Young Master Gao? Call me Little Grand Secretary!

After the Dragon Boat Festival, the weather got hotter and hotter, and the vegetables at home couldn't be stored for long.

Left with no other choice, Feng San Niang had to go out again. The men in the house could eat out, but she, a woman, couldn't do the same!

She didn't dare to go out early in the morning, but deliberately chose a time when the men were out working and the women were busy at home before she went out.

Seeing that only children were playing in the streets and alleys, Feng Sanniang breathed a sigh of relief. She was really afraid of those old women who talked nonsense. Last time, someone secretly asked her if that Instructor Lin looked strong and handsome!

Feng Sanniang was almost mortified! She was a respectable woman from a respectable family!

Taking advantage of the fewer people around, Feng San Niang quickened her pace, hurriedly walked across the street in front of the door, and turned into the alley. Although it was a longer route, it was secluded and less crowded, which would make her feel more at ease.

After walking a few hurried steps, she suddenly slowed down. This was the place where she had encountered those ruffians last time. Suddenly, she remembered the way the scholar had desperately protected her, and Feng San Niang felt a warmth in her heart.

She still remembered the look in the scholar's eyes, which made her feel a little smug. She never thought that at her age, she could still be mistaken for a young girl. If only she hadn't gotten married...

Feng San Niang quickly shook her head, dismissing the thought, feeling ashamed. She was a respectable woman!

Blushing, she hurriedly walked out of the alley, but suddenly stopped. At the opposite alley entrance, a young man dressed as a scholar was looking around. It was none other than the scholar who had saved her that day.

"What are you doing here?" Feng Sanniang hesitated for a moment, but still went up to greet her.

The scholar's eyes lit up noticeably when he saw her, and he stammered, "I...I'm here...to visit relatives..."

Feng Sanniang smiled and said, "I see you're looking around, can't find your relatives' houses? I know this area well, tell me the names, and I'll take you there!"

The scholar was speechless, his face turning bright red, and he stammered, "I...I...came to see you..."

"What do you want with me?" Feng San Niang's face immediately turned cold!

Gao Zhao cursed inwardly that this woman was truly ungrateful; as soon as she heard that someone else was interested in her, she immediately stopped treating her like a human being!

Therefore, being a simp is destined to end badly!

But I'm going to be it today!

I'm just a pure and innocent little simp!

Gao Zhao, looking embarrassed, pulled a gold hairpin from his pocket and said shyly, "I saw this at a gold shop and thought it would suit you, so I bought it to give to you!"

Feng San Niang's eyes widened in disbelief. The two wings on the hairpin swayed back and forth, making her heart flutter and her heart race. However, she quickly came to her senses and waved her hands repeatedly, saying, "This is too precious, I can't accept it!"

"But it suits you perfectly!" Gao Zhao said sincerely, "You deserve the best things in the world!"

Upon hearing this, Feng San Niang felt a jolt in her heart, turned around and ran forward, ignoring the scholar's calls from behind!

As she ran, tears began to stream down her face. One person said she deserved the best, while another told her she had to sneak around when she went out, afraid to even lift her head...

No wonder people say that getting married is like being reborn a second time; clearly, I didn't get a good one either time...

Gao Zhao stood there, watching her back, smiled coldly, put the hairpin into his pocket, and turned to leave.

It'll be soon!

With his youth, wealth, and the nickname "Big Cannon," is it really that hard to choose between him and the skinny, chick-like Sun Yuan?

Oh, sister-in-law, I've been so worried about you!

Now even physical appearance has been sacrificed!

He turned around and took another look at the gambling game that Zhang San and his friends had set up. Sun Yuan had already taken the bait and was shouting "Big!" and "Small!" with a radiant face. He had clearly won a lot!

Zhang San saw Gao Zhao, nodded knowingly, and then pulled Sun Yuan aside, saying, "Brother Sun, that's enough, it's time to stop!"

Sun Yuan turned his head and laughed, "I'm on a winning streak, let's play two more rounds!"

Zhang San frowned, shook his head, and said, "You forgot what I told you: a little gambling is harmless fun, but know when to stop!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Yuan smiled sheepishly, realizing he had gotten carried away. He quickly stopped, apologized to everyone, and left with Zhang San. As they walked, he was still somewhat unwilling, repeatedly saying that his luck was just right.

Zhang San sighed and said seriously, "Gamblers never end well. In the end, they lose even their humanity! Brother Sun, we need to stay clear-headed, know when to quit while we're ahead, and stop when we've won enough. You only know that you're on a winning streak right now, but you don't realize that things will turn around when they reach their extreme. By then, it will be too late to back out!"

Sun Yuan nodded, thinking that Zhang San, though unassuming in appearance, was very wise and spoke with great wisdom. He felt like a wise man living in seclusion in the city, and he even wanted to write an article about him!

The two reached a fork in the road ahead, and Zhang San cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Brother Sun, farewell, see you tomorrow! By the way, you won money today, why not buy some gifts for your wife at home, so she can share your joy!"

Sun Yuan felt that what was said made sense. After saying goodbye, he saw a very exquisite wooden hairpin at a street stall. He thought that his wife would like it, so he bought it and went home happily.

"Third Sister, look what I bought for you!" Sun Yuan shouted excitedly as soon as he entered the door.

Feng Sanniang, who was sitting in front of the bronze mirror lost in thought, was startled awake by the sound and hurriedly went out to greet them.

"Do you like it?" Sun Yuan asked with a smile as he put the wooden hairpin in her hair.

"Yes, I like it!" Feng Sanniang forced a smile and nodded gently.

"I'm glad you like it!" Sun Yuan didn't notice her odd behavior at all and walked into the inner room on his own. "I'm going to write something. You can rest first!"

Feng Sanniang watched as she entered the room, then sat down in front of the dressing table, pulled out a wooden hairpin, and played with it in her hand.

The wooden hairpin was beautiful, with exquisite patterns. In the past, she would have been delighted, but today, the image of that trembling golden hairpin suddenly appeared in her mind.

She didn't consider herself a materialistic person; she didn't dislike wooden hairpins because of their expensive ornaments... right, it was because of the phrase, "You deserve the best things in the world!"

Feng San Niang fell into a daze again. She was a little worried. What if she encountered that scholar again tomorrow and he pestered her again?

I am a respectable and virtuous woman!

With something on her mind, she couldn't sleep well all night. When she woke up, Sun Yuan had already left. Feng San Niang sat alone for a while, then quietly went out the door.

As she entered the alley, she felt a little nervous, hoping that she wouldn't run into the scholar again today, lest any trouble arise.

Finally emerging from the alley, Feng San Niang breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing that the alley was empty. Then, looking around, she felt a deep emptiness in her heart.

Why haven't you come?

In the corner, Gao Zhao looked at the dejected Feng Sanniang, then turned to Li Si and said, "Let Zhang San close the net!"