Actually, the money I used to treat everyone to steamed buns wasn't from my own pocket; it was from some shameless lecher who stole it from me.
Judging from your manners and speech, you're not one to fuss over details, so I just paid for you since I found you agreeable.
Upon hearing this, Dong Yuefan immediately clapped his hands: "Right? The impression this young lady gives me is that she is unpretentious and generous. Unlike those other young ladies, who are so shy, coy, and affected, which is quite boring."
“That’s a one-sided view,” Hong Xiaoduo said, “Daughters of noble families and wealthy households have very strict upbringings and many rules. Even if they wanted to be like me, they wouldn’t dare.” Hong Xiaoduo did not agree with his words.
Dong Yuefan nodded: "What you say is very true, young lady. I was just being one-sided. May I ask your name?"
"Hong Xiaoduo." She hesitated for a moment, then felt there was no need to hide anything.
The other party was not expected that she would tell them so readily. Although they had the impression that she was a straightforward person, they were still a little surprised.
"I wonder what brings you here, Miss Hong? Are you out shopping or looking to buy something? I know this place well," Dong Yuefan asked without any hesitation.
He didn't tell her his name before, referring to himself as "Little Lady." Now that he has, he's added his surname before "Little Lady," which doesn't sound awkward, but rather makes him feel even more uncomfortable.
"It's too early to rest at this hour, so I thought I'd take them around for a bit. By the way, excuse me, but how should I address you without being impolite?"
"Young Master Dong? Master Dong?" Hong Xiaoduo asked directly.
Dong Yuefan didn't like either of these forms of address. "Young Lady Hong, I look much older than you. Would it be appropriate for you to call me Brother Dong?" he asked tentatively.
"Brother Dong." Hong Xiaoduo felt no resistance to this address and immediately called out in a clear and cheerful voice.
"Hey, hey, hey, hahaha, since you're bored, come on, how about your big brother takes you to listen to a story?" This address of "Big Brother Dong" made Dong Yuefan overjoyed, her eyebrows dancing with delight.
Indeed, she was bored, and Hong Xiaoduo immediately agreed to Dong Yuefan's suggestion.
Dong Yuefan pointed in a direction, and the two walked side by side, with the seven children following closely behind. Looking at her back, some of the children's eyes were full of admiration.
My mother is amazing! She just treated the other party to steamed buns and wontons, and that's how she got to know the clerk in the yamen.
However, the older children, such as Tian Shu and Tian Xuan, were a little worried. Would their mother be deceived by this man? Were the clerks in the yamen so easy to talk to?
"Golden Head, look! That young lady actually knows our advisor..."
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