Becoming the Villain's Discarded Wife
Chapter 204

Chapter 204: 204

The mechanical sound of the system rang in her ear, and Su Tao’s smile became brighter.

It seemed this man’s goodwill was indeed easier to improve.

Chi Sheng politely nodded at the beautiful maiden before him, only remembering to look for a government official after she reminded him of the lost Yuanbao. He had been occupied with searching all over the streets previously.

Considering this, he really needed to thank the girl for her advice, which helped him find the Yuanbao quicker.

Xiaoqi, standing behind Chi Sheng, furrowed his brow slightly at Su Tao.

He felt as if he had seen this woman somewhere before.

However, thinking of Yueyue, Xiaoqi gently tugged at the corner of Chi Sheng’s clothes.

They needed to buy some medications.

Yueyue was still waiting.

Feeling Xiaoqi’s nudging, Chi Sheng made initial pleasantries and prepared to leave.

Seeing them about to depart, Su Tao hurriedly asked, "Sir, where might you be heading to?"

Chi Sheng paused, a confused look in his eyes.

Did this maiden have something else to say?

Appreciating her help, he decided to give her a thank-you gift and proceeded to take some silver from his pocket.

Looking at the silver brought before her, Su Tao’s face stiffened, and she felt embarrassed.

"System, is this man’s brain not quite right?"

[No abnormality detected in Chi Sheng’s brain—]

"What are you doing! Trying to humiliate me with silver? We!"

Just as Su Tao’s maid was about to speak, Su Tao stopped her.

"Shuangshuang! No need for the silver, I saw you two looked unfamiliar with the area and was just asking if there was anything I could assist with."

Shuangshuang snorted from the side. Her mistress was being helpful, and these country bumpkins didn’t appreciate it!

If any other young master could converse a single sentence with her mistress, he would be delighted!

Chi Sheng was feeling regretful.

Having been away from the world for too long, he had forgotten all about these things. He really felt sorry for this maiden.

"I’m truly sorry."

"No harm done. I was just enquiring about your destination?" Su Tao’s face was somewhat pale, her smile slightly strained. This made her look even more delicate, making Chi Sheng feel even more guilty.

[Ding—Chi Sheng’s goodwill index +1, current goodwill index is 14—]

Feeling guilty, Chi Sheng eventually said, "I was planning to go to Jihe Hall."

"Do you feel unwell?" Su Tao looked worried, but inside she was elated.

Never underestimate a small increase in goodwill. Shen Wenchen hadn’t shown the slightest increase in goodwill in nearly two years!

This small increase proves that she is one step closer to that 12,000 luck value!

"My little sister is sick, we’re buying medicine for her."

The silent Xiaoqi suddenly spoke up, startling Shuangshuang.

She had thought that the child was mute!

Xiaoqi stared at Su Tao without blinking, his jet-black eyes didn’t betray any of his feelings.

He remembered her; this woman once lived in their village.

"Jihe Hall? That’s on our way. We can take you there."

Shuangshuang was about to object to Su Tao’s words, but a glance from her stopped her.

Seeing her beaming smile, Shuangshuang swallowed her objections back in.

But their direction was clearly the opposite of Jihe Hall, why did the mistress say they were heading in the same direction?

"We’d be obliged, may I know your name, miss?"

"Su Tao."

Chi Sheng and Su Tao led the way with Shuangshuang and Xiaoqi trailing behind.

They met many acquaintances on their journey. On seeing Su Tao, people’s eyes lit up, and many came forth with compliments and flattery.

The people of Yan City said that Miss Su Tao had some connections with General Shen, and with her Ice Frost Cream, she was set to shine at the trade fair.

The trade fair held once every three years attracted many prominent individuals. Each trade fair would select five items to be sent to the Capital City, with some even reaching the palace.

The two major imperial merchants from the previous years also emerged from the trade fair.

Especially this year, it seemed that numerous merchants from various places had sent representatives to attend.

But everyone knew, Su Tao’s Ice Frost Cream was very likely to take the top spot at this year’s fair.

After greeting each other, they arrived at the entrance of Jihe Hall.

"Since we’re already here, I’ll take my leave now."

The eyes of Su Tao seemed to be touched with autumn water, and her gaze was so brilliant that it left Chi Sheng momentarily stunned.

By the time he reacted, Su Tao had already left with Shuangshuang.

Watching the graceful figure of the beauty, Chi Sheng unusually lost his composure.

The memory of that vivid red figure seemed clearer, but no matter how he tried to recall, he could only see her retreating figure.

[Ding – Chi Sheng’s goodwill +5, current goodwill is 19—]

Just as Su Tao was wondering why there was no change in her goodwill, she heard the mechanical sound of the system.

Upon hearing that her goodwill had increased by five points, the smile on Su Tao’s face was nearly impossible to hide.

"Miss?"

Shuangshuang, only fifteen this year, was a maid Su Tao bought from the market a year ago. Two years ago, due to a disaster, she had fled to Yan City with her family. Later, because her parents were seriously ill, she volunteered to sell herself into servitude.

Usually, she only did some rough work, but she had only just started to accompany Su Tao recently.

"It’s nothing."

Su Tao shook her head slightly and retracted the smile on her face.

She still needed 31 points of goodwill. Apparently, she needed to think of other methods.

Nanzhi of the Lin family was helping Yuanbao wash up.

Watching the little girl’s well-behaved demeanor, Nanzhi felt delighted.

When both of them lay in bed, Yuanbao stuck close to Nanzhi and didn’t want to move at all.

Feeling the warmth of the little girl, Nanzhi gently hugged her.

"Mommy~"

"Yes."

"Mommy~"

"Yes..."

"Mommy..."

"...Yes..."

Just when Nanzhi thought the girl was going to call her again, she heard the young girl giggle.

"What is it, Yuanbao?"

Feeling the little one in her arms shaking with laughter, Nanzhi was a bit confused.

What happened?

Was she ticklish?

"It feels good to have a mommy~"

The little girl finished laughing and buried her face in Nanzhi’s arms again, speaking in a muffled voice.

"This is the first time Yuanbao is sleeping in mommy’s arms, just Yuanbao and mommy, it’s wonderful."

As she spoke, the young girl’s mouth curled up in a high smile.

She was also being held by her mommy, she was also a baby who had a mommy.

"Yuanbao..."

A tremor ran through Nanzhi’s heart, and she held the little girl tighter, her hand lightly patting the girl’s back.

She understood these feelings.

In that world, she only had her grandmother.

When other children told her that she didn’t have a father or mother, that she was a child no one wanted,

Her grandmother would come out and drive them away, then hold her and tell many, many stories.

She was a child who was wanted.

"Good girl, Yuanbao. Mommy’s here."

Nanzhi said softly.

Yuanbao curled up in Nanzhi’s arms and soon fell asleep, murmuring something just before she drifted off.

"Mommy, head, bright..."

Nanzhi, who had been busy all day and was already tired, listened to the little girl’s words in a daze and didn’t quite hear clearly.

She only thought that since her head was not bald, it shouldn’t be shiny.