After returning home, Lan Yan was responsible for cooking the noodles, and Jun Yelan was responsible for stoking the fire. The two cooperated more and more harmoniously, and a meal was soon prepared.
Lan Chuo happened to return and teased, "I heard that Yelan has passed the examination for a Xiu Cai, and Sister, you made the noodles that Yelan loves to eat. As an elder brother, I can only envy you."
"Brother, this is yours." Lan Yan brought a bowl of noodles and placed it in front of Lan Chuo. "Brother, if you envy, then quickly find a sister-in-law. I think Lin Yun is quite good."
Lan Chuo's face turned red, and he mumbled, "She is indeed quite good, but I'm afraid she looks down on a rough man like me." Seeing his sister and brother-in-law showing affection at home every day, he also wanted to get married.
Lan Yan chuckled, "Brother, it's fine. I'll ask Lin Yun tomorrow. But I think my brother is excellent and will surely find his destined person soon."
"Then I'll borrow your good words, sister," Lan Chuo smiled and looked at Jun Yelan. "Yelan, if you dare to treat my sister badly in the future, I will never let you off."
Jun Yelan picked up his wine cup and said, "Brother, you don't need to, I won't let myself off." With that, he drank it all in one gulp, indicating his determination.
Thus, Lan Chuo was relieved.
Lan Yan smiled even more. After finishing the meal, she returned to her room and found Jun Yelan following behind her. She asked, "Yelan, is something wrong?"
Jun Yelan shook his head, walked closer to Lan Yan, placed his hands on her waist, and trapped her between the door and himself.
At such close proximity, Lan Yan's cheeks turned red. Seeing Jun Yelan getting closer and closer, she slightly closed her eyes.
Jun Yelan couldn't help but curve his lips, leaned down, and gently imprinted a kiss on her forehead. They were not yet married, so he couldn't be too forward with her.
He cherished Lan Yan and wanted to give her the best.
Lan Yan opened her eyes and saw Jun Yelan's sincere gaze, which made it difficult for her to escape. Her face flushed red as she said, "Yelan, I need to rest. You should also sleep early and prepare for the exam."
Jun Yelan had to take the examination for Juren after some time.
"Okay." Jun Yelan reached out and stroked Lan Yan's hair, leaving with eyes full of doting.
Lan Yan remained standing where she was, touched her forehead, and then turned back to her room. She lay in bed and had a sweet dream.
The next morning, Jun Yelan continued to go to Master Du, and Lan Yan went to the shop.
Her business was getting better and better, and the shop assistants were well-trained, so she didn't need to worry. She met Lin Yun and told her about her brother's intentions.
Lin Yun also blushed and said, "Brother Lan is a very good person."
"Alright, I'll tell my brother when I get back, and we'll hold your wedding soon," Lan Yan smiled, feeling a great weight lifted from her heart.
Lin Yun nodded shyly and went to the shop entrance, where she met a man looking for Lan Yan. "Our madam is taking stock."
"Thank you." Pei Yuan walked into the shop and marveled at the shop's decoration. How wonderful it would be if such a capable woman were his.
After Lan Yan finished taking stock, she turned and saw Pei Yuan and asked in confusion, "Why is Young Master Pei here?"
"Naturally, I have good news to tell you," Pei Yuan smiled. "Thanks to your ideas over the past month, my business has been booming. I've already taken eighty percent of the Ming family's business, and the remaining twenty percent will let them slowly lose money."
Lan Yan did not expect it to be so fast, and she laughed heartily, "This is truly good news." The Ming family truly got what they deserved. They had bullied Jun Yelan so much before, and now they had nothing.
Pei Yuan said, "After yesterday's farce, I finally understand why Miss Lan hates the Ming family so much. It's because of your husband. Miss Lan, you are truly good to your husband."
"He is also good to me," Lan Yan thought of Jun Yelan, her eyes full of smiles. "When I first started my business, I had no capital. He accompanied me to hunt in the mountains and then sent me to the restaurant."
"Later, when I wanted to set up a stall, he silently made a stand for me. Knowing that I had to get up early in the morning, he would knead the dough for me at night so that I could sleep for half an hour more."
Pei Yuan saw Lan Yan's eyes shining as she talked about these things and knew he had no hope. He had originally thought that Lan Yan had put in a lot for Jun Yelan, but now it seemed that Jun Yelan was only cold on the outside but warm on the inside.
And this warmth was only for Lan Yan, and only Lan Yan could discover it.
He sighed and accepted it for himself.
Lan Yan realized she had said too much and smiled, "Young Master Pei, I'll make you some tea." She brought over a teacup and a pastry and handed them to Pei Yuan. As she put away the inventory list, her brush fell to the ground.
"Thank you, Miss Lan." Pei Yuan bent down, intending to help pick up the brush, but someone was a step ahead. He looked up and saw it was Jun Yelan, and Jun Yelan's gaze towards him was terrifying.
Had he offended him in some way!
Jun Yelan wiped the brush clean and handed it to Lan Yan. "Yan'er, the brush." He leaned close to Lan Yan, glanced at the inventory list, and asked, "Is there anything else that needs to be stocked? I'll help you?"
Lan Yan smiled, "Just the corner. Since you are here accompanying Young Master Pei, I'll go and take stock. I'll be back soon." She picked up the list and brush and went to the corner.
Jun Yelan watched Lan Yan's figure for a long time before turning his head and staring coldly at Pei Yuan. "Young Master Pei, if there's anything you need to tell me, there's no need to trouble my wife."
As a man himself, he could see Pei Yuan's feelings for Lan Yan, but Lan Yan was his, and no one could covet her!
Pei Yuan felt Jun Yelan's coldness, and the teacup in his hand grew cold.
He said awkwardly, "Young Master Jun, I think you might have misunderstood. Miss Lan and I are just ordinary business partners. I have absolutely no improper thoughts."
"It's best that way." Jun Yelan snorted coldly. "I think you also know that my wife is not particular about details and is not very good at understanding others' thoughts, so I need to be by her side to protect her."
Pei Yuan had already felt it. Jun Yelan and Lan Yan's personalities were completely different, but these two people were so well-matched. What kind of affection was this?
He felt that he could not understand it.
Jun Yelan no longer paid attention to Pei Yuan but looked at Lan Yan, a smile on his lips.
After Lan Yan finished her work, she returned and asked, "How are you two getting along?"
"Very well," Jun Yelan replied, then took Lan Yan's hand. "Why are your hands so cold? You should wear an extra layer when you go out."
Lan Yan smiled, "Mm, I'll remember."
Ignored, Pei Yuan decided to leave. "Miss Lan, the matter with the Ming family is concluded, and I should leave. Oh, right, you need to be careful of the Ming father and son. They are now homeless and might cause you trouble."
"If they dare to come, I will personally send them away so they can never appear again." Fierce determination flashed in Jun Yelan's eyes. He could not allow Lan Yan to be harmed in the slightest.
Lan Yan said, "Thank you, Young Master Pei. We will be careful." She then saw Jun Yelan staring at Pei Yuan, took his hand, and smiled, "Yelan, why is your face so long? Are you jealous?"