C79 (1/2)

Originally, he thought that Li Yi was just angry over yesterday's incident and that he would understand the situation in a day, but the next day was the same. He was drunk and ignored everything else.

No one dared to say anything. Su Zhi was busy with things at home and in the store and could not spare any time. It was only on the fourth day that she finally found the opportunity to talk to Li Yi.

At that time, Elementary Scholar Li had just returned from wandering the streets. It was dark outside, and he had barely managed to reach the door after staggering for a while.

After opening the door and entering, he saw that the shop was still lit up. He didn't think too much and went straight to the inner room.

”Big Brother Li!”

Su Zhi came down from upstairs and called out to him.

Li Yi drank until his head was spinning. Seeing that everyone had a shadow, he shouted that his head was in pain and wanted to go rest.

”Did something bad happen to Brother Li in the past few days?” Not only is he wasting his education, he's also drinking too much alcohol and injuring himself. ”

Su Zhi went downstairs and prepared the soup for him to drink.

Elementary Scholar Li waved his hand and smiled, ”Anyway, I can't get my title, so why waste your time.”

”You haven't even reached the Weak Crown this year, and you still have a long way to go in the future. How can you say such depressing things?”

He smiled bitterly, leaned his head back on the wooden chair, and said sorrowfully, ”I have never been a prodigy, but I always thought that as long as I worked hard, I would be able to get rid of the title of son of Shang. But then I realized that I was wrong. Not only was I not qualified, I couldn't even do my job well. Didn't you hear what others said? I relied on you to barely fill my stomach. ”

Su Zhi felt helpless. That was probably the meaning behind those malicious words.

He had purposefully said these words to anger, but Elementary Scholar Li had taken them for real and had been downcast for so long. To put it bluntly, his mind was still immature.

”Big Brother Li, I hope you can understand one thing. The reason why you can live well is all because of you, it has nothing to do with others. When I submitted the contract with you, I made it clear that you and I are not master and servant, nor are we of the same rank, so we are cooperating. Admittedly, you did very well when you were doing your job. Not only can you finish the things in the shop, you can also work hard and study hard. To be honest, there's a lot of people who can't compare to that, including myself. Now that there's someone who's specially trying to sow discord between us, I originally thought that you were someone who understood everything and wouldn't take it to heart.

Li Yi sighed as he closed his eyes in pain.

Su Zhi could not help but shake her head. In the end, she was still too young.

”What Little Su said is right, I shouldn't have believed those words. However, it was indeed under your guidance that Flower Mansion Lou returned to its former flourishing state.”

”Then can I, by myself, endure through so many things? Brother Li is a smart person, and good at reading, he should understand the principle of concealing one's strength and keeping it hidden. ”You will only end up in the wrong of those people if you continue to be muddleheaded like this. If you want to defeat your enemy, you have to work hard and take out your results to prove it.”

Elementary Scholar Li lowered his head, full of regret and regret. How could he not feel sorry for his wasted days? He just felt powerless and did not know what to do.

If he couldn't take the title exam and couldn't do well in the business, it was all thanks to Su Zhi. Even if he helped, he would still be pointed at and cursed at.

Right, there was still a long road ahead of him. He could continue to work hard, and doing business was not his strong point, so what if he almost died?

”I just take Brother Li for being tired these few days and go out to relax. I hope tomorrow I can see that energetic, hardworking Brother Li.”

Li Yi nodded seriously. Although he didn't promise anything, Su Zhi saw that his eyes had regained the resolution from before. She didn't waste her time waiting for him to come back.

”It's getting late. I need to go back as soon as possible. After Brother Li wakes up, he can go back and rest.”

If he didn't leave later, the coachman would have to turn around and head back.

After Su Zhi left, Li Yi regretted it for a long time. He used cold water to wash his face and decided to pick up the book once again to prepare for the exam.

When he turned on the lights, he was surprised to find that Su Zhi had hurriedly persuaded him to leave her key on the table.

He quickly took the key and chased after her after closing the door.

The carriage swayed all the way back to Spring Leaf Lane, passing by a muddy and difficult road. The wheels of the carriage were accidentally stuck in the mud. No matter how hard the coachman tried, he was unable to lift the wheels that had sunk in.

Su Zhi saw the situation and got out of the car. ”Tian'er is also late. Uncle, please wait for me for so long. You should think of a way to go back. I'll be taking a walk in front.”

The wagon driver was grateful that she could understand, and said his thanks. He didn't wait for Su Zhi to walk far before pulling out the wheel and returning.

Tonight, the moon was unknown, and dark clouds covered the sky. When one looked up, they would not be able to see anything.

She didn't bring any lanterns before she left, and since there were no houses on either side of the road, Su Zhi cautiously walked on the muddy road in the dark.

When she was still some distance away from the alley, she could faintly hear the panting of the woman and the laughter and scolding of the man.