During my escape from famine, I survived by eavesdropping on the whispers of food.

After Qin Shuangshuang lowered the curtain, she turned her head and saw Lu Jun staring at her with his eyes wide open. Lu Jun said, "It seems that this person is quite good at flattering you. He probably has something on his mind about you. You need to be careful." When Shuangshuang heard Lu Jun's words, she smiled. If he was jealous, he should just tell me. There was no need for him to be secretly saddened by himself.

Upon hearing Qin Shuangshuang's words, which sounded like a mockery, Lu Jun approached her without hesitation. He braced himself against her back and said, "If you say one more word, it seems we can have a proper discussion about our marriage. Listen carefully; I never expected that he would bring up the matter of clarifying things with me."

Qin Shuangshuang deliberately crossed her arms and waved the things in front of him, saying, "How is it? Is it fun? Why don't you teach me?" Upon hearing this provocative remark, Lu Jun withdrew his hands and sat down beside him, saying, "Once you receive something, you can't take it again. What's so good about it?"

Seeing Lu Jun's angry face, Qin Shuangshuang deliberately tried to say to him, "Don't overthink it, don't worry. I don't have any feelings for him, I only have feelings for you. Would you like to hear that?" Lu Jun reluctantly replied, "Consider these words as a gift to apologize for what you just said."

His arrogant face made Qin Shuangshuang rub her temples. She never imagined that such an arrogant man would one day develop feelings for her. When they arrived at the vineyard, Qin Shuangshuang looked around at the vast vineyard.

There were many people picking fruit in the middle of the field. Qin Shuangshuang rubbed her hands together and said to Lu Jun, "Pick a few nice ones for me later. I want to try them." Before Lu Jun could speak, Di Lejiahan couldn't help but step forward and said to Qin Shuangshuang, "I'll take you inside for a walk." Di Lejiahan was deliberately trying to impress Qin Shuangshuang. Lu Jun didn't know that when he stepped forward and grabbed Qin Shuangshuang, he said to Di Lejiahan, "It's not safe for the two of you to go in. I'll go with you."

Di Lejiahan looked at Lu Jun and thought he was quite peculiar. There was a strange glint in the eyes of others when they looked at Qin Shuangshuang and Lu Jun. He smiled and said, "Of course, Lord Lu is also a distinguished guest. I just overlooked you. Come in with me." Lu Jun and Qin Shuangshuang followed Di Lejiahan inside. He would introduce them to each other once they were inside.

How many varieties are there here? We have grapes all year round, and many countries want to buy some. However, we don't have many horses. After all, you know about the situation in our country, and I believe you will understand how valuable horsehide is.

If there's an opportunity, we can cooperate with the imperial court on future orders to see if we can establish a trade channel so that all the grapes can be sold. Qin Shuangshuang looked at this and said to Dilejiahan, "If you're willing, leave this to me. I'm actually a businessman myself, and I'm currently growing some fresh cabbages. I have a friend's landlord managing your vineyard for me, and I'm interested. Let's discuss the orders properly later." Dilejiahan smiled and said, "It would be my honor if you were willing to cooperate with us, sir. Please rest assured, if you are truly willing to work with us, we will definitely reach an agreement after the matter is completed."

Qin Shuangshuang raised her hand and waved it, saying, "There's no need to end it. It's just a relationship of mutual benefit. We trade with each other with the intention of making money together. We didn't mean to be humble. Dilejiahan doesn't need to take it so seriously." Upon hearing this, Dilejiahan said to Qin Shuangshuang, "Please, sir, do you not know? Over the years, no other class has wanted to cooperate with us and lead our class to prosperity. Only you are willing."

So when you brought this up, I felt that as long as you were there, we were halfway to success. At least you were willing to take us to practice it once. Now I'll lead you around here a bit more. You said later you'd take you to inspect the mine and see what kind of resort you'd build there for tourists.

Qin Shuangshuang immediately understood from her words that she believed her earlier statement about building a tourist attraction on the mine and charging admission fees. She hadn't expected that he would believe her casual fabrication. Qin Shuangshuang deliberately continued to play along, saying, "The way to the mine doesn't require a thumb. You lead the way. After all, you're a prince, and I trust you have other things to do. Don't let those little guards lead us."

"It would be too much trouble for you," said Dilejiahan. "You are our honored guests. Please rest assured, with me here, I will ensure you gain a thorough understanding of our nearby mines and our country's advantages. This will help you become wealthy in the future."

Although Dilejiahan spoke with such sincerity, Qin Shuangshuang just smiled silently and didn't think much of it. She followed them to inspect the vineyard. Qin Shuangshuang felt that the grapes here were indeed very good, and she was determined to develop the business here in the future. She resolutely decided that she would go back and discuss it with Jin Daya and Jin Yue. After they had toured the vineyard, at the entrance of the vineyard, Qin Shuangshuang said to Dilejiahan, "There are other people to lead the way to the mine. I believe that the national football team still has things to tell you to do. The rest can be handled by Lu Jun and the other people who are leading the way."

Seeing that Qin Shuangshuang was unwilling to let him take them, Dilejiahan thought they might have gained weight again. He had things to do and didn't want to bother them. Besides, he needed to inspect the vineyard properly and later he had to talk to his father about the day's events, since he had several brothers to attend to.

No matter what, they couldn't just give them time alone in front of their father, lest they say things that weren't good for them. Although Dilejiahan wanted to stay with Qin Shuangshuang, since she still wanted to go to Guangzhou with Lu Jun and his group, which she had been trying to stop, she said to Qin Shuangshuang, "Half of it. The rest is up to you. We'll meet again later tonight." After watching them leave, Qin Shuangshuang told them to drive the carriage to the vicinity of the mine.

Upon arriving at their destination, Qin Shuangshuang and Lu Jun gazed at the nearby high mountains, the trees of which had long since withered. At the foot of the mountain near the stone bridge, there were some black stones. Upon closer inspection, Qin Shuangshuang realized that these stones were nothing more than ash from burning coal.

He seemed to be taking a step forward, and indeed he did, but then he heard something talking.