Chapter 772 Malicious Spread

A few days later.

The bustling city center of Yunhe County.

"Have you heard anything lately about Xinglong Restaurant...?" The butcher finished speaking and looked around.

He wanted to discuss it, but seemed afraid of something.

"It's being talked about everywhere, what are you afraid of?" the knife seller said dismissively.

"Everyone knows about what happened at Xinglong Restaurant. Anyway, I don't believe Manager Wan would do anything to harm Xinglong Restaurant," said an old woman selling woven goods nearby, pursing her lips.

"It's not a matter of whether you believe it or not, that's what everyone's saying outside. Besides, hasn't Manager Wan been getting close to the eldest son of the Xiao family these past few days? It's probably all true!" the butcher said.

“I heard that I saw Manager Wan and Young Master Xiao looking at shops… Actually, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. If it were me, I would also choose to cooperate with Young Master Xiao, after all, he’s rich and powerful.”

The knife seller sighed, "It's a pity that Young Master Xiao looks down on people like us."

"To be honest, Wan Qiqi is quite capable. It's amazing that Young Master Xiao agreed to cooperate with her despite her background." The old woman selling woven goods looked envious.

"Although she came from a poor background, her brother and husband are now both government officials, so her status is different. Naturally, people treat her differently now!" the butcher sighed.

He felt that even if he sold meat for the rest of his life, he would never have a chance to turn his life around.

Studying is difficult, but gaining an official position through meritorious service is even more difficult.

"She's also very resourceful. I heard that after she made money, she started doing business with the villagers. Now, the villagers of Lianhua Village are doing just as well as those in a whole town!"

"Yes, I heard that she treats her in-laws even better, sending them chicken, duck, fish and meat, just in case her mother-in-law gets tired."

"If I were to marry such a wonderful wife in the future, I would be overjoyed in my dreams."

"Just think about it! There's no such thing as a free lunch. Who else has the guts and ability of Manager Wan?"

"..."

More and more people joined the conversation, gradually forming a small circle.

The discussion was originally about Xinglong Restaurant, but it later turned to Wan Qiqi's home.

Many people expressed envy.

Just then, someone suddenly asked, "Have you ever heard her mention the Wan family? It seems like she always talks about her husband's family, but never her own family."

When this question was raised, everyone looked around and shook their heads.

"It seems they really haven't mentioned this before. I heard that Manager Wan used to ask her family for money, so the Wan family cut ties with her."

"Yes, I've heard about it too..."

When someone answers, more people echo them.

"Manager Wan's character wasn't great before, but she's really good now. However, she used to take so much money from her family. Now that things are better, shouldn't she help her family back home?"

"She only remembers the good things about her husband's family, never mentions her own family, and doesn't even repay her parents for raising her. This is really too much!"

"Exactly. Someone like that probably has character flaws. Otherwise, why would Manager Zhu, who has been working with her for so long, suddenly break up with her?"

"A woman like that is really no good. When Lord Chen returns, we must have a good talk with him. He can't be bewitched by this woman..."

As the blame placed on Wan Qiqi increased, the middle-aged man who had been leading the crowd quietly withdrew and headed into the alley.

However, he did not expect that as soon as he entered the alley, someone would hold a dagger to his neck.

“Tell me, who gave you permission to spread rumors here!” Wuhen asked coldly.

The man, terrified, pressed his back against the wall, his face pale, and stammered, "Hero, spare my life! I...I didn't..."

Wuhen stared intently at the man with cold eyes, increasing the pressure in her hand and leaving a shallow bloodstain on the man's neck.

"Wuhen, let him go!"

A female voice rang out, and a woman in a green dress appeared.

The man stared in surprise.

After a long while, he finally realized what had happened and cried, "Madam Chen, I was wrong, I will never dare to do it again!"

Wan Qiqi gestured for Wuhen to let go, and said calmly, "I can let you go, but you have to help me identify someone!"

After she finished speaking, she gestured to Doukou, who was standing next to her, to unfold a portrait.

"Have you seen this person before?" Wan Qiqi asked.

The man stared at the masked man in the portrait, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He then nodded hurriedly, "Yes, I've seen him. He's the one who paid me to say these things!"

Wan Qiqi nodded, not surprised.

She looked at the man and said, "If you want me to spare you, do me a favor first."

The man saw the smile on Wan Qiqi's face and felt a sense of unease and terror, yet he dared not resist.

After a while, Wan Qiqi led her people home.

Doukou followed behind her, her brows furrowed.

"Madam, are we just going to let him go like this?" she asked, puzzled.

"Or should we kill him?" Wan Qiqi suddenly turned to look at Doukou and smiled gently.

"There are too many people like Doukou, and they can't be eliminated at all. Rather than killing them ourselves, we should let them suffer the consequences."

As soon as Wan Qiqi arrived at her doorstep, she saw someone she hadn't seen in a long time.

A flash of surprise crossed her eyes, but it vanished in an instant, replaced by calm.

"Nanxing greets Madam!" Nanxing bowed to Wan Qiqi.

Wan Qiqi nodded, looking around, "You came back alone?"

"Yes, Master is not able to return for the time being, so he sent Nanxing back first. Knowing that Madam is alright, Master can rest assured."

Nanxing opened the door and led Wan Qiqi inside.

"How is the situation in Pinghe County?" Wan Qiqi sat down at the stone table under the tree and looked up at Nanxing.

Although Nanxing's figure and appearance have not changed, he gives people a different feeling than before, and his eyes have become much more determined.

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