CHAPTER 348: CHAPTER 338 MU YUANXIU QUESTIONS LI YUZHU (2)

Chen Danan couldn’t understand, "What misunderstanding?"

Eldest Chen waved his hand at his adopted daughter, "Alright, alright, let’s not bring it up anymore, it’s all in the past. Next time, when Third Young Master Li comes, keep your distance from him."

Chen Danan was confused; she was already keeping her distance, how much further should she stay?

But she was a good girl, always listening to what adults said, "Got it, Dad."

After Chen Danan walked away, Old Chen said to his eldest son, "Luckily the Li Family reacts slowly, otherwise we would have lost face."

Eldest Chen blamed his father, "Dad, it’s all your fault. They just exchanged a few words and you overreacted, nearly ruining Da Nuan’s reputation."

Old Chen furrowed his brows, "I’m just worried. Other girls her age in other families have matchmakers coming to propose, but for our Da Nuan, not a single suitor has come."

Chen Danan hadn’t actually left, she quietly returned to eavesdrop on her grandfather and adopted father’s conversation.

Her father’s earlier words sounded odd to her, and the more she thought about it, the stranger it seemed, so she came back.

And indeed, she heard them.

Chen Danan felt a wave of sadness in her heart.

Why is it that her family has money, and she’s not ugly yet no one proposes? Isn’t it because of the unpopular business the family does?

But she was adopted after growing up; what could she change?

Chen Danan sighed silently and quietly walked away.

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After the Chen father and son left the Li Family, it was almost noon. Li Yuzhu and Nanny Jiang were preparing lunch together, with Mu Yuanxiu also busy in the kitchen.

Li Xing’an hung his head and went to help too.

This time, he uncharacteristically called out to Mu Yuanxiu, "Let me do it. Tasks at my home should be done by me."

Mu Yuanxiu looked at him in surprise and smiled slightly, "Alright, Third Brother."

Third Brother?

Who is your Third Brother?

Li Xing’an frowned, "Call me Third Brother Li, you’re not my younger brother." Don’t try to get close.

Mu Yuanxiu laughed, "Alright, Third Brother Li."

Li Yuzhu turned and glared at Li Xing’an, "What’s the difference between Third Brother and Third Brother Li? You’re really being fussy."

Li Xing’an felt annoyed, there’s a big difference.

Today’s lunch included a wild rabbit and some mushrooms brought by Mu Yuanxiu, making the meal more sumptuous than usual.

Li Lixing, Li Jing, and Guoguo, the three youngest kids, stared wide-eyed at the braised rabbit meat.

Now the family doesn’t lack food, and Prince Luling didn’t crave, "Yuanxiu, you and the kids eat more."

The Princess Consort also urged him to eat more.

Mu Yuanxiu distributed the food with a smile, "Okay, Uncle Li and Aunt Li."

He agreed but still gave the two plump rabbit hind legs to Prince Luling and his wife.

He gave the forelegs to Li Xingmao and Chai Eying.

The others ate other parts.

Prince Luling and the Princess Consort exchanged a glance, secretly praising.

After finishing lunch, Mu Yuanxiu left the Li Family and returned to the mountains.

Li Yuzhu grabbed a sunshade and chased after him in large strides.

With Mu Yuanxiu’s wit, he would eventually learn about the trouble caused by Li Xing’an.

She thought it best to explain in advance.

"Mu Yuanxiu!" Li Xingzhu called out to him.

Mu Yuanxiu stopped and turned around, seeing the blue-clad girl with a crimson oil-paper umbrella running quickly towards him.

It was hot, and her cheeks were flushed from running.

His mind began to drift, recalling the blue-clad girl who once took out half a rock-hard bun from her pocket, handing it to him, her thin and weak voice gentle as the wind, "Eat it, then you won’t be hungry."

Eat it, and indeed, he wasn’t hungry.

But he regretted eating it.

He regretted for a lifetime.

He should have realized, that half rock-hard bun was saved and kept for days, too precious for her to eat.

"Mu Yuanxiu!" Li Yuzhu reached close to him, catching a breath and said, "Wait, I have something to tell you."

Mu Yuanxiu looked at her, smiling slightly, "Alright."

Li Yuzhu caught her breath and looked at him, saying, "Let me make it clear first, once you find out about it, don’t take it out on my Third Brother."

Mu Yuanxiu still smiled, "I won’t be angry with Third Brother."

Li Yuzhu felt embarrassed, "You have a really good temper."

Mu Yuanxiu slightly furrowed his brows, "Not really, it depends on the matter."

Li Yuzhu dared not continue, "What if my family made you angry?"

Mu Yuanxiu looked at her, "I will never be angry with your family." Except for the departed Xue Family.

Li Yuzhu asked doubtfully, "Why?"

Mu Yuanxiu smiled and said, "Because, we are neighbors."

Li Yuzhu was taken aback, "Well, distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors."

"You haven’t mentioned Third Brother’s situation yet." Mu Yuanxiu asked, "What’s up with Third Brother?"

Li Yuzhu rubbed her forehead, speaking with a headache, "He wants to matchmake for you and pair you with Chen Danan."

Mu Yuanxiu looked at her gently, calmly saying, "Hmm, and then?"

Li Yuzhu sighed, "Then? Then my parents said he was meddling and beat him up, and I also scolded him."

Mu Yuanxiu laughed, "Since you all taught him a lesson for me, I’m not angry."

"You’re really not angry?" Li Yuzhu wasn’t sure, staring into his eyes.

This guy is still laughing?

So magnanimous?

A truly rare good person.

If it were anyone else, they would’ve probably fought with Li Xing’an.

"I just said, no matter who in your family, I won’t get angry." Mu Yuanxiu smiled.

Li Yuzhu breathed a sigh of relief, "Alright, I owe you a favor. Next time, I’ll... treat you to dinner."

Mu Yuanxiu looked at her and laughed, "Is it really that simple to just have dinner?"

Li Yuzhu’s face darkened, "Mu Yuanxiu! You just said you weren’t angry, so why are you angry now? Isn’t treating you to dinner enough?"

"Not enough." He shook his head.

Li Yuzhu sighed again, "Alright, alright, I’ll add some other benefits to thank you. Is that okay? When the time comes, just ask, and if our family can satisfy you, we definitely will."

"Alright." Mu Yuanxiu looked at her and nodded with a smile.

Finally having settled the matter, Li Yuzhu waved at him, "Okay, it’s settled then. I’m heading back."

She turned around and walked back.

Mu Yuanxiu looked at her back, a smile lingering on his lips as he said, "Li Yuzhu, what does ’don’t let fertile water flow to others’ fields’ mean?"

Li Yuzhu was slightly stunned; Mu Yuanxiu overheard her conversation with Li Xing’an?

This guy!

She turned her head slightly, not stopping her pace, and said, "It’s just that. If you can’t understand, you’re an idiot!"

Mu Yuanxiu’s smile gradually broadened, his eyes growing softer.

He stood under the blazing sun, not moving, watching the girl walk away until she disappeared into the Li Family’s house.

In those memories, there was no Li Family’s house, nor were there any words like "don’t let fertile water flow to others’ fields," and there wasn’t a mischievous Third Brother Li always opposing him.

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Because Li Xing’an caused some trouble, the next day when going to the Chen Family to check on Madam Chen’s health, Li Yuzhu didn’t let Li Xing’an join; she took Li Lixing instead.

Li Lixing went along, accompanied by a government official.

With the two of them following Li Yuzhu out, Li Xing’an had nothing to say.

At least, the big guy Qin Hu, being alert and still a government official, meant no one in a radius of ten miles would dare to disrespect him.

Li Lixing, after being cooped up at the Li Family every day, was already bored out of his mind; accompanying Li Yuzhu on matters made him quite happy.

When they arrived at the Chen Family, Qin Hu stayed outside the house guarding the carriage, while Li Lixing followed Li Yuzhu into the Chen Family’s house.

Eldest Chen and Old Chen thought Li Xing’an would come again.

They were at a loss for words when it came to Li Xing’an; meeting him was inevitably awkward. Who knew Li Xing’an didn’t come; someone else did.

Old Chen and Eldest Chen were relieved.

"This is a distant relative staying at my house, also named Li. You can call him Young Master Li." Li Yuzhu introduced to Eldest Chen and Old Chen.

Li Lixing was not convinced, "Mr. Li is Mr. Li, why add ’Young’?"

"How could you be greater than me? In our generation, you’re the youngest." Li Yuzhu emphasized his status.

This little brat, always acting like a big shot in front of her.

Eldest Chen and Old Chen listened to their exchange, secretly astonished. Could this be the county magistrate’s son?

"Mr. Li, please come to the main room to rest." The two eagerly ushered him toward the main room.

Li Lixing was pleased, "Sure, sure." Acting like a little adult, he walked into the Chen Family’s main room with his hands folded behind him.

Li Yuzhu shook her head amusedly, following the welcoming Chen Danan into Madam Chen’s bedroom.

Li Yuzhu first checked Madam Chen’s health and then went to check on the baby.

The newborn, changing daily, appeared even fairer than the day before. Chen Danan said the little sister’s eating, drinking, and sleeping were all normal.

Madam Chen’s health was also recovering well.

Li Yuzhu and Chen Danan helped Madam Chen sit for a while.

Staying in bed for too long is not conducive to wound healing.

After checking the health of Madam Chen and her daughter, Li Yuzhu thought about the misunderstanding caused by Li Xing’an and called Chen Danan outside.

"Danan, I have something to say." Li Yuzhu said.

Li Xing’an trying to pair Chen Danan with Mu Yuanxiu, Mu Yuanxiu wouldn’t take it seriously, but would this girl?