As soon as the Ji Da sounded, the daughter-in-law made a brilliant appearance!

That day, Zhi Nian also relied on his courage to do that kind of thing, and saw Si Ruyue's red face that was about to bleed.

The two of them ended up in an awkward situation. Because of Si Ruyue's embarrassed look, Zhi Nian didn't bother her again for the past two days.

I’m afraid of pushing people into a corner.

Zhi Laoer got drunk again today and lay on the table muttering to himself.

"Wake up...hiccup...no...don't wake up!"

Zhi Nian took a look and didn't want to pay any attention to the drunkard.

She took out an empty teapot from the cupboard, and then took out a few porcelain jars of pigments. Since she had to go out anyway, she might as well finish what she needed to do at once. The pigment jars were missing a few colors, so she should go collect some more raw materials for mixing.

After gently closing the wooden door, Zhi Nian tiptoed through the archway at the back and entered the "position".

The yard was filled with brightly colored peaches, apricots, and azaleas. The flowers were in clusters and colorful, and it was obvious at first glance that this was the kind of lively scene that the head of the Panlong Society would like.

Zhi Nian pursed his lips, looked at the sea of ​​flowers, and a look of disapproval appeared on his face.

On those blossoming trees, people now tie red ribbons with gold foil. Although it is a good thing to seek good luck in the summer, there is no need to make it so tacky, right?

Because of his absent-mindedness, Zhi Nian didn't have time to avoid her "crisis"

"We meet again, little one."

A figure suddenly flashed out in front of Zhi Nian.

"oops!"

Without time to turn around, Zhi Nian bumped into the soft wall.

"It seems that Miss Zhi is not very satisfied with our fate of meeting each other after traveling thousands of miles."

Zhi Nian raised her face slightly, and Si Ruyue's smile, which always made people's legs weak, was facing her.

"I...we..."

Zhi Nian was a little nervous, so he quickly lowered his head and quietly moved his stiff feet.

"Then I'll see you later."

Zhi Nian seized the opportunity and planned to slip away quickly, because if nothing unexpected happened, Si Ruyue would stick to her from behind.

"Hey, Miss Zhi, don't be in such a hurry to leave."

Naliao Si Ruyue moved faster and grabbed Zhi Zhinian's wrist in one go, taking the things in her hands for her.

"I...I'm in a hurry, and...I have something to do."

"Oh? It doesn't matter. I'm idle here anyway, so let me go with you to get the job done."

Si Ruyue said it as if it was a matter of course, as if they had known each other for a long time.

Zhi Nian originally just said this on purpose, but when he really heard it, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

If Si Ruyue followed her closely, it would be terrible, and her shameful secret would be exposed!

"No... no need, I can do it myself..."

Zhi Nian stared at the ground. In order to avoid meeting Si Ruyue's gaze, she had to maintain a very strange stiff neck posture.

Si Ruyue felt really bad when she saw that Zhi Nian completely ignored her beauty trick.

"To be honest, I'm actually very bored." In order to avoid being unconvincing, Si Ruyue added a sigh at the end.

Would this be more effective? From the little guy's perspective, he should be able to see her frustrated expression, right?

In the past, whenever Si Ruyue used this trick, no one would not be moved and pity her.

Zhi Nian's lips, which were originally tightly closed, were now quietly raised. Great, as long as she felt bored, it would be easy to deal with.

"If you feel bored, why don't you go out for a stroll? The streets are very lively!"

Upon hearing this, Si Ruyue lowered her head and looked at Zhi Nian who was giving her advice.

There seemed to be something jumping in Zhi Nian's eyes, flickering, as if it was avoiding her.

Si Ruyue frowned but smiled faintly, "How can that be possible? Apart from the Panlong Society, how can I have another chance to meet the master I admire the most?"

Zhi Nian was speechless on the spot, and his throat felt as if someone had put a fishbone in it, making it numb and painful.

"Let's put it this way, let's not beat around the bush." ​​Si Ruyue leaned towards Zhi Nian, gently rubbed his elbow, and prepared to use the third move.

"Just take me to find Master Hanyu."

"Cough...cough..."

It is very effective. Once a person feels guilty, he will easily reveal his true colors.

"Although there is a saying that goes 'three points of affection when meeting', and we are very familiar with talking about money, but we..."

Si Ruyue calmly took out a golden ingot that must have shone brightly from her lapel and stuffed it into Zhi Nian's palm, "Proper etiquette is still necessary."

"You...you...what do you mean?"

Zhi Nian shouted, his face changed, how could Si Ruyue in this world still be useful... ?

"That's exactly what Miss Zhi was thinking." Si Ruyue said.

Is the affection not enough?

Upon seeing this, Si Ruyue immediately took out three more gold ingots.

"I am a clean person. I will never mess with you, and I will never let anyone bribe me!"

Zhi Nian deliberately misinterpreted Si Ruyue's meaning, and then threw the deposit ingot to Si Ruyue with an angry look on his face. He then quickly took back his teapot and empty jar from her hands, pouted, and turned around to leave.

"Why doesn't it work?"

Si Ruyue looked at Zhi Nian's trembling back and murmured in confusion.

Si Ruyue herself admitted that she wanted to bribe Zhi Nian with money, but she only wanted to buy some gossip about Master Han Yu from her.

Is it necessary to get so angry?

"You said I was messing around? That's strange. Didn't I always treat people like this before..."

Si Ruyue’s mind raced.

No, I haven't done anything to her yet! Except for that day, but that day Zhi Nian also took advantage of me.

She hasn't even touched anything yet, and yet she's being called stingy!

Si Ruyue couldn't figure out what was going on. Was he angry with her or was he afraid that she would know something? Could it be that she was panicking and misunderstood?

Well, no wonder she always felt that Zhi Nian was absent-minded and dazed every time he saw her. There must be some inside information behind this that he didn't want her to know.

Perhaps, she should follow her and continue to dig out the tempting answer.

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Zhi Nian took the things back to the house. She thought that based on Si Ruyue's personality, she would definitely come to her house to peek and come secretly every day, hoping to find out information.

So this was the first time she spoke to the original owner’s father since she came to this world.

"Dad, you must remember not to let in a strange 'man' who looks very gentle and friendly."

Zhi Nian had one foot halfway out the door, but he was still worried.

"Alright, alright, you little girl, I'm already seventy or eighty years old when you're your father!"

Zhi Laoer was not drunk or gambling today, and he was shooting paper figures at the wall with a few pebbles in his hand to pass the time.

"Bang! Boom!"

There was a firm sound of stones being thrown from the door.

Zhi Nian didn't have high expectations for this old man, after all, he had a criminal record.