I was a stepmother in ancient times, and I led my whole family to wealth.

Chapter 220 The Yu Family Couple

[Let's see it first, and even then, we need their consent. We shouldn't force them to do things against their will.]

Hmm, it seems the old man selling food is kind; he even gave them noodle soup.

Dongfang Jin asked in surprise, "An old man?"

Yes, they were an elderly couple; their hair was all white.

When the four arrived at that alley, they found that it was very narrow, but it was the kind of alley that led to a crossroads.

At the corner of the intersection, you'll find a small shop open to the public. It's a quiet place, like a private backyard that's been opened to the public.

Further in, there were a few scattered shops operating in the same manner, but they looked like they were selling paper money.

It's somewhat unlucky.

As you approach, there aren't many people eating there, but the restaurant is very clean. There are indeed two elderly people with white hair living there.

The old man looked energetic and healthy, tending the fire while keeping an eye on the wontons cooking in the pot.

Then she got up, deftly scooped a bowlful and placed it on a tray, which also had two small dishes of side dishes on it.

She then skillfully served the food to the guests, smiling and saying, "Please enjoy your meal."

Every action and movement demonstrates the miracle of life and an indomitable spirit.

A kind old lady sat beside the stove with a smile on her face, a smile as warm as a spring breeze.

She deftly wrapped wontons in her hands, each one resembling a gold ingot, and every strand of her full head of white hair seemed to tell a story.

The warm aura emanating from him infected those around him.

A few little beggars were squatting not far from her, gathered around the other side of the stove.

They were dressed in thin, tattered clothes, and two beggar children were wearing open-toed shoes, taking turns drinking soup from a large bowl containing boiled wontons.

Gu Jingye pursed his lips, staring intently at them, lost in thought.

Shen Qihui stood on tiptoe to look into the pot of wontons, swallowing his saliva every now and then.

Just as Dongfang Jin was speaking, several men walked over from the other side of the alley. They looked fierce and menacing, and their intentions were clearly not good!

A woman with a pointed mouth and monkey-like face walked up from behind angrily: "I say, Granny Yu, when are you going to pay the rent? You've been owing us for half a month already."

"The New Year is just around the corner, when are you going to pay us? If you don't pay soon, we're going to take this shop back."

The old man, noticing their displeasure, said, "Don't worry, we'll move out on the appointed day, and we'll pay you the rent before we leave."

"Old man Yu, you're moving away? Do you have anywhere else to go?" The woman finished speaking, glaring with her triangular eyes, and burst into laughter with her hands on her hips.

"Don't you know that your gambling son gambled away all of the Yu family's assets before he died?"

Even his wife was used by your son to pay off debts, right? Haha…”

Old Man Yu glared angrily at the group: "Don't mention that unfilial son to me. He is not my son. He severed his father-son relationship with me ten years ago."

The middle-aged man shook his sleeve: "Uncle, please don't blame me for being heartless. My family also needs to make a living, you know."

Why don't you just pay the rent as we suggested, as your niece-in-law said? We haven't raised it by much.

You two should continue doing business here. After all, you've been doing this for most of your lives and you've become quite well-known, haven't you?"

"Yu Tao, put away your little schemes. I'm too old to work anymore, and I really can't afford to pay the rent your wife raised."

Ms. Hu put her hands on her hips and shouted fiercely, "Whether you can move or not is none of my business. If you want to move, move now. What are you going to do in a few days?"

I still owe rent, so I might as well pay it off and move out now.

Shen Qijun looked at Dongfang Jin and asked in a low voice, "Auntie, shall we eat more?"

"What are you eating for? Can't you see these people are up to no good? Wait a minute, let's see what's going on."

"Does your aunt want to help them?"

"Xiaojun, our house in the county has just become vacant. What do you think about having them look after the house for us?"

We can enjoy these delicious wontons anytime we want.

"Okay, Auntie, will they agree?"

Seeing that the man behind the shrew was about to kick over the table, Dongfang Jin said, "Wait." Then she stepped forward and asked, "Excuse me, is this Old Master Yu's house?"

As soon as she spoke, the group of people all looked over as if they had pressed the pause button.

One of the men leered at Dongfang Jin: "You're quite pretty, young lady. Why don't you come and have some fun with me?"

Dongfang Jin said coldly, "Xiao Jun, slap yourself."

Seeing Shen Qijun's quick movements, Yu Tao also strode up to his brother-in-law and said, "Stop!"

His words and Shen Qijun's foot fell at the same time.

"Hey hey!"

The man immediately hunched over and squatted down.

Dongfang Jin: "..."

I told you not to slap me in the face, but you still kicked my leg.

That kid is ruthless.

She liked it and went back to reward him.

Looking at Shen Qijun's fierce movements, Yu Tao could tell he was a trained fighter, not someone from an ordinary family.

Looking at the two children beside the woman, they both exuded an air of nobility. Squinting their eyes, could they be relatives of her uncle's family?

But I've never heard of him having any wealthy relatives.

When Hu saw her brother being beaten, she rushed over to hit Shen Qijun, but Yu Tao grabbed her with one hand and covered her mouth with the other, whispering something in her ear.

Madam Hu quieted down, but her eyes kept darting around as she looked at Dongfang Jin.

Shen Qijun's kick also put the other men on guard. They all clamped their legs together and stared at him intently, afraid that he would kick them as well.

"Dare to disrespect your aunt again, or you'll die!" Shen Qijun looked at the group with a cold gaze, drawing out the word "die," which made them tremble.

Yu Tao then said with a smile, "Since you are my uncle's friend, let's come another day."

Old Yu raised his hand: "No need. Since you're here, we'll pay back the rent we owe you."

As he spoke, he took out a worn-out purse from his sleeve pocket and poured out a few pieces of silver.

"Twelve taels, not a penny less. I just changed it this morning."

Yu Tao's wife stepped forward, snatched the silver from his hand, and even took a bite of a piece: "Perfect, looks like your business is doing well."

Since you want to leave, then go ahead.

However, let's be clear from the start: when your son mortgaged this house to us, everything in this shop was included.

Grandma Yu came over and said, "Don't worry, my husband and I won't take a single bowl or chopstick from here."

"That's good. In that case, let's go. They haven't paid for their meal yet, have they?"

Old Yu stared at the group eating wontons, bewildered, unable to muster any anger.

Luckily, the couple buys fresh ingredients every day, otherwise...

Old Man Yu told his wife to pack her things, then went to Dongfang Jin to bow, but Dongfang Jin dodged the bow.

"Grandpa, no, you're shortening my lifespan!"

"Although I don't know you, I still want to thank you for standing up for us."

However, because of this, you've probably offended them as well; they're from the Hengtong Gambling House in the east of the city.

He usually abuses his power and acts tyrannically, committing all sorts of evil deeds, relying on the Zhang family in the east of the city.

I don't recognize you, you'd better leave quickly. Otherwise..."

Upon hearing the name of the Zhang family in Dongcheng, Dongfang Jin asked, "Is it the Zhang family of Zhang Fusheng in the east of the city?"

"you know?"

"Old man, when we arrived, we heard that the Zhang family was surrounded by soldiers, and many people went to see what was happening."

We had originally planned to go see it, but as we walked into the alley, we smelled a delicious aroma and came over.

I planned to eat my fill before going to see the excitement.

“Impossible, it’s impossible for Master Zhang’s house to be surrounded by soldiers,” one of the men said.