A lucky little peasant girl is reborn and brings prosperity to her entire family.

Song Yanyan and Song Xingming traveled by mule cart all the way to Qingjiang County.

The uncle who pulled the mule cart was very envious of the well-behaved and lovely Song Yanyan and the studious Song Xingming. He kept saying that he wished his own child was as well-behaved as her.

He even specially brought the mule cart directly to the entrance of the county school, so that Song Yanyan and Song Xingming wouldn't have to carry their luggage.

After thanking the man and paying him a copper coin, Song Xingming slung the bundle of bedding, clothes, and other belongings over his shoulder and led Song Yanyan toward the county school.

It's still before the end of the first lunar month, and the weather is still cold. The gatekeeper is warming himself by the fire in the gatehouse of the county school.

School officially starts tomorrow, so all the rich kids from the county will be arriving tomorrow. Those who came early today are mostly from the countryside; there aren't many, less than ten in total.

The doorman was very relaxed.

When Song Xingming went in, Song Yanyan greeted the gatekeeper with a smile and took out a paper package from her bosom: "Grandpa, this is some fried dough sticks that my mother made. They're still warm. Please have a taste."

This well-behaved, beautiful, and sensible little girl always remembers to bring him something every time she comes. The doorman is completely taken advantage of and is always being coaxed into smiling.

He carried Song Xingming's luggage directly to the dormitory.

Although there was a rule that women were not allowed to enter, Song Yanyan followed behind like a little tail, and the gatekeeper pretended not to see her.

It was clear that Song Xingming was well-liked; several students from impoverished families were already in the dormitory, and they all greeted him with smiles.

Upon seeing Song Yanyan enter, a student who was clearly on good terms with Song Xingming widened his eyes: "Xingming, this is...?"

Song Xingming pulled Song Yanyan behind him.

Although people in the countryside don't really adhere to strict gender segregation, Song Xingming was still quite unhappy that his younger sister was being stared at like that by a man from another region.

"My sister," Song Xingming introduced succinctly.

Several students bowed and greeted her, saying, "So you're the young lady from the Song family. Our apologies for our rudeness."

Song Xingming led Song Yanyan into his residence.

The gatekeeper put down Song Xingming's luggage, his face full of kindness: "You two siblings pack your things. I'll head back now. If you need anything, just call me at the gatehouse."

Song Yanyan smiled and thanked him, "Thank you, Grandpa Gatekeeper. You've worked hard!"

The gatekeeper hummed a little tune as he returned, beaming with joy.

Who wouldn't like such a well-behaved, beautiful child who treats him with great respect!

The dormitories at the county school were for two people each, and they weren't very spacious. They consisted of a bed, a wardrobe, and a desk for each person, and that was it.

Song Xingming's roommate hadn't arrived yet, so Song Yanyan and Song Xingming made up the bedding together. Song Yanyan looked around and felt that her third brother's room was too monotonous and cold.

Her eyes fell on an empty bottle on the windowsill, and an idea came to her. She said, "Third Brother, there seem to be some plum blossoms behind the house. I'll go pick some for you and put them in this bottle."

Seeing that his younger sister was so enthusiastic about decorating his house, Song Xingming didn't refuse her good intentions and nodded, saying, "Come on, I'll go with you."

The brother and sister then went to the plum grove behind the house.

However, as soon as they got close, the two heard some noises coming from the plum grove.

"Sister Luo, you are so heartless! The fact that I was released means that the Inspector has found out that my family is innocent. Why are you still avoiding me like this?"

The boy's voice was filled with pain. Song Yanyan peeked out and recognized him.

Oh ho, it's the same Wang Xiyan, the county magistrate's youngest son, who was taken away by soldiers when she came to pick up Song Xingming from his vacation last time.

Song Yanyan couldn't remember whether the county magistrate was still alive in that life she dreamed about.

However, since the inspector was able to release Wang Xiyan to study, it should be nothing serious. Even if the county magistrate really committed a crime, it wouldn't affect his family.

The girl opposite Wang Xiyan right now is also an "old acquaintance" of Song Yanyan. Who else could it be but Luo Jinyu?

"Brother Xiyan, you've misunderstood. I'm not avoiding you. It's just that there's a proper distance between men and women, and we should be careful..."

After not seeing her for more than half a month, Song Yanyan could only sigh that Luo Jinyu seemed to have grown up even more, possessing a striking beauty that could attract attention in a crowd.

Unfortunately, it's better for the Song family to stay away from this.

"Ha! Now you're telling me about the strict separation of men and women? Why didn't you mention it when you brought me these things before!" Wang Xiyan was clearly a little anxious, her words accusing him.

Luo Jinyu's bright and beautiful face, which was enough to move anyone, showed a hint of pitifulness: "...Brother Xiyan, you know, I'm just an adopted daughter living under someone else's roof, I..."

She choked up and couldn't continue.

Wang Xiyan thought of something, and a hint of hesitation appeared on his face as he clenched his fists.

"Brother Xiyan, I just hope you can be alright." Luo Jinyu sighed sadly, covered her face, and turned to leave.

Wang Xiyan stood there, clenching his fists, his face clouded with a gloom beyond his years.

After watching such a good show, Song Yanyan can only say that she will still firmly adhere to the guiding principle of staying away from Luo Jinyu's path!

However, after this incident, Song Xingming stopped letting Song Yanyan pick plum blossoms. He grabbed his sister's arm and walked back, taking the opportunity to send her directly to the entrance of the county school.

"It's a smoky and polluted place, so stay away from it."

Song Xingming offered this assessment.

Song Yanyan didn't struggle and obediently agreed, while also whispering a reminder to her third brother: "That Luo Jinyu is a bit wicked. If you unfortunately run into her, you have to stay away from her, understand?"

Song Xingming chuckled: "I spend all my time studying at the county school, so I won't have much of a chance to run into her. You can rest assured."

Song Yanyan shook her head with a stern face.

Her third brother still doesn't know what it means to be treated like a leading lady.

The Song family is incompatible with this real daughter!

Seeing his sister's serious expression, Song Xingming earnestly reiterated his promise: "Don't worry, I will stay away."

Song Yanyan nodded in satisfaction, waved her hand, and said goodbye to Song Xingming.

But perhaps Song Yanyan really did have a bad relationship with this real heiress. Song Yanyan originally wanted to go to the county to buy a velvet flower for her mother and sister-in-law, but she ended up bumping into Luo Jinyu again in the velvet flower shop.

Song Yanyan: "..."

Luo Jinyu wasn't very happy to see Song Yanyan either. She frowned, unwilling to admit that Song Yanyan seemed to be even more beautiful than when she first met her.

Song Yanyan pretended not to know Luo Jinyu, pointed to the two velvet flowers she had previously chosen, and said to the shopkeeper, "Please wrap these two for me..."

Before she could finish speaking, Luo Jinyu interjected, "Shopkeeper, I'll take all four of them."

She ordered four flowers, which included the two that Song Yanyan had chosen earlier.

Luo Jinyu glanced at Song Yanyan with a hint of a secret smile.

It's hard to call it a coincidence.

Song Yanyan just thought Luo Jinyu was so childish!

It's so annoying!

This store has more than just these two velvet flowers!

What's wrong with her brain?