Chapter 42 Quarrel

Shen Yu looked deeply into Qi Sui's eyes and saw her faint smile, she asked, "Are you really mad at me?"

"Um." Qi Sui looked away and raised her fingers to pinch her wrist which was so thin that it could not be bent.

"Then how can I make you happy?" Shen Yu felt nervous and said in a calm voice: "Madam Qi." Her eyes fell on Qi Sui's hand.

Qi Sui heard something wrong in her words, looked up at her, and hurriedly explained: "Sister, I don't mean anything else, I just want you to know that I am worried about you."

"I know, but you never asked me, as if you never believed that I could protect myself."

"How do you protect yourself? Just relying on Ruo Wei?" Qi Sui sat up and said anxiously: "Zhang Wenchi is a... a complete asshole! Whatever he wants to do, even if it's impossible, he will make you unhappy."

Shen Yu was shocked by her words. Although this was the first time she questioned her, she had heard such words countless times.

She lowered her eyes in disappointment and murmured, "You are right, I can't do anything."

Qi Sui immediately realized that she had said the wrong thing and wanted to slap herself a few times. She knew that Shen Yu was most hurt by others' denial of her capabilities, but she still said this. She lowered her head guiltily and reached out carefully, wanting to touch Shen Yu, but she dodged it.

"Madam Qi, please take a rest first, I will go back." Shen Yu said coldly, and put the banknotes that Mother Song had stuffed into her today beside the bed, "Thank you, Madam Qi, for your kindness. "After saying this, she stood up and left.

Qi Sui didn't even bother to put on her shoes and chased after her barefoot. When QiuYun saw this, she said in surprise, "Miss, be careful not to catch a cold!"

Ruowei just brought the sweet soup and cakes. Qi Sui grabbed Qiuyun and whispered, "Find a reason to send Ruowei away, and don't let anyone get close to my room and Madam Shen's room."

Maybe her expression was too serious. Seriously, QiuYun could only nod blankly.

As soon as Shen Yu walked to the next door, she noticed Qi Sui standing behind her. She said politely, "Madam Qi, you don't have to see me off in person. I will pack up myself..."

Before she finished her words, Qi Sui didn't give her any time to speak. Without giving her a chance to react, she picked her up by the waist and walked straight into her room.

Shen Yu paused, her waist was tightly held by her, she didn't dare to struggle, she could only ask in a low voice: "Madam Qi, what are you doing?"

Qi Sui didn't say anything, slowly put her on the bed, and then Close the door. Shen Yu supported her body with her hands, her palms still touching the residual warmth left by Qi Sui on the bed, and her ears unconsciously turned red. Qi Sui walked up to her, but saw her stand up and try to hide away. She had no choice but to hold Shen Yu's waist with both hands, looked at her and said, "Sister, why are you hiding from me?"

Shen Yu was half a head lower than her, so she had to raise her face slightly and said, "What does Madam Qi want from me?"

"Don't call me Madam Qi, this sounds strange."

Shen Yu kept silent and lowered her head without looking at her. Qi Sui thought she's like a rabbit, and is too cute even when she's angry. She sighed and said with a smile: "My sister lost her temper with me, and I like it too."

Shen Yu's cheeks couldn't help but get hot, and she just wanted her to let go, but she didn't expect Qi Sui to be a clingy person.

As luck would have it, Qi Sui's eyes fell on the silver bills beside the bed. With a turn of her eyes, she directly carried Shen Yu to the bed. This frightened Shen Yu so much that she didn't dared to speak. Qi Sui stretched out her hand and held the banknote in front of her, raised her eyebrows, and said leisurely: "Sister gave me money, but I have no skills." She leaned close to Shen Yu's ear and said: "I do know some improper things." The palm of her hand is free around her waist.

Shen Yu felt the heat on her ears and turned away uncomfortably. She quietly moved to the bed, but Qi Sui grabbed her calf and pulled her forward. She asked in a deep voice, "Sister, are you willing to listen to talk to me now?"

Qi Sui finally breathed a sigh of relief when Shen Yu nodded. She carefully helped her up, and she squatted beside the bed.

Shen Yu saw her feet exposed, and thinking that she had just woken up, she said distressedly: "Put on your shoes and socks first."

Qi Sui put them on quickly, then looked up at her, as if to show that she's obedient.

Shen Yu's depression suddenly dissipated. She couldn't help laughing and raised her hand to touch Qi Sui's face, "I won't make trouble anymore."

Qi Sui lowered her eyes and whispered, "My sister is not making trouble, but I don't understand you, which made you sad." She covered Shen Yu's hands, leaned her face on her knees, and said seriously: "Sister, I was wrong, and I won't say anything that makes you sad."

Shen Yu paused, and her heart suddenly softened. After she calmed down, her eyes became gentle and she said, "Qi Sui, thank you."

"Have you calmed down now?" Qi Sui asked. Shen Yu nodded.

Qi Sui stood up and sat beside her, aggrieved: "Sister, you really scared me."

Shen Yu saw that she's about to cry and smiled bitterly: "But you were very strong just now."

"Sister, don't you like this?"

"No... not really."

Qi Sui seemed to have heard something extraordinary, her breathing stagnated, and she said, "Then I will do what my sister likes in the future."

Shen Yu thought about her words several times before finally understanding what she meant and fell silent for a while. Qi Sui suddenly felt sleepy and leaned on Shen Yu's shoulder. Shen Yu heard her breathing slow down and asked tentatively, "Do you want to sleep for a while?"

"Yes."

"Then I'll go out."

"Sister, please stay."

Qi Sui hooked Shen Yu's finger, looked at her eyes ambiguously, and moved her gaze down to stop on her rosy lips.

Shen Yu's cheeks suddenly became hot with shame, and she stammered, "I... I'll accompany you later."

Qi Sui didn't wait for her to refuse, but pushed her onto the bed and hugged her tightly, "Sister, don't be afraid..." Then he fell into a deep sleep.

In the main hall, Cheng An finished three cups of tea and finally saw Qi Sui and Shen Yu walking over, talking and laughing.

"It will be dark soon if it's any later." Cheng An said indifferently.

Qi Sui smiled and said, "I'm so sorry for making you wait for so long. I rarely had a good night's sleep." She turned her head and glanced at Shen Yu, who avoided her eager eyes and sat down directly. Qi Sui also sat next to her.

"To make a long story short, what are you going to do with the fruit you brought back this time?"

"Liu Guanzhi is an old acquaintance, so sell it to him first, and then use it to go to other restaurants. If all goes well, we can gain a foothold in North Street this year." Qi Sui had already made a plan in mind, and said: "The crops grown in Yunyan Village can be harvested this month, and the orchard in Shen's farm also needs to be arranged together."

Cheng An said: "It seems that we will be busy."

Chen Yu glanced at Qi Sui worriedly, then quickly looked away.

At night, the two returned to Yunyan Village. Qi Sui was carrying a lantern to send Shen Yu back to the village. On the way, Shen Yu asked her, "Can you handle so many things?"

"It just sounds tiring, but in fact, these things are not just for me to do." Qi Sui knew that she's worried about her, so she comforted her: "The grain of Yunyan Village and the orchard in the village can be done the same as last year, the villagers will help, so I won't be needed. I have made proper arrangements for the farm over there a few days ago, so there won't be any trouble." Shen Yu felt relieved and said in a gentle voice, "That's good."

"But there is one thing that is really difficult to handle."

"What is it?"

"I Can't Stay with my sister." Qi Sui had a sad face, extremely aggrieved, and asked pitifully: "Will my sister miss me?"

Shen Yu said softly: "If you don't see me for a day, you will definitely miss me." The voice was wrapped in the night breeze, and it sounds very gentle.

Qi Sui held her hand tightly, as if this could suppress her uncontrollable heartbeat.

The next morning, Qi Sui brought Shen Yu and the children to Qi Mansion early, and then took Changsheng to find Liu Quanzhi.

Liu Guanzhi was counting the various dishes prepared in the kitchen. Qi Sui said to him, "Guanzhi, long time no see!"

When Liu Guanzhi heard her voice, he felt surprised and said, "It's been a long time since we last met, young lady. You can't come empty-handed this time."

Qi Sui smiled and said, "I am so happy that Director Liu is willing to take care of my business. This time I brought a lot of new fruits, you can try them first."

Director Liu picked them out for a while and thought they were all good, so he bought all of them. Qi Sui also took the opportunity to discuss future arrangements with him. After listening, Liu Guanzhi agreed and said, "It's okay. Everyone has to do business and make money to support their families."

Liu Guanzhi is a reasonable person, Qi Sui felt that this business is a good one. With Liu Guanzhi's live signboard, she became a familiar face in the restaurant on North Street in just one morning and everything was sold out.

Qi Sui finished early, so she and Changsheng hurried back to the Qi Mansion, but saw a familiar figure at the door.

Zhang Wenchi slowly turned around, smiling warmly, staring at her with his long, slanted phoenix eyes, and said, "Qi Sui, long time no see."

Qi Sui guarded Changsheng behind her, pretending not to know him, and walked straight to the mansion, but heard him say, "Did you enjoy the apricot drink yesterday?"

Qi Sui stopped in place, thinking of the ginger honey water and apricot crisp drink that Shen Yu brought back yesterday.

"I bought it specially for you. Didn't that young lady let you have a taste?"

"Mind your own business." Qi Sui turned around and said coldly, "Unlucky."

The system cheered her up: "The host is domineering!"

Zhang Wenchi Instead of getting angry, he smiled: "It seems that you don't know about this."

Qi Sui rolled her eyes and said, "Are you done? Then leave."

"Qi Sui, are you so fed up with me?" Zhang Wenchi's eyes flashed with sadness and said, "We were not like this before."

Qi Sui stood on the steps and looked down at him, "I didn't know you were hoping I would die before."

Zhang Wenchi froze in place, the corners of his mouth slowly pulled out an arc, "I was just anxious and angry that day."

"The concubine you killed, the broken horns of Changsheng, these are not fake!"

"I came here today just to see you, not to argue with you."

Qi Sui asked someone to take Changsheng away, then turned to look at him with a cold face: "Master Zhang, take care."

Zhang Wenchi stood in front of the mansion for a long time, looking at the familiar plaque of the Qi Mansion, and gradually became lost in thought. His thoughts seemed to go back to ten years ago, when he first came to the Qi Mansion with his mother to meet Qi Sui, the girl from the Qi Mansion whom he often heard about from his mother.

His mother told him: "Your father has several sons, and you are the least likable. I don't need to tell you what to do."

"Yes, Wenchi understands."