Chapter 313: Lowkey Wealthy

Translator: CokeZero      Editor: Rainystars

Lady Xu studied Xie Yunjin and silently wondered how much longer he’ll be able to remain this nice.

Lady Xu and Su Jinxiu followed Lu Jiao to the Xie manor’s west wing in the back courtyard.

Since it was late, nobody said anything more before they washed up and slept.

The next morning, Xie Yunjin had enough self-awareness to know not to visit the back courtyard. He stayed in the front courtyard and had breakfast before heading to his tutoring job.

Lu Jiao and Feng Zhi stayed to host Lady Xu and Su Jinxiu.

Lady Xu and Su Jinxiu didn’t look well. However, they were very appreciative of

Lu Jiao running back and forth for them, “Thank you, Lady Lu.”

Lu Jiao indicated for them to eat, “Though you don’t feel well, that feeling will pass and things will get better.”

Lady Su nodded. She felt mostly bad for her daughter.

“With Jinxiu following me, she’ll likely have a hard time. However, I didn’t trust the Su family enough to leave her there.”

Su Jinxiu expressed, I ‘Mom, I’m not scared to work hard.”

Though she felt somewhat sad to leave the Su family, she also felt freer and more relaxed.

When she lived with her grandmother, her grandmother would frequently comment on her flaws. It was so bad that she didn’t even dare to leave her room. Now, she was finally free. From now on, shell be able to eat whatever she wants and do whatever she wants. This made her very happy.

Lady Xu noticed that Su Jinxiu wasn’t depressed and was a little relieved.

Lu Jiao brought up the future to them, “Now that you’ve left the Su family, where do you want to go?

Lady Xu thought about it, “I’ll go home first. Then, I’ll probably figure out a way to start a small business. My goal is to not live with my parents forever. I have to think of ways to make money and raise my daughter. I want to prepare a generous dowry for her.”

The mention of a dowry made Su Jinxiu blush. Then, she said in a serious tone,

“Mom, I’m not going to marry. Men are not good people.”

Lady Xu stared at her and mumbled, “Jinxiu, there are men who are… She couldn’t finish. She hasn’t met a nice man. Perhaps they do exist but they’re rare.

Lu Jiao spoke then, “Lady Xu, I have a thought that I want to share. If you are open to the idea, we can discuss more.”

Lady Xu turned to Lu Jiao, who continued, “I am about to start a business where I manufacture oil and medicine. Once that’s established, I will open storefronts to carry the products. The stores will need someone to manage them, so I wonder if you would be interested in doing that? If so, we can partner up. You’ll be the manager of my two stores. And in return, I will give you 30% of the profit made by the store each year. What do you think?”

Lady Xu was pleasantly astonished by Lu Jiao’s idea. This was truly an unexpected surprise. She left the Su family without carrying a single cent and right away, Lu Jiao was giving her a chance to make money. How could she not be happy?

However, 30% of profit sounded like a lot. Lady Xu thought it over and said, “The only reason I’m alive right now is because of you. I really shouldn’t even be accepting money from you. However, I have parents that I must remain filial for and I have a daughter who relies on me. I need to have money. 30% is too much. I would be happy with 10%.”

10% should be enough for her to help out her parents and give her daughter a good dowry.

Lady Xu’s words proved Lady Xu to be a grateful person- this made Lu Jiao trust her more. After all, Lu Jiao did save her life as well. However, 10% was a little low and Lu Jiao felt bad.

“10% is too little. Let’s agree on 20%.”

Lady Xu was grateful and Lu Jiao didn’t want to take advantage of that. Lu Jiao truly intended to give her 30% of the profit because there would be a lot of work Lu Jiao would want Lady Xu to handle.

However, she thought about it and decided that 20% would be plenty. She was certain that her oil mill and pharmacy would make a lot of money.

Lady Xu wanted to say more but Lu Jiao slammed the hammer, “Then it’s decided. Once the stores open, I will prepare an official contract that we will sign. Before then, if you have nowhere to stay, you can stay on my farm and help me with my medicinal herbs.”

Lady Xu was astonished. She thought the Xie family was ordinary and had no idea they were this wealthy. They were truly a lowkey rich family, unlike the Su family. The Su family only had a big house, two stores, and 50 acres of farm. Yet that family acted like they were the wealthiest family in the country. How laughable.

“I wonder where your farm is?

Lu Jiao was a little embarrassed and giggled, “I haven’t gotten the deed yet so I don’t know specifically where it is. I will find the time to get the deed this afternoon.

Lady Xu laughed. She was originally anxious and scared but Lu Jiao’s plans for her made her feel so relieved.

“I want to go visit my parents in the next couple of days. No matter what, I should tell my parents about the divorce. Plus, I haven’t gone home for so many years and should take the opportunity to visit. In a couple of days, I will come back and find you.”

Lu Jiao agreed instantly, “Okay.”

She then asked Feng Zhi to go fetch 20 taels of silver.

“It wouldn’t be good to go home empty-handed. You should buy something to bring back.

Lady Xu’s heart felt full. She thanked Lu Jiao profusely, “Lady Lu, you’re my savior in so many ways. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

Lu Jiao chuckled, “I am going to deduct this from your pay later.”

That made Lady Xu and her daughter laugh. They truly felt more relieved now.

After breakfast, Lu Jiao walked them out.

When Lady Xu and Su Jinxiu were exiting the Xie manor, the neighboring gate opened. Su Dahai walked out with a bag and shoved it to Lady Xu, “Here are some jewelry and banknotes. Take them.”

He then turned around and left, as if scared that Lady Xu would refuse.

Lady Xu truly didn’t want anything from the Su family. She was about to call out and return the money when Lu Jiao stopped her, “Take it. Why would you not? How many hardships did you have to go through these last few years? If you don’t take them, theyll just benefit someone else. You can take these to buy new things for your parents or use them for your daughters dowry.”

Lady Xu decided that was true and didn’t object. Lu Jiao asked Uncle Lin to give them a ride home. Uncle Lin complied right away.

Lu Jiao went back to her house then. Shortly after, Xie Yunjin returned with an ugly look on his face.

Lu Jiao knew right away that something had happened. She stopped his pacing.

“What happened? You don’t look well.”

Xie Yunjin walked into the living room with Lu Jiao behind him.

Once inside, Xie Yunjin finally said, “The thief Officer Zhao captured yesterday died in the middle of the night.”

Lu Jiao was shocked, “How did someone healthy die so suddenly?”

“He hung himself..”