Chapter 442: Do not believe in evil

This was to make money together and spread the risk, why would they not do it?

Lian Fang Zhou smiled gratefully when she heard Fang Qing’s words: “Cousin, you are really concerned for me! Two thousand catties is no problem. To tell you the truth, I deliberately reserved more than 20 mu of cotton fields just to save seeds. I’ll give you half of them. As for the people who have asked to buy seeds, you can give me a list and I will go back and do the math.”

“Thank you, cousin!” Although Fang Qing had not expected Lian Fang Zhou to refuse, she still felt warm to hear her promise so quickly and simply.

She did not trust the wrong person!

Talking to smart people was very easy. She had only said she needed enough seeds for a thousand acres and Lian Fang Zhou immediately understood.

In other words, her family only needed 1,000 acres. Did other families need more? If someone really didn’t know how to ask, she could politely refuse.

It was because of this that Lian Fang Zhou dared to let her open an order.

Fang Qing sighed. It was unfortunate that she and Min Zhi were not destined to have a relationship. Otherwise, they could have been even more intimate in the future. How good would that be?

Ah! There she was, thinking about this again, it wasn’t going to happen!

Fang Qing was very clear that Lian Fang Zhou had no intention and Min Zhi’s face seemed to be much calmer these days. Whether this was because he had really let go or if it was still hanging in his heart, she didn’t know.

She had heard from her mother-in-law that her aunt had written a letter, praising Min Zhi for being more mature and sensible. Both her uncle and aunt were very satisfied with him these days.

Fang Qing suddenly had an absurd thought in her heart: Min Zhi, he shouldn’t be thinking that if he pleases his parents, he could marry Lian Fang Zhou?

… If he really thought that, then he was too naïve.

Fang Qing sighed.

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The two women sat and chatted for a while before going back to the lake to see how Lian Fang Qing and the others were doing.

Along the way, they met Third Aunt, who was also passing by. When they got closer to the water, it seemed that someone had caught something because the voices were laughing and cheering.

Seeing them coming, Lian Fang Qing waved to her sister with a smile: “Sister, Cousin! Come and see! We caught a few fish! There are so many in the lake.”

Lian Fang Zhou and Fang Qing looked over and, sure enough, there were several fishes of various sizes and varieties in a tin bucket.

Fang Qing glanced at Lian Fang Zhou and said: “We will really have a good time tonight!”

Her cousin smiled, “It’s still too few, I’m afraid this isn’t enough. Keep working hard!”

Lian Fang Qing and Lian Ze had not finished playing and naturally they were quick to agree.

Ah Jian laughed at her, “Fang Zhou, I will make room for you. Come and join us!”

Her siblings started laughing before she could protest.

Su Jing He smiled: “It’s strange to say but even with the same fishing rod and bait, those fish don’t have any interest in being caught by him! Do you see, even I have at least one!”

“So this is the case!” Lian Fang Zhou and Fang Qing exclaimed, laughing with surprise.

Looking at the expression of Lian Ze and Lian Fang Qing, it seemed that this was the truth.

Ah Jian looked a little depressed and smiled at Lian Fang Zhou: “Try it out. I’m not sure why but it should be fine.”

Lian Fang Qing smiled and said: “That’s right! I don’t believe in evil either, Sister, try it!”

Smiling, Lian Fang Zhou took the fishing rod from Ah Jian’s hand and generously sat on the small bench. She raised her hand and gently cast the line into the lake again.

Ah Jian sat carefully on the grass beside her. He was much taller than her and even sitting on the bench, she was not much higher than him.

He swept his eyes around casually. Fang Qing had gone over to Su Jing He’s side to talk and laugh while Third Aunt was quietly talking to Lian Ze and Lian Fang Qing. No one was paying any attention to them.

Looking over at Lian Fang Zhou, he whispered: “Can you get a room by yourself? I’ll come over tonight.”

Instantly, her face became hot and she gave him an angry look. In a low voice, she said: “Qing’er can’t be left alone! Don’t entangle me so tightly!”

Ah Jian’s eyes became more and more resentful. It seemed like this guy had changed as soon as he arrived at the Su house, he had especially falling in love with things like jumping over walls and through windows! Really— it was too much, what a good habit!

Seeing that he was silent, she thought that his plan had ended here and even felt a little disappointed in her heart. What the hell!

Just as she was about to express her anger from being disappointed, Ah Jian chuckled and said: “It’s okay, I’ll come find you when she falls asleep.”

Lian Fang Zhou laughed lightly. Then, after a moment, she said: “Don’t go to the wrong room.”

This was to mean that she would leave a mark for him.

The corners of Ah Jian’s lips curved and his thick eyebrows rose: “Okay!”

Smiling, she opened her mouth to say something when she suddenly heart Lian Ze shout: “Yeah! Sister, Sister! Hurry, pull the fishing rod!”

Looking out on the water, Lian Fang Zhou realized that the float was swaying, a fish really was hooked!

“Ah, eldest sister is amazing!” Lian Fang Qing’s tone was full of admiration.

But who would have guessed that when Lian Fang Zhou pulled on the fishing rod, the fish would escape! The bait was gone and only the delicate silver hook was left dangling in the air.

The group laughed.

Lian Fang Zhou was stunned but then laughed with them: “It really is unreasonable! I don’t believe in evil, I’ll try again!”

Ah Jian quickly helped her re-bait her rod while Su Jing He gloated from the side, saying: “Yes, yes, Ah Jian tried several times before he believed in evil. Cousin Fang Zhou can also try!”

Fang Qing left out a puff of laughter and said angrily to Su Jing He: “Don’t talk slander here! Ah, be careful, don’t really believe in evil! You have to see the results first before you speak!”

Su Jing He nodded solemnly in agreement: “Madam has spoken very well.” The couple nudged each other, joking.

Lian Fang Zhou smiled: “I also think what my cousin said is trye, or at the very least, half true!”

This time the line was cast, Lian Fang Zhou waited for the fish to take the bait while Ah Jian watched the water.

As Fang Qing said, there really were a lot of fish in the lake and the servants feed them at this spot every evening. After a long period of conditioning, of course the fish would swim here when they were hungry. So as soon as her float touched the water, the line moved again.

“Look! Don’t wait, move quickly and lightly.” Ah Jian said in a low voice.

Everyone couldn’t help but look over.

Under so much attention, Lian Fang Zhou suddenly became a little nervous. She nodded and said ‘en’. Who knew if it was because her hands were shaking or because she was too slow but when she pulled the line out, it was empty again. Only the silver hook was left swaying in the wind, very eye-catching.

Lian Fang Zhou and Ah Jian exchanged looks, both of them with depressed expressions on their faces.

Fang Qing and Su Jing He looked delighted and Lian Fang Qing couldn’t stop laughing.

“This is really— I will try it again!” Lian Fang Zhou said with a stubborn smile: “I don’t believe it, I have to catch one today!”

TN: I believe the ‘don’t believe in evil’ means they don’t believe in curses/bad luck.