Chapter 38: The Scumbag Who Eats Soft Rice and Takes It Hard 3

The streets were bustling with activity, and there were many people coming and going. Based on her memory, Ren Xin casually reviewed the assets under her name. She was actually quite wealthy.

Under her name, she had dozens of stores, several hundred acres of land, and estates. While this may not be much in the prosperous Jiangnan region, it still counted as a decent amount of wealth.

It’s not too much to compare with the richest, but certainly better than the poorest.

What was most remarkable was that her parents, fearing she might be deceived, had set up a separate account for her early on. Their protective love for her didn’t prevent the original owner from making foolish decisions on her own.

“Chuntao, let’s go back. I’m a little tired.”

Chuntao said with guilt, “It’s all my fault, Miss. I forgot to bring the money, which caused you to lose face. Don’t worry, I’ll remember this lesson and be more careful in the future.”

Ren Xin: “………” She had just tried to save face for herself, only for her own servant to ruin it.

After returning home, Ren Xin instructed Chuntao to tell the butler that all the store managers and estate overseers should come to her tomorrow to settle accounts and report on their business operations.

The butler was puzzled; hadn’t they just reconciled the accounts at the beginning of the month? But he obediently followed Ren Xin’s orders.

As for Feng Yutao, he was in a bad mood. He had previously used the finest rice paper and ink, not caring to conserve them since the Ren family was wealthy and provided him with an unlimited supply.

Now, when he asked the butler to prepare the paper and ink again, the butler told him, “Miss instructed that because you requested a vow to not accept ‘beggar’s food,’ we must pay attention not to put you in a difficult position…”

Feng Yutao nearly went mad. He wanted to shout in anger, but what could he say? He had previously acted high and mighty to build a refined and aloof image, refusing everything Ren Xin offered. Even when he did accept something, he did so with the air of someone granting a favor.

But Ren Xin had always tried to please him before. She had loved him deeply, and now things had changed. What was going on?

Was there a problem somewhere?

He got up to visit Ren Xin in the main courtyard, hoping to ask some indirect questions. However, he didn’t even make it out of the courtyard.

“You have no right to stop me from leaving!” Feng Yutao shouted.

The butler replied sternly, “According to Miss’s orders, apart from the three daily meals, there will be a man named A Da overseeing your progress during the rest of the day. Miss said this is for your own good. Once you have your official title, our family will have prospects. As for your family in the countryside, Miss has already sent someone to comfort them, so you can focus on your exams without worrying about other matters.”

After speaking, a muscular man dressed in rough clothes stood to the side, staring at Feng Yutao.

“Please follow me, Master,” A Da said in a deep voice.

Feng Yutao: “………” All his escape routes were blocked.

Ren Xin was busy. She had noticed that some of the managers weren’t being honest with her, possibly taking advantage of her being a lone girl with little knowledge, intending to deceive her.

“Uncle Wang, how long have you been with my father?” Ren Xin asked.

Uncle Wang replied with some pride, “I’ve been with the master for ten full years.”

Ren Xin nodded and continued looking at the account book. “It seems like you’ve been with him so long that you’ve forgotten your position. Don’t forget, you’re still a servant.”

Uncle Wang was startled and angered. “I don’t understand what you mean, Miss. Please enlighten me.”

Ren Xin said directly, “I’m giving you three days to make up the missing money in these accounts. I’m not my father, and I don’t owe you any favors. Just because I call you ‘Uncle Wang’ doesn’t mean you can act like you’re in charge.”

Uncle Wang tremblingly took the account book, but still stubbornly said, “Miss can question my management abilities, but she should never doubt my loyalty. I’ve followed the master through thick and thin, and I should not be insulted like this now that the master is gone.”

“Oh? Is that how you feel?”

Ren Xin slowly looked at the righteous Uncle Wang and continued, “In the years Yongli 8th February, May, December, and in the 9th year March, April, July… Do I need to continue listing more dates? Should I be specific about which day?”

Uncle Wang was so frightened that he collapsed to the floor, begging for mercy. “Please, Miss, I was momentarily deceived. I will repay the missing money, please have mercy!”