Chapter 98: How to Repay a Life-Saving Favor?
Chapter 98: How to Repay a Life-Saving Favor?
Su Chen casually took out an item and, with some concealment, entered Jiang'an City.
Although he desperately wanted to clear his name, he couldn't help but wonder about the effectiveness of having two people shout at the city gate.
Most of the commoners scoffed at what the two were saying.
The straightforward and blunt proclamation might have had some positive effect, but it was hard to tell.
However, the negative impact seemed quite evident.
Su Chen hurried home, his face hidden the entire way.
Initially, there wasn't much discussion about him, but after the shouting at the city gate and the widespread claims of his heroic deeds, even those who might have been indifferent to him before would likely be annoyed.
Su Chen wasn't sure if the person who arranged this was trying to help or harm him.
As he quickly approached his home, he noticed that the originally simple and crude little house had completely transformed.
The entrance had been rebuilt, and stone slabs were laid down.
On these slabs were intricate carvings, and flower beds with various plants adorned the area.
The exterior of the house had undergone a significant renovation, looking almost brand new.
To be honest, when Su Chen first saw it, he thought he was mistaken.
Moreover, a guard stood at the entrance to his home.
"May I ask what brings you to the Su Manor, sir? Do you need to pass on a message to the master of the house?" the guard asked as he noticed Su Chen's pause.
The guard's polite tone and respectful manner didn't give off any sense of offense.
Such etiquette seemed beyond what a small, ordinary household could afford.
"I am Su Chen," he replied.
The guard had just mentioned the Su Manor, but he didn't even recognize Su Chen.
Upon hearing Su Chen's words, the guard before him instantly became more reverent.
"Please forgive my offense and my mistake," the guard said.
Su Chen waved his hand dismissively and smiled helplessly, choosing not to pursue the matter further.
As Su Chen approached, the guard quickened his pace and opened the main door for Su Chen.
Every service was provided with the highest standards possible.
Inside the house, the older furniture had been replaced with new pieces.
The wood used was clearly of high value.
The backyard had also been expanded, giving it a genuine manor garden feel.
This renovation must have been quite costly.
However, compared to the gift of half a street, these expenses seemed insignificant.
"The Lady and the Second Miss went out for a walk and should be returning soon. If you have no further instructions, I will wait at the entrance," the guard said.
Hearing the guard's words, Su Chen felt increasingly uncomfortable.
"You can still call me Su Chen. I'm not used to being addressed as 'young master,'" he said.
"Then I shall call you 'young master' to highlight your noble status," the guard replied.
Su Chen shuddered at the suggestion.
These titles seemed hard for him to accept.
Not being from a wealthy background, he indeed felt a bit out of place.
"What's your name?" Su Chen asked.
"My surname is Yin, Yin Haiti," the guard replied.
Su Chen nodded and sat down in the nearby chair.
"Yin Guard, may I ask who arranged for you to be here?"
Before the guard could answer, the outer door was pushed open.
The mother and the second miss, supported by two maids, entered the courtyard.
It was clear that they were also unaccustomed to being served, feeling very awkward.
Upon seeing Su Chen, smiles instantly appeared on their faces.
"My dear child, why do you never announce your return? We'd like to be prepared for your visits."
Two maids and a guard, standing nearby, discreetly retreated outside upon seeing the three in conversation. They knew better than to eavesdrop on their master's discussions.
These rules were ingrained in their very bones.
The trio proceeded to the courtyard and sat down.
In the past, there were only two chairs in the house, and even then, they had to sit on the edge of the bed.
Now, the family had indeed undergone a significant transformation.
"Mother, do you know who sent all these things? And why did they send them to us?" Su Chen couldn't help but ask after some conversation.
Upon hearing this, Mother and his younger sister were even more surprised.
"You don't even know about the things you've done yourself. A few days ago, she came to our home to thank you for saving her life."
With this information, Su Chen had some idea of what was going on.
"Was it Senior Brother Lin?"
At this, Mother's eyebrows furrowed even more.
"Not Senior Brother, but Senior Sister Jin. She's very well-behaved and has a face full of spiritual energy. In Jiang'an City, she's considered the most beautiful girl, and that's no exaggeration.
But this girl is really too generous. She's been sending us one thing after another. If it weren't for your sister and I constantly refusing, she would have left us with seven or eight attendants."
Senior Sister Jin, could it be Jin Yue? She's the one who repaid the life-saving favor, and since it's a Senior Sister Jin, it must be Jin Yue.
I never expected her way of repaying the life-saving favor to be so simple and direct—showering us with money.
"Have you all met Senior Sister Jin?"
When I mentioned our family's financial situation in front of her on the front lines, I never imagined that Senior Sister Jin would be so generous in her repayment."
Hearing this, his younger sister chimed in.
"I heard that Senior Sister Jin's family is an alchemy clan, capable of refining extremely valuable elixirs, and they are quite prominent.
They also opened an alchemy shop in Jiang'an City. She came to the city for the shop's opening the other day, and that's when we met.
Seeing that we were being bullied in Jiang'an, she arranged for guards and maids to help us."
As soon as his sister finished speaking, Mother approached and asked.
"Little Chen, what do you think of this Senior Sister Jin?"
This question startled Su Chen.
"Mother, what do you mean by 'what do I think'? I'm not sure how to answer that.
I only accidentally saved her once, and aside from that, I haven't had much interaction with her."
Hearing Su Chen's response, Mother seemed somewhat relieved.
"This young lady is not only beautiful but also well-mannered and eloquent.
However, her family background is far more prestigious than ours. I fear that even if you were to be together, your future wouldn't be too bright."
Su Chen helplessly waved his hand, indicating that Mother was overthinking it.
"The conversations I've had with Senior Sister Jin are far from what you're imagining. Mother, please don't jump to conclusions; it's a bit embarrassing.
You're not jumping to conclusions, Mother. I can see through a young person's thoughts.
You, on the other hand, are so carefree and don't seem to notice anything.
But Senior Sister Jin's intentions are quite obvious.
That day, she was very curious about you and wanted to know everything.
If she were merely thanking you for saving her life, she wouldn't ask such questions."
(End of Chapter)
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