No one knew what the two of them talked about but Rourou left with a huge grin. Evidently, she got what she wanted. 

Under the big scholartree in the yard, she glanced at Qin Yu’s room. Rourou seemed to be mumbling to herself, “Nature is really one’s greatest fortune for karma. However, if the karma is too strong and it exceeds the limits of what a body can withstand, it will kill you instead.” 

A blast of wind blew across and the branches of the old scholartree swayed as though it was approving what Rourou said. 

Rourou stretched an arm out and patted the old scholartree. “As expected, you are the most understanding. My efforts of observing the heavens and nature these days were not in vain.” 

In the room, Qin Yu’s eyes opened. Rourou’s words were obviously for him and she was probably worried that he would have too much of a burden on him that he should not have. He smiled slightly and closed his eyes again. In all honesty, Rourou was underestimating his trust in her. 

There was not much need to explain. 

Under the old scholartree, Rourou’s lips curled and there was a look of disdain on her face. She turned and kept her hands behind her back as she skipped back towards her room.

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The agreement was to return to the Surplus Shop and complete the deal regarding the passes. However, the doors of the Xu Family were knocked on. After...