Too Sweet

"Sure, thanks, Sister Liu Duo," he gave her a frank smile.

Those who were well-acquainted with Liu Duo and the Ye brothers would, of course, accept their kindness. Li Wazi was also waiting for Liu Duo to give birth to a bride for his son.

When they arrived in the village, she got down from the ox-cart but didn't follow everyone home. Instead, she wrapped several pastries in baking paper and went looking for Ye Yang.

Ye Yang was working at the farm with two casual workers, weeding, digging, and fertilizing. They worked in silence, without a single conversation, unlike the workers on other family farms who talked as they worked. This was mainly because of Ye Yang's icy cold personality. If the employer wouldn't talk, the workers wouldn't start.

Liu Duo spotted Ye Yang from afar and quickened her steps, "Yang."

He heard Liu Duo's song-like voice and looked over. His features softened.

When she approached him, he asked, "Why did you come?"