Chapter 52 Gathering the Mouse

Chen Xin looked at her expression and smiled faintly.

She said, “Are you willing to join me?”

Ling Shu was stunned, not understanding why Chen Xin would say that. She had nothing and was only relatively well-informed with information. Could it be, “Do you want me to help you gather information?” Ling Shu sat down on the stool, asking as she winced in pain.

Chen Xin nodded, impressed by her quick wit. She looked at her and said, “You’re very clever.”

“But I have a group of little sisters and brothers in Xugu City.” Ling Shu couldn’t help but feel tempted. Although being a beggar was carefree, she also wanted to eat well and dress warmly. But she had a group of little sisters and brothers and couldn’t just leave them behind.

“If you’re worried, here’s some money. Use it to settle them before coming back.” Hearing her say this, Chen Xin took out several large bills from her pocket.

Ling Shu looked at the bills in front of her, tightening her grip. Though she felt somewhat hopeful, she still wanted to give it a try. She said, “Sister, I don’t want money. Can you take them in? They’re also smart and can help you with tasks.”

Chen Xin smiled, stood up, patted her shoulder, and said calmly, “Having feelings and principles is good, but everyone has to walk their own path. You have no right to choose for them.”

Hearing this, Ling Shu shrugged, but she couldn’t deny that Chen Xin made sense.

Seeing this, Chen Xin continued, “However, I have several workshops in Xugu City that are almost completed and need a large workforce. If they’re willing and have good character, I can let them try.”

“Can boys do it?”

“Yes, there are relatively easier jobs suitable for boys.”

Ling Shu jumped with joy upon hearing this. She said, “Sister, you’re really a good person. Don’t worry, I will serve you with loyalty until death.”

Chen Xin’s eyes flashed. “Can you read?” If she could read, that would be even better.

“I used to listen to the scholars teaching in the city and secretly learn. And, I helped write many of those young ladies’ homework. The scholars never found out. They were really stupid. Haha…” At first embarrassed, Ling Shu then proudly lifted her head and laughed.

Chen Xin chuckled as she looked at her smiling face, thinking that she was a smart and studious child.

“Xin, the pastries are ready.” Fang Ziyu, at this moment, came over with a large plate of honey bamboo cakes, dancing as she walked.

When she saw Ling Shu, she blinked curiously, thinking that this was the person who had just spoken to Chen Xin.

Upon seeing Fang Ziyu, Ling Shu’s eyes widened, and she exclaimed, “Ah! This…”

“What is it?” Chen Xin asked calmly.

“This is the most handsome man I’ve ever seen.” Ling Shu answered unconsciously.

Then she became angry and said, “That supposed most beautiful person in the Xugu city is nothing. He twists and turns like a rooster all day long. I used to think he was okay, but now compared to my sister’s husband, he’s nothing. My sister’s husband is definitely worthy of being called the most beautiful person in the world. Sister, you have good taste.” Ling Shu thought, luckily she got to see the world, otherwise, she would have really thought that rooster was a beauty.

Fang Ziyu, being praised, blushed and dared not believe that the person Ling Shu was talking about was him. Putting down the pastries, he sat down next to Chen Xin, feeling somewhat shy.

This was the happiest moment for Chen Xin. With a smile on her face, she nodded, “You have good taste too.”

“Xin, is what you said true?” Fang Ziyu turned her head in surprise to look at Chen Xin.

Chen Xin indulgently smiled, ignoring Ling Shu’s sneaky gaze. She took Fang Ziyu’s hand, looked into his eyes seriously, and said, “Even if there’s no beauty, in my heart and eyes, there will only be you. There’s no need to compare with anyone else.”

“Xin!” Fang Ziyu leaned into Chen Xin’s embrace, tears in his eyes, feeling moved and delighted, not knowing what to say.

A warm and loving scene, in Ling Shu’s eyes, turned into a hugging fest in broad daylight, which was a bit inappropriate. But she could only mutter to herself in her heart, feeling that Chen Xin was not someone to be messed with.

Then she reached out to take a piece of pastry and planned to leave, back to Xugu City. But just as her hand was about to reach the plate, a slender white hand appeared beside her and slapped her hand away with a “smack.”

“Um… sister, I just wanted to take a piece of pastry and leave without bothering you.” Ling Shu wrinkled her nose innocently.