Husbands Seeking Love

Chapter 28

“Little Sister of the Ruan family.” Yu Lian Hua pushed away the two men and yelled at the boatman: “Row over there, hurry and row over there. That person is my friend.”

“You, a destitute ghost, has such a wealthy friend? Who are you trying to fool?” The brothel owner aboard the ship walked over, his two whiskers above his lips quivering with each word: “This old father doesn’t care who your friend is. First pay the cost of the flower wine and then if you want to die, no one will block your path.”

“What kind of words are you speaking? Cough, cough. That person really is my friend.” Yu Lian Hua was extremely embarrassed over him calling her a destitute ghost and badgering her money, especially since all of this was seen and heard by Ruan Zhu. She quickly counted out several copper coins from her bag and handed them over.

The two boats approached each other and Yu Lian Hua climbed aboard the decorated pleasure boat but was directly stopped by Nuan Chun, who held out a basin full of water: “Our family’s miss is most peeved when others are not clean. Madam Yu has touched and fondled the dirty things of those lowly men. Troubling Madam to please wash cleanly before coming over.”

Yu Lian Hua flushed and could only squat next to the basin, carefully washing her hands before picking up a towel by the side to wipe them clean.

Nuan Chun waited until she had finished before coldly carrying the basin with the towel to the side of the ship. Lifting both arms, he threw everything into the river. The water basin floated on top of the water surface for a while before sinking. Only the towel was still faintly visible, bobbing up and down.

Ruan Zhu massaged her temples. Really now, wasn’t this exactly environmental pollution? She had only instructed Nuan Qing to throw everything away after Yu Lian Hua had finished washing, but she hadn’t said to throw it in the river, ah!

The boatman repeatedly stamped his feet and could only sigh in pity. That water basin was made of copper. Selling it would have been enough to buy over ten catties of rice!

Yu Lian Hua awkwardly laughed: “Little Sister Ruan, I trust you have been well since we last met, ya? Hehe, ever since that day, Older Sister has actually really wanted to see you again.” It would be foolish if she didn’t look for an opportunity to curry favor with wealthy people. She did not miss her. She missed the shiny silver in her bag.

How could Ruan Zhu not know this? Pointing towards the ship’s hold, she said: “Please, have a seat inside.”

Yu Lian Hua followed behind Ruan Zhu as they entered the decorated pleasure boat and into the gorgeously arranged interior. The cups, plates, and other utensils were all elegantly molded and beautifully painted. With one glance, it was obvious that these were produced by famous kilns where any product of theirs if sold, would be enough to buy several bolts of the highest quality silk. She lowered her head to look at the shabby silk jacket on her body and then looked at the other party. Even the other’s servants were dressed more dignified than herself. Her expression became all the more solemn and cautious.

Ruan Zhu ordered Nuan Qing to serve two cups of iced strawberry juice. After a while, the drinks were placed on the table. Yu Lian Hua drank a sip and smacked her lips in satisfaction: “This chilled soup is so delicious. I wonder how it was created?”

Nuan Qing gave a puchi of laughter, his face extremely disdainful. Seeing his own Miss give him a meaningful glance, he respectfully bowed and exited the ship’s hold. Seeing Nuan Chun, he whispered: “That woman really feels no shame. Who does she think she is, ah? Daring to call herself ‘older sister’ and calling our family’s Miss ‘little sister’. It really makes one infuriated.”

Nuan Chun pulled him to the side: “If these words were to be heard by others, us brothers would be mocked for throwing away our Miss’s face. Don’t say such foolish things in the future.”