Upon hearing this, Zhang Qingshan felt as if he had been granted a pardon. He immediately climbed out of the courtyard. Seeing that Ma Ying was still afraid and hadn't followed, he threw his cane at her, startling her so much that she screamed and came to her senses. She picked up the cane and chased after him.
A gust of wind blew by, startling the two of them.
Bai Rou'er was a little scared and whispered, "Zhang Fan, what's going on?"
I'll explain in a bit.
Li Chunyan looked up, her face full of guilt: "I'm sorry, you must have found this amusing."
Bai Rou'er said considerately, "Sister Li is alright. Every family has its own troubles."
Her stepmother also wanted to harm her father.
It was just an argument.
Seeing how magnanimous the other party was, Li Chunyan's affection for Bai Rou'er grew even stronger.
She warmly welcomed them in and quickly wiped the tables and chairs clean: "Sister Bai, please sit down for a while. I'll go cook."
Bai Rou'er: "Sister Li, no need, I'll just sit for a while and then leave."
Zhang Fan: "Since we're already here..."
Bai Rou'er then didn't refuse, and Li Chunyan immediately put on an apron and went to cook.
Bai Rou'er looked around curiously; everything here felt new and exciting to her.
Xiao Hei came over and wagged its tail at Bai Rou'er. She stared at Xiao Hei curiously and said, "It wags its tail, so it's obviously a dog."
"Woof!" Little Black barked in response, but upon closer listening, one could detect the strangeness in its bark.
Bai Rou'er raised her head, her eyes sparkling: "Are you really an idiot? You don't seem like one."
"It was indeed unintentional before."
Driven by Bai Rou'er's curiosity, Zhang Fan revealed what the Zhang Qingshan brothers had done, but he concealed the matter of the "Wuji Jing".
Bai Rou'er sighed, "They call you a fool, but I think they're the fools. You're so outstanding."
She clasped her hands together, rested her head on the folds, and stared at Zhang Fan with bright eyes, giving him a sly smile: "Tell me, I want to kiss you."
"Okay." Zhang Fan bent down and kissed him.
Bai Rou'er was so frightened that she immediately backed away, begging for mercy repeatedly: "I was wrong, please don't."
She only wanted to capture Zhang Fan; she didn't dare to actually make a move.
Now that Zhang Fan had taken the initiative, she was so frightened that her face turned pale, her ears turned so red they looked like they could bleed, and her face turned as red as a ripe apple in autumn.
Zhang Fan looked down at her and lifted her chin, forcing her to look up. The city was conquered by Zhang Fan.
Before her was Zhang Fan's magnified face, with its sharp features and handsome countenance. Coupled with the thrill of being discovered, Bai Rou'er's heart raced, feeling as if it were about to leap out of her chest.
She thought she would faint from the shock, but she remained conscious.
She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that her health had improved a lot since she got together with Zhang Fan.
As their lips intertwined, Bai Rou'er felt she could hardly breathe when a voice saved her.
"The food is ready."
The two who were kissing quickly separated, and Bai Rou'er hurriedly straightened her clothes.
Li Chunyan carried the dishes over quickly. Bai Rou'er had just finished tidying her clothes, her face flushed and her head lowered, not daring to speak. Zhang Fan pretended to stare at the moths in the room.
Seeing Bai Rou'er's flushed face, Li Chunyan asked anxiously, "What happened? Why is your face so red?"
Bai Rou'er's eyes darted away: "Sister Li, I... it's a bit hot."
Li Chunyan said apologetically, "Wait here, I'm going out for a bit."
As she spoke, Li Chunyan hurriedly left. Bai Rou'er asked curiously, "Where did your sister-in-law go?"
Zhang Fan: "I went to borrow a fan."
They originally had a fan at home, but when Zhang Fan was injured, Li Chunyan sold it to pay for his medicine. After that, she got used to life without a fan and never thought about it again.
Bai Rou'er exclaimed, "Your sister-in-law is such a good person."
Zhang Fan nodded: "He's such a great person."
Li Chunyan left quickly and returned quickly; she went next door and borrowed a broken fan.
The old-fashioned fan whirred and creaked, bringing a touch of coolness.
Bai Rou'er said shyly, "Sister Li, you're too kind. I feel embarrassed."
"You've done us such a big favor, we're the ones who should feel bad."
She invited Bai Rou'er to eat, serving a large plate of cured pork, cucumber salad, and stir-fried vegetables. Although it couldn't compare to the lavish meals in the city, it was still quite a generous meal for the countryside.
"Try this cured meat. I made it myself. It may not taste as good as the ones in the city."
Bai Rou'er picked up a piece of cured pork and put it in her mouth. Her pupils suddenly dilated, and her eyes lit up instantly: "Sister Li, this is the best cured pork I've ever eaten. How did you make it?"
Li Chunyan smiled and said, "I just sat down casually, and it's really that delicious?"
"I'm serious, Sister Li, do you sell your cured meat?"
Li Chunyan shook her head: "I won't sell it. If you want it, Sister Bai, I'll just give it to you directly. Why would I need to buy it with money?"
She felt that Bai Rou'er was just trying to help her, and that it was just an excuse; she didn't take it seriously.
As she spoke, she nimbly went to the kitchen, picked out all the cured pork, and put it into her basket.
"Miss Bai, this is all the cured meat you have. Remember to take it with you when you leave."
"Sister Li, I'm serious. To be honest, I know the chef at my family's restaurant. His cooking isn't as good as your cured meat."
Bai Rou'er thought for a moment and said, "Sister Li, I have an idea. You can make cured meat and sell it to our restaurant in winter. I'll buy as much as you make."
Li Chunyan was stunned for a moment, then burst into tears. Bai Rou'er, worried that she had said the wrong thing, apologized repeatedly: "Sister Li, if you don't want to, that's fine. I won't force you. Don't cry."
Li Chunyan wiped away her tears: "Bai Meizi, I'm crying because I'm happy."
She went to the market to sell pickled vegetables today full of confidence, thinking she could sell at least half of them, but she misjudged the market.
Her pickled vegetables went unsold. In the countryside, almost every household makes their own pickled vegetables and doesn't bother going to the market to buy them.
Li Chunyan's pickled vegetables were returned untouched. On her way back, she was deeply discouraged and felt that she was not cut out for business.
What's even more worrying is that without earning money, Zhang Fan's illness cannot be cured.
Now that Bai Rou'er has offered to buy cured meat, Li Chunyan is instantly filled with hope. She thinks Bai Rou'er is truly an angel descended from heaven.
Thanks to Zhang Fan for making such a friend, Zhang Fan is truly a lucky star.
Bai Rou'er asked curiously, "Sister Li, can I try your kimchi?"
Pickled vegetables are not usually served to guests, but Bai Rou'er offered to do so, so she quickly picked up a plate of pickled radishes mixed with seasonings.
Bai Rou'er picked up a pickled radish and put it in her mouth; the unique aroma of the pickled vegetables made her mouth water.
Its crisp texture, combined with the aroma of sesame oil and the spiciness of fresh chili peppers, leaves a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth—it's irresistible.
Bai Rou'er looked completely satisfied and excitedly grabbed Li Chunyan's hand: "Sister Li, do you sell your kimchi?"
Li Chunyan was almost overwhelmed with joy, but quickly calmed down: "You're not just teasing me, are you?"
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