The Formidable Lady of the Poor Scholar’s Household

Chapter 34: Wang Jiaxun’s Strict Rejection of Shi Jinhua

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

When Shi Jinhua heard Qian Sishui’s footsteps, he turned around and saw that she was carrying a basket of herbs on her back. Her face was covered in sweat, and her hair was wet.

“Why are you carrying such a heavy load?” As he spoke, he took off the basket from her back and carried it into the house with one hand.

There were three elderly people at the door wondered, ‘That woman carried a wild boar weighing more than 200 pounds. Now you think the grass on her back is heavy?’

Shi Jinhua had been heartbroken about his money, but when he saw that Qian Sishui’s clothes were wet, he had long forgotten what this woman had done.

The three elderly people outside the house couldn’t help but sigh.

“Sigh… These two haven’t slept together yet,” Auntie Wan said worriedly.

The old village chief was shocked. “Why?” Did that Qian girl not like the Shi family’s boy?

Li Baoquan chuckled.

In Auntie Wan’s eyes, this old man’s smile was a little wretched!

“What are you laughing at? How dare you laugh?”

‘I was wondering why Li Kui was so stupid. I see now that it’s because he followed his father’s footsteps so well!’

The old village chief was also puzzled. “Why are you laughing?” What was so funny about that?

Li Baoquan looked at the two people in front of him in disdain.

“These two? You want them to sleep in the same room? You’ll have to wait a long time!” he said with certainty!

The old village chief and Auntie Wan asked in unison, “Why?”

Li Baoquan tapped the cigarette ash and looked up at the sky, as if he had seen through the world.

Auntie Wan was speechless.

Her hands suddenly felt itchy.

The old village chief was speechless too.

“Hurry up and tell us!”

She kicked Li Baoquan to the ground. ‘Who asked you to pretend to be so deep? Why pretend to be a saint when you’re not?’

Li Baoquan got up and caressed his butt that was hurting from the fall. He said aggrievedly, “Look, Hua is like a little girl. When he sees Little Qian, his face turns red and his mind goes blank.” As he spoke, he stole a glance at the two people in front of him.

If the old village chief and Auntie Wan’s gazes could kill, he would have died long ago!

He quickly added, “You guys saw it too. Little Qian’s brainless and doesn’t know love at all. She doesn’t even know the ways of the world. It’s obvious that no one has taught her since she was young.”

“Tell me, one is shy and the other doesn’t understand. You want them to sleep together?” What a joke. This matter had to be voluntary. “Do you think they’re animals? Hmph, when a pig needs a sow, they know how to tease the other party! Look at them! Now do you understand?”

“Let’s take a step back and say that even if Hua wants to, he can’t do anything!” What could a weak scholar do? He had not even made a move and had already been beaten to the ground by Qian Sishui!

When Auntie Wan and the old village chief heard this, their minds were filled with the scene of Qian Sishui carrying the wild boar the last time!

The only thing in their minds was how Qian Sishui carried the wild boar and arrogantly floated past one moment. The next moment, Shi Jinhua was carried out of the room by Qian Sishui!

“Sigh…”

The old village chief sighed and said, “He’s a useless scholar!” He couldn’t go to bed with his wife!

Their stamina was nowhere near equal. It would be a long while before this matter would be resolved.

The next day, the house became lively early in the morning and was full of visitors.

Logically speaking, Qian Sishui should be entertaining and arranging guests, but she was simply standing there like a fool.

She couldn’t help with the kitchen. Neither was she good at entertaining guests.

In addition, she was a woman of few words. Ordinary people would not be able to understand what she meant, so she seemed out of place.

In the end, it was Shi Jinhua who held Qian Sishui’s hand, bringing her to stand at the door to receive their guests.

When the visitors arrived, they marveled at the stark difference between the couple. One was like a spring breeze, while the other was like a cold winter’s day!

It was as if one of them was saying, “Hurry up and come to my house for a banquet.” He was a natural at entertaining guests.

The other seemed to be saying, “You can try if you dare.”

It made the people who came to the banquet depressed! Were they supposed to eat more or less later? Or not at all?

The old village chief couldn’t stand it anymore and said, “Be careful. Don’t scare people.”

In the end, Shi Jinhua thought of a solution: getting Qian Sishui to register the gifts. She would just have to keep her head down and work.

‘What a great idea!’ he thought to himself.

Qian Sishui sat down at the registration table. She raised her pen and lowered her head to write.

Who was to know that this would be even more comical?

The guests, who were originally chatting loudly, came in high spirits. Yet, once they spotted Qian Sishui, the atmosphere changed. The guests lined up in front of her, not daring to say a word.

It felt as though they weren’t here for a banquet. Rather, it felt like he was walking through the depths of hell! No one dared to act rashly!

The old village chief found it strange. Why was there no sound coming from outside?

When he went out to take a look, he was rendered speechless. Looking at the quiet scene, he wanted to laugh, but he felt that it was a little inappropriate.

“Li Ergou, eight heads of cabbages.” Li Ergou weakly placed the cabbages in front of Qian Sishui.

He thought to himself, ‘I’ve never been so afraid, not even when paying taxes. But I guess she’s really serious about this. Her handwriting is beautiful!’

“Zhao Qimin, one inkstone.”

Qian Sishui had long forgotten who Zhao Qimin was, but Shi Jinhua spotted the other man.

Shi Jinhua thought to himself, ‘Has this fellow thought things through?’

Zhao Qimin stole a glance at the top of Qian Sishui’s head. Of course, what he wanted to see the most was her face! However, she was writing his name down and had her head lowered. Could he possibly bend down to look?

Zhao Qimin wondered, ‘Can I? Should I?’

Shi Jinhua scoffed as he mouthed the words, “Scram!”

Zhao Qimin smiled and said, “Brother Shi, congratulations! Please don’t mind me coming uninvited.”

Shi Jinhua was all smiles. “Congratulations to you too. I’m very happy that you’re here. Please come in.”

Both men sneered inwardly.

“No problem. I won’t go home until we’re drunk.”

Zhao Qimin cupped his hands and followed Shi Jinhua in.

“Master, it’s me. It’s me!” Compared to the man in front who was smiling, the little fatty behind was much more jumpy.

It was rare for Qian Sishui to look up and take a look.

Who was he? She had no impression of him at all!

“Name?”

The little fatty was still smiling. “Master, my name is Wang Jiaxun.”

Qian Sishui lowered her head and registered the “gift!” She didn’t say anything else.

She was nothing but an emotionless registration machine, but that little fatty was not one to be trifled with when it came to shamelessness.

The servant immediately carried the gift to Qian Sishui upon Wang Jiaxun’s instructions..

The little fatty snatched it over and said to the servant, “I’ll do it myself.”

Then, he raised the gift and placed it in front of the young lady.

“Master, there’s no need to register my gifts. It’s too troublesome. They’re all for beauty. They’re very good for you!”

All women liked such things.

Shi Jinhua, who was walking out, saw Wang Jiaxun pestering his wife again. He was here to cause trouble in public!

‘Prepare for battle, young man!’ he thought.

Shi Jinhua marched out valiantly and confidently.

“Wang…”

“Aiya, Madam!” When Wang Jiaxun saw Shi Jinhua, he immediately walked up excitedly!

Those who didn’t know better would think that the two men were particularly close.

Shi Jinhua instantly froze.

“Madam, what’s wrong?” Was the man too agitated?

Shi Jinhua was bewildered.

‘Excited my foot! Madam? You’d better explain what’s going on!’

When Shi Jinhua came back to his senses, confusion could be seen all over his face. Was this person crazy?

Seeing Shi Jinhua’s expression, Wang Jiaxun wondered if he was crazy.

“I call her Master. You’re my master’s husband, so I’ll call you Madam? Don’t tell me you want to be my master?” The little fatty had a look of disdain on his face. He couldn’t be wavered. He immediately rejected that idea, “Absolutely not! I can only have one master! I like martial arts and not literature.”

Shi Jinhua couldn’t help but think, ‘He’s right! I have nothing to say!’

So he cupped his hands and apologized, “I’m sorry, I was too superficial!” What a strange explanation!

But he thought to herself, ‘But that’s not right! I’m a male! How can he call me Madam?’

He looked at the little fatty, Wang Jiaxun, and said, “You should call me Brother Shi.”

“That won’t do! I have to respect my teacher!” How could a good student like me make a low-level mistake?”

Shi Jinhua, who had been rejected by Wang Jiaxun, was rendered speechless.

‘Wow, I’d better thank you for your great respect. Madam? What nonsense!’ Shi Jinhua roared inwardly.

Wang Jiaxun had no idea what was going on.

Why was the other man’s face flushed? How strange!