Jiang Yourning studied Qing Qianxue, whose aloofness had faded considerably, and instinctively took two quick steps back, eyeing him suspiciously.
What kind of filthy-rich talk was that?
Young man, I don't think we're anywhere near that close, are we?
Spit it out! Are you scheming something involving me?
Listening to Jiang Yourning's jumble of thoughts, Qing Qianxue raised his eyes to her indifferently. "I simply feel that you resemble my younger sister a little, and would like to be your friend."
Jiang Yourning shuddered despite herself and immediately held out her hand. "Please don't. I can't afford that. The storybook plus compensation for my emotional distress-ten copper coins."
First a friend, then a little sister, and finally his precious darling.
You little rascal~ So that's what you're scheming?
Don't think being handsome gives you a license to act like a creep!
I'm a woman determined to become the richest person in the Yu Kingdom. You can't buy me off with these petty favors. Dream on!
Qing Qianxue's brows knitted slightly, and a helpless look crossed his face as he watched Jiang Yourning.
She didn't look very old. Why was her little head filled with such nonsense all day long?
Qing Qianxue decided to try one last time. "Are you sure? I thought Sixth Miss Jiang was beautiful and kindhearted, and intended to offer ten thousand taels of gold to become your friend. Since you're unwilling, forget it."
"Master! What are your orders?"
The girl before him abandoned her upright demeanor, cupped her hands, and smiled at Qing Qianxue with a hint of flattery in her eyes.
Now this works.
Making friends with a moneybags has always been my dream.
Especially since... I've been a little strapped for cash lately.
Thinking of her precariously low points, which she had been unable