Just as Xiao Wu was about to answer, he heard a deep voice from above, "Think carefully before you answer. This is your only chance."

The voice had a playful quality, but Xiao Wu felt as if he had been doused with a bucket of ice water.

"Just the chores around the house."

"Really? The cotton fabric from Songjiang Prefecture is of good quality. Your family doesn't deal in cotton fabric?"

Xiao Wu shook his head repeatedly, "We're just ordinary farmers, where would we get that kind of capital?"

“Since you don’t have the capital, I want to ask you how you got those calluses on your hands.” Gu An’an grabbed Xiao Wu’s hand with lightning speed. “The Su San Niang next door is a seamstress herself, and she could tell at a glance that your hands are covered in calluses. I want to know how you got those calluses on your hands when you do odd jobs at home all day.”

Xiao Wu turned pale upon hearing this. He tried to break free from Gu An'an's grasp, but Gu An'an's grip was surprisingly strong, holding him firmly. "Xiao You, is there anything you want to say?"

Xiao You, who had been sitting there eating melon seeds, wiped her mouth repeatedly, stood up and said, "Xiao Wu is very hardworking and gets along well with the customers, but he also gets bored and asks about things at home, including things related to you, the boss lady."

Gu An'an nodded, her gaze falling on the guy who was a head taller than his peers. "Did Jiang Yong'an hire you?"

The person who had just finished answering the question and sat down to pick up some sunflower seeds suddenly dropped them onto the plate.

"Not going to say anything, huh?"

Seeing that the person was about to lose their temper, Xiao You quickly said, "Boss lady, don't be angry. I was indeed entrusted by someone, but I would never harm you."

Gu An'an chuckled, "Why should I trust you, the spies you've planted right in front of me?"

These words made Xiao You blush for a moment; she really didn't know how to explain.

After a long while, the tall and strong woman finally spoke, "Shopkeeper, I have come to your side and will naturally only listen to you. I will not pass on any messages from now on. If I tell a lie, may God strike me with lightning."

"So many vicious people haven't been dealt with by God, why would He have time to bother with you?" Gu An'an glanced at him, then pouted at Xiao Wu, "I'll give you a chance to prove yourself, you interrogate her!"