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"Ya'er? What happened to you? You look just like all those pretty girls in town!"

Aunt Chen looked at Li Shuoya with a face full of surprise.

She remembered that the child wasn't like this before. Although she was pretty, her clothes were always dirty, and her little hands and face were often covered in mud. She was dark and looked no different from the other girls in the village. How did she suddenly change like this?

Now, Li Shuoya's clothes are clean, her face is fair and tender, and her little hands are chubby, making her look extremely adorable.

Aunt Chen couldn't help but reach out and pinch her cheek.

Shen Yu immediately shielded the frightened Li Shuoya behind her and politely looked at Aunt Chen, saying, "I wonder if Aunt Chen has come today for any important matter? If you are looking for my cousin, I will tell him when he returns."

Aunt Chen's eyes darted around, then she suddenly slapped her thigh, exclaiming in realization, "Oh dear! How could I forget that! Isn't it the last time Dalang goes into the mountains this autumn? He won't be back for at least ten days to half a month! My bad, my bad!"

"Then I can only discuss this with you! This is such a wonderful thing for Dalang's cousin!" Aunt Chen became more and more excited as she spoke, and stepped forward to tightly grasp Shen Yu's hand.

Shen Yu was still using her crutch for support, and when she was pulled so suddenly, she almost fell to the ground.

Seeing this, Li Shuoya used all her strength to push Shen Yu from behind. Shen Yu endured the pain in her legs and stood firm, her face turning pale.

"Ya'er, move aside!" Shen Yu said anxiously, afraid that she might step on her.

Li Shuoya clung tightly to Shen Yu's arm, glaring angrily at Aunt Chen, and cried out in a clear voice, "Auntie! My sister has a leg injury. If you knock her down, I'll bite you!"

Upon hearing this, Aunt Chen quickly smiled apologetically and said, "Oh my, you two sisters have such a good relationship! I was just too excited, please forgive me."

Shen Yu looked at Li Shuoya, who was protecting her, and felt a warm current surge in her heart. She gently touched the child's head.

In her previous life, no one had ever protected her like this. In this life, only Li Shuoya would stand in front of her so resolutely.

Aunt Chen quickly brought up the important matter again, saying enthusiastically, "My dear, listen to me, this is truly wonderful news! Do you remember that distinguished young gentleman who visited our home a couple of days ago?"

"His air of nobility is so striking that anyone with eyes can tell he's someone of extraordinary status!"

"The village chief said he speaks with a Beijing accent; he might be an important figure from the capital!"

"If our village can help this benefactor, we'll definitely reap the benefits in the future!"

"As soon as I heard about this good news, I ran over to tell you all!"

Upon hearing that it concerned Li Xinyu, Shen Yu's face immediately darkened.

Aunt Chen, oblivious to her displeasure, continued her agitated rant: "These past two days, that nobleman hasn't had a single servant. The village lads are alright at helping him out, but when it comes to delicate tasks like dressing and feeding him, they're all clumsy and keep making mistakes!"

"This morning I saw that the nobleman's face was as black as the bottom of a pot!"

"The village chief suggested finding him a maid to serve him. Don't all the wealthy people in the city have maids to serve them personally?"

"But he didn't like any of the girls in the village, saying they had rough hands and dark faces, and shouldn't go near him!"

"Oh, you were the first person I thought of!"

"You are so beautiful, with a fair complexion and delicate hands. Who else but you could possibly be worthy of serving such a distinguished person?"

"I specifically mentioned it to my important friend, and guess what?"

"That nobleman actually remembers you! When he heard that you were needed to serve him, he agreed without hesitation. It's obvious he's taken a liking to you and wants you to be his personal maid!"

"My dear daughter, this is a golden opportunity to climb the social ladder! If you go to the capital with him, how can you not rise to prominence?"

"When you become successful, your older cousins ​​and younger cousins ​​will also benefit from your success!"

"I heard that the maids in wealthy families get two taels of silver a month!"

"Two taels of silver! Many families in our village don't even spend two taels a year!"

"Mother, this is such a wonderful thing, shouldn't you thank your aunt properly?"

Shen Yu listened coldly to her finish speaking, the smile on her face long gone, her eyes as cold as ice.

She said in a deep voice, "Aunt Chen, are you joking? I am a respectable woman. Why would I stoop so low as to become someone's maid, a maid who serves them personally and whose reputation is tarnished?"

"Would I be crazy to agree to that?"

"You want to discuss this with my cousin? Do you think he can make the decision for me?"

"Besides, I believe Li Dalang is definitely not the kind of person who would sell his sister for money!"

"Aunt Chen, please go back. This is absolutely impossible!"

Shen Yu didn't want to clash with the people down the mountain, so even though she was already burning with anger, she tried her best to remain polite.

But Aunt Chen thought she was just confused for a moment, and stepped forward to persuade her, "Young lady, how can this be called self-degradation?"

"People strive to rise higher, water flows downhill. You're stuck here on this mountain with your cousin, nameless and without status. What kind of reputation can you possibly have?"

"That benefactor doesn't look down on you; that's already an immense blessing!"

"Are you absolutely determined to marry your cousin? What a waste of your good looks and figure!"

"Young lady, if you follow that nobleman, you will enjoy wealth and honor for the rest of your life; if you stay on this mountain, you will only be able to eat chaff and wild vegetables for the rest of your life."

"Besides, that important person said that even if you don't go to the capital with him, as long as you've served him, he'll give you a generous reward!"

Shen Yu could no longer bear it and interrupted her, "Enough! Aunt Chen, don't even think about it!"

Let him dream his pipe dream!

"Aunt Chen, please go back!"

Shen Yu gave the order to leave, and only then did Aunt Chen realize that she wasn't just playing hard to get; she genuinely didn't want to leave.

Aunt Chen was completely puzzled. So many girls in the village longed to be by that handsome nobleman's side, but Shen Yu actually refused. She really didn't know what was good for her!

If she returns empty-handed, how will she explain it to the important person?

I'm afraid it will leave a bad impression on the important person, and I won't be able to get any benefits in the future.

Aunt Chen was so anxious that blisters appeared on her lips. She said angrily, "Mother, I'm really worried about you! You're giving up a good life and insisting on living a miserable one. I think you've really gone mad!"

"What's so great about Li Xiaoyun's family? Two burdens, and Li Xiaoyun himself is a fierce and menacing figure. You're jumping into a quagmire!"

"I kindly helped you out, and you're ungrateful..."

Li Shuozhou, who had been listening inside for a while, could no longer contain himself. He stormed out, brandishing a large broom, and started hitting Aunt Chen, shouting, "Get out! You tigress, get out of here!"

"Ouch! You little brat, how dare you hit me! What did I do to you? I'll tear you apart!" Aunt Chen jumped up and down, ready to retaliate, but Shen Yu raised her cane and shouted sharply, "You dare come any closer? Get out of here!"

Seeing that Shen Yu was truly angry, Aunt Chen reluctantly scurried away, muttering curses.

Li Shuoya was stunned by what she had just witnessed. She held Shen Yu's hand tightly and asked softly, "Sister, what happened?"

Shen Yu, leaning on her crutch and panting heavily, reassured her, "It's alright, Ya'er. There was someone with bad intentions, but we've already chased them away. Don't be afraid."

She secretly vowed in her heart that even if it cost her her life, she would never have anything to do with that despicable Li Xinyu again.