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Realizing this point, Lin Xiaoqi's body stiffened as she followed Han Shui's gaze. Sure enough, Yang Youming was dressed in white, holding a white jade fan in his hand. He had a kind smile on his face as he looked in her direction.

"Young Master Yang, long time no see. It's all thanks to you and Han Shui this time. Otherwise, I really wouldn't know what to do." Lin Xiaoqi pursed her lips in gratitude. This was the second time Yang Youming had saved her. To meet her twice and save her twice was not something she could repay with just a few words.

"It's alright. Since I happened to run into such a situation, it's only natural that I take care of it." Yang Youming's voice was very calm, as if nothing could stir him up.

"Han Shui!" Immediately after, Yang Youming looked towards Han Shui, gave him a look, and raised his chin towards the boss who was sitting on the ground. Han Shui immediately understood and quickly helped the boss up from the ground. He took out a silver ingot and stuffed it into the boss's hand. "Take it, this is given to you by our young master, it's not easy to do business here."

"Thank you, young master. Thank you so much. And this lady, if you hadn't stood out just now, I would have been beaten to a pulp by them." That boss kept thanking Han Shui and Yang Youming, not forgetting to thank Lin Xiaoqi as well. After all, not everyone had the courage like Lin Xiaoqi.

If it wasn't for Lin Xiaoqi, he really wouldn't know what to do. Those thugs don't care what you look like, as long as you don't have any money, you can beat them up. He's only running a small business, he can barely support his family, how can he have so much free money to pay for some protection?

"No need to thank me. Quickly pack up the things here and go home. They probably won't come." Lin Xiaoqi felt a bit embarrassed. After all, she hadn't really been of much help and had almost thrown herself in.

"Yes, yes, yes."

The surrounding people also gathered when they saw those people had left. Of course, there was no lack of people who were staring at Yang Youming, not to mention how shocked everyone was at the moment Yang Youming sent Han Shui to save them, and not to mention how well he dressed he was, just his handsome face was enough to be a topic for discussion among these commoners after lunch.

Lin Xiaoqi was astounded when she saw this. This was indeed the effect of being a beauty. As long as one's looks were high enough, they would be able to get away with it no matter where they went. One by one, young girls walked past Yang Youming, hoping that he would take a second look at her. Some of them were even flirting with him.

If Han Shui wasn't standing at the side, those girls would probably all pounce on him, right? Lin Xiaoqi secretly glanced at Han Shui, who was holding a long sword in his hand, and said to herself in her heart.

Yang Youming, on the other hand, acted like he didn't see any of this. He walked forward by himself with a relaxed expression. Lin Xiaoqi naturally fell half a step behind Yang Youming. After all, it was quite stressful walking beside such a person.

Yang Youming naturally noticed Lin Xiaoqi's little trick. He didn't say anything and pretended that he didn't know anything.

"I wonder if young lady can tell me your name. Although we were able to meet here, it can be considered fate." Yang Youming's red lips slightly opened, and his voice was clear. Actually, the last time Han Shui escorted Lin Xiaoqi and Lin Baoxue back, he already told Yang Youming and the others' names. It was only because he wanted to break the deadlock that he asked this question.

"My name is Lin Xiaoqi, and because I'm the number seven in my family, I'm called vulgar." Lin Xiaoqi followed Yang Youming and the others for a long while and kept silent along the way. Suddenly, she heard Yang Youming's question and unconsciously raised her voice two degrees higher.

"So it's Lady Lin. I wonder why Lady Lin is here today?" I heard from Han Shui that your family resides in the Shui Village last time. Although this city isn't far from the Shui Village, it isn't very close. " Yang Youming nodded slightly and continued.

"Today, I came to the county city to visit my sister. She was working in the Sheng Mansion, and after coming out of the Sheng Mansion, she wanted to take a walk on the street, but who would have thought that I would encounter such a situation. Luckily, Young Master and Han Shui rescued me, which saved my life." Lin Xiaoqi sighed. Thinking about what just happened, she was still a little scared. Indeed, she was too impulsive and didn't even consider the consequences when she stood up. It was too reckless to think about it now. He should be used to it in the future.

"I've already said that it was a simple task, so there's no need for Lady Lin to be so restrained." Yang Youming quickly waved his hands when he saw Lin Xiaoqi mention the favor of saving him just now. He didn't like that.

"I wonder why did you come to the east city, young master?" Logically speaking, a young master from a wealthy family like you would not come to this place where the commoners gather. " Lin Xiaoqi smiled. Since Yang Youming wasn't stubborn to this point, she might as well not mention it. However, she expressed her curiosity towards Yang Youming's appearance.

Although he was born from a concubine, he was from Dingyuan Prince Manor after all. Moreover, Yang Youming's clothes didn't seem like he was lacking money, so why did he come here? Actually, it wasn't that Lin Xiaoqi wanted to belittle herself. It was just that most of the young masters from the rich families didn't like to come here. Most of them went to the wealthy districts of the Southern City.

"I'm just taking a casual stroll. Everyone can walk on this road, how can the words rich and poor stop me?" "Although this east market is not as bustling as the south one, it is still not bad. After getting used to the light and green spots, it is not bad to come here to see a simple life." Yang Youming said as he gently waved his fan.

"I never thought that Young Master would have such an opinion. However, it makes my daughter feel guilty." He was indeed different from those young masters of rich families who only knew how to eat, drink, and play. From the moment she first saw Yang Youming, she felt that Yang Youming was very different, as if he was out of place with everything around him. She always felt that he had a lot of secrets.

Actually, she had secretly asked about Yang Youming after returning from Dingyuan Prince's Private Manor that day. It was said that he was born from an unfavoured concubine, and that the concubine passed away not long after he was left, leaving behind only Yang Youming's only son. However, because the child was born with consumption because of his weak physique, he was sent to the Private Manor to be kept there and no one was allowed to see him.

It was said that this Fifth Young Master Yang wasn't favoured, and Dingyuan Prince rarely visited him. Otherwise, Dingyuan Prince wouldn't have kept him at Private Manor. But Lin Xiaoqi thought it was strange. If he wasn't favoured, why was Yang Youzheng so afraid of him on the pleasure boat that day? If it was just him alone, then it shouldn't be this way, right?

According to Yang Youzheng's personality, if Yang Youming wasn't favored, then no one would support him. Presumably, he didn't even put Yang Youming in his eyes. Judging from Yang Youming's clothes, although they looked simple, the material was very expensive and the exquisite jade fan in his hand. Even though Lin Xiaoqi had no research on it, she could tell that it was worth a lot, which was not something that any unfavoured bastard could use.

The most important thing was that Yang Youming was rumored to be weak and sickly, and the consumption was even worse. However, Yang Youming didn't look like a serious patient, and his complexion looked pretty good. Furthermore, from his words and actions, he didn't seem like an uneducated playboy. Although there were many geniuses in this world, those who didn't have any guidance could be this outstanding. She didn't believe that he could cultivate such an attitude.

Lin Xiaoqi was lost in her own thoughts and didn't notice that Yang Youming had already shifted his gaze onto her. Yang Youming looked at the stunned Lin Xiaoqi and laughed. "If I don't raise my head now, I'll crash into a tree."

Yang Youming's cold voice sounded beside Lin Xiaoqi's ears, interrupting her train of thoughts.

Lin Xiaoqi shuddered and looked up to see where there was no tree in front of her. It was just a group of people coming and going, and even if there was a group of people, they wouldn't be able to run into it.

She looked up at Yang Youming with a face full of black lines. Her mouth twitched and she felt a little awkward. Yang Youming had been paying attention to Lin Xiaoqi the whole time, so he couldn't help but smile when he saw her awkward expression.

Lin Xiaoqi, who originally wanted to say something, was instantly shocked by Yang Youming's smile. She looked at Yang Youming in a daze, unable to react in time. Previously, they were quite far away, but this was the first time Lin Xiaoqi observed Yang Youming up close. No wonder those girls were staring at Yang Youming. Even she was ashamed of her fair skin, high nose, and exquisite facial features.

Lin Xiaoqi had also seen many good-looking guys in the modern world and thought that she was already immune to good-looking guys. However, she couldn't help but sigh that Yang Youming's face was much better looking than many celebrities, causing her to sink into his smile.

"Have you seen enough?"

"Ah?" Ah … I've seen enough, I've seen enough... "Wait, no …" Lin Xiaoqi stared at Yang Youming in a daze. Suddenly, she heard Yang Youming's gentle voice. She was frightened. She stuttered as she tried to defend herself, but was unable to speak because of her nervousness.

Han Shui lowered his head to cover his smile. He had seen everything just now. Lin Xiaoqi looked around awkwardly and saw Han Shui, who was laughing in secret, blush all of a sudden.

Originally, if no one else had noticed, she could have pretended to be calm, but Han Shui had actually seen it all.

Alright, I saw that you didn't eat much just now, and now that you've been gone for so long, why don't we go eat together? Yang Youming looked at Lin Xiaoqi, who blushed all of a sudden. He raised his eyebrows and said softly. Then, he turned around and walked forward with big strides. He didn't give Lin Xiaoqi the chance to refuse at all.

"Young Master Yang..." "No need …" Lin Xiaoqi was stunned for a moment before chasing after him with small steps. But before she could finish, she was stopped by Liu Tie. "Since young master has already said so, then don't refuse. Young master doesn't like it when people refuse either." Han Shui said in a soft voice to Lin Xiaoqi. However, Yang Youming also knew martial arts, so these words naturally couldn't escape his ears.

Lin Xiaoqi bit her lips in embarrassment when she heard Han Shui's words. She had been saved twice already and not only did she not repay the debt of gratitude, she even wanted to eat together with him? Then should I treat him, but … However, she had no money. Furthermore, a restaurant that a rich young master like Yang Youming would go to would definitely be very expensive. How could she afford to buy it?

Lin Xiaoqi's heart was filled with anxiety, but she still couldn't calm down even after following Luo Yuan for a long time. She was at a loss of what to do.

Drunken Fragrance Pavilion, Bamboo Painting Pavilion.

Lin Xiaoqi watched as the waiter brought the delicate dishes to the table. She silently estimated how much the dishes cost. As the dishes were served, Lin Xiaoqi's expression became more and more solemn. She felt that she wouldn't be able to leave this restaurant today.

It was said that Drunken Fragrance Inn was the biggest restaurant here, so the price was definitely not cheap. It was possible that even if he sold her, he wouldn't be able to afford a single dish here.

Although Yang Youming was tasting the tea, he had been secretly observing Lin Xiaoqi from the corner of his eyes. Yang Youming's mood improved a lot when he saw the rich expression on Lin Xiaoqi's face.

"Lady Lin, you don't have to worry about that. Our young master is treating you to a meal today. You just have to eat." The corner of Han Shui's mouth twitched as he looked at Lin Xiaoqi's mournful expression, then he looked at Family Master who looked like a sullen gourd. After thinking for a while, he still told Lin Xiaoqi.

"But …" Young Master Yang saved me twice... "Isn't that a bit bad?" Lin Xiaoqi's eyes lit up when she heard Han Shui's words. He wanted to pay? Great! Finally, she didn't have to worry anymore. However, she realized that she shouldn't show it so clearly. She should at least evade it a little. Therefore, Lin Xiaoqi purposely put on an awkward expression as she looked guiltily at Yang Youming.

"Since I already owe him twice, so what if I owe him again?" Furthermore, if you are going to treat them today, then the three of us won't be able to leave at all. " Yang Youming put down the teacup in his hand and lightly said this sentence. He could immediately see what Lin Xiaoqi was thinking about.

"Ugh …" "Young Master is right, since Young Master is treating today, I am not worried. To be honest, I was wondering just now how long I would need to work in this restaurant before I could afford this meal." Lin Xiaoqi felt a little awkward, but she soon relaxed and said to Yang Youming with a smile.

"There's no need to think about it. You might not even be able to afford this meal in the Drunken Fragrance Pavilion." Yang Youming continued. These words directly blocked Lin Xiaoqi's path.

Lin Xiaoqi was momentarily speechless after Yang Youming's explanation. She then stood up and patted the table. She looked at Yang Youming with a dissatisfied look, looking very cute with her puffed up anger. "Impossible, I can't say that I have the value of labor.

"Han Shui, tell her how much this plate of Lotus Leaf Chicken is worth." Yang Youming said arrogantly to Han Shui as he raised his chin.

Lin Xiaoqi stared at Han Shui. She wanted to see how much the Lotus Leaf Chicken cost.

"Lady Lin, this plate of Lotus Leaf Chicken is one of the Drunken Fragrance Inn's signature dishes. It costs sixty taels of silver each and the other dishes are all signature dishes of Drunken Fragrance Inn. The price is about the same as the dish of Drunken Fragrance Chicken and some of them are even worth a lot more. A table full of dishes costs around five hundred silver. "

Han Shui looked at Lin Xiaoqi sympathetically. He knew that his young master was up to no good. He didn't tell Lady Lin about the price of the dish, but asked himself to tell her instead.

"What?" This plate of Lotus Leaf Chicken costs sixty taels? To steal the money? "Five hundred taels of silver for a table like this?" Lin Xiaoqi was dumbstruck as she looked at the dishes on the table. Her jaw almost dropped out of shock. Even though the dishes looked delicious, they shouldn't be so expensive. Why was the restaurant so dark?

"Of course, there's a reason why it's expensive. The so-called 'every penny counts.' Otherwise, how could this dish become the signature dish of this Drunken Fragrance Pavilion? "The Lotus Leaf Chicken Incense Shop only sells 50 per day. Every day, there are many people queuing up to buy it. It can be said that the supply is unable to meet the demand. If you taste it, you will know whether it is worth the price." Yang Youming frowned and said softly as he looked at the fan in his hand.

"Then I would like to have a good taste." Lin Xiaoqi sat down angrily and sighed. What Yang Youming said was reasonable. Every penny counted, if it wasn't worth this price, no one would rush over to buy it.

"Alright, hurry up and eat. I'm a little hungry too. Han Shui, you should sit down together with me." Yang Youming nodded and made a "go ahead" gesture, then turned his head to look at Han Shui, who was standing at the side, and gestured for him to sit down and eat with him.

"Yes, young master." Sometimes, it was too boring for Yang Youming to eat alone, so he sat down to eat together. In Yang Youming's heart, Han Shui was not as simple as just a guard. They grew up together and Han Shui was loyal to him.

When Lin Xiaoqi saw this scene, she couldn't help but have a better impression of Yang Youming. In this era where the status of the class was distinct, there were very few people who could treat their subordinates like this.

Seeing Yang Youming move his chopsticks, Lin Xiaoqi picked up a piece of chicken and put it into her mouth. Lin Xiaoqi was stunned. The chicken had a crispy texture and had the fragrance of lotus leaves. Lin Xiaoqi had eaten quite a lot of delicious food in the past and knew quite a lot about chicken methods. She had tried many dishes before, but she had to admit that none of them could compare to this plate of Lotus Leaf Chicken.

"How is it? The taste isn't bad, right?" Yang Youming naturally saw Lin Xiaoqi's expression and chuckled.

"Yes, this is the most delicious chicken I've ever eaten. It's worth every penny." Lin Xiaoqi nodded solemnly to show her approval of the dish.