Chapter 62 Fishing in Troubled Waters
Only Lin Zhaozhao and Lin Yangyang remained at Lin's Fruit Shop. Lin Zhaozhao sat casually on a stool, looking at the mess at the shop entrance with her eyes downcast and gloomy.
"Lady Lin, are you happy with today's gift?" Before seeing him, she heard his voice. Lin Zhaozhao's lips twitched slightly as she watched the elegantly dressed man walking gracefully on the silk carpet laid on the ground. The jade pendant hanging at his waist swayed slightly with his movements.
The newcomer was Qin Yi. When he saw Lin Zhaozhao raise her eyes, a hint of undisguised amazement flashed in his eyes. "With such beauty, it's a pity she's just a shopkeeper. Why don't you come with me to my manor? I'll guarantee you a life of comfort and wealth."
"No need to trouble the young master. We have no worries about food and drink, and we don't covet those illusory things."
"I didn't realize you were so self-aware. Why are you so stubborn about important matters?" Qin Yi's smile vanished, replaced by an imposing air. "It's an honor that your cousin has taken a liking to your unremarkable shop. Be smart. If you're given a way out, take it. Otherwise, you'll suffer in the end."
"No need for you to worry, young master."
"Truly stubborn and incorrigible." Qin Yi, frustrated, turned and left. Lin Zhaozhao lightly lifted her numb foot, her thin lips curving slightly.
Cousin? The Ning family steward had just finished causing trouble, and now he's causing one problem after another. It seems the person behind this must be the cousin that the man in fine clothes mentioned—Ning Wanqiu.
Having been in Huichun City for so long, she had heard many 'glorious' stories about this Miss Ning.
"Yangyang, rest."
There were still quite a few fruits and potted plants left in the shop. Lin Zhaozhao gave some to Old Song next door, and put the rest away in storage space or in carts.
The two sisters pushed the stroller home and were greeted with concern and care from their family. It took a lot of persuasion to calm the Lin family down.
Grandma Lin, Lin Fusheng, and Li Xiujuan were still not satisfied, and they also felt sorry for their two granddaughters who had been working non-stop lately, so they turned their anger into motivation and went to the kitchen to work.
Seeing this, the foodie Lin Yangyang also went into the kitchen to order food, leaving only Lin Zhaozhao and Yang Yuan, who was guarding Ping An, in the courtyard.
The two, one big and one small, looked at each other. Lin Zhaozhao moved a small stool to sit down and saw Ping An staring at her with bright, piercing eyes. The little guy was grinning at her, which made Lin Zhaozhao feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Picking up Ping An, Lin Zhaozhao kissed and nibbled at the chubby little face, making Ping An protest. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of envy in the eyes of the little adult Yang Yuan. Although it was fleeting, she still managed to catch it.
Lin Zhaozhao sighed inwardly, took out a candy and handed it to Yang Yuan. Yang Yuan looked at her, and Lin Zhaozhao tore open the wrapper, saying, "Open your mouth."
The child did it instinctively, and the moment he touched the candy, the sour taste filled his mouth. The child's pupils contracted sharply, and he heard Lin Zhaozhao's rude laughter and insincere apology, "I'm so sorry, I didn't see that this is a lemon candy."
"You did it on purpose." Yang Yuan didn't believe she hadn't seen clearly.
"Tsk, I can't believe you saw through me so quickly."
"Now that's more like a child." Lin Zhaozhao roughly rubbed Yang Yuan's head, then, after giving the child a good rub, she reverted to her mature demeanor.
"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore." Lin Zhaozhao stood up, looked around, and asked, "When will your people arrive?"
"It will take at least half a month, or at most two months." Yang Yuan was not surprised that Lin Zhaozhao would discover the clues. It was because he had been frequenting the docks recently. No matter how he tried to avoid her, he would inevitably run into Lin Zhaozhao once or twice. Given her personality, she probably already knew, but just didn't say anything.
"very good."
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