NCCnovel Chapter 210 Hiding from me?
Chapter 210 Hiding from me?
Madam Yang's expression betrayed a hint of anger; she was determined to reprimand the ill-mannered maidservant. Doctor Ye was a highly respected figure in the Yang family; how could she be allowed to sit at the same table with this group of noisy and snobbish women?
Seeing that Madam Yang looked displeased, the other women waited to see what would happen, each of them looking gloating.
Hmph! Let's see how that sharp-tongued country bumpkin is going to get out of this mess.
A peasant is just a peasant; he's not presentable!
“Miss Ye, you are a great benefactor to our family. Please come with me.” Madam Yang looked at Ye Xiaoxiao with a smile on her face.
The other ladies watched helplessly as Ye Xiaoxiao was led to the main table and sat down with the host!
This, this, this...
Are they seeing things? Are they hearing things?
Madam Yang said that the plainly dressed girl in front of her was a great benefactor of the Yang family? And she even personally led her to the main table?
At this moment, the girl was holding the Yang family's precious little darling in her arms.
During the meal, everyone at the table, faced with a table full of delicacies, found it all tasteless and unappetizing.
They all focused their attention on Ye Xiaoxiao, who was sitting at the main table, their eyes filled with suspicion and jealousy.
Just who is that girl?
......
After the banquet ended, Ye Xiaoxiao thought she would take a stroll around Lishang Town.
This town is much more prosperous than Qifeng Town. She plans to go to the bookstore to buy some writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones for the children to use in school.
Yang Mu's family was too busy to leave, so he asked a servant to take Ye Xiaoxiao out for a stroll.
Ye Xiaoxiao went to the bookstore and bought three sets of fine writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones, one set for each of the three children.
The bookstore owner's face lit up with a big smile when he saw that she had bought a lot.
"Young lady, I see you're a very honest person. I'll give you a little extra stuff, I've wrapped it all up for you! Come again next time! Take care!"
Ye Xiaoxiao, carrying the heavy things in her hands, felt that the bookstore owner was a bit too enthusiastic. She had just stepped out of the bookstore when she heard the owner's thoughts behind her.
Bookstore owner: These past few days the crackdowns have been strict; they're not allowing the sale of pamphlets. So I'll just secretly give them to customers. They won't come back to cause trouble. If the authorities investigate, they'll only find out that I sell legitimate books. Hehehe!
Ye Xiaoxiao: A booklet?
Could it be what I'm thinking?
She had confiscated the book He Yunzhou brought last time, but unexpectedly, He Jing confiscated it again that night, and she couldn't find it anywhere in the room.
She tightened her grip on the package; she couldn't let He Jing find this book, no matter what!
......
On the way back.
The carriage came to a sudden stop.
"Whoa—" The servant driving the carriage suddenly pulled the horse back. "Young master, there's someone lying on the road!"
Yang Mu parted the carriage curtain and, sure enough, saw a dirty person lying on the ground, motionless.
"You all stay in the carriage, I'll go check first."
Ye Xiaoxiao also got off the carriage.
Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the person lying on the ground was dressed in tattered clothes, with disheveled hair and a strange odor emanating from them. Their face, covered in wrinkles and grime, was unrecognizable.
"Help me..."
The person on the ground squeezed out two words from their burning throat.
Yang Mu helped the man up and sat him down under a big tree. He considered himself to be well-mannered since childhood, but at this moment he had to turn his head away because the man's smell was too strong.
In the sweltering summer, I don't even know how long it's been since I last took a shower.
Ye Xiaoxiao took the old man's pulse and found that he was not seriously injured. In fact, he was in good health and had just fainted from hunger.
She gently pricked the old man's philtrum with a silver needle, and in a short while, the old man woke up.
"Is the old gentleman feeling unwell?"
The disheveled old man shook his head and mumbled, "Hungry, thirsty."
Yang Mu went back to the carriage to get some food and water. The old man took it, brushed aside the messy hair covering his face, and began to wolf down the food. As he devoured it, he looked at Yang Mu expectantly.
The meaning is obvious: I'm not full yet.
Yang Mu had no choice but to go back and get some more.
The old man ate and drank his fill, patted his belly contentedly, and, full of energy, stood up, patted his bottom, thanked the passersby, and continued walking.
Ye Xiaoxiao and the others returned to the carriage and safely returned to Qifeng Town.
......
When we got back to town, it was still early.
Ye Xiaoxiao went directly to Wuji Hall. Before, when she lived in the village, she couldn't go to Wuji Hall to see patients every day. Now that she had moved to the town, she naturally focused on treating and saving lives.
A few days ago, Manager Yan suggested that she open her own clinic, and Ye Xiaoxiao thought it was a good idea.
Just then, the shop next to Wujitang moved out due to poor management, so she took over the shop. Ye Xiaoxiao was overjoyed at the thought that she would soon have her own clinic.
In a few days, her clinic will officially open to patients.
She stood outside the shop with satisfaction, but it seemed like something was missing.
Looking at his own clinic, he glanced at the large characters on the signboard of the neighboring pharmacy.
Ye Xiaoxiao suddenly realized that it was a plaque!
Thinking of this, she immediately rushed home, wanting He Jing to write a few large characters for her and make them into a plaque to hang up.
Stepping into her home, Ye Xiaoxiao realized she was carrying a bag.
She planned to go to He Wuyou's room first and hide the things securely.
"Xiao Xiao, you're back? Come here."
He Jing appeared in the courtyard.
Ye Xiaoxiao didn't expect He Jing to return so early today. He is now working as a chef in He Yunzhou's restaurant.
He appears to be a cook, but in reality, half of the restaurant's daily revenue belongs to him.
I have to say, He Yunzhou's cousin is quite something!
Ye Xiaoxiao glanced at He Jing, then looked guiltily towards the backyard, where she could vaguely hear sounds.
At that time, everyone else in the family was in the backyard.
"You're back so early today? Let me go put my bag down first."
"Let me help you carry it. What's inside?"
He Jing bent down slightly, making a gesture to take the bundle.
"It's nothing!" Ye Xiaoxiao turned and stepped aside; she dared not let him take it, in case they found out...
He Jing, that wolf, is up to no good.
Ye Xiaoxiao felt weak in the knees whenever she saw this man; he was never satisfied with what he did.
She went around to the other side of the yard, preparing to go to the backyard.
He Jing's tall figure gradually approached, and Ye Xiaoxiao had nowhere to escape, being cornered by him.
"Avoiding me? Hmm?"
He Jing noticed something was wrong with her, lowered his eyes to stare at her delicate red lips, and a burning flame ignited in his eyes.
He held Ye Xiaoxiao in his arms, his gaze fixed intently on her. He gently pinched her chin with one hand, forcing her to raise her head slightly.
As the familiar scent drew near, Ye Xiaoxiao's eyes widened as she watched He Jing kiss her.
Even worse, one of his hands was restless, running along her neck and touching below it!
This is outrageous! Ever since this man first tasted the taste of meat, he's been completely out of control.
"hiss--"