Transmigrated Leftover Woman in Rural Style

After organizing the manuscripts, it was already past noon. During this time, Xiao Si served some snacks and dishes, and Li Xiaonuan and Wei Yu had a simple lunch in the study. Compared to before, Li Xiaonuan realized she didn't really understand Wei Yu. He wasn't even a germaphobe, and was quite easygoing.

This means that everything he did in public was just an act. As for why he was acting, Li Xiaonuan wasn't curious. Compared to Wei Yu's act, Li Xiaonuan was more curious about his identity.

A person who feigns arrogance and fastidiousness, willingly playing the role of a spoiled brat, and hiding in this relatively poor prefectural city, must have a purpose. Such people usually have their own background. Just like the jade pendant he gave Li Xiaonuan, it represents the power behind him.

However, this wasn't something Li Xiaonuan could be curious about. After all, as a business partner, Wei Yu had already revealed as much as he could. Unconsciously, she reached for her heart, where the jade pendant Wei Yu had given her was. Even in the sweltering summer heat, wearing it close to her skin, the jade pendant remained cool to the touch.

Wei Yu, who was doing the final proofreading, noticed that Li Xiaonuan was lost in thought. Seeing her hand on her chest, he asked, "Are you feeling unwell? Should we call a doctor to take a look?"

Li Xiaonuan snapped out of her reverie and said awkwardly, "I'm not feeling unwell, I was just thinking about some things."

Under Wei Yu's scrutinizing gaze, Li Xiaonuan felt a little guilty. But it was only for a moment. She cursed herself inwardly: How pathetic, it's just a little trinket. Since it was given to her, it's hers now, she can touch it however she wants, what's there to be guilty about.

Seeing that Li Xiaonuan didn't seem unwell, and on the contrary, her complexion was much rosier, Wei Yu didn't press the matter. However, he noticed that Li Xiaonuan was thinner than when he first met her, so he politely said:

"You should take better care of your health. I don't want you to collapse before things are even finished. Eat more in the future. If there's no food at home, I can have Xiao Si bring you some from Binzhirugui."

Upon hearing this, Li Xiaonuan carefully examined herself from head to toe and discovered that she had indeed lost a lot of weight. Especially her chest, which seemed to have shrunk by a size. Li Xiaonuan then showed a hint of worry; if she lost any more weight, she might end up with a flat chest.

Wei Yu followed Li Xiaonuan's gaze and nodded in deep agreement, saying, "That area definitely needs to be nourished. My nanny has a folk remedy that I've heard is quite effective. I'll have the kitchen prepare it tomorrow so you can eat it every day you come."

Li Xiaonuan was stunned. When she came to her senses, her cheeks instantly burned red. She quickly explained, "Young Master Wei, it's not what you think. I just... I just... Hey, what were you looking at just now, you pervert?"

Look how naturally Wei Yu spoke. Li Xiaonuan was utterly embarrassed. Seriously, aren't people in this era very traditional? How could someone so focused on etiquette casually say such things in front of a woman?

Seeing Li Xiaonuan's embarrassment, Wei Yu felt pleased. As for Li Xiaonuan calling him a "pervert," he kindly ignored it. Suppressing a laugh, Wei Yu said in a deliberately serious tone:

"I was just offering a friendly suggestion. If you don't need it, then you don't have to. But I think you should still have some. Don't worry, I'll have the kitchen make it, and I definitely won't charge you."

Free breast augmentation? That's like free breast enhancement! That's something to consider; no woman would pass up a freebie. But talking about breast enhancement with a grown man... well, that's a bit...unconventional.

Seeing Li Xiaonuan's hesitant expression, Wei Yu knew what she was thinking. So, he continued to suppress his laughter and said, "If you don't say anything, I'll take that as a yes. So starting tomorrow, I'll have the kitchen make you a stew every day."

Since they had already said that, Li Xiaonuan stopped being coy. However, she still couldn't bring herself to face Wei Yu honestly. Fortunately, her business for the day was finished, so she quietly said thank you and then prepared to take her leave.

Li Xiaonuan looked extremely shy and awkward. Seeing this, Wei Yu had no choice but to abandon his joking thoughts and told Xiao Si to send her away. Watching Li Xiaonuan quickly disappear outside the door, a strange feeling flashed through Wei Yu's heart.

Wei Yu initially only wanted to tease her, and he almost injured himself trying to suppress his laughter throughout the whole process. But seeing that Li Xiaonuan seemed to take it seriously, he had no choice but to continue the act. After all, Li Xiaonuan was so naive; even after teasing her like that, she still thought he was a good person.

Does she seem so trustworthy? Or is Li Xiaonuan actually a very kind and innocent person?

Wei Yu was puzzled. If he was trustworthy, then Li Xiaonuan had always been very wary of him during their several encounters. But if Li Xiaonuan was purely kind, then how could she handle him so easily?

Knowing that Qinghuo, whom he had sent out to investigate, should be back in the next few days, Wei Yu was filled with curiosity again. What kind of circumstances could enable a country girl who had never seen the world to draw such precise blueprints?

She fled the Wei residence as if escaping, refusing the servant's offer to see her off. Carrying the boxes of pastries the servant had given her, Li Xiaonuan walked towards the Cangbaicao Medical Clinic with a look of annoyance. She kept cursing herself inwardly, regretting that she hadn't noticed Wei Yu's flirtatious intentions. She was furious that she had taken it seriously and even thanked the guy.

With something on her mind and a terrible sense of direction, Li Xiaonuan unknowingly strayed off course. Turning a corner, she looked around blankly, finding the place completely unfamiliar. The few buildings on the street in front of her appeared especially quiet under the bright sunlight.

Only occasionally did one or two yawning men emerge from the building, passing by Li Xiaonuan with strange looks. She looked around and realized there was really no one she could ask for directions.

Returning to the original corner, Li Xiaonuan hesitated: which street, the left or the right, led back to the original path? Just as she was about to turn right, someone suddenly tapped her on the shoulder. Li Xiaonuan turned around, wanting to see who was so bold as to tap her.

"Dr. Qi, it's you!" Li Xiaonuan exclaimed in surprise as she turned around.

Qi Ji looked somewhat awkward, his eyes flickering slightly as he said, "I came to see a friend. And you, what brings you here?"

Li Xiaonuan was so overwhelmed with joy at seeing an acquaintance that she didn't notice Qi Ji's unusual behavior. She said happily, "I came from the Wei family. I was just walking with my head down, intending to go to your family's clinic. But somehow, I ended up here. I wanted to ask someone for directions, but it's so quiet here, it doesn't seem like a place for business."

Qi Ji thought to himself: This isn't a place where you can't do business, it's just a place where you do business at night.

But he didn't intend to let Li Xiaonuan know, so he changed the subject: "You have to go this way to the clinic. What are you doing at the Wei family's house?"

Li Xiaonuan caught up with Qi Ji and whispered to him, "It was Doctor Jing who gave me some tasks, which can only be completed with the cooperation of Young Master Wei. I think you should know Doctor Jing's identity, so I won't say anything more."

Upon hearing this, Qi Ji frowned. But he didn't say anything, instead looking at the box of pastries in Li Xiaonuan's hand and saying, "You bought so many pastries to take back? Let me help you carry them, they look quite heavy."

Li Xiaonuan proudly handed over the pastry box, saying, "I didn't buy this; it was a gift from Young Master Wei. There are even some milk shortbreads inside that I made myself. You can try them later."

Qi Ji's brows remained furrowed upon hearing this. However, his gaze towards Li Xiaonuan softened considerably. Therefore, he smiled and replied, "Okay, I've always been curious about what milk crisp is."