"Sorry, I have plans tomorrow, wish you all a pleasant gathering."

Shen Qing’e peeked at her phone screen, looking disappointed.

The courage she had barely mustered was all lost again at this moment. She tossed the phone onto the bed, lay flat, and stared blankly.

When did it all start?

Countless nights, her thoughts would drift back to the day she and Jiang Ning took the 311 intercity bus to come to Yuzhou City for high school.

Shen Qing’e never understood why he changed completely the moment they got off the bus.

He became cold and indifferent, no longer the Jiang Ning who indulged her every whim.

’If we hadn’t come to Yuzhou for school, would everything have been different?’

If she stayed in the town for high school, she’d still be under Jiang Ning’s protection, he’d bring her breakfast, and always look after her...

A happy and comfortable scene presented itself in her mind, but soon shattered like an illusion.

She remembered the students participating in the targeted assistance program, they couldn’t hide their excitement when talking in the group chat about coming to study in Yuzhou City.

Indeed, Wamiao Town was too small, without malls, cinemas, not even a decent milk tea shop...

Shen Qing’e had already taken the most important step; she didn’t want to stay in the town, turning into muddy puddles on rainy roads, annoying others.

In contrast, there was the ever-changing Yuzhou, the airport and skyscrapers under construction... She should live in the city like her sister.

An inexplicable force filled her heart, she regained strength.

’Kuaishou, launch!’

Shen Qing’e clicked on Kuaishou, a brand new username appeared before her eyes.

Jiang Ning hadn’t put down his phone yet when a private message from the Kuaishou app popped up. He clicked to view it.

AAA Aquaculture Brother Li: "Hello, would you like any aquatic products? Large quantities, low prices, negotiable."

Jiang Ning paused for half a second, then checked the other party’s profile and found several videos.

He clicked play, a large number of lively grass carp wriggled in the pond, dubbed: "Passing by old friends, don’t miss our grass carp, our large breeding farm has many advantages..."

He clicked another video: "Do you think raising grass carp is just about feeding grass? 99% of people don’t know... it’s the water quality that determines..."

No need to think, he realized who AAA was.

Still surprised by Shen Qing’e’s efficiency, from seeing himself selling fried grass carp to now, it hadn’t been long, yet she managed to complete decisions, act, and set up the account.

A talent indeed.

Jiang Ning: "What’s the price of the grass carp, I won’t buy if it’s over four yuan per kilo."

In the urban area, seeing the message, Shen Qing’e’s heart raced. As long as she could communicate with him normally, it brought her joy?

She immediately replied: "All in our home-grown grass carp, three yuan per kilo."

Jiang Ningle, well, a bargain delivered to his door, might as well take advantage.

Especially considering all the money and effort he had spent on Shen Qing’e over lifetimes, it felt unfair.

Jiang Ning: "Give me a hundred kilos."

A hundred kilos!

Shen Qing’e vaguely remembered grass carp at the market seemed to be five or six yuan per kilo? Calculating the difference, it’s close to two or three hundred yuan, and delivery would likely incur extra costs.

Two to three hundred yuan!

Shen Qing’e felt heartache; generally, people wouldn’t casually spend fifty yuan for no reason.

Fortunately, it wasn’t long since the New Year, plus she had a habit of saving pocket money, so she could manage.

However, her pocket money would certainly shrink.

To chat with him a bit longer, Shen Qing’e asked: "May I ask what you’re buying all these grass carp for?"

Afraid Jiang Ning might get annoyed, she quickly added: "We will match better-quality grass carp based on your usage."

Jiang Ning replied: "My friend has too little pocket money, I’m planning to set up a stall to sell fried fish and help her save up some money."

Staring at the message, Shen Qing’e suddenly felt an ache in her heart, gasping for breath.

...

Jiang Ning, noticing Shen Qing’e hadn’t replied for a while, felt quite good.

He hadn’t returned the stall cart as he’d have to collect Shen Qing’e’s fish tomorrow and continue selling it.

Carrying the fried fish alone, he walked briskly towards the rural tourism spot, met Zhuang Jianhui and others, and said, "I’ll use the cart again tomorrow, try the fish."

Zhuang Jianhui was unpacking a can, having recently become obsessed with collecting various cans.

Upon hearing the words, he said: "Keep using it, what’s with the fish?"

Lin Zida grinned, accepting the fish, and handed Jiang Ning a 3DS game console: "Help me play for a bit."

Jiang Ning took the console, glanced at it; it was Monster Hunter 4G, the graphics on the 3DS almost looked like a screen of mosaic.

Jiang Ning manipulated the character using shield axe, slashing at the Gold Lion.

With his current reflex speed, playing action games was effortless.

After a while, the Gold Lion wasn’t defeated yet. Lin Zida, as the chosen representative, asked: "Are there any more fried fish chunks?"

Jiang Ning looked up to the expectant faces of Xu Wenyi and the others.

"All gone."

"Alright then," disappointment lingered in the air.

Jiang Ning returned the game console to him, and upon arriving home, found Xue Yuantong sneaking ice cream. He ordered: "Hey, go stir-fry two dishes for me."

The audacity was simply overwhelming, utterly reckless!

Tongtong initially resisted: "Hmph, why should I?"

Jiang Ning: "Then I’ll ask Chuchu?"

Tongtong objected: "Chuchu’s cooking is terrible!"

She ate the ice cream in one go, pouting while she cooked.

Jiang Ning felt great, having a servant at home was indeed pleasant.

Despite being annoyed, Tongtong cooked pretty fast; before long, three dishes were ready.