Chapter 147: The speaker is unintentional, but the listener is intentional.

Lu Yichen wasn’t in the best mood. Just now, he and Shitou had been standing not far from the group of villagers watching the excitement. They couldn’t hear clearly what was being said from their courtyard and were worried the little girl might be bullied.

So they quietly stood at the back, conveniently shielded by the cornfield. When the crowd began to disperse, they retreated to their own courtyard.

He heard the girl say she would consider finding a partner after going to university, and that she wanted someone who shared her ambitions. These words were reasonable, but they still made him uncomfortable.

When Shitou saw the steamed dumplings, he chuckled, “Sister Luo Qiao, I’m so happy right now. I’ve never eaten so many different kinds of food, and each one is delicious in its own way.

The most important thing is having you and Big Brother Lu with me makes it even better. If only we could always be together like this in the future.”

The speaker is unintentional, but the listener is intentional. Suddenly, Lu Yichen understood why he had been so concerned about those words. He looked at Luo Qiao, as if he had completely figured something out, and then his mood improved.

After taking a sip of porridge and biting into a steamed dumpling, he nodded, “Hmm, Shitou is right. Each one really is exceptionally delicious.”

Silently in his heart, he said, ‘From now on, we won’t be apart.’

Feeling good after the meal, his expression softened. He looked at Luo Qiao and said, “Be careful these next few days. Li Xiulan has taken a big loss today, so she might try to save face in some way.”

Luo Qiao pursed her lips disdainfully and rolled her eyes, “I’m the one who saved Gao Shunyi’s life. Gao Shunyi cares about his reputation. Li Xiulan dares to cause trouble in private, but does it look like I’m easy to bully? Underestimate me, hmph!”

Lu Yichen chuckled, “Alright, alright, alright, you’re impressive, okay?”

After finishing, he voluntarily went to wash the dishes. Luo Qiao then reapplied medicine to Shitou: “Shitou, the scabs on your back might itch these next few days. Whatever you do, do not scratch them, okay? Endure it for a few days. Once the scabs fall off, I’ll apply scar removal medicine for you. After using it for a while, the scars won’t be noticeable, understand?”

Shitou responded with an “Okay.” And then, “Sister Luo Qiao, is this medicine really expensive? Grandpa Gao said it costs a lot,” he asked in a somewhat subdued voice.

After finishing applying the medicine on his back, Luo Qiao explained, “Some of the ingredients in it are indeed a bit costly, but I made this medicine myself, so it saves a lot of money. Don’t worry, Shitou.”

Lu Yichen finished washing the dishes and took over the next task of applying medicine, as they were about to apply it to Shitou’s buttocks and legs. It wasn’t convenient for Luo Qiao to do it herself anymore, especially since Shitou was now eight years old.

After taking the medicine, Lu Yichen led Shitou outside, preparing to return to their own courtyard to continue applying it. He said to Luo Qiao, “We’re leaving. Don’t linger either; it’s almost time for work.”

By the time breakfast was over, Li Xiulan’s reputation had spread rapidly throughout Qingshan Village. Members of the Gao family came out to work with lowered heads, afraid someone would mention the morning’s incident.

Now, no one dared to underestimate Luo Qiao anymore. She had silently participated in the high school entrance exam, and now Li Xiulan came to propose marriage. Luo Qiao managed to keep everyone from revealing who the suitor was, a feat not achievable by just anyone.

To silence Li Xiulan, known for her gossiping prowess, was no small achievement in Qingshan Village.

Many villagers whispered quietly, casting mocking and disdainful glances at Gao Shunyi and Li Xiulan, calling them shameless.