"I don't know what I did to offend these two people?" Wang Yiyi asked, looking puzzled.

Chen Dusheng did not reply, but instead asked, "May I ask what kind of business your family does?"

"Tofu."

Chen Dusheng pondered for a moment: "They must have been sent by the Liu family's tofu shop. These two brothers aren't bad people; they just sometimes take on thuggish jobs to make a living. You don't need to worry; they definitely won't dare to do it again next time."

This made Wang Yiyi a little curious. This Chen scholar looked ordinary, but she knew that the two brothers from Liu's tofu shop had come just by looking at her selling tofu. Moreover, she was so sure that the two brothers would not dare to come again.

Her expression was too obvious, so Chen Dusheng explained, "These two brothers are filial. Their mother was seriously ill, and I helped them out, so they can still listen to what I say."

Judging from their respectful attitude, it shouldn't be just a casual offer of help. Wang Yi didn't want to delve into it, but what's the use of just having henchmen if they don't cause trouble?

"Without these two people, who else can Liu's Tofu Shop find?"

Chen Dusheng said humbly, "I still have some influence. If you don't mind, I can act as a go-between for you and the people at Liu's Tofu Shop so that the misunderstanding can be cleared up."

Wang Yiyi was somewhat impressed by this person. He looked like a weak scholar, yet he could command the respect of thugs and seemed to have close ties with merchants.

This person either has a powerful background or is exceptionally capable; judging from his attire, Wang Yiyi leans towards the latter.

Just look at Jiang Chengzong; he was also a scholar, but he ended up being disliked even by the villagers.

Wang Yiyi's desire to make his acquaintance intensified: "Then I'll leave it to Young Master Chen. But I'm in a hurry to deliver the goods, could it be a little later?"

Chen Dusheng was also satisfied with Wang Yiyi's willingness to sit down and resolve the matter, and nodded slightly, saying, "Of course, then let's set it for 1-3 PM. Please have someone from your family who can make the decision come over."

Wang Yi raised her head: "I can make the decision."

Chen Dusheng: "I work as an accountant at Tianxiang Restaurant. You can find me here."

After saying this, he bowed and turned to leave the alley.

Wang Yiyi stared blankly at his back. Before, when she went to discuss business, the shopkeepers would always ask her a few questions when they saw her age, but this Chen Juzi didn't seem surprised at all, as if it were a matter of course.

Seeing that some time had been wasted, Wang Yiyi didn't bother to investigate further and quickly left the city for Shi County.

After delivering the tofu, she still went back. She didn't mention anything about Liangping County, only that she had to go out to discuss business. Naturally, Madam Li had no reason to stop her.

Wang Yi arrived in Liangping County at noon. Instead of going directly to Tianxianglou, she strolled around the streets.

Suddenly, her eyes lit up, and she called out, "Brother Bamboo Root, Brother Wooden Pole!"

She was wandering the streets looking for these two people. She didn't know anyone in Liangping County, and if she wanted to inquire about Chen Juzi, she would have to rely on them.

Seeing her frown, Mu Gan said, "We promised Chen Juzi we wouldn't cause you any trouble, and we won't. Don't worry."

They seem quite reputable.

Wang Yi smiled and took out two more pieces of tofu, handing them to Mu Gan: "I don't have much to give you two brothers, just consider this an extra dish for you."

Mu Gan weighed the tofu in his hand, his expression softening slightly. "Little sister, let me remind you, the Liu family has a relative who works in the government office. You'd better not mess with him."

"Thank you for reminding me, Brother Mugan. Scholar Chen has already agreed to mediate between us." Wang Yiyi looked grateful.

"Good luck." Mu Gang was about to leave with the bamboo root.

Wang Yi quickly stopped them: "Scholar Chen helped me solve such a big problem, I should express my gratitude. What kind of thank-you gift do you two think would be appropriate?"

Bamboo Root smiled at Wooden Pole: "This kid is quite grateful."

Mu Gan stopped and glanced at Wang Yiyi before saying, "Just don't cause trouble for Scholar Chen."

Wang Yiyi chuckled awkwardly, "Brothers, just a heads up, I'm from out of town, I'm afraid I might make a fool of myself."

As he spoke, he handed a few coins to the two brothers.

Zhu Gen looked at the money in his hand and chuckled, "Come on, let me tell you about it."

Mu Gan looked at the money in his hand, then at the tofu in his hand. The man surnamed Liu hadn't given him this much, so he joined in.

It turns out that this scholar Chen was named Chen Dusheng, and he was once the top scholar in the provincial examination.

Because he was involved in a cheating case, he not only lost his title as the top scholar in the provincial examination, but also lost his qualification to take the imperial examination. That's why he went to Tianxiang Tower to work as an accountant.

Wang Yiyi sighed. Despite falling from grace, he didn't give up on himself. Instead, he contentedly became an accountant.

She then asked, "How did you two meet?"

It's hard to associate a noble scholar with a street thug.

Mu Gan scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed: "Back then, our mother almost died of illness. In our panic, we stole Chen Juzi's purse. Not only did he not blame us, but he also pleaded with the pharmacy owner on our behalf, saving our mother."

Zhu Gen quickly added from the side, "He saved our mother, which is to say he saved our brothers' lives. He's a really good person."

Wang Yi nodded. He was indeed a good person, just unlucky.

"He also opened elementary school classes, which those of us who couldn't afford to go to school could attend. I can even write my own name now," Zhu Gen added, afraid that Wang Yiyi wouldn't believe him.

Wang Yiyi nodded heavily this time, this scholar Chen should be called "Saint".

She sincerely admired him: "Scholar Chen is worthy of the teachings of the sages."

Throughout history, there have been many selfless people, but this is the first time Wang Yiyi has seen one so close to home.

This was high praise, and the two brothers, Zhugen and Mugang, looked very proud, as if they had been praised.

The two seemed to have found kindred spirits and talked a lot about Chen Dusheng. It wasn't until almost 1 p.m. that they finally sent Wang Yiyi to Tianxiang Tower.

Chen Dusheng was checking the accounts when he saw Wang Yiyi and the Zhu Gen brothers together and asked, "What are you two doing together?"

Wang Yiyi immediately said, "We just happened to run into each other. Brother Zhugen and Brother Mugan were worried that I wouldn't know the way."

"Yes, yes." Mu Gan nodded with a smile and said, "Then my brother and I will be leaving now."

With that, he grabbed the bamboo root and ran off in a flash.

Wang Yiyi chuckled as she watched the two flee in disarray. They might admire each other, but they were probably genuinely afraid.

Chen Dusheng said calmly, "I'll go over after I finish tallying up the accounts."

Wang Yi nodded and sat down on the stool next to him.

The more she looked at him, the more satisfied she became. He was exceptionally talented, determined, and neither arrogant nor humble. If she could have such a person at her disposal, it would save her a lot of trouble.

The person in front of him was gazing at him so intensely that Chen Dusheng couldn't ignore it. He quickly finished calculating the bill, then looked up and said, "Miss, there's something I need to tell you beforehand."

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