This is terrible! My future prime minister keeps trying to kiss me forcibly.

This day.

Ye Xiaoxiao came to town alone to sell medicinal herbs. She had just walked a short distance from Wujitang when she heard someone call her name from behind.

"Xiao Xiao! Xiao Xiao!"

As soon as she turned her head, she saw a pale yellow figure rushing towards her and hugging her tightly.

Seeing the girl huffing and puffing as she caught up, she realized that the person rushing towards her was Qian Ruoyun.

"Ruoyun?"

Ye Xiaoxiao leaned back and called out softly.

Qian Ruoyun still held Ye Xiaoxiao tightly with both arms, her tone soft and innocent.

"Xiao Xiao, it's really not easy for us to meet. I go out for a walk every day and haven't seen you. Today I finally ran into you."

Qian Ruoyun stepped out, her bright eyes glancing at her own little white rabbit, then at Ye Xiaoxiao's big white rabbit.

This is so unfair! Not only is Xiao Xiao prettier than me, but even... her... thing is bigger than mine.

My own should still grow!

Definitely! Just eat more braised pork hock.

Ye Xiaoxiao's forehead creased with annoyance: What is this little girl thinking about all day?

"Xiao Xiao, today I'll treat you to braised pork hock on East Street. Let's start from that shop and eat our way back, how about that?"

Looking at Qian Ruoyun's round and adorable cheeks, Ye Xiaoxiao couldn't resist pinching them. Perhaps because she was in such a wonderful mood, the two dimples on her round face were also smiling.

"I happen to be free today, Ruoyun, you'd better hold onto your wallet tightly!" Ye Xiaoxiao's lips curled up, her eyebrows like the gentle breeze of April, exuding the feeling of spring.

Upon hearing this, Qian Ruoyun's eyes lit up, and she eagerly took Ye Xiaoxiao's arm and headed towards East Street.

There was already quite a long queue at the braised pork knuckle shop on East Street, so it must taste really good.

Qian Ruoyun led Ye Xiaoxiao to a seat by the window in a teahouse opposite the braised pork knuckle shop.

The maid Xi'er went to queue up alone.

"Esteemed guests, your tea is here! Be careful, it's hot!"

With a shout, the waiter nimbly brought over a pot of boiling tea.

Qian Ruoyun quickly grabbed the teapot, then took a cup and expertly poured herself a cup of tea.

"Xiao Xiao, you should try this tea!" She pushed the teacup toward Ye Xiao Xiao and poured herself a cup.

The tea is thick, sweet, and rich in aroma, with a pure and lingering fragrance of bamboo leaves. The tea soup is delicate and smooth, and after each sip, the aftertaste is long-lasting, spreading a sense of happiness from the tip of the tongue to every part of the body.

"How was it? How was it?" Qian Ruoyun stared intently at Ye Xiaoxiao's reaction with wide eyes. She leaned forward slightly, anticipating her response.

"It's really good! The aroma is wonderful, and the aftertaste is sweet and mellow." Ye Xiaoxiao gave her an appreciative look and took another sip.

Upon hearing this, Qian Ruoyun smiled brightly, revealing two small dimples at the corners of her mouth, making her look lively and adorable.

Ye Xiaoxiao exclaimed: This girl is so sweet!

The two drank another cup of tea before Xi'er came in from outside, carrying three braised pork hocks wrapped in oil paper.

"Wow!" Qian Ruoyun squinted her eyes and looked on with enjoyment when she saw the braised pork knuckle. "It tastes just like before. Xi'er, sit down and eat with us. Xiao Xiao is no stranger to us."

Three girls sat around a table, each with a cup of fragrant tea, and in the middle of the table were three large pork knuckles, steaming hot.

Ye Xiaoxiao opened one of the paper packages, and a rich, fresh aroma wafted out.

The pork skin is a deep purplish-brown and glossy. One bite reveals a soft and chewy texture, rich yet not greasy, with a perfect balance of color, aroma, and flavor. It's tender, succulent, and leaves a lingering aftertaste.

She raised an eyebrow and took a big, satisfied bite.

Really fragrant!

"Xiao Xiao, let me tell you, although I can't swim, if you throw a braised pork knuckle into the water, I'll jump in right away!"

Qian Ruoyun puffed out her cheeks and mumbled something, but her expression was very serious.

Upon hearing this, Ye Xiaoxiao almost spat out a mouthful of tea onto her face.

This girl is so cute!

Before long, the group had each finished a pork knuckle and were leaning back in their seats to digest.

The commotion outside attracted their attention.

Ye Xiaoxiao looked in the direction of the sound and caught sight of several familiar faces standing in the alley. If she remembered correctly, Li Yuemei was already more than a month pregnant.

Meanwhile, Li Yuemei had been waiting at home for several days, but Lin Xiucai had not come to propose marriage, and she was extremely anxious.

But then he made a promise to himself that he would come to propose marriage.

But she waited and waited, and no one came.

Several times she secretly went to town to look for him, but she could never find him.

Li Yuemei was not giving up and decided to try her luck again today.

Unexpectedly, they ran into Scholar Lin chatting and laughing with another woman.