After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter-Chapter 35 - All Lost in
Chapter 35: All Lost in Chapter 35
Chapter 35: All Lost in Chapter 35
Su Yu had always been perceptive, able to see through people’s hearts with just a glance, and although Master Zhou was a merchant, he was far from foolish. He had already caught a strange vibe from Bao Er’s reactions.
Furrowing his brow and taking a deep breath, he asked sternly, “Bao Er, tell me the truth, what exactly is going on?”
That question, like a heavy hammer shattering thin ice, broke through Bao Er’s last line of defense.
His face turned pale, and his legs went weak. With a dull “thud,” he knelt heavily on the flagstone floor, stirring up a tiny cloud of dust.
“Master Zhou, I… I didn’t collude with anyone, I just… just…”
Bao Er spoke incoherently, the sweat beads on his forehead rolling down, reflecting his extreme panic.
“Just what? Speak quickly!”
Master Zhou urged sharply, his words filled with uncontrollable anger like a volcano about to erupt, clearly enraged and heartbroken that there could be a traitor within Jishi Hall. He had perhaps never imagined that the rot within his family would be right beside him.
Bao Er swallowed hard, fearfully raising his head, his eyes shifting uncertainly, his voice so low it was almost drowned out by the air: “The second young master… he occasionally comes to chat, asking about what new herbs we’ve received and their prices. After all, he is of the Zhou Family bloodline, I thought it harmless and just… just told him…”
He paused, his voice growing weaker: “This morning, soon after the young lady left… the second young master… he came…”
“Beast!”
Unable to suppress his anger any longer, Master Zhou roared, causing the dust on the beams to fall in showers, “What are you standing around for? Bring that unfilial son to me immediately!”
At that moment, Su Yu understood that Master Zhou was indeed utterly unaware of this incident, and it was only because of a wicked son that today’s disaster had occurred.
She sighed softly, her grip loosening on the whip, which fell quietly with a slight sound.
Although the matter was not directly related to her, she decided to stay and witness how Master Zhou would severely punish his beloved eldest son, feeling an inexplicable anticipation to see how this family storm would end.
Though the disaster was caused by his unworthy son, Zhou Yao, Master Zhou, as the head of the family, bore an unshakable responsibility, heavy as a weighty stone, rendering him breathless.
Despite this, he remembered the Golden Needle Su Yu had casually given him on that day.
That subtle favor seemed to serve as a delicate buffer at this moment, subtly easing Su Yu’s dissatisfaction.
She then chose to be an indifferent bystander.
With a faint smile on her lips and a tone gentle yet firm, she spoke to the onlookers: “Ladies and gentlemen, your integrity is truly the light of Ning County. Now that Master Zhou needs to handle his family affairs, I hope everyone understands and disperses.”
Having spoken, Su Yu carried herself with composure, as if everything was under her control.
She strode into Jishi Hall, found a secluded spot, and leisurely began sipping tea, waiting for the storm that she had stirred to resurge.
Soon, Master Zhou entered the hall, his face as grim as stormy waters, his gaze sweeping over the broken signboard.
His heart twinged with pain, for the signboard was not just a symbol of the shop, but also a mark of family honor.
He pursed his lips and snorted coldly: “Young lady, your temperament is indeed too fierce.”
He muttered to himself, disbelieving how unaware this girl was of the complexities behind Jishi Hall, that she dared to provoke openly anyone in Ning County.
Su Yu was completely oblivious to these external complexities.
She pulled a meaningful smile, her tone playful: “I’m quite alright in other respects, but I have a good memory; whoever makes my days difficult, I must let them taste their own medicine.”
Master Zhou angrily flicked his sleeve and huffed, finally ceasing his struggle with Su Yu.
After all, it was his own rebellious son who was at fault, and family scandals should not be publicized.
Su Yu, on the other hand, appeared relaxed and at ease, leisurely savoring her tea and calculating how to ensure she didn’t suffer today without gain.
Jishi Hall was wealthy and well-stocked with treasures, she thought to herself with a chuckle, antagonizing me was your misfortune, Zhou Yao!
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Moments later, hurried footsteps came from outside the door, and Bao Er’s anxious voice broke the indoor tranquility, “Young Master Zhou Yao, come quickly with me, the master urgently summons you, he’s waiting inside!”
“Am I not already on my way? Always rushing me, just as my luck was turning good, you interrupt, it better be something serious, or see how I will deal with you!”
Zhou Yao’s face was full of displeasure, his tone tinged with irritation.
As soon as these words fell, the door was forcefully pushed open, and Zhou Yao loudly asked, “Father, what is the matter exactly?”
However, he was greeted by Su Yu’s mocking smile, which made his heart tremble, and he turned to flee.
Su Yu, quick and alert, flung her teacup like an arrow leaving a bow, striking him precisely on his shin.
Zhou Yao’s right leg numbed instantly, his balance lost, he fell to his knees with a look of terror on his face.
Su Yu stepped closer, her voice lazy and provocative, “What’s the hurry?”
Zhou Yao was terrified into silence, puzzled and unable to understand how this seemingly delicate woman could stir up such a storm.
At that moment, Master Zhou’s voice was cold as ice, “Bao Er, close the door.”
As the heavy door slowly swung shut, Su Yu returned to her seat, satisfied.
She had no intention of meddling in other people’s family affairs, nor did she want to be an accomplice in teaching a strict father’s lesson.
Then, a scene filled with horror unfolded, as Master Zhou picked up the long whip Su Yu had left on the table.
Step by step, he approached the pale-faced Zhou Yao; several lashes fell, accompanying the son’s wails and his pleas, “Father, I really didn’t, I really don’t know her!”
Despite the absence of any witnesses, Zhou Yao still vehemently denied everything, trying to escape the punishment he deserved.
Yet, Master Zhou lashed out again, bellowing, “If you didn’t do anything, then why did you run?”
“I, I…”
Zhou Yao faltered, his words drowned in his father’s stern gaze and the impending storm.
Zhou Yao stuttered and evaded eye contact, inwardly blaming himself for his earlier impulsiveness and irrationality.
“Where is the silver note?”
Master Zhou’s voice was firm, commanding undeniable authority.
Zhou Yao looked troubled, his throat as if choked by a ball of cotton, stammering out a few words, “Gone… all gone, lost it all in gambling!”
His hands trembling, he barely managed to pull out a few fragmented pieces of silver from his bosom, tears welling up in his eyes, his voice quavering, “This is all that’s left…”
Upon hearing this, Master Zhou’s face turned instantly livid, his rage flaring like wildfire, the whip in his hand danced wildly, hissing through the air.
