Chapter 555: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 555: The Sour Request for Confirmation (3)
Given this, there was no need for her to hide the truth. However, she was curious about why Xiao Ruiyuan, with his usually cold demeanor, would voluntarily bring up such private matters. And the person before her was even stranger; aside from their professional relationship, they were at most just ordinary friends. Asking such a personal question was clearly overstepping!
Seemingly caught off guard by Mo Yan’s frankness and direct admission, Yan Junyu stared at her in disbelief. He tightened his grip on the jade fan and, feigning shock, said, “I didn’t expect you to be so blind as to fall for such an ice-cold person! Tsk tsk, if you didn’t have the courage to deal with him, I would really worry about that guy ending up alone, spending his life with someone like Shiyi!”
Hearing this, a gentle expression involuntarily spread across Mo Yan’s face as she recalled Xiao Ruiyuan’s cold, impassive face. “He’s a good person!”
Yan Junyu felt a pang of sourness rise in his chest. His tone became tinged with bitterness as he said, “Hmph, that guy just uses his good looks to put on that cold demeanor. Some young girls like this kind of act, but I didn’t expect you to be such a superficial woman.”
Mo Yan rolled her eyes inwardly, suspecting that having someone like Xiao Ruiyuan interact with such a person was a mistake—a bad friend and a troublemaker!
Seeing that she neither admitted nor argued, Yan Junyu felt a sense of being ignored and grew increasingly uncomfortable. He glared at Mo Yan and said, exasperated, “Aren’t you going to say something about my comments on that ice-cold guy?”
Mo Yan gave him a big eye-roll and, with no sincerity, replied, “Young Master Yan is right; I have nothing to say!”
Yan Junyu: …
At this moment, Da Ni walked over, her face flushed with a charming hue. Upon entering the room, she sensed the awkward atmosphere. Twisting her fingers nervously, she glanced at Yan Junyu and asked softly, “Sister Yan, the food is ready, and Master Lu and the others have returned. Would you and Young Master Yan like to join them, or should I prepare a separate meal for you?”
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Before Mo Yan could respond, Yan Junyu stood up and, maintaining a normal expression, said to Da Ni, “There’s no need for extra trouble. Let’s eat together! I’ve heard of Master Lu’s great reputation for a long time but never had the chance to meet him. This is a good opportunity to get acquainted.”
Seeing that he didn’t mind, Mo Yan agreed and led him to the large dining hall with a gesture.
In the dining hall, the large round table was filled with dishes. Under the eaves and in the courtyard, many people were already eating, their bowls steaming. Due to the large number of people, the food was served in big earthenware pots, and the rice was in a wooden steamer on a nearby bench. Anyone who wanted more rice could help themselves.
Master Lu and his team, who had lived on the construction site for a long time, usually held their bowls and found a spot to stand or sit while eating. A few of them gathered together, chatting and eating, which made the meal especially satisfying.
When Yan Junyu saw this style of dining for the first time, he was momentarily stunned. After a brief pause, he declined the attendants’ help, and with a calm demeanor, walked to the wooden steamer. He served himself a bowl of rice and selected some of his favorite dishes from the round table before joining Master Lu.
Master Lu had heard of Young Master Yan of the Wu’an Mansion but had never met him in person. When he saw the young man who actively greeted him, with outstanding appearance and demeanor, he guessed that his status was not ordinary. He responded with a bit of caution but was polite.
Yan Junyu was adept at winning people over. When he took a liking to someone, he quickly gained their favor.
Sure enough, before the meal was over, Master Lu, with his straightforward nature, began to regard Yan Junyu as a friend. When he learned that Yan Junyu was the infamous “young rake” from the capital, he laughed heartily, patted Yan Junyu on the shoulder, and his impression of him improved even more.
Before long, the two became close friends despite their age difference. When the winery was completely finished, Master Lu, along with his growing construction team, built exquisite mansions for Yan Junyu at the foot of Yuhua Mountain, making him a fortune. Mo Yan, with her foresight, invested a substantial amount of money and reaped significant profits.
As a result, Master Lu’s reputation soared. Not only was he well-known in the capital, but even dignitaries from Jiangnan traveled long distances and paid large sums to hire him for building their residences, earning him both fame and fortune.
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