It was different from what Liu Zixuan had expected.

After all, Huang Youcai had mentioned before that the He Family was an Ancient Martial Family. They should have come with a large group of people, aggressive and intimidating.

But surprisingly, only a few people came over.

Most importantly, the highest-ranking person among them was someone he knew—Bai Jingjing!

This turn of events was truly unexpected for Liu Zixuan.

Bai Jingjing walked ahead as if she was familiar with the place, but she suddenly froze when she reached Sister Lian's courtyard.

She slapped her forehead: "You just said this place was destroyed, and yet I came here. Am I stupid?"

"Big-chested people are usually silly!" Liu Zixuan agreed.

Bai Jingjing rolled her eyes at him: "You're still as shameless as ever!"

"Thanks for the compliment. Now that you've seen with your own eyes what the He Family has done here," Liu Zixuan teased, "what are your thoughts!"

"Oh, you're so petty. I didn't know what happened here before. Now that I'm here, nothing will happen. If the house is gone, at worst, I'll let the He Family help rebuild it. Anyway, you guys need to redo the house, right?" Bai Jingjing said.

"You're well-informed."

"Of course, Ruyan is my best friend. We share all our secrets."

"Sharing secrets, what about boyfriends?" Liu Zixuan knew Bai Jingjing didn't have a boyfriend, but Liu Ruyan did.

If they shared that too, it would be like a buy-one-get-one-free deal. Such a great thing, Liu Zixuan wouldn't miss out on!

Because of her Profound Yin Constitution, Bai Jingjing's face turned even rosier when talking about such an ambiguous topic. She glared at him: "Even if I wanted to share, I'd need Ruyan's consent!"

"She'd definitely agree."

"Well, I'd have to consider it. Otherwise, we can't both let you, this guy, benefit."

As they talked, the two arrived at the clinic area.

Liu Ruyan was playing in the yard with Doudou and came over from afar when she saw them.

"Jingjing, weren't you at your aunt's house?"

Bai Jingjing smiled awkwardly: "I heard you returned to the village, so I came since it's nearby!"

"Did you hear about me coming back or Zixuan?" Liu Ruyan asked jealously, "You came but didn't look for me first, you went to find Liu Zixuan. Prioritizing romance over friendship?"

"Are you jealous?"

"I wouldn't be jealous!"

"What if I take your boyfriend away?"

"Great!"

With a playful smile on her face, Liu Ruyan said teasingly, "When my relative visits, you can be his substitute, a great thing for my boyfriend!"

Ahem.

Liu Zixuan coughed. He didn't think Liu Ruyan was conceding; it seemed more like the prelude to a jealous argument between women.

Bai Jingjing hugged Liu Ruyan: "Alright, just kidding with you. I was indeed at my aunt's, but... hasn't something happened in your village!"

"You even know that." Liu Ruyan said in surprise.

"How could I not know? Her aunt is from the He Family." Liu Zixuan said.

"Your aunt..." Liu Ruyan suddenly realized, "No wonder it felt familiar when they talked about it, it was your aunt's family. Then you have to help me!"

"Don't worry, I'm here to help you. I will persuade the He Family to stop."

In a change of tone, Bai Jingjing asked: "Although their methods aren't great, developing the village is a good thing, right? That way, you can earn a lot of money."

"Their methods aren't just not great, they are terrible, forcibly demolishing without agreement! If developers all do this, how can ordinary people live?"

Liu Zixuan scolded: "Moreover, we can develop it ourselves, we don't need them!"

"Oh my, after a trip to Yuqing City, you're different, speaking with more confidence."

Bai Jingjing grumbled sarcastically, "I was just saying it casually, why take it so seriously!"

"You're wrong, I haven't been truly serious yet. If I did get serious, maybe that scorpion wouldn't make it back to the He Family mansion today!"

Watching them bicker, Liu Ruyan interrupted: "Alright, now that Jingjing is here, let's stop discussing those matters."

"By the way, Zixuan, Old Wang came looking for you earlier."

"Where is he now?"

"He left, told you to go see him when you get back. A new courtyard was built in the north of the village; it's Old Wang's house." Liu Ruyan frowned slightly: "You should go now, from the look of it, Old Wang seemed to have something important."

"Alright, I'll head over now."

After speaking, Liu Zixuan turned to Bai Jingjing: "Have you gathered all your herbs?"

"Still missing one."

"I recently observed that your body is showing signs of illness. Wait here for me later; I'll help stabilize it first." Liu Zixuan said.

Hearing this, Bai Jingjing didn't make a fuss. She nodded seriously: "Indeed, since the last full moon, the cold spells are lasting longer."

After speaking, Bai Jingjing and Liu Ruyan went inside the clinic.

Liu Zixuan headed towards Old Wang's courtyard.

The newly constructed courtyard still looked very new, with red brick tiles visible from afar.

Liu Zixuan entered from the far gate, coincidentally seeing Old Wang sitting in the pavilion drinking tea.

"I've been waiting for you for a while, it's this year's new Longjing tea, come and have a taste." Old Wang said with a smile.

Liu Zixuan sat beside him, took a few big gulps without his usual care, and said: "This darn weather, it's too hot."

"You're wasting tea drinking like that."

Old Wang chided: "Do you know, the tea is this year's freshly picked, and the water is morning dew I collect from the mountains every day!"

"Water is just for quenching thirst. Drink up when thirsty, savor when not. I think there's nothing wrong with that." Liu Zixuan shrugged.

"You always have so many fallacies!"

Old Wang glanced at Liu Zixuan: "I had always thought you weren't simple, destined to someday soar like a dragon and fly like an eagle!"

"Did you call me just to praise me?"

"Of course not."

Old Wang took a sip of tea: "I actually wanted to pour some cold water on you!"

"Hahaha."

Liu Zixuan laughed aloud: "Do you think I'd become arrogant because of the events in Yuqing City?"

"Now it seems I was overthinking. Achieving such success and still staying grounded, your temperament makes even an old guy like me admire you."

Old Wang smiled reassuringly, genuinely afraid Liu Zixuan might become conceited after defeating the Wang Family.

He changed the subject: "The real reason I called you is regarding the He Family!"

"As expected."

Liu Zixuan thought, after all, Old Wang is Wang Kun's father, the father of the mayor.

With such a big incident in Lingxiu Village, he couldn't just hide away and not get involved. It seems like there's really something unspeakable.

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