After transmigrating into the body of a widow, I became the richest man in the capital.

Chapter 100 Su Xiaoxiao Saves the Beauty

As soon as Su Bingcheng arrived, his eyes darted around Su Xiaoxiao's stall. "Are you the only one selling jam here? Where's your husband?"

Su Xiaoxiao knew he was referring to Sanlang. It seemed Su Bingcheng also knew of Sanlang's existence. Su Xiaoxiao thought she should explain this misunderstanding properly.

“Cousin, when Uncle came to my house last time, he saw Sanlang here. He misunderstood. Sanlang, he…”

Su Bingcheng smiled and glanced at Su Xiaoxiao, "It's okay, I don't take it seriously. Whether you have a man hiding in your house or not is not important to me."

Su Xiaoxiao was stunned upon hearing this. Su Bingcheng then changed the subject, saying, "Actually, Xiaoxiao, you should be more understanding of your uncle and aunt's feelings. After all, they are getting old and care about their reputation. Imagine you, a widow, hiding a stranger in your home whose identity you don't even know. It wouldn't sound good if word got out, right?"

Su Xiaoxiao wanted to argue, but Su Bingcheng changed the subject again, "But this is all your business, you're married now, right? It's just that recently, my cousin is a little short on cash in his business, could you lend me some money? I see your jam business is doing well."

Su Xiaoxiao thought to herself, "Where did you get the idea that my jam business is doing well? I just came here to set up my stall, and before I even started selling, you, this jinx, showed up and asked me for money. Is that what you call doing well?" Su Xiaoxiao genuinely felt disgusted.

The biggest taboo for business people is to spend money before even opening for business. Su Xiaoxiao was afraid that if Su Bingcheng kept pestering her, it would affect her first business opening after the New Year, which was no small matter.

Su Xiaoxiao had no choice but to ask, "Cousin, how much money do you want?"

Su Bingcheng's eyes darted around, "Five taels of silver."

Su Xiaoxiao was taken aback. "My business hasn't even started yet, where am I going to find so much money for you?"

Su Xiaoxiao thought to herself, "Are you out of your mind?"
Su Bingcheng looked very troubled and anxious. "How much money do you have on you right now?"

Su Xiaoxiao touched her pockets and found only a few loose coins, a little over a hundred coins in total. Su Bingcheng looked at it and said, "So little, how come you only have so little money?"

"I came here this morning to sell jam, and I didn't bring this much money with me. Who would have thought you would suddenly come to borrow money?"

Su Xiaoxiao was telling the truth, but Su Bingcheng didn't seem to care. He immediately took the money, glanced around, and hurriedly left.

"What kind of business are you in?"

Su Xiaoxiao called out to Su Bingcheng from behind, but she couldn't bring him back.

Su Xiaoxiao sighed helplessly.

This morning, the jam business was unusually good. Perhaps it's because people are starting to spend again after the New Year and they think that Su Xiaoxiao's jam is indeed very delicious.

Many of them are repeat customers who come to Su Xiaoxiao to buy jam. After they run out of jam at home, they come to Su Xiaoxiao to buy more after the New Year.

"I never expected the proprietress to come and sell jam in person today!"

As Su Xiaoxiao was busy working on her feet, a very familiar voice suddenly came from behind her. As soon as she turned around, she saw Qian Musheng's relaxed-looking face right behind her.

Su Xiaoxiao saw him and his attendant, Xiao Dengzi, swaggering through the customers who came to buy jam.

"A rare guest indeed! I didn't expect you to come today."

Su Xiaoxiao was also very surprised that Qian Musheng actually had time to come and patronize her business.

Of course, this is a joint business venture between Qian Musheng and Su Xiaoxiao, so it's normal for him to come and take a look.

"Mr. Su, I can smell the aroma of your jam from far away. It's definitely good jam, that's why so many people come to buy it." Su Xiaoxiao was indeed very confident about this, and she proudly raised her head and said, "Of course."

Some of the people queuing up to buy jam were discussing it amongst themselves.

"That's right! The jam made by our Boss Su's family is reasonably priced and tastes delicious. Even ordinary people like us can afford it."

Su Xiaoxiao was indeed very happy to hear people talking about her family's jam.

A good reputation definitely needs everyone's help to be established. After all, only when people spread the word will more people want to buy Su Xiaoxiao's jam.

Qian Musheng watched with great satisfaction as Su Xiaoxiao sold jam here. Seeing that Su Xiaoxiao was too busy, he immediately came over to help her weigh the jam, pack it in oil paper, and collect money.

Surprisingly, Qian Musheng did these things quite well, without any of the arrogant demeanor one would expect from a young master.

Su Xiaoxiao was deeply moved. Qian Musheng's approachable manner made her feel a sense of warmth, and she instantly developed a liking for him.

As a result, this goodwill only lasted for about five minutes. Su Xiaoxiao discovered that Qian Musheng seemed to not know money, either overcharging people for a few taels of jam or undercharging them for a certain amount of silver.

Su Xiaoxiao's small profit from this morning has all been squandered by Qian Musheng in less than five minutes.

"Alright, Mr. Qian, you don't need to take the money. Go and have some tea!"

Qian Musheng looked completely innocent. "I just wanted to help you."

Su Xiaoxiao waved her hand, "Never mind, you can sit over there. Let Xiaodeng collect the money for me!"

Qian Musheng ran off to the side looking very aggrieved, while Xiao Deng helped Su Xiaoxiao start selling jam.

"They're selling jam now."

Everyone crowded around to buy jam, and more and more people started to gather at Su Xiaoxiao's place. In fact, everyone was quite rational when buying things and did not blindly consume just because there were many people.

The main reason was that Su Xiaoxiao's jam was delicious. While she was selling the jam, a woman suddenly ran out from the crowd. She was disheveled and her clothes were in disarray. She rushed to Su Xiaoxiao's feet, grabbed Su Xiaoxiao's leg, and begged her.

"Sister, save me."

Su Xiaoxiao didn't notice that the woman suddenly ran up from behind her.

She was stunned and quite frightened.

"What's wrong? Did something happen to you?"

Before she could speak, more than twenty men dressed as servants rushed out from behind her and tried to grab her without saying a word.

The woman in front of him looked terrified. She clung tightly to Su Xiaoxiao's trouser leg, as if she would lose her life if she let go.

Qian Musheng, who was standing nearby, shouted sternly, "What kind of behavior is it for a bunch of grown men to bully a weak woman in the street? Don't arrest her yet, let me find out what's going on first."

Unexpectedly, the head servant glanced at Qian Musheng and said, "Who do you think you are? It's none of your business!"

(End of this chapter)