Xu Zhimo didn't have enough money, and the shopkeeper didn't know her and was unwilling to give her credit.

After all, five thousand taels is not a small amount, and Xu Zhimo doesn't think she can afford it.

Xu Zhimo really needed that medicinal ingredient, otherwise the birthmark on her face could not be removed. She was thinking about how to persuade the owner of the pharmacy when someone pulled her sleeve.

Xu Zhimo lowered her head and saw a delicate girl in front of her. Her big eyes were as bright as obsidian, her little red mouth was very cute, her little face was chubby and white like jade, and her eyebrows were delicate and beautiful.

Seeing her lower her head, Yan Bao smiled brightly: [Hello, sister-in-law! ]

Xu Zhimo recognized her as the young lady of the Shen family. Her name seemed to be Yan Bao. What a nice name. The word "Bao" proved how favored she was in the Shen family. Looking at what she was wearing and accessorizing, it was obvious that she was loved with great care.

Although he is mute, the Shen family does not despise him at all.

Unlike her, who has been disliked since childhood.

Feeling a little bitter in her heart, Xu Zhimo stopped herself from thinking too much. She would never be laughed at again in this life.

Looking at the cute and pretty Yan Bao, Xu Zhimo smiled gently: "Yan Bao, why are you here? Where are your family and nanny? You can't run around alone, okay? You'll be sold."

Xu Zhimo was not trying to scare people, there are indeed many human traffickers.

She was abandoned as a child. The traffickers didn't want her because she looked scary.

It is said that it is difficult to sell and it is a waste of food.

Otherwise she would have been sold as a child.

Yan Bao noticed the flash of sadness in Xu Zhimo's eyes. She took out a handful of fruit candies and gave them to Xu Zhimo: "Don't be sad, sister-in-law. My brother is very capable and will protect you in the future!"

【Eat candy, feel good! 】

Yan Bao took one and put it to Xu Zhimo's mouth.

Xu Zhimo was stunned for a moment, her eyes moistened. She opened her mouth and ate the fruit candy Yan Bao fed her: "It's very sweet and delicious. Thank you Yan Bao!"

Yan Bao grinned and pointed at Brother Shen who was not far away: "Brother, come here quickly. An ugly wife has to meet her parents-in-law. You are so handsome, what are you afraid of? Use your face to charm the sister-in-law."

Brother Shen: “…”

Please, stop talking!

Following the direction of Yan Bao's finger, Xu Zhimo realized that her concern was unnecessary.

Yes, with such a lovely sister, who would dare to let her run around? She would definitely be closely guarded and protected, not letting her out of her sight.

Yan Bao waved happily: [Brother, you are a grown man, why are you shy? Do you still want a wife? ]

Brother Shen took a deep breath as Yan Bao cursed and almost attacked him personally. He walked towards them with big strides, his face looking calm and composed, but his heart was in a mess.

"Miss Xu, I'm sorry for causing you trouble." Brother Shen said apologetically.

Xu Zhimo shook her head. She quickly glanced at Brother Shen, her ears slightly hot: "Mr. Shen, you are joking. Yan Bao is very cute and even gave me candy. It's very sweet!"

Seeing the smile on her face, Brother Shen's eyes deepened a little, and a thought flashed through his mind. He wanted to know how sweet Yan Bao's candy was, but he was too embarrassed to ask.

Not knowing what to say, he just asked, "What happened just now? Is someone sick?"

"It's okay." Xu Zhimo didn't want to say more.

The owner of the drugstore who recognized Brother Shen couldn't let go of the opportunity to make money, so he said blabberingly, "This girl wants to buy some herbs. They are in short supply in our drugstore. We only have one batch, and the price is high. We don't sell on credit. This girl is short of money..."

Xu Zhimo smiled awkwardly: "I won't buy it today. I'll come back when I have enough money."

The shopkeeper deliberately provoked: "It's just one. If someone needs it, the pharmacy won't reserve it for you. It's sold to whoever pays."

Xu Zhimo frowned. She really needed this medicinal herb.

If it is sold, it will be difficult for her to find it again and the price will be high.

Yan Bao knew that her sister-in-law was short of money, so she tugged at her brother Shen's sleeve and said with her eyes, "Brother, it's your turn. Hurry up and spend money on her. A man who doesn't spend money on his wife is not a good man."

Brother Shen: “…”

At Yan Bao's instigation, Brother Shen took out his purse and asked the shopkeeper, "How much is it? I'll pay for it."

"Five thousand taels!" the shopkeeper said at a fixed price.

Brother Shen almost took a breath, it’s so expensive!

Yan Bao gasped: [What medicinal materials cost five thousand taels? They're stealing money!]

Xu Zhimo refused: "No, I'll buy it next time."

"Miss Xu, is that medicinal herb important to you? Is it absolutely necessary?" asked Brother Shen.

Xu Zhimo clutched her handkerchief and nodded without lying under his calm gaze, "I need it."

Brother Shen nodded, stuffed the purse into the shopkeeper's pocket, and pushed Yan Bao towards Xu Zhimo: "Please take good care of Yan Bao for me. I'll go back to get the money. Wait for me, I'll be back soon."

Yan Bao grinned: "Oh, not bad, my big brother is quite generous, giving me five thousand taels without hesitation, is he going to use his wife's money?"

Brother Shen's ears turned red. He didn't have the money to marry a wife, so he could only ask his parents for help.

Xu Zhimo looked at the person leaving, and in a hurry, she grabbed his sleeve and said, "Don't go. I don't want to go anymore."

Brother Shen turned around, watching her intimately pulling at her sleeves, then seeing her panicked expression, he smiled and said, "It's no burden. Just think of it as you borrowing it from me. Just write an IOU later. You need the money, but I don't need it right now. Just think of it as a thank you for treating my foot."

"Miss Xu, please don't be so formal. I like you very much. Just for my sake, let me pay!" Brother Shen felt that he was humble enough. It was not easy to spend money these days.

Xu Zhimo bit her lip, thought for a moment, and then let go: "Thank you, Mr. Shen."

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