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Chapter 212: Employment

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Chapter 212: Employment

"Hmm?" Ah Xiang glanced at Fu Xiang Di with confusion. Shu Yu's expression turned serious. "Aunt Ah Xiang might not have heard, but our family opened a shop in the county town. It's a ready-to-wear clothing store. Currently, my mother is the only one sewing in the shop, and there are only a few pieces of clothing left. So, we are thinking of hiring someone to work in the shop." Ah Xiang and Fu Xiang Di's eyes widened slightly. Could it be what they were thinking? Is it? The next moment, Shu Yu's words confirmed their speculation. "My mother thought of Aunt Ah Xiang right away and said you were the most suitable candidate. That's why I came to find you today, to ask for Aunt Ah Xiang's opinion." Ah Xiang became somewhat excited and immediately grabbed Fu Xiangdi's hand, uncertainly asking, "You mean... hire me to sew?" "Yes, but before that, I'd like to see Aunt Ah Xiang's skills, if you don't mind." Ah Xiang nodded immediately. "Of course, I don't mind." Shu Yu unpacked the bundle she had brought with her. "I have a piece of fabric here and a simple clothing sketch I drew myself. I want Aunt Ah Xiang to make a child's garment based on it and see the result." Ah Xiang nervously took the sketch from her. Shu Yu's drawing was simple, just one style. Ah Xiang seemed to understand but had a few more questions about the details. Once Shu Yu explained, she immediately grasped the concept and rolled up her sleeves. "I'll start right away." "Good." It was just a simple piece of clothing. Shu Yu mainly wanted to assess the stitching, attention to detail, and Ah Xiang's understanding. Two to three hours would be enough. Ah Xiang no longer hesitated and quickly took the fabric into the room, bringing out her sewing basket and preparing for cutting. Fu Xiang Di helped her on the side, but after a while, she looked up and saw Shu Yu sitting alone, feeling a bit guilty. After thinking for a moment, Fu Xiang Di went to the kitchen and brought back some wild berries she had picked on the mountain. They were fresh, and she washed them before placing them in front of Shu Yu. "Sister Lu, have some berries first. Mother and I will be done soon." Shu Yu nodded. "Thank you." Fu Xiang Di smiled and quickly went back into the room. Both mother and daughter were skilled in their actions. Ah Xiang cut and sewed while Fu Xiangdi assisted. Their cooperation was seamless, and they worked quickly. As a result, the garment was finished much earlier than Shu Yu had anticipated. Before long, the clothing was placed in Shu Yu's hands. Shu Yu had drawn the sketch according to San Ya's measurements and finalized the style based on her facial and body shape. The finished product now was exactly identical to her drawing, flawless. Shu Yu scrutinized it for a while, paying particular attention to the stitches and other details, finally satisfied, she put it away. "It seems my mother was right. Aunt Xiang's craftsmanship is indeed excellent." Ah Xiang let out a sigh of relief. She was a bit nervous because she was afraid she had made a mistake somewhere, even though she had checked it already. She was still worried. Upon hearing Shu Yu's words, she finally felt relieved. "That's good to hear." Shu Yu sat up straight. "Well, let's talk about the compensation and main issues regarding the work now." Aunt Xiang pursed her lips and, still uncertain, asked once again, "Are you really deciding to hire me?" "Of course, you passed the test." (End of this chapter)

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Chapter 211: Ah Xiang and Her Daughter

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Chapter 211: Ah Xiang and Her Daughter

Shu Yu raised her hand, about to knock on the door, but she heard Ah Xiang sigh from inside. "Xiang Di, you shouldn't confront them head-on. Didn't we say earlier that you should try to change your temperament? Why are you becoming even more..." Fu Xiang Di's voice was firm and decisive. "I think it's fine. This is just how I am, and I haven't been able to change it in over ten years. Besides, I've become stronger myself, so no one dares to bully me. Just like that sister from the Lu family, didn't Mother say she's good?" Ah Xiang couldn't find words to respond. She had a soft temperament herself, which made her vulnerable to mistreatment from her in-laws. It was her fault that her daughter had become like this. The two of them relied on each other for survival, living alone at the foot of the mountain. If they weren't tough, they would be devoured sooner or later. Ah Xiang's temperament couldn't be changed in a short period of time. Who would have thought that Fu Xiang Di, without realizing it, had actually become the backbone of their family. Shu Yu didn't expect to hear her own name again. Well, it seemed that she held a significant position in the hearts of the people in Ruan Village. Feeling embarrassed about eavesdropping, Shu Yu quickly knocked on the door twice. The voices in the courtyard instantly fell silent, followed by the sound of Fu Xiang Di's footsteps. "It must be them again. I'll go..." The door was pulled open, and when Fu Xiang Di looked up, instead of the expected curse, she saw Shu Yu's smiling face. Fu Xiang Di froze completely. "You... Who are you?" "I'm Lu Shu Yu, the second daughter of Lu's family from Shishi Village. I've come to see Aunt Ah Xiang," Shu Yu introduced herself again. Fu Xiang Di blinked, as if the person in front of her was unreal. Only when Ah Xiang found it strange and walked out did Fu Xiang Di suddenly come to her senses, but she didn't know what to say for a moment. Ah Xiang didn't recognize Shu Yu. When the incident happened at the Ruan family last time, many people went to see, and Fu Xiang Di went as well. However, Ah Xiang didn't leave the house and only heard about it from Fu Xiang Di. Shu Yu smiled at Ah Xiang and introduced herself once again. Fu Xiang Di nodded repeatedly on the side. "Yes, yes, yes, she is the sister from the Lu family." After speaking, she quickly stepped aside and said, "Sister from the Lu family, please come in and have a seat." Shu Yu followed the mother and daughter into the house and then surveyed the courtyard. Just as Ruan Shi described, this courtyard at the foot of the mountain was a place that nobody in the village wanted, so it was rented to the two of them. The house was old but kept very clean. Many places had been patched up with stones and mud, as if they had been repaired multiple times. The courtyard wasn't big either, with only one room, but it was enough for the two of them. Ah Xiang led Shu Yu into the main room, and Fu Xiang Di quickly poured a glass of water. Shu Yu thanked her and then sat down on the side. Ah Xiang glanced at her for a moment and couldn't help but smile. ''Good, that's good. I heard earlier that you had come back, and I wanted to come and see you. But I've been busy lately, so I didn't have a chance. Your return must have made your mother very happy.'' ''Yes, I'm also happy to be home.'' Ah Xiang sat across from her, feeling a bit curious. ''When you came today, did your mother mention me?'' ''Yes, my mother said that Auntie Ah Xiang is very skilled in sewing and tailoring. She even learned from you before, so you can be considered her mentor.'' Ah Xiang was taken aback and quickly waved her hand. ''What mentor? Your mother is just making things up. We were helping each other, and she also taught me many techniques.'' ''Auntie Ah Xiang is too modest,'' Shu Yu smiled and said, ''But I really want to see how skilled you are in your craft.'' (End of this chapter)

Chapter 210: Eating Melons Until It Hits You

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Chapter 210: Eating Melons Until It Hits You

However, Fu Xiangdi's personality was in inverse proportion to her physical condition. Facing the questioning of the two women, she maintained a calm expression on her little face and snorted coldly, "They started bullying me first, and I only fought back. They not only bullied me but also made fun of Ah Zhen from the village head's family. If you don't believe it, let's go to the village head's house and find Ah Zhen to prove it. It's a good opportunity for the village head to mediate." "You, you..." The two women were instantly rendered speechless. It was clearly a threat. Their children had bullied Ah Zhen, so would they dare to go to the village head's house? It wasn't like they were eager to put themselves in trouble. Fu Xiangdi raised her chin, "What's the matter? Dare or not? I'll go with you right now. The village head is probably napping at home." "You wretched girl, you... let me tell you, with your fierce, impetuous, and wild appearance, you'll never get married in your whole life." "That's right, no one will want you. You'll be an old spinster for the rest of your life." As the two women continued to curse while dragging their sons away, they would take a few steps and then turn around to utter another insult, which was somewhat ridiculous. Fu Xiangdi, on the other hand, rolled her eyes at their backs and turned around, slamming the courtyard door shut with a loud bang. The sound startled the two women, causing them to shudder, intensifying their resentment. "This wicked girl is becoming more and more outrageous. Just wait and see, she doesn't yet understand the importance of reputation. In another year or two, she'll know the consequences of offending us." "Her mother doesn't even care about her. She's already thirteen, and those with good reputation have started to look down on her. Unlike her, she's becoming fiercer." "Hmph, what can her mother do? If you ask me, she and the one who married into Shishi Village are truly good friends. Look, the daughters they raised are of the same kind. Fu Xiangdi is somewhat better, but that Lu Er Ya is simply audacious and fearless, daring to even hit her own grandmother and uncles and smash the Ruan family. I think that Lu Er Ya will stay like this for her whole life; no one will want her." Shu Yu muttered to herself, "..." Am I being talked about in a play that's hitting close to home? She just visited Ruan Family Village once, and now she's left an indelible legend? Shu Yu touched her chin, and just as the two women turned a corner, they nearly collided with her, barely managing to avoid it. The two women gasped, stepping back a few steps in shock, their eyes filled with fear as they looked at her. Shu Yu smiled, "I think I heard my name just now. Are you... talking about me? What are you discussing? Should I join in? I'm quite talkative and can discuss any topic." Their retreat became more pronounced as they tightly clutched their children's hands, causing the kids to cry out in pain. The two women suddenly regained their senses and could only force a smile at Shu Yu, saying, "No, we weren't talking about anything. You misunderstood. We were talking about that servant girl, Fu Ya Tou. We have something to attend to, so we'll leave now." After speaking, the two women immediately picked up their child and hurriedly turned around to run. Shu Yu sighed. Was she really that scary? Looking at their running posture, it was somewhat comical. Until the two individuals had completely disappeared from sight, Shu Yu shook her head, wiped the sweat off her forehead, and headed towards Aunt Xiang's house. The courtyard gate was closed, and faintly, she could still hear the voices of Fu Xiang Di and Aunt Xiang talking inside. Initially, Shu Yu thought Aunt Xiang was not at home, and only Fu Xiang Di had gone out. But now, it seemed that Aunt Xiang was inside the house. (End of this chapter)

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Chapter 209: The Current Situation of the Ruan Family

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Chapter 209: The Current Situation of the Ruan Family

The Ruan family... is in a terrible state. Shu Yu thought that Lu Sanzhu's description of half of the Ruan family's courtyard being demolished was exaggerated. But it turned out to be true. The entire Ruan family's courtyard had half of its walls knocked down. Not only that, but the kitchen also suffered extensive damage. Only one of the two stoves remained, and the already damaged cabinets were crushed under the broken walls. Even from the outside, you could see the state of the remaining half of the kitchen. The cows and pigs that used to be kept in the courtyard were gone, but a few chickens were still clucking. The dried meat, corn strings, and other food that used to hang in the corridor were all gone. Even the door of the main hall had a precarious feeling. The collapsed mud blocks were still piled up there, untouched and uncleaned. At the moment, a dog was urinating in the corner of the wall, which frightened the chickens inside and made them cackle even louder. Upon hearing the noise, an elderly woman from the house, Ruan Pozi, hurriedly ran out. Shu Yu immediately hid in the corner and watched as the old lady scolded and chased away the dog. "Scram, you mangy dog! If you come to my house to urinate again, I'll stew you and eat dog meat!" Shu Yu looked at the old lady. Just over half a month ago, she was still spirited and arrogant, but now she hunched her back, lost weight, and her face had become even more sinister and harsh. After scolding a few words, Ruan Laoda and Ruan Laoer's impatient voices came from inside the house. "Mother, will you ever stop? Don't you let people rest even in broad daylight?" "Yeah, can't you stop causing trouble? Our family has been ruined because of you. Just calm down, will you?" The old lady shrunk her neck upon being scolded and didn't dare to argue. She hurriedly went back into the house in a fluster. Shu Yu stood outside and watched the whole process, unable to help but sneer mockingly. Indeed, wicked people eventually meet their fate. The Ruan family was now truly "lively." She took a final glance at the Ruan family and turned to leave. Ah Xiang's house was located at the foot of the mountain. Neither her in-laws nor her parents wanted her, and many people in the village couldn't tolerate her, so she lived relatively far away. Sweat had already formed on Shu Yu's forehead, and she suddenly missed the short sleeves and shorts of modern times, which were much more refreshing compared to this long dress. Taking a deep breath, she crossed the small bridge in the village and finally caught sight of the few houses at the foot of the mountain. She quickened her pace, but before she could reach Ah Xiang's house, she heard several angry voices from that direction. "Fu Xiangdi, look at what you've done! My youngest brother just scolded you, and you actually pushed him into the water. If the river weren't shallow, he would have drowned. You're a murderer!" "And there's my youngest at home, Fu Xiangdi. You're the one who threw the firecracker on his head, right? It won't come off no matter how hard we pull. What should we do?" Shu Yuyuan watched from a distance and indeed saw two women holding two boys of around ten years old at the entrance of Ah Xiang's house. On the other side stood a thin and weak girl, not very tall, even shorter than the two ten-year-old boys. But from their conversation, Shu Yu knew that this person should be Ah Xiang's daughter, Fu Xiangdi, who was one year younger than her. Just by hearing the name, she knew how biased the Fu family was towards boys over girls. No wonder after Ah Xiang's husband died, the Fu family not only kicked Ah Xiang out but also threw out two-year-old Fu Xiangdi back then. Fu Xiangdi was now thirteen years old, but the constant pressures of life had taken a toll on her appearance and stature. (End of this chapter)

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Chapter 208: Shu Yu Goes to Ruan Village

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Chapter 208: Shu Yu Goes to Ruan Village

Yesterday, the entire Lu family went to the county town to prepare for the opening of their shop. Even the main and third branches of the family dressed up and went to the county town. This caused quite a stir. After Liang Shi and Lu Sanzhu returned, they extensively publicized the fact that on the day of the opening, the newly arrived county magistrate even presented them with congratulatory gifts. Although this couple was known for being untrustworthy, involving the officials and soldiers from the county government made it undoubtedly true. They didn't dare to spread rumors about such matters. As a result, the villagers of Shishi Village finally realized the significance of the return of the second miss from the Lu family. They used to think that this girl was fierce, but they didn't expect that she not only had money but also knew officials. Many families in the village now regretted not building a good relationship with Shu Yu when she first came back. Perhaps they could have discussed marriage arrangements. After all, Shu Yu was good-looking and of marriageable age. Apart from her unpleasant temperament, she was not bad in other aspects. Fortunately, it was not too late. Shu Yu had come to their doorstep, hadn't she? Looking at the suddenly enthusiastic villagers, Shu Yu suddenly regretted personally going to their homes. Fortunately, there was an elderly lady with a higher seniority by her side. She directly pulled her granddaughter's hand from the woman in front of her and said, "Our shop currently lacks a skilled tailor for ready-made clothes. We don't need any men at the moment." Even if they did need someone, they would definitely prioritize their own family members. Didn't they see that both of her sons and a great-grandson were strong and capable? The woman felt a bit regretful and sighed, but before she could say anything, the old lady had already taken Shu Yu away. After visiting a few more houses, all the meat was distributed. The old lady was a bit tired. After all, she was getting older, and these past few days had been busy. She came back bouncing along the road. Shu Yu quickly pulled her back home and asked her to rest while she went out. The old lady was puzzled, "Where are you going?" "My mother previously mentioned that Aunt Xiang from Ruan Village has good craftsmanship. I'm going to have a look and if possible, I'll hire her directly." The old lady paused, hesitating to speak. Shu Yu smiled, "Grandmother, don't worry, the people from Ruan Village are afraid of me." "I'm not worried about that," she worried that if they hired someone now while the shop still had no business, wouldn't it be a loss? But she wasn't knowledgeable about running a business, and Shu Yu was a capable person, so she didn't say much. She just advised her, "Be careful yourself. Although that old lady from the Ruan family has been quiet for now, there's no guarantee she won't go crazy when she sees you. Try not to walk near their house." "I know." Shu Yu smiled and took a few things before leaving. Although the old lady warned her not to go near Ruan Granny's house, Shu Yu couldn't control her curiosity and wanted to take a look. Since the last time she caused a scene at the Ruan family's house, she hadn't been back to Ruan Village, and she didn't know how things were going there. She only heard from Lu Sanzhu that half of Ruan's courtyard was demolished by the Yu family. Shu Yu... was just very curious. At this time, it was the hottest part of the scorching sun, and most of the villagers in Ruan Village were resting at home, waiting for the sun to become less glaring before going out to work. Therefore, the village was very quiet, with occasional barks of dogs and some restless children running around. Shu Yu wore a straw hat that covered most of her face, and no one could tell who she was. She walked familiarly to the doorstep of old lady Ruan's house and looked up at the Ruan family. (End of this chapter)

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Chapter 207: Gratitude

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Chapter 207: Gratitude

Tang Wenqian looked at Tang Mu, furrowing his brows slightly. After a moment, he whispered, "The Lu family is quite good." They value emotions and righteousness, understand the importance of repaying kindness, and have broader knowledge compared to ordinary villagers. He recalled the old lady's words: "Studying is not necessarily for the imperial examination but, more importantly, for literacy and understanding." How many people in this world can achieve such a purpose? Most people study with the goal of passing the imperial examination and becoming officials. Some scholars spend their entire lives striving for this goal, only to live their lives in a muddled and aimless manner. Tang Mu looked at Tang Wenqian with surprise, not expecting him to suddenly make such an evaluation. She frowned and said, "You..." Tang Wenqian handed over the meat in his hand, changing the topic, "Mother, let's make dumplings for dinner. We have meat available." Tang Mu stared at the piece of meat in her hand. By the time she looked up, her son had already entered the courtyard with a basket of books on his back. She stood there for a while before sighing and walked inside. "Alright, let's make dumplings then." At this moment, Shu Yu had arrived at the doorstep with a mule cart. The old lady was worried about the chickens at home, so as soon as she got off the cart, she hurriedly went towards the chicken coop. During these two days when she was away, she had left the house in the care of her daughter-in-law. Fortunately, her daughter-in-law had been well-behaved during this time, and the chickens looked lively. The old lady felt relieved and went to find the chicken coop. Later in the evening, when she returned to the county, she would take these chickens with her to raise them. Shu Yu tied the mule cart to the doorstep and took down the basket containing the meat. She entered the house and said to the old lady, "Grandmother, I'll go to the village chief's house first." The old lady washed her hands and replied, "I'll accompany you." Shu Yu paused for a moment and waited for the old lady to leave. Only then did they walk together towards Fan Zhong's house. Fan Zhong happened to be at home. When he saw Shu Yu carrying a large piece of meat, he was somewhat surprised. After hearing her explanation, he immediately smiled, "You're being too polite. Da Ya is a girl from our village. It's only right for us to stand up for her when she's been wronged. How can it be worth you personally delivering gifts to us?" That's what he said, but the meat was accepted without any hesitation. Shu Yu's mouth twitched, and without staying for long, they had to go and deliver meat to other households. Just when she was about to leave, Shu Yu saw a few children playing in the yard and gave them a few candies. After leaving the Fan family, the two of them visited the households that had helped them before. Upon receiving their thanks, these households were all very polite. However, there were also a few households that pulled Shu Yu aside and asked, "We heard that your family opened a shop on the busiest street in the county. Are you in need of workers? Take a look at my eldest child. He is hardworking and willing to work for a reasonable wage." Indeed, the villagers of Shishi Village had heard the news about the Lu Erbai family opening a shop early on, mostly spread by the Liang family. However, at that time, even the Liang family themselves were not clear about what the shop was actually selling, and they hadn't seen any signs of activity from the Lu Erbai family. So, most of the villagers thought the Liang family was just bragging. Some people even went to ask the Li family, but Li was not someone who liked to raise the status of the second son's family, so she also gave vague answers, claiming not to know much about it. The villagers of Sh8shi Village thought that this so-called shop was probably just one of those small stalls. Most of them believed that with the return of Lu Erbai's daughter, their family's life would improve. But no one expected that their lives would turn out to be this good. (End of this chapter)

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Chapter 206: Don't Get Too Close to the Lu Family

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Chapter 206: Don't Get Too Close to the Lu Family

Shu Yu's refreshing voice came from the front of the carriage. "Our family wants to send Da Hu to school. We don't know as much about this as you do. I wonder if Tang Xiucai knows any teachers or suitable schools that we can consider." The old lady's eyes lit up. "Yes, yes, Tang Xiu, tell us." Tang Wenqian was somewhat surprised. "Sending Da Hu to study?" "Yes, Ah Yu said that we don't expect him to pursue official ranks, but being able to read and understand will make things easier for him in the future." Tang Wenqian looked puzzled at the figure outside the carriage through the crack in the curtain. He didn't expect her to say that they didn't expect him to pursue official ranks but wanted him to read and understand. He paused for a moment, then came back to his senses and said in a low voice, "There are three enlightenment schools in the county town. One of them has particularly strict discipline, one has a not-so-good reputation, and there's one that's suitable, but the teacher there has some family relationship with the former county magistrate. When the former magistrate got into trouble, the students at that school were afraid of being implicated, so many of them stopped attending classes. The teacher decided to temporarily suspend classes. I estimate that they will reopen once this matter is over." The old lady frowned. "Are there any others?" "The teacher who taught me enlightenment before had extensive knowledge, and he would be suitable, but unfortunately, he went to the capital city for teaching last year," Tang Wenqian said. "There are a few private schools in town or in Jiang's Village, but those places are far away, and it's not convenient for Da Hu to travel every day." The Lu family had few members, and Lu Erbai had injured his leg. They heard he also opened a shop, so there weren't enough people to spare. Unless Da Hu lived at the school, it was simply not realistic to expect daily pick-ups and drop-offs. The old lady was very worried. In the past, she worried because they didn't have money for schooling, but now that they had money, there wasn't a suitable school, and she was still worried. However, Shu Yu had already thanked Tang Wenqian. "With Tang Xiu's analysis, we have a better understanding. We will discuss it at home and consider which school is more suitable." "Well, if you have any further questions, you can ask me." As they spoke, the mule cart arrived at Shishi Village, not far from the entrance of Tang's house in Shishi Village. So Shu Yu directly stopped the mule cart at the doorstep of Tang's house. Tang Wenqian got off the cart and thanked the two again. The old lady handed him the meat and candies. "This is a token of appreciation for helping us last time. You must accept it. Everyone else will received theirs." However, Tang Xucai's portion of meat was clearly larger than the others. Upon hearing this, Tang Wenqian did not refuse and said, "Thank you." The mule cart started moving again, while Tang Wenqian remained standing in place, watching the cart grow distant. When Tang's mother came out, she saw her son staring ahead, lost in thought. She was surprised and waved her hand in front of him. In the next moment, she noticed the meat he was holding and exclaimed in shock, "You... Did you buy meat? And such a large piece! Didn't I tell you to buy some delicious food for yourself instead of bringing things home? Your father and I won't starve ourselves." Tang Wenqian snapped back to reality and smiled as he walked inside. "I didn't buy this. It's a thank-you gift from the Lu family. I just came back on their mule cart." "The Lu family?" Tang's mother furrowed her brows and sighed, "The Lu family has money now, sending such a large piece of meat as a gift. The second daughter of the Lu family is not bad, although a bit fierce, and she doesn't have a good reputation. It's better for you not to get too close to the Lu family in the future." (End of this chapter)

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Chapter 205: Encountering Tang Xiucai Again

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Chapter 205: Encountering Tang Xiucai Again

Grandmother treated everyone equally. For her, her children were all her flesh and blood. Even if her daughter would marry in the future, she would still consider her as her own child. However, in the village, she was somewhat of an exception. In most families, daughters were treated like workhorses, while sons were treasured. Moreover, as far as she knew, those villagers like Da Zhu Arong who helped bring back the dowry for Da Ya only had daughters, and their families hadn't divided the property yet. When they received gifts, their mothers would give them to their nephews to eat. That was really distressing. Grandmother didn't like it very much, but since this time it was their family giving gifts, it was natural for their family to make the decisions. Shu Yu understood and smiled, "Alright, then what do you suggest we give?" "Let's get some pork and buy some sweets. That should be enough." As for the sweets, they could come up with an excuse to say that they were being kept for guests and hide them away, but they couldn't keep the meat for more than two days. When they cooked it in the kitchen, the whole family would be able to smell it. They couldn't possibly say in front of Da Zhu and the others that they wouldn't give any to their children. After all, Da Zhu had earned the meat for them. As for the candies, they could give them separately to the children. Grandmother thought it through, and naturally, Shu Yu had no objections. It was still early, so the two of them went to the market, bought some meat, and also bought candies before setting off in the mule cart. Little did they know that shortly after leaving the city, they saw a person walking ahead, hurrying along with a book box on his back. Shu Yu felt that the figure looked somewhat familiar, but it was only when the mule cart reached beside the person that she recognized him. "Tang Xiucai?" She hurriedly pulled the reins, and the mule cart stopped. Tang Wenqian turned his head, surprised to see her. He nodded slightly and said, "Miss Lu." Grandmother raised the curtain and looked over, delighted. "It's Wenqian! Are you going back home?" "Yes, I have a day off today, so I'm heading back." Grandmother waved at him and said, "Then come up quickly, we'll give you a ride." Tang Wenqian instinctively shook his head. "No need, it's not far, I can go back by myself." "Why decline? Look at the book basket behind you, it looks heavy. We still have to pass through several villages on the way back to Shi Village, it's quite a distance. Hurry up and get on. Last time our Da Ya had something to do, and you went with her to help. Shouldn't we show our gratitude? We wouldn't feel right otherwise." Tang Wenqian fell silent for a moment. Grandmother had already said so much, and if he continued to refuse, it would be somewhat obstinate. Moreover, there was not only Shu Yu in the mule cart. Even if he got on, no one would say anything. Therefore, Tang Wenqian nodded and said, "That would be troublesome." Tang Wenqian thanked Shu Yu again before going upstairs. However, with the sudden presence of a man in the car, the atmosphere immediately quieted down. The old lady actually liked Tang Wenqian and wanted to have a chat with him. But Tang Wenqian was a scholar, the most knowledgeable person in the village, and rarely went out. She was just a simple old country woman, and all she could talk about were trivial matters that couldn't engage him in conversation. It would only become bothersome if she talked too much. So the old lady hesitated, unable to find a topic. Shu Yu, who was driving the mule cart, couldn't help but laugh. Despite the old lady's age, she had an exceptionally adorable personality. She cleared her throat and asked Tang Wenqian, "Master Tang, I want to ask you about something." Tang Wenqian was initially quite embarrassed, but upon hearing her words, he immediately straightened up and asked, "What is it?" (End of this chapter)

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Chapter 204: An Anxious Old Lady

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Chapter 204: An Anxious Old Lady

On the scroll was a depiction of a majestic eagle spreading its wings. The front view captured a lifelike portrayal of the eagle, with sharp eyes that seemed to fixate on its prey, instantly sending a shiver down the viewer's spine. Behind the eagle were layers of overlapping mountain peaks concealed within clouds and mist. On the closest mountain, a waterfall cascaded straight down from the mountaintop, splashing water droplets in all directions, creating a tremendous impact. As Shu Yu gazed at the painting, she could almost hear the piercing cry of the eagle ringing in her ears. The entire artwork exuded a sense of grandeur and magnificence. Shu Yu... absolutely loved it. However, the old lady hesitated and said, "The painting is indeed beautiful, but perhaps it's too sharp. It may not be suitable for hanging in our shop." She glanced at the store and continued, "After all, our shop primarily sells ready-made clothes, and our customers are mostly women. If the scroll depicted landscapes or portraits of ladies, it would naturally be more in line with the atmosphere. However, this eagle is clearly not appropriate." Shu Yu rolled up the eagle scroll and replied, "It's alright. Let's put this painting aside and not hang it up." After opening all the gifts, Shu Yu felt quite content. Even the Lü family, who had been causing trouble, gave her substantial and practical gifts. She divided the dried fruits and pastries given by Doctor Xu and the fruits, instructing Lu Dasong and Lu Sanzhu to take them back and share with the children at home. Seeing that it was getting late, the members of the two households reluctantly left under the old lady's urging. Although there were no customers on the opening day, Shu Yu remained unfazed. Her composure also influenced the other members of the Lu family. However, when the shop opened the next day and hours passed without a single customer, the old lady and the others finally grew anxious. Especially when they went out for lunch and overheard discussions among the shopkeepers in Ningshui Street, it seemed as if their shop, which had only just opened, was on the verge of closure. The old lady felt increasingly worried, and upon seeing this, Shu Yu suggested, "grandmother, I'm planning to visit our village. Why don't you come with me?" "Hmm?" The old lady was puzzled. What would they do by returning to Shangshi Village? Shu Yu smiled and explained, "Don't you remember the incident with Zhang Shu? Village Chief Fan and many others helped us. We were too busy at the time and didn't have a chance to express our gratitude. Now that the shop is up and running, and we have some spare money, it's only right to buy some gifts and pay them a visit to show our thanks." The old lady slapped her forehead. "Yes, yes, yes, look at my memory. I almost forgot. Okay, let's go back now." The shop was temporarily entrusted to Lu Erbai to look after. Ruan Shi and Da Ya were sewing clothes in the backyard, while Da Hu and San Ya were squatting on the ground, writing with tree branches. Although Da Hu hadn't formally started studying at the school, Shu Yu had taught him a few characters. He planned to first earnestly learn the names of his family members. Shu Yu hitched the mule cart and helped the old lady onto the carriage. The mule cart headed towards the old famous pastry shop on Ning Shui Street. However, just as they were about to stop, the old lady said, "Don't buy pastries." Shu Yu said, "These pastries are good. Giving them as a gesture of appreciation shows our regard." The old lady shook her head. "You don't understand. The pastries may be good, and giving them as gifts may earn us some face. But you don't know about those families in the village, not to mention others, the case of Village Chief Fan's family is a prime example. The wife in their family dotes on the boys but treats the girls like weeds. If we give them these pastries, either all of them will be eaten by the boys or they will be secretly consumed by her." (End of this chapter)

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Chapter 203: Useless Parents

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Chapter 203: Useless Parents

It's true that's what they say, but it's still too sudden. Li Shi felt sour in her heart. Why should Da Hu be the one to go to school? Da Hu doesn't seem intelligent, and he's the youngest among the siblings. If anyone should go to school, it should be their second son, Er Niu. Li Shi felt extremely unbalanced, but Liang Shi's eyes lit up. She leaned towards the old lady, smiling obsequiously. "Mother, since Da Hu is going to school, should we also send our eldest son, Da Bao, to study?" Upon hearing this, Li Shi's eyes instantly brightened as she looked at the old lady with anticipation. If Da Hu and Da Bao are going, then their second son, Er Niu, can definitely go too. The old lady found it amusing and smirked. "I would love to have all my grandsons go to school and learn some skills, but unfortunately, their useless parents can't afford it. Do you have the money to send Da Bao and Er Niu to study? Or are you expecting me to provide for them? How shameless! It has been so many years since we divided the family, yet you still want to exploit me and not take care of me in my old age?" Lu Dasong's face turned red from the scolding. He hurriedly pulled Li Shi, who was fidgeting, and explained, "Mother, we didn't mean that." "That's for the best. If Da Hu can study, it's all thanks to Ah Yu. Do you really expect your niece to support your whole family?" the old lady retorted. Lu Dasong immediately shook his head, but Lu Sanzhu was tempted to nod. Lu Sanzhu and Liang Shi had no qualms about admitting their shamelessness. They were almost ready to agree with everything the old lady said. But!! Shu Yu was present, and Lu Sanzhu dared not. He could throw a tantrum and act shamelessly in front of old Lady Lu and others, but he didn't dare to use such tactics against Shu Yu. Shu Yu was someone who could outsmart someone like Master Yu, and that Zhang Shu, who ended up in such a state, was undoubtedly her doing. The problem was that she had done so many things but hadn't left any evidence behind. Lu Sanzhu had reason to believe that if he didn't know his place, he might end up buried without understanding what had happened. So after the old lady finished speaking, he forced a smile and said, "How can that be possible? As an uncle, I'm only here to assist my niece. I will never let my niece provide for me." Everyone looked at him, surprised that he actually had such self-awareness? In the next moment, Lu Sanzhu turned to Shu Yu and asked, "Ah Yu, now that your shop is up and running, business will surely be good, and you might not have enough manpower. How about this, I'll help you. I don't need a salary; just provide me with food and shelter. What do you think?" It's impossible not to give him a salary, and his second brother wouldn't really let him work for free, right? Shu Yu looked at Lu Sanzhu carefully. Honestly, his third uncle did have some skills. At the very least, he knew how to read people's expressions. However, his cunning tricks couldn't be put to use in a ready-made clothing shop. Therefore, she decisively refused him, saying, "Third Uncle, the shop is indeed in need of staff, but we need skilled tailors." Lu Sanzhu felt disappointed, and when he glanced at Liang Shi beside him, his disappointment grew even stronger. Liang Shi's eyelids twitched under his gaze, almost lunging at him to hit him. From then on, no one mentioned Da Hu's matter anymore. Although the main and third households were envious, they could only be jealous in silence and not say anything more. Only then did Shu Yu continue to look at the gift box. She took out the writing brushes, ink, paper, inkstone, and calligraphy exercises that Meng Yunzheng had given her, but there was also a scroll underneath. She unfolded it and instantly became captivated by the painting on the scroll. (End of this chapter)

Chapter 202: Meng Yunzheng's Gift

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Chapter 202: Meng Yunzheng's Gift

Shu Yu looked at the pile of cloth scraps in front of her and pondered for a moment. She figured she could make at least seven or eight dolls with these. The gifts sent by the Lü family were quite substantial, tightly packed together, which explained their weight. Shu Yu found a basket and stuffed all the completely unfolded cloth scraps into it. Then she turned her attention to the fourth gift box, which was sent by two soldiers. The box was square-shaped, not very large, and of moderate weight. Shu Yu reached out to open it and saw neatly folded silk inside. "What is this..." Shu Yu had bought a lot of fabric and silk, and she was familiar with the fabrics available in Jiangyuan County. But this silk was something she had never seen before. "This silk looks expensive," Liang Shi leaned over and said, "When presenting gifts to a high-ranking official, they pay attention to it. They know our shop sells ready-made clothes, so they gave us silk as a congratulatory gift. Clothes made from this silk can become a flagship product." The old lady glanced at her askew. "Those two soldiers are not here. What's the use of flattering?" However, the congratulatory gift from the high-ranking official did indeed make people reluctant to let go. The piece of cloth was not small, more than enough to make a set of clothes. Moreover, looking at the pattern, there was a lot of room for creativity. Satisfied, Shu Yu put away the fabric and finally turned her attention to the gift from Meng Yunzheng. His gift was ordinary and in line with expectations. Although it was not as heavy as the one from the Lu family, it still had some weight to it. Shu Yu opened it and looked inside, then froze for a moment. Before she could speak, Li Shi next to her said, "Why send writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones? Our family doesn't have anyone who reads, we can't use them at all. It's impractical, just gathering dust, isn't it?" Indeed, that young Master Meng seemed like an inexperienced scholar, so the things he sent were out of touch with reality. However, apart from them, the other members of the second branch were delighted. Especially Shu Yu, when she saw the calligraphy practice book and a scroll beneath the writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones. She took out the calligraphy practice book and opened it, confirming that it was something beginners could use. Shu Yu called Da Hu over and said, "Second Sister had planned to take you to the bookstore in the next few days to have a look and buy you a set of writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstone for you to use. However, Master Meng was thoughtful and sent them to you in advance. Take a look, do you like them?" Meng Yunzheng seemed to have a better understanding of these things than her. The inkstone he sent was quite valuable, and there were two pens beside it. One looked very delicate, while the other was a bit rough, obviously suitable for beginners. The remaining ink and paper were ordinary, perfect for practice. The old lady was delighted as she said, "It just so happens that our Da Hu is going to study. Master Meng's gift is so timely." Lu Erbai smiled and said, "I don't think it's a coincidence. Master Meng knew that we have a child who is about to begin his education. When the store is opened, Da Hu will certainly be sent to study, so he deliberately chose these items." Shu Yu also thought that Meng Yunzheng was considerate and thoughtful. However, when people from the third household of the Lü family heard their conversation, they widened their eyes in shock and exclaimed, "What? You're sending Da Hu to study?" The old lady glanced at them and said, "What's so surprising? Da Hu has reached that age, of course, he should study. Is it not good for our family to have an educated person?" (End of this chapter)

Chapter 201: Disgusting Gifts

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Chapter 201: Disgusting Gifts

The crowd instantly became alert again, their eyes fixed on the exquisite little gift box. For them, reaching adulthood was still too far away, and the gift box before their eyes was the most tangible thing. Shu Yu looked at the five gift boxes in front of her. Hmmm... Doctor Xu's, Meng Yunzheng's, Ding Yuehua's, towards the adults', and also, the large and somewhat ugly gift box sent by Lü Dong's family, which was particularly heavy. Shu Yu first took Doctor Xu's box and opened it. Inside was a box of fruits and melons. Not only were there nuts like red dates and longans, but also some preserved fruits and regular fruits that were rare in Jiangyuan County. Judging by the price, they were not cheap. Lu Sanchu and the Liang family stared at the gift box, feeling a bit restless. Shu Yu calmly closed the lid and set the gift box aside. Next, she looked at Ding Yuehua's gift box. As soon as she opened it, Ruan Shi's eyes lit up. "This folding screen is so exquisite." Shu Yu took out the screen ornaments from the gift box. The Ding family was wealthy, so the things they sent were valuable. This screen ornament didn't look like something randomly taken out. Just from the embroidery on it, one could tell that it was definitely made by skilled craftsmen. This ornament could be placed in a shop and give people a bright feeling. Shu Yu placed the screen properly and went to pick up the next gift box. Looking at this... lump of stuff in front of her, Shu Yu suddenly didn't know where to start. It was called a gift box, but it was actually a big bundle, hastily wrapped with red silk. "That surname Lü is not a good person. I don't even know what kind of rubbish he sent. Why don't we just take it out and throw it away." The old lady looked at the bundle with great disgust. "Don't! Let's see what's inside first." Lu Sanchu was quick, and she directly opened the bundle. As soon as it opened, the things inside the bundle scattered like an explosion, falling all over the floor. Everyone fell silent, and the old lady slammed the table. "I knew it! That surname Lü is not so kind, sending us a bunch of junk." Shu Yu looked at the scattered pieces of cloth on the ground and rubbed her chin. Lu Dong's family must have taken out all the accumulated scraps of cloth and piled them together, right? No wonder it's so heavy. Usually, the scraps of cloth in a fabric shop or a clothing store can be reused. Some stores sell them cheaply or give them away. Those cloth scraps can be used for shoe soles, mending clothes, or even cutting and embroidering to make handkerchiefs. However, the pile in front of them was the scraps of scraps, and it was unknown whether Lu Dong's family did it on purpose or it was the leftovers from their previous usage. Most of the fabric had already turned into strips, and it was unnecessary to sew them together. "This is intentionally sent to disgust people." Da Ya was very angry. She squatted down and picked up everything that had fallen on the ground. "I'll tidy this up and throw it back into their own shop later." "No need. I happen to need some scrap fabric, and maybe we can even sell it," Shu Yu interrupted. Da Ya looked at the scraps of fabric in her hand and furrowed her brow. "These can't be used. They can't be sewn together." "No need to sew. We can just stuff them in," Shu Yu thought the scraps of fabric would be perfect for making a few cloth dolls. Cotton is expensive nowadays, and she couldn't find any other filling material for now. The scraps of fabric came in handy. Later, she would have someone sew a few cats and dogs, fill them with the scraps of fabric. It could also be a source of income. (End of this chapter)

Chapter 200: Opening the Gift Box

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Chapter 200: Opening the Gift Box

The attendant hesitated and faced the inquiring gaze of Xiang Weinan. He could only force a smile and hand over the note in his hand. "Sir, Young Master Meng asked me to give this to you. He has already left." Xiang Weinan furrowed his brow and muttered, "He really thinks of himself as mute. He even writes to come find me?" He waved his hand, signaling the attendant to leave. Sitting on the armchair, Xiang Weinan opened the note. Inside, there was only one sentence - "Find the evidence of the Shu family's guilt. If you can't find it, you're worthless. Do not disturb the Lu family, and stay away from Shu Yu." Veins bulged on Xiang Weinan's forehead. You fucking worthless piece of shit. He gritted his teeth and tore the note into pieces, ruthlessly stomping on them on the ground. Finally, with anger, he picked up the remnants, threw them into the brazier, and watched as they turned into ashes. Xiang Weinan let out a long breath. "Fine, I won't approach Shu Yu. But if she comes to me willingly, then it won't be my problem, right?" He narrowed his eyes and called his trusted attendant back, whispering a few instructions in a low voice. Meanwhile, the target of Xiang Weinan's attention, Lu Shu Yu, was currently opening a gift box. The shop had finally quieted down, and the people from the neighboring shops had already left. The Lu family could finally catch their breath. Although they hadn't sold a single piece of clothing, receiving a gift personally sent by the soldiers gave them enough confidence. They didn't mind not making any sales on the opening day. After dealing with the neighbors, only the Lu family remained in the shop. Lu Erbai and the others finally shifted their curious gazes onto Shu Yu. The old lady couldn't help but be the first to ask, "Ah Yu, how did you get to know that Young Master Meng?" Everyone else, "...Is that the right question?" Although they were equally curious about this question. But before Shuyu could answer, Lu Erbai spoke first, "Young Master Meng is our savior. When I injured my leg, it was thanks to him and Doctor Zhao that I didn't become crippled a year ago." Everyone suddenly realized. They felt a sense of regret. Such a handsome person had become mute. Shu Yu clearly didn't intend to dwell on the topic of Meng Yunzheng. She took the initiative to ask, "I suppose you must be curious as to why the new official, Xiang Weinan, gave us gifts, right?" "Exactly, how did you come to know Lord Xiang?" Lu Sanzhu asked anxiously. He knew that Ah Yu had some ability, so it must be right to follow her. Look, she even has connections with such important people. In the future, wouldn't Lu Sanzhu be able to walk sideways in this county town? Before, he could only walk sideways in Shangshi Village, and occasionally hit a snag. But now, it's different. He, Lu Sanzhu, has become a person with status and influence. Shu Yu glanced around and said helplessly, "It can't really be considered knowing each other. We just met once, and I accidentally helped Sir Xiang with a small favor. This gift box from Sir Xiang is probably a token of gratitude." Ah? Lu Sanzhu couldn't help but feel disappointed. So, he could only walk sideways in the village after all. What a pity. Others also felt a bit regretful, but Lu Erbai and a few others didn't mind. They smiled and said, "It seems that Lord Xiang is an approachable official. With him in the county town, it's always a good thing for us common folks. Alright, let's not talk anymore. Shall we first take a look at the gift box Lord Xiang sent?" (End of this chapter)