here, so there's no way to confirm Ruan Qian's condition. Manager Du has instructed the staff to prepare only one day's worth of medicine...
There's medicine stored at home, but the amount used shouldn't be much.
Ruan Meng was grateful for Manager Du's thoughtfulness, but Manager Du resolutely refused to accept the money for the medicine, saying he would pay for it himself.
Manager Du asked Jiqing to arrange a carriage, and together with his wife and daughter, they helped Ruan Meng onto the carriage before turning back.
Ji Qing, with a mournful face, unfolded the silver note in his hand; it was a fifty-tael note.
He explained, "Manager Du, it's not that I wanted to accept it, Miss Ruan insisted on giving it to me!"
She said, "Everyone is protecting her, and we can't let you be punished because of this!"
Ji Qing saw the young master walking from the backyard into the front hall, just in time to hear him. His gaze fell on the silver notes, and he quickly fell silent.
Lin Qingyu walked up to Ji Qing, her voice flat and devoid of any human warmth, "You took it yourself, so return it yourself!"
"Since Manager Du accepted the punishment himself, he needs to set an example!"
The shop assistants all lowered their heads, while Manager Du remained calm.
Lin Qingyu took out one hundred taels from her sleeve and handed it to Manager Du.
"This hundred taels is my father's way of showing his care for Miss Xiao Can. Manager Du, please go and buy some daily necessities for Miss Xiao Can."
Manager Du looked up, his eyes faintly red.
The workers looked up in shock and suddenly realized that the young master had actually become human.
Ji Qing's eyes darted around, and he asked Manager Du:
"Shopkeeper, when do you plan to send Miss Xiao Can to Miss Ruan's house?"
Manager Du glanced at his daughter, seeing her expectant expression, nodded to his wife, and said, "Tomorrow! Arrange things today, and ask the young master for leave tomorrow."
Ji Qing tentatively asked, "Manager Du, I still have one day off this month that I haven't taken. Could I use it tomorrow to see Miss Xiao Can off?"
"I heard that the Ruan family moved to a new house, and Xiao Kai from the He family restaurant went to celebrate. I haven't been yet!"
"I'm going to buy some firecrackers and join in the fun!"
The men laughed, "You're obviously just craving something good, haven't had it in ages, and you're probably enjoying the treats Miss Ruan gave you!"
Ji Qing didn't deny it, and turned around to confront them:
"Wait until I bring back some delicious food, then you'd better not try to steal it!"
The guys laughed and waved their hands, saying, "We can't afford to mess with them!"
Observing the young master's expression, Ji Qing tentatively asked:
"Young Master, are you free tomorrow? Would you like to go for a walk together? Beachcombing is so much fun!"
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