Chapter 576: Zhao Xi, Your Brother, Da Niu (Patreon)

Chapter 576: Zhao Xi, Your Brother, Da Niu

Meng Yunzheng explained, "They came to Heichang County mainly for you."

So, it was impossible for them to earn money and live a good life in the county while being unable to help the tired and exhausted Shu Yu.

From the beginning, the Lu family had made plans. Lu Erbai, Ruan Shi, and Da Ya would work in the county to support the family.

Grandma, Da Hu, and San Ya came to take care of Shu Yu. They didn't need to do much, just ensure that after a busy day, Shu Yu would have a hot meal to eat, a clean and warm house to sleep in, someone to talk to, and family to accompany her so that she wouldn't feel too lonely and miserable.

The three of them could fulfill these roles.

After listening, Shu Yu remained silent for a long time.

After a while, she frowned and said, "But this is Zhengdao Village, and most of the people living here are criminals. My grandma and the two children, they won't be safe."

"That's why I asked Zhao Xi to stay as well. He is now your brother, Da Niu."

Shu Yu blinked. "Huh? Is that possible?"

She knew without even thinking what kind of constipated expression Zhao Xi would have. She couldn't help but laugh, "That's really putting him in a difficult position."

"No, I have things to do on a daily basis. Although he is skilled in medicine, his martial arts are just average. If he follows me, he might become a burden." Meng Yunzheng came to the southwest not only to arrange for Shu Yu's care but also to find the master of Dongqing Temple.

To be honest, Zhao Xi's martial arts skills were just average, and Shu Yu could easily defeat him.

In the southwest, Meng Yunzheng had his own manpower. They were the people who had come to find the master of Dongqing Temple earlier but had no leads. So he wasn't alone in this, and leaving Zhao Xi here would not only help take care of Shu Yu but also be something Zhao Xi himself was willing to do.

This area was abundant with mountains and herbs, and Zhao Xi could find some uncommon medicinal herbs.

With Meng Yunzheng's explanation, Shu Yu felt more at ease, but there was still one question.

"What identity are my grandma and the others going to assume in Zhengdao Village to take care of me?"

In the eyes of her family, they hadn't officially acknowledged each other yet.

Meng Yunzheng smiled. "Well, you'll find out in a couple of days."

Shu Yu was surprised. It seemed like they really had a plan in mind.

However...

She pondered for a moment. "It's all fine, but there's a village official named Master Lan in Zhengdao Village. It seems like he's targeting me for some reason. I don't know what his motives are, but it feels like he wants me to take on a different role, like at the Joyful music house."

Meng Yunzheng's expression tightened. "Targeting you?"

"Yes, I can't put my finger on it, but I just have a feeling that he wants me to do something else, like what they do at the music house."

"I see. I'll investigate this matter thoroughly," Meng Yunzheng replied.

It was getting late, and Hou Shi and Miss Liu were still waiting for Shu Yu to return home.

The two of them didn't say much more and went their separate ways.

On the way back, Shu Yu picked up some dry firewood and gathered some wild vegetables and fruits before it got completely dark, and then she returned home.

Hou Shi and Sixth Miss immediately got busy.

Shu Yu had already eaten, but to avoid drawing attention, she ate a little sweet potato. The rest was given to Hou Shi and her daughter.

Both of them were a little surprised and wanted to persuade her to eat more, but Shu Yu firmly refused, so they didn't say much.

There wasn't much food, but because Shu Yu didn't eat, Hou Shi and Sixth Miss managed to eat half their fill. They put away the remaining food since they couldn't be sure if they would get as much tomorrow. They had to save and be frugal.

(End of chapter)