Overbearing Immortal Doctor
Chapter 379: 379: Ulterior Motives

Chapter 379: Chapter 379: Ulterior Motives

His words were true, so Accountant Liu couldn’t argue on behalf of the Niu Family. He just gave a foolish grin, agreeing with Wu Xiaoyu’s reasoning.

Seeing him smile, most of Wu Xiaoyu’s displeasure dissipated. At least he could still differentiate right from wrong.

“Last time, my chicken farm was reported, probably with collusion from someone in the village. Now, if I rashly purchase soy sauce from the villagers, I’m afraid it might be risky!” Wu Xiaoyu continued to explain.

Risk? Accountant Liu was silent. He naturally understood that the risk was not about losing money, but about the villagers sabotaging it.

It’s often said that food is the most important thing for the people, and food safety has always been a serious issue. If someone did something to the soy sauce…

Leaving aside the possibility of poisoning or laxatives, even if they threw a few flies or ants in it, it would be enough to make Wu Xiaoyu’s factory go bankrupt.

But… but would anyone in the village really do that? Okay! It’s still a possibility, and not a low one at that.

Several young men from the Niu Family don’t like Wu Xiaoyu, and Niu Fengfeng even sees Wu Xiaoyu as an enemy.

If the Niu Family also started making soy sauce, would Wu Xiaoyu buy it? If not, wouldn’t the Niu Family cause trouble, making Wu Xiaoyu’s life peaceful?

But if he did buy the soy sauce from the Niu Family, and their young men threw something into it, that would be a huge problem.

Seeing Accountant Liu’s stunned expression, Wu Xiaoyu hinted, “Accountant Liu, you should also take care of me!”

“This shiitake mushroom sauce factory isn’t very profitable. If a food safety issue arises, it would have to shut down completely!”

Accountant Liu, realizing that Wu Xiaoyu stated a fact, found it hard to say anything more. However, being rejected by Wu Xiaoyu still made him uncomfortable.

Understanding Wu Xiaoyu’s concern, Accountant Liu felt helpless, but also slightly disappointed.

“Xiaoyu, how about you buy the soy sauce I produce? You can’t possibly not trust me, right?” Accountant Liu compromised and asked expectantly.

Before Wu Xiaoyu could refuse, Wu Youliang put down his chopsticks and replied earnestly, “Accountant Liu, you really need to consider Xiaoyu’s situation!”

“If he only buys your soy sauce, what would the other villagers think and say?”

Though Accountant Liu had his own agenda, upon hearing Wu Youliang’s clear refusal, he felt a bit embarrassed.

With Wu Xiaoyu now successful, many people are already jealous, spreading rumors and making trouble.

If he really only bought Accountant Liu’s soy sauce, wouldn’t he completely offend certain narrow-minded people and be subject to criticism?

“Alright… let’s talk about it later!” Holding a half-eaten bun, Accountant Liu didn’t know what to do.

Earlier, consumed by anger, he didn’t adhere to many etiquettes and accepted the dishes Wang Aifeng brought over.

Now, in this slightly awkward atmosphere, should he eat the bun in his hand or put it down and leave?

Seeing Accountant Liu staring at the bun, Wang Aifeng sneered and said, “Accountant, just eat! Why are you standing there blankly?”

With Liu Aifeng providing an out, Accountant Liu awkwardly smiled and began gobbling down the food.

After finishing breakfast at Wu Xiaoyu’s home, Accountant Liu exchanged some pleasantries and then got up to leave.

As he walked out of Wu Xiaoyu’s courtyard, he looked back at the house and sighed, “He’s so wealthy, yet he doesn’t consider renovating the house?”

Though understanding Wu Xiaoyu’s concerns, being rejected still left Accountant Liu somewhat disappointed, even somewhat desolate.

Having lived this long, he felt inferior to a young person, yet had to humble himself and come to his door, which made him deeply ashamed.

Liu Sheng, who had gotten up early for once, was wandering around the village when he saw Accountant Liu walking out of Wu Xiaoyu’s house, and couldn’t help but feel curious.

This early in the morning, what could Accountant Liu be doing at Wu Xiaoyu’s house? Could Wu Xiaoyu be preparing for the village head election?

If the Wu Family really formed an alliance with the Liu Family, perhaps the position of village head could indeed change hands!

Fearing Wu Xiaoyu might maneuver himself into the village head’s seat, Liu Sheng quickly approached Accountant Liu and greeted him, “Uncle Liu, good morning!”

Feeling depressed, Accountant Liu, seeing Liu Sheng’s courteous greeting, felt he regained some face.

“Hm!” Accountant Liu responded with a nod, putting on airs.

Liu Sheng, seeing Accountant Liu not stopping, could only turn and walk beside him, pretending to be exercising, and probed, “Uncle Liu, do you have matters to discuss with Wu Youliang this early?”

“I wanted him to buy soy sauce from the villagers, but he refused!” Accountant Liu responded with discontent.

After saying this, he suddenly remembered that Liu Sheng from his clan seemed to have some conflicts with Wu Xiaoyu, so he said no more and quickened his pace.

Having gathered information from Accountant Liu, Liu Sheng, with a crafty smile, turned back and headed towards Niu Fengfeng’s home.

Wu Xiaoyu, having eaten breakfast, initially planned to go to the factory but was stopped by his father, who told him to rest at home after being out for two days.

In the past two days, Wu Xiaoyu not only helped Mu Zhuangfei train special warfare soldiers but also treated many illnesses, depleting his spiritual power, so he returned to his room to cultivate.

Entering his bedroom, Wu Xiaoyu locked the door and took out the Jade Token from his chest, activating the spell to enter the Jade Token.

The dense spiritual energy inside the Jade Token surged towards him, entering his body through his pores, making Wu Xiaoyu feel extremely comfortable and content.

Wu Xiaoyu walked to the Spiritual Spring and leaned against the large Chicken Blood Stone, continuing to cultivate the Yin Yang Longevity Technique.

Over the past two days, fearing discovery, he refrained from cultivation while staying at others’ homes.

Recently encountering many Inner Sect skills made him slightly apprehensive and fearful.

Though these Inner Sect skills couldn’t compare to the Yin Yang Longevity Technique, who knows if there are other powerful techniques in the world?

With his current cultivation in the Qi Refining Realm, dealing with ordinary people is quite easy, even against a boxing champion.

But if he encountered an Inner Boxing Inheritor with higher cultivation, wouldn’t he be at a disadvantage?

To be invincible, not be humiliated, and protect his loved ones and his career, he must continue to strive and cultivate tirelessly.

Wu Xiaoyu slightly closed his eyes and followed the Yin Yang Longevity Technique’s spell, drawing the surrounding spiritual power into his body, letting it flow through all his meridians.

Soon, he felt all his meridians warming and strengthening, seizing this moment, he began cultivating the second level of the technique.

Unknowingly, he had cultivated in the Jade Token for about three hours. He gathered his spiritual power, stretched his muscles, and left the Jade Token.

Returning to his bedroom, he picked up his phone and saw it was already past ten in the morning, so he prepared to head to the factory.

As he walked into the hall, he saw his mother sitting alone, looking troubled with slightly wet eyes, as if she had been bullied. Wu Xiaoyu hurriedly walked up, took her hand, and asked concernedly, “Mom, what’s wrong? What happened?”