The Story of a Spoiled Daughter Raising a Husband

Tong Qian never expected that Si Chen would stay by her side all the time and help her with many complicated and helpless things. He not only took extra care of the three Li brothers, but also taught the other children as much as he could, sharing what he knew.

Seeing that they had been chatting for quite a while and many people had arrived, Tong Qian asked, "I wonder when would be more convenient for you, Young Master Si Chen? I was just asking casually, so please don't take it to heart."

"Bringing this up now isn't meant to rush you, but just to ask when your schedule is convenient. This way, when I get back, I can better arrange for them to do some related things and help you find a suitable place to stay, so that everything isn't decided in a rush."

Seeing her explain like that, Si Chen made the same gesture as Master Yuan, and just smiled and said, "Miss Tong, you made so many promises before, were you just joking? If you were just joking, then I really have to go and ask those two old men for an explanation."

Tong Qian listened, not knowing where he was coming from, and shook her head. "How could that be? I will naturally do what I promised you. But if you have any other requests, you can make them. If they are within my acceptable range, I will naturally agree to them all."

"After all, it seems quite presumptuous of you to agree to this request, Young Master Sichen. It's already quite an achievement. How could I possibly ask for so much in so many things? That would be disrespectful to you."

Si Chen stopped listening to her next words and interrupted her, saying, "Miss Tong, since you have promised me so many attractive things, I am not helping you for no reason. Taking money to solve problems is a bit inappropriate for us, but we cannot deny that this is the most genuine description of our relationship now."

"So, since I've already agreed to your terms and taken your money—or rather, your things—it should be your decision to go whenever you want, not to accommodate my schedule. Could it be that, Miss Tong, you were being led by the nose by others when you were discussing these matters with them before?"

As Tong Qian listened, she secretly thought to herself: This Si Chen is really sharp-tongued and has no air of a military general at all. Although she had his promise, she hadn't discussed with him a suitable time to bring it up again. Was there anything inappropriate about that? At this moment, she even began to doubt whether the person recommended by the two teachers was the one in front of her.

Since he had already said so, why should I refuse? Thinking this, I said, "Since Young Master Sichen has offered me such a convenience, wouldn't it be ungrateful of me not to accept it? So please go home and pack some things later, and then come with us to the village at sunset today."

"However, because today's decision was made too hastily, and your agreement was indeed somewhat unexpected, the suitable accommodations in the village have not yet been prepared. You and Master Yuan will have to make do for one night. I did not expect that so many people would be going there at this time, so I only prepared a few rooms that were confirmed. I hope you do not mind."

Si Chen shook his head as he watched her tease him silently. There was plenty of time in the future, and there was no need to argue with her now. After all, if one were to look for someone to blame, it would definitely be those two old men, Master Qiu and Master Yuan. What kind of entanglement would Tong Qian have with them?

He then said, "Okay, Miss Tong, I understand. You don't need to trouble yourself with these things. When the time comes, I will go to the place I arranged with you and wait for you and Master Yuan. As long as there is a place for Master Yuan to stay, it's fine. There's nothing wrong with me going with him." After saying that, he called the innkeeper over, paid for the two bowls of rice porridge for himself and Tong Qian, and then left.

Seeing his decisive manner, Tong Qian smiled. This Si Chen was truly beyond her expectations. Thinking this, she shook her head. In any case, the matter had been resolved, and the thing she thought she would have to put aside had a good result. That was enough.

But the reason I came today was that there was one last thing to do. Thinking about it, I got up straight and went to the teahouse without lingering any longer. Indeed, I shouldn't have come today. After all, Kui'er's matter had just been resolved, and I had already told them that this period was just for consolidating the foundation, and there was nothing new to do.

Their appearance today seems to be part of their plan, but it must have been unexpected for them. Looking at the few scattered guests inside, their eyes were filled with disbelief. The past few days had been so promising, so why are there only a handful of people here today? Did they miss something?

However, Tong Qian forgot that at this time, most people would be at home having just eaten breakfast or out working to earn money. Why would they be here drinking tea? But no matter what kind of customers they were, the owner was here to keep an eye on things, so she didn't need to worry too much.

After finding Yun Yatou, he saw her surprised expression and noticed that she hadn't put on makeup yet. He then set aside some time, sat down on the chair without saying anything, and ignored her expression.

Looking at Tong Qian who had suddenly appeared, Yun Yatou asked incredulously, "Miss Tong, why did you come so early today? Is there something urgent that you need to see me? Or is there something urgent that you need to see the boss? But at this time, the boss probably hasn't arrived yet."