The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading
Chapter 981 - 638 Engagement? Clearing Up Misunderstandings

Chapter 981: Chapter 638 Engagement? Clearing Up Misunderstandings

Tao Minmin looked at the actions of Master Chen and was stunned for a few seconds. She thought Master Chen was just asking casually and so she answered casually, not expecting him to immediately send someone to buy it.

She couldn’t help but take a few more glances at the Master Chen in front of her, his facial features were well-defined, and his clothes were tasteful. Although his appearance couldn’t match the Top Scholar’s handsome looks, he was still quite handsome.

Master Chen asked, "Does Miss Tao need a tea refill?"

Upon hearing this, Tao Minmin lowered her head to look at her teacup, which was nearly empty. During the awkward moment earlier, she had relieved the awkwardness by drinking tea.

When she raised her head to look at the teapot on the table and reached out to pour herself some tea, Master Chen beat her to it, saying with a smile, "Allow me."

Tao Minmin was stunned again.

Master Chen, holding the teapot, filled up Tao Minmin’s teacup in front of her, and then poured himself a cup of tea. When he put the teapot back, it didn’t make a single sound.

Tao Minmin didn’t know what to say for a moment. She glanced at the teacup in front of her, picked it up, and took a shallow sip.

At this time, the attendant had also bought the pastries, placed them on the table, and then left.

Master Chen looked up at Tao Minmin and softly said, "Miss Tao, please help yourself."

Seeing the Date Paste Crisp and the other treats, Tao Minmin said, "Thank you," and then reached into the dish, took a piece of Date Paste Crisp, and took a bite, slowly chewing and swallowing.

Master Chen watched Tao Minmin eat the pastries, lifted his teacup, and took a sip.

This blind date felt better than any before, as Master Chen behaved with knowledge and etiquette and was considerate of her without being off-putting.

After bidding each other farewell, Tao Minmin got into the sedan chair.

Master Chen stood at the entrance of the Five Sons Pavilion and watched Tao Minmin leave before turning and getting into his horse carriage.

As soon as Tao Minmin got home, her father and the Wang Family crowded around her to ask about the result of the blind date.

"Minmin, what do you think of Master Chen? Are you satisfied?"

"What matters is not how handsome he looks but his character. Minmin, what are your thoughts?"

Raising her head to look at her parents, Tao Minmin recalled Master Chen and said lightly, "Master Chen is handsome, and he’s also not bad as a person."

Upon hearing this, her father was delighted. "That’s good to hear. Minmin, does this mean you are fond of him?"

Tao Minmin said, "Master Chen is very nice, but he doesn’t compare to the Top Scholar."

Her father: "..."

Wang Family: "..."

Her father sighed, "Minmin, who could compare to the Top Scholar? Since you think Master Chen isn’t bad, why not give it a try?"

The Wang Family shot the father a look, "What do you mean, give it a try? Marriage is a serious matter, how can you just try it out?"

Her father explained, "How could I let Minmin try out getting married? I mean, let Minmin and Master Chen spend more time together, have tea together, and get to know one another before deciding on the marriage."

The Wang Family’s expression softened a bit, "Minmin, I think your father makes sense. Do you want to give it a try?"

Tao Minmin was silent for a while, then raised her head again to look at her parents and nodded, "Mhm."

Her father chuckled, "That’s great. Feelings don’t just appear on the first meeting, right? Familiarity breeds fondness. Spend more time together and the feelings will come, won’t they?"

The Wang Family cautioned, "Minmin, getting to know each other is good, but you mustn’t be alone together, understand?"

Tao Minmin was initially taken aback, then quickly understood and her cheeks turned red, "I understand, Mother."

The Wang Family felt somewhat relieved, "Minmin is already a grown girl and should be aware of the propriety between men and women, so as not to be gossiped about by others."

Tao Minmin nodded in agreement, "Madam has thought everything through. Minmin will always bring Ding Xiang with her when going out, ok?"

Tao Minmin nodded, "I understand, Father, Mother."

Top Scholar Residence

The Top Scholar spent the night before reading books and caught a cold by accident. He woke up with a high fever the next morning and, for the first time ever, took a day off from his usual routine.

After taking medicine in the morning, he slept until noon. When he woke up, the Top Scholar felt his head was splitting with pain. He raised his hand to his forehead and found it was even hotter than in the morning.

Ji Yuan pushed the door open and, upon seeing his master awake, approached with concern, "Master, do you feel any better?"

The Top Scholar shook his head, "Go and get the doctor."

"I’ll go right away." Ji Yuan hurried out.

By the time the doctor arrived, the Top Scholar was already faint and groggy.

After taking his pulse, the doctor prescribed a new prescription.

Ji Yuan carefully prepared the medicine and gradually fed it to the Top Scholar.

The Top Scholar drifted in and out of sleep all day, and by evening his fever had subsided somewhat, but he was still weak and listless.