The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 132 - 106: Fond of You (Part 3)

The old lady wanted to tie down this grandson-in-law she found somewhat pleasing: "Exchanging engagement tokens in private is acceptable."

"Then let’s do it that way!"

Mrs. Zhao stated she had no objections and would comply with the Xiao family’s requests for everything.

Just as they were talking, Mrs. Xu came in again.

"Mother, Mrs. Zhao, Nuannuan said she wants to meet Mr. Zhao and clear some things up in person before discussing anything further." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"That’s reasonable."

Mrs. Zhao thought it was fortunate that her son finally showed some sense in liking such an excellent girl; how smart of him.

However, she hoped he would be wise enough to win over Chun Nuan’s heart.

When Zhao Minghua learned that Chun Nuan had arranged a meeting with him, he started tidying up in his room.

"How about this outfit, does it look good?"

He spun around to get Qingsheng’s opinion.

"Young master, are you going to a matchmaking or a wedding?"

"Don’t talk nonsense; I’m going to discuss business, and it’s more important than matchmaking or marriage."

Discussing business?

Qingsheng’s eyes widened: Young master, the lady asked you to chat with the girl, not to negotiate business—aren’t you afraid your parents will break your legs?

"Young master, you’re going to talk with Miss Xiao..."

For his own safety, Qingsheng kindly reminded him.

"To discuss cooperation, a lifetime of cooperation, a win-win partnership."

Qingsheng... The young master is obsessed with business!

Turning a betrothal into a business deal, are you sure you’ll achieve anything?

Zhao Minghua marched proudly to the small courtyard under the Huang Jue Tree, where he would meet Chun Nuan.

"Mr. Zhao has arrived."

Nanny Wu saw Zhao Minghua and quickly said, "Please wait, our young lady is still in the pharmacy."

"Then I’ll go find her in the pharmacy."

"No way." Nanny Wu quickly stopped him: "The young lady said no matter who or what comes, she mustn’t be disturbed. Once she’s finished, she’ll come out."

"How long will that take?"

"I don’t know. Mr. Zhao, if you can wait, please do; otherwise, feel free to come back another day."

Zhao Minghua felt frustrated; how could a planned meeting be postponed to another day?

Helpless, he sat down to wait.

After waiting for about two hours, he had finished the tea and pastries Wu Shi served, but the person still hadn’t come out.

"Mr. Zhao, why don’t you head back first?"

"No need, I’ll wait right here."

Zhao Minghua had only one thought in his mind: What new trick is Chun Nuan up to this time? Hopefully, she’ll consider me in this cooperation. After all, I’ve already asked to marry her; proximity gives advantage, it must work!

Meanwhile, Chun Nuan was in the pharmacy making pills; the final step mustn’t be rushed.

At the same time, it was a test for Zhao Minghua: for the rest of her life, she would spend most of her time in the pharmacy. If he couldn’t accept that, it was better to say so early to avoid any future complaints about her inadequate in this or that. Such things permit no rebuttal.

After another hour, Chun Nuan finally appeared.

"You’re here." Seeing Chun Nuan, Zhao Minghua was momentarily at a loss for words; it was unusual for someone like him, who had traveled the world since he was twelve and always knew what to say to people, yet now he didn’t know what to say to Chun Nuan.

"I’m here. Nanny Wu said you’ve been waiting for two hours."

Two hours, just sitting there, not leaving or muttering complaints. Nanny Wu even described how his expression shifted between smiling and worried, suggesting he was either a thoughtless person or someone with immense patience.

However, Chun Nuan tended towards the former.

Someone as carefree as Zhao Minghua, a young man who dreamt of becoming the richest man in Changzhou, how had he come to agree to see her?

"Just two hours; I could wait even longer for you."

What Zhao Minghua said somewhat moved Chun Nuan.

"I heard from my mother that your Zhao family wants to unite in marriage with us?"

"Yes, I am fond of you, and I wish to ask for your hand in marriage."

Having said these words, Zhao Minghua blushed to the roots of his ears.

"It’s said that some people blush when they lie; are you one of them?"

"No, I’m just shy." Zhao Minghua straightforwardly added: "This is my first time confessing to a girl, so I’m naturally lacking courage."

"Why me?" Chun Nuan asked, "I heard you once had a marriage agreement with Xiao Chunlan from the Xiao family."

"No such thing, not even a mention in eight characters as they say. Who’s been accusing me of that?" Zhao Minghua said, "Moreover, I don’t even know who she is, much less have any engagement or connection with her."

"Are you sure you don’t know who she is?" Chun Nuan smiled faintly, "Do you need a reminder? Under the Huang Jue Tree..."

She clearly witnessed the pulling and tussling scene there.

"No, what you saw isn’t real and can’t be taken as truth; I didn’t..."

The more he explained, the more he concealed, prompting panic in Zhao Minghua: "I have no relation with her; my heart only belongs to you."