Chapter 435 What? You don’t have enough money and want to borrow money from me?

In a rage, Mr. Qi scolded Sang Zhixia and left.

Before leaving, he repeatedly warned Sang Zhixia not to be so honest and not to put everything in front of Xu Yu, and not to say anything foolishly.

Sang Zhixia was completely exhausted after being scolded. Just as she was about to lose her strength, Ling Chu came in from the second door and whispered, "Boss, Meng Pei is here."

Meng Pei was supposed to go to Kyoto with Chen Anzhu.

But halfway through, he suddenly remembered Qi Yan'er's whereabouts, and hurriedly said goodbye to Chen Anzhu and rushed back to help.

Qi Yan'er's matter has come to an end. Sang Zhixia did not dare to ask Mr. Qi how he arranged the funeral today, nor did she remember that there was Meng Pei who was busy running around.

Sang Zhixia suddenly realized something and held her forehead with her hand, saying, "I actually forgot about him."

"I'll go to the front hall and invite them over."

Ever since Qi Yan'er was rescued, Meng Pei stayed behind simply because he wanted to do something for Old Qi and repay the great kindness he had shown him.

But Mr. Qi said clearly that it was not necessary.

Meng Pei was not a member of Qianyuan Villa from the beginning to the end. The favor he was given back then has been repaid. Meng Pei will have his own place to go in the future, and Old Qi will not keep him.

Meng Pei rubbed his face vigorously with both hands and said with a wry smile, "I was worried about Mr. Qi, but seeing his expression change when he left here today, I guess my worry is no longer necessary."

"So I came here today to ask for your resignation."

Sang Zhixia knew that he was worried about Chen Anzhu and couldn't stay anywhere, so she joked with a smile: "Chen Anzhu and the others have gone quite far. If you chase them now, can you catch up with them?"

Meng Pei's ears flushed slightly, and he rubbed his nose and laughed, "It doesn't matter if I can't catch up."

"It's the same when I catch her in Kyoto and we meet again. Anyway, we agreed that she would wait for me in Kyoto."

Once I leave Kyoto, all the past is clear and there are no more shackles.

The world is so big, Shen Anzhu and he can go wherever they want.

Sang Zhixia was amused by his straightforwardness and paused before saying, "You've come at the perfect time. I also have something to tell you."

Sang Zhixia placed the things she had found earlier on the table and pointed to the blank line. "This is the deed to the Shudi Farm. I gave a share to Shen Anzhu. Take it to her and remember to sign your name on it."

"From now on, you can go to the farm to collect your dividends at a fixed time every year. If it's inconvenient for you to do so while you're away, please write to me in advance with a reachable address and I'll have someone deliver it to her."

Sang Zhixia bought a lot of land with his own money, but the bulk of it came from Chen Anzhu, who didn't ask for a penny, so it was like giving it away for free.

Although the gift was given generously, Sang Zhixia couldn't really accept it all.

I had originally planned to send these things to Chen Anzhu once they were ready, but now that Meng Pei is here, it saves me some trouble.

Meng Pei didn't expect this to happen. He was stunned for a moment and said, "But she said she doesn't want these. Those are..."

"She said no, and I can't really not give it to her."

Sang Zhixia put the contract away and pushed it to Meng Pei, jokingly saying, "Besides, the farm is just an idea right now. It hasn't been put into practice yet. No one can say how much profit we can make in a year."

"If I don't make any profit but instead lose money, then I won't have to worry about it."

Meng Pei didn't want to go against Shen Anzhu's wishes, and kept shaking his head as if he was pricked by a needle, saying no.

Sang Zhixia was at her wit's end, so she simply looked at him with a half-smile and said, "When Chen Anzhu was young, she was a real rich girl, and she lived a life of luxury."

"You don't want anything, you have nothing. What are you going to eat with her? Starving?"

Meng Pei blushed slightly, and trying to straighten his chest and raise his head, he said in a resounding voice: "I have plenty of energy, I can take good care of her."

"I can do anything: trade, carry bags, chop wood, hunt. I..."

"Yes, you are capable, but what can you do with the little money you earn?"

Sang Zhixia took a sip of the teacup slowly and said lightly, "Girls need to be pampered. Simple meals are not good."

"She said she didn't care, so you really had the heart to do it?"

Meng Pei blushed and his eyes flickered. Sang Zhixia coughed a few times to suppress her laughter. "Besides, I gave it to her. What's it to you?"

"She can use her dividends to eat whatever she wants, whether it's coarse tea or wild ginseng. You can chop wood and hunt without any interruption. Isn't this a win-win situation?"

Seeing Meng Pei hesitantly accept the gift, Sang Zhixia smiled and said, "When you see Chen Anzhu, tell her that if you're tired of playing outside, you can come find me anytime."

Meng Pei knew that this was a way out that Sang Zhixia had left for him and Shen Anzhu. He clasped his fists in gratitude and said in a hoarse voice, "Thank you."

"You're welcome."

"I asked Lingchu to prepare your luggage and horse. You can follow the road and maybe catch up with them. Are you planning to set off immediately?"

Meng Pei nodded and said yes, then hesitated and didn't move, which made him blush and get angry.

Sang Zhixia was puzzled when she saw this and asked curiously, "Why, you don't have enough money and you want to borrow from me?"

"No, no."

Meng Pei waved his hands frantically, and under Sang Zhixia's strange gaze, he said with a stiff upper lip, "I came here today because I actually have another favor to ask of you."

Sang Zhixia said with an "oh" expression, understanding clearly, and said with a smile: "No wonder you are so polite to me today."

Meng Pei felt even more embarrassed when he heard this, but when he thought of those who were eagerly waiting for news, he gritted his teeth and explained his intentions.

Sang Zhixia was a little surprised: "You mean, Big Beard, Hui Sanniang and the others want to follow me?"

"That's what I mean."

Meng Pei smiled ingratiatingly at Sang Zhixia, trying to praise her: "They don't have any great abilities, but they're honest people. Although they've been in bandit dens, they haven't done anything too evil."

"We also know that the people around you have their own limitations and abilities. At best, they can be considered as donkeys pulling the millstone. They can't get close to you. We dare not ask for much. We just hope that you will give us a bowl of rice to eat. We are willing to do anything for you."

These people have all had contact with Sang Zhixia. Their origins are clear, but their destinations are absolutely unknown.

Hui Sanniang was only fifteen years old when she was abducted to the mountains. She wasted several years and suffered torture. After finally escaping from the mountain, she was forced by her family to hang herself, otherwise it would be a disgrace to the family.

Not to mention the bearded men.

My father didn't understand that my mother died early, so I had no way back and no place to go.

Meng Pei brought them all down the mountain, but it was impossible for him to take everyone away at once.

It was not clear where he and Shen Anzhu would go next. They really couldn't bear to have such a big tail following them, so after much thought, they could only come to find Sang Zhixia.

Sangzhixia is the most suitable place he can think of.

You won’t have to worry about losing your life in the next second, nor will you be forced to do anything harmful.

It couldn't be better.

As if afraid that Sang Zhixia would think Hui Sanniang was not clean, Meng Pei quickly said, "If you mind, I can give her some money to start a small business to make a living, as long as..."

"We're all made of flesh and blood, so who can be more clean than who else?"

Sang Zhixia shook her head nonchalantly, thought for a moment, and said, "Where are the people you were talking about? Did they all follow you here?"

Meng Pei was overjoyed to see Sang Zhixia was willing to accept it. He couldn't help laughing a few times before saying, "No, they've all gone to work at the recruiting site outside the city. If you want to see them, I'll go get them right away!"

Outside the city...

Sang Zhixia simply stood up, straightened her clothes and said, "No need."

"It just so happens that I'm going out of town too. We'll talk when we get there."