Chapter 51 So That's It

"The young master is busy with important matters and can't come to see you off in person," Ah Fu replied, "but don't think our young master doesn't value you. Whether he values ​​you or not, this is all real money."

"Okay then." Xu Chuchu knew that both the master and the servant were stubborn, so she didn't refuse anymore and put the banknote into her bag. "Thank your rich young master for me."

Ah Fu curled his lips and said, "My young master comes from a wealthy family. How can he be called a local tycoon? That's really unpleasant to hear."

Xu Chuchu didn't argue, but smiled and shook her hand: "Then, see you again if we're lucky. Thank you for taking care of me during this time."

No matter whether they meet again in the future, she will never forget this encounter.

"Goodbye." Ah Fu also said goodbye to Xu Chuchu and sent her out of the yamen gate.

After the meeting, Ah Fu returned to Xiao Yu's study and saw Xiao Yu still sitting by the window, leaning his head and looking in the direction where Xu Chuchu had left, somewhat absent-minded.

"Master, I'm back." Ah Fu came back to report.

He really wanted to ask Xiao Yu why he didn't go to see him off even though he was free, but instead hid in the dark and peeped at him.

But he couldn't guess what the young master was thinking, so he just added, "Xiangshi Xu has already left."

"Already left?" Xiao Yu asked.

"yes."

Xiao Yu hummed again, then suddenly changed his tone and said, "Ah Fu, you are getting bolder and bolder now. You dare to hide something from me, the young master?"

He was still looking out the window, but the chill in his tone made Ah Fu's scalp tingle.

"No, sir!" Ah Fu hurriedly admitted his mistake, although he didn't know where he went wrong.

"No?" Xiao Yu asked back, "Why did I hear that you kept some things about Xiangshi Xu from me?"

Xu Chuchu told him that she had left a message at Ah Fu's place, asking him to wait until she left before asking again, and he was willing to keep this promise.

So as soon as someone leaves, he starts asking questions.

However, Ah Fu's heart skipped a beat when he was asked this question.

Xu Xiangshi? Hiding it from the young master?

He frantically recalled for a long time, and suddenly remembered the last time he accidentally saw Xu Chuchu and Shao Zhi "fighting with jealousy," "being sarcastic," and "showing off and bickering" over Xiao Yu...

Yes, he remembered to tell the young master, but he just never found the opportunity.

But damn it, wasn’t he the only one who saw this? Who sold him out?

"Master, you misunderstood!" Ah Fu hurriedly explained, "I've wanted to tell you a long time ago, but you've been so busy with official duties lately that I didn't dare to tell you about these upsetting things, for fear of upsetting you..."

"Something upsetting?" Xiao Yu felt even colder. "Just tell me quickly. What could possibly be considered upsetting to Xiangshi Xu?"

Ah Fu heard Xiao Yu's words, which were full of defense for Xu Chuchu, and thought about how he had spent a lot of money on his beloved today. He knew that this was not a solution, so he made up his mind and said it out loud through gritted teeth.

"I discovered it by accident...Mr. Xu has ill intentions towards you, sir!" He blurted out everything he had witnessed that night in one breath.

Including Shao Zhi pretending to be unable to carry snacks when delivering them to Xu Chuchu, Xu Chuchu scolded her for pretending to be weak, and then the two of them "showed off their affection" to each other, one saying that she and Xiao Yu were childhood sweethearts, and the other saying that they were inseparable...

"Anyway, I think that Miss Shao wasn't lying when she said you were childhood sweethearts, but what Mr. Xu said made it sound like you couldn't leave her for even a moment, as if you wanted her to be tied to your belt. That's too outrageous." Ah Fu was still rambling on and on with his analysis.

"But these two girls must have some designs on you, sir. Otherwise, why wouldn't they show it in public but act so secretly?"

"So, my dear, women nowadays are all two-faced and have very bad hearts. Especially a handsome, noble, powerful, wealthy, and self-disciplined man like you, you must be careful and vigilant..."

As he was talking, he realized that Xiao Yu hadn't said a word from beginning to end. He thought Xiao Yu was angry, thought to himself that something was wrong, and knelt down with a thud.

"I was wrong. I spoke nonsense. I shouldn't have made up stories about the two girls!" The more he spoke, the more aggrieved he felt. He didn't want to make up stories. It was just that the young master forced him to say it!

As a result, after kneeling and waiting for a long time, there was no response from Xiao Yu.

When he looked up again, he saw Xiao Yu with his eyes downcast and silent, but his cheeks and ears were slightly red, and there seemed to be a suspicious smile at the corner of his mouth.

"So that's what it is..." he muttered to himself, "No wonder she was embarrassed to say it directly."

"Sir?" Ah Fu was stunned.

"Ah, what? You're right." Xiao Yu immediately became serious. "We must be wary of these two women who are plotting against me! Especially this Xu Chuchu. I didn't expect that the person I see on a daily basis is completely different from the one she is in private! This little girl has two faces!"

Ah Fu: “…”

The purpose of persuasion seems to have been achieved, but I always feel something is wrong.

He didn't dare to say anything more. When the young master asked him to get up, he waited obediently by the side.

Then I saw the young man walk to the table and sit down. Sometimes he was serious, sometimes he laughed, and sometimes he took out a colorful yellow paper from his arms, wanted to pick up a pen to write, but put it down again... He repeated this over and over again and no one knew what he was doing.

At this time, there was a knock at the door, and the servant called out, "Sir, Miss Shao is outside and wants to see you for something."

Ah Fu secretly thought that he was unlucky. He had just spoken ill of someone when they came over. However, he could only bite the bullet and ask Xiao Yu: "Master, can you let Miss Shao in?"

Xiao Yu was happily daydreaming and didn't want to see him at first, but when she thought about what Ah Fu had just said about the quarrel between Xu Chuchu and Shao Zhi, she became interested again.

"Let her in."

After receiving the order, Ah Fu went outside to invite Shao Zhi in.

"Brother Yu." Shao Zhi came in happily like a child, "Brother Yu, are you still busy?"

She was dressed in simple and elegant clothes today, which made her look pure. Coupled with her cute and adorable appearance, it was hard to believe that she was actually a scheming evil woman in private.

Ah Fu was extremely nervous, fearing that Xiao Yu let her in to talk about what had just happened.

If Shao Zhi denies it and says that she didn't mean that, he won't be able to clear himself of the charges even if he jumps into the Yellow River, right?

Fortunately, Xiao Yu did not mention the topic they had just discussed. Instead, he looked at Shao Zhi with interest and asked, "Miss Shao, what brings you to see me?"

"Brother Yu, Azhi encountered an injustice and would like to ask Brother Yu to uphold justice." Shao Zhi said shyly.

"Unfair?" Xiao Yu frowned.

"That's right," Shao Zhi said. "Yesterday, Ah Zhi went out and met a homeless woman who was being pointed at and talked about on the street. After asking, I found out that she was the wife of a wealthy businessman. The businessman died of illness, and before the seventh day had passed, she was kicked out by her husband's family."

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