"What problem?" Kong Xingzhuo asked, his face full of defensiveness.
Han Chijiao chuckled and said, "Didn't you bet with me last time that you'd bring a girl back? It's been over ten days, and I haven't even seen a shadow of that girl..."
She genuinely wanted to see what kind of girl Kong Xingzhuo considered perfect.
The mention of this made Kong Xingzhuo feel a pang of frustration.
A while ago, he had asked Xiao Ying to return to the capital and fetch Manager Zhao's daughter, Zhao Baolian...
But it had been almost half a month, and that useless Xiao Ying still hadn't returned.
Could it be that Miss Baolian was already married and it was inconvenient for her to see him?
"Hmph, it's like the emperor isn't worried, but the eunuch is. I, the person involved, haven't said anything yet, so why is Princess Han in such a hurry?" Kong Xingzhuo retorted unhappily.
Han Chijiao scoffed, "This princess has never lost a bet. Kong, you'd better be prepared. When the time comes, you'll obediently kneel before this princess and admit your mistake. Losing a bet isn't shameful; what's shameful is boasting and talking nonsense..."
From what she knew of Kong Xingzhuo, he didn't have a girlfriend and wasn't engaged to any girl. It would be a miracle if he could actually bring a girl back.
Kong Xingzhuo gritted his teeth in anger. Just as he was about to retort, a shout suddenly came from outside, "I've brought the person! Oh, I'm so tired..."
Kong Xingzhuo's eyes lit up. He quickly pushed open the door and saw Xiao Ying leading a beautiful young woman towards them.
Although they hadn't seen each other for many years, Zhao Baolian still had the same delicate and alluring appearance as before.
With willow-leaf eyebrows, cherry-like lips, and rosy cheeks, she could truly be considered a beauty...
Upon seeing Kong Xingzhuo, Zhao Baolian's face lit up with joy. She stumbled over, calling out, "Brother Kong, Lian'er has finally found you!~"
Kong Xingzhuo: "..."
Why did he feel that Zhao Baolian was a bit off?
The person was correct, but the delicate air she exuded from within was different from before.
"Plop!~"
Zhao Baolian threw herself into Kong Xingzhuo's arms, tightly hugging his waist. "Brother Kong, Lian'er thought you didn't want me anymore. Do you know, all these years, I've cried day and night waiting for Brother Kong to return, praying to Buddha, hoping Brother Kong would come back sooner..."
"Ugh!~" Han Chijiao, who was watching the commotion from the doorway, almost gagged. Was this Zhao Baolian a master of subtle manipulation?
Her words were so… saccharine!
Kong Xingzhuo twitched the corner of his mouth and slowly pushed Zhao Baolian away. "You've had a hard journey. Later, I'll have Huaihua find you a guest room. You can rest assured here. If you need anything, just tell me, don't be shy..."
"Lian'er certainly won't be shy with Brother Kong!~" Zhao Baolian hugged Kong Xingzhuo's arm, her smile sweet. "As long as I can be with Brother Kong, Lian'er is willing to endure any hardship or suffering!"
Han Chijiao: "..."
This was Kong's taste?
There were so many good girls in the world, yet he preferred this kind of "little green tea."
Alas, men's eyes were all blind these days.
Just then, Xiao Xitian walked over with her hands behind her back. She had just gone to see Xue Ling and given the family's cows vaccinations. Hearing the commotion, she came to see what was happening...
"Huh? Brother Kong, who is she?" Xiao Xitian asked curiously.
Kong Xingzhuo scratched his face, unsure how to answer.
Han Chijiao, however, said without reservation, "Who else could she be? She's Kong Xingzhuo's sweetheart. Look, she's come all the way from the capital specifically to see him..."
Xiao Xitian sniffed. Why was the air filled with the scent of sourness? Had the vinegar pot in the kitchen overturned?
"You're Sweet Baby, aren't you?" Zhao Baolian released Kong Xingzhuo and walked up to Xiao Xitian. "I've heard all about you from Xiao Ying on the way. You're the blessed child of Dashui Village, smart and capable. Just touching you can bring good fortune. Come, let sister hug you..."
With that, regardless of whether Xiao Xitian was willing or not, Zhao Baolian picked her up, kissing and pinching her in a strange manner.
Xiao Xitian's face was filled with annoyance, her brows furrowed. "Ah! What are you doing? Let go quickly..."
She was really impolite.
Seeing this, Han Chijiao dashed forward, snatched Xiao Xitian away, and glared at Zhao Baolian. "You crazy woman, have you never seen a child before? If you hurt Sweet Baby, I'll strangle you!~"
Zhao Baolian, hearing this, trembled with fear and quickly hid behind Kong Xingzhuo, saying nervously, "Wuwu, Brother Kong, this woman is so fierce, I'm scared!"
Xiao Xitian: "..."
Han Chijiao: "..."
Definitely a green tea.
She really couldn't understand why the handsome and dashing Brother Kong would fall for such a woman.
Xiao Xitian felt that Sister Han and Brother Kong were the perfect match.
"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. I'll protect you. She wouldn't dare do anything to you!~" Kong Xingzhuo patted Zhao Baolian's shoulder, comforting her softly.
Han Chijiao couldn't stand it any longer. She took Xiao Xitian's hand and walked forward indignantly. "Sweet Baby, let's go, Sister Han will take you to the kitchen to roast eggs..."
Roasting eggs required using embers, cooking slowly over medium-low heat, and wrapping the eggs with parchment paper or leaves to prevent them from exploding.
Xiao Xitian also didn't like Zhao Baolian very much and was about to follow Han Chijiao to roast eggs when Kong Xingzhuo suddenly stepped forward. "Han Chijiao, wait a moment!~"
She couldn't just leave like this...
Han Chijiao: "???"
"What is it? Do you want to disgust me again?" Han Chijiao asked indignantly.
Kong Xingzhuo, holding Zhao Baolian's hand, smiled faintly. "You lost, don't you have to sincerely apologize to me?"
Xiao Ying: "..."
Commander Kong, don't celebrate too early. There are some things he hasn't had time to say yet.
Although Zhao Baolian outwardly claimed she wouldn't marry anyone but Kong Xingzhuo, she was actually a promiscuous woman in private.
Han Chijiao rolled her eyes. "Immature. Only children make such boring bets with you. Kong, take your little lover and get away from me..."
Kong Xingzhuo was slightly stunned. "So, so what you said before doesn't count anymore?"
He knew he shouldn't have made a bet with this woman; she was too unreliable.
After Han Chijiao and Xiao Xitian left, Zhao Baolian pulled Kong Xingzhuo into the guest room, closed the door, and shyly said, "Brother Kong, I want to show you something..."