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"Xu Mubai kneels to thank Miss for saving my life! Your kindness, Miss, I will never forget for the rest of my life!"
He had been chased all the way to the capital, too afraid to seek refuge in an inn or visit a doctor even when injured and sick.
Had it not been for this young lady, he would have already reunited with his family in death, let alone think of revenge.
Su Li’s feelings toward Xu Mubai were complex.
In her past life, if it weren’t for this man, Jun Hui wouldn’t have ascended to that position so quickly, and her Su family and the Duke Wei household wouldn’t have been annihilated as swiftly.
But reason told her that even without him, the outco would have been inevitable—it was only a matter of ti.
Seeing Su Li remain silent for a while, Mo Hua stepped forward and whispered, "Miss?"
Su Li said, "Rise."
"Thank you, Miss."
Su Li, with a calm tone, instructed, "Extend your hand."
Xu Mubai was montarily stunned.
Mo Hua, who had beco sowhat familiar with him after frequently delivering dicine recently, clarified, "What are you hesitating for? The Miss wants to take your pulse."
Xu Mubai quickly extended his hand, bowing slightly, his deanor respectful.
Su Li examined his pulse.
"There’s no issue. You can stop taking the dicine now."
Xu Mubai thanked her again, "Thank you, Miss."
"There’s no need to thank . That day, I rely happened to save you—it was fate that spared your life."
Mo Hua thought inwardly: What do you an ‘happened to’? We spent hours going back and forth just to save this person.
Who exactly is he? Is he really worth all this effort from the Miss?
Su Li continued, "Your illness has healed; you may return ho now."
Xu Mubai's expression dimd. "I no longer have a ho."
Su Li was taken aback.
In her past life, she only knew that Jun Hui had saved Xu Mubai but was unaware of his other circumstances.
Taking a sip of tea, Su Li asked indifferently, "Then what are your plans moving forward?"
Xu Mubai appeared lost.
Of course, he wanted revenge—but he lacked connections, resources, and wealth.
A man who had always been confident now despised himself for being so powerless.
Worse still, he didn’t even know who his enemies were!
Seeing his state, Su Li refrained from asking further questions.
She simply stated, "If you currently have nowhere to go, you may stay here temporarily. But I don’t support idlers—what skills do you possess?"
Xu Mubai expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Miss. I am skilled in comrce."
Su Li suppressed a smile. This was exactly what she had been waiting for.
Nodding slightly, she said, "Very well. Coincidentally, I’ve been considering opening so businesses recently and lack manpower. In a few days, I’ll provide you with so silver and a storefront. The rest is up to you."
Xu Mubai was about to agree but hesitated, his expression darkening. "Miss... I cannot show my face. If I do, my enemies will find ."
"It’s fine," Su Li reassured him. "I’ll prepare a mask for you to wear initially. Later on, you won’t need to personally appear for everything."
Xu Mubai’s eyes lit up, his last concern dissipating completely.
He believed that before long, he would gain the ability to protect himself and could reveal his identity openly.
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After eting Xu Mubai, Su Li took her maids to an apothecary to purchase more dicinal herbs before returning ho.
Sitting in the carriage, Su Li thought of soone.
Soone crucial to Jun Hui—the daughter of Yu Qiao, the Salt Transport Commissioner, Yu Banxia.
In her past life, Su Li envied Yu Banxia. Unlike other noblewon, she was always vibrant and free-spirited, unbound by the rigid rules expected of ladies of high society. She acted according to her own will.
She often made startling remarks, confidently proclaiming ideas like 'gender equality,' which were unacceptable under societal norms at the ti.
Perhaps it was this uniqueness that attracted many outstanding n, including Jun Hui.
Yu Banxia was indeed a woman full of innovative ideas, though so of them were impractical.
Her novel business concepts, such as 'hot pot' and 'buffet,' were handed over to Xu Mubai for implentation, which contributed significantly to his rapid rise as the wealthiest man.
Her proposals regarding flood control and disaster relief, though immature, offered fresh perspectives.
Jun Hui typically assigned Zhao Huaian to refine these suggestions further and implent them.
However, the one who ultimately perfected these ideas wasn’t Zhao Huaian—it was Su Li herself.
Su Li had long realized that while Yu Banxia’s ideas were good, following them blindly would lead to dire consequences.
Her thoughts were shallow, as if she didn’t fully understand Tianqi.
Even until her death in the previous life, Yu Banxia hadn’t married Jun Hui because the concept of 'one partner for life' was sothing he couldn’t fulfill.
In her past life, Su Li secretly mocked Yu Banxia for her naivety but also admired her courage to voice what every woman desired yet dared not say aloud.
Yu Banxia, in my past life, I was the one who refined your ideas, yet you received all the praise.
This ti around, borrowing a few of your ideas evens the score.
Upon returning ho, Su Li retreated to her room.
Recalling the hot pot restaurants from her past life, Su Li began sketching and jotting down notes on paper.
She would utilize everything at her disposal to rapidly accumulate wealth and reputation.
After all, in the future, she would be facing opponents like Jun Hui and Consort Yun.
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