No one expected that the man surnamed Wu would have such courage.
Tang Qiqi asked Xu Lanzhi to release Wu and her son, but Xu Lanzhi was still worried. Tang Qiqi whispered, "Mother, don't worry, I have a backup plan. They won't stay in Huaiyuan County any longer!"
The Wu mother and son left the Tang family covered in wounds. Wu was still worried about her husband. She was afraid that the Tang family had gotten their hands on that booklet and that Old Wu was likely in grave danger.
As soon as they arrived at the door, they saw Old Wu carrying all the family's valuables and preparing to make a runaway.
Upon seeing Madam Wu, he didn't even stop to rest, and hurriedly got into the carriage.
"Old Wu, where are you going!" Wu's hysterical man shouted.
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The mother and son staggered as they tried to catch up with the carriage, but Old Wu kicked them both off the carriage.
What angered Wu even more was that her head maid was also in the carriage. It turned out that Old Wu didn't even want his son anymore and was going to elope with her.
The two returned to the cloth shop like stray dogs; Old Wu had sold off everything of value, leaving them with nothing.
Mrs. Wu was on the verge of tears. These terrible ideas were all instigated by Old Wu, and when the truth came out, he was so heartless!
Young Master Wu had lost half his tongue and couldn't speak. He could only weep bitterly, repeatedly making "ah-ba ah-ba..."
Just as Ms. Wu was wondering what to do next, the debt collectors suddenly came to her door. When they found no one there, they simply dragged Ms. Wu and her son away to be sold as laborers.
As for Old Wu and his maid, they had just escaped the city and were celebrating their escape from the clutches of that tigress, Wu Shi, when they were robbed and all their gold, silver, and valuables were taken away.
When the head maid saw that Old Wu had nothing left, she abandoned him and went to find her own way to make a living. Old Wu's whereabouts became unknown after that.
The people of Huaiyuan County only knew that the Wu family had been robbed suddenly and the Wu family members had disappeared. A few days later, rumors started circulating about the Wu family's clothing shop's shady dealings, and everyone felt that the family had been punished.
Of course, since Zhao Di and Young Master Wu had been getting too close before, it was inevitable that some people would subtly inquire about them, but Tang Xiahe simply said she didn't know.
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Since that day, Zhao Di has not come out to see anyone, and gossip is still inevitable.
Xu Lanzhi consulted many doctors, and although Zhao Di's health improved somewhat, she remained mentally confused.
She didn't want to go back to Tangjiagou, and she looked haggard.
Tang Qiqi tried to enlighten her with her modern female perspective, but she couldn't resolve her inner conflict, and this beautiful young woman withered away.
Lu Tianyu, who had taken Zhaodi home that day, also fell ill; he was lovesick.
That day, Zhao Di took her medicine and was carried back on her back covered with a tablecloth. Everyone was in a hurry and didn't notice.
At that time, Zhao Di, who was confused and infatuated, was not at all still on Lu Tianyu's back. She touched him randomly and bit him randomly. Lu Tianyu, on the other hand, remained calm. Although his mind was in turmoil, his face remained completely still.
But as the days passed, he felt increasingly uneasy, especially when he put Zhao Di into the water vat and saw her eyes.
There was lust, restraint, and overwhelming shame in those eyes; he even saw a hint of affection within them.
Lu Tianyu knew that the Tang family did not want to mention this matter again. Tang Xiahe thanked him at the time and asked him to keep quiet for the sake of Zhaodi's reputation.
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So although he missed Zhaodi, he dared not go to visit her, for fear of upsetting the Tang family!
He had naturally heard the gossip about Zhao Di and the Wu family. He wanted to speak up for Zhao Di and tell them that things weren't like that, but he couldn't say anything.
As the days went by, the once robust Lu Tianyu lost his appetite and became noticeably thinner.
Finally, one day he mustered up his courage and went to the street where Tangjia Shop was located. Not daring to go in directly, he pretended to be passing by and wandered around Tangji.
But he found that the Tang family had hurriedly sent a doctor inside. Lu Tianyu was worried that Zhao Di was unwell, so he followed them in without thinking.
Tang Xiahe stopped him and asked, "Who are you looking for!"
Lu Tianyu said awkwardly, "Auntie, I saw the doctor come in and was worried that something might happen to Zhaodi. I was being presumptuous. Goodbye!" He then left, his face flushed.
"Isn't this the person who saved Zhao Di? How come he's just like Zhao Di, so thin he's unrecognizable!" Tang Xiahe muttered to herself.
Lu Tianyu ran into Tang Qiqi as he was leaving. Seeing that Tang Qiqi was a child, he asked her, "How is your sister? Why did you call a doctor again?"
Tang Qiqi vividly remembered Lu Tianyu beating up Young Master Wu, so she recognized him at a glance.
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Tang Qiqi sighed and said, "My sister isn't doing well. She hasn't spoken since that day. I always feel that something happened that day has become a knot in her heart. It doesn't seem to be because of that guy surnamed Wu. I just can't figure out why."
Upon hearing Tang Qiqi mention that day, Lu Tianyu instantly became awkward.
Tang Qiqi also pictured him carrying Zhao Di, who was hiding under the tablecloth, as he ran away.
Yes, Zhao Di would get quite excited whenever she saw that tablecloth, so Xu Lanzhi had it taken away.
Tang Qiqi had been wondering what the tablecloth held, but it turned out that the knot in her heart wasn't the tablecloth, but Lu Tianyu who was carrying her.
"I understand. The one who tied the knot must untie it, and you are the one who can untie it, brother!" Tang Qiqi said happily, pulling Lu Tianyu into the inner room.
Xu Lanzhi was pacing anxiously outside the door when Tang Qiqi rushed over and said, "Mother, I think I've found out what's bothering my sister! It's him!"
After Tang Qiqi finished speaking, she pushed Lu Tianyu in front of Xu Lanzhi.
"Qiqi, I'm feeling really upset. Don't make things worse. Your sister isn't feeling well again!" Xu Lanzhi said, almost in tears.
Lu Tianyu was very worried when he heard that Zhao Di was not doing well. He kept glancing into the room, even though the door was closed tightly.
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Tang Qiqi pulled Xu Lanzhi aside and told her her guess.
Xu Lanzhi was then surprised to notice Zhao Di's expression when she saw the tablecloth. She felt stupid for not thinking more deeply about it. She had been instilling the idea that men and women should not touch each other every day, and Zhao Di was trapped in this mental block.
Tang Qiqi pleaded, "Mother, let this brother go see eldest sister. Maybe it will help her resolve her inner conflict!"
Xu Lanzhi hesitated: "But what if seeing this benefactor upsets your sister again? She can't take any more harm!"
Lu Tianyu now understood what they meant by "unresolved issues," and he felt he should give it a try. So he said to Xu Lanzhi:
"Auntie, I've also been thinking about Zhaodi. I know this is presumptuous, but please let me in to see her. Maybe if we talk things out, she'll be alright!"
After much deliberation, Xu Lanzhi finally made up her mind. She had Qi Qi call everyone out of the room, and then said to Lu Tianyu, "Then I'll have to trouble you, young master!"
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