Chapter 704: Poor Relationship with the Shu Family (Patreon)

Chapter 704: Poor Relationship with the Shu Family

Lu Shuyu's chopsticks paused slightly as she looked up. "Hou Shi and her daughter deliberately went to the post station to avoid the Shu family."

Wang Changdong was surprised. "You have a poor relationship with the rest of the Shu family?"

Although he had some understanding of Shu Yu's background, he had no idea about her relationship with the Shu family.

He did notice that Shu Yu had a close relationship with Hou Shi and that Hou Shi was living with the Shu family. He assumed that her relationship with her adoptive parents was good, as she even sent them meat. But now she seemed disdainful when talking about the Shu family.

As Shu Yu finished eating, she wiped her mouth with a handkerchief and asked, "Did you tell the Shu family about the post station where Hou Shi is?"

"Don't worry, it's not something that anyone can inquire about. I'll make sure others keep it a secret," Wang Changdong assured her.

After all, not many people knew which post station Hou Shi was at.

"Thank you, Big Brother, Wang" Lu Shuyu said.

"You're welcome."

Wang Changdong now had a clear understanding of the situation with the Shu family. He lowered his head and quickly finished his noodles.

Before long, the hunting team arrived.

First to run in was Fang Xiyue. When she saw Shu Yu, she quickly walked up to her. "Ah Yu."

Shu Yu raised her head and waved at her. When Fang Xiyue came closer, she whispered, "Is your father's medicine almost used up? After you finish hunting this afternoon, come to my house to get the medicine. My brother left it for you before he left."

Fang Xiyue was touched. "Okay." She wouldn't ask for it in vain. It was the money for her father's medicine.

Although Doctor Lu said he picked those herbs himself and they were just ordinary herbs that didn't cost much, they still had to pay for them. However, their finances were tight right now.

Fortunately, she had taken the opportunity in the past two days to buy some needles and thread from the town and do some needlework to sell. She would quickly save up enough money.

As they were talking, Ma Lu and his group also arrived.

After resting for two days and going to the prefectural capital, their spirits were high, and they walked energetically.

When they saw Lu Shuyu, they greeted her. However, because Wang Changdong was present and they were concerned about the other party's identity, they didn't chat much.

On the other hand, Wang Changdong asked them about their trip to the prefectural capital. Shu Yu learned that after they arrived there, they even saved a young master who had fallen into the water. That young master initially thought they were well-off due to their height and sturdy appearance and wanted to arrange work for them.

However, when he found out they were exiled criminals, his expression changed. But since they had saved him, he couldn't turn heartless and gave them fifty taels of silver to split among themselves.

Fifty taels, ten taels per person. It truly touched Ma Lu and his group.

As they continued talking and laughing, two more groups gradually arrived.

Shu Yu planned to start working. "I'll go get some paper and a pen to register you all."

But before she could leave, Wang Changdong stood up and said, "No rush. Let's wait until all the teams are here. I have something to say, and we can register after that."

Shu Yu paused and stood by the side, waiting with Fang Xiyue.

Before long, Aunt Fang came over to clean up the dishes and utensils.

Shortly after, the hunting team was fully assembled.