Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 420 - 420 419 Do you not want to make money

Chapter 420: Chapter 419 Do you not want to make money anymore?_1 Chapter 420: Chapter 419 Do you not want to make money anymore?_1 Muniang had thought that Lu Qi’er would be scared witless, but instead, she saw her rolling out teardrops, “Mu, I was just desperate. My father insists on forcing me to marry Zhao Ziming. I don’t like him at all, yet my father is determined to make me marry. I only like Zhong. If he doesn’t marry me, I’ll have to marry someone else. But in this life, I am determined to marry only Zhong!”

As she spoke, she started to cry with red eyes, looking incredibly aggrieved. Muniang couldn’t bear to scold her when she saw her like this, feeling a sense of helplessness in her heart. Lu Qi’er was just fourteen years old, what did she know about a lifetime? Yet because she had experienced the first stirrings of love, she insisted on marrying him.

“Qi’er, you should try to control your feelings. Your father is the County Chief, how can you behave so recklessly without considering his dignity?” Muniang sighed and said. The initial throbbing of the heart was indeed the most touching and beautiful, but Muniang truly didn’t want Lu Qi’er to go down such a difficult path.

“But I just like him, I don’t want to marry Zhao Ziming,” Lu Qi’er cried and said.

But Muniang asked, “Do you like Zhong Yulang, or do you like Linghu Chong?”

Lu Qi’er was startled, clearly not understanding the difference with this question.

“Do you really understand Zhong Yulang? He is normally very indifferent, hardly speaks a few words with anyone, just a reticent person, way less humorous and charming than Linghu Chong. He also doesn’t know martial arts; what he has are just a few flashy moves to deceive the audience. He isn’t an adventurer who roams the martial world; he is just an actor, nothing more. Lu Qi’er, tell me seriously now, do you truly like Zhong Yulang? Seriously, earnestly, devotedly, and not Linghu Chong? If so, I’ll stand by your side,” Muniang said earnestly.

Lu Qi’er fell silent for a moment, fidgeting with her fingers and deeply contemplating, seemingly struggling with the stark contrast.

Muniang watched her and breathed a sigh of relief. It would be fine if Zhong Yulang wasn’t interested in her, and the difference in their social status was another issue. Even if she wanted to help Lu Qi’er pursue Zhong Yulang, she had to consider Lord Lu’s dignity. If Lu Qi’er had resolutely told her she liked Zhong Yulang, Muniang really wouldn’t know what to do.

But Lu Qi’er’s hesitation made the problem quite clear, she just liked the heroic figure of Linghu Chong. She was particularly fond of that story when Tianniu told her about it, and her “love at first sight” for Zhong Yulang stemmed from his excellent portrayal of the character, causing Lu Qi’er to overlook that it was all just a play.

Still unwilling to give up, Lu Qi’er said, “I don’t care, I just don’t want to marry Zhao Ziming; I just like Zhong Yulang.”

Muniang’s face grew stern as she turned to Tianniu, “Why are you encouraging her to fool around? Shouldn’t it be class time now? Not studying properly and sneaking out?”

Tianniu shrank her neck. She also didn’t want her best friend to marry someone she didn’t like, which is why she helped Lu Qi’er skip class and come out. Now, she was willing to take the scolding.

As they were talking, a maid rushed in. Seeing Lu Qi’er and Tianniu, she finally breathed a sigh of relief, “I have finally found you, young ladies. The master learned that the miss had skipped class and he was very angry. Miss, you better hurry back!”

Only then did Muniang say to Lu Qi’er, “Alright, you’ve seen the person you wanted to meet today; it’s best you hurry back now, otherwise, your father will get anxious later on.”

But Lu Qi’er was stubborn, “I won’t. I haven’t made things clear with Zhong yet. He just ignored me a moment ago, and if I don’t clarify things now, I might never have the chance.”

Muniang inwardly sighed, Do you think he is someone who will listen to you till the end?

She still said, “Qi’er, you go back first. I’ll talk to him about this matter, okay?”

Only then did Lu Qi’er seem somewhat relieved, “Really?”

“Really, I will definitely persuade him well. I’ll make sure he meets you himself and explains things clearly,” Muniang suddenly asked with a concern, “You haven’t already let your father know, have you?”

Lu Qi’er hung her head, “Yes, otherwise he wouldn’t be rushing to arrange a marriage for me now.”

Muniang massaged her forehead, this troublemaking girl. Lord Lu was really kind to her, knowing that someone from Mei Garden “seduced” his daughter, yet he hadn’t come to scold her one bit.

“Forget it, forget it, let’s hurry up and go.”

As Lu Qi’er was about to leave, she still didn’t forget to tug at Muniang’s sleeve, “Mu, you must make sure Zhong goes to see me himself. I’m definitely not going to get out this time after being taken back. If you don’t help me, my entire life’s chance at marriage will be ruined.”

Muniang said helplessly, “I know.” This girl had simply fallen in love with an illusion, and now she was talking about her life’s marriage prospects being destroyed. It was really too much.

But thinking about it, she understood. After all, it was the age when one’s feelings first blossom. Who didn’t like a hero?

After sending Lu Qi’er off, Muniang then went to find Zhong Yulang. Although she already knew the answer, there were some things that still needed to be made clear.

“I’m not interested in her,” Zhong Yulang said as soon as Muniang entered the door.

“I know you’re not interested, but…”

“Even faux affection has to be given to the right person. I know myself well enough to avoid wading into such muddy waters. She’s the County Chief’s daughter. Pursuing a woman like her would only be asking for trouble.”

Muniang couldn’t help but give a wry smile, “When did I ever ask you to ‘faux affection’ anyone?”

“Then why are you here?” Zhong Yulang’s tone was very indifferent, and his face carried a sense of aloofness.

Muniang had long become accustomed to his deathly demeanor and didn’t mind, “Actually, Qi’er is about to have her marriage arranged. She came here determined to give it a last shot. I didn’t want her to be disappointed, so I made a special trip to see you. She wants you to go to her and speak frankly. She has a lot she wants to say to you.”

“I’m not going.”

Muniang was left choked and annoyed, rolling her eyes, “Just go and see her once, would you? It’s not like you have to take responsibility for the girl; at least listen to what she has to say from her heart!”

“There are so many people who like me; should I listen to them all one by one?”

Muniang could only say, “Do it for my sake, please. I treat her like a sister and spoil her all the time. Just go once when you have some free time.”

Zhong Yulang didn’t say anything, not sure if he agreed or not. Probably considering it.

“Otherwise, find a girl and get married. That way, it would also put an end to Qi’er’s fixation.”

“You don’t want to make money anymore?” Zhong Yulang said without even lifting his head.

Only then did Muniang remember that she still needed to rely on this single “fresh meat” to attract fans and make money. Where would the appeal be if a popular idol got married?

However, Muniang suddenly felt a bit doubtful in her heart. To say, over all this time, she really hadn’t seen Zhong Yulang be passionate about anyone, especially women. He was practically indifferent to them. If he really showed any warmth, it was toward—Shen Dong?

Muniang suddenly shivered, the tea in her hand nearly tipping, almost burning her. Zhong Yulang turned to look at her, and her gaze immediately grew a bit strange.