Chapter 1989: Master Cheng's Intentions

Chapter 1989: Master Cheng's Intentions

Shu Yu turned her head to ask, "What do you mean?"

Cheng Xian rubbed his temples and explained, "Master Cheng has some distant connection to the Prefect Magistrate, but it's not a close relationship. The Prefect Magistrate, being a high-ranking official now, naturally has many people trying to get closer to him for personal gain. Master Cheng has been eager to establish a connection but hasn't found the right opportunity."

However, Cheng Xian's arrival had given Master Cheng a glimmer of hope.

When Master Cheng first met Cheng Xian, he had subtly hinted at wanting Cheng Jiatong and Cheng Wenbao to go to the southwest, either to find a job with the Prefect Magistrate or simply to help with errands. It was convenient for Master Cheng to claim that they were his people and use them when needed.

However, Cheng Xian had declined the request at that time, which made Master Cheng believe that there was no chance. But now, taking advantage of the current situation, he had sent his two children directly to the southwest. If Cheng Xian tried to intervene, it wouldn't look appropriate.

This was Master Cheng's way of rectifying the situation caused by Cheng Jiatong's actions. Even though Shu Yu didn't need this "compensation," if Cheng Xian blocked it, it would be inappropriate.

In this way, when Cheng Wenbao and Cheng Jiatong went to the southwest, they could claim to be visiting their relatives in the family and use the excuse of seeing the Prefect Magistrate if they encountered any trouble. Could the Prefect Magistrate really pretend not to know them?

This way, Master Cheng's goal was achieved.

Shu Yu felt stunned for a moment. "So, my visit this time inadvertently provided Master Cheng with an opportunity, and I ended up helping him?"

Cheng Xian shook his head, "No, even if you hadn't come today, Master Cheng would have thought of other ways to achieve his goal."

Unfortunately, Cheng Xian had to ask Master Cheng for help this time, and he had to bear this loss.

For a moment, Shu Yu didn't know what to say.

Her goal had been achieved, Master Cheng's goal had been achieved, and it seemed like the only one who suffered from the situation was Cheng Xian, whose goal had also been achieved.

"In any case, please take care," Shu Yu said to him seriously. "During your time in Changjin Prefecture, if you need any help, you can come to me. I live on Fuyuan Street, where I run a Lu Ji store. It's easy to find at the street corner."

"Alright."

After bidding farewell to Cheng Xian, Shu Yu and Ying Xi returned.

As for the ruffian, Xia Yan took care of him.

By the time they returned to the small courtyard, Tao Shi and Meng Han were chatting in the yard.

When they saw her, Tao Shi looked surprised. "Ah Yu, where did you go? Why did you only come back now?"

"I went to the Cheng family."

"The Cheng family?" Tao Shi and Meng Han exchanged glances.

Ying Xi explained the situation to them. It was necessary to clarify these matters and prepare them for what might come.

Tao Shi was sweating nervously when she heard the story. "That Miss Cheng was really audacious. What about the marriage proposal..."

"This matter was Miss Cheng's own doing and won't affect the marriage proposal. However, she heard about it from Second Miss Gan, and they have a good relationship. We should still explain it to the Gan family to clear things up."

Tao Shi nodded in agreement. "That's right, the Gan family needs to give us an explanation. How could they have provoked such a formidable young lady?"

Fortunately, they didn't need to go find the Gan family themselves. Early the next morning, Liao Shi came with Gan Yujing and a gift as a gesture of apology.

As soon as they entered, Liao Shi began apologizing profusely.