She was destined never to hear the truth from Zhen Wanwan.
"I do have a way to send messages..."
"In that case, I'll have to trouble Miss Xu."
A smile appeared on Zhen Wanwan's face; the huge weight in her heart had finally been lifted.
Xu Qingli looked at Qu Huaiyuan with expectant, watery eyes, the light in her eyes almost overflowing.
Seeing Qu Huaiyuan's cold face, Xu Qingli was on the verge of losing control of her expression; her eyes reddened, and she looked like she was about to cry at any moment.
Zhen Wanwan nudged Qu Huaiyuan, signaling him to give her some response.
Qu Huaiyuan paused slightly, giving Zhen Wanwan a complicated look.
After a long while, he concealed the sadness in his eyes and returned to his usual approachable demeanor.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Miss Xu!"
Seeing this, Xu Qingli forced a smile, no longer expecting to see him.
Since he didn't mean it that way, why should she keep pestering him?
Isn't this just making people dislike you for no reason?
Xu Qingli calmed herself down and smiled gently at Zhen Wanwan.
“Madam Zhen, please come with me.”
As she spoke, she turned and walked out of the school. Seeing that Zhen Wanwan and the others had not followed, she stopped and waited for them.
Zhen Wanwan paused for a moment, then quickened her pace, following closely behind Xu Qingli.
"Miss Xu, aren't we supposed to be sending a message into the city? How come we're getting further and further astray?"
Zhen Wanwan looked around and saw that the city gate was about to disappear.
Xu Qingli covered her mouth and chuckled, teasingly saying, "Don't be afraid, Zhen Niangzi, Qingli won't do anything to you."
Seeing the teasing look in her eyes, Zhen Wanwan scratched her head awkwardly.
After that, the three of them followed Xu Qingli for a while, until the city gate completely disappeared from their sight.
"We've arrived! Please wait a moment, Madam Zhen. Qingli will be right back."
After Xu Qingli finished speaking, she went to the pile of weeds behind the City God Temple in front of her.
At this time, small groups of people had gathered in the City God Temple.
They were dressed very simply, some of their trousers had holes in the cuffs, and their faces looked quite unwell.
Who are these people?
While Zhen Wanwan was still guessing, Xu Qingli had already beckoned her over.
She glanced back at the City God Temple and secretly memorized the scene.
Who is this?
The man standing next to Xu Qingli at this moment looked to be about forty or fifty years old, with an ordinary appearance and nothing memorable about him.
Zhen Wanwan felt that after seeing him once, she might not recognize him the next time she met him on the street.
This person is so inconspicuous.
But it is precisely these kinds of people who can better remain hidden in the shadows and do things for the family that they cannot do themselves.
Xu Qingli smiled and whispered a few words in Zhen Wanwan's ear.
"This is the person who can help Lady Zhen. If you need him to deliver a message, just talk to him directly, and he will help you send the message out."
Zhen Wanwan glanced at her in surprise, then turned her gaze to the ordinary-looking man in front of her.
"Zhen Niangzi!"
When A-Yue saw Zhen Wanwan approaching the man, she hurriedly called out.
"Ah Yue, don't worry." Zhen Wanwan raised her hand to stop her.
Although Qu Huaiyuan didn't speak, he still took a few steps closer to Zhen Wanwan and followed her to the man.
If there's a problem, he can save her more quickly.
Xu Qingli's face stiffened, and she gave a bitter smile where the others couldn't see her.
Is she really that untrustworthy?
Unaware of what the others were thinking, Zhen Wanwan walked straight toward the man.
When they reached him, they greeted each other.
Zhen Wanwan said softly, "May I ask how you are addressed, sir?"
“Sir, I am too humble to accept such a title. Madam, you may simply call me Lin Tong.”
Lin Tong? Ling Tong…
Zhen Wanwan raised an eyebrow: "What a nice name, sir!"
The name itself suggests he's very well-informed; passing on messages must be a piece of cake for him!
Zhen Wanwan told Lin Tong the purpose of their trip.
The other person nodded, whispered a few words to Xu Qingli, and then bid them farewell and left.
As she watched the other person disappear into the woods behind her, Zhen Wanwan's eyes deepened.
It seems the Xu family is hiding quite a few secrets; no wonder they're a family that has managed hundreds of businesses.
At the same time, she also became more cautious.
The rise of Zhuyuan is inseparable from these families with deep roots.
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