Quick Transmigration: The Control Group in Sweet Novels

Qi Yang opened her mouth, about to refuse, when Brother Liu, who had been silent, suddenly wiped his face and mustered his courage to say, "Miss Qi Yang, let me take you back to your residence."

Qi Yang was taken aback.

"I have a cart with an oilcloth on it." He blushed slightly and added, "You won't get wet."

Before Qi Yang could reply, Zhou clapped her hands, her eyes narrowing into slits with laughter, "That's great! You two can chat on the way."

Qi Yang glanced at her mother, then at Brother Liu, who was anxiously waiting for her reply, and remained silent for a moment.

A thought suddenly occurred to her: perfect, she could explain it to him on the way, saving her mother from having to relay messages and causing unnecessary trouble.

With that in mind, Qi Yang agreed, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Liu."

The three people present were overjoyed when she agreed.

Zhou packed a bag of freshly made scallion pancakes for her daughter and forced a few boiled eggs into it, while muttering to herself that she should ask Brother Liu to take care of her on the way. Brother Liu readily agreed.

Qi Yang couldn't refuse, so she had no choice but to take it all.

Brother Liu's cart was parked outside the courtyard gate, covered with a clean oilcloth and a slightly worn mattress, so it wasn't uncomfortable to sit on.

The cart wobbled and swayed onto the road.

Seeing Zhou Shi and Qi He standing at the door, looking reluctant to part, Qi Yang's heart softened. "You two should go back quickly, it's raining and chilly outside."

The wheels rolled and churned on the muddy road, gradually moving away from the village.

Brother Liu walked beside the cart, holding the handlebars with one hand. Qi Yang held an umbrella for him. After hesitating for a moment, she spoke, "Brother Liu."

The girl's soft voice came through the rain, and Brother Liu blushed again. "Hmm?"

"I'm a straightforward person, please don't take offense." Qi Yang looked at him, her voice calm. "I'm currently working at the Marquis's residence, and the master treats me well. I don't have any plans to get married yet. As for my mother... she's the one who's anxious."

Brother Liu paused slightly, then resumed his normal pace. He walked silently for about ten steps, and Qi Yang, thinking he was unhappy, was about to say something to lighten the mood when he suddenly spoke.

"I know."

Qi Yang was stunned: "You knew?"

"Hmm... I can tell." Brother Liu lowered his head slightly, seemingly a little disappointed, but he still didn't say anything harsh to her. "I know you don't want to get married right now. I just wanted to see you. It just so happens that your Ahe said your roof is leaking, so this is convenient. You don't need to feel burdened."

The cart creaked and groaned as it moved along.

Qi Yang suddenly didn't know what to say. She pursed her lips and finally said sincerely, "Thank you, Brother Liu."

"Oh, no need to thank me." Brother Liu was a little embarrassed.

After walking for a while, they arrived at the city gate, where the two of them went to the Yong'an Marquis's residence in silence.

As soon as Qi Yangfang got off the cart, she heard his voice again, which was somewhat serious, "Miss Ayang, I know you don't want to right now, and I won't force you, but... I can wait."

Qi Yang looked at him, her lips moved, and she wanted to refuse, "Actually, it's not necessary."

Before she could finish speaking, Brother Liu immediately interrupted her, saying firmly, "It's alright, this is my own insistence, you don't need to try to persuade me."

The words of refusal were about to be uttered again when Brother Liu suddenly raised his hand and touched her forehead. Before Qi Yang could react, she saw him pluck a leaf from his own head.

After pinching it off, Brother Liu seemed to realize what he had just done. His face turned red, "Miss A-Yang, I... I saw a leaf on your head and... I offended you without thinking."

After he finished speaking haltingly, Qi Yang couldn't help but burst out laughing when she saw his blank expression.

The girl's doe-like eyes curved into crescents, and her rosy lips curved slightly upward. The surroundings were filled with the noisy sound of rain, but he seemed to hear nothing. He stared blankly at the girl's smiling face until a voice rang out, pulling his attention back.

"Brother Liu, Brother Liu?"

Brother Liu snapped out of his daze. "Hmm?"

Qi Yang said curiously, "I said I was going back to the manor, so you should go back early too. Thank you for taking me back today."

Brother Liu quickly waved his hand, "It's nothing, it's nothing, you don't need to be so polite with me."

Only after Qi Yang's figure disappeared outside the mansion did Brother Liu turn and leave.

On the other side, Qi Yang ran into Cheng An as soon as she entered the gate. The two went back to the courtyard together. Qi Yang said goodbye to him and was about to go back to rest when she realized that she had taken the day off and didn't need to go on duty anymore.

Cheng'an called out to her.

He moved his lips a few times, "You should still go and visit the deceased son."

Qi Yang raised an eyebrow. "Did the young master call for me?"

"Yes." Cheng'an lied with a straight face, "And for some reason, the young master is in a bad mood today, so be careful when you go."

After saying that, he left as if he were fleeing.

Qi Yang was left looking completely bewildered.

Qi Yang had taken care of Shen Hengzhi for several days and had gotten to know him quite well. She knew that he was probably in the study at this time. Seeing Cheng An's flustered appearance, she went to the study without even changing her clothes.

As soon as she got closer, Qi Yang felt a chill.

The windows in the study were wide open, and a cold wind accompanied by piercing raindrops poured in, making the room feel desolate.

Shen Hengzhi sat behind his desk, a book in his hand, but his gaze was fixed on the window, where rain slanted in.

"Your Highness, it's windy and rainy today; you're likely to catch a cold. Please close the door quickly."

For the sake of the leader's health, Qi Yang closed the window and poured a cup of hot tea, placing it beside him.

The other party remained silent throughout.

Cheng'an said the Crown Prince was calling her, so why is he ignoring her now?

The thought flashed through Qi Yang's mind for a moment. She assumed that Shen Hengzhi was focused on studying and dared not disturb him. After putting down her teacup, she wanted to retreat to the side and wait quietly, waiting for her master to finish studying so he could give her instructions.

The room was quiet, with only the sound of the wind rattling the windowpanes and the sound of rain.

Qi Yang waited for him for a long time, but he didn't say anything. She secretly raised her eyes to look at him. He was wearing a moon-white straight robe as always, with his hair half tied up, which made his face look even colder and more indifferent.

Cheng'an was right; the young master didn't seem to be in a good mood today.

"A-Yang," he suddenly called out.

Qi Yang was startled and quickly replied, "This servant is here."

Shen Hengzhi raised his eyes, his eyes reddening for some reason, and he gazed silently at the girl's figure.

I heard you went home today.

Qi Yang nodded. "Yes."

Shen Hengzhi remained silent.

She thought for a moment and added, "The roof of my house was leaking, so I rushed back. Luckily, my neighbor helped fix it."

"Neighbors?" Shen Hengzhi's voice lingered on the word lightly, devoid of any emotion.

The atmosphere in the room grew increasingly somber. Qi Yang held her breath slightly, unable to understand what was wrong with that statement.