Chapter 247 Just because she hates you

Jiang Liuyun blinked his two wet eyes, looking just like a dog waiting for praise.

Yu Zhiyi rubbed her fingertips together, but didn't move.

A hint of disappointment flashed across Jiang Liuyun's eyes, but she quickly cheered up and went to negotiate the price with the shop owner again.

Finally, a large carriage that could comfortably accommodate two people sleeping at the same time with plenty of room to turn over was sold for thirty taels of silver.

The extra ten taels compared to twenty taels represent the price of some clever little touches.

For example, the seats of the carriage are hollow and divided into several hidden compartments, which can be used to hide important items that the owner must take with him when going out.

Those hidden compartments were very ingeniously made, even using mechanical tricks, and could only be opened if you knew the correct method.

For example, the bottom of the small table has a special groove for placing charcoal, which has been treated with fireproofing. In winter, you can boil water directly on the table, or even cook a small hot pot.

Moreover, the presence of the charcoal stove can maintain the temperature inside the carriage, eliminating the need for additional stoves or hand warmers, thus saving a lot of space.

There are many other clever ideas like these.

Jiang Liuyun brought up all the useful designs he had seen in carriages over the years. The carriage owner was amazed by his ingenuity, but also troubled by how time-consuming and laborious it was to make these things.

Fortunately, they were all small items. No matter how time-consuming and laborious it was, by hiring two more people, one or two items each, we could finish the items before evening.

"Sister, it's done!" Jiang Liuyun didn't dare to expect any reward this time, and just smiled as she reported the progress to Yu Zhiyi.

Yu Zhiyi had been watching the whole thing, so she knew he had done a good job.

She finally couldn't resist and reached out to ruffle the boy's hair: "Thank you."

Feeling the warmth of the hand above his head, Jiang Liuyun's dog eyes widened instantly.

His eyes shone with ecstasy, and he suppressed the urge to jump for joy, wanting to savor this moment of tenderness a little longer.

Unfortunately, that hand touched her only briefly, and then dropped in the blink of an eye.

This was the first time in all these years that Yu Zhiyi had made such an intimate gesture with someone. She coughed lightly, feeling a little awkward, and said, "It's getting late. I'll treat you to dinner."

After all, it saved her twenty taels of silver.

Jiang Liuyun couldn't hold back this time. He raised his arms high and clenched his right fist, a bright smile on his face.

Jiang Yuchuan looked at his son's silly, dog-like appearance and shook his head, rubbing his forehead.

Suddenly, he realized something.

She meant, please...

So, she always knew he was nearby?

The thought of this possibility sent a shiver down his spine for no apparent reason.

Is your daughter willing to accept him as her father?

Don't be fooled by the fact that he hasn't been looking for her lately. It's not because he doesn't care about his daughter, but because he cares about her so much that he doesn't know how to interact with her anymore.

They could only continue to protect each other silently in the dark, just like before they recognized each other.

Unlike the excitement of Jiang Yuchuan and his son, Yu Zixuan, who was not far away, stared intently at the tall, thin boy who was running around like a stupid dog, a deep look of jealousy flashing in his eyes.

Why should I?!

Why does this idiot deserve Sister Yi's gentle treatment?

Yu Zhiyi watched as someone became so overjoyed by her simple action that they lost all sense of direction. She shook her head and chuckled softly, preparing to quicken her pace to catch up.

But then a hesitant voice called out, "Sister Yi."

Yu Zhiyi felt that this title was so distant, as if it came from a past life. She was stunned for a moment, but she kept walking and quickly chased after the boy in front of her.

Yu Zixuan's eyes were filled with hurt: "I..."

Before he could even utter a sound, the tall Jiang Yuchuan appeared beside him, his eyes cold and deep: "She has nothing to do with the Yu family anymore, so don't bother her anymore."

He wasn't impulsive like his foolish son, saying things like he'd beat him every time.

However, as the second-in-command of the Martial Arts Alliance, he still has the ability to throw a weakling a hundred thousand miles away if he wants to.

The boy's expression was defiant: "She's my sister Yi, why can't I see her?"

"Just because... she hates you." Jiang Yuchuan coldly added, "She hates your entire Yu family."

"I don't care about my children, so I can't be bothered with you brats. But if you dare to cause her any more trouble... you'll soon find out what happens when you offend the apple of the martial arts alliance's eye."

The second-in-command, who had always disdained using power to oppress people, ultimately fell into the trap of conventional tactics.

Sensing the man's cold, deep, and unfathomable aura, Yu Zixuan, who had been stubbornly on the verge of speaking, ultimately did not utter the words.

Yu Zhiyi brought the father and son to Yiluan Charity.

Both father and son were puzzled by this.

Didn't I say I'd treat them to a meal?

They weren't disgusted; they just found it strange.

Yu Zhiyi explained, "Many of the people in Yiluan Charity are people who cannot find a proper way to make a living outside. A large portion of them are older, but they have not yet lost their ability to take care of themselves."

“There were a few of them who had some talent in cooking, so I kept them on as cooks.”

Each of Yiluan Charity's branches has a canteen. Apart from one head chef, the other kitchen helpers and assistants are all selected from the various branches.

Just like those elderly people who have no job outside and struggle to farm on their own.

Like a disabled person whose hands can still move.

This can be considered making the best use of people.

Although her initial intention in establishing Yi Luan Charity was to help these people live better lives, she would not let them live a life of idleness and complacency.

Living such a muddled and aimless life is not a good thing for them.

This is also not a good thing for Yi Luan Charity.

Only those who have completely lost their ability to take care of themselves can enjoy comprehensive care without having to do any work.

However, those people themselves probably wouldn't be willing to enjoy such a "pleasure".

Jiang Yuchuan knew that his daughter had set up a non-profit charity that took in people from the bottom of society who had been rejected by society. Most of them were elderly and weak, and there were also many disabled people.

He had actually considered financially helping to ease his daughter's burden.

He was worried that if he approached his daughter rashly before revealing their relationship, she would suspect that he had ulterior motives.

Now that the truth has been revealed, and he has come to this place by chance, he begins to think about what to say.

“Yi’er, I’ve heard that doing charity is a way to accumulate merit, and I also want to accumulate some merit for our family.”

As he spoke, he took out several silver notes from his pocket: "Take a look, is this enough?"

Yu Zhiyi glanced over out of the corner of her eye and saw that there were actually five silver notes with a face value of ten thousand taels.

"..."

That's more than enough.

However: "No need."

Jiang Yuchuan's face showed anxiety as he asked Leng Er, "Is it not enough? I didn't bring that much money with me this time..."

Yu Zhiyi's eyelids twitched.

Is the Martial Arts Alliance really that profitable?

He carried 50,000 taels of silver notes with him, and even had savings at home?

Thinking of the money she had painstakingly saved, she pursed her lips.

It's true what they say: comparisons are odious, and comparisons of goods are worthless.