Chapter 2180: Meng Yunzheng's Connection with Him (Patreon)

Chapter 2180: Meng Yunzheng's Connection with Him

Shu Yu was still puzzled. She tugged at Meng Yunzheng's sleeve and whispered, "What's going on?"

Meng Yunzheng explained to her, "Yun Qide was originally the shopkeeper of the Gong family's shop. He got the position purely based on his skills, catching the eye of Gong Qiu. Under his management, the shop expanded, but it also attracted the attention of others. Back then, Gong Chang tried to win him over, but not only did he fail, Yun Qide also discovered that Gong Chang was secretly counterfeiting money. Yun Qide reported this to Gong Qiu, who then reprimanded Gong Chang and resolved the counterfeit money issue. Normally, this would have been the end of it. However, Gong Qiu was narrow-minded and feared that Yun Qide might use this as leverage against the Gong family in the future. So, he devised a plan to get rid of Yun Qide."

Meng Yunzheng had always had people around Gong Chang to keep an eye on things.

He knew about Gong Chang's counterfeit money operation, but it was minor, and Meng Yunzheng was still in a covert phase. Such a matter couldn't bring down Gong Chang, so he saw no reason to reveal himself.

Later, when Gong Qiu targeted Yun Qide, Meng Yunzheng learned of it as well.

Yun Qide was a good person, and Gong Qiu was ruthless. Gong Qiu intended to harm not only Yun Qide but also his entire family.

Meng Yunzheng had given Yun Qide an early warning, and he arranged for Yun Qide and his family to travel together. Taking advantage of Gong Qiu's men tampering with their carriage, they faked their deaths and escaped.

Afterward, Meng Yunzheng entrusted Yun Qide's family to Xiang Weinan to help them find a living.

The Xiang family was quite wealthy and had other businesses elsewhere.

So, they had Yun Qide manage one of the Xiang family's shops under a different name, far away from the capital.

Yun Qide was quite capable, and under his management for three years, the business of that shop had thrived. It had become a cash cow for Xiang Weinan.

Shu Yu suddenly realized why Xiang Weinan had been so angry when she suggested he find a shopkeeper. He thought Meng Yunzheng wanted to reclaim his "Cash Cow."

Shu Yu chuckled and turned her gaze to Yun Qide.

He seemed to sense her scrutiny and looked her way. He respectfully and calmly gave a slight bow, carrying himself with dignity.

Shu Yu was immediately impressed by him.

After hearing Meng Yunzheng's explanation, Xiang Weinan wanted to change his mind.

But it was too late, and Meng Yunzheng went on, "Yun Qide has served as your shopkeeper for several years and made a considerable amount of money. As a person, you should be generous. Money is an external thing, but our Ah Yu is facing difficulties now. As her elder brother, shouldn't you lend a helping hand?"

Shu Yu quickly put on a pitiful look, as if saying, "Yes, I'm in dire straits, helpless and with nowhere to turn."

Xiang Weinan sighed internally; he had been caught in the act.

However, what Meng Yunzheng said was correct. Xiang Weinan knew Shu Yu's current situation and understood Meng Yunzheng's intentions. If they, as a couple, were no longer in the capital in the future, he would need to take care of the shop in the capital.

Not to mention that Shu Yu had looked after Xiao Ruojun not too long ago, and just a few days ago, she had brought crucial information that saved the lives of his wife and child. He had to repay her.

Well, since he had brought Yun Qide here himself, he was willing to do it. What was the point of still being stubborn? Let's just complete the whole transaction.