“Hello.” Yu Manxi was a little nervous.

“You two want to rent that place for your wedding?”

“We know you’ve already booked that place for another use. It’s really presumptuous of us to ask you to give up the space. If possible, we’ll compensate you…”

“It’s alright. Marriage is more important. This is the venue rental contract. We signed a half-month rental contract last year.” The man handed them a paper bag.

“This…” Yu Manxi didn’t expect him to be so easy to talk to.

“Our young lady said that it’s a wedding gift for you. There’s no need to be polite. We originally rented it for a family gathering. We gather every year, so the venue doesn’t matter to us.”

Yu Manxi glanced at Fu Sinian. Renting that place for a day was already very expensive, let alone half a month.

“Thank you so much, but we really can’t accept this for free. Regarding the cost…”

“Take it as a gift for your wedding. Our family has been friends with Old Master Fu for a long time. If you need any help, feel free to ask. I heard that someone wanted to rent the place in May, but I didn’t know it was you.”

Yu Manxi had gone to the venue to ask, but the other party didn’t say anything about the renter. It was only after she asked someone to check up on it that she found out that the renter was from Lingnan.

On the way here, she was still telling Fu Sinian how to talk to this family later. She didn’t expect them to be so direct.

“Could I thank your young lady in person?”.

“Spring is sensitive for her, and her skin isn’t very good. I’m afraid it’s not convenient…” the man said tactfully.

“If possible, I want to thank her personally.”

“I’ll bring your thoughts. She asked me to bring this for you.” The man took out a wooden box. “It’s not something expensive. You don’t have to decline. I still have something to do, so I’ll take my leave first. I wish you all the best in your wedding.”

Without giving Yu Manxi and Fu Sinian a chance to speak, the man left in a hurry. When they went out, even the bill for the private room had been settled. On the way back, Yu Manxi opened the paper bag and saw the rental contract inside. “Sinian, we owe them a favor. How are we going to return it…”

“There will be a chance to return it.” He had a feeling that he would eventually interact with this family in the future.

After Fu Sinian and Yu Manxi left, someone walked out of the private room next door.

“Why didn’t you tell them yourself?”

“They would definitely thank me non-stop. I can’t handle this kind of scene.”

“The two of them look pretty good and matching.”

“The eldest grandson of the Fu family is naturally not bad.”

Everyone nodded.

“Miss, it’s strange. Logically speaking, the Fu family shouldn’t be able to get your contact info. Was it Third Master Fu?”

“Only my family and a few uncles and elders know my number. I’m not on the same road as Third Master.” She walked out of the teahouse and pointed north. Everyone suddenly understood.

After she got into the car, the car drove straight to the south, and the Jing residence not far away…

… was in the opposite direction!

***

Yu Manxi and Fu Sinian went out for less than half an hour. When they returned, they said that the venue was settled…

“They even gave you something? Are they that tasteful?” Duan Linbai looked at the wooden box. “Can I open it?”

“Go ahead. There’s food inside.” Yu Manxi had opened it on the way, for fear that it was something precious. “It seems homemade. The girl from that family is quite virtuous.”

There were a few qingtuan1 inside.

But she was currently on a diet to take wedding photos, so she didn’t dare to touch any sweets.

“Can I try one?” Duan Linbai had slept all day and hadn’t eaten anything.

“Okay.” Yu Manxi nodded.

Song Fengwan also came over. Under the emerald green balls was a carefully arranged paper petal. It was unique and beautiful.

Duan Linbai took a bite. “Damn, it’s too delicious!” There was sweet bean paste filling inside. He hurriedly took it to show Jing Hanchuan as if he was presenting a treasure.

Jing Hanchuan was busy in the kitchen. The kitchen hood was buzzing, and there was the sound of cooking. He had no idea that Fu Sinian and Yu Manxi were back. Seeing Duan Linbai stuff something into his mouth, he frowned slightly and took a bite.

“Where did this qingtuan come from?”

“How does it taste?” Duan Linbai stared at his mouth. After all, a certain someone was very picky about sweet foods and sweet bean paste fillings.

“Not bad.”

“Niece-in-Law brought it. She said it was from Lingnan.” Duan Linbai held back his evil laughter. “Hey, Hanchuan, you ate it all in one bite. Do you want to go get your stomach pumped? Aren’t you afraid that family will poison you?”

Jing Hanchuan’s hand trembled, and a drop of hot oil splashed onto the back of his hand.

Needle-like pain!

***

Song Fengwan hadn’t eaten qingtuan in a long time. At the Jing residence just now, she was too embarrassed to eat more, so she only ate one. On the way back to school, she even reminisced about it.

1 A form of dumpling that is green.