Chapter 980: Calculating Scholar 35

After that, Ye Qingtong began coming to Tang Wan’s house for lunch every single day.

Perhaps his stomach gradually got used to her cooking, because as long as he controlled how much he ate, he no longer suffered the same stomachache as the first time. This quietly relieved him.

Otherwise, if he had diarrhea every day, even with a strong body, he wouldn’t have been able to endure it.

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed. The house Ye Qingtong had been working on was finally completed. Starting tomorrow, he wouldn’t need to go to work anymore.

On his last day, the employer gave everyone a red envelope along with some wedding candy. After receiving his share, Ye Qingtong headed straight to Tang Wan’s house.

At the entrance, he happened to run into Li Fuze, who was just returning home.

Seeing him, Li Fuze greeted him with a faint expression. “Brother Ye, coming to see Wan Wan again?”

“Yes,” Ye Qingtong replied calmly. “The employer gave out some sweets. I brought them for Wan Wan.”

Li Fuze sneered inwardly.

This is Tang Wan’s taste? A countryside man who can only do rough labor for others?

He gave Ye Qingtong a slightly arrogant glance, then nodded. “I see. Then go ahead.”

With that, he turned and walked toward his own house, a mocking smile hidden in his eyes.

In two days, Tang Wan will be mine. Let’s see if you can still marry her then.

By now, Ah Huang was already familiar with Ye Qingtong’s visits. Hearing his voice, the dog rushed to the door and barked, alerting Tang Wan.

She quickly peeked out from inside. “Tong Tong, you’re here? Dinner is ready—do you want to eat?”

“Alright,” Ye Qingtong smiled. “I don’t have work tomorrow anyway, so it doesn’t matter if I stay a bit longer.”

“The house is finished?” Tang Wan asked.

“Mm.” He stepped forward and handed her the red envelope and sweets. “These are from the employer. For you.”

Tang Wan’s face immediately lit up with a bright smile. “Thank you, Tong Tong!”

The things themselves weren’t worth much, but the fact that he thought of her first made them precious.

Seeing her genuine happiness, Ye Qingtong felt a quiet sense of satisfaction.

Over the past half month, he had brought her small things every day—wildflowers picked by the roadside, fresh fruits from home. None of it was valuable, yet she accepted everything happily, never showing the slightest dislike.

That simple response gave him a deep sense of warmth and fulfillment.

The two soon sat down to eat together.

But just as they were midway through the meal, Li Fuze’s voice came from outside.

“Wan Wan!”

Tang Wan’s expression shifted slightly.

She narrowed her eyes, then quickly said to Ye Qingtong, “Tong Tong, go into my room first. Let me hear what he wants.”

For Li Fuze to come at this hour, it was unlikely he had good intentions.

Although Ye Qingtong wanted to stay openly, he still nodded and went into her room.

Tang Wan quickly put away his bowl and chopsticks just as Li Fuze stepped inside on his own.

Seeing that Ye Qingtong wasn’t there, Li Fuze finally relaxed a little.