Chapter 1518 A Letter from Linzhang Prefecture

Shu Yu then learned from Wu Fengyuan that after Hu Geng followed his mother to Donggu County, his mother passed away not long after. By chance, he met Wei Ronghua and became his apprentice.

Wei Ronghua brought him to work as a shop assistant at Hongxiang Cake Shop, but Hu Geng was still a bit hot-tempered. After the new owner took over the shop, he had a conflict with Hu Geng and was fired by the owner.

So the two shop assistants in the shop now are both newly hired this year, which explains why they are not close to Wei Ronghua.

When Hu Geng lost his job, he found some manual labor to do. He was strong, so he didn't have to worry.

After learning about his background, Wu Fengyuan sent his steward to find him, but Hu Geng refused.

The reason for his refusal was quite straightforward: the horse farm was outside the city, and Hu Geng couldn't possibly come back every day. If he were working for the Wu family, he would probably have to live outside the city. But he was well aware of Wei Ronghua's current situation and was afraid that his master might be bullied while he was away and he wouldn't be able to get back in time.

Wu Fengyuan didn't force him, but just yesterday, before he met Shu Yu, his horse was startled on the way back, and Hu Geng stopped it.

Wu Fengyuan was determined to recruit him to the horse farm. Today, he came specifically to find Wei Ronghua, hoping he could persuade Hu Geng, but he happened to see him in trouble.

"Otherwise, how could Hu Geng and the Wei family girl have gotten the news so quickly and rushed to Hongxiang Cake?"

Shu Yu suddenly realized, "So it was you who went to inform them?"

"Yes, I was planning to step forward even if you hadn't shown up."

Now, things are much better; everyone gets what they want.

Wu Fengyuan laughed and said, "After Hu Geng learned that Wei Ronghua had been settled and there was no need to worry, he readily agreed."

Shu Yu chuckled. She had just said that she had asked Wei Ronghua to hire another employee, but in fact, she had given Hu Geng a spot after seeing him.

She had assumed that Wei Ronghua would take this apprentice with him, but now it seemed that it was unnecessary.

In fact, Wu Fengyuan was happy not only because he had found a suitable person, but also because this person was Wei Ronghua's apprentice, and Wei Ronghua was now someone that Lu Xiangjun valued.

Wu Fengyuan was well aware of how many powerful backers Lu Xiangjun had, and he also had his own selfish motives; cultivating a good relationship with her would not harm his own family.

The two parted ways after arriving at the inn, and Shu Yu quickly took Ying Xi back to Jiangyuan County.

It was already evening when Shu Yu arrived home, and as usual, she went to visit the old lady in her courtyard first.

As soon as I reached the courtyard gate, I heard Xiaozaozao's giggling laughter coming from inside.

A smile instantly spread across her face. As she entered the room, she saw the old lady and Shuyou playing with a very energetic little girl.

Shu You didn't dare get too close. She was almost nine months pregnant, and her due date was just around the corner. Her body felt very heavy.

When the old lady saw Shuyu, she handed Zaozao, who was in her arms, to Huaxian.

Early on, she suddenly became a different person, crying out "ah ah ah" and reaching out to be held by the old lady.

But the latter went straight into the inner room without responding to her.

Xiaozaozao was a little unhappy, pouting as if she was about to cry.

Shu Yu stood in front of her, diverting her attention. She was stunned for a moment before laughing again.

Just then, the old lady came out, holding a letter in her hand.

"Here's your letter."

Shu Yu asked curiously, "Who sent it?"

"It was sent from Linzhang Prefecture." The old lady nudged her. "Alright, go look over there. Don't get pulled away too early. This girl is quite strong now."

(End of this chapter)