Xiao Liu did things cleanly, and the Gao family couldn't find anything about them.
Inspired by that night at the inn, Zhao Shi'an didn't return to Fangjia Village for half a month.
He dared not see Fang Qing.
He was afraid he would lose control and Fang Qing would discover his feelings.
Now is not the time.
Since he wasn't going home, Fang Qing came to see him.
That day, Zhao specially prepared Zhao Shi'an's favorite dishes and packed them into a food box.
"You really care about your brother, almost as much as you care about your future husband."
Zhao said meaningfully.
Zhao Shi'an noticed something about Fang Qing's attitude and told Fang Daniu about it. Fang Daniu also felt that the two children were too close.
Zhao Shi'an is certainly a good person, and his future is promising.
They had previously discussed marriage between their two children with Fang Sanhua's family, and the other party was willing, but Fang Qing firmly refused after hearing it.
They knew that Fang Qing and Fang Dashu had no chance.
Compared to Fang Dashu, Zhao Shi'an was indeed closer to Fang Qing.
They were unsure of Fang Qing's intentions, so they didn't dare to bring it up rashly, lest they embarrass the brother and sister.
Fang Qing was completely oblivious to the meaning behind Zhao's words.
"No way! What is my future husband? My brother is my own brother. How can my future husband compare to my brother?"
Her future husband is something she can't touch right now, but Zhao Shi'an is her brother, so the difference in their status is obvious.
After Fang Qing left, Zhao Shi'an nudged Fang Daniu's arm.
"See? I told you Douya didn't have those kinds of feelings for Shi'an."
Fang Daniu also sighed softly.
"Forget it, let the kids figure it out themselves."
Fang Qing took a carriage to the academy and waited for Zhao Shi'an in his study.
Because Zhao Shi'an was outstanding and was about to take the provincial examination, a room was specially assigned to him to provide him with a quiet study environment.
The room was spotless, and a row of books was neatly stacked on the desk.
Fang Qing casually flipped through two books and looked at them when Zhao Shi'an returned.
Zhao Shi'an was quite pleasantly surprised to see Fang Qing.
What brings you here?
“You said you haven’t been home for so long, so I can only come and see you. I asked Mom to make your favorite dishes, come and eat.”
As she spoke, Fang Qing opened the food box.
Zhao Shi'an stood at the door watching her, his gaze growing increasingly deep.
If Fang Qing were to look over at this moment, she would surely notice the intense emotions in his eyes.
"Have you been tired from studying lately?"
Fang Qing's voice brought Zhao Shi'an back to his senses, and he walked over to Fang Qing's side.
"Not tired."
“I was thinking that if you get tired, I’ll rent a small courtyard in the county town to take care of your meals and help you prepare for the imperial examination.”
Zhao Shi'an's heart pounded violently again.
"Actually, it's quite tiring. I'm writing articles every day, which gives me a headache and makes me feel a bit weak. Especially lately, the food I've been eating is bland and watery, which doesn't suit my taste at all."
Xiao Liu, who was about to deliver food to Zhao Shi'an at the door, paused.
What?
The meal ordered from this fancy restaurant consisted of one meat dish and two vegetable dishes, and the soup was bland and watery.
Xiao Liu glanced at Zhao Shi'an, who was sitting in the room chatting and laughing with Fang Qing, then pouted and left with the food box.
"Looking at you now, you have indeed lost some weight. I'll stay in the county town and take care of you then."
“Okay, then I’ll help you rent a courtyard next to the academy.”
"Brother, don't bother, I'll take care of it..."
“I’m familiar with the area, let me do it. I’ll go back with you today to pack my things.”
Fang Qing paused for a moment and then nodded.
She could sense that Zhao Shi'an was very happy that she had decided to come and accompany him during his exam preparation.
Indeed, Zhao Shi'an has been studying in the county town for many years, which is far from home, and he often doesn't see his family. He must miss them.
After finishing their meal, the two of them got into a carriage and returned to Fangjia Village.
Fang Daniu was curious when he saw the two of them return, but when he heard Fang Qing say that she was going to temporarily move to the county town to be with Zhao Shi'an, he was stunned.
He subconsciously looked at Zhao Shi'an.
Zhao Shi'an was all smiles.
Fang Daniu had never seen him like this before.
While Fang Qing went back to her room to pack her things, Fang Daniu called Zhao Shian outside.
"Shi'an, are you going to stay in a separate place with Douya?"
He was a little worried.
"Don't worry, Uncle Niu, I will definitely take care of her."
“I’m not worried about that, I just…” He hesitated for a moment before finally speaking.
Do you like bean sprouts?
Zhao Shi'an made no attempt to hide his feelings, but the smile in his eyes deepened.
"Yes, I like bean sprouts."
Where are the bean sprouts?
"She doesn't know yet."
Fang Daniu sighed softly.
"Alright, you two take good care of yourselves in the county town. I'll come to visit you often."
"Thank you, Uncle Niu."
"What are you thanking me for?"
"Thank you for not objecting to me and Bean Sprout."
Seeing his somewhat shy demeanor for the first time, Fang Daniu couldn't help but laugh.
"You silly child, it depends on Douya regarding your relationship. If you can become my son-in-law, I will naturally be happy, but if Douya doesn't like you, there's nothing I can do."
Zhao Shi'an lowered his eyes.
"Bean Sprout will like me."
In any case, it's impossible for me to fall in love with anyone else.
Fang Qing didn't pack much, just a quilt and a few changes of clothes.
She and Zhao Shi'an boarded the carriage back to the county town.
Fang Qing checked into the inn first.
Zhao Shi'an returned to the house next to the academy and immediately summoned Xiao Liu.
"Have someone clean the house inside and out. And don't come here all the time to get in the way. Prepare more things that Fang Qing likes. Well, you don't know what he likes anyway, so I'll prepare them myself."
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