After wearing it: I traded a pig for a man.

"Is this... your family's oxcart?" she asked in surprise.

Jiang Yun Ning nodded: "Yes. My family often delivers vegetables to restaurants in town, and having an oxcart makes it convenient."

She deliberately told these things to Old Lady Zhang, just to let her know that although Wang Qingqing's family members were from the village, their lives were no worse than those of people living in the town.

Sure enough, the disdain on Grandma Zhang's face vanished instantly, replaced by a warm smile: "Oh dear, it's still early, why are you in such a hurry? Stay and have some food before you go."

"Next time," Jiang Yun Ning said, lifting her leg to sit on the oxcart.

Looking at Daya, who was so thin she was practically skin and bones, she couldn't help but say, "Daya, you need to eat properly. Look how thin you are. If you've gained weight next time I come to see you, I'll reward you with ten coins."

Daya was still a little afraid of her, so she just clung to Wang Qingqing's leg and peeked at her with one eye.

Grandma Zhang's eyes gleamed with greed as she hurriedly replied, "Da Ya is a picky eater, otherwise how could she be so thin? Don't worry, next time you come, Da Ya will definitely gain weight."

Jiang Yun Ning didn't respond, but she knew that for those ten coins, Old Lady Zhang would make sure Daya had a full meal.

"Sister Qingqing, Jiang Che and I are leaving now. If you encounter any problems, come find me. I know some officials in the county town."

Upon hearing this, Old Lady Zhang's smiling lips froze for a moment.

Why did she feel that Jiang Yun Ning was threatening her?

"Okay." Wang Qingqing's eyes filled with tears. But she didn't believe that Jiang Yunning really knew any government officials, and thought that she was just trying to scare Old Lady Zhang to help her.

The oxcart had already gone far away, but Jiang Yun Ning was still somewhat downcast, remaining silent.

Jiang Che was a little unaccustomed to her quietness. Just as he was about to speak, something suddenly exploded in his mind.

Why was he so concerned about Jiang Yun Ning's mood? Did he want to comfort her just because she seemed unhappy?

Could it be that his subconscious desire to avoid Jiang Yun Ning these past few days is simply because he has subconsciously sensed a change in his feelings for Jiang Yun Ning?

Jiang Che was stunned.

This realization left him somewhat bewildered, yet he also felt that it seemed to make sense.

Unaware of the situation, Jiang Yuning was still lamenting that once a woman has a child, she will sacrifice her entire life.

"Jiang Che," she said, frowning, "if a divorce would allow you to take Daya with you, would Qingqing agree to a divorce?"

Receiving no response, Jiang Yun Ning shifted her position and sat down next to him. She then patted him on the shoulder.

"Hmm?" Jiang Che's eyes showed a hint of panic, and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily. "What's wrong?"

Jiang Yunning puffed out her cheeks and said sullenly, "Do you think all women stop caring about their own feelings after having children? They only care about their children."

Jiang Che lowered his eyes slightly, unsure how to answer.

"Would I feel the same way if I had a child?" Jiang Yun Ning began to ponder this question.

To be honest, she was afraid that she would become like that in the future.

What's even more frightening is that when you actually become that kind of person, you don't feel there's anything wrong with it.

Jiang Che shook his head: "No."

At this moment, he was certain that he had developed romantic feelings for Jiang Yun Ning.

Specifically, from what point did the dislike turn into liking?

He wasn't quite sure either.

All he knows is that every time he recalls the time in the deep mountains when Jiang Yun Ning held his head and fed him water with her mouth.

Despite his somewhat obsessive-compulsive disorder, he felt no disgust or aversion whatsoever.

There was only shyness about intimate acts, and also deep anxiety.

He worried that he was just a sinner with lost memories, unable to give Jiang Yun Ning a good future.

So when he woke up, he instinctively wanted to avoid her.

"Why not?" Jiang Yun Ning tilted her head, somewhat puzzled.

Having confirmed his feelings, Jiang Che no longer dodged the question, looking directly into her eyes: "Because you are special."

If he and Jiang Yuning had a child, he would definitely put Jiang Yuning before the child.

Thinking about this, he suddenly felt a little embarrassed. He had just confirmed his feelings, and he didn't even know if Jiang Yun Ning liked him back, yet he had already started fantasizing about the future.

Jiang Che, you really are... shameless.

He pursed his lips, coughed lightly to cover his embarrassment, and tried to change the subject: "If you're worried about Daya, we can visit her more often in the future. Or, we can report it to the authorities; child abuse is a serious offense."

However, the villagers were not very clear about this law, and most parents did not value girls much, so no one cared whether a girl was doing well or not.

"Really?" Jiang Yun Ning's eyes lit up for a moment: "Then next time I'll tell Sister Qing Qing, and we'll see what she decides in the end."

Jiang Che nodded.

He could also see that Wang Qingqing was afraid to divorce because she was afraid that Old Lady Zhang would hold onto Daya. If he could resolve Daya's problem, Wang Qingqing might be able to stand up for herself for once.

Jiang Yun Ning suddenly looked up, a mischievous smile playing on her lips: "Are you trying to comfort me?"

She leaned closer to Jiang Che, bumped her shoulder against his, and said teasingly, "I didn't know our Jiang Che could comfort people like that."

Jiang Che felt that his thoughts had been discovered, and he immediately felt embarrassed with nowhere to hide.

But he did not shy away. Instead, he raised his head and looked directly into Jiang Yun Ning's eyes, nodding firmly.

Such a straightforward response surprised Jiang Yun Ning, who was usually shameless.

She blinked slowly, her brows furrowing in confusion.

Why did she feel that Jiang Che's skin seemed thicker now? He wasn't as easily embarrassed as when he first arrived.

It's not fun anymore when you don't see the innocent boy blushing.

"Let's go pick up Anhe directly," Jiang Yun Ning said, swinging her dangling legs. "Then we'll go to Doctor Li's place; we need to buy some ingredients for making soap..."

Listening to the incessant chatter in his ear, Jiang Che suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of peace.

Although he didn't know who he was or what kind of life he had lived before.

But none of that matters now.

The important thing is that he's made up his mind that he wants to stay by Jiang Yun Ning's side for the rest of his life.

However, he is still unsure whether Jiang Yun Ning likes him too.

Unaware of the truth, Jiang Yun Ning was secretly delighted, believing that Jiang Che's comforting her meant that the chapter about her causing Jiang Che's injury was over.

When they arrived in town, it was still early, so the two went to Huichuntang and bought a lot of soapberry and osmanthus from Li Langzhong, as well as a lot of angelica and poria.

Just as Jiang Yuning finished loading the car and was about to leave, he saw a woman carrying a basket full of magnolia fruits.

Iced jelly!

She jumped off the carriage in a flash and then climbed inside.

Jiang Che was startled by her sudden movement.

"This is used infrequently, so I won't accept it for now," Doctor Li waved his hand.

The woman looked somewhat disappointed, and just as she stepped out the door, Jiang Yun Ning stopped her: "Sister, how much are these? Sell them to me."

The woman's face lit up with joy. "Sister, there are ten catties in here. It's two coins a catty, so just give me eighteen coins."

Jiang Yun Ning nodded, gave the money, and placed the basket on the oxcart.

"Why did you buy these wooden buns?" Jiang Che asked, puzzled.

"Wooden buns?" Jiang Yun Ning was excited when she heard the name and glanced at the plump little round balls in the basket.

It does look quite like a small steamed bun.

"I'll make you something delicious when we get home." She rummaged through the magnolia fruits in the basket; most of them were female fruits with slightly bulging bottoms, perfect for making ice jelly.

They soon arrived at Qingshan Academy, where the two waited for Jiang Anhe to come out.

Strangely, the little guy who usually runs out early hasn't come out today.

Almost everyone in the college had left, and there wasn't a soul in sight.