Unlimited Resources: Raising a Minister with a Space Supermarket-Chapter 504 - 449: Weirdo

Zhang Yinhua ate until her belly was round, yet she still eyed the pastries on the table with longing, as if she wouldn’t have another chance to eat.

It was not until Sun Manhong scolded her that Zhang Yinhua reluctantly admitted she was full.

Yu Xiaolian asked Cao Gen to go out and prepare the carriage, while she walked towards Wei Dachun and Old Hu, who had been waiting outside the door.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Lord Wei. I have affairs at home, so I must take my leave!"

"Madam... When you return, could you speak kindly of me to Lord County Magistrate?" Wei Dachun was afraid that although Yu Xiaolian acted amicably here, she might report him upon returning.

In truth, Wei Dachun’s concern was not ill-founded, as Yu Xiaolian indeed planned to do so. However, she intended not only to propose changes to the posthouse in Deyang Town but suggested Su Jingchen enhance training for all posthouse officers in Yangcheng, as the posthouses directly reflected on the government’s image.

Yu Xiaolian nodded gracefully and quickly boarded the carriage.

In the carriage, the Sun Family mother and daughters squeezed together on one side, leaving Yu Xiaolian seated alone opposite.

"If it’s too crowded there, one of you can come over and sit here!"

Seeing Yu Xiaolian say this, Zhang Yinhua immediately wanted to sit next to her.

"You’re dirty and smelly; don’t crowd Aunt!" Zhang Jinhua pulled her sister back.

Yu Xiaolian glanced at Zhang Jinhua and thought she was cautious, perhaps overly so.

"It’s fine!" Yu Xiaolian said softly.

She could adapt to any environment; when their family went to Yu State, they were travel-worn, often going without bathing for extended periods. There was a time when their tent flooded, and they spent a night in a mud pit.

She was highly adaptable.

People are anxious without hope, but with hope, anyone can endure temporary discomfort.

Hearing Yu Xiaolian’s words, Zhang Yinhua moved over to sit beside her, then winked at her sister Zhang Jinhua, saying, "Big sister, Aunt seems easy to get along with; don’t be so suspicious!"

Zhang Yinhua couldn’t comprehend her sister’s mindset. Though they looked alike, their personalities were worlds apart.

In Zhang Yinhua’s eyes, her sister Zhang Jinhua was peculiar in every way — the way she spoke, acted, everything.

She couldn’t understand her sister’s actions at all.

Of course, she didn’t dislike her sister; during times of extreme food shortage, her sister was generous enough to share her portion with her younger sibling.

Fearing Yu Xiaolian might be angered by their conversation, Zhang Jinhua hastily explained, "Aunt, I just worry about Yinhua’s smell bothering you, nothing more."

Despite Zhang Jinhua’s unattractive appearance, she had a pleasant voice, one that was very pleasing.

Yu Xiaolian smiled gently, "You are all my family and my juniors. I cherish you; why would I be bothered?"

Zhang Jinhua, seeing Yu Xiaolian seemed unperturbed, breathed a sigh of relief and said no more.

"Madam, we’re nearing Yangcheng. Should we return home or visit the Red Sausage Factory?" Cao Gen called out.

"Let’s go to the factory!" It wasn’t that Yu Xiaolian didn’t want to take Sun Manhong’s mother and daughters home, but she had never considered the county government residence as her home.

For some reason, she felt particularly lacking in belonging there and sensed her stay there wouldn’t be long.

By the time Cao Gen drove the carriage to the Red Sausage Factory, it was already noon.

As soon as the carriage stopped, Liu Shuangli rushed over frantically.

"Madam, the master is looking for you. It seems there’s some urgent matter; don’t disembark, but return home quickly!

Oh, Madam, what happened to your head?" Liu Shuangli immediately noticed the wound on Yu Xiaolian’s head.

The wound on Yu Xiaolian’s forehead had become more alarming overnight.

Perhaps due to Yu Xiaolian’s pampered lifestyle and fair skin, the bruising around the wound appeared even more striking.

"I’m fine; there was a minor accident on the road. Do you know why the master urgently seeks me?"

Yu Xiaolian was about to get off the carriage but withdrew her leg upon hearing Liu Shuangli’s words.

"It seems it’s related to the cement factory."

"Is there an issue at the cement factory?" Yu Xiaolian frowned.

"I’m not sure; the master didn’t say, only mentioned for you to return home immediately upon arrival." Liu Shuangli had heard some rumors but was unsure, so he dared not relay uncertain messages.

Yu Xiaolian looked at Sun Manhong, "Sister Manhong, I have to return to the county government first. Please let Steward Liu help you settle in."

"If your husband is looking for you, then hurry back; don’t keep him waiting. Don’t worry about us — Liu Steward is here!" Sun Manhong waved her hand to signal Yu Xiaolian to hurry, not to waste time.

Yu Xiaolian turned to Liu Shuangli, "Steward Liu, these three are my long-lost relatives; please arrange for them a separate room to stay in. Ensure they have clothes and food; whatever is lacking, make provisions. For any expenses incurred, come see me for reimbursement."

"Rest assured, Madam, I will certainly take good care of your three relatives." Liu Shuangli replied respectfully.

"Let’s go, back to the county government!"

Yu Xiaolian dropped the carriage curtain, and Cao Gen immediately drove the carriage towards the county government.

The Red Sausage Factory was on the outskirts of Li Yang City, close to Yangcheng, so Yu Xiaolian quickly arrived at the county government. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Yu Xiaolian entered through the rear gate of the county government and at once saw Zhao Ping sitting absentmindedly by the well edge.

Yu Xiaolian exclaimed, "Zhao Ping, why are you sitting there?"

What a bad place to sit — on the well-edge! If he accidentally fell in, it would be a disaster.

"Madam, they don’t allow me to do anything here. I’m not allowed to make fires; I’m not allowed to chop wood. When I offered to fetch water, they refused again and even snatched the bucket away!" Zhao Ping felt that since Yu Xiaolian had taken him in, he shouldn’t just freeload there. He had to contribute somehow.

If he wasn’t allowed to do anything, was he not just a freeloader?

"Madam, if I can’t do anything here, perhaps you should send me to my sister instead." Compared to enjoying a comfortable life with the Su Family, it was better to be a servant at the Zheng Mansion.

Working to support himself was more honorable!

Moreover, the master of Zheng Mansion was very kind-hearted, and his sister had stayed at Zheng Mansion for years; there he could rely on each other with his sister.

Indeed, even though he hadn’t been at the county government for long, Zhao Ping had a change of heart.

After his mother died, he hated his sister, always blaming his mother’s death on her worries for his sister. But within just two months, his intense hatred had mysteriously disappeared, replaced by an unsettling longing, a nagging concern for her.