Ning Ye, who had been quietly hiding outside the door, heard everything clearly.
Ning Ye felt a pang of remorse. Was he really such an unreliable person?
Could I do such a thing?
The conversation inside continued, and Xiao Yuan said hesitantly, "Miss, I know you're worried, but some things can't be forced. Let's wait and see."
Lin Qinshu stood up and held Xiaoyuan's hand. "You've never been by my side since you were little. I don't want you to marry someone else. If you meet a heartless man, it will make me even more worried. But since you don't want to now, I won't force you. Let's take it slow."
Xiao Yuan's eyes filled with tears. "Miss, I know you are thinking of me. If the young master really likes me, I will definitely not let you down."
Just then, Ning Ye pushed open the door and entered. "Wife, I overheard you slandering me outside. I'll let you off this time, but you absolutely can't do it again next time. It makes me look like some kind of heartless man. I didn't do anything, but you want me to take the blame?"
Upon seeing Ning Ye enter, Xiao Yuan ran out like a frightened rabbit, leaving without looking back.
Lin Qinshu rolled her eyes at Ning Ye, "You're here, why did you have to come in? Don't you know how sensitive Xiao Yuan is? Let's see when you'll be able to talk to her again this time."
Ning Ye scratched his head and said, "The thing you're worried about won't happen at all, so there's no need to worry. If you really think I'm the kind of heartless man, then I'll swear to you."
Lin Qinshu chuckled and said, "Husband, you don't actually think I care about such things, do you? These things are actually irrelevant to me. After all, it's normal for men to have multiple wives and concubines. I don't care. I just think it's time to find good homes for Xiaoqing and Xiaoyuan."
"It seems you mean well, but you haven't considered how I, as your husband, would feel. There are countless good men in this world, and you will eventually meet one, so there's no need to rush."
"Never mind, I don't think you're in the mood for it. But why did you come back so early today, my husband?"
Ning Ye took out a potion, "Wife, drink this quickly. This is a good thing I found for you. After drinking it, you will stay young forever."
Lin Qinshu chuckled, "How can you say such things? What's the difference between this and so-called immortality? Where did you get this? It does look rather novel."
"You must not underestimate this medicine. Even if there is only one in the world, it is entirely up to luck. Otherwise, you will never come across it."
Ning Ye's words were not an exaggeration at all. After all, the system has never refreshed the product twice, so whether you can encounter it again next time is really all up to fate.
Although Lin Qinshu still didn't quite believe what Ning Ye said, she still believed that her husband would never harm her, so she took the medicine and drank it all in one gulp.
The sweet and sour taste was quite pleasant, and Lin Qinshu felt a little unsatisfied after finishing it.
"My husband, I don't know if it has the effects you described, but this stuff tastes really good. It would be great if it could be sold as a product."
Ning Ye was too lazy to explain, since it did sound a bit outrageous, but the truth would come out in time.
Since it's Lunar New Year's Eve, we naturally need to make good preparations in all aspects.
The entire mansion was covered in bright red, and even the lanterns had all turned red.
All the servants were constantly busy. Although a thorough cleaning had already been completed, there was still more food to prepare today than usual, plus some other chores, making it an exceptionally busy day.
Of course, the most important thing was for everyone to make dumplings together. Although everyone in the village knew about dumplings, very few ordinary people could actually eat them.
Ning Ye, on the other hand, was extremely extravagant. He ordered a lot of the finest meat to make dumplings, and there were a total of twenty or thirty people, including his guards and servants.
With so many people gathered in the hall making dumplings together, it looked quite lively. And today, there were no taboos; as long as it wasn't too outrageous, Ning Ye could laugh off anything.
As for Fourth Uncle's family, Ning Ye originally planned to have them all come over for dinner, but Ning Silang felt that since they had already separated, it was fine for them to live their own lives, and it would be the same to have dinner together tomorrow.
After everyone finished making dumplings, Ning Ye started cooking them, and various dishes were gradually served.
Several large tables were set up to accommodate everyone, and Ning Ye raised his glass after everyone was seated, saying, "You've all worked hard with me for a year, and I thank you all for following me through this year."
Everyone was flattered. After all, the concept of hierarchy is deeply ingrained in everyone's mind. How could they not be moved when Ning Ye, as the host, said such things to them?
But what Ning Ye is saying now is not a show, but a thought from the bottom of his heart.
After finishing his first glass of wine, Ning Ye immediately poured himself another. "This second glass is to toast my wife. For a country bumpkin like me to be able to marry my wife is truly my greatest fortune. So I want to thank my wife for coming into my life."
Lin Qinshu said softly, "It is my great fortune and blessing that my husband was able to meet you."
The two men lightly clinked their glasses together and then drank their wine.
Finally, Ning Ye immediately poured a third glass, saying, "Let's celebrate the arrival of the new year with this next glass. After we've eaten and drunk our fill, everyone can go and collect their red envelopes."
Everyone raised their glasses together and said in unison, "Thank you, young master."
Amidst laughter and cheerful conversation, the banquet began. Ning Ye accepted everyone's sake without fear. He would accept anyone who dared to drink with him, since he never felt drunk no matter how much he drank.
There's no specific theme tonight; the only theme is for everyone to have fun, the more fun the better.
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