"Look! These are all the food recipes that Boss Su has released. Each recipe is unique. Has she gone mad?!"
A gasp erupted from the crowd, but it was quickly silenced by the vehement condemnation of the others.
"You're the one who's crazy! Didn't you hear what the storyteller said? Boss Su cares about the people of the world. He's publishing these recipes so that even the poorest people can learn a skill to make a living!"
"My God, I heard that the cement prices have also been released. Boss Su is so smart, yet he doesn't keep anything to himself, allowing everyone to support themselves. He's truly kind and benevolent!"
"That's right! I used to think that Boss Su was just pretending to be kind, that all his good deeds were just an act. But it turns out I was wrong! From today onwards, I will respect Boss Su from now on!"
Some merchants did suspect that Su An's establishment of soup kitchens and relief for refugees was merely an attempt to gain a false reputation.
But now, a real formula has emerged, completely overturning their narrow-minded perspective.
They are highly skilled, with countless tricks up their sleeves, and can easily make a fortune. Why would they need to seek fame and fortune?
"With this recipe for Yangchun noodles, my noodle shop will definitely be saved! Such a great kindness! Although I don't have anything to offer, I must send a gift to thank Boss Su!"
No matter who started it, the other people were grateful and all brought their own saved vegetables, meat and eggs to Su's shop.
Even if the shop was too crowded to fit in, the gifts were left outside, stretching all the way out onto the street!
Unable to resist the enthusiasm, Su An climbed over the wall to the neighboring clinic and took Fu Zhun for a stroll through the back door.
Fu Zhun shook his head and chuckled: "You are riding high and have won the hearts of the people, why do you need to hide? With such contributions, it is only right that the people respect and love you."
Hearing this, Su An felt even more speechless.
She chuckled twice and said succinctly, "Being popular is a good thing, but being too popular is a no-go. Look at me, now I only dare to take you around the neighborhood, for fear of being overwhelmed by crowds as soon as we step outside!"
"Hmm..." Fu Zhunben was happy for her, but it meant he would have less time to go out with her.
His gaze turned slightly serious, and he nodded solemnly: "Indeed, it's time to let the Sword Guards manage the order."
This serious and stern remark amused Su An.
Suddenly, his eyes caught sight of a group of refugees walking towards them, and he became narcissistic again.
"Look, even at the back gate, fans are still following us, really..."
Her words suddenly stopped, and she saw that the group of refugees were not only rushing towards them, but also, just a few steps away, they all drew the short swords hidden in their sleeves!
At least a dozen or so refugees instantly turned murderous: "Give me your lives!"
Su An's heart suddenly pounded wildly. This guy wasn't chasing fans, he was chasing them to the death!
Just as she was about to push Fu Zhun away, she heard Fu Zhun snort coldly and slightly raise his hand. Dozens of sword guards instantly appeared from the shadows and rushed towards the refugees with lightning speed.
"Oh no! There are so many guards! We've misjudged them! Retreat!"
In the blink of an eye, three or four of the refugees died, and the rest, seeing that things were not going well, turned and ran.
The sword guards continued their investigation, while Su An, still shaken, led Fu Zhun back to the clinic without looking back.
"What's wrong with those refugees? Do they have a grudge against us?"
Su An drank two sips of water, still feeling a bit scared.
Goodness, she thought it was a fan.
The coldness in Fu Zhun's dark eyes faded slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "We'll know once we find out."
At this moment, Zhou Li, whom we hadn't seen for several days, strode in, his face showing an unusually serious and tense expression.
"Your Highness!"
Su An wanted to greet him, but seeing his expression, she sensed something was wrong and wisely kept quiet.
Zhou Li anxiously walked up to Fu Zhun, hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Something terrible has happened! My elder brother got into trouble while he was helping with disaster relief. He was captured by a mob and his fate is still unknown. I want to ask Your Highness to lend me troops to rescue my elder brother!"
Upon hearing this, Fu Zhun's relaxed expression suddenly hardened. "Is the news true?"
"It's absolutely true! It's hard to explain so much in a short time. I beg Your Highness to help my elder brother in consideration of my efforts!" Zhou Li's eyes were slightly red, and his face was filled with anxiety.
Fu Zhun's eyes were deep, and after a moment he spoke: "Don't rush, I will go with you to check the situation."
Then, he pursed his lips and looked at Su An, a hint of worry appearing in his eyes.
"I may not be able to return for a while. I will leave a few sword guards behind, so you must take good care of yourself."
Hearing this, Su An snapped out of her daze, clenched her fists slightly, looked directly at Fu Zhun, and said, "...I'll go with you."
"Nonsense!" Fu Zhun retorted without hesitation, "There are mobs on this trip—"
"I didn't do this on impulse."
Su An retorted immediately. She made up her mind and sighed softly, "I don't know what happened to you, but Zhou Li said it was for disaster relief, and there were rioters. That means it's about food. Even if you bring troops, you might not be able to solve the root of the problem."
"Well, aside from other things, I do know quite a bit about food, as you've all seen these past few days. And I have a brilliant plan that might be able to deal with these rioters!"
Her eyes were resolute as she stared at Fu Zhunlang and said crisply, "Even for the sake of the people, you must take me with you!"
These words were so reasonable and well-founded that they left Fu Zhun speechless for a moment.
His brows were furrowed, and he was struggling with his inner turmoil.
That being said, but...
Zhou Li looked at Su An with emotion, tears welling up in his eyes.
He was right about the young boss!
"Your Highness, the young boss is right. She has the ability, so take her with you! If there is any danger, I will protect her even at the cost of my own life!"
Fu Zhun clenched his fist, his veins bulging from the tension. After a moment, he spoke in a hoarse, helpless voice, "In that case, let's go back and make preparations. We'll set off together tomorrow."
Su An wasn't oblivious to the restraint in his eyes, and smiled, "Alright, don't worry, if there's any real danger, I'll definitely take the fall for you two!"
After saying goodbye, Su An hurriedly went home to prepare for his journey.
Not knowing how far the journey would take, she sent Zhang San and others out to buy dry food and water, while she herself worked through the night to roast meat and steamed buns, making sure they ate something nutritious.
He planned to lie to his family when he left the next morning, but unexpectedly, in the middle of the night, he suddenly heard the sound of a carriage leaving outside the clinic.
That voice… Fu Zhun?!
Su An gasped for breath, grabbed the spatula, and rushed out, but she was too late.
I only managed to see a few carriages kicking up dust as they disappeared into the moonlight at the end of the street.
The clinic was completely deserted, the doors were locked from the outside... everyone had left!
"Damn it, Fu Zhun!"
Su An couldn't help but tear up, and stomped her foot in anger.
"You promised to take me with you! You untrustworthy ingrates!"
A surge of anger and helplessness welled up in Su An's heart. She cursed loudly in frustration and even wanted to chase after him.
But after a moment, reason prevailed over impulse, and she rubbed her tearful eyes in frustration.
"When you come back, I won't let you get away with this..."
Suddenly, a figure in bright yellow strolled out from the alley beside them, his voice full of sarcasm and mockery: "It seems Miss Su has been abandoned!"
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