Chapter 1112 Incentives
More than three years ago, Jiao Niang learned the truth and prepared to take revenge. On the surface, she served Old Madam Lin with humility and allowed her to beat and humiliate her, but secretly she bribed the Lin family's cook to put a slow-acting poison in Old Madam Lin's bird's nest porridge.
Suddenly, things changed in the capital. Lin Shusheng sought refuge with the Wei family and was enjoying immense success. Lin Shusheng planned to marry a new bride into his household. Seeing this, the bride seized the opportunity, absconded with the Lin family's money, and fled the capital with her two sons.
If she hadn't been abducted by Old Lady Lin and hadn't become Lin Shusheng's concubine, she might have married an honest and kind man like any other farm girl.
"Lin Shusheng is undoubtedly a scourge."
If she hadn't married Lin Shusheng, her mother, Chen, wouldn't have had to remain a widow for over a decade before finally getting ahead.
Lin Yuesha spoke of Lin Shusheng with gritted teeth.
"Miss, look! A whole bag of fish arrived online, including a big black fish!"
Qingxing and Qi'er pulled the net together and cheered.
"You have black carp? Then let's make a big pot of boiled fish!"
The boat was well-stocked with ingredients, including fresh bean sprouts. Lin Yuesha immediately rubbed her hands together, as she hadn't had boiled fish in a long time.
Make a big bowl of spicy and numbing fish slices, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, which curl up slightly when heated. Blackfish has few bones and tastes delicious. Just thinking about it makes Lin Yuesha's mouth water.
Since we have boiled fish, why not make a few more authentic Sichuan dishes, such as spicy diced chicken, Mapo tofu, twice-cooked pork, and a light soup?
"Let's grill fish tonight and have it as a midnight snack."
The fish had to be the freshest. Live fish were kept in the tank. Lin Yuesha got right to work, quickly killing and slicing the fish.
Ziyuan watched quietly from the side, occasionally lending a hand.
"My cousin is Qi Heng's woman."
Xu Da found an opportunity to remind Zi Yuan that she should never think about things she shouldn't.
A few years ago, Ziyuan had a great chance, but unfortunately he missed his chance.
"Xu Da, how much bewitching potion did Qi Heng give you?"
Ziyuan stretched out a hand and waved it in front of Xu Da.
Ultimately, they were all victims, tricked by Qi Heng.
The difference is that Ziyuan saw through Qi Heng's scheme, but he had no choice but to leave because of family matters, while Xu Da obediently offered himself up, waiting for Qi Heng to plot against him.
Before the bait was even on the hook, Xu Da took the bait automatically. It was just like the story of Qi Taigong fishing, where those who were willing to take the bait were caught.
"Xu Da, I ask you, do you have romantic feelings for Sister Yue Sha?"
Ziyuan stood with his hands behind his back, letting the evening breeze blow through him. His black hair fluttered in the wind, revealing a sorrowful profile.
As the sun set, the water shimmered with a fiery red hue, and Ziyuan's face, half-lit and half-shadowed, was breathtakingly beautiful.
Ziyuan's appearance is perhaps the most beautiful woman in the Great Qi Dynasty, so beautiful that it is hard to tell whether she is male or female. It's a pity that men don't make a living based on their looks.
"What are you saying? I only have brotherly and sisterly feelings for my cousin."
Xu Da looked at Zi Yuan with a puzzled expression, realizing that this matter had nothing to do with him.
Fate is a wonderful thing. His mother had no daughter and had long treated Lin Yuesha as her daughter, while he was her elder brother.
On the day Lin Yuesha gets married, Xu Da will carry her to the bridal sedan chair.
What is the relationship like between siblings?
Ziyuan asked again, "He's naturally indifferent; only making money can get him even the slightest bit interested."
He knew that his interest meant he liked her, and besides making money, Lin Yuesha was truly the only other person he was interested in.
How am I supposed to describe this?
Ziyuan's question stumped Xu Da. After thinking for a moment, he answered seriously, "If Yue Sha is a man, then he is my brother, an absolute sworn brother."
Regardless of gender, he would always be there for her as long as she needed him, even if it meant giving his life for her.
Love between men and women is different. When Xu Da thought of Wu Ya, he only wanted to live with her and have children.
"You really have no tact when it comes to your words."
Ziyuan was certain that he wanted to marry Lin Yuesha, and then take her to travel all over the mountains and rivers of Daqi, taste delicious food, make money and spend money, and find fun together.
This is not sibling affection, but romantic love between a man and a woman.
"So what? You don't have a chance!"
It wasn't that Xu Da looked down on Zi Yuan; the opponent was too strong. He had personally experienced how petty Qi Heng was, and had learned countless lessons from his blood and tears.
"Does Qi Heng have a chance?"
Ziyuan spoke lightly, just as Xu Da said, Lin Yuesha had always regarded Xiao Qi as her stepbrother. If she found out that Qi Heng was Xiao Qi, how would she react?
When the two hold hands, Lin Yuesha would think she is holding her stepbrother's hand, not her husband's.
Xu Da twitched his lips. Zi Yuan had hit the nail on the head; it was indeed a possibility.
Qi Heng must have considered this, otherwise he wouldn't have stayed in the North for several years, deliberately downplaying his stepbrother's presence.
"As long as you're willing to help, name your terms."
The Zi family has accumulated more wealth over generations than they could ever spend. Zi Yuan is already tired of seeing all kinds of delicacies and rare treasures.
He had already decided that if he were to be with Lin Yuesha, he would take her to a small island nation in the south, where the climate is spring-like all year round, and there are many kinds of fruits and vegetables all year round. The scenery is beautiful and there is no strife.
He has already purchased a house and hired servants, but he is missing a mistress.
“No, even if you offer mountains of gold and silver, I will not sell my cousin.”
Xu Da refused with unwavering resolve. A gentleman loves money, but he earns it in a proper way. If he lacks money, he can simply write more stories, but he will never betray Lin Yuesha.
"Are you sure? The Zi family has a hidden gold mine."
After Ziyuan finished speaking, Xu Da was startled. A gold mine! How much money would be mined from it? He wouldn't have to worry about money for the rest of his life!
"If you agree to my request, the gold mine will be transferred to you, how about it?"
Ziyuan firmly believes that there is no one who cannot be bribed; if there is, it's because the money offered isn't enough to move the other party.
"No, no."
Xu Da rubbed his face. To try and bribe such a noble person like him was an insult to him!
"A gold mine plus fifty clinics."
Ziyuan remained unfazed and continued to add chips.
Xu Da covered his face, reminding himself that he was a man of the world and could not be swayed by Zi Yuan's words.
“Add another fifty Treasure Pavilions.”
Ziyuan spoke again, and Xu Da's heart pounded so hard it almost jumped out of his chest.
"Ziyuan, how about this?"
Xu Da took a deep breath, then asked expectantly, "My mother has nieces, and I have several cousins. Why don't you choose one?"
Anyone is fine, but Lin Yuesha is not.
Shion: ...
"No matter how high your offer is, I will not agree, because I cannot sell Yue Sha. If she chooses you, I will support her."
Xu Da had stated his position: he admitted he feared Qi Heng, but if Lin Yuesha didn't want to be entangled with Qi Heng, as her cousin, he would send her away even at the risk of death.
That's what sibling love is like—no coercion, no betrayal. Xu Da only wants Lin Yuesha to be happy, and that's something that money can't buy.
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