Chen Erzhu, acting as if nothing had happened, glanced at the spring knife in his hand. It was quite exquisite, so he casually slipped it into his pocket and then sat down.
Bai Yujie couldn't help but feel a bit worried. "Erzhu, are you okay? That Brother Leopard seems pretty formidable!"
Chen Erzhu sneered dismissively, "Brother Leopard, my foot. If he dares to mess with me, I'll turn him into Brother Cub!"
Seeing Chen Erzhu so confident, Bai Yujie finally felt somewhat reassured, though she looked at him with a strange expression, wondering when Erzhu had become so formidable.
At this moment, the elegant young girl sitting behind them suddenly stood up and softly apologized, "Thank you. If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have gotten into trouble with Brother Leopard!"
Chen Erzhu and Bai Yujie both looked over.
Bai Yujie smiled and said, "It's nothing. Those three hooligans were too much. I just couldn't stand it!"
Chen Erzhu added, "No need to thank us. I have a younger sister about your age, and she goes to the same school as you. If someone bullied her, I'd definitely want someone to help her too!"
The elegant young girl was still full of gratitude, smiling as she glanced at Chen Erzhu. Seeing his handsome and energetic appearance, her eyes couldn't help but light up, but then she blushed and quickly sat down, afraid of being noticed.
Strange, what's happening to me? Why do I feel a fondness for a stranger? Maybe it's because he just saved me?
Su Qingqing muttered to herself, her cheeks turning even redder.
After a while, the bus finally reached the town's terminal, and everyone began to get off.
After getting off, the elegant young girl hesitated for a moment, then walked up to Chen Erzhu and Bai Yujie, solemnly saying, "You should be careful. Brother Leopard is not someone to be trifled with!"
Chen Erzhu was taken aback, then smiled, "Don't worry, we'll be fine!"
The elegant young girl nodded, glanced at Chen Erzhu a few more times, and suddenly gathered her courage to say, "I'm... I'm Su Qingqing. What are your names?"
As soon as she said this, Bai Yujie was surprised and exclaimed, "So, I guessed your name right earlier! Not bad, not bad, it seems we have a connection. I'm Bai Yujie!"
She pointed to Chen Erzhu, "He's Chen Erzhu, and we're both from Longhua Village!"
Su Qingqing nodded, "Longhua Village, I know it. I'm from the neighboring Green Bamboo Village! Our villages are quite close!"
Su Qingqing nodded, glanced at Chen Erzhu a few more times, and said, "Alright, take care then. I'll be going now!"
Bai Yujie and Chen Erzhu both nodded, and only then did Su Qingqing turn and leave.
Once she was far away, Bai Yujie turned, a playful smile on her lips, and looked at Chen Erzhu, "You rascal, it seems you're really in luck. You're even starting to have romantic encounters!"
Chen Erzhu was puzzled, "What do you mean?"
Bai Yujie chuckled lightly, "Figure it out yourself!"
"Fine, don't tell me then!"
Chen Erzhu didn't bother to ask further. After all, a woman's heart is like a needle in the sea; who knows what this charming widow is thinking.
Right now, he just wanted to find a place to quickly sell his two wild ginsengs and then go see his sister.
He knew there was a place in Huayun Town specifically for trading Chinese medicinal materials, called the Chinese Medicinal Materials Trading Market. Since the area was rich in various medicinal materials, the market was quite prosperous. He planned to head straight there.
He asked Bai Yujie, "I'm planning to go to the Chinese Medicinal Materials Trading Market. Are you coming?"
Bai Yujie was taken aback, "What are you going there for?"
Chen Erzhu replied, "I dug up two wild ginsengs on the mountain yesterday. I want to sell them for money!"
"You really found some?" Bai Yujie's eyes widened in surprise, and after thinking for a moment, she said, "Then I'll go with you to the medicinal market first. After you sell the wild ginseng, you can help me look for a job. How about that?"
"Sure!"
Chen Erzhu agreed immediately. Huayun Town wasn't big, and the medicinal market wasn't far, so they decided to walk there.
On the way, as they passed a mobile phone store, Bai Yujie couldn't help but glance inside, her eyes showing a hint of longing.
But in the end, she said nothing and walked on silently.
Seeing this, Chen Erzhu smiled, "After I sell the wild ginseng, I'll buy you a phone. Do you want one?"
Bai Yujie was startled at first, then shook her head, her expression a bit complicated, "Forget it. You worked hard to dig up those wild ginsengs, and they probably won't sell for much. Phones are expensive, costing thousands. I'll buy one myself after I find a job and earn some money!"
Chen Erzhu smiled and didn't say more.
After walking a bit further, they passed a lingerie store. Bai Yujie glanced inside, seeing the various styles and colors of bras and stockings, and her face turned red.
At this moment, Chen Erzhu mischievously said, "Sis, let's buy you some new lingerie later. I noticed your old ones are worn out!"
Bai Yujie's face flushed even more, and she glared at him, scolding, "What nonsense are you talking? When did you see my lingerie?"
"Just the day before yesterday. What, you don't remember?" Chen Erzhu teased.
Bai Yujie gave him a coquettish look, "You rascal, are you trying to take advantage of me?"
"No, I'm serious!" Chen Erzhu said earnestly, "I like red. I'll buy you red ones. Oh, and some black stockings. Your legs in black stockings... just thinking about it makes my nose bleed!"
Bai Yujie, furious, playfully punched Chen Erzhu a few times, and he quickly begged for mercy before she stopped.
However, her blushing, shy demeanor was quite captivating to Chen Erzhu. This young widow was truly exceptional, combining the shyness of a young girl with the charm of a mature woman.
What man in the world could resist such temptation?
But seeing Bai Yujie genuinely getting angry, Chen Erzhu didn't dare to push further.
Just then, they arrived at the entrance of the medicinal materials trading market, bustling with people and vehicles coming and going.
Bai Yujie curiously remarked, "This must be the place. So many people!"
"Of course, this is the busiest place in all of Huayun Town. Let's go, sis, let's head in!"