Chapter 37.4 - Tormented Heart (4/4)

Tang Huan was brought back to her senses by a familiar itch from her hand. She smacked Lin Peizhi’s big hand away, pretending to be angry. “Young Master Lin, it’s so rare to see you here. Are you done with all of your work?”

Lin Peizhi rubbed his temples and explained to her helplessly, “I’ve been busy for four or five days, day and night. Now that I’m almost done with my work, I quickly took some time to sneak out to see you. I went to your house first because I assumed you weren’t feeling well and were probably lying in bed, but you weren’t there. Shui Xian, why did you come out? Have you recovered?”

Tang Huan looked askance at him. This man really knew how to talk. He talked for so much, but in the end, all he wanted to know was whether it was convenient for her to serve him now.

She curled up the corners of her mouth and stared at him with her bright eyes as if she had seen right through his intentions.

Lin Peizhi was not at all embarrassed at being exposed. He shamelessly held her hand again and kneaded it ingratiatingly, his gaze gentle and affectionate. “Shui Xian, I miss you. Let me go to find you tonight, okay?” He’d be back in the capital by the end of March, and he didn’t have much time left in Seven Bridges Town. It was time for him to properly enjoy this widow, and there was no reason for him to leave empty-handed.

Tang Huan’s gaze dropped to the jade pendant on his waist. “I’m going fishing by the river in the evening,” she said, holding the jade pendant, “If you give this jade pendant to me, I’ll give you a chance to accompany me fishing. How about it?”

Fishing in the evening…after fishing, wouldn’t the sky turn dark?

Lin Peizhi gave her a knowing smile, generously untied the jade pendant, and handed it to her. “A jade pendant for the chance to get close to Shui Xian. It’s a good deal.”

Tang Huan was too lazy to flirt with him. After putting away the jade pendant, she stood up and walked out, covering her mouth and yawning as she casually said, “You go about your business. I’m going home to take a nap.”

Lin Peizhi personally walked with her for a short way to send her off, and he just happened to halt in front of Song Mo’s butcher shop. He turned around after seeing the beauty off, waving the fan in his hand, and gazed at the butcher shop and the so-called most good-looking man in Seven Bridges Town.

How could Shui Xian be interested in a butcher? She had hooked up with the butcher that day, most likely because she was angry with him, right? Think about it, women like Shui Xian loved money. One of his jade pendants was worth a hundred taels of silver. Could the butcher afford to get her one?

He gave Song Mo a mocking look before turning and walking away.

And in Song Mo’s eyes, Lin Peizhi’s actions had another meaning.

Was he provoking him?

The man hatefully swung the knife in his hand, and the sharp blade dug deep into the chopping board.

He never would have thought that when she sat in that table again, instead of looking at him, she would be talking and laughing with that man. Was she doing it on purpose so he could see? Was she testing him to see if he’d be jealous and have feelings for her?

This damn woman was messing with his head once again.

Song Mo closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Now that he knew her intentions and that she was still the same bad woman from before, why should he care about her? Not to mention touching hands; even if she slept with Lin Peizhi, he wouldn’t care.

The sky gradually darkened.

Song Mo closed his shop earlier than usual today. He needed to go back to slaughter pigs.

As he was crossing the stone bridge, he instinctively took a look over at the other side and came to a halt.

The woman who hadn’t been waiting for him at her front door for days was now standing by the river, fiddling with something. Was she trying to fish?

Was this another ploy to get close to him?

Song Mo snorted coldly, stepped off the bridge, and looked straight ahead, thinking that if she dared to mess with him this time, he would definitely not be courteous.

But as he walked, a noble young man dressed in fine clothes appeared in his line of sight. It was Lin Peizhi.

He came out of her house holding a bucket, leaned beside her, and extended his hands to her. With a smile, she pointed his forehead and seemed to say something to him. It was too far away, so Song Mo couldn’t hear it clearly. He only saw her turn around and help Lin Peizhi in folding his cuffs up. The golden sunset shone on her back, and her lovely face was hidden in the shadows, but she was as dazzling as usual. A strand of hair fell from her ear and moved with the wind, probably making her itchy. Song Mo saw her raise her hand, but before she could reach that strand of hair, Lin Peizhi grabbed her hand and pinned her hair behind her ear for her, then caught her off guard by lowering his head and kissing her ear…

Song Mo didn’t notice that his breathing had suddenly become heavier. He watched as she pushed Lin Peizhi away with feigned anger, but instead of being pushed away, Lin Peizhi sat her on his lap and held her hand as they fished together, right on this street in public. Even when he was near, they were still cuddling as if there was no one else around.

Did she not notice him?

Or did she simply not care?

This whor-

Song Mo was about to curse the woman again in his heart when he heard her voice from Lin Peizhi’s arms say, “Young Master Lin, are you really not angry that I broke your jade pendant? You really won’t report me?”

Song Mo’s heart shook. So the story about the jade pendant was true? He thought that she had lied about the jade pendant to trick him over that night.

“What are you talking about? I have given you the jade pendant, so it’s now yours. Why would I be angry? Reporting you is even more impossible.” Amused by the woman, Lin Peizhi said breathlessly. How could a dignified young master of the Lin family be so stingy?

Lin Peizhi was facing the river, and his attention was focused on the root of life she was holding, so naturally, he didn’t notice anyone passing by behind him. Tang Huan, on the other hand, was closely watching Song Mo’s movements. She was secretly pleased with herself when she noticed him slowing down. She replied, “Hmph, now that you’re hugging me, of course you will say nice things to coax me, but if I upset you one day, you will definitely turn against me.”

“Haha, if you think of me as such, don’t upset me, or I will immediately report you! Let the county officials arrest this delicate little widow and punish you severely in the prison! Those prison guards will be looking forward to a great beauty like you. Tsk tsk. When the time comes, they will take turns going into battle, tormenting you over and over, and no one will come to your rescue no matter how much you shouted…” Lin Peizhi became so horny from being teased by her hand that his words became dirtier and dirtier.

“Go to hell! Are you willing to give up on me?” Song Mo had heard everything he should hear. Pretending to be angry, Tang Huan broke free from Lin Peizhi’s arms and sat on the bench.

Lin Peizhi laughed out loud, lifted her chin with his finger, and roguishly stated, “Whether I’m willing or not, that depends on your ability.”

“What ability? Really, I don’t understand what you’re talking about!” Tang Huan laughed and dodged, her head turning to the other side, but she was biting her lip and looking worried, which was completely inconsistent with her relaxed tone.

As Song Mo turned around to close the door, he happened to see this scene in his eyes.

The author has something to say: Giving the best-supporting actor award to Young Master Lin *sprinkle flowers~~~*

T/N: I have gotten to the point where I can’t be bothered to edit my own chapters anymore. Someone pls be my editor T.T

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