Chapter 60 of 100

Chapter 60

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Watching Wang Yingfu's figure disappear again, Lu Buqi fell into deep thought.

In fact, the problem Wang Yingfu mentioned was something Lu Buqi had also considered. What does it mean to be a useful person? It simply means someone who has value and can be utilized by the main family, whether they are commoners or slaves. This is the truth.

A useful person will be respected. In his previous life, Lu Buqi rarely read books due to lack of time, but he still read some Chinese history. He knew the story of Jiang Taigong fishing and the story of Liu Bei visiting Zhuge Liang three times.

Lu Buqi knew he was neither Jiang Ziya nor Zhuge Liang; he hadn't reached the point where masters would vie for his attention. However, anyone must recognize their position and know what they can do to truly survive in a world with clear social hierarchies.

Originally, Lu Buqi was just a slave, without even a name. He wanted a name of his own, freedom, and a better life. All of these could only be achieved through constant effort.

Now, the Wu Ding selection was an opportunity. As Wang Yingfu said, with his combat strength comparable to a Seventh Rank Bone Resonance Warrior, he would surely shine in this Wu Ding selection. At that time, although he wouldn't be Jiang Ziya or Zhuge Liang, in the eyes of many, he would become the future Jiang Ziya and Zhuge Liang.

He could choose not to make a decision now, but if he still didn't make a choice at that time, he would be crushed in the mutual struggles of the major factions, with no place to bury his body.

"Second Young Master Wang Chen, huh?" Lu Buqi lightly pinched his nose and smiled. "No wonder the Chief Steward always looks down on the people of the main house. It turns out he is from the third house? A secondary son, not even the eldest? Wang Yingfu isn't an impulsive person, so it seems this Second Young Master has some skills... Let's see!"

Perhaps some people would say that while the conflict between Wang Shuangqiao and her mother and Wang Duocai and others hadn't been resolved, Lu Buqi was already thinking about his future, which seemed a bit heartless.

In fact, Lu Buqi had already thought of a way to handle it...

"Ah... Help...!" Wang Shuangqiao's scream interrupted Lu Buqi's thoughts. He darted into the inner room and saw Wang Shuangqiao standing there, at a loss.

Their eyes met, and Wang Shuangqiao's body suddenly relaxed. Tears streamed down her face like broken pearls. "Buqi... you..."

Walking over slowly, Lu Buqi reached out to wipe away her tears, and the corners of his mouth curled up. "It's okay. Your mother is resting in the next room. Her injuries aren't too serious; she just needs some time to recover."

"Was I...?" Wang Shuangqiao's face was still pale. Although her clothes were intact, the pain in her body made her unsure if she had been violated.

"Don't think too much!" Lu Buqi shook his head. "The neighbors delayed them, and we just happened to return... Rest for a while, and when you feel better, you can go thank them."

Wang Shuangqiao nodded repeatedly, feeling more at ease, but she got out of bed. "I'll go see my mother; she was hit badly..."

"Alright!" Knowing that Wang Shuangqiao was a filial and obedient girl, Lu Buqi accompanied her to the next bedroom to see the widow Baozi.

The widow Baozi's beautiful face had been beaten into a pig's head by Wang Duocai. Seeing this, Wang Shuangqiao, who had just stopped crying, couldn't help but shed more tears.

Gently stroking the widow Baozi's swollen face, Wang Shuangqiao's face showed a bitter smile. "Mother was so brave, wielding the kitchen knife like a circus performer..."

"As a mother, she has the noble instinct to protect her children!" Lu Buqi said, feeling deeply. "In such moments, they often burst with more strength than usual. I've heard of a woman who, to protect her son, despite weighing only eighty pounds, managed to drag and throw an eight-hundred-pound ox."

"Wow... Really?" Wang Shuangqiao, still a girl, couldn't help but be curious about such a miraculous story.

"Of course, it's true. Just like your mother, who managed to cut off a warrior's ear, right?" The example Lu Buqi gave was one his master had told him in his previous life. At that time, he didn't care much, but in this life, he was willing to believe such things.

It seemed their words had stirred the widow Baozi, who suddenly woke up. "You scoundrels... I... Oh, my poor Shuangqiao, are you okay?"

Her voice was muffled, but Wang Shuangqiao could hear clearly. "Mother, I'm fine. Buqi and the Chief Steward saved us. Don't worry."

"That's good... That's good..." The widow Baozi let out a long sigh of relief. Then, thinking of something, she exclaimed, "Buqi, what about those scoundrels? Are they caught? I want to chop them into meat sauce and make meat buns to feed the dogs..."

For the widow Baozi's trump card, Lu Buqi had seen it many times over the past two years and had developed some immunity. "Aunt Baozi, they are people sent by the Sixth Young Master of the main house. The Chief Steward can't just deal with them..."

"What? Is there no law in this world?" The widow Baozi stood up, her injuries causing her to wince.

Wang Shuangqiao also looked at Lu Buqi with委屈 (grievance). Anyone who had suffered such a great injustice would hope the perpetrators would be brought to justice.

"I'll go find the Chief Steward... Does he not fear losing the hearts of the people of Guokantown?" The widow Baozi was about to go find Wang Yingfu. With her fiery and outspoken nature, Wang Yingfu might be so embarrassed that he would bury his head in the ground like an ostrich.

Lu Buqi stopped the widow Baozi and said, "The Chief Steward has his own difficulties... But Aunt Baozi, rest assured, good and evil will eventually be repaid. Those who bullied Shuangqiao will get what they deserve!"

"Repay? I don't believe in that. I want to see those scoundrels brought to justice with my own eyes. If I speak alone, the Chief Steward won't listen. I'll rally the whole town... The Sixth Young Master also has a face, right?" The widow Baozi insisted. "Buqi, if you're a man, don't stop me!"

Sweating profusely, Lu Buqi smiled bitterly and glanced at Wang Shuangqiao, who walked up and held the widow Baozi back. "Mother, listen to Buqi. Rest and heal your face first. Don't cause a commotion. Master will handle this."

"Aunt Baozi, rest assured. I promise you, those scoundrels will receive the punishment they deserve!" Lu Buqi's eyes didn't show any killing intent, but Wang Shuangqiao was startled, her eyes filled with a questioning look.

The widow Baozi wasn't stupid. Calming down a bit, she understood and sat back on the bed, still angry. "Buqi, remember, no matter what, if you're a man, you must avenge us for Shuangqiao. She likes you so much!"

"Mother... What are you saying?" Wang Shuangqiao blushed and scolded her.

"I didn't say anything wrong. Why are you blushing, you silly girl?" The widow Baozi looked at Lu Buqi seriously. "Buqi, if it weren't for waiting for you, Shuangqiao wouldn't stand at the North Gate every day... She wouldn't have been harassed by those ruffians."

Lu Buqi couldn't help but nod. "I will do what I say. These days, Aunt Baozi, rest well. Here is some ointment made by a village doctor, which is very effective for reducing swelling and pain. Use it."

"Alright, I'll watch your performance!" The widow Baozi took the ointment, her eyes softening as she looked at Lu Buqi, like a mother-in-law looking at her future son-in-law, finding him more and more appealing.

Lu Buqi's lips tightened. "I'll go back to the shop now..."

Seeing this, the widow Baozi pushed the blushing Wang Shuangqiao. "Silly girl, go see him off!"

Leaving the Baozi shop, the sun was already high in the sky. Following behind Lu Buqi, Wang Shuangqiao suddenly spoke. "Buqi, why don't you stay and eat something? It's noon..."

"No, the shop provides food, and Old Wang is probably waiting for me to return." Lu Buqi replied softly.

"Oh... That... " Wang Shuangqiao suddenly mustered the courage to look at Lu Buqi. "Are you going to deal with those bad people like you did that day?"

Lu Buqi was slightly surprised, then realized which day Wang Shuangqiao was referring to. He didn't confirm or deny it, just lightly pinched his nose and left.

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