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Time passed quickly, and as the sun dipped below the horizon, Chen You had finally managed to sleep for three to five hours after a long night of work. He felt his fatigue begin to fade.
"Sir, sir!"
Just as Chen You stretched lazily, he heard Ergou calling from outside. He hurriedly dressed and opened the door.
"What’s the matter, Ergou?"
"Sir, my mother is about to finish cooking! She sent me to call you to come eat with us!"
As he spoke, Ergou wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth.
"My mother even specially killed a chicken tonight; you must come and try it!"
Chen You smiled; indeed, this kind of rural life had its own charm.
In the past, as the most renowned inner minister in the imperial palace, he dined alongside the Emperor, accustomed to delicacies from land and sea. Even lobster and abalone had lost their appeal to him, and he found little interest in ordinary food. Yet now, this return to a simpler life sparked a rare desire for good food within him.
He reached out and ruffled Ergou's hair, saying, "Ergou, I understand. I'll come over shortly! You go back first."
"Sir, can you not mess with my hair? It’ll stop me from growing taller!" Ergou pouted in dissatisfaction.
"Haha, it’s fine, Ergou. Your mother is so tall; you’ll definitely grow up tall too!"
"Really? But Li Dalang at the village head is so short! His son is about my age and is already taller than him!"
Ergou looked at Chen You with great skepticism.
Chen You also wore an awkward expression; while Li Dalang was indeed short, Li Erlang was quite tall!
However, this matter was difficult to explain to the child. Without answering Ergou, he playfully kicked him on the backside and said with a serious tone,
"Children shouldn't always compare themselves to others; they should look for reasons within themselves!"
"Oh! Okay, sir, I understand. You must come later, though! I just heard my mother whisper that she wants to prepare something special for you tonight!"
"Ha!" Chen You nearly lost his composure.
What was she preparing?
After a quick wash of his face, Chen You arrived at Yi Tsuhua's home.
Before he even entered, he caught a whiff of a delicious meat aroma. It seemed that dinner would be quite lavish tonight.
As he stepped into the courtyard, he saw Yi Tsuhua carrying two jars and heading toward the room.
Yi Tsuhua accidentally looked up and noticed Chen You standing at the door. She was startled at first but then softly said,
"Sir, the dishes are just finished. I was about to ask Ergou to hurry you up."
With that, she turned and walked inside.
She left behind a graceful figure that made Chen You's heart flutter.
Once inside, Ergou was already sitting eagerly in a chair. Although he longed for the food on the table, he was trying hard to restrain himself.
Only when he saw Chen You enter did Ergou cheerfully exclaim, "Sir, look! There really is chicken!"
Chen You smiled but did not respond.
Looking around carefully, Chen You was slightly surprised not to see Su Niantang.
He cast a questioning glance at Yi Tsuhua.
"Where's that girl, Su Niantang? I remember you said she would be staying here with you."
"Oh, Xiao Tang? She fell asleep after lunch and has been sleeping until just now. I sent Ergou to wake her, but she said she wanted to sleep a little longer."
As soon as Yi Tsuhua mentioned Su Niantang, a wave of tenderness washed over him.
"I don't know what's wrong with that child. She cried for a long time when she came back. Even in her sleep, she cries; she's such a poor thing!"
Chen You frowned as he watched Yi Tsuhua's actions.
What was Yi Tsuhua doing with that jar?
A fragrant smell of alcohol wafted through the air.
"Is that alcohol?"
Chen You looked warily at the two jars on the table.
Although he often drank in his past life, this was strong liquor.
Goodness...
Those two jars must weigh at least ten pounds combined.
Chen You swallowed hard, just as Yi Tsuhua caught sight of him.
Yi Tsuhua smiled gently, "Sir, this wine is a toast to express my gratitude for your life-saving help. Please, do not refuse it."
With that, she raised her bowl and drank it all in one go.
A few drops of the white liquor trickled down from the corner of Yi Tsuhua's mouth, slowly flowing down her fair neck...
The scene was undeniably alluring.
Damn it, he thought, he was done for!
Chen You lifted his own drink and downed it as well.
After finishing, he looked back at Yi Tsuhua. Perhaps due to the effects of the alcohol, her eyes sparkled with a captivating brilliance.
Ergou saw that the sir had started drinking too and sat down to eat, devouring a piece of chicken hungrily.
"Mom, your chicken is really delicious!" Ergou said with a cheerful grin as he ate.
Yi Tsuhua looked at Ergou with loving eyes, "Good boy, if it's tasty, eat more!"
"By the way, Mom, didn't you say you were going to make noodles for the sir? Why don't I see any noodles?"
As soon as those words left his mouth, Yi Tsuhua's face turned as red as if blood might drip from it; it was hard to tell if it was from the alcohol or something else.
"Go on now, little one! Don't talk while eating; otherwise, you won't be able to find a wife when you grow up!"
Yi Tsuhua's words were quite impactful.
Hearing the words about not being able to find a wife, Ergou no longer dared to speak during dinner. After finishing two bowls, he set down his chopsticks.
"Mother."
"Xiaofang and the others asked me to go out and play. I'll be back soon."
Without waiting for Yi Tsuhua to say anything else, she swiftly disappeared from the courtyard.
"Ah, Ergou... this child, never mind!"
Yi Tsuhua's voice trailed off, unsure if Ergou had heard her.
Then, Yi Tsuhua's enchanting eyes turned toward Chen You.
With a light breath, she said, "Sir, I must toast you with this seventh cup of wine, in gratitude for teaching my Ergou so much! You mustn't refuse."
She tilted her head back and downed another bowl of wine.
The rich liquor ignited passion, and the scenery around them was enchanting.
At that moment, Chen You also felt the effects of the strong drink, captivated by Yi Tsuhua's charm.
With a wicked smile, he pulled Yi Tsuhua into his embrace.
Yi Tsuhua let out a soft sigh, sending a wave of warmth surging in Chen You's chest.
"I won't do it anymore, Liu Xia Hui!"
Yi Tsuhua's face flushed red, and it seemed that the two were about to kiss.
A lazy voice came from outside the door.
" sister Hua, I'm a bit hungry..."
Both of their movements froze, and the emotions that had been brewing for so long came to a halt.
Chen You felt utterly speechless.
If it weren't for the last shred of rationality, Chen You would have called Jiang Baihe out to deal with that troublemaker directly, wishing to torment her a thousand times over.
But reason prevailed.
With a creak, Su Niantang yawned and pushed the door open.
As soon as she opened the door, she sensed a deep resentment in the air.
Upon closer inspection, she found Chen You staring at her intently, which made Su Niantang feel a chill run down her spine.
Looking at the table, she noticed that most of the food had been eaten.
"Ah, never mind, I'll eat tomorrow!"
Seeing Yi Tsuhua's embarrassed demeanor, Su Niantang seemed to realize something and quickly closed the door again.
"Ah, I can't take it anymore, Bai He, kill her for me!"
"Yes, sir!"
Jiang Baihe descended from the rooftop and knelt on one knee before Chen You. Then, she stood up and was about to open the door.
"Wait! Bai He! You were just up there?"
Chen You looked at Jiang Baihe, who gazed back at him with sincerity. "Yes, sir!"
"Pfft!"
Chen You spat out a mouthful of blood, his mind racing with a thousand thoughts.
"Forget it, Bai He! Just go!"
A bewildered Jiang Baihe responded with an "Oh," and darted back toward the beams above.
Chen You looked up and locked eyes with Jiang Baihe on the rafters.
His head was filled with confusion.
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