The Little Lucky Girl.

Su Wenkang jumped off the carriage nimbly. He had just finalized a big deal in the next county that would allow his shop to expand its inventory by half. At this moment, his mind was full of the profit figures from the clattering of the abacus beads, and even his steps were light and brisk.

As he paced the street, pondering his next steps, he was suddenly met with a gust of wind, accompanied by the clatter of horse hooves. A bay horse on the street reared up in shock, its rider pale with fear. She clutched the reins with both hands, unable to resist, and was about to be flung to the ground. Without a second thought, Su Wenkang leaped forward with a single, lightning-fast stride. His grip on the reins was like a clamp, and his arms, with muscles flexing, he managed to steady the frightened horse with sheer force.

The woman was still in shock. Her eyes widened like a kitten with its fur standing on end, and she was filled with rage. "How could you have such great strength? You're pulling my hand so hard it hurts!"

Su Wenkang raised his eyebrows in annoyance, his eyes swept over her intact figure, and snorted softly: "Miss, if I hadn't held on, you would have fallen to the ground!"

The woman choked, then finally took a closer look at the man in front of her. He had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, his eyes seemed to hide stars. He was wearing a neat blue shirt that was blown by the river wind, and his posture was straight and dashing. For no reason, her heart skipped a beat, and her face instantly flushed, but she still said unforgivingly: "You... who did you say fell like a dog eating shit?"

This wealthy young lady was none other than Lin Wan'er, the only daughter of her family, who had been pampered from childhood. She was gifted with bright eyes and white teeth, her eyes, as if bathed in spring water, their shimmering light full of playfulness and agility. Her nose was slender, and her naturally rosy lips were prone to spouting capricious and charming words.

Her favorite thing on weekdays is riding a horse. Her riding clothes are tailored to fit her body, outlining her slender but strong waist. She acts in a hurry and doesn't care about the etiquette of the boudoir.

Pampered by the elders and obeyed by the servants, she developed a fearless character. If she was not satisfied with something, her eyebrows would be twisted into a knot, and she would stamp her feet and sullenly pout, and no one could resist her.

Since this unexpected encounter, Su Wenkang had been preoccupied with business matters and had long since forgotten about the incident. However, Lin Wan'er was still interested.

That day, Su Wenkang was discussing the purchase price of new goods with someone in a teahouse. Just as they were getting to a crucial point, Lin Wan'er rushed in like a gust of wind, carrying a box of exquisite pastries. She placed it on the table covered with account books and said crisply, "Mr. Su, you must be tired after talking for so long. Have something sweet to moisten your throat." For a moment, everyone in the teahouse looked at him sideways. Su Wenkang's ears turned red with embarrassment. He hurriedly pulled her to a corner and said, "Miss Lin, this is a public place. There are differences between men and women. How can I continue to do business if you are so careless?" Lin Wan'er raised her chin, her cheeks puffed out, "I don't care. I owe you a life-saving favor. You saved me, so it's only natural for me to cling to you."

From then on, wherever Su Wenkang went, Lin Wan'er followed him. When she went to the silk shop to pick out fabrics, she would drag Su Wenkang along for consultation.

Seeing Su Wenkang's bewildered expression as he faced the colorful silk, she rolled her eyes and pretended to twist her ankle, falling into his arms. Su Wenkang reluctantly reached out to steady her, and the touch of her soft body instantly made his ears redden. "Don't be so naughty again." But Lin Wan'er nestled in his arms, her eyebrows furrowed. She had seen too many hypocritical, weak, and pedantic young men from aristocratic families, but only this pragmatic and chivalrous Su Wenkang shone like a ray of light into her heart.

She knew that her persistence was a bit excessive, but she didn't care. As long as she could slowly carve out a place for herself in Su Wenkang's heart, she would be happy to do so even if she had to cheat.

As time went by, Su Wenkang still complained from time to time, but his eyes unconsciously showed a bit of pampering and helplessness. Anyone who saw it knew that the red thread between this pair of happy enemies was getting tighter and tighter.

Although Su Wenkang constantly complained about Lin Wan'er causing trouble, as time went on, without her chattering around, he felt something was missing. One day, Su Wenkang was traveling to a neighboring prefecture to purchase a batch of rare spices. The journey was long and required careful planning, so he set out alone, hoping to find some peace and quiet.

When Lin Wan'er learned of this, she refused to give up. She sneaked out of the mansion before dawn and rode in pursuit. When she found Su Wenkang, her hair was slightly disheveled, her cheeks flushed from the journey, but she still approached him with a smile: "Master Su, you didn't take me with you on this long journey. Are you trying to ditch me?" Su Wenkang was both angry and amused: "Miss Lin, this is business, not a sightseeing trip. You'll only suffer if you follow me." Lin Wan'er curled her lips: "I'm not afraid. With you around, I can endure any hardship."

Throughout the journey, Lin Wan'er never complained of being tired. When a downpour hit, they took shelter in a dilapidated temple. While Su Wenkang was busy building a fire, Lin Wan'er carefully laid out her rations and pulled out her treasured wine flask from her bag. "Have some wine to keep the cold away." The flames reflected her face, and in the warm atmosphere, Su Wenkang's heart melted as he looked at her.

Arriving in the neighboring provincial capital, negotiations for spices proved difficult, with the seller exorbitantly raising the price. Su Wenkang grimaced, but Lin Wan'er hatched a plan. Learning that the seller's wife enjoyed jewelry, she took Su Wenkang on a market tour, carefully selected several exquisite hairpins and jade pendants, and personally visited the seller. With her eloquent persuasion, she repeatedly boasted, "The lady has such a distinguished demeanor; only such fine items could possibly be worthy of her." This delighted the lady, and with her persuasion, she successfully negotiated a lower price for the spices.

Su Wenkang was surprised and happy: "Wan'er, I didn't expect you to have such ability." Lin Wan'er shook her head proudly: "I am not a young lady who only knows how to make trouble." After this incident, Su Wenkang looked at her with even more admiration, and the feelings between the two became more intense, as if they were about to overflow.

On their way home, the county town's Lantern Festival arrived, and the streets were bustling with colorful lanterns. Lin Wan'er was overwhelmed with excitement, dragging Su Wenkang through the crowds. When they reached the lake, she paused, gazing at the lanterns, and made a wish: "May Su Wenkang and I be together forever." Su Wenkang, overhearing, felt his heartbeat quicken. He reached out and gently grasped Lin Wan'er's hand, saying solemnly, "Wan'er, before, I only knew how to count on an abacus, not how a girl feels. Now that you've treated me with such sincerity, I will protect you from now on."

Lin Wan'er looked up, tears welling up in her eyes, and she said angrily, "You finally got it!" The crowd around them was bustling, the lanterns were bright, and they embraced each other in this world of fireworks. The past setbacks and temptations turned into the sweetness and certainty of the moment. The pair of enemies truly held their hearts tightly together and walked hand in hand towards a future full of hope.