The little girl from a farm family has a big wish to make a fortune by farming and picking mushrooms

Qi Rui's voice was hoarse, and one could tell that he was feeling aggrieved.

Zhou Mingshu sighed in his heart. It seemed that Lord Qi had made sufficient preparations after his last visit. No matter what she said, he would have a way to refute her.

"Sir, we in Daliang have always believed in following the husband after marriage. Logically, a woman should follow her husband after marriage, but I never planned to marry far away. I feel uneasy if I live too far away from my parents' home. I always feel like something is missing. And you know that all the business at home cannot be separated from me."

"I was born and raised here. No matter whether this place is rich or poor, I will not leave far. But you are different. How can you stay in this small place forever? A real man should make achievements. Besides, the general's father and mother will not let you stay here forever."

Qi Rui had never thought about this question.

The two men's families were indeed far away from each other, and he was also mining here on the orders of the emperor.

I don’t know when the personnel will be replaced, and I don’t know when the mine will be completed.

"Mingshu, I didn't think this through, but don't worry, I will resolve this matter and give you a perfect answer when the time comes."

His father and mother have four brothers, so it wouldn't matter if he was missing in the capital to fulfill their filial duties.

He went to ask the emperor to let him work in the mine for a longer period of time.

Zhou Mingshu didn't expect that after she said this, Qi Rui would still be able to respond easily.

"Do you have any other concerns?" Qi Rui asked.

Zhou Mingshu thought about it and seemed to have no idea, so he shook his head.

These principle issues have almost all been resolved, leaving only the issue of distance, which is actually not what she cares about most.

"That's good. What you just said were some external factors. Putting those aside, do you have any opinions about me personally?"

Qi Rui opened his eyes wide, ready to listen carefully to what Zhou Mingshu said.

But unexpectedly, Zhou Mingshu said nothing.

"Sir, you are so outstanding, which little girl wouldn't like you? I have nothing to say."

Zhou Mingshu was a little shy when he said this and lowered his head slightly.

Seeing her little look, Qi Rui also started laughing.

"Mingshu, so you mean you accept me, right?"

"Who said that?! I didn't say that. How old am I to be in a relationship? It's too early. I just don't reject you. Let's just be friends."

"Hmm? Okay, then my good friend, you are not allowed to say no again, and you can't hide from me. If I do something wrong, just tell me, okay?"

Zhou Mingshu laughed when he heard him say that.

"I know, but I'm not hiding from you. You just came at an unfortunate time."

After saying this, Zhou Mingshu did not stop, pulled the rope and continued to move forward.

Qi Rui quickly followed.

"I was thinking of giving you a pony, but it was such an unfortunate coincidence that I saw your horse before I even found you."

"Sir, are the ponies you are talking about the ones in the stable? Those ponies will all be war horses when they grow up. I won't want them even if you give them to me. If you give them to me, they will be imprisoned in this village. What's the difference between this and breaking their wings? I just want this one. I'll raise it well and then compete with you."

"Okay, then I'll wait."

Qi Rui smiled, feeling very relieved.

This trip was not in vain.

Not only did he get things off his chest, but he was also able to continue being friends with Mingshu.

But she hasn't completely fallen in love with him yet, so he still needs to work hard.

Zhou Mingshu tied the horse and the donkey to the locust tree at the gate of the yard.

The two of them carried the mushrooms to the well, intending to sort out some and wash them.

After hearing the noise, Hu Zi and Zhou Minghua ran over from the new yard.

There was also a handful of lard in his hand.

"Third sister, my eldest sister made some lard residue. It's delicious. Come and try it."

Zhou Minghua took a piece of lard and put it to Zhou Mingshu's mouth.

"Not bad, not bad, delicious and fragrant."

After hearing her sister's praise, Zhou Minghua smiled happily.

She saw that there was another person behind her sister, whom she had seen several times before.

She stepped forward and handed over a piece of lard.

This means just letting him eat.

In his impression, children are always very protective of food.

Qi Rui didn't expect that the little girl in front of him would give him something to eat, and he felt warm in his heart.

He smiled and picked up the lard residue and put it into his mouth. The lard residue looked big, but it was hollow inside when you bit it, and it was crispy and crunchy, which was different from the usual food.

"This lard residue is quite delicious. This is my first time eating it."

"First time?" Zhou Mingshu was a little surprised.

In the countryside, who hasn’t eaten lard residue?

I can feel that Lord Qi is oblivious to what's happening in the kitchen.

Zhou Minghua, who was standing by, felt sorry for Qi Rui when he heard him say that.

I have grown up but have never eaten lard residue. How miserable! I am even worse than Hu Zi.

"Big brother, I'll give you another piece. There are plenty in the kitchen."

Zhou Minghua was well-behaved and considerate. Qi Rui smiled and squatted down and said, "Okay, thank you Si Ya."

Zhou Ming had small hands and had just given away a few pieces of lard residue. Now she had nothing to eat, so she ran back to the kitchen.

"Sir, take a stool and rest for a while. I'll wash some mushrooms and fry them later."

"Exploding mushrooms? Okay, I'll help too."

Qi Rui had never done these things before, and he also wanted to experience them for himself.

"Sir, this... this is not good. You just need to wait. This is too beneath your dignity. It would be bad if others saw you."

Zhou Mingshu stopped him from touching it.

"Mingshu, it's okay. I just thought it was interesting and wanted to try it out. Just treat me as an ordinary person. Don't call me sir. Just call me Qi Rui."

Zhou Mingshu nodded.

But when she wanted to call him, she couldn't say "Qi Rui".

Why does it feel so awkward? It’s more comfortable to call me "adult".

"Why don't I just call you sir? I...I can't say that."

And I also feel it is very inconvenient, I have to call him "sir" when someone is around, it is so inconvenient to change it over and over again.

"Haha then it's up to you, call me whatever you want."

Qi Rui followed Zhou Mingshu's example, took a piece of loofah, and slowly wiped the mushroom cap to clean off the impurities on it.

After washing half of the basket, Zhou Mingshu split the mushroom caps and stems into thin strips, mixed them with batter and fried them in a frying pan.

It ended after two explosions.

Zhou Mingqin had already taken out the chili cumin powder and even some ketchup.

"Come on, have a taste."

Zhou Mingshu took a mushroom, dipped it in some ketchup and handed it to Qi Rui.

"I guarantee you've never tasted this kind of food before." Zhou Mingshu vowed.