Quick travel: The poor little thing in the period novel strikes back

The Zhao family had dinner early because they wanted to entertain several educated youth who had traveled a long distance. There was still a ray of light in the sky at that moment, but it did not affect their subsequent actions.

The sound of spatulas colliding came from the gate of the next courtyard, accompanied by the aroma of food.

The few of them had clearly just finished their meal, but when they smelled the fragrance, they couldn't help but turn their eyes towards the courtyard door that was not closed tightly.

Liu Xiao was not full in the first place, and when she smelled the aroma of the food, her stomach started to growl non-stop.

She subconsciously pressed her belly, and seeing that no one was paying attention to her, she quickly put on a smile and looked at Zhao De with curious eyes.

"Uncle Zhao, who lives next door to you? Is it convenient for girls to live together?"

"I'm the only female comrade on this trip to the countryside. Actually, I'd like to find a family closer to Uncle Zhao's. Since you're the village chief, I can ask you for advice if I have any problems."

Although Zhao De had already seen clearly during the meal that this female comrade was a person with high aspirations and ulterior motives, he knew that there was nothing wrong with what she said. It was indeed not easy for a little girl to leave her hometown. If she could live with Xiaolian, Xiaolian would have another companion.

No matter what he was thinking, the expression on Zhao De's face relaxed a little. He thought about asking Shi Xiaolian what she thought. It shouldn't be a big problem.

Several people present noticed Zhao De's expression, and Liu Xiao was secretly happy.

"No, Xiaolian's house is so small that she can't live in it by herself. It would be awkward to put someone in there!"

"Aren't you going to your fellow villager's house? Hurry up and go. Xiaolian is about to have dinner. Do you still want to run in and let them serve you on an empty stomach?"

Zhao Ze waited for a long time behind the gate of his house, just to wait for them to leave so that he could go find his sweetheart.

He didn't expect that the new female educated youth actually had his eyes on Shi Xiaolian's family. He was very unhappy about it. He had earned some money now, and the next step was to cultivate feelings with his sweetheart. It would look awkward to have another person living in the house!

He did not give any face to Liu Xiao, who had a gloomy face. After Zhao Ze finished speaking, he pushed open the half-closed gate of Shi Yan's house, and then closed the door from the inside to prevent people outside from seeing anything happening in the yard.

"Uncle Zhao, I really don't mean anything else. I'm just a little scared because I'm alone."

Liu Xiao's expression was stiff, and her tone of voice was unpleasant and even a little aggrieved.

"Alright, alright, I know what you're worried about. I've arranged for you to be with a good family in the village. Hurry up and get in the car and take you to your destination as soon as possible. You'll have more time to pack your things."

Zhao De knocked on the ox cart impatiently to urge the few people to get on. As for the fact that his own brat had embarrassed the female educated youth before, he pretended not to have seen it.

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In the small courtyard;

"Xiao Lian, I'm back. How have you been lately?"

After Zhao Ze closed the gate, he turned around and met a pair of clear eyes. He felt happy and nervous at the same time, and even his speech was a little halting.

Shi Yan knew exactly what happened outside the courtyard and at the Zhao family next door, so she deliberately acted indifferent towards Zhao Ze, whom she hadn't seen for a while, lowered her head and continued with her hands, putting the cooked dishes into the bowl.

"Xiao Lian, it's time for you to have dinner. Eat first and I'll help you wash the pot. It's still light out, so I'll help you chop some firewood while I'm at it."

Sensing that the atmosphere was not right, Zhao Ze spoke cautiously with some tentativeness, and moved towards Shi Yan step by step.

"No, I can clean it myself. I'm used to doing it alone. How can I trouble you? You just came back today, so you should go back and spend more time with your aunt. I've heard your aunt nagging about you a lot during the time you were away."

What Shi Yan said was not a lie. Liu Cuimiao had been complaining about her son in front of Shi Yan recently, saying that he was not home all day long. The New Year was approaching, but she still couldn't see him all day. It was very worrying.

However, Shi Yan had no intention of telling Zhao Ze about all this. She was just looking for an excuse to put on a bad face. After all, Zhao Ze had disappeared for such a long time without saying a word, causing her to worry for so long. She couldn't just wait for this man to come and greet him like a little wife, speaking softly and with a smile.

"My mother will definitely not think anything good of me! I'm used to it, but I left in a hurry this time and didn't have time to tell you. I made you worry. But I didn't go out to have fun this time. I earned some money as a wife. I'm used to being careless. Xiaolian, you are meticulous in everything you do, so I want you to keep it for me."

Zhao Ze was afraid that Shi Yan would refuse, so he hurriedly reached into his pocket, took out a stack of bills, and handed it to his sweetheart like offering a treasure.

"These are all what I earned this time. If you have anything you want, Xiaolian, feel free to spend it. I'll go earn more money when I run out of it."

"No, this is your wife's book, I can't take it, it's not right."

Seeing the person in front of him trying to please him, all the dissatisfaction he had recently felt because Zhao Ze disappeared without saying a word disappeared completely, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

"Please take it back quickly. You can let your aunt keep it for you."

Shi Yan also took the opportunity to push Zhao Ze's hand holding the money, firmly expressing her refusal.

As the two were pushing each other, something fell from Zhao Ze's pocket to the ground. Although it didn't make any sound, it attracted Shi Yan's attention.

A gold ring inlaid with emerald green jade and without any patterns was lying on the open space beside the two of them. Apart from the fact that the thick ring could be used to judge that the gold ring was very heavy, in Shi Yan's eyes, this ring really had no aesthetic appeal at all.

"Xiao Lian, please keep the money. I earn money just to spend it on you."

While Shi Yan's attention was drawn to the ring, Zhao Ze stuffed the money into the palm of the person in front of him, then quickly squatted down and picked up the ring. Then he became a little embarrassed, and two blushes appeared on his tanned cheeks.

"Xiao Lian, you should keep this ring. You can wear it for fun when you are free at home. When I make more money, I will buy you more beautiful jewelry to wear every day."

The words have been spoken, and looking at the beautiful face of my beloved, the thoughts hidden in my heart poured out like a dam bursting.

"Xiao Lian, this jade and gold ring is an heirloom in our family. Those bastards didn't find it when they searched our house a few years ago. It's because this ring was specially passed down to the daughter-in-law in the family. My mother gave it to me a long time ago, so I used some tricks to keep it."

"I really want you to be my wife. I cherish you. I will give you all the money I earn in the future. I am the only son in the family. All my parents' things are mine, so I will give them to you."