During their conversation, Lin Huihui became even more envious when she learned that Wang Shaoqing was sixteen years old and already a scholar.
A sixteen-year-old scholar!
Back then, her father only passed the imperial examination at the age of twenty-something, so doesn't that mean he was more outstanding than her own father?
Good looks, good family background, good education—how could such a perfect man be He Yuyan's fiancé?
She was clearly the county magistrate's daughter, and she was clearly more noble!
Since Wang Shaoqing is He Yuyan's fiancé, and He Yuyan is trying to frame me, why is Wang Shaoqing helping me? Does he think I'm better than He Yuyan? Could he be in love with me?
Thinking of this, Lin Huihui blushed and secretly glanced at Wang Shaoqing. She thought that her father had said that the most important thing for a girl was to find a good husband, so a good man like Wang Shaoqing should be considered a good husband.
What's more, he's He Yuyan's fiancé. Snatching him away would be just what He Yuyan needs to be angry about.
"Huihui, why is your face so red?" Yuan Yajing noticed Lin Huihui's unusual expression.
Lin Huihui was nervous and guilty, and her voice involuntarily became gentle: "I... am too hot."
The weather is indeed getting hot now, so they didn't doubt Lin Huihui's words.
Lin Huihui has a large appetite and never eats well. Today, with Wang Shaoqing here, she unconsciously remembered Chef Xie's dining etiquette and followed it, but ate very little.
"You ate so little today? Is Huihui alright? I remember you used to eat four bowls of rice per meal."
As soon as Yuan Yajing finished speaking, He Yuyan couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Four bowls of rice, hahaha, a glutton, huh?"
Lin Huihui was both ashamed and angry, feeling that Yuan Yajing had done it on purpose, deliberately exposing her shortcomings in front of everyone, giving He Yuyan a chance to laugh at her. She wondered if Wang Shaoqing had heard it, and whether he would think she ate too much, or look down on her.
However, since the boys and girls were not seated at the same table, Lin Huihui could not observe Wang Shaoqing's expression.
"Eat your food properly," Yuan Yajing said to He Yuyan.
Wang Shaoqing's mother, Wang Kangshi, smoothed things over by saying, "Being able to eat is a blessing, and Miss Lin looks like she's blessed."
Hearing this, Lin Huihui was overjoyed. She thought that Wang Kangshi might also like her, otherwise why would she speak up for her? She even said that she was lucky and that Wang Kangshi would agree to let her be her daughter-in-law, after all, she was the daughter of the county magistrate.
Lin Huihui couldn't distinguish between polite words and defusing an awkward situation; she just imagined a whole drama unfolding in her mind.
Lin Huihui had been wanting to find an opportunity to talk to Wang Shaoqing and ask him why he helped her that day, but she never had the chance. She didn't get a chance to ask him until he left.
After that incident, Lin Huihui returned home, her mind filled with thoughts of Wang Shaoqing.
However, she was not allowed to go out and was confined to the house by Lin Shikang to study under Master Xie. Lin Huihui was very lazy when she was studying before, but now her mind was full of Wang Shaoqing. She felt that she had to study hard to be worthy of such an outstanding person.
Master Xie would report Lin Huihui's condition to Lin Shikang every day.
Currently, Lin Shikang only has one daughter, Lin Huihui. Naturally, he hopes that she can become outstanding and marry into a prestigious family in the future, which would be extremely beneficial for him, the Lin family, and Lin Huihui herself.
Hearing from Master Xie that Lin Huihui is now studying diligently, Lin Shikang felt that his daughter had finally become sensible.
Time flew by, and the day arrived for Fan to go to Wenquan Temple.
Because of her good behavior, Lin Shikang finally relented and allowed Lin Huihui to go out.
The whole family will personally escort Fan to Wenquan Temple to pray for blessings, but this does not include He Yuyan. Yuan Yajing wanted her to go with them, but He Yuyan disliked Fan and did not want to accompany her, so she lied and said she was not feeling well and did not go.
To avoid the scorching sun, they set off just before dawn. By the time they arrived at Wenquan Temple, it was already past 9 AM, and everyone was drenched in sweat.
After offering incense and praying for blessings, Lin Huihui had lunch at Wenquan Temple. However, to her surprise, she ran into the person she had been longing for day and night—Wang Shaoqing.
Having finally met again, Lin Huihui wanted to find an opportunity to be alone with him and ask him questions.
After the Wang family left, Lin Huihui seized the opportunity to leave as well.
"Hey, isn't this Lin the Rice Bucket? How many bowls did you eat today? Even an animal can't eat as much as you." Ye Shanshan walked over at this moment, her words were quite unpleasant. There were several girls with her, all of whom were familiar faces.
Upon hearing Ye Shanshan's words, the other girls all wore mocking expressions.
"You're the beast!" Lin Huihui angrily picked up a stone from the ground and threw it at Ye Shanshan.
Unfortunately, the stone hit her knee.
"You dare to hit me!" Ye Shanshan's eyes flashed with ferocity. "Grab her! I'm going to teach her a lesson today!"
At this moment, a girl next to Ye Shanshan advised, "Shanshan, forget it."
"What do you mean 'let it go'? We can't let it go!" Ye Shanshan shoved the girl aside, and then the two of them rushed towards Lin Huihui.
Lin Huihui also brought her maid, but unlike Ye Shanshan's maid, Yuhe didn't help fight. Instead, she took two steps back and said, "Miss, you hold the line, I'll go get help!"
After saying that, he immediately ran away.
Two against one, Lin Huihui was no match for Ye Shanshan and her servant, who quickly pinned her to the ground and rubbed her against the wall. "Say you're a good-for-nothing! Say it!"
Lin Huihui had never hated anyone so much!
"You really think you're so great just because you're the county magistrate's daughter? Let me tell you, Lin Huihui, in my eyes, you're no different from a country bumpkin. My father is the richest man here; even your dad has to give him a lot of face." Ye Shanshan stepped on her, extremely arrogant. "Be more polite to me from now on, Lin, you good-for-nothing!"
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