It was originally fine to add contact information, as Ye Tiancheng had no ulterior motives towards her. After all, Hou Qing’er was waiting for him in the village.
Compared to Hou Qing’er, who was like a lotus emerging from water, Ye Tiancheng found Wang Xiaomiao a bit too sweet. However, considering Wang Zhuang was not too far from his village, building connections was important, and Wang Xiaomiao might be useful someday.
"No, thank you."
"Please, just add me as a contact. I won't bother you."
The fat man watched enviously. The fact that the beautiful Hou Mingzhu was so persistent in asking for his contact information fully demonstrated Ye Tiancheng's strong personal charm.
"Alright then."
Upon receiving permission, Wang Xiaomiao happily took Ye Tiancheng's newly bought phone and dialed her own number. Throughout the process, she exuded an air of infatuation.
"I'm leaving then. Let's meet up another day."
After finishing, Wang Xiaomiao reluctantly departed, her eyes constantly fixed on Ye Tiancheng's face, as if she had many unspoken feelings.
After she left, the fat man cast an envious glance at Ye Tiancheng.
"Brother Ye, earlier at the market, I saw you chatting happily with Miss Su Muxian, the daughter of the richest man, and now you've completely charmed the village flower, Wang Xiaomiao. What unique charisma do you possess? A handsome face alone shouldn't be enough, right? Are there any women nowadays who don't love money!"
"I'm not too sure myself."
The Ye Tiancheng of the past could talk eloquently, but now he felt indifferent to these fleeting affections, considering them mere impulses.
"Alright, it seems you don't plan to say. But that's fine. Brother Ye will surely tell me in the future. I'll be waiting for your guidance."
Yan Dazhuang was filled with anticipation for his future life following Ye Tiancheng. However, spiritual nourishment alone wouldn't suffice; his stomach was growling. His current physique wasn't for nothing; it was a result of eating a lot.
"Brother Ye, I'm a bit hungry. Shall we go eat? I've been craving barbecue for a long time, but I don't have money."
"You need to lose weight, or your body won't hold up. Don't eat junk food. Come back with me and eat home-cooked meals."
Although the fat man had many flaws, one good thing about him was his obedience. Ye Tiancheng said east, and he wouldn't say west.
They walked back to Dahe Village together. As soon as they entered the house, they were greeted by the aroma of food.
Hou Qing'er had been waiting for a long time. As soon as Ye Tiancheng entered, she took his coat, acting like a devoted wife.
"You must be exhausted today, right? I've been very worried about you."
Ye Tiancheng had already made arrangements with his money on the way. Hou Qing'er's father had been taken away. This time, even the town hospital wouldn't suffice; he was going directly to a big city for surgery.
Hou Qing'er, who had been confined, was finally released. Ye Tiancheng had also arranged for plenty of meat, vegetables, and seafood to be bought, so upon returning home, they could enjoy a warm meal.
"I'm fine. How is your father's condition?"
"He's doing well. You must have spent a lot of money hiring such a large vehicle to take him away. I owe you a great debt of gratitude this time."
There had been obstacles before, but now that Ye Tiancheng was so capable and had done so much for her, as a woman, Hou Qing'er was completely conquered by Ye Tiancheng.
Yan Dazhuang, witnessing their affectionate display, couldn't help but feel envious of Ye Tiancheng. Since meeting him, he had already seen Ye Tiancheng involved with three beautiful women. Moreover, Ye Tiancheng gave off a righteous impression, not like a lecherous person. Why so many women were drawn to him was truly incomprehensible.
What surprised the little fat man even more was yet to come. After talking with Hou Qing'er for a while, Ye Tiancheng took out a pear from his pocket.
Ye Tiancheng had intentionally kept this pear. It had a slight blemish and wasn't very large. Ye Tiancheng also worried about ruining his business prospects, thinking that pears could be replanted, but reputation was the most crucial aspect of doing business.
As for this less-than-perfect pear, it wasn't a big deal; he could just eat it himself.
"Qing'er, please slice this pear and sprinkle some sugar on it. We'll eat it together later during dinner."
Qing'er now followed Ye Tiancheng's every word obediently. She nodded shyly, and when she looked at Ye Tiancheng again, her eyes sparkled.
Soon, the dishes were served. As the three of them ate, Ye Tiancheng proactively placed a piece of pear for the fat man.
"Although you're young, you've been eating junk food all these years and never controlled your weight, so you have underlying health issues. I believe you've also felt the discomfort caused by obesity. That's ketoacidosis. Eating some pear will help alleviate it."
Ye Tiancheng was indeed a reliable elder brother. Everything he said was like a divine decree to the little fat man.
"Thank you, brother. For giving me such a precious thing to eat."
The fat man had seen a single pear sell for over a hundred thousand yuan. Even with this inferior quality, it was still worth tens of thousands. Yet, it was now being treated as ordinary fruit, and he was giving one to someone he had just met. This made the fat man feel that Ye Tiancheng truly had the demeanor of an elder brother.
"Then I won't be polite. I've been feeling unwell lately, sometimes like I'm about to die. Having this opportunity is a blessing for both of us, my good fortune, Yan Dazhuang!"
After eating the pear, the fat man felt light and refreshed, with a warm current circulating through his body. Unlike before, he always felt heavy and out of breath after just a few steps.
"Thank you, Brother Ye. You are like a reborn parent to me."
Ye Tiancheng had seen the fat man collapse in pain due to ketoacidosis before. Being able to save him from such suffering was a great achievement for Ye Tiancheng.
"Alright, as brothers, there's no need for such formalities. Let our actions prove everything in the days to come. Eat more. These are all organic vegetables and fresh meat. Eating them will provide continuous energy and won't add any more unhealthy fat."
The fat man felt incredibly fortunate to have such a good elder brother. He ate and chuckled foolishly, simultaneously making up his mind to follow Ye Tiancheng for life.
The three of them ate harmoniously, occasionally chatting, with bursts of melodious laughter, creating a very pleasant atmosphere.
With the little fat man's help, Ye Tiancheng began planting a new batch of pears. However, it would take nearly a month for the pears to ripen. During this time, Ye Tiancheng didn't know what to do. In any case, he couldn't just sit idle; he needed to earn money.
After all, Ye Tiancheng had invested money to renovate his house inside and out. Moreover, Hou Qing'er's father's medical expenses were ongoing, and his spare cash was not abundant.
Ye Tiancheng had previously contracted land, but now his capital was insufficient. To proceed further, he needed more funds.
Ye Tiancheng tossed and turned that night, unable to sleep well. Suddenly, he thought of a key person: his nominal fiancée, Hou Mingzhu.
Ye Tiancheng still remembered that something similar had happened in his dream. He had encountered Hou Mingzhu at the hospital before, intending to treat the little fat man's illness. But now, the little fat man was getting better, and even under Ye Tiancheng's guidance, he had started exercising, losing over ten pounds in less than a week. He no longer needed to visit the hospital.
After much deliberation, Ye Tiancheng decided to take the initiative. He pretended to have indigestion and went to the hospital Hou Mingzhu frequented, feigning a chance encounter.
Fearing she might look down on him, Ye Tiancheng deliberately dressed up, bought a set of expensive casual wear, and styled his hair. Now, he looked like a handsome rich second-generation, with no trace of a farmer about him.
He remembered arguing fiercely with Hou Mingzhu in his dream, but now Ye Tiancheng didn't want to be so foolish. A smart person should think about how to trick money out of rich people's pockets, not engage in pointless verbal disputes.
Soon, in the clinic, Ye Tiancheng saw Hou Mingzhu, dressed luxuriously in all designer brands. This woman was indeed beautiful and elegant, making her appear like a great beauty. Coupled with her wealth, she had many advantages, but unfortunately, her unaccommodating personality. Otherwise, Ye Tiancheng might have genuinely liked her appearance.
Putting aside his distractions for the moment, Ye Tiancheng felt that the most important thing now was to make money; everything else was secondary.
When they met, Hou Mingzhu was clearly surprised. After all, in her impression, Ye Tiancheng was a failure and a destitute bumpkin. How could she see him looking so handsome now? Even Hou Mingzhu, who was a face-con, found it hard to look away.
"Mingzhu, what a coincidence! I didn't expect to run into you here."
Ye Tiancheng spoke gently, not at all rude, even possessing a cultured air. This demeanor was most attractive to women.
"It is quite a coincidence. I heard you've been making money recently, no wonder you're dressed so smartly."
Given Hou Mingzhu's overbearing personality, her words were quite restrained. Previously, her words were extremely harsh, and her gaze was so venomous, as if she wanted to bore two holes into Ye Tiancheng. This indicated that her impression of him was now quite good.
"Are you here to see a doctor? I'll accompany you, and then I'll treat you to a meal."
He was completely different from the Ye Tiancheng she remembered, as if he had undergone a complete transformation. A university student majoring in agricultural science, who previously exuded earthiness from head to toe, now possessed a strong aura, a certain indescribable maturity that belonged to a man.
"You've never cared about me before, so why are you suddenly so nice?"
"We had many misunderstandings in the past, and I always felt I wasn't good enough for you, so I didn't dare to interact with you much. Now, seeing that you seem to have difficulties, I feel that at least at this moment, I should be a qualified fiancé."
Ye Tiancheng deliberately tested the waters by mentioning their engagement. Fortunately, Hou Mingzhu showed no resistance or disdain. After a brief consideration, she nodded.
"Alright then. I came alone today anyway. You can help me collect the lab reports and pay the fees."
Regardless of whether Hou Mingzhu only saw him as a servant, establishing a connection was beneficial. This woman was a source of endless wealth, and a woman with utility was exceptionally likable.
Ye Tiancheng looked at Hou Mingzhu with sincere eyes and nodded in agreement.
Then, Ye Tiancheng wasted no words, acting like a simple, honest person who was not good at speaking, following behind Hou Mingzhu and serving her attentively.