The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

Chapter 210 Pretending to be innocent

On the one hand, he was clearly tying up the woman's hair. Did the other party really not notice it, or was she deliberately turning a blind eye?

On the other hand, there seemed to be a subtle depth hidden in the woman's eyes. Although she tried her best to conceal it, Chen Xi still keenly sensed the unusualness.

"I'm married, it doesn't seem appropriate for you to call me Miss."

Chen Xi responded calmly, his tone revealing a hint of unquestionable majesty.

Mo Shiyu's heart tightened. The reason why she deliberately addressed her as "Miss" was actually because she didn't want to face up to Chen Xi's identity as Xie Tianyi's wife.

"I see. So what would the lady like to choose? I come here often, so maybe I can give you some useful suggestions."

The other party still maintained a polite smile, trying to save the embarrassment just now.

"Thank you for your kindness. I am just looking around and have not yet decided whether to buy it."

Chen Xi refused directly and politely, leaving no room for negotiation.

After being rejected, Mo Shiyu's smile seemed a little stiff, but she still maintained her proper demeanor.

"You really don't know what's good for you, Shiyu, let's go, there's no need to pay attention to this kind of person."

The woman accompanying them complained softly and pulled Mo Shiyu to leave. Although there was dissatisfaction in her words, her behavior was still decent.

"Shiyu, this kind of person doesn't know how to be grateful. Don't get close to her. Look at her clothes. Don't let us be contaminated by her poor air."

One of them was a woman dressed in gorgeous silk and wearing pearls and jade on her head. She looked at Mo Shiyu with a bit of contempt in her eyes. There was an obvious sense of class superiority in her tone.

The two women traveling with Mo Shiyu, one with a graceful figure and the other with a pretty face, both of them spoke up for her at the same time, their delicate brows were furrowed as if water could be squeezed out of them.

"This is really too much. Shiyu, why do you have to wrong yourself to cater to such a snob?"

One of his companions was indignant, with a sharp tone in his voice, and he was obviously dissatisfied with Chen Xi's attitude.

"Forget it. I just thought that lady looked kind and wanted to make friends with her. Since she has no interest in me, forget it."

Mo Shiyu shook her head gently, with a faint smile on her lips, but a barely perceptible cunning flashed in her eyes, as if she was carefully weaving a drama.

Upon hearing this, the two companions opened their eyes wide with anger, staring at Chen Xi not far away with a sharp gaze, as if they wanted to penetrate her indifference.

"Hey, did you hear that? Shiyu just wants to be friends with you, why are you so cold?"

One of the women questioned, her voice carrying an authority that could not be ignored.

Chen Xi smiled helplessly, a trace of fatigue revealed between his brows, "What's wrong with me? I don't know her at all, and she wants to recommend products to me when we first meet. This world is full of complicated people, who knows what her intentions are?"

Her voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone, revealing a maturity and calmness beyond her age.

"It's normal for me to refuse, right? I didn't bully her or insult her, so why is she feeling wronged?"

Chen Xi's eyes were clear, as if she could see through people's hearts. Her mind was like a mirror, and she had already seen through Mo Shiyu's impure intentions.

Mo Shiyu's face changed slightly when Chen Xi pointed out her mistake. For a moment, she was hesitant. Should she continue to play the innocent role or fight back directly?

"I--"

She was about to speak, but was interrupted by Chen Xi's next action.

Before Mo Shiyu could utter a word, Chen Xi had crossed his arms in front of his chest, a sarcastic smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said "Green tea go away" in a crisp and clear manner, as if he was performing some kind of ritual, which surprised the people around him.

Everyone else looked confused, obviously not understanding what Chen Xi's sudden action meant.

Chen Xi completely ignored the gazes of the people around her, turned around and strolled leisurely in Cuiying Tower with an elegant posture, as if the whole world had nothing to do with her.

Although Mo Shiyu didn't understand the specific meaning of the term "green tea", she could feel from the reactions of the people around her that it was definitely not a compliment.

She bit her lower lip tightly, digging her nails deep into her palms, suppressing her inner anger and unwillingness. Finally, she slowly loosened her lip, put on a seemingly sincere smile, and walked towards Chen Xi step by step.

At this moment, Fang Wenfu was enthusiastically showing Chen Xi one exquisite product after another, "Xiao girl, what do you think of this? Does it suit your temperament?"

His voice was full of the kindness and expectation of an elder.

"Sister Chen, can I call you that? Please don't mind what happened just now. As an apology, how about I pay for everything Sister Chen likes today?"

Mo Shiyu's voice was gentle but firm. She was full of confidence, thinking that a "village woman" like Chen Xi would find it hard to resist such hospitality and generosity.

However, Chen Xi remained silent. Instead, Fang Wenfu showed his displeasure first. "What do you mean, girl? Do you think we have no money?"

There was a hint of harshness in his tone, and he was obviously dissatisfied with Mo Shiyu's behavior.

"Girl Xi, feel free to pick whatever you like. I'll take care of it all."

Fang Wenfu responded heroically, his eyes sparkling with confidence and pride.

Although he had accidentally lost his purse before, as an experienced traveling doctor, the money tokens he carried with him were enough to ensure that he could withdraw money at any time. In addition, he owned properties in various places, so he lived a rich and worry-free life and did not need charity from outsiders at all.

"That's not what I meant. I just wanted to apologize to Sister Chen and be friends."

Mo Shiyu hurriedly explained, but deep down, she couldn't help but feel a little resentful towards the old man who suddenly intervened.

It was clearly a "competition" between her and Chen Xi, so why did this old man insist on getting involved?

"Forget about making friends. I see that you and the ladies around you are all from wealthy families. I am just a country woman. I am afraid we can't talk to each other."

Chen Xi responded calmly, without any ripples in his tone. He turned around and gave a few instructions to the waiter, selected the items he liked, paid the silver and left Cuiying Tower, leaving Mo Shiyu with a stunned look on her face.

"Just this one lipstick? Miss Chen, don't you plan to buy something else?"

After going out, Fang Wenfu asked puzzledly.

Chen Xi nodded slightly. She looked around the store and found that this lipstick was indeed the one she liked the most.

As for the dazzling array of cosmetics, to her, they are not as practical and reassuring as the modern cosmetics stored in her own space.

Although they failed to find a suitable shop to open a clinic today, at least together with Fang Wenfu, they had time to explore the scenery of the county town, which was also a gain.

The next day, the sun shone into every corner of the academy, and the air was filled with the fragrance of books.

Mo Shiyu appeared here again with an exquisite food box, and this time, her target was Xie Tianyi.

As soon as Xie Tianyi and Jiang Yufeng's teacher left, Mo Shiyu was peeking at the door, looking a little anxious.

Her appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention. After all, as Xue Mingxuan's cousin, Mo Shiyu was almost known to everyone in the academy.