Li Qiu had a way with compliments. "I can tell at a glance that you are all efficient workers. Everything is cleaned up so neatly..."
The older woman loading the goods grinned from ear to ear. "You have such a sweet mouth, little girl. It's a pity that esteemed guests like you are out of our league, otherwise I'd really want to keep you here in our village."
Li Qiu laughed heartily. Having spent so much time in Lu City, she knew the locals were more open-minded and didn't have as many rigid formalities. "Thank you for the flattering offer, ma'am, but as a servant, I naturally have to follow my master.
"Given how high the quality of our village's seafood is, I'm sure the young men here don't have to worry about finding wives."
The woman smiled and nodded, her face full of pride. "You have a good eye, little girl. The young men in our village truly don't have to worry about marriage, but it's rare to see such a fresh, young girl like you.
