Upon hearing that Ye Zi’an was reluctant to part with her, Yang Chuxia’s eyes immediately brimmed with laughter.
"Xiaxia’s smile is so beautiful!" Ye Zi’an couldn’t help but exclaim when he saw her laughter.
At this, Yang Chuxia laughed even more cheerfully.
Somehow, her mind couldn’t help but recall that incident with Yang Lichun. Tentatively, she asked, "Brother An, don’t you think I’m too fiery? I often hear people whispering in the village that I was too hard on Yang Lichun. But as soon as I approach, they shut up."
As she spoke, Yang Chuxia pouted, and her beautiful eyes unconsciously filled with fierceness.
"Hmm, Xiaxia is indeed quite fiery!" Ye Zi’an wanted to laugh at her expression, but his face remained mostly serious.
When Yang Chuxia heard this, her face drooped a little.
"Yes, but..." Ye Zi’an paused before continuing, "I like Xiaxia just , fiery and capable, intelligent! It’s true that you have a strong personality! A strong personality might not matter around here, but it could put you at a disadvantage in other places. However, don’t worry, I’ll always be there to back you up."
"Hehe, Brother An! It’s great to have you!"
"You know, Xiaxia," Ye Zi’an said in a low voice, "I was originally just planning to honor my father’s dying wish and continue pursuing a career as a scholar. But after achieving my goal, I would have returned to the countryside to live a quiet life as a farmer. Now my plans have changed; I want to become a Cultivated Talent, then a Recommended Man, and participate in the spring exams to join the civil service and climb the ranks step by step. Xiaxia is capable yet has a stubborn personality, necessitating a supporter. Instead of relying on someone else’s help, why not create our own support?"
Yang Chuxia felt her eyes warm and her heart sweet while listening to these words, as if she had been drinking jars of sugar water, almost drowning in it.
Ye Zi’an sighed again, "I never want Xiaxia to feel wronged. As our business grows, we will inevitably encounter some problems. There are too many people with connections in Great Zhou. As Xiaxia’s future husband, I must strive to provide a safe haven for you. Besides, with Xiaxia being so outstanding, I must work hard to stand by your side."
"Stinky Brother An!" Yang Chuxia sniffled, "Why are you saying all this? You almost made me cry."
When Ye Zi’an saw Yang Chuxia’s reddened eyes, he gently rubbed the corner of her eye and said, "If people saw Xiaxia , I’m afraid it would shock many villagers."
"Hmph, it’s all your fault! Talking about all this, intentionally trying to move me!" Yang Chuxia deliberately slapped Ye Zi’an’s hand as she spoke.
As she said this, Yang Chuxia kept despising herself internally for becoming so melodramatic and useless, easily moved to the verge of tears by such things.
"Yes, yes, it’s all my fault!" In the face of Yang Chuxia, Ye Zi’an was always so patient and gentle.
Upon hearing this, Yang Chuxia glanced at him sideways. Seeing Ye Zi’an still smiling and looking at her tenderly, she suddenly stood on her tiptoes and hugged his neck, "Brother An!"
However, as she took the initiative to throw herself into his embrace, she couldn’t help but grumble internally that this boy had really grown taller. To hug him, she had to stand on her tiptoes quite high.