The daily life of a space tycoon raising children, doting on his husband, and farming.

Chapter 133 Chase
Where would Chu Xu get any money?
His handsome, pale face flushed red as he managed to utter, "I'm injured. Eating meat will help me recover faster."

"No money, no deal. You'll eat whatever you're given." Shang Wan pushed the bowl of cabbage soup towards him. "Do you need me to feed you?"

Upon smelling the sweet aroma of the cabbage soup, Chu Xu's stomach immediately rumbled.

He woke up and drank some porridge, but didn't eat anything else; he was starving.

Looking at the cabbage leaves floating in the soup, Chu Xu felt disgusted and wanted to say he wouldn't eat it, but he knew that things outside were different from home, and the woman in front of him wouldn't spoil him like his family did.

With a disgruntled pout, Chu Xu reached out her little hand, picked up the bowl, and muttered, "I'll eat it myself."

Watching him eat, Shang Wan noticed that the child must have good upbringing. Even though his stomach was growling with hunger, he ate politely and didn't wolf down his food.

Chu Xu found that this bowl of cabbage soup was surprisingly delicious, better than any of the delicacies he had ever eaten. After eating it, he felt less pain in his body.

He attributed it all to his being so hungry that he was delusional.

After the child finished eating everything in his bowl, Shang Wan asked, "Is that enough? We can have more if you want."

It's not that she intentionally abused the child; the child's injuries were too severe. Drinking more cabbage soup now will help the wounds heal and also help him recover his strength and spirit.

Of course, Shang Wan also had a hint of using children as experiments.

Since the wound is there anyway, might as well give it a try, rather than risk cutting yourself with a knife.

This can be considered killing two birds with one stone.

Chu Xu had no idea about Shang Wan's plans, but he was indeed not full.

Shang Wan then served him another bowl of cabbage soup.

After finishing two bowls of cabbage soup, Chu Xu felt full.

He whispered, "Thank you."

Shang Wan took the porcelain bowl and sensed that the child's attitude had softened a bit, so she asked, "What happened to your injuries? Were you attacked for revenge or by robbers?"

Chu Xu lowered his head and remained silent.

Shang Wan wouldn't tolerate it and said bluntly, "If you refuse to say anything, I'll send you out of the village in a bit, and you can leave on your own."

She couldn't risk her family's livelihood for a stranger's child.

Chu Xu looked up at Shang Wan in surprise, as if he hadn't expected her to say such a thing.

Shang Wan raised an eyebrow. "You think I'm cold-blooded and heartless? If I saved you, I should see it through to the end?"

Chu Xu subconsciously shook his head. If he were truly cold-blooded, he wouldn't have saved him.

“You’re a problem.” Shang Wan reached out and tapped his forehead. “I’m sure you know that yourself. Whether it’s seeking revenge or being robbed, if you tell the truth, I can consider helping you to the end. If you don’t say anything, leaving you in danger is too great. When trouble comes knocking, it will only implicate me and my family. I have no choice but to send you away.”

Chu Xu subconsciously said, "They're not robbers."

Shang Wan: "So that's seeking revenge?"

Chu Xu pursed his lips and remained silent.

Shang Wan has never been very patient with outsiders. Her expression turned cold, and she stood up with her bowl in hand. "I'll see you off in a bit."

Before leaving, give the child two bottles of ointment and have Xiao Huan get some dry food for the child to take with him. That would be more than enough.

Seeing that Shang Wan was about to walk out the door, Chu Xu grabbed his trouser leg and shouted, "Wait!"

The knife wound on his back ached with every movement, as did his other injuries; leaving alone now would only lead to certain death. If he could stay and receive this woman's help, perhaps there was a glimmer of hope.

My brother once said, "When it's time to make a decision, make it."

"Go for it!" Shang Wan turned to look at him upon hearing this. "You only have one chance. Don't be so coy. Just say it out loud."

"Toothpaste?" Chu Xu tilted his head and asked in confusion, "What's toothpaste?"

"It's something like tooth powder, it's not important." Shang Wan walked back and sat down, resting her chin on one hand and looking directly at him. "Before we talk, tell me your real name."

Chu Xu's pupils contracted sharply, and he tightened his grip on his trouser leg.

Shang Wan glanced at his hand and scoffed, "You don't actually think I'd believe you just because you made up a name, do you?"

Chu Xu was silent for a moment, then asked in confusion, "How did you know I was using a fake name?"

"intuition."

Actually, Shang Wan didn't know at first, but children are indeed easy to fool, and she managed to trick them into revealing it.
"Your intuition is pretty accurate." Chu Xu muttered softly, "My real name is Chu Xu, the Xu from Yangxu Mountain."

Shang Wan: Uh... Yang what the heck?

"Wait a minute, I'll call someone."

Shang Wan called over her own fox.

"He is my husband," Shang Wan introduced simply, gesturing to Chu Xu, "Now you can tell me."

Chu Xu glanced at Lu Chengjing a few more times, amazed by Lu Chengjing's handsome appearance, which was even more outstanding than the four young masters of the capital.

"My name is Chu Xu, Xu as in Yangxu Mountain." Chu Xu introduced himself again, and continued only when Shang Wan did not stop him. "I fell off the cliff because I was being chased by assassins. The guards that my father and brothers sent to protect me all died under the assassins' blades, and I was the only one left alive."

Shang Wan asked, "Why are the assassins chasing you?"

“Someone doesn’t want me to return to the capital.” Chu Xu said with a stern face.

"Your home is in the capital?" Shang Wan asked, puzzled. "The capital is at least a month's journey from here. How come you're here?"

Chu Xu said dejectedly, "I came to visit my brother, but war has broken out on the border. My father and brother were worried about me, so they sent someone to escort me back to the capital. I never expected to encounter assassins on the way."

Lu Chengjing asked, "Who are your father and brother?"

“My father is the Duke of Dingguo, the commander-in-chief of the army. My elder brother is Chu Zhao, the young general of the Chu family army. I am the second young master of the Duke of Dingguo’s mansion.”

A dark glint flashed in Lu Chengjing's eyes.

No wonder the name Chu Zhao sounded familiar. He had heard the teacher mention this young general Chu when he was at the county school.

It is said that this person is quite like his father in his prime, brave and extraordinary on the battlefield, and has made many outstanding achievements. He can be said to have surpassed his father.

Unexpectedly, the child his wife casually picked up on the edge of a cliff turned out to be the second young master of the Duke of Dingguo's mansion.

This is indeed a big problem.

Chu Xu stared at the two of them and promised, "If you can protect me, the Duke of Dingguo's mansion will reward you handsomely."

"We'll talk about thanks later." Shang Wan wasn't going to fall for empty promises. "How will you prove your identity?"

Chu Xu said, "I am Chu Xu. If you don't believe me, you can send me to the Chu family army's camp. The soldiers can all vouch for me."

The beads on that little abacus were practically jumping off Shang Wan and the other man's faces.

Haha, they even sent him to the military camp to prove his identity, isn't he just trying to get a free bodyguard?
Seeing the child's confident demeanor, Shang Wan temporarily believed his identity and asked, "Do you know who those assassins are?"

Chu Xu shook his head blankly, "All I know is that they came from the capital to take my life."

Why would someone travel such a long distance just to kill a child?
Shang Wan looked Chu Xu over carefully and asked curiously, "What would happen if you died?"

(End of this chapter)