Chapter 438: Truly a Great Philanthropist

"Young Master Guo, there is no time to lose. How about you bring the Rushanyun now?"

"Now?" The voice rose significantly; the wealthy young master was clearly somewhat displeased.

It was one thing for me to bring the family heirloom, but you want it right now? Are you kidding me? That is a piece of Rushanyun the size of an infant; do you really think there is no one at home to see me in broad daylight?

If his father found out about this, he would probably beat him to death.

"Young Master Guo, you wouldn't go back on what you promised me, would you?"

"How could I? How could I go back on what I promised you? It's just that this Rushanyun is a supreme treasure of my Guo family. It is worth a fortune and not easy to get my hands on. I need some time."

"This... Brother Kang, what do you think?"

"Xiaoyu, don't make things difficult for Young Master Guo." Sighing softly, the scholar said in a low voice, "I can wait, it's just that Magistrate Wu is only staying in Dongming City temporarily, and I don't know when he might leave."

"If Magistrate Wu leaves, even if we have the Rushanyun, there will be no way to offer our services!"

"Forget it. If I get it, it is my fortune; if I lose it, it is my fate. If Magistrate Wu leaves, perhaps it is truly just my bad luck!"

"Wait, Brother Kang, don't give up, there must be a way!" After offering the scholar a little comfort, the young girl immediately went to the side of the wealthy young master.

"Young Master Guo, you heard him too. Brother Kang really needs the Rushanyun, the sooner the better."

"Xiaoyu, I really can't do it!" With his head lowered, the wealthy young master gave a perfunctory reply. You two aren't even hiding from people here; do you really think I have no temper?

You're in a rush, aren't you? Well, I'll just drag it out and see what you do.

Tugging at the wealthy young master's clothes, the young girl pleaded in a low voice, "Young Master Guo, please think of a way, won't you!"

"I really have no way. A supreme treasure like this must be well-hidden by my father; even if I wanted to find it, I would need time. Furthermore, even if I found it, whether I could successfully bring it out in broad daylight is another problem."

"Young Master Guo, Guo..." Seeing that the wealthy young master still hadn't nodded, the young girl gritted her teeth and looked at him with a face full of grievance.

"Young Master Guo, if you are willing to bring your family's Rushanyun now, I will allow you to come and see me whenever you like in the future. Whenever you want to invite me to stroll through the gardens or go on an outing, I will definitely agree!"

"This, Xiaoyu, this is what you said!" He raised his head in surprise. These words made the wealthy young master's face instantly fill with inexplicable excitement, as if a long-cherished wish of many years had finally been fulfilled.

Perhaps what was echoing in his heart now were words of self-consolation like "Heaven rewards the diligent" or "Effort will eventually be rewarded."

"Xiaoyu, you also know that my father is very strict with me. If he discovers that I stole the family's supreme treasure, he will definitely beat me to death. But for you, I am willing to take the risk, even if I am beaten to death, I am willing!"

Looking at the girl opposite him with deep affection, the wealthy young master felt so moved he was almost in tears.

At this moment, he must have felt that he was very noble, willing to sacrifice everything for love.

Yet Shen Yu could clearly see the look of utter disgust on the young girl's face, and her body even recoiled slightly. To not even be able to see such obvious disgust—is he blind?

At the same time, Shen Yu also noticed that the scholar seemed to be radiating a sense of hatred and killing intent; this scholar had such heavy baleful energy.

It was obvious he knew the wealthy young master's family had such a piece of Rushanyun and was using the girl to get the family heirloom. Now, seeing the girl getting close to the wealthy young master, he had developed killing intent. What kind of character is this?

If he were to become an official in the future, he would surely ruin the common people to death.

"Young Master Guo, hurry up, I'll wait for you here!" She urged him hurriedly, not forgetting to flash him a sweet smile. This smile alone was enough to make the other party completely intoxicated.

The taste of love—he seemed to have tasted it!

"Good, good. Xiaoyu, you wait, I will bring the Rushanyun to you right now. Wait for me here, don't go!"

Leaving while looking back every three steps, the wealthy young master's smile never faded the entire way, as if he were still savoring the smile the girl had just given him.

【Author's Note: Valley Factory】

This foolish, simple-minded appearance was enough to make one want to give him a couple of punches to wake him up.

After the wealthy young master left, the scholar downstairs immediately stepped forward and said with concern, "Xiaoyu, thank you, you've worked hard!"

"It's not hard, Brother Kang. For you, I am willing to do anything. Besides, do you and I need to be so polite?"

"Xiaoyu, don't worry. If one day I can rise to prominence, I will never forget you. I will definitely marry you properly and bring you through my door in an eight-bearer sedan chair!"

"Mm, I believe you!"

From the tea house, Shen Yu rested his chin on his hand and watched the performance below quietly, just as a bit of amusement amidst his weariness.

He watched the wealthy young master leave, watched the remaining two gaze at each other with deep affection. Watched the two of them, so lovey-dovey.

Especially this scholar, making promises that cost him nothing one after another; no wonder he could lead the young girl around by the nose.

This scholar was clearly planning to keep her on a string, and then use this girl to keep that foolish wealthy young master on a string, little by little turning the other man's family assets into his own.

Yet, both the young girl and the wealthy young master who had just left were perfectly happy to be played, looking like noble figures willing to sacrifice themselves for love.

This love story was sickening to watch; truly, public morals are degenerating and people's hearts are not what they used to be.

The man hasn't even gone far yet; can't you two be a bit more discreet with your lovey-dovey behavior?

After waiting in the tea house for a while and sorting through the skills he had obtained, Shen Yu was already preparing to leave.

This farce was just something to watch to pass the time; he had real business to attend to next.

But just at this moment, the wealthy young master came running over, drenched in sweat and clutching a large box.

It was clear the box was very heavy; the wealthy young master had to stop and rest every few steps. Yet even so, a look of excited joy remained on his face.

He had spent all his strength along the way to successfully move the item here, arriving drenched in sweat and panting, nearly collapsing to the ground once he arrived.

"Xiaoyu, Xiaoyu, I'm here, I've brought the item for you!"

When they saw the wealthy young master was about to arrive, the two who had been leaning close together separated rapidly, immediately maintaining a certain distance.

Upon hearing the noise downstairs, Shen Yu couldn't help but take a few extra looks, and then he saw the wealthy young master handing the large box in his hands to the girl as if offering a treasure.

The girl took it carefully; the box was so heavy she almost dropped it, and it was only with the help of the scholar beside her that she managed to steady it.

After getting the item, the girl didn't show the slightest concern for the wealthy young master, who was so exhausted he was about to collapse, not even a single word of "you've worked hard."

Instead, she immediately went to a corner with the scholar, and after checking that no one was paying attention, she impatiently opened the box and carefully lifted the silk cloth covering it.

"Rushanyun, this is it, this is it..."

Holding the box containing the Rushanyun, the excitement, greed, nostalgia, and a trace of hatred in the scholar's eyes could not be concealed at all.

"Brother Kang, with this, you can go find Magistrate Wu, and you can rise to great heights!"

"That's right, Xiaoyu, don't worry, I won't forget you!"

Taking the Rushanyun completely into his own arms, the scholar, though he possessed no Martial Arts, was definitely not lacking in strength; holding the box of Rushanyun with one hand did not seem to take much effort at all.

This physical constitution is far stronger than that rich young master from just a moment ago.

It is just that his gaze is somewhat strange; it would be one thing to see a look of greed after seeing the Rushanyun, but why is there such deep hatred, and who is this hatred directed at?

"Father, I have finally obtained this piece of Rushanyun!"