Oh no! Seven kids at the start, all yellow and skinny.

Chapter 253 Wild Man

"No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense." Yunyi denied it three times in a row. "If you keep talking nonsense, I won't sell you my scar removal cream, and you won't be welcome in my house." After saying that, she turned around and walked into the yard.

How much does she spend? How dare they covet her money? What are they thinking? Can she even afford it?

She's currently in a situation where she has no money, but she's willing to take your life, provided you have the ability to do so.

"You're getting impatient." Ning Xingchen chuckled and hurriedly caught up with him. "I don't want your money. I just want you to treat me to a meal. Why are you being so stingy? I treated you to a meal in town before, and it cost three taels of silver."

"Are you trying to trick me?" Yunyi stopped and raised her eyebrows slightly. "Besides, you ate two and a half taels of that three taels of silver worth of food yourself."

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore." Ning Xingchen waved his hand. "Besides, you said it yourself, I am the heir of a marquis's family, the son of the eldest princess. Although my father has the title of marquis, he doesn't like being an official, but he is good at doing business. The Ning family has been merchants for a long time, and it wasn't until my grandfather's generation that they entered politics. My mother's dowry is also very generous. A shop she casually owns earns more than ten thousand taels a year. I really don't care about twenty thousand taels. It's not enough for me to squander in the Yihong Courtyard for a month. What makes me sad is that we have such a good relationship, yet you still treat me like an outsider."

"Who said we're on good terms? I'm a widow, why would I treat you like family?" Yunyi had just finished speaking when she noticed someone standing at the door. When she recognized him, she couldn't help but smile, turned around, and walked out of the courtyard. "Why did you come here?"

Jing Han glanced discreetly at Ning Xingchen not far away before turning to Yun Yi, his gaze softening instantly: "It's been so long since I've seen the gang leader, so I came to see you. And this is..."

"They've come asking for scar removal cream," Yunyi said, then led them into the courtyard. "Didn't I send you a letter? Has something happened?"

"Let's go inside and talk." Jing Han went straight to the living room.

Yunyi's eyes narrowed slightly. This person seems quite familiar with her home.

"Go back now," Yun Yi waved to Ning Xingchen.

"Miss Fang, who is this person?" Ning Xingchen followed her in.

"a friend."

“Then I definitely can’t leave.” Ning Xingchen said, entering the living room as well. “You’ve already said you’re a widow; it wouldn’t be good for your reputation if a strange, unfamiliar man came into the house.”

Jing?Wild Man?Han: ...

Yunyi rubbed her forehead.

"Boss, this persimmon doesn't seem very bright," Sixteen couldn't help but complain.

Yunyi ignored her and followed her into the living room.

Xia Songshi glanced at the people who entered the living room, her eyes flashed, and then she went to the kitchen to pack some pastries and handed them to Hong Yi.

Hongyi brought the snacks into the living room, added tea, and then stood behind Yunyi.

Jing Han glanced at Hong Yi, and Ning Xingchen also glanced at Hong Yi.

Just pretend you didn't see it.

"Just say what's on your mind." Yunyi took a sip of hot tea. "Ah Hong is my personal maid, and I never hide anything from her."

Hong Yi straightened her back deliberately, emphasizing that her position was irreplaceable.

Lan Yi, who was outside, also wanted to come in, but Old Zhou stopped him: "The masters are having business, so don't go in. Come over here and have some tea."

Lan Yi glanced at his master inside the house, but his master didn't even give him a look. He couldn't shake off Lao Zhou either, so he could only follow him to the gatehouse for tea. But he felt resentful. Look at how the gang leader treats Hong Yi, and then look at how you treat me. No wonder you don't have a wife.

"You go first," Jing Han said, looking at Ning Xingchen.

"You're a guest, you go first."

"Hehe." Jing Han laughed. Why didn't he realize his cousin was so bold before? He'd seen it for himself today. "You're wrong. The gang leader and I are on the same side. We're in the same gang. Our business is our internal business. You... you've come from afar. You're the guest. Don't get confused."

"I've known her for a long time, we even..."

"Alright." Yunyi sighed. "Say what you can say, or leave if you can't. You're keeping me up at night."

"What I'm about to say is really not something outsiders should know." Jing Han's expression turned serious as he looked directly at Yun Yi.

"You should go back first. I'll cook a farewell dinner for you tonight." Yun Yi knew what the other person was going to say, and it really wasn't appropriate for too many people to know. She then looked at Ning Xingchen and said, "This is my home. No one will dare to gossip here."

Ning Xingchen looked aggrieved, but she didn't dare to linger any longer. After all, this young lady was on the verge of losing her temper. She could only take a deep look at Jing Han before getting up and leaving.

"You're quite nice to this kid." Jing Han's voice clearly carried a hint of emotion.

"There's no way around it, this kid's connections are a big advantage."

Jing Han's mood instantly improved, and the corners of his mouth under his beard turned up.

"Tell me, what made you abandon your affairs in the prefecture and come here?"

"I was so worried when I heard you were unconscious. I wanted to come and see you, but I was delayed because I caught someone from Beiliang." Jing Han lowered his eyes. If he didn't come soon, this woman would probably forget about him completely.

"I'm fine," Yunyi smiled. "About Beiliang..."

“It’s just that Mu Li won’t give up.” Jing Han looked up at Yun Yi. “He knows He Miao is pregnant and is planning to come over in person.”

"You told him?" Yunyi frowned.

Jing Han remained silent.

Why did you tell him?

"It's better to say it now than to find out about it later and get entangled. As for whether or not to admit it, that's up to He Miao."

"Your purpose is not just this, is it?" Yun Yi scoffed. "You think you can control him like this? You're too naive."

"If you have such an opportunity, why not just give it a try?"

"What if he agrees? But He Miao doesn't want to acknowledge it, what will you do then?"

Jing Han fell silent again.

“Jing Han, I know you have secrets, and so do I.” Yun Yi hesitated for a moment. “I don’t know what you’re planning, but I don’t want you to use the people around me as bargaining chips, do you understand?”

"I understand." Jing Han nodded slightly. "Don't worry, I won't do anything you don't agree with."

"This promise is too big. Times have changed. There's no need for promises. Let's just wait and see."

"Okay." Jing Han nodded.

"Alright, go back if there's nothing else." Yunyi stood up. "There are so many things waiting for you over there." She wasn't exactly a very responsible leader, but what could she do? She was capable enough to be both a good commander and to find time to handle the affairs of the Fengyun Gang.

"Master," Jing Han suddenly called out to her.

"Ok?"

"I'm all here, aren't you going to invite me to stay for a meal?" Jing Han looked at Yun Yi with pleading eyes. If it weren't for his big beard, he would definitely look like a cute puppy.