readytorunbook Chapter 173 Colorful Butterfly
Chapter 173 Colorful Butterfly
Xu Shu shook his head after hearing this, and Jiang Xiaoyu beside him asked in confusion: "What are you doing?"
Xu Shu did not answer, but just looked at Caidie and said, "You are smart, brave and resourceful, and you can find a way out for yourself. This is a good thing."
Seeing Caidie's eyes light up, he changed the subject and said coldly: "But using my feelings for Xiao Mujin to find a way out for yourself, do you think I'm stupid? Or do you think..."
"I won't kill you?"
His voice was not loud, but Caidie broke out in a cold sweat and knelt on the ground in fear: "Mr. Xu, spare my life."
Xu Shu remained silent, and the atmosphere suddenly became solemn.
Jiang Xiaoyu didn't dare to say anything. She glanced at Xu Shu tremblingly and didn't dare to look at him again.
He was born into a wealthy family, and although he had seen many cases of servants being beaten and scolded, he had never seen anyone who could really take someone's life with just a few words like Xu Shu did.
He wondered what Caidie had said wrong just now... She first praised Xu Shu, then talked about Mu Jinghua's true feelings for Xu Shu, and said that she asked Xu Shu to forgive her in advance.
His words were so flawless that even if most people could see through his ulterior motives, they would not get angry about it, after all, his words were beautiful.
Xu Shu is an exception. He is a businessman, but he can't stand others plotting against him. He still says he has a good temper? One sentence can scare people to death.
Jiang Xiaoyu didn't understand what was going on, but Caidie, who was kneeling on the ground nervously, knew that although the man in front of her was angry, he didn't really intend to kill her.
She said the wrong thing, but Xu Shu was kind enough to point out her mistake.
She is not allowed to use Xu Shu's feelings for Mu Jinghua to find a way out for herself...
Caidie's mind worked quickly. In just a moment, she understood everything and immediately began to express her loyalty: "Caidie knows that her appearance has been ruined and she can no longer stay in Muyilou. I beg Master Xu to show me some mercy and give me a chance to meet Master Mu. If Master Mu doesn't allow me to stay..."
"No need to say more." Xu Shu interrupted her, his voice neither hot nor cold, "Since you want a chance, I will give you one..."
Seeing that Caidie was about to kowtow to him, he interrupted again: "I am only giving you the opportunity to meet Xiao Mujin. He is the owner of Muyi Building. He has the final say on whether you stay or go. You'd better remember this clearly."
Caidie responded softly, and Xu Shu let the civet cat help her up.
After she stood up, Xu Shu said, "Go and count the people in Muyi Building and see if anyone is willing to go back to Shiqiao Village with me. The things to do are no different from those in Muyi Building, just cooking, cleaning, etc."
"Are they maids or servants?" Caidie asked softly.
Xu Shu nodded, then shook his head: "I don't want your indentures, which are different from those of maids. The contract will only be better than the one here at Muyilou. Ask who wants to come and pick three sensible ones."
After Caidie nodded, she looked at Limaoer again: "Du Wanbai is injured, who is in charge of the building now?"
"It's Liu Yanru, Sister Yanru."
"Bring her to me."
It was only when Liu Yanru came over that Xu Shu remembered this person. She was a hardworking and quiet girl. When she saw Xu Shu, she bowed respectfully and then began to report on the situation in the building in the past few days.
Xu Shu flipped through the expense account book she presented to him. He remembered everything clearly and found no mistakes. He then instructed her, "Du Wanbai has been bedridden these days, and Xiao Mujin has sprained her ankle. Please take care of the affairs of Muyi Building."
"Once the refugee incident has passed, Muyilou will be ready to open."
After everything was explained, Xu Shu went out to get the horse, and Jiang Xiaoyu called him from behind: "Brother Xu, are you leaving? Can you give me a ride?"
Xu Shu raised an eyebrow, puzzled: "Jiang Mansion is not close to Muyi Building, and it is not on the way."
Jiang Xiaoyu was a little anxious: "Brother Xu, it's so chaotic outside, are you willing to watch a little boy like me go home? If I encounter anything..."
Xu Shu finally understood that Jiang Xiaoyu must have witnessed what happened to Du Wanbai and Caidie and was frightened, which was why she was reluctant to go home.
It was understandable. He opened the curtain of the sedan chair and urged Jiang Xiaoyu: "Get in the car."
Jiang Xiaoyu screamed, came to her senses, and fearing that Xu Shu would go back on his word, she quickly climbed into the car.
But after crawling in, he felt a little regretful and stared at Xu Shu cautiously: "Brother Xu, how about... I call the civet cat and go home to check it out."
She was still on guard against him. Xu Shu smiled and asked, "Can I call him for you?"
"Okay, okay." Jiang Xiaoyu smiled happily, and waited for Xu Shu to call the cat over, and then immediately called the cat, "Come up, come up quickly."
The civet cat glanced at Xu Shu first, and waited for Xu Shu to nod before slowly getting into the carriage.
Seeing Xu Shu riding the horse and driving the carriage instead of getting into the sedan chair, Jiang Xiaoyu lifted the curtain of the sedan chair again and asked, "Can't you afford a groom?"
Xu Shu whipped his horse whip and didn't answer, only asking: "Which direction?"
Jiang Xiaoyu pointed to the road, but was still thinking about Xu Shu not hiring a driver: "Why don't you hire a coachman to drive you? After all, you are from Muyilou...uh..."
"Boss." Xu Shu added for him.
Jiang Xiaoyu nodded heavily: "Yes, my dear, your husband, isn't your husband angry that you are showing up in public like this and doing the work of a groom? Isn't he ashamed of you?"
Xu Shu fell silent for a rare moment.
He thought that a coachman was a driver, and there was nothing shameful about being a driver, driving a luxurious carriage and taking his wife for a ride. But after thinking about it carefully, he realized that among the three religions and five classes in ancient times, coachmen were the lowest class.
Damn, I lost because I didn’t learn Chinese and cultural knowledge well in primary school.
I wonder if Xiao Mujin really dislikes him showing up in public...
Seeing Xu Shu was silent, the cat whispered to ease the awkwardness: "Master Xu must have his reasons for doing this."
Xu Shushun said: "I have been in Changping County for a short time, and I don't have many people I can use."
This was just an excuse for himself. But Jiang Xiaoyu was a warm-hearted person. When he heard Xu Shu say this, he wanted to send his groom to him.
This was like human trafficking. Xu Shu wanted to say no, but Jiang Xiaoyu pulled Li Mao'er over and made the decision without allowing any refusal: "It's settled. Ah Xi will work with you from now on. Let Li Mao'er stay with me for a few more days."
"There's no pay for living like this." Xu Shu stuck to his principle.
Jiang Xiaoyu stamped her feet in distress, then waved her hands: "I know, I know. If there is no wages, there will be no wages. Thank you for sending us back. Goodbye."
As soon as he finished speaking, he pulled the civet cat back to the Jiang Mansion and locked Xu Shu and the groom named Asi outside the door.
Xu Shu shrugged helplessly at Ah Xi, but Ah Xi bowed to him and said, "Sir, please get in the sedan chair."
Xu Shu had no choice but to do this for now and let Asi drive the carriage to the gambling house.