Liu Anlan looked up at the young master, who still looked so innocent. He couldn't help but sigh that the young master was so lucky. He was about to get married but still looked so ignorant.
It's no wonder that Mr. and Mrs. Ruan are worried and ask him to take care of the young master. They don't know what Ruanruan's fiancé is like.
The backyard was full of unmarried young ladies and young men playing outside. There weren't many rules here, so many of them gathered in groups of three or four, whispering to each other.
Chen Jiabao had seen the young master coming a long time ago, but he had been accompanying He Xiangdi, the only son of County Magistrate He. When he was at home, his father had told him to have a good relationship with He Xiangdi.
However, looking at He Xiangdi's arrogant attitude, Chen Jiabao felt a little indignant. Isn't he just the son of the county magistrate? It's no big deal. What can the county magistrate do? If he doesn't have money, he can still ask their Chen family for it.
However, Chen Jiabao didn't show his dissatisfaction. Seeing the already impatient He Xiangdi, he came up with a plan: "Xiangdi, this hair crown of yours is a new model from Wanbaolou, right? I went to order it before and it was out of stock."
When He Xiangdi heard someone praising his hair crown, he really became proud and stroked it with his hand. "Yes, this hair crown is a very fashionable style in the capital. The jade used is also very fine, so most people can't buy it."
After saying that, he glanced at Chen Jiabao. Chen Jiabao's family just had a little money, but there were many things in this world that could not be bought even with money.
Chen Jiabao's face turned red and white, but when he thought of what his father said, he forced a smile and said, "Yes, most people can't use such a good thing. It must be because Magistrate He loves you that he is willing to put so much effort into you."
The smug look on He Xiangdi's face was almost overflowing. Now he felt that Chen Jiabao was also pleasing to his eyes. After all, everyone likes to hear flattery.
Seeing that He Xiangdi's attitude towards him had improved, Chen Jiabao cursed him in his heart as an idiot, but he did not show it on his face. He just praised He Xiangdi openly and secretly.
The few rich guys who were closer to them secretly looked at Chen Jiabao with contempt.
The Chen family is really promising. Ever since they started to curry favor with County Magistrate He, they have become more and more shameless. You can see Chen Jiabao licking the favor at every banquet.
After a while, there was almost no one around Chen Jiabao and He Xiangdi, and only some people from small families were left who wanted to see if they could get in touch with County Magistrate He.
He Xiangdi was delighted by Chen Jiabao's flattery and immediately decided to treat Chen Jiabao as his loyal follower. After all, there were not many followers with such vision.
"Let's go, let's not sit inside, let's go out and take a look." He Xiangdi gestured to Chen Jiabao to hold his arm.
Chen Jiabao's smile was more genuine now: "Okay, I see there are quite a few people here today, let's go out and have some fun."
He Xiangdi nodded proudly and reservedly, signaling the servant to lead the way.
It happened to be a sunny day, and there was laughter and joy outside. The elders were drinking tea on the other side, and the garden outside was mostly filled with unmarried young ladies and young men, who were in groups of three or four, which was quite interesting.
Seeing He Xiangdi and Chen Jiabao come out, several people who were on good terms with the Chen family gathered around He Xiangdi. The topic of conversation among the brothers always revolved around clothes and jewelry. Seeing He Xiangdi constantly stroking the jade crown on his head, everyone present was a smart person and it was hard for them not to know what He Xiangdi meant.
Then there was another round of flattery, which made He Xiangdi smile from ear to ear. Her impression of Chen Jiabao became better and better. She was just a little follower just now, but now she has been upgraded to a close friend.
"Oh, I think I've seen this hair crown worn by the magistrate's son." A young man whispered.
The young man was about eleven or twelve years old. He was young and outspoken. He felt that He Xiangdi's hair crown looked familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere just now. Moreover, the young man he saw was even more handsome than the county magistrate's son.
He Xiangdi was originally enjoying the compliments from all around him, but when he suddenly heard different voices, he frowned.
Another older girl beside the young man quickly covered his mouth and said with a forced smile: "Don't worry, magistrate. My brother is young and may have seen it wrongly."
"Yes, yes, what does such a young child know? He must have seen it wrong. Xiang Di, don't be angry."
Others also advised He Xiangdi, saying that he was the only son of the county magistrate and it was said that the county magistrate doted on him very much. If he really offended him, the elders in the family would break their legs.
Chen Jiabao smiled where no one was paying attention, and the show had already begun.
Then he grabbed He Xiangdi's arm and said, "Xiangdi, I think the kid must have seen it wrong. Besides, your jade crown is a treasure from Wanbao Tower. There must be a lot of imitations. Maybe the one he saw is a fake."
He Xiangdi's expression brightened up, and he took Chen Jiabao's hand affectionately: "You are right, this jade crown is rare even in the capital."
Everyone quickly complied, fearing that the ancestor would be angry.
Chen Jiabao glanced at the young master's seat and made a plan in his mind: "Xiang Di, I think the flowers in front are blooming beautifully. Let's go and take a look. Don't think about such unhappy things. I heard that these flowers were placed in the greenhouse by the county magistrate. The flowers are blooming now, and it took a lot of effort."
He Xiangdi had no interest in viewing the flowers, but since Chen Jiabao said so, he also wanted to continue showing off his jade crown, so he followed Chen Jiabao.
Seeing that Master Li was getting closer and closer, Chen Jiabao pretended to be interested in the nearby flowers and let go of He Xiangdi.
He Xiangdi was talking to the other brothers while paying attention to Chen Jiabao's situation. He had seen this flower before and it was not strange at all. It was only because Chen Jiabao said that he would find the most beautiful one for him that He Xiangdi was willing to condescend to come over.
Seeing Chen Jiabao walking further and further away, He Xiangdi did not hide the impatience on his face at all.
Everyone following behind him became cautious, fearing that they would upset him.
Seeing that Chen Jiabao had not returned yet, He Xiangdi completely lost his patience. Seeing a pavilion in front of him, he decided to sit in the pavilion and wait for him.
Just as He Xiangdi walked outside the pavilion and saw that there was already someone inside, he looked up and saw the same jade crown on the young master's head.
Moreover, the young master's jade crown obviously looks better than the jade material he is made of, and the carving is also more delicate. In comparison, He Xiangdi's looks like a fake.
There were some young ladies nearby who were not interested in He Xiangdi. When they saw He Xiangdi, they were about to say hello, but they saw He Xiangdi walking back with a gloomy face.
He could even hear some people talking.
"Isn't it said that the county magistrate's son's jade crown is from Wanbao Tower? How come Ruan Zhu also has the same one, and it looks even better?"
"Yes, yes, that jade crown is very suitable for Ruan Zhu."
"The Ruan family really loves Ruan Zhu. They are willing to buy him such an expensive jade crown."
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Hearing the discussions, He Xiangdi quickened his pace.
Chen Jiabao had been following the situation from behind. When he saw He Xiangdi's expression, he knew that it was done.
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