Lord Nie, Do You Dare to Bet?

Madam Nie's face darkened as she said:

Zhou Wanwan, why did you lie to me?

Since you came to our Nie Residence, we have been treating you very well, just in case you have been mistreated here.

"What are you up to by spouting nonsense here?"

Madam Nie was very concerned about her reputation, so Zhou Wanwan looked at her pitifully and said, "Yes, I'm doing quite well here. I have to thank Madam Nie for taking care of me."

Madam Nie laughed and said, "See? This child never tells the truth, so you all need to be careful not to be fooled by her."

Gu Sinian walked over, looked at Zhou Wanwan, and said, "Wanwan, you're coming home with me today."

Zhou Qingyan, Zhou Qingchen, and Zhou Qinghe all stood in front of Zhou Wanwan.

Zhou Qingyan looked at Madam Nie and said, "I didn't expect the Nie Family to imprison a child. Now we're taking my sister back."

Lord Nie walked in from outside and said:

"How dare you! Your Zhou Family is incredibly audacious."

I did invite Zhou Wanwan, but that was because she said something she shouldn't have.

She must stay here and reflect on her actions until she admits her mistake.

Zhou Qingyan looked at Lord Nie and said, "What if it really could yield two or three thousand catties per mu?"

Lord Nie said, "Then I will definitely report this matter to the court and personally apologize to Zhou Wanwan."

Zhou Wanwan looked at Lord Nie and said:

In front of so many people.

Lord Nie also told me, if the yield is really two or three thousand catties per mu, how will you make amends?

Surely we can't just make things up without proof? I trust Lord Nie wouldn't let me suffer a loss!

Nie Shi'an never expected Zhou Wanwan to dare to make such outrageous remarks. He sneered and said:

"Someone, bring me pen and ink!"

Today, in front of so many noble people from the capital, I hereby enter into a contract with you.

If you can truly grow crops that yield two to three thousand catties per mu, I, Nie Shi'an, will bestow upon you ten thousand taels of gold and ten chests of jewels.

In addition, I will give you a superior residence.

Not only that, I will also bow deeply and apologize to you in front of everyone.

He personally wrote a memorial to the court, reporting all your merits and requesting a generous reward for you!

After saying that, he looked coldly at Zhou Wanwan and said, "But if you can't do it, what will you give me in return?"

Zhou Wanwan smiled and said, "If I lose, I will compensate you with three times the amount of gold, jewels, and a mansion, and I will publicly confess my guilt and let you do whatever you want with me!"

Madam Shen lowered her voice and said worriedly, "Wanwan, this bet of yours is too big. Think it over!"

Lu Lan, standing to the side, said with a sarcastic tone:

"Zhou Wanwan, you really don't know your place. You're just a peasant girl, yet you dare to make such a ridiculous bet?"

I'd like to see how you'll compensate me and how you'll clean up the mess!

Madam Nie's tone was full of disdain:

"To try and compete with the Nie Family in terms of wealth is like throwing an egg against a rock; it's utterly overestimating their own abilities."

I advise you to back down now, so you don't lose face and embarrass yourself in public.

Zhou Wanwan smiled slightly and said, "Lord Nie, are you willing to bet?"

Nie Shi'an hadn't expected Zhou Wanwan to be so bold. He directly wrote down the contract, saying, "What's there to be afraid of betting on?"

After the two signed and sealed the document, Shen Congrong chuckled, "This little fox is up to her old tricks again."

Shen Congrong now knows what kind of person Zhou Wanwan is—a wolf in sheep's clothing.

The contract was quickly written, and Zhou Wanwan carefully put it away, saying:

"In that case, Lord Nie won't throw me back into jail, will he?"

"These past two days in jail have been worse than death; I haven't even had any food."

Nie Shi'an flicked his sleeves and said, "Alright, I'll have someone arrange accommodations for you."

Zhou Wanwan nodded in satisfaction and said:

"By the way, I took in a servant in prison named Xiao Che."

Surely Lord Nie wouldn't make things difficult for him?

Nie Shi'an looked at her and said, "Heh! You're quite something! Take it if you want!"

He looked coldly at Xiao Che; naturally, Xiao Che could not be allowed to live.

After Lord Nie left, Madam Nie said:

Alright, now that we're all gathered here, let's make sure we eat and drink well.

A simple meal has been prepared, please come this way!

Madam Nie really went all out this time. Looking at Shen Yunshu, she said, "Yunshu, it's been so long! Your brother Nie Feng has been saying he wants to play with you!"

Shen Yunshu replied calmly, "I'm not familiar with him."

Madam Nie coughed and said:

You two used to play together a lot when you were little!

Nie Feng, aren't you coming over here? You're always thinking about Yunshu, why are you acting like you're mute now?

Zhou Wanwan rushed to Shen Yunshu's side and said, "Sister Yunshu, I missed you so much!"

Shen Yunshu pinched her cheek and said, "Wanwan, how come you've lost so much weight? Have you not been eating properly?"

Zhou Wanwan waved to her brothers and said, "Brothers, come here! This is Sister Yunshu, she's beautiful and kind-hearted."

Zhou Qingyan, Zhou Qingchen, Zhou Qinghe, and Gu Sinian all walked over. Shen Yunshu blushed and said, "Wanwan, why did you call your brothers over?"

"Hehe, isn't this just to get to know you? My brothers are all quite accomplished; they're both scholars."

"Gu Sinian is number one! My eldest brother is engaged to Su Zhixia, and my second and third brothers are still single," Zhou Wanwan introduced.

Shen Yunshu blushed and said shyly, "What are you saying!"

Zhou Wanwan took her hand and said, "My second brother likes Feng Yueyao, but Sinian and my third brother don't have girlfriends. Which one do you like?"

Gu Sinian paused for a moment, glared at her, and turned to leave.

Zhou Wanwan chased after him and asked, "Brother Sinian, what's wrong? Why did you run away when you saw me?"

Gu Sinian's face darkened, and she said coldly, "My marriage is none of your business."

This was the first time Zhou Wanwan had seen Gu Sinian get angry. She tried to appease him, saying, "Brother Sinian, I was wrong. I won't stand up for you anymore. Please don't be angry. Aren't we good friends?"

Gu Sinian snorted and said, "Zhou Wanwan, you're not allowed to arrange a marriage for me, understand?"

Zhou Wanwan looked at him and said:

"Brother Sinian, which girl have you taken a fancy to?"

"We have such a good relationship, why didn't you tell me?"

Gu Sinian sighed and said, "My studies are my priority right now, I'm not thinking about these things."

Zhou Wanwan nodded and said:

"It is indeed a bit too small. You might find something better when you go to Bianjing."

I've just found a suitable young lady and wanted to introduce her to you."

Gu Sinian took a deep breath and asked, "Are you a matchmaker?"

Zhou Wanwan chuckled and said:

"That... does seem like a matchmaker, huh!"

But I still care about my own brother; I wouldn't care about anyone else!

Gu Sinian said helplessly, "Fine! Whatever makes you happy."

When Zhou Wanwan returned, she saw Zhou Qingchen standing next to Shen Yunshu with a flushed face.

Shen Yunshu was a year older than him. He blushed and asked, "Sister Yunshu, what do you usually like to do?"