Picking Up a General to Plow the Fields

Chapter 385: Results

Ah Jian’s entire body stiffened and his mind collapsed with a ‘boom’! It was like the sky fell on his head!

Eyes wide, he stared at Lian Fang Zhou.
His mouth was so dry, he subconsciously licked his lips and his breathing became heavy.

The pair of eyes staring at Lian Fang Zhou seemed to burst into a fierce flame!

Crap!

Seeing that the atmosphere had suddenly become very charged, Lian Fang Zhou immediately regretted it and was annoyed that she had overplayed her hand.
She smiled and tried to ease herself back out of his arms.
The farther away, the safer she would be!

But it was too late.

Where would Ah Jian be willing to let her go now?

With strong arms, he pressed her even closer to him.
His eyes were hot as the stared at her face and lips.

Furrowing her eyebrows, Lian Fang Zhou said: “You, you, you let go—”

“Fang Zhou!” Ah Jian was looking straight at her, not hearing her words at all.
His eyes were glued to her watery, plump lips.
He couldn’t move away from them, even if he wanted to.

There was a voice in his head that kept clamoring and stirring, encouraging him to have a taste of Fang Zhou’s mouth.

Slowly, he lowered his head and looked down.
Leaning closer, wanting to kiss…

Lian Fang Zhou was like a frozen deer.
Her lips were openly slightly as she subconsciously held her breath and stared at him, her heart beating fiercely.

But suddenly, Ah Jian hesitated, feeling a little lost.

Lian Fang Zhou waited for a moment and then calmed down.
The atmosphere was messy, so she raised her eyes and looked at him.

“Fang, Fang Zhou…” Ah Jian’s voice was low and dull but it was his words that made Lian Fang Zhou so angry she couldn’t breathe.

He hesitated and stammered: “Fang Zhou, can I… kiss your lips…”

They were like the petals of a flower, they must taste good.
Ah Jian thought in his heart.

“…” Lian Fang Zhou’s mind was blank, like she had been struck by lightning.

Asking this? Really good! Just how does he wanted her to answer!

Ah Jian didn’t want to wait, he wanted to be strong, however he still didn’t dare to go too far.

At this moment, the carriage stumbled over a stone and hit a heavy bump.
The two people in the carriage swayed involuntarily, breaking the embarrassing atmosphere.

Lian Fang Zhou let out a low exclamation, thinking that she must have misheard him.
She smiled reluctantly and said awkwardly, “I, I’m a bit tired.
I think… I want to sleep for a while…”

Ah Jian’s heart was filled with disappointment, but he was happy she wasn’t angry with him.
Nodding, he hurriedly smiled and said: “You should sleep when you are tired!”

She lowered her eyes and hummed softly before leaning against his chest and closing her eyes.

No longer able to see him, Lian Fang Zhou could slowly relax and avoid the embarrassment.
Thinking about what had just happened, she bit her lip and secretly found it a bit funny.
This guy was so guilty, bah! What did he think he was talking about?

It was funny and irritating at the same time.
While she was thinking about it, she really fell asleep.

Later, Ah Jian gently called her name and pushed her shoulder.
Blinking, she sat up: they had arrived!

“Let’s go down, you can sleep when we go back.” Ah Jian smiled.

Straightening her dress and mussed hair, she noticed Ah Jian rubbing his arm.
Embarrassed, she smiled: “I was leaning on you like that and now you are exhausted!”

“It’s alright,” Ah Jian assured her with a smile.
He had been afraid of waking her and didn’t move his arms, “it’s just a little soreness from not moving.
I’m a man, how can this be counted as exhaustion?”

Lian Fang Zhou felt warm.
Stretching out her hand, she rubbed it for him and the two of them exchanged smiles before getting out of the carriage.

Fang Qing and Su Jing He heard that Miss Lian and Young Master Jian had come to visit and couldn’t help but feel surprised.

Clapping his hands, Su Jing He laughed: “I remember, they should have come for the opening of the Garden in the ninth month!”

“Are you stupid?” Fang Qing immediately scoffed, “its only the beginning of the eighth month tomorrow.
How could Fang Zhou leave her house affairs and stay here so long? Anyways, invite them in quickly!”

Speaking of busy people, fortunately Cui Shao Zi had already returned to Dexing the day before and it would be several days before he returned.
Otherwise, things may be a little messy.

Mainly because his heart was tired, they couldn’t afford to hurt it!

When Lian Fang Zhou and Ah Jian came in, the four of them exchanged greetings and then Lian Fang Zhou smiled at her cousin.
“I told my cousin about the cotton last time but it happens that I finally have the results today! I have brought them for my cousin and cousin-in-law to take a look!”

Su Jing He and his wife had noticed the huge package in Ah Jian’s hands long ago.
Now that they knew what it was, naturally they were excited.

Su Jing He smiled: “Is that what is in the bag? It’s so huge, I can’t wait! Bring it out, bring it out!”

His wife sneered at him.
This man, a father of two children, still had this kind of temper!

Lian Fang Zhou smiled but inadvertently glanced at the servants waiting at the side.

Seeing this, Su Jing He was a little dissatisfied.
Since cotton was promoted in Yuhe county, there was plenty of it around.
What was so secret? Fang Zhou was too careful!”

However, Fang Qing was already ordering Li Ma and the others to retreat.
“You all go out!”

Lian Fang Zhou didn’t mention this, saying: “Cousin, cousin-in-law, please take a look!”

With that, she untied the baggage on the couch.

“This… this is made of cotton?” Fang Qing and Su Jing He stared at the strange and unfamiliar quilt in a daze.

“Yes!” Lian Fang Zhou smiled: “This quilt is made of cotton, called a cotton quilt.
Cousin, cousin-in-law, feel it.”

“Cotton quilt?” Fang Qing smiled widely: “You have it all figured out! You girl, you have so many ghost ideas!”

While talking, the couple stepped forward.
As soon as they got closer, both of them were taken aback.
Lian Fang Zhou reached out and gently opened the quilt: “This is made of seven catties of cotton, but it can be made thicker or thinner.
Feel this, can you see how well this will keep you warm in winter?”

Did she still need to ask?

“Fang Zhou, I don’t know how you figured this out! Great, it’s really great!” Su Jing He couldn’t help but caress the quilt with his palms and smile in praise.

“Not bad!” Fang Qing also sighed happily, “This quilt doesn’t look any worse than a silk quilt! I don’t know how many you have?”

Thinking about it, Su Jing He was more and more excited: “No matter how many you have, our Su family will buy them!”

Lian Fang Zhou laughed: “I came here today to discuss this matter with my cousin and cousin-in-law.
This cotton can not only be used for quilts but also for cotton-padded clothing and shoes.
It can be spun into cotton thread and woven into a cloth.
My workers estimate that we have about 300,000 catties.
I am willing to give half to the Su family and keep half for myself.
You can also send someone to Yuhe county to buy from other farmers but of course, other farmers won’t have as good as quality as mine! I’m not afraid to boast about this!”