Qiao Qiu didn't say a word in between, only when they had nothing more to say did she say, "Uncle Li, thank you for coming to pay respects to my parents today. I have a few words to say to you, Uncle Li, Aunt Li, and Miss. Please follow me to the back."
Li Ruhai keenly sensed that something was amiss, but he still went along anyway.
He Qixie didn't go with them, but he had a feeling it wouldn't be simple.
After an incense stick had burned, Li Ruhai came out with his wife and daughter, his face very unpleasant. He went straight out of the main hall and left the Shen family.
Qiao Qiu slowly walked out from behind, like a scroll unfolding before everyone's eyes. His white clothes made his handsome face seem otherworldly, more like a banished immortal.
He Qi Xie went over to them and asked in a low voice, "What did you say? Why did they just leave?"
"I said that I, Shen Junbai, am not worthy to be her son-in-law. My parents have passed away, and I will be observing a three-year mourning period. I don't want to hold Miss Li back. So I'm announcing the engagement." Qiao Qiu said calmly and knelt directly on the prayer mat.
He Qixie followed, bent down, placed his hands on his knees, and said in a low voice, "If you break off the engagement now, aren't you cutting off your own path? The Shen family is powerful and wealthy, but you are still young. Even if you are very skilled, your connections are far inferior to those of Master Li."
Qiao Qiu said, "Of course I understand, but if I have to submit to others because of this, then I am not worthy to be a descendant of the Shen family."
Ring: You weren't originally one.
What angered Qiao Qiu the most was that Li Ruhai actually wanted her to marry into his family! Shen Junbai used to be such a person, and Li Ruhai actually looked down on her and insulted her like this. It was simply intolerable!
No wonder, it's not surprising that someone like that could have such a ruthless daughter.
The Li family is indeed a den of snakes and rats.
"Well said, brother, I support you." He Qixie patted her shoulder and laughed.
Qiao Qiu remained expressionless. "Brother He, after our parents are laid to rest, I have some things I need to trouble you with."
He Qi Xie said unhappily, "If we're brothers, there's no need for such formalities. If there's anything you want your elder brother to do for you, just say so."
Qiao Qiu said expressionlessly, "I'll tell you later."
The mourning hall for the Shen family was set up for three days and four nights. Qiao Qiu knelt from morning till night. When she was so tired, she would lean against the coffin for a short rest, and then continue kneeling.
The banquet held to entertain the neighbors who came to pay their respects lasted for four days, and the money flowed away like water, but Qiao Qiu didn't even blink.
After finally burying them all, Qiao Qiu began to calculate the amount of money she had spent over the past few days.
Qiao Qiu was meticulous when it came to calculations, and He Qixie, as her protector, naturally stayed by her side at all times. After witnessing firsthand how she used three or four abacuses with lightning speed and a clear mind, He Qixie was utterly impressed.
This kind of person is simply born to be a businessman; it would be a shame if they didn't go into business.
Qiao Qiu spent a total of ten days figuring out all of the Shen family's assets in Shuzhou City. Then she told He Qixie what she needed to do for her.
"What? You're going to sell the Shen Mansion? Are you crazy?!" He Qixie thought he had gone crazy with his calculations. Not to mention that the Shen Mansion was still his home, so many people had just died there. Who would dare to take the house?
Qiao Qiu said calmly, "You can help me find people slowly, but I must sell this house."
"Why do you insist on selling it?" He Qi Xie didn't understand. Wouldn't it be better to keep it as a souvenir?
“I live here, and every flower and blade of grass reminds me of them. Whenever I think of them, the scenes of their tragic deaths appear before my eyes. Is that reason enough?”
When Qiao Qiu's reddened eyes looked at him, He Qixie was shocked. He was silent for a moment, then said, "Okay, I'll help you."
When He Qixie left the Shen residence to look for people, he felt depressed. He was annoyed that he couldn't put himself in Shen Junbai's shoes.
With so many people dying in his family, who could truly remain calm? Only a heartless and cold-blooded person could do that. But Shen Junbai wasn't. His heart was softer than anyone else's; he was someone who wouldn't want those who cared about him to worry. How could such a person be cold-blooded?
He Qixie walked quickly towards Changfeng Escort Agency. His connections were not as extensive as his father's at the moment. With his father's connections, finding someone to buy this house should not be a problem.
After He Qixie left the Shen family, Qiao Qiu didn't stay idle. She went to the Shen family's shops, converted all the silver into banknotes, and left only the cost price for the shopkeepers. Then she gave the shop contracts to these shopkeepers, which was a way to reward them for their hard work over the years.
After several more busy days, He Suyue suddenly found Qiao Qiu with red eyes.
"Brother Shen, are you leaving Shuzhou City?"
"Yes, I'm not suited to stay in Shuzhou." Qiao Qiu was still very kind to He Suyue, after all, this girl had reached out to her when she was at her lowest point, she was a good girl.
He Suyue grabbed her arm and pleaded, "Brother Shen, please don't leave Shuzhou, okay?"
Qiao Qiu raised an eyebrow. She had long realized that He Suyue liked her, but since she wasn't getting married, she always kept her distance from He Suyue. He Suyue should understand that she didn't have those kinds of feelings for her, and wouldn't be so impulsive.
Judging from her appearance, she's probably in some kind of trouble.
"Suyue, has something happened?"
He Suyue's eyes immediately dimmed, and she remained silent.
Seeing that she was hesitant to speak, Qiao Qiu changed the subject and asked, "I haven't visited Uncle He in a long time. I wonder if he has time? I would like to ask him for a favor."
He Suyue didn't know her true intentions, and nodded, "Father rarely does escort missions now, he's very free every day."
"That's perfect, I happen to have some free time these two days."
“Brother Shen, you…” He Suyue couldn’t finish her sentence.
"Say what you want to say," Qiao Qiu said with a carefree smile.
"Can I...be your wife?" He Suyue finally mustered all her courage to ask.
Qiao Qiu knew how difficult it was for He Suyue, a native of ancient times, to say this. She admired her courage, but all she could do was refuse. "Suyue, I'm sorry, I have no intention of marrying again in this life."
"Why...why?" He Suyue was prepared to be rejected, but she didn't expect Qiao Qiu to say this, "Brother Shen, if you want to reject me, I can accept it, but you also..."
Qiao Qiu interrupted her, "Su Yue, I'm not saying this to reject you. Brother Shen is being honest and straightforward; he really doesn't plan to get married."
"Why?"
"Because Shen Junbai died along with the destruction of the Shen family."
"Brother Shen, what nonsense are you talking about?"
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