Mr. Du asked, "Is there anything else you'd like to buy?"
Yan Shujin and Yan Qiyu shook their heads. Actually, before they came out, they wanted to buy a lot of things, but when they actually came out, they found that they didn't lack anything. In fact, the things at home looked better, and neither of them were interested in things like antiques and calligraphy.
Mr. Du stood up and said, "Come on, let me take you to eat."
Although Yan Shujin and Yan Qiyu had eaten quite a few snacks, they had only slightly filled their stomachs and were now hungry. Following behind Mr. Du, they asked, "What shall we eat?"
Mr. Du asked, "What would you like to eat?"
Yan Qiyu likes to eat meat, but is not picky about food: "Anything is fine."
Mr. Du said, "I'll take you to eat noodles and wontons."
Yan Shujin and Yan Qiyu agreed.
Mr. Du did not take them to a restaurant, but to a small eatery in an alley. Although the eatery was small, it was very clean and crowded. The group waited for a while before they could get a seat.
After the siblings finished eating, the restaurant became much less crowded, and Mr. Du ordered another serving of beef to eat slowly.
Yan Shujin watched Mr. Du eat his beef half-heartedly, frowned slightly, glanced at the people in the restaurant, and asked, "Are you waiting for someone, sir?"
Mr. Du did not answer until he saw a middle-aged man enter, at which point he stood up and called out, "Brother Li."
The middle-aged man paused for a moment, looked at Mr. Du, and then walked over without saying a word.
Mr. Du smiled and said, "Please sit down."
The middle-aged man sat down in the empty seat.
Mr. Du asked directly, "Brother Li, what's your decision?"
The middle-aged man remained silent.
Mr. Du smiled, appearing gentle and refined. However, Yan Shujin felt that Mr. Du was different from the usual Mr. Du. Even though he was smiling, there was an indescribable feeling in him.
"Even if you don't think of yourself, Brother Li, you should at least think of your sick wife," Mr. Du said gently. "Do you really expect your daughter to go out in public and be harassed by others?"
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man's expression changed, and he looked at Mr. Du.
Mr. Du took out a box, placed it on the table, and pushed it to the middle-aged man: "This ginseng isn't very good, but Brother Li, you can use it first."
Upon hearing the word "ginseng," the middle-aged man's expression became complicated. He clenched and unclenched his fist, and after a long while, he gritted his teeth and said, "Thank you."
Mr. Du sighed and said, "Brother Li, you must know in your heart why your family was able to stay safe. Think more about yourself and your family."
The middle-aged man's jaw tightened.
Mr. Du said, "Brother Li, why don't you do as I do and bring your family to live in my mansion first, and become a tutor for the two children?"
The middle-aged man looked at Yan Shujin and Yan Qiyu, then at Mr. Du.
Mr. Du said sternly, "You have not only offended those powerful families of the previous dynasty, but you are also unwilling... In a while, when... I'm afraid your life will be even harder than it is now. You are not afraid of death, but are you willing to watch your family members suffer without anyone torment them?"
The middle-aged man's voice was a little hoarse. He wanted to refuse, but thinking of his mother, his sick wife, and his three children at home, he finally lowered his head and said, "Okay."
Mr. Du's face lit up with joy, and he said, "Then shall I have someone accompany Brother Li to pick up his family? The courtyard at your residence has already been prepared, so Brother Li and his family can move in right away."
The middle-aged man slowly exhaled: "Okay."
Mr. Du said no more.
The servant led the middle-aged man out, and Yan Shujin noticed several other people leaving with them besides the servant. She then asked, "Sir, who is this?"
Mr. Du beamed with joy; he was genuinely happy: "Li Yi is a talented and proud man. Your father invited him for a long time, but he refused."
Yan Qiyu asked, "Then why did he agree this time?"
Mr. Du looked at Yan Shujin and said, "Sister Bao is truly a lucky star. You told me that someone was harassing a girl in the street, and now Han Dalang's son is causing trouble."
"Did you sense that the young lady's identity was unusual, and that's why you investigated and learned about Mr. Li's family?" Yan Shujin quickly understood: "So, you brought us out today to see if you could run into her?"
Mr. Du did not hide anything and said with a smile, "Yes, this restaurant has some connection with Brother Li. If Brother Li's wife does not receive ginseng or similar treatment, she may not have much time left. Brother Li and his wife have a deep affection for each other, so he will definitely try to save her. This is the only place left where he can borrow money. I just didn't expect to be so lucky to run into her today. I was thinking of sending people to keep watch for a few more days."
Yan Shujin glanced at Mr. Du and said, "Sir, you really do...never waste a single opportunity."
Baojie didn't understand the intricacies of wealthy families, but she did understand one thing: might makes right.
Just like her uncle, who is now the victor only because he has the bigger fist.
Baojie didn't trust anyone else, since the people who stayed by her father's side didn't know them, and the servants in the house had all been following Xu Shi's orders before.
If Baojie orders the maids in the room to drive Yunxiang away, and no one listens to her orders, then not only she but also her mother will likely be embarrassed.
It's better to just take action directly. No matter what these people think of her, whether they think she's rude or something else, at least they won't dare to ignore what she and her mother say anymore.
Baojie had no other choice. If she wanted to establish herself in this mansion, the slow and steady approach was not suitable for her. Baojie felt that if they tried to outmaneuver Xu Shi, who came from a prestigious family, they would not be able to win. It was foolish for someone to try to compete with another's strengths using their weaknesses.
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