Song Zhang stared at Qin Yao for three seconds. Seeing her expression gradually turn cold, he cautiously started to speak:
"Miss Qin, are you interested in making a deal with me?"
Qin Yao replied decisively, "No!"
Song Zhang: "..."
After a moment of being at a loss, he quickly changed his approach, "I can purchase a rundown house in the village and renovate it."
Qin Yao responded sincerely, "We can talk about that."
Such a genuine reaction left Song Zhang speechless for a moment. He opened his mouth, not really wanting to speak, forced a smile, and followed Qin Yao across the bridge, up the slope, and into her home.
Liu Ji had just gone out to the outhouse and was returning through the back door. Hearing someone in the front yard, he guessed it was Qin Yao, and poked his head out to catch a glimpse of her.
To his surprise, there stood the Lord County Magistrate himself, not wearing his official robes.
Liu Ji hastily came out to greet him.
