Section 32: Cheung Shing, we support you!

  Zheng and Lao Die had just said a few words when they heard the loud voice of Qi Gu Niang from downstairs saying, "The young lady has come to find our Young Master Shen again."

  "This mouth has no cover." Shen Mo cursed in a low voice: "Dad, I'll go take a look." He then hastily rushed out the door.

  It's indeed a painting screen, and it's being blocked by Seventh Young Lady on the second floor. She's lavishing praise on Shen Xiao, saying he's kind-hearted, generous, and an excellent son-in-law material. If she doesn't seize the opportunity to snag him now, in two years when he becomes famous and successful, she'll have no choice but to cry herself a river.

  Her face turned red like a piece of cloth, and she twisted and turned to say something like "nothing happened, don't think nonsense", completely losing her usual chatty skills.

  "Seventh sister wants to scare away my benefactor?"

  "Benefactor, that's even more advantageous!" Seventh Young Lady whispered to the painting screen. Only then did she turn her head around, and with a flattering smile said: "Look at what young master says, I was just chatting with the young lady about some family matters, won't disturb you all anymore." After finishing speaking, she slipped into the house, and faintly floated out a sentence: "Those who take action first will gain the upper hand, those who act later will suffer the consequences!"

  The painter felt like finding a hole in the ground to crawl into, and had no face to see people again.

  Just as she was lost in thought, a clear voice sounded in her ear: "Shall we go up and sit?"

  "Go wherever you want." He said, and then hastily escaped from this embarrassing small courtyard.

  He silently nodded and followed him out, walking towards the small pavilion filled with purple wisteria flowers. He deliberately slowed down his pace to give the painter a chance to calm down.

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  When he walked to the pavilion, Hua Ping's face had already turned pink, but her eyes still didn't dare to look directly at Shen Mo. She pushed the package from last time in front of Shen Mo and said softly, "Take it."

  "Isn't it for someone else?" Shen Mo said in a low voice, thinking to himself that if he just put it on and then had to take it off again, wouldn't he be utterly humiliated?

  "It's for you." The painter's eyes narrowed slightly as he mumbled, "Last time it didn't fit quite right, I took it back and made some adjustments."

  "Heh heh, is that so?" Shen Mo said in her heart, this reason isn't bad, I forgive you.

  "Uh..." The screen whispered: "Don't rush to wear it for the next few days, wait until you go out and then put it on. Although it's not as valuable as others', at least it counts as new clothes."

  A warm current surged in his silent heart, and he said softly: "Thank you, I will cherish the clothes."

  "Don't be polite." The painter hummed a response, lowering his head and saying, "It's just a small effort." He then lifted his head again and asked in a low voice, "Are you confident about that test?"

  He smiled wryly and said, "We'll see when the time comes. For now, we don't even know the topic, so it's pointless to discuss whether we have a grasp on it or not."

  "Oh," the painter nodded, hesitated for a moment, and said in a low voice: "At that time, I'll ask Miss, she's the smartest person in this world, there's no difficult problem that can stump her." Afraid of hurting his self-esteem, he quickly explained: "I mean, just in case... isn't saving people more important?" In this male-dominated world, most men think it's a shameful thing to ask for help from women.

  He smiled warmly and said, "That's great, I was worried about this matter."

  "No matter what the outcome is, I'll support you!" Seeing him so open-minded, Hua Ping finally felt at ease and smiled: "I've been out for a while now, I should hurry back."

  She nodded silently and smiled: "I'll see you off."

  "Don't be ridiculous." Hua Ping hastily shook his head and said, "You're determined to make a laughing stock of yourself."

  Silence also knows that people's words are intimidating. This man is naturally fine, but other people's daughters' families can't stand those gossiping words.

  Hua Ping had just taken two steps when Shen Mo suddenly slapped his forehead and said, "Look at me, I haven't even given you the money for your clothes yet!"

  Her face stiffened, and when she turned back around, her small face was filled with murderous intent. She narrowed her eyes and said, "You! Won't! Buy!" Then she stormed off, refusing to say another word to him.

  Watching her quickly disappear around the corner, Shen Mo shook his head and sighed softly: "Women, strange things, no matter what age."

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  He carried his luggage back into the courtyard and found Shen Jing standing there.

  As soon as he came back, Shen Jing rushed over and sniffed around his clothes like a big dog. Shen Mo pushed him away with a bad tone: "Go play elsewhere."

  Shen Jing's face lit up with excitement as he exclaimed, "You smell like pear blossom powder!" He turned around and shouted loudly, "Uncle, Chao Sheng has..." Shen Mo quickly covered his mouth with one hand and whispered menacingly, "Are you trying to get yourself killed?" If he shouts it out loud, the whole world will know, can't let the young lady live in peace?

  Shen Jing tilted her head, stuck out her mouth and said with a pleased expression: "You don't have to say it, but you have to agree to one condition of mine."

  "Speak." Shen Mo flipped his hand and said in a bad tone: "You're really despicable."

  "Alright, alright." Shen Jing's eyebrows rose as she opened her eyes and smiled: "How about I come with you when the time comes and show my face together?"

  "It's very likely a loss." Shen Mo coldly smiled and said: "I'm not confident I can win this time."

  "That's right." Shen Jing nodded and said: "The outside disk is open, the tiger head will win one to one, if you win, it will be one to four."

  "What does it mean?" Shen Mo asked silently.

  "This is all Greek to you, how stupid!" Shen Jing suddenly became excited, he was always proud of knowing something that Shen Mo didn't: "For example, I bet 10 cents on the tiger head and won, in the end they really did win, and the casino gave me 10 cents."

  "Didn't even make a single cent?" Shen Mo rolled his eyes and said, "What's the point of even trying then?"

  "Nonsense." Shen Jing also rolled her eyes and said, "Obviously Tiger Head is going to win, why should the casino be the scapegoat?" With a chuckle, she added, "However, to show my support, I've already placed a bet of 20 coins on you winning. How's that, enough to make you happy?"

  "Shen mo said coldly: 'What are you looking for me for? If there's nothing going on, then leave. Seeing you makes me angry.'"

  Shen Jing suddenly remembered something important and slapped his forehead, saying: "My dad is looking for you, and my uncle is also here."

  "What's wrong?" Shen Mo asked softly.

  "You'll know when you get there, let's hurry." Shen Jing pulled his sleeve and walked out, shouting loudly: "It shouldn't be a bad thing."

  Mo quietly shook off his hand and sighed: "I have to wait until I put down my burden."

  "What's in the bundle?" Shen Jing regained his spirit: "A token of engagement?"

  "If you make another sound, I won't take you there!" Shen Mo threatened.

  "Others keep silent..."

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  I had a runny nose for a day and it got better after 4 o'clock. I'll work hard tonight to write more, two more chapters will be released, please vote for recommendations...