Chapter 118: Chapter 118 Selfless Dedication

A prominent official, unable to endure such humiliation, had an iron-blue face that was uncontrollably furious, and upon leaving, his complexion was as dark as coal, extremely gloomy.

"Hahaha..."

Hearing this, Su Yu was splitting her sides with laughter, just imagining the miserable state of the official master was enough to keep her from holding back a chuckle.

"Xiao Yun, having her dignity trampled, naturally vented all her fury on the Zhou Family’s women, reprimanding her although she had brought her own silver coin, their home was still like a pigsty, with chickens and ducks running all over the place, all these were the ’masterpieces’ of these domestic fowl..."

"Since that day, Xiao Yun never set foot in this countryside again, let alone proudly bringing the official master back."

Far from gaining favor with the powerful through this incident, the Zhou Family only managed to anger the high official and were internally extremely frustrated.

Since then, not a trace of domestic fowl could be found in the courtyard of the Zhou Family, all was silent...

"Therefore, if you were to raise chickens and ducks here, she would surely babble non-stop,"

Xie Qifen added.

After listening, Su Yu appeared relaxed and unconcerned, "Why would I be afraid of her nagging?"

After several confrontations, Su Yu had already sussed out Lady Zhao’s character, nothing more than a shallow village woman who bullies the kind and fears the wicked.

Confidently, Su Yu believed such a person would not dare take any excessive actions against her.

By contrast, Su Yu was more curious about what followed for Bai Xiaoyun.

"Big sister, what happened next? This way, hasn’t Bai Xiaoyun lost her favor?"

Su Yu inquired.

Xie Qifen chuckled, appearing to know more details, "How could it be that simple, otherwise how could we say this girl is cunning."

These words made Su Yu even more curious.

A high-ranking official subjected to such "treatment" wouldn’t let the matter drop easily, even if he didn’t lash out at anyone, his heart would likely still hold a grudge.

Xie Qifen mysteriously picked up the conversation, "We originally thought Xiao Yun was going to take a big fall, but unexpectedly, she had her own clever plan, using some unknown methods to win back the official master’s favor and, in the end, parted ways with the Jiang Family completely after compensating some silver coins. There are even rumors that she changed her full name."

Hearing this, Su Yu was greatly astonished, "Change her name and identity?"

Xie Qifen nodded vigorously, tone full of affirmation, "It seems to be the case. Nowadays, the Jiang Family also refrains from mentioning her, fearing they might affect her bright future."

"Bright future?"

Su Yu repeatedly marveled, finding it hard to fathom how being a concubine could link to such a promising prospect.

Xie Qifen spoke nonchalantly, yet her eyes and eyebrows expressed slight disdain, "Exactly, although Bai Xiaoyun was a concubine, she managed to secure a position in that affluent household, her words carrying weight. All her distant maternal cousins rely on her care, steadying their feet in this bustling city, each securing a job and living a decent life. Ironically, it’s her own brother who idles away his days, doing nothing substantial, yet even so, Xiao Yun couldn’t bear to see him down and out, secretly helping him with ample silver coins, helping him establish a family and set up a business."

Hmm, thinking about it, it indeed holds some truth within.

In the homes of the privileged, a single word might weigh as much as half a lifetime of arduous labor for the ordinary people.

Su Yu’s heart was filled with mixed emotions, yet she remained noncommittal.

Women in the world become concubines, some due to twisted fate, others willingly pursue wealth and glory, each with their own choices and pursuits. Although hard to fully understand, she deeply knew the importance of respecting others’ choices.

But on second thought, if the Zhou Family was so wealthy, Bai Xiaoyun naturally had the ability to aid her family. Then why were Jiang Ziling’s brothers still living in poverty? It seemed that this mother and daughter were not of pure heart.

Although Su Yu had never met Bai Xiaoyun, she had already taken a dislike to her. Now that Bai Xiaoyun had risen to success, she would surely not set foot in this remote village, and there would be no interaction between them whatsoever.

Therefore, this piece of gossip for Su Yu was merely a bit of interesting talk to add spice to life. Once heard, it was forgotten, and she did not take it too seriously.

However, the ways of the world are unpredictable, and the intersections between people are sometimes like the wheels of reincarnation, always colliding with each other in unexpected ways when least expected.

This, Su Yu had not foreseen at the time.

Thinking about Sister-in-law He, who had spent a considerable amount on medicine—and this was just the beginning. The long-term costs would accumulate to a significant amount, an expense no ordinary family could sustain. Su Yu said with concern, "Older sister, uncle’s illness requires long-term medication, and the expenses are indeed substantial. You..."

At this, Xie Qifen’s brow furrowed tightly, "Yeah, you’re right... This illness might need hundreds of silver taels to cure. Where will I get that much money?"

Although her husband, Wang Yuanyou, earned a considerable income by slaughtering pigs in the town, making about fifty wen a day, which was among the highest in the village, it was still a drop in the ocean compared to the exorbitant medical expenses and did nothing to help.

Facing this harsh reality, Xie Qifen’s gaze hardened as if she had made a decision. "As long as it can cure the illness, even if it means losing everything, I’d do it... Tomorrow I’ll go to my parents’ house and see if my brothers can help out..."

Seeing Xie Qifen’s worried expression, Su Yu also felt a pang of sympathy, considering if there was anything she could do.

After all, Director Liu had given her a very favorable price for the medicine she bought, which already reduced the cost significantly. However, on further thought, if she made an exception this time to help, what about the next time? If the news spread, and everyone demanded low-priced medicine, wouldn’t it put her in a tough position to refuse them? Director Liu’s medical hall operated on limited profits, and the kindness he had shown her was rare. If she misused this favor due to her personal desires, wouldn’t that be unfair to him?

Using someone else’s kindness for personal gain was something Su Yu could never do.

After a moment of contemplation, she offered her solution. "From now on, I will perform a physical examination on uncle once every month to ensure the treatment progresses smoothly."

Providing help within her capabilities was the decision Su Yu made.

Upon hearing this, Xie Qifen’s face brightened with a grateful smile, and she agreed repeatedly, her heart filled with warmth.

People are such contradictions, quickly forgetting minor favors the moment they receive them, yet complaining when a more substantial benefit seems too intrusive.

Some go as far as to take selfless dedication as a matter of course and lose the preciousness that it deserves.

The carriage shot forward like an arrow unleashed, speeding along the winding path. The convertible design allowed the cool breeze to whip through freely, bringing a mix of feelings that could not be defined as either freedom or adventure.

Experiencing this speed and excitement for the first time, Xie Qifen felt both a thrilling novelty and an indisguisable hint of fear. Her slender fingers clutched tightly at the rough wooden edge of the carriage, as if it was her last link to a stable world, fearing that at any moment, this unbridled speed would throw her into an unknown abyss.

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