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Chapter 1007: Shu Yu, the Generous and Benevolent
🕑 Added 2023-08-05 04:49:59 +0000 UTCChapter 1007: Shu Yu, the Generous and Benevolent
Both of them were in a state of despair and had indeed drowned their sorrows in alcohol for a few days.
Later, the case of Li Xiaoshan and Elder Cui being murdered by the Tang family caused a sensation in Jiangyuan County. The silver belonging to the Wang family was recovered, and Tang Shi was sentenced to death. This incident became the talk of the town for many days.
Gradually, it was unknown how the rumors started, but it was said that Lu Xiangjun was involved in the case.
They said she sought justice for the two deceased and apprehended the murderer on the spot.
Not only that, she also adopted the granddaughter of Elder Cui and treated her like a sister.
The people outside were spreading rumors about Lu Xiangjun's kindness, generosity, soft-heartedness, sincerity, and selflessness. They portrayed her as a virtuous person who couldn't bear to eat good things herself and had to give them to children in need.
Now in Jiangyuan County, Lu Xiangjun even had loyal supporters.
Shu Yu "..."
She pressed her forehead. "How come I didn't know about this?"
Ying Xi thought for a moment. "Perhaps you've been too busy these days." She didn't know either. The rumors circulating outside seemed to have nothing to do with the Miss she knew. They were completely unrelated.
Ying Xi had been following Shu Yu outside every day and only found out about it when she went to investigate this matter.
Of course, shopkeeper Qiu wasn't the type to believe things at face value. He woke up after a few days of being drunk, so the information he received was somewhat delayed.
When he heard these rumors, he couldn't help but sneer.
He had dealt with Shu Yu before and knew the methods she used against her enemies. He also knew that she dared to wield an axe and attack people at her maternal family's house.
Could such a person be associated with a do-gooder?
However, as more and more people talked about it in shopkeeper Qiu's ear, he couldn't help but waver.
Later, after discussing with the assistant, they felt that they could believe half of the rumors. Although Lu Xiangjun wasn't a good person, her current status was different. She needed a good reputation and had to present herself positively to the outside world.
If that was the case, in order to maintain her hypocritical facade, they had to do more good deeds, right?
Shu Yu said, "A hypocritical... facade?"
Ying Xi pursed her lips and straightened her back instantly. "This, this is what shopkeeper Qiu and the other said. I'm just... just conveying it."
Shu Yu raised an eyebrow and snorted. "So they think that if I see them in a destitute state, in order to maintain my image, I will come to their aid. On one hand, they are giving me an opportunity to do a good deed, but on the other hand, they are warning me. If I don't help them, they will spread rumors that I caused them to lose their livelihood?"
Ying Xi nodded. "That was their initial thought."
"What about now?"
"Now... well, yesterday I went into their house with a dagger, and they didn't dare to do anything."
Shu Yu said, "...Ying Xi, you're quite capable."
"Miss, did I do something wrong?"
"You didn't."
Ying Xi breathed a sigh of relief, and Shu Yu chuckled. This girl's courage was indeed growing.
Now that she knew shopkeeper Qiu's intentions, Shu Yu had a clear understanding and no longer paid attention to him.
However, the reputation of being a do-gooder was quite troublesome, even a burden.
