He Chen really did refuse, but before he could finish speaking, Yang Donglian had already picked up the pig and ran down the hill. Even if she'd heard him, she'd likely pretend she didn't.
Ye Manman raised an eyebrow and nudged He Chen's stomach with her elbow.
"He Chen, you seem to have a lot of admirers lately! There are only two female educated youths here, and it seems like both have their eyes on you, wanting to steal you from me."
She sighed dramatically, pretending to be troubled.
"What if I can't compete with them? What if we ever have a fight, and one of those female youths comes to comfort you? Would you think they're better than me and abandon me?"
"How could that happen?"
He Chen's expression changed dramatically upon hearing this, as if facing a formidable enemy. Fearing she'd genuinely feel uncomfortable, he quickly hugged her to assure her.
