[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-ace-bigshot-becomes-a-farmgirl":3,"chapter-the-ace-bigshot-becomes-a-farmgirl-the-ace-bigshot-becomes-a-farmgirl-chapter-1262":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Ace Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1354433,1794,"Chapter 1262: Rejected","the-ace-bigshot-becomes-a-farmgirl-chapter-1262",1262,"\u003Cp>Shu Yu and a few others arrived at the bamboo forest halfway up the mountain, yet someone still stopped them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, perhaps because the black market had nearly relocated, only two people were guarding the houses halfway up the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing Meng Yunzheng’s background, the two exchanged glances. One stayed put, while the other nodded to Shu Yu and the others, \"Please follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked past a somewhat familiar stretch of road, both Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng instinctively began inspecting the surrounding environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the past few months, the black market ceased its transactions, and no one managed it. As a result, it appeared significantly more desolate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still some wheel tracks on the ground, likely left during the transport of goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They quickly arrived at the entrance of the manor, which seemed even more deserted compared to last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the manor, a few servants moved around, almost silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shu Yu and the others were soon invited to the main hall, and not long after, the steward of the black market arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was still the capable middle-aged man, Steward Guo, whom Shu Yu had met when selling mirrors last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Steward Guo saw them, he hesitated for a moment, his expression briefly unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he quickly masked this emotion, both Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng were perceptive individuals and noticed right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged glances — Steward Guo’s expression seemed... odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steward Guo quickly smiled and invited them to sit, \"Please have some tea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng sat down, with Meng Yunzheng skipping the pleasantries. After introductions, he got straight to the point, \"Mr. Guo, I heard that the manor and the hill here are up for sale. I’m interested in purchasing them. Could you tell me the asking price?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing him, Steward Guo smilingly waved his hand, \"Young Master Meng showing interest in this hill and manor makes me genuinely happy. However, Young Master Meng came too late — the manor has already been sold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Yunzheng and Shu Yu were both startled — sold?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, Meng Yunzheng had just returned from the prefecture this morning; the news he heard then was that the manor hadn’t been sold yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such careful timing on his arrival, how could it have been sold already?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Yunzheng pressed his lips, \"May I ask Mr. Guo who the manor was sold to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Steward Guo shook his head, \"I’m truly sorry, but I can’t disclose that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Yunzheng paused for a moment, then turned to Shu Yu in resignation, \"I originally wanted to be your neighbor with my manor, but it seems impossible now. The manor has been purchased by someone else; we can’t just impose. Before coming here, I was thinking if I didn’t have enough money, I might need to borrow some. But now it seems that’s unnecessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shu Yu, knowing his intent, understood he wasn’t speaking without reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, she knew Meng Yunzheng had sufficient funds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he hadn’t given up on the idea of buying the manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shu Yu immediately scoffed, \"It’s your fault for returning late. Had you come a few days earlier, you might have bought it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Yunzheng apologized, \"It was my fault.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, I’m not unreasonable. Honestly, I don’t mind who buys the manor, as long as it doesn’t affect mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Shu Yu suddenly furrowed her brow and looked at Steward Guo, \"Mr. Guo, I heard there’s a boss from the prefecture intending to open a brothel and also wants to buy your manor. You’re not selling it to them, are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Guo’s eyes flashed slightly as he smiled, \"Sorry, I indeed cannot divulge this information.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",618,"2026-06-05T20:55:14.020Z",1,"novelbin.me","c329eb24a781ed71e7fe943beb621b8ca23ae41c69af92f5b25d8aa510eb9343","the-ace-bigshot-becomes-a-farmgirl-chapter-1263","the-ace-bigshot-becomes-a-farmgirl-chapter-1261",2003,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-ace-bigshot-becomes-a-farmgirl-cover.jpg"]