After saying that, she stood up.

Just as she took a few steps, her hand was suddenly grabbed.

A large hand hooked around her waist, and with a gentle pull, her body crashed into his embrace.

He lowered his head to look at her. "Are you angry?"

Si Nian turned her gaze away awkwardly. "No."

Zhou Yue Shen pinched her chin, forcing her to look up.

He remained silent for a while before slowly saying, "Nian Nian, these past few days, you haven't called me at all."

"What?" Si Nian didn't understand the meaning behind his words.

Zhou Yue Shen lowered his dark eyes, "Indeed, that day you suddenly called me by that name, was it just to provoke Fu Yang?"

Zhou Yue Shen suddenly frowned and let go of her hand.

Si Nian blinked in confusion.

She keenly felt Zhou Yue Shen's aura had changed,

but for a moment she didn't know why, eagerly looking at him and asking, offsetY Passing a IT remark his Can do

Zhou Yueshen was momentarily stunned, then couldn't help but smile wryly, "Why do you say that?"

"You never used to string me along like this," Si Nian accused, "so now that you've got me, you don't cherish it?"

After saying this, she disappointedly lowered her shoulders, as if genuinely hurt.

The smile on Zhou Yueshen's face faded instantly. He reached out and pulled her into his arms. "What are you thinking?"

His gaze fixed on the woman in his arms, he sighed softly and kissed her lips lightly. "I won't tease you anymore. Be good, rest a bit more. I'll prepare breakfast."

The man's show of tenderness worked like a charm. Si Nian's momentary displeasure vanished instantly, but she still felt something was off, though she couldn't quite pinpoint it.

However, he disliked this, so he stared at her and said, "Next time, don't do this."

Seeing the serious expression on the young woman's face, Zhou Yueshen's lingering emotions dissipated. It was his problem for being overly concerned about the past.

Knowing her past circumstances, how could he still fuss over such things now?

She was young and having some petty thoughts was normal.

Even if she used herself to stimulate other men, there was nothing wrong with it.

Reaching out to gently rub the girl's soft hair, Zhou Yueshen responded, "Alright, go rest."

"I'm not resting. I wanted to tell you that today, my mom and sister-in-law are going to the town to sell cakes for the first time. They're not very experienced, so I want to supervise. I won't be able to bring you lunch at noon. Should I make extra now for you to take with you later?"

Thinking that Lin's sister-in-law and mother-in-law were probably about to leave, Si Nian set aside her minor grievances with the man and hurriedly asked.

Zhou Yueshen was momentarily taken aback. He had heard about Si Nian wanting to teach her family to make pastries, but he hadn't expected them to start a small business.

Considering the Lin family's situation, engaging in a small business indeed seemed like a good idea.

He nodded slightly, "Alright, I'll take you there."

Si Nian thought for a moment and nodded.

"That works too. You ride the bike and take my mom and sister-in-law. I'll ride my bike and bring the pastries over. It'll be easier to sell them if we push them around later. Yao Yao is still asleep, so I've already talked to Aunt Zhang. I'll ask her to help us look after her for the day. When you come back, you can take some over to Aunt Zhang."

Si Nian and Aunt Zhang were familiar with each other. Their houses were close, and since Shi Teng hadn't started school, it was convenient for her to stay with Yao Yao.

So whenever she made something good, she sent some to Aunt Zhang's home. Aunt Zhang was happy to help her.

Zhou Yueshen nodded.

Just as they finished breakfast, they heard Lin's mother's voice at the front gate.

Si Nian hurried out, with both of them carrying a foam box on their backs.

"Mom, sister-in-law, you're here. Come in quickly."

"We won't come in. We'll wait for you outside," Lin's mother shook her head.

Helplessly, Si Nian said, "Alright, wait a moment. I'll go push the bicycle."

Zhou Yueshen also came out to help.

"Sister-in-law, Aunt Lin, I'll take you there first."

"How can that be? You're so busy, and you want to take us? No need, no need, we can go by ourselves," Aunt Lin insisted, pushing back.

Her daughter had already gotten up early to come with them, and she was already feeling embarrassed about it. How could she let her son-in-law, who was busy with his own big business, delay his time to help them with this small venture?

Zhou Yueshen's voice was low, "I'll be there in twenty minutes by bike. Go early, I can secure a spot for you."

He knew people there and finding a spot wouldn't be difficult.

Si Nian came out pushing her bicycle, adding, "Mom, sister-in-law, get on. I'll drag this over, and I'll ride behind you on the bike. Otherwise, it'll be broad daylight by the time we walk there."

After some consideration, Aunt Lin thought it made sense and said apologetically, "Thank you, Nian Nian. Xiao Zhou, having you both is truly a blessing for our Lin family."

"Mom, we're all family here. Why be so polite? Hurry up, let's go early and come back quickly before all the spots are taken."

With that, she fetched a rope and tied the foam box to the rear seat of her bike.

Osmanthus cakes weren't heavy, so Si Nian found it quite easy to ride with them.

Plus, her own bike couldn't carry two people anyway.

This was already the quickest way.

Upon hearing her daughter's words, Aunt Lin didn't dare delay any longer and quickly got onto her son-in-law's motorcycle. Si Nian pedaled her bicycle behind them, and sure enough, the marketplace was bustling with people.

Early in the morning, there were already crowds of people gathering on the roads to head to the market. As Si Nian rode her bicycle, trailing behind with the fragrant cakes, passersby stopped in their tracks and looked at her.

"What's that fragrance? It smells so good!"

"Isn't that Mrs. Zhou's daughter-in-law? I envy her, riding a bicycle to the market. There aren't many women around here who can ride a bicycle! Mr. Zhou really dotes on his wife!"

"Comrade Si Nian, where are you off to?"

Si Nian stopped her bicycle and greeted everyone, "Good morning, uncles and aunties. I'm going to the town to sell some cakes with my mom and them."

"Selling cakes? Really selling? I thought you were joking."

"Remember that mung bean cake from your house before? No wonder it smells so good!"

"How much for a pound? Give me a pound!"

Si Nian opened the foam box, and the aroma of the freshly baked cakes immediately filled the air. The people around were astonished. They hadn't expected it to smell so delightful and quickly gathered around.

"This is osmanthus flavor, so fragrant!"

"Are they expensive? Give me two pieces, just smelling them makes me hungry."

Everyone who went to the market early didn't eat much for breakfast. Most just grabbed a couple of buns or pancakes from town or, if they could, went to a restaurant. Now, they were hungry, and the aroma was making their mouths water.

Si Nian had set a reasonable price and smiled, "Not expensive, 2.5 yuan per jin for regular ones, 3 yuan for the osmanthus ones."

"2.5 yuan isn't expensive? In town, big steamed buns are only 1 yuan each."

Si Nian glanced over; it was a new face.

She replied calmly, "No problem, then go eat those big steamed buns."

The person was momentarily taken aback.