Published at 20th of February 2026 6:21 am

Chapter 3413: Let Her Live a Simple Life

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"You!"

Sun Jia was so aggrieved that she burst into tears.

"Say less!"

Zhang Jiachun sternly stopped Sun Jia, "This is not your place to speak, go stand aside!"

Being reprimanded, Sun Jia dared not speak anymore.

He Li and the others didn’t dare speak either.

They had known Lin Yi for such a long time, but it was the first time they saw him speak to someone in such a tone.

And the other person was a girl.

"Mr. Lin Yi, you see our situation too. The common people rely on these oranges to make a living. Please have mercy on us and give us another chance."

In contrast, Zhang Jiachun was much more sophisticated than Sun Jia.

Knowing that saying anything else was useless, he played the emotion card.

"Yes, yes, it’s not easy for us either. Let’s settle at 3.2 per unit, there’s no need to get upset over such a small matter," the villagers chimed in.

"You guys should stop saying these things. We’ve been around long enough," Ning Che interjected:

"It’s possible to help him too; come over and give some support, buy a few cars, maybe then your fruits will sell."

Hearing these words, Zhang Jiachun and the other fruit farmers were at a loss for what to do.

They indeed had thoughts of buying cars, but it was uncertain to buy in such a way.

But this condition didn’t seem to be difficult for anyone.

"Don’t you want to buy a car? Just take a look at their home cars, they’re from a big brand, and you’ll have some face driving them about. Also, it’s cheaper now with cars going to the countryside," Zhang Jiachun said.

"Stop."

Lin Yi halted Zhang Jiachun, "Even if you buy, I won’t care about this, so then, go check out someone else’s."

"This..."

Zhang Jiachun was at a loss for words, awkwardly standing in place.

"Calm down, it’s just business, everything’s negotiable."

After saying that, Ning Che looked at Zhang Jiachun, "He’s not willing to negotiate with you anymore. Come over and talk to me."

Ning Che called Zhang Jiachun and the others aside.

Only at this point did they take Ning Che seriously.

This woman was not as simple as they had imagined.

You could tell from her aura alone.

"My demands aren’t high, just buy ten cars, and I’ll help you find a market for your oranges at 3.2 per unit," Ning Che said:

"Whether you want to sell oranges, you consider by yourself."

"This..."

Zhang Jiachun was momentarily speechless, not knowing what to say.

After hesitating for a long time, he said:

"Little girl, to be honest with you, they do have thoughts of buying cars, but whether they can buy that many, I can’t guarantee."

"Director Zhang, just looking at your age, you know, you’ve been in this business for many years, we’re all adults, you should know, there’s no such thing as regret medicine in the world, nor free lunch, some stuff, once missed, is hard to get back."

Ning Che’s expression didn’t waver, nor did she play the pity card, she calmly said:

"And you’ve met me, still willing to talk with you again, if it was him, there wouldn’t be a second chance."

"It’s just finding a market, what’s with the attitude," Sun Jia muttered.

"If the price is low enough, you can find a market by yourselves, but the 3.2 price is not something just anybody can achieve," Ning Che said to Sun Jia:

"If you really could find it, there wouldn’t be a need for us, your county leaders would have settled this already, wouldn’t have dragged until now, right?"

Ning Che’s words seemed to hit a sore spot.

Not only did Sun Jia remain silent, but even Zhang Jiachun stopped speaking.

"What’s his deal, if he’s that good, how come he’s selling cars?"

"Don’t blindly guess his identity, or else even the local Ma Weicai wouldn’t be so polite to him."

After hearing this, everyone realized a key point.

Ma Weicai indeed treated him with utmost politeness.

Unlike usual, where he looks at people as if through noses.

"Alright, I’ve said everything I needed to say, how you do it is up to you."

As Ning Che spoke, she took out pen and paper, leaving her phone number for Zhang Jiachun.

"Once you’ve bought the cars, give me a call."

Ning Che didn’t add anything else; how they decided was their choice, and it had nothing to do with her.

For her, there’s no free lunch in the world; this was the price to pay.

After leaving the phone number, Ning Che left, but as she walked away, she said to Sun Jia:

"Young girl, with your state, you won’t make it in the workplace. Stop daydreaming, best to go home to dream, it’s not suitable outside."

After leaving those words, Ning Che returned to Lin Yi’s side.

"Sorted, let them choose how to do it."

Ning Che linked her arm with Lin Yi’s, "Let’s go, don’t stay here, come take a walk with me, relax."

"Okay."

The two left the square, and Lin Yi took Ning Che to go fishing again.

At the reservoir, the two sat side by side, unusually quiet.

No one knew how long had passed before Lin Yi spoke:

"You came looking for me, must have had some other business."

"Why do you say that?"

"Just a hunch."

"I did, but I turned it down for you."

Ning Che smoothed her wind-whipped hair, tucking it behind her ear, "Just simply came to chat with you and view the scenery."

"What did you turn down for me?"

"The Research Institute over there, they’re setting up an expert team to conduct in-depth research on the Water Monster, Director Li is one of the candidates," Ning Che said:

"But the brigade knows your relationship, didn’t make a hasty decision, so they let me come to ask your opinion."

"Let her live her life in peace, don’t disturb her," Lin Yi said in a low voice:

"Central Guards Brigade is not okay either."

"So I preemptively declined for you."

Lin Yi nodded, not saying more.

For the people around him, Lin Yi tried his best to avoid them getting involved in his affairs.

Especially Li Chuhan.

It’s taboo among taboos.

Not to be touched by anyone.

"Don’t think too much, the brigade also knows she’s very capable and is an expert in this field, that’s why they had such thoughts, purely appreciating her ability, with no other intentions."

"I know that, I trust the old man and Boss Liu."

"And no one called her in advance, no one’s affecting her life."

"That’s good."

"But on the other hand, she’s someone who can be on her own now, maybe it’s not all good for you to protect her like this."

"Her life, she chooses on her own, I just don’t want external things affecting her."

"Makes me a bit envious of her," Ning Che said sourly.

"You’re not her, haven’t experienced her hardships."

Gazing at the water’s rippling surface.

Ning Che recalled that incident.

Swallowing two entire bottles of sleeping pills.

If it were her being Lin Yi, she’d protect her at all costs too.

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