Chapter 38

Lu Sanzhu was surprised. Then, he smiled and waved his hand, Oh, I thought it was something hard. Theres no need to ask about it, I know why.

You do?

Lu Sanzhu nodded, Thats right. Speaking of which, youre the cause.

Shu Yu raised an eyebrow, Why do you say so?

Didnt you come yesterday? When you entered the village, many people saw you. You even gave candy to the children at the village entrance and brought meat and sweets to my second brothers house. At that time, everyone was saying that a n.o.ble person had come looking for my second brother and that his life would be better in the future. After that, my mother went to the village heads house to borrow an ox-cart, saying that Doctor Yan wasnt around and that she wanted to bring my second brother to the county town to have his legs examined.

Lu Sanzhu was excited when he talked about this, You dont know this, but with my second brothers familys situation, he has to think twice before going to town to look for a doctor, let alone the county. How can he treat his legs without money? Besides, its just a fall. Which country b.u.mpkin wouldnt bear with it and just apply some medicinal herbs? To think my second brother was going to the county, so someone must be paying the consultation fee, right? Since my mother didnt go about borrowing money, everyone mustve thought of you, no?

Theres also that Doctor Yan. Indeed, he wasnt around yesterday, but he returned to the village this morning. When he heard about this, he was so angry that my mother didnt believe him and would rather go to a doctor so far away than put on the ointment he gave her. The villagers were talking about this matter everywhere. It just so happened that someone from Old Lady Ruans village came here to see Doctor Yan for treatment. Doctor Yan told him about it and that person went back to spread the news. With that, the Ruan family would naturally know that a rich young lady is here at my second brothers house, brought meat, and is even paying for medical treatment. Its only a given that they would come over to build a good relations.h.i.+p with my second sister-in-law.

With the Ruan familys greedy nature, it would be strange if they didnt rush over.

Lu Sanzhu finished, Thats all. Alright, Im going to eat my noodles.

He had just taken a step forward before being pulled back by Shu Yu, Wait.

What else is there?

Somethings wrong.

What is? Lu Sanzhu was extremely anxious. If they waited any longer, the noodles would be finished by his second sister-in-law and the others.

Shu Yu stood in front of him, blocking his way, What youre saying is what happened from last night to this morning, right? But you heard the beggar say that Old Lady Ruan came to her a few days ago and asked her to pretend to be Erya. At that time, I hadnt arrived yet, and the Lu family was still down and out as usual. What does Old Lady Ruan want by finding such a person?

In the beginning, she did think that Old Lady Ruan was after her. However, after hearing the female beggars words, Shu Yu felt that things were not that simple.

Lu Sanzhu was surprised, Thats right. Why didnt I think of that? Then tell me, why did Old Lady Ruan put in so much effort?

Isnt this what I wanted you to find out?

Lu Sanzhu was speechless.

Shu Yu patted his shoulder, Thank you for your hard work.

Eh, wait. This matter sounds very complicated. Youre only giving me a bowl of noodles. Arent I at losing out?

Shu Yu pondered for a moment, Indeed. How about this, Ill give you two more candies.

Two candies? To think she could say that.

Shu Yu said, Dont think Im stingy. If it wasnt for the fact that Im new to Shangs.h.i.+ Village and dont know much, I would definitely have found someone else. For such a small matter, let alone a big bowl of noodles with two candies, even if I only give another villager two steamed buns, I will still find out what I want. Do you believe me?

Of course. But still, she was being just stingy.