CHAPTER 103: MEETING MINGXUAN

Knowing that Bai Huayue was using the topic as a way to move away from the earlier conversation, Tang Lubao only smiled without pointing it out.

He understood this woman very well and the more he understood her, the more he loved and respected her.

He never wanted to force her.

But as long as she didn’t marry him, he simply could not feel at ease.

"She sneaked out and ran into some thugs, and a Ger saved her," he explained with a smile. "That Ger had no martial skills at all, yet he still protected her. Very interesting person."

"Oh?" Bai Huayue raised a brow. "What? Have you developed interest in him?"

Tang Lubao laughed and leaned in to kiss the woman beside him. "How could that be? I only like women and I’m just think her personality is a bit like yours. You two would get along very well."

Hearing this, Bai Huayue couldn’t help growing curious. "Then I really must meet him."

Tang Lubao drew the last stroke.

In the mirror, the woman’s brows curved gently, like distant mountains with soft dark color.

"If you marry me soon, I’ll invite him to attend the ceremony," he said.

At that moment a servant knocked on the door.

"Master, word from the southern branch. Young Master Yue arrived at the shop early this morning."

Tang Lubao turned and took Bai Huayue’s hand. "Well, if you want to meet him, why wait? Let’s go now."

When they reached the shop, they saw Yue Mingxuan directing workers as they carried wood inside.

Today he truly felt the meaning of money can make ghosts move.

The moment he showed ten taels of gold, everyone from the lumber shop and decoration shop arrived instantly.

At this speed, the renovations would be finished within three days.

Bai Huayue studied Yue Mingxuan.

He wore a hat with a veil, making it impossible to see his face behind the cloth, yet something about his figure felt familiar, as if she had seen him somewhere before.

Tang Lubao pulled her a few steps forward and greeted him.

"Young Master Yue, you’re here quite early."

When Yue Mingxuan heard this, he felt a little embarrassed.

Yesterday the shop had only just been leased to him and today he was already rushing to renovate.

It made him seem impatient and lacking dignity.

But that bastard and his terrifying three-percent monthly interest had scared him enough that he had no choice but to hurry.

Yue Mingxuan gave Tang Lubao a half-bow.

"I must thank Young Master Tang. If you hadn’t let me have this place, I don’t know how long I would’ve searching."

When his eyes shifted and landing on Bai Huayue standing beside Tang Lubao. Surprise flashed across his face.

"This is... Lady Bai?"

Seeing Yue Mingxuan recognize her at a glance, Bai Huayue became even more certain that his background was not simple.

With a gentle smile, she returned the greeting, acknowledging her identity.

Looking at the man and woman holding hands, Yue Mingxuan naturally understood their relationship.

Thinking of how he had transmigrated to this world and how the only engagement he’d ever had had brought him nothing but trouble, his eyes dimmed slightly.

Inside the shop, the workers busied themselves following Yue Mingxuan’s drawings.

The three then sat together in a tea stall across the street.

"Young Master Yue, have I seen you somewhere before?" Bai Huayue asked, unable to hold her curiosity. "I know it may sound rude, but may I ask you to remove your veil?"

Yue Mingxuan smiled and did as she asked, removing the hat and revealing the plain mask he wore.

"I’ve had a birthmark on my face since childhood, so I never show my true appearance. Please forgive me."

Seeing the simple mask, Bai Huayue felt a bit guilty.

"It was rude of me. I hope you won’t mind."

Yue Mingxuan shook his head with a smile.

"No need to call me ’Young Master’ this or that. If you don’t mind, just call me Mingxuan."

His easy and open nature made Bai Huayue warm to him even more and she felt a faint closeness in her heart.

"Mingxuan, Lubao told me you’ll open a medical clinic?"

Yue Mingxuan nodded slightly. "I have learned a bit of basic medicine since I was young, so I want to open a small medical clinic."

Hearing this, Bai Huayue glanced at him again.

In the four nations, doctors who are not male were not highly regarded and looking at Yue Mingxuan’s appearance and clothing, he did not seem to come from a poor family.

Why would his family let him study medicine?

Yue Mingxuan noticed the doubt in Bai Huayue’s eyes and smiled. "A doctor treats people like parents care for their children. I want to open this clinic so that even the poor who cannot afford proper treatment will have one more choice."

"A doctor treats people like parents care for their children, what a good saying!" Tang Lubao pounded the table with emphasis. "If you, Yue Mingxuan, do not mind, then just for these words, I will give you this shop to start your clinic."

Yue Mingxuan shook his head. "We just met by chance. I cannot possibly accept such a heavy gift from you."

Bai Huayue reached out and held Yue Mingxuan’s hand. "Allow me to be bold and call you little brother. He is exactly the kind of man who, if he likes you, can give you mountains of gold. Don’t refuse him."

Hearing Bai Huayue call him little brother, Yue Mingxuan felt a warm feeling in his chest.

He turned his hand to hold Bai Huayue’s in return. "If you don’t mind, may I call you Sister?"

Bai Huayue nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes, yes. Having a little brother like you is my good fortune."

"You two are already claiming kinship?" Tang Lubao teased with a half-smile. "Who was jealous this morning?"

Bai Huayue laughed and flicked her tongue at Tang Lubao. "Don’t talk nonsense in front of my little brother, you fool."