Chapter 89: Found a suitable shop

 

Chapter 89: Found a suitable shop

Perhaps sensing the displeasure in Shu Yu's gaze, he looked up and gave her an apologetic smile before trying to persuade Da Ya, "Why don't you stay here today? It's rare for the family to be together, we should spend more time together."

Da Ya's face showed a hint of struggle, but she quickly shook her head. "I'll still go back. Now that Second Sister is back, it'll be more convenient for us to meet in the future. It's okay."

Shu Yu frowned and was about to step forward, but was stopped by the old lady.

The old lady shook her head at Shu Yu, who could only swallow the words on her lips.

In the end, Da Ya left, and Shu Yu's family only had time to see them off at the door.

Not long after, Cui Hua and her husband left too. They lived far away and couldn't stay too long as they were worried about their children at home.

Li Shi and Liang Shi helped tidy up the place before leaving.

Soon, only Lu Erbai's family was left in the house.

It was only then that Shu Yu asked the old lady, "Didn't you say you were going to persuade Eldest Sister to stay?"

The old lady sighed. "I wanted to, but Da Ya is in such a difficult position. It's better not to make it harder for her."

Despite her tough talk the day before about not letting Da Ya leave, her stance changed immediately upon seeing Da Ya's struggle.

At the end of the day, it was Da Ya who was single-handedly holding up the family in her husband's home.

Shu Yu wanted to say that if she couldn't handle it, she should just get a divorce. That Lu Shan Zhang may look honest and simple, but he couldn't even protect his own wife. What's the use of keeping such a husband? If Da Ya continued to stay in the Zhang family, she would eventually be worn down.

But such thoughts were considered rebellious here, and even mentioning them would frighten Da Ya.

Shu Yu planned to talk to Da Ya later. If she didn't want to get a divorce, then she should stand up for herself. Even if it was a physical issue that prevented her from having children, she needed to assert her place in the Zhang family.

Later that day, Lu Sixing sent over a dozen eggs and a message that she couldn't come to see Second Miss because something had come up at home. The eggs were a gift, and even Li Shi, Cui Hua, and even Liang Shi who had visited earlier had brought gifts.

In rural areas, the better gifts were things like eggs. Cui Hua lived in town and brought a piece of cloth as a gift.

Now that she had recognized her relatives, Shu Yu needed to focus on her shop. So, the next day, she went to the county town.

When the shopkeeper saw her, he hurried over, saying with a smile, "Miss Lu, come in and have a seat."

"No, I came to the county town for something today and just stopped by to see you. Mr. Quanzhong, have you heard any news about what I asked you to look into?" Shu Yu asked.

Quanzhong folded his hands and said, "Yes, indeed. I was just about to tell you. If Miss Lu isn't in a hurry, why don't you come in and we'll talk slowly?"

Shu Yu entered the dental clinic, and Quanzhong poured her a glass of water before talking about the shop's situation. "There is indeed a shop that is perfect according to Miss Lu's requirements. However, the rent may be a bit high, and the landlord also has requirements for what kind of shop it will be."

That made sense, so Shu Yu nodded and asked, "When can I meet the landlord?"

"Right now is fine. The landlord is in the shop. Later tonight, two potential tenants have also made appointments to discuss the rental. Let's go now. We might be able to secure the shop first," Quanzhong said.

Shu Yu put down her tea cup and said, "Alright, let's not delay then. Let's go."

Quanzhong quickly tidied up and led Shu Yu out.

(End of this chapter)