Chapter 670: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Chapter 670: The Local Bully
Shu Yu found it strange that Da Ya's reaction was exaggerated, even if she suspected her of being a thief.
"Ah Yu, what's wrong? Did something happen? You were fine, so why did you come to the county town?" Da Ya asked, concerned. After all, those exiled to Zhengdao Village were not allowed to leave within a year.
Da Ya tightened her grip on Shu Yu's hand, worry evident in her eyes. "Eldest Sister, are you okay? Did something happen? You're here all of a sudden. I've missed you, so I came to see you and grandmother and Da Hu and San Ya. They're already at home. I came to find you specifically."
"Really?" Da Ya exclaimed happily. "Did you do something good to receive a reward?"
Shu Yu hesitated for a moment. She had originally planned to downplay it and discuss it later at home, but it seemed that Da Ya had a knack for catching the main point. She touched her nose and said, "Well... our team went hunting in the mountains and caught a big prey." Seeing Da Ya furrowing her brows with her imagination running wild, Shu Yu quickly added, "But it's not just a two-day break for me. I also switched jobs. From now on, I'll be working as a manager in the village's estate in Zhengdao Village. I'll be in charge of record-keeping, distributing food, and the work is light and not dangerous."
Da Ya became excited. "That's great! Let's go and tell Mother the good news. We can all feel relieved now."
"Yeah," Shu Yu agreed.
Da Ya held Shu Yu's hand and turned to leave the alley.
However, just as they were about to step out, they were suddenly blocked by a few people.
"Where do you think you're going?"
Da Ya's face turned pale, and she pulled Shu Yu's hand back, retreating a few steps while warily observing the newcomers.
Shu Yu felt the tension in Da Ya's grip and whispered, "Who are they?"
"Local bullies, led by Boss He," Da Ya whispered back.
Shu Yu furrowed her brows. "Does he know you?"
Da Ya nodded slightly, took another step back, and quickly explained, "You know, we were able to settle down so quickly in Heichang County thanks to the Hui Feng Escort Agency. When we first set up our stall, a few escorts from the agency used to come and buy food from us. With them backing us up, the local bullies didn't dare to cause trouble for us. But a few days ago, the escort agency encountered some trouble during a delivery, and now they've brought trouble upon themselves."
With the escort agency in trouble, the local bullies saw an opportunity. Initially, they hadn't demanded protection money from the Lu family, but now they targeted them.
"They came to our stall yesterday and warned my mother and me to prepare the protection money we owe them over these days. They said we have to give it to them tomorrow, or they won't let us set up our stall anymore."
Shu Yu understood. No wonder Da Ya had such a big reaction earlier when she was following her. Did she mistake the people following her for these local bullies?
Shu Yu squinted her eyes and looked at Boss He.
As they approached closer, Da Ya's anxiety grew. "Regarding the matter we talked about yesterday, have you made the preparations? We won't take advantage of you for nothing. From now on, our brothers will watch over your stall."
Boss He took a few steps forward and glanced at Shu Yu several times while speaking.
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