With a loud crash, the room door was actually smashed open by the two kids. The door panel collapsed, kicking up a cloud of dust. Everyone in the room was startled and turned to look at them.
"Who... who are you!" a middle - aged woman exclaimed.
Yun Que'er scrambled to her feet. "Sorry! I didn't mean to!"
Her foot slipped on the collapsed door, and she fell with a thud, landing on Ji Chengxuan who was just about to get up. Ji Chengxuan was dizzy, his eyes seeing stars. He grabbed hold of Yun Que'er, who was still struggling to get up.
"Stop moving... My ancestor, why didn't you just crush me to death..."
The middle - aged woman rushed over in three big steps. "Whose kids are these? So ill - behaved!"
The guests outside also turned their heads in surprise, looking at the two kids who were all tangled up.
Yun Fujin and Old Doctor Ji finally pushed through the crowd and came over. They were also stunned at the sight.
After a while, Old Doctor Ji came to his senses, blowing his beard and glaring in anger.
"Is this how you pay your respects?"
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Outside the porch, under the big sun, two poor little kids were standing in punishment.
Old Doctor Ji's face was red, partly from anger and partly from guilt. The brand - new house that had just been renovated was ruined by these two little rascals.
"If you want to play, why go into the bridal chamber? Do you know how much money they spent on building this house? Fortunately, the groom didn't say anything!"
Yun Fujin also had a straight face. "Xiao Que'er, you're really out of line. I told you not to go, but you just had to. Now look, you've caused trouble. How am I supposed to face my student in the future?"
Yun Que'er glared at Ji Chengxuan secretly: It's all your fault! Why did you have to scare me?
Ji Chengxuan glanced at Yun Que'er: You were the one who felt guilty. Besides, it was you who wanted to go in the first place.
Since Yun Que'er couldn't out - argue Ji Chengxuan, she just gave him a fierce look.
"Are you both dumb? Speak up!" Old Doctor Ji scolded.
Ji Chengxuan obediently admitted his mistake. "Yes, I know I was wrong. I'll definitely go and apologize later."
He's so good at pretending to be obedient! Yun Que'er complained in her heart and quickly lowered her head.
"I know I was wrong too."
"Forget it. You two don't go back in. Just play outside by yourselves." Old Doctor Ji sighed, shook his head, and walked away with his hands behind his back.
Yun Fujin glanced at Yun Que'er and followed Old Doctor Ji.
Yun Que'er let out a breath and slumped against the wall like a pile of mud.
She felt that she had fallen out of favor...
Since Old Doctor Ji and Ji Chengxuan helped deal with Liu Kui last year, Yun Fujin had regarded them as gods.
It was okay for Old Doctor Ji, as he had some prestige in the village. Making friends with him would prevent the Yun family from being troubled in the future.
But ever since Ji Chengxuan saved Teacher Li, Yun Fujin's favor for Ji Chengxuan had skyrocketed. He always advised Yun Que'er to play with Ji Chengxuan more.
Yun Que'er was determined to stay away from Ji Chengxuan, but as expected, after a year, she still couldn't get rid of this "sticky plaster".
Thinking of this, Yun Que'er sighed again. There was even more disgust in her eyes when she looked at Ji Chengxuan.
Ji Chengxuan just whistled nonchalantly. His eyes seemed to be saying to Yun Que'er: Just give up this idea. You can't get rid of me.
Yun Que'er snorted and turned to sit at another table full of kids.
She had just sat on the stool for less than two seconds when Ji Chengxuan chased after her and sat next to her.
Yun Que'er moved to the side in disgust. "Why do you always follow me?"
Ji Chengxuan blinked his eyes, looking innocent. "Because this is the only empty seat left."
Yun Que'er got angry. "Then go to another table!"
"We're the only two from the same village here. As good partners, it's reasonable for us to eat together." Ji Chengxuan looked even more innocent. "And can you please keep your voice down? Everyone is looking at us."
Yun Que'er turned her head and saw that the other kids at the table were all staring at her curiously. Her face flushed instantly. She picked up a piece of food with her chopsticks and stuffed it into Ji Chengxuan's mouth.
"As long as you don't talk to me!"
Ji Chengxuan chewed the food in his mouth and swallowed it with a gulp. He showed an innocent smile to Yun Que'er.
"Thanks for the treat. I was just craving some pork knuckle."
Yun Que'er was really defeated by him. She could only turn her grief and anger into appetite and started eating hard.
Ji Chengxuan ate a few mouthfuls of food slowly and then leaned over to Yun Que'er's ear and whispered.
"You've always wanted to see the bride. Did you get a good look this time?"
Yun Que'er rolled her eyes. What did he think she went there for?
"I've seen her clearly a long time ago."
"But I think you didn't look closely enough." Ji Chengxuan said meaningfully.
Yun Que'er couldn't help but take a second look at Ji Chengxuan. "What?"
Ji Chengxuan smiled mysteriously and didn't say a word.
Yun Que'er glared at him. "If you have something to say, just say it. Why are you always being so secretive? It's like it's some earth - shattering secret."
The smile on Ji Chengxuan's lips grew wider. "What if it really is?"
Yun Que'er frowned. "What's going on exactly?"
"I want to eat sweet and sour pork! " Ji Chengxuan pointed with his chopsticks. "If you pick it up for me, I'll tell you."
Yun Que'er looked up and saw that the sweet and sour pork was on the far side of the table, and there was only one piece left.
Who would have the nerve to pick it up?
"I won't." Yun Que'er refused firmly. "Say it or not. If you want to eat, pick it up yourself."
Ji Chengxuan sighed. "Alas... You really don't appreciate my kindness. I really wanted to share it with you, but I didn't expect you wouldn't even do such a small favor."
What small favor? He was clearly just ordering her around on purpose!
Seeing that Yun Que'er didn't understand, Ji Chengxuan sighed again.
"Then I won't say it."
Yun Que'er got anxious. There was no way he could just not say it! Ji Chengxuan knew she hated it when people only said half of what they wanted to say, and he was deliberately making things difficult for her!
Yun Que'er had no choice but to sit up straight and quickly picked up the sweet and sour pork and put it into Ji Chengxuan's bowl before the other kids could do it.
"Thanks!" Ji Chengxuan beamed with joy. He took a big bite and closed his eyes contentedly. "Mmm... It's so delicious."
"You can tell me now, right?" Yun Que'er stared at Ji Chengxuan intently.
"Don't worry. I'll tell you everything I know." Ji Chengxuan chewed patiently and then said after taking another bite. "Didn't you notice that the bride was crying?"
Yun Que'er blinked. Yes, she had noticed it a long time ago.
But what was so strange about that? It was normal for a bride to cry when she got married.
"You're not just teasing me, are you?"
"How could I?" Ji Chengxuan waved his hand. "I also noticed..."
Ji Chengxuan suddenly stopped talking and stared in a certain direction.
Yun Que'er followed Ji Chengxuan's gaze and was shocked to see a woman who looked exactly like the bride walking over.