Oh Dear...

Someone arrived to sell bamboo shoots, and Liu Duo went to attend to her duties. Ye Liu watched her go, wondering if he should tell her he had spotted Liu Liushi and her son.

So he went to her side, as she took accounts and delivered change to the villager, all the while chatting happily.

"Liuzi, why are you staring at me? Do you think I'm pretty when I work hard? Hehe..." Liu Duo gave him a cheeky wink, before going back to managing the accounts.

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He dragged a stool over and sat before her, "Yes, you look wonderful! I'm completely mesmerized!"

He said the last part in a whisper, only for her ears.

She looked at him fondly. There he went, being silly again. She pulled a serious face and said, "Report your expenses for today. How much did the bamboo shoots sell for, and how much for the ox-cart? Best you be honest about them!"

Pffft, Ye Liu let out a chuckle as he reached a hand out and touched her nose, "Today, Li Wazi and I..."