After finishing the hot pot, Su An specially gave away some of his homemade spicy pork jerky.
These are all carefully selected pork hind leg meats from two black pigs that she dried. She originally intended them as snacks for her three little ones to supplement their nutrition, but she only took them out because of the money!
If one could also curry favor with the God of Wealth, that would be even better.
Zhou Li was all smiles, thanking them profusely as he eagerly accepted the gift.
The evenly sliced meat resembles meticulously carved red jade, with a vibrant and enticing color.
The skin still glistens with a glistening sheen of oil, with bits of chili and Sichuan peppercorns scattered throughout, instantly releasing a tantalizing aroma of spicy meat.
Even though Zhou Li had just eaten his fill, his eyes widened and he was already craving more.
He swallowed hard, glanced at his master, his eyes darting around, and then said slyly, "I suddenly have an urgent matter to attend to! I'd appreciate it if you could escort my master back first, young master!"
Before the two could reply, he grinned wickedly and disappeared in a flash.
The young boss is so kind! Your Highness, cherish the opportunity I've created for you!
"..." Fu Zhun wanted to stop him, but it was too late.
She could only purse her lips and look at Su An with a hint of apology.
Su An waved his hand dismissively, saying it was just a matter of taking the customer home!
Besides, it's right next door, just a few steps away.
Su An was secretly astonished by how close the distance was.
It seemed no one was home, so Su An diligently pushed the wheelchair and took him back to the master bedroom.
But as soon as she entered the room, she was dazzled by the wide array of books on the shelves.
"So many books?? Can you read them all...?" Su An couldn't resist her curiosity and leaned closer.
The result was awkward; she wasn't familiar with traditional Chinese characters, so the text was like a foreign language, leaving her bewildered.
But that won't do. If she can't read, how will she do big business in the future?
Fu Zhun, unaware of Su An's sudden change of heart, nodded and said, "Just some ordinary books to pass the time."
“Well,” Su An touched her nose and chuckled, “I wonder if I could borrow a few books to take home and read? I want to learn to read.”
He then quickly assured her, "I swear I will take the best care of it and return it as soon as I'm done looking at it!"
Meeting the girl's earnest and bright gaze, Fu Zhun inexplicably curled his lips into a smile, his eyes filled with admiration.
It's already quite remarkable that an ordinary woman has the awareness to be literate and read.
"Of course, you can take it."
Su An thanked him with a smile, and soon happily went home with a stack of books in her arms.
He truly is a great benefactor! So generous and selfless!
Little did they know that after fleeing in a sorry state, Su Dabao, with a livid face, had already approached He Chengjia for a collaboration.
He Cheng finally understood why everyone was looking at him strangely when he went out today.
Even his old friends no longer make plans with him, and they look at him with disdain whenever they see him!
"It was she who was secretly plotting this!" He Cheng was furious and slammed his fist on the table.
The more he thought about it, the more his once handsome and gentle face gradually turned fierce; he simply couldn't understand it.
Su An was always as frail as a willow, and she was gentle and considerate towards him, always obedient to him.
How could someone do something to slander themselves?!
His mother, Madam He, was so angry that her liver ached. She screamed and cursed repeatedly, "That little slut has gone mad! Doesn't she know who she is? A lowly village girl. Does she really think she can climb the social ladder and become a phoenix?"
"You are a worthy scholar who has passed the imperial examination this year! Your future is limitless! She should be grateful for your kindness, yet she dares to slander you everywhere!"
Hearing this, He Cheng arrogantly raised his eyebrows, feeling even more aggrieved and resentful, and gritted his teeth as he said:
"I even planned to take her as a concubine after I achieved fame and success, so she could be an official's wife. I never expected her to slander me like this!"
"I misjudged her; I thought she was just a kind and gentle woman!"
"Pah! That little slut isn't even worthy to carry your shoes!" Madam He was immediately heartbroken and narrowed her slanted eyes.
"Son, since she's so heartless, we don't need to show her any mercy!"
The mother and son exchanged glances and immediately came up with a plan.
He Cheng is now a Juren (a successful candidate in the imperial examinations)!
To ruin that little village girl's reputation is as easy as drinking water or eating!
He Cheng's expression turned contemptuous and ruthless. He immediately wrote a letter accusing Su An of slandering a scholar who had passed the imperial examinations, and ordered it to be sent out by fast horse.
The letter was delivered to the county government office of Fuyou County the following day.
Su Ji Baked Cake Shop.
Business was booming, and Su An was busy selling steamed buns.
Suddenly, two bailiffs barged into the crowd—
"Scatter, everyone!"
"The yamen has summoned the defendant, Su An, is that right?"
"He Cheng, the plaintiff! I accuse you of spreading rumors and slandering a scholar of the current dynasty, violating the laws of this dynasty, and committing the crime of false accusation and framing! The county magistrate hereby summons you to court for trial. Come with us!"
As they spoke, the bailiff presented a complaint, which clearly stated that the two had never been engaged and that everything was a scheme orchestrated by Su An in an attempt to marry into the He family!
What?
Everyone present was immediately shocked and turned to look at Su An.
Could it be that everything the small business owner has been saying and singing these past few days is just slander?!
Just to lure them into buying steamed buns?
Faced with countless shocked and questioning gazes, and two fierce-looking constables, Su An simply wiped his sweat, nodded calmly, and said, "I'll go with you now, but please allow me to get my evidence first."
She had long anticipated this day, but she hadn't expected it to come so soon.
Isn't that scumbag in the prefectural city? Your information network is pretty accurate!
After obtaining the consent of the two constables, Su An turned back to the courtyard and first took out a stack of colorful letters and stuffed them into his bosom.
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