Chapter 4, The Young Master is a Bad Person (1)

Su Li was well aware that although Xue Qianlan was joking as usual today, the subtle fluctuations in her expression hinted that she seemed to have something to ask Su Li. Thus, he shifted the topic and said:

At the moment the old woman stepped through the door, Su Li had already transformed into a figure of righteous authority, sitting upright at the bedside, with an expression that radiated unwavering integrity and righteousness

Cough cough... I have once again embarrassed Grandma Xue... Please forgive me. Su Li, facing Grandma Qianshen who taught him the pinnacle of gambling skills, still felt a sense of respect deep within his heart

Look at Su Li's calm demeanor; Xue Qianlan, such a remarkable person, has already guessed half of it and said with a smile: "How could 'climbing a mountain of knives and descending into a sea of fire' possibly trouble you?"

Su Li, are you bullying my little You again?

Indeed, it is an old hand who even teases his own granddaughter, truly beyond reason and impossible to guard against. No wonder she is the legendary Grandma from the Yellow River. Su Li admired her in his heart but did not dare to foolishly reply, "Everything is up to Grandma Xue."

Adjacent to Yangzhou, the Gu Yi Tower is built by the water. Originally a pagoda, it was transformed into a tower during the Da Qi Dynasty for reasons unknown. It is said that if one can ascend to the top of this tower, they can enjoy the refreshing breeze and overlook the entire geological landscape of Yangzhou, making it a truly exhilarating experience.

Little did she know that Su Li held her hand extremely tightly, making it impossible for her to pull away. The young girl shyly called out a few times, "Young Master, please don’t," but Su Li did not respond. In that moment, she was at a loss; letting go was not an option, yet holding on was equally difficult, causing her small face to turn completely crimson.

"Miss Xue, from where does this accusation of shamelessness arise?" Su Li looked utterly bewildered, as if he had completely cast aside the events that had just transpired.

The Great Qi Dynasty has been established for over 300 years, governing a total of 49 provinces.

Xue Qianlan nodded and smiled, saying: "Very good, very good, Xiao Su Li, do you know why I ask you to inquire about the vegetable prices day after day?"

"Yes, reporting to you, Grandma Xue, the vegetable prices in Shili Alley today are as follows: the average price for green vegetables is 2 qian, Wang Laowu sells at 2 qian, while the neighbor Zhang San sells at 1.8 qian, and Li Si from Hedong sells at 2.2 qian... The average price for tofu is 1.5 qian... Cucumbers are 3.5 qian, and the prices for asparagus..." Su Li, without taking a breath, reported all the vegetable prices in Shili Alley as if she were the vendor selling them today.

Xue Xiaoyou's small face flushed red, feeling an indescribable embarrassment in her heart. She glanced at Su Li, who had a righteous expression, and interrupted him, saying: "You... you... shameless!"

Usually, when joking around with Xue Qianlan on mhetushu.com, it feels strange to suddenly see her in such a serious and solemn demeanor

After a moment of silence, Xue Qianlan suddenly said solemnly: "Su Li, you have been living with me for about a month now. To speak honestly, how has your grandmother treated you?"

She smiled and said, "Let me ask you first, do you still remember the scene when you first came to our home?"

Xue Qianlan was taken aback upon hearing the term "inflation". However, since Su Li arrived, he had been spouting strange remarks continuously, so she decided to ignore it and smiled, saying: "Little Su Li, spare me the theatrics in front of me; hearing too much of it is quite tiresome. I have you inquire about the vegetable prices day after day, but it is for your own good. In time, you will understand."

"Master, where are you?" Su Li pretended to be unconscious with his eyes closed, calling out a few times. Taking advantage of the moment when the young girl turned her head, he stole a glance at the situation in the room, quickly grasping the delicate little hand of the girl in the green dress. The girl let out an "ah," but upon hearing Su Li still calling for his master, she thought he had not yet awakened and was about to pull her hand away.

At that moment, a heavy sound of footsteps came from outside the door; it was Grandma arriving. The girl in the green dress felt a sudden rush of anxiety. Before she could think much, she heard an elderly yet powerful voice coming from the entrance.

Xue Qianlan, known by the name of Grandmother Qianshen, how could her demeanor and character resemble that of an old woman? Upon witnessing the recent altercation, she appeared unfazed, chuckling and saying: "Xiao Su Li, how could I be unaware of your heartfelt filial piety towards Grandmother? Now that my daughter has just come of age, I hope Master Su will take the opportunity to pick some flowers." A pair of cunning eyes faintly revealed memories of the past.

She raised her delicate eyebrows and caught a glimpse of her grandmother seemingly wanting to ask Su Li something. Understanding the situation, she dropped a bag of edible medicinal herbs, secretly glanced at Su Li, let out a soft snort, and quickly retreated.

"Young Master has awakened, Grandmother, come quickly, Young Master has awakened!" A girl in a green dress with a round face like a goose egg and tender skin appeared in Su Li's sight, her expression filled with excitement

However, no one dares to approach the vicinity of Guyi Tower for three miles, a fact that even the local common folk are aware of; this place belongs to the realm of assassins

A slender face, rosy complexion, an elderly woman with her hair in a bun, encircled by a head full of silver hair, exudes a dignified and composed demeanor as she gracefully walks into the room, as if one can faintly glimpse the elegance and charm of her youth.

Su Li faced the old woman, clasped his fists, and smiled: "Grandma Qianshen, your insight is remarkable; how could I possibly bully anyone? Since childhood, Su Li has been raised with strict family discipline, and his conduct is upright and principled, as known by all in the neighborhood. How could he be the kind of person who casually touches a woman's hand?"

He paused for a moment and then said: "By the way, Miss Xue, could you please let go? Since just now, you have been holding onto me quite painfully... Although you are my savior, as the saying goes, men and women should not engage in close physical contact..."

Upon hearing this, Su Li's expression became serious, and he respectfully clasped his hands together, saying: "In order to understand the livelihoods of the people today and to predict future inflation, Granny Xue, you have worked hard. Su Li has always felt an immense sense of pride and honor in being part of your grand plan."

Then hurry up and report it

Su Li replied with a faint smile, "Yes." However, in her heart, she thought, what is there to keep in suspense? Isn't it just to enhance memory, cultivate classification skills, and improve communication abilities with the broad masses at the grassroots level? Furthermore, it is to establish the image of this gambling deity as someone who cares for the people's sentiments, thereby increasing public exposure, which is beneficial for promoting the essence of this discipline.

Although Su Li did not speak, the meaning implied in his expression was clear enough for Xue Qianlan, this old fox, to understand

Xue Xiaoyou saw that he stubbornly refused to admit it, as if the shameless person was herself. In a moment, her face flushed with embarrassment, and she turned her head away, cursing Su Li, that wicked person, in her heart more than a hundred times.

It is rumored that during the early years of the Great Qi's Jianhe period, the civil and military officials of the court, as well as the regional governors, had conspired to send troops to level this tower. However, each time the plan was proposed, the officials involved mysteriously met with assassination, resulting in repeated failures of the military campaign. Over time, the Ancient Intent Tower became an extremely taboo term among the officials in the court and the public, evoking fear and leading to decades of silence on the matter.

"Bad person, you have been awake all along..." The girl in the green dress blushed slightly, her face tinged with anger as she playfully scolded.

Speaking of Grandma Xue, I have obtained the information that Grandma Xue wanted me to "gather" today while out on the street

Although Su Li was puzzled, she still showed a grateful expression. "Grandmother saved me from the bamboo raft when I was unconscious, provided me with food and shelter, and taught me the highest gambling skills. Even a biological grandmother would not do less than this. Whatever grandmother wants me to do, I, Su Li, would go through fire and water for her, without hesitation!" After understanding the principle of 'going through fire and water,' it was naturally not difficult to achieve, and Su Li secretly laughed in her heart.

Master, Master, where are you... cough cough... Su Li finally managed to awaken from his fainting spell, with a lingering pain in his right eye. He vaguely remembered fainting on a bamboo raft, and as he slightly opened his eyes, he found himself, in a daze, already lying on a soft large bed.