Chapter 352: The Brave Prevail When Paths Cross
Chapter 352: The Brave Prevail When Paths Cross Yuan Shanchuan was momentarily surprised but immediately became interested. "Oh? Really? Da Niu, tell me what has happened in the family during my absence." Da Niu began recounting the events that had taken place since Shu Yu's return. He mentioned how the plot by the Ruans to sell the twins had failed, how Da Ya had successfully divorced and escaped the deception, and how Zhang Shu had faced consequences for his actions. He also mentioned how Second Uncle's leg had been treated and how the clothing store had flourished under Second Aunt's skilled hands. The garments from Yiren Pavilion were highly favored by the ladies of prominent families in the county town. The more Yuan Shanchuan listened, the more astonished he became. He hadn't expected such earth-shattering changes to occur in Da Niu's family in just over a month. Da Niu, too, was growing increasingly shocked as he recounted the events. He hadn't thought about it in detail before, but now he realized that Shu Yu had been the driving force behind all the improvements in Second Uncle's family. It was Shu Yu who had proposed opening the store, insisted on helping Da Ya divorce and handled the arrangements, exposed the Ruans' plot, and funded the treatment for Second Uncle's leg. Not only that, even Third Uncle's employment had been arranged by Shu Yu. And now, even their visit to the black market today. Shu Yu had taken measured steps and made steady progress, displaying maturity and decisiveness. On the other hand, Yuan Shanchuan, who had limited exposure to the world, felt a sense of surprise and wonder. As the eldest grandson of the Lu family, Da Niu felt... deeply ashamed. Yuan Shanchuan turned his head and saw the deeply affected expression on Da Niu's face. After a moment of contemplation, he reached out and patted his shoulder, saying, "You're doing well too; it's just that your upbringing was different from Shu Yu's." Wasn't he the same? If he hadn't experienced so many things, he might be even less capable than Da Niu. But now, seeing Shu Yu's accomplishments, he couldn't help but feel a tinge of bitterness. Both of them fell into silent reflection. Meanwhile, Shu Yu had already reached the corridor on the third floor. There was a shop assistant stationed there to attend to any customer needs, providing convenient service whenever required. As Shu Yu stepped out, the assistant approached and asked, "Do you have any instructions, sir?" Shu Yu shook her head. "No." She waved her hand, and the assistant stepped back, no longer asking further questions. Shu Yu sighed and casually glanced at the private room, its door tightly shut. It was incredibly challenging to catch a glimpse of the person inside. Deciding to give it a try, she began walking in that direction. To her surprise, after only a few steps, she saw a person wearing a curtain hat walking towards her. Shu Yu took a quick glance at the person and immediately focused on their clothes. Hmm... They looked familiar. Wasn't this the same outfit that Zhao Xi was wearing when she bumped into him at the staircase earlier? Could this person be Zhao Xi? But the clothes Zhao Xi wore were relatively common, and based on the clothing alone, it was difficult to be sure. Shu Yu observed the person's walking posture, which seemed quite familiar. She decided to give it a try. If it turned out to be Zhao Xi, that would be perfect. If not, she would continue searching. With that in mind, Shu Yu slowed her pace. Zhao Xi also maintained his steady gait, especially when he noticed the middle-aged man approaching from the opposite direction, whom he seemed to have seen somewhere before. He even hesitated for a moment, contemplating whether he should turn back to the private room on the second floor. However, leaving abruptly at this moment would raise suspicions. So, Zhao Xi continued walking with a composed demeanor, as if nothing had happened. Just as he was about to reach the entrance of the auctioned scroll's private room, Shu Yu suddenly quickened her pace and charged towards him.
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