Chapter 166: Ignorance is bliss

Beautiful? Cui Shao Xi’s mouth twitched and his hand clenched subconsciously. This was the word he least liked others to use to describe him!

However, this cute little girl was Fang Zhou’s own sister, so what could he do?

Lian Fang Zhou clearly saw the twisted expression on Cui Shao Xi’s face and secretly covered her smile. “He is the cousin of the Su family and his name is Young Master Cui, he isn’t that young.”

“You don’t have to speak like an outsider like that!” Cui Shao Xi said, listening to her speak. He smiled: “We are both relatives of the Su family, after all, so this little girl should call me cousin!”

Lian Fang Zhou thought: although we are all relatives of the Su family, how are we the same? You are half from the Su family, but us? At best, we can be regarded as ‘so-called’ relatives!

His words were generous, but she wasn’t interested in climbing up the ladder, it was too overwhelming!

Not to mention, his servant was right there watching!

“How is it the same?” Lian Fang Zhou hurriedly smiled, “How can we count as relatives of the Su family! It’s just a tiny corner of relatives! We—”

“I said it is so!” For some reason, Cui Shao Xi felt very upset to hear Lian Fang Zhou speak this way. Annoyed, he cut off her words and said, “Come on, little miss! Call me cousin! From now on, I will be your cousin! If anyone dares bully you, you just use the name of the Dexing Cui family! Let me so who dares!”

Lian Fang Qing’s eyes brightened and she smiled, calling out “Cousin!”

“Hey, really good!” Cui Shao Xi was delighted. Sealing his promise, he took off the jade fish tied around his waist and handed it to Lian Fang Qing, smiling. “This is a meeting gift from your cousin, take it! Have fun!”

“This is too expensive!” Lian Fang Zhou was taken aback.

“Just a first meeting ceremony!” Cui Shao Xi didn’t wait for her to refuse, already stuffing it into Lian Fang Qing’s hands. “The little miss is still young, she can just play with it!”

Lian Fang Zhou sighed silently, having no choice but to allow it.

Seeing that her sister did not protest, Lian Fang Qing smiled and took it in her hands. She raised her face and smiled at Cui Shao Xi. “Thank you, Cousin! This jade pendant is so beautiful!”

“As long as you like it!” Cui Shao Xi was happy.

Lian Fang Qing sighed again, “Oh, if I had grown up with a cousin who was so beautiful, I would be even happier!”

Lian Fang Zhou laughed out loud and even Lian Ze and Ah Jian couldn’t help laughing.

Cui Shao Xi bit his lip and ducked his head.

The muscles on his face twitched fiercely and he waved his hand weakly: “Go on and play!”

Lian Fang Qing said ‘oh’ but wasn’t willing to leave. She tugged on her sister’s sleeve and refused to let go, she hadn’t finished looking at her beautiful cousin yet!

“Let’s go, come in and talk.” Lian Fang Zhou had no choice but to say with a smile.

“Where is Third Aunt and your third brother?” Ah Jian asked Lian Fang Qing as Lian Ze went to wash his hands and prepare the tea.

“Third Aunt went to the vegetable garden and my brother went with her. I’m staying home to take care of the house!” Lian Fang Qing said crisply.

Ah Jian said ‘Ah’ and looked at Lian Fang Zhou.

Lian Fang Zhou winked at Lian Fang Qing and smiled, “Go and see if they are ready to come home yet!” She whispered.

Cui Shao Xi was a guest in the end and it would be bad to embarrass him again and again. Lian Fang Qing could be excused as still being a child but it wouldn’t do for Third Aunt to come home and have her eyes fall out of her head.

There was no reason to worry about Lian Che, of course, Lian Fang Zhou was quite relieved.

Lian Fang Qing listened obediently to her sister’s words. Hearing this, she turned around and ran out with a ‘um’.

By the way, why did you come again? Dexing is not so close to here!” Lian Ze poured the tea as Lian Fang Zhou chatted with a smile.

Cui Yi couldn’t help but glance at his master when he heard her question, secretly rolling his eyes. It didn’t take magic to guess!

“It’s not so far,” Cui Shao Xi said, smiling casually, “I get bored when I am idle at home, so I want to relax. I just came by unexpectedly and thought about coming to visit you while I was nearby.”

If Lian Fang Zhou believed this, she was an idiot.

However, since Cui Shao Xi had said this, she didn’t intend to poke holes in his story, so she smiled and said ‘oh’ without comment.

Cui Shao Xi didn’t notice anything off about his statement. He glanced at Ah Jian and smiled: “Brother Ah Jian seems to be your distant cousin? Doesn’t he need to go home for the New Year?”

Ah Jian raised his head when he heard this and smiled. “What about New Year? Young Master Cui is still going out to relax! Moreover, I’m actually homeless. Fortunately, my cousin’s family is willing to take me in.”

“What are you saying?” Lian Fang Zhou smiled gratefully at Ah Jian. “Isn’t everything thanks to you? Ah Jian, you have helped us a lot!”

Lian Fang Zhou was sincerely grateful to Ah Jian but she didn’t actually need to say so in front of Cui Shao Xi. The reason she did so was to counter Cui Shao Xi’s unpleasant remarks for Ah Jian.

Cui Shao Xi’s face became a little ugly. Since Lian Fang Zhou had said so, he didn’t know how to refute it.

“Cousin is so polite! We are all relatives!” Ah Jian said with a faint smile, standing up. “I’ll go to the backyard and add some fodder to the cowshed. Ah Ze, you stay with you sister to entertain Young Master Cui!”

Finished speaking, he nodded to Cui Shao Xi and left.

In fact, Lian Ze did not want to stay. He was not familiar with Cui Shao Xi and was not as carefree as Lian Fang Qing. Cui Shao Xi had a very high look and temperament, so Lian Ze only felt uncomfortable sitting there.

When Ah Jian got up to leave, he had actually wanted to join him. But Ah Jian’s words made him come back to his senses quickly. There was a clear difference between men and women, how could he leave his sister alone with a man!

Lian Ze felt responsible and nodded solemnly, “I understand, Brother Ah Jian!”

Cui Shao Xi was a little disappointed but couldn’t say anything.

Chatting for a little longer, they eventually heard Lian Li entered the door, saying eagerly: “My lord, is my lord here?”

Cui Shao Xi frowned.

Lian Li had already stepped inside and relaxed when he say Cui Shao Xi. He smiled: “The young master is still here!”

Cui Yi glared at Lian Li and said with a dark aura: “Hey, don’t speak with no surname! Refer to my master clearly, this young master’s surname is Cui!”

“Young Master Cui, Young Master Cui! Haha!” Lian Li agreed with a laugh.

Lian Li was unhappy with Cui Yi tearing his face in front of other people and secretly glanced at Cui Shao Xi. He had thought that Cui Shao Xi would scold Cui Yi out loud, but he didn’t say anything.

Disappointment flashed in Lian Li’s heart but he thought: This servant is the confidant of Young Master Cui, no wonder he is a bit arrogant and his master doesn’t punish him! This is the way of things. Why should he be angry with a servant? Who would question his identity?

He carefully avoiding thinking that, since the young man was Young Master Cui’s confidant, how could his words not follow his master’s wishes? Was he a reckless person?