Chapter 5: A Higher-Level Soft Rice Business

Outside, Zhang Jin's voice could still be heard.

Zhang Jin said, "We need to act quickly. The Zhu family has proposed a marriage to the Xuanwu Earl's residence. If we let Zhu Hongxue and Jin Mulan get married first, their status is too precious, and our wedding will not be as glorious."

"Jin Mulan from the Xuanwu Earl's residence?" Xu Qianqian's tone was somewhat complicated.

"Yes!" Zhang Jin replied, "She can be considered the princess of Xuanwu City."

His tone became even more complex.

Then Zhang Jin asked, "Do you often see her? Is she as beautiful, skilled in martial arts, and knowledgeable in military strategy as the rumors suggest?"

Xu Qianqian said, "The princess of Xuanwu City is very proud. She never attends our gatherings, and even the daughter of the governor's family can't invite her."

"People from a noble family that has lasted for hundreds of years are naturally proud," Zhang Jin said. "By the way, this matter is confidential. Don't tell anyone."

Xu Qianqian softly replied, "I understand the gravity of this matter."

...

After Zhang Jin and Xu Qianqian left, Shen Lang returned to the mirror, a mocking smile on his lips.

Shen Lang was not at all surprised by the current situation.

When reading the memories of this body, Shen Lang had long discovered that two months ago, Xu Qianqian had been giving him various hints, such as being fated but not meant to be together, and how her parents were very concerned about Shen Lang. However, the previous Shen Lang, with his low intelligence, couldn't understand these hints and remained completely indifferent, continuing to live happily in the Xu family.

All of Xu Qianqian's hints were ineffective, so a month ago, Shen Lang suddenly fell seriously ill. The reason was already prepared: the evil aura had transferred to him.

Of course, Shen Lang couldn't die immediately, so the Xu family found doctor after doctor for him. Naturally, they couldn't save him, and about an hour ago, this world's Shen Lang died.

But who would have thought that Earth's Shen Lang would actually transmigrate here, coming back to life.

Perhaps out of respect for this miraculous resurrection, or for other reasons, the Xu family did not kill him directly.

The noble young master Zhang Jin directly exposed the situation, making Xu Qianqian also reveal her pretense and directly drive Shen Lang out of the Xu family, severing their marital ties.

How hasty. After transmigrating to this world, his life as a赘婿 (zhuìxù, a man who marries into his wife's family) only lasted about an hour.

He couldn't continue eating the Xu family's soft rice, so he needed to find another meal.

Of course, as a doctor with X-ray vision, it was easy for him to support himself and his family by opening a clinic.

But in his previous life, he was exhausted from treating patients every day. This time, he wanted to enjoy a life of luxury and leisure.

After all the effort to transmigrate, he couldn't just be a doctor again. That would be too unambitious.

With such a handsome face, he couldn't waste it. He needed to find a more powerful patron.

Hmph! You, Xu Qianqian, think I'm a waste?

I, Shen Lang, don't even look at your Xu family, mere merchants. I want to find a powerful and influential noble family.

However, before that, he needed to cultivate his reputation. He couldn't attract beautiful and charming noble girls with a label of being brain-damaged.

Who is the richest and most powerful unmarried girl within a few hundred miles?

Jin Mulan, the daughter of the Xuanwu Earl's residence. Yes, that's her. Xu Qianqian mentioned that she is the daughter of a century-old noble family, the princess of Xuanwu City!

...

Shen Lang had nothing to pack, as he had no possessions in the Xu family. He was ready to leave.

Time waits for no one. He had to quickly start cultivating his soft rice business.

"Bang!"

The door was opened again, but this time it was violently kicked open.

Xu's steward, accompanied by four martial arts-trained servants, rushed in, pointing at Shen Lang and shouting, "Shen Lang, you audacious country bumpkin! After marrying into our Xu family, you not only stole money from the household but also molested the maids. Such crimes deserve a beating to death, but our Xu family is benevolent and will spare your dog's life. The master has ordered the termination of your marriage to Miss Xu and your immediate expulsion from the Xu family!"

Shen Lang smiled inwardly.

This was right. There needed to be a reason to drive him out, and they had to smear him.

During the months he had been in the Xu family, he hadn't touched a single silver coin, let alone stolen money. The accusation of molesting maids was even more absurd.

"For the sake of your life and the lives of your parents and brother, you should know what to say after you leave," the steward said coldly. "I almost forgot you're brain-damaged. Remember this: when you leave, say that you stole money from the Xu family and molested the maids, which is why you were expelled. If you say anything wrong, your whole family will suffer. Understand?"

"Understood," Shen Lang replied.

"Get out," the steward said.

"Alright, I'm leaving," Shen Lang walked out.

"Wait!" the steward coldly shouted. "Search him. Such a low-class person might have dirty hands. Don't let him steal a single silver coin from the house."

Several servants came forward to search him, but Shen Lang had nothing on him.

"The silk clothes on your body are worth several silver coins. A person like you would never have the chance to wear them in your life. You're lucky," the steward waved his hand. "Men, drive Shen Lang out."

Thus, Shen Lang was driven out of the Xu family mansion by several servants.

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On the way out, the maids pointed and whispered about him.

"Finally, this waste of space is gone."

"He's just a poor man who ate and drank for free in the Xu family for months. It was already a favor to him."

"Miss is such a distinguished person, and she was nominally his wife for months. What a disgrace."

"But he is really handsome."

"What's the use of being handsome? He's dumber than a pig and completely useless."

The Xu family mansion was huge, spanning several acres, and it took a few minutes to walk through it.

"Get out, go back to your rural doghouse," a servant pushed Shen Lang forward.

Shen Lang stumbled and stepped out of the Xu family's gate.

"Bang!" The gate was slammed shut behind him.

Looking up at the sky, a bright moon hung in the air. It was already night.

Thinking for a moment, he recalled the direction of his home and headed northwest.

It was about forty miles to his home, a long walk, especially at night.

After walking a few hundred meters, Shen Lang couldn't help but look back at the Xu family mansion.

He would take revenge, and soon, within three days!

And his revenge would be continuous, from morning to night.

...

Xu Qianqian stood at the highest point of the pavilion, watching Shen Lang leave.

"This boy has a big destiny," a middle-aged man's voice came from behind her. It was the family patriarch, Xu Guangyun, who had built the family's vast fortune.

"Father, what we did today was too obvious," Xu Qianqian frowned. "It will damage my reputation."

"Can't be helped," the patriarch said. "Young Master Zhang Jin must see this. For our family to develop to this point, we need a strong backing. Young Master Zhang Jin is the best match for our family, and making him happy is the most important. As for our family's reputation, it doesn't matter."

"Understood," Xu Qianqian replied.

"Besides, Shen Lang is a simpleton. He won't say anything when he goes back," the patriarch said. "Of course, if he dares to say anything, his parents and family might suffer."

Xu Qianqian frowned again, feeling that her father shouldn't have said that.

...

The night was quiet, the moon bright and hazy. Shen Lang hurried home, the insects chirping all around.

After walking about ten miles, several figures suddenly blocked his path. Five armed warriors surrounded him, three in front and two behind.

They were in a desolate area, far from any human habitation.

"Mr. Shen, please come with us."

A strip of cloth was tied over his mouth, preventing him from speaking, and another strip was tied over his eyes.

Then, the five men led Shen Lang through the dense forest, turning and twisting for about fifteen minutes.

After a while, Shen Lang was brought to a stop.

Someone untied the cloth over his eyes, revealing a graveyard.

There were eight people, all armed with knives.

Four of them were digging a long, deep pit.

"Boss, the pit is ready."

"Let's do it!" a hoarse voice said. "Please Mr. Shen into the pit, then fill it with soil. Afterward, remember to light candles and offer incense to avoid making Mr. Shen's departure too sad."

This was to bury Shen Lang alive!

Several men were about to bury him alive!

Shen Lang, a handsome man, couldn't possibly match these nine martial artists. Death seemed inevitable!

"Wait!" Shen Lang shouted coldly. "Boss Tian, your days are numbered!"

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