The Ace Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl
Chapter 1007: Charitable Lu Shuyu

Chapter 1007: Chapter 1007: Charitable Lu Shuyu

The two of them wallowed in dejection for a while, indeed attempting to drown their sorrows in drink and staying drunk for several days on end.

Later, the case of Li Xiaoshan and Uncle Cui being murdered by Ms. Tang caused a sensation in Jiangyuan County. The Wang Family’s money was recovered, and Ms. Tang was sentenced to death. This matter became a hot topic among the townsfolk for days.

Gradually, from who knows where, rumors began to spread, claiming that the matter was related to Monarch Lu Xiang.

It was said that she sought justice for the two deceased, capturing the murderer on the spot.

Not only that, but she also adopted Uncle Cui’s little granddaughter, treating her as her own younger sister.

People outside were raving about how Monarch Lu Xiang was kind-hearted and magnanimous, soft-hearted, sincere, a selfless person who would rather go without so that struggling children could have what they needed—a truly noble figure.

Nowadays in Jiangyuan County, there were even loyal supporters of Monarch Lu Xiang.

Shu Yu, "..."

She pressed her hand to her forehead. "How come I have no idea about this?"

Ying Xi pondered for a moment. "Probably because Miss has been too busy these days." She herself wasn’t sure either. The rumors outside seemed to paint a picture that was, if not completely unrecognizable, absolutely unrelated to the Miss she knew.

Ying Xi had been following Shu Yu around day in and day out. She only discovered this matter while they were out investigating it.

Of course, Manager Qiu wasn’t the type to believe everything at face value. After drinking himself into oblivion for a few days, he finally sobered up, slightly behind the curve on the latest gossip.

When he finally heard these rumors, he merely sneered.

He had dealt with Shu Yu before and knew her methods when dealing with enemies. He also knew she had once marched to her maternal family’s house wielding an axe, ready to split heads if necessary.

Someone like that—how on earth could they be considered a paragon of genuine kindness?

However, as more and more people whispered in Manager Qiu’s ear, even he began to waver.

Later, after discussing with the staff, he concluded that perhaps the rumors were only half-true. Though Monarch Lu Xiang wasn’t truly a good person, her status had changed. She needed a good reputation, a positive public image to project outward.

Since that was the case, to maintain her hypocritical face, wouldn’t she have to perform more good deeds?

Shu Yu, "Hypocritical... face?"

Ying Xi straightened her back immediately, her lips pressing together. "That—that’s just what Manager Qiu and the others said. I’m just... just passing it along."

Shu Yu raised an eyebrow and let out a soft chuckle. "So they think that when I see their miserable state, to maintain my image, I’ll extend a helping hand. Essentially, they’re giving me an opportunity to do a good deed on one hand and warning me on the other. If I don’t help them, they’ll spread word that I caused them to lose their livelihood?"

Ying Xi nodded. "At first, yes, that was their idea."

"And now?"

"Now... well, yesterday I went into their house holding a dagger, so they don’t dare anymore."

Shu Yu, "..." Ying Xi, oh, you really *are* capable.

"Miss, did I do something wrong?"

"You didn’t."

Ying Xi let out a sigh of relief. Shu Yu chuckled—this girl’s guts were growing bigger and bigger.

Now that she understood Manager Qiu’s intentions, Shu Yu had it all figured out and didn’t bother with him anymore.

However, this reputation of hers as some paragon of virtue was proving to be quite the predicament. In fact, it was more of a burden.

"Ying Xi, do you think I should beat up a few local thugs in front of everyone? Maybe that would convince people I’m not such a good person after all?"

Ying Xi thought to herself, if you beat up the local thugs, the townsfolk might just believe you’re eliminating harm for the people.

She didn’t respond, as the mule carriage had already stopped in front of Yiren Pavilion.

Shu Yu hopped off the carriage, brimming with energy, and opened the store with a flourish.