Becoming the Villain's Discarded Wife
Chapter 288

Chapter 288: Chapter 288

"Miss Su?" Master He looked at the butler, a clouded expression in his eyes.

"Yes, yes." The butler wiped the sweat from his forehead, swallowed his saliva before continuing: "The same Miss Su from Yan City who opened a Rouge Shop."

"What does this have to do with her?" Master He frowned at the steward.

He knew of the close relationship between his youngest son and Miss Su, even two years ago under the economic downturn caused by natural disasters, the family’s Zuitingxuan remained stable thanks to Miss Su’s strategy.

But Miss Su left Yan City last month, so how could this issue be related to her?

"It was after we invited Miss Su to our Rouge Manor that the business picked up. Later, after Miss Su left, these products were made using the formula she had left behind."

"You mean there’s a problem with the formula she left?" Master He’s face darkened, still playing with the box of rouge in his hand.

"It shouldn’t be. This batch was made with the same formula as before, it’s just that...well, Miss Su wasn’t around in the Manor this time."

The steward’s voice trembled as he shared his speculation.

"So, without her, the same formula produces fakes?" Master He scoffed, but did not throw away the rouge box.

"Master, our Rouge Manor started doing well when Miss Su arrived and gave us the formula for free. Now that she has left..."

The steward didn’t care anymore and spoke out everything he knew, like pouring beans out of a bamboo tube.

"I’m guessing that maybe our rouge was good because Miss Su was there."

"Dammit!"

Master He slammed his hand on the table, cursing.

"Does the honorable He family need an outsider woman to run a shop? You must be nuts!"

The steward chose to remain silent.

By now, the He family was already on the decline, only maintaining a facade.

Without Miss Su, the Rouge Manor would have most likely gone bankrupt. Now, the lady has driven Miss Su away and naturally, the business is declining. Isn’t it?

Seeing that he didn’t respond, Master He’s face instantly turned pale.

How could the He family rely on a woman for business?

"Get out, I’ll give you half a month. If this matter isn’t settled by then, don’t come seek me!"

Master He got angry, and only then did the steward hurriedly leave after performing the customary bow.

He Fu, from the corner, saw the anger on his master’s face, and finally decided to advise him: "Master, in my opinion there is some truth in his words. Maybe the problem is not with the formula. After all, it is a formula brought by Miss Su, and everyone knows it wouldn’t be problematic. Maybe the formula in itself isn’t flawed, but lacks something. When Miss Su was overseeing the Rouge Manor, she could sneak it in there without anyone noticing. Now that she is gone, no one is able to add it in, making the formula incomplete, resulting in a flawed product."

Master He slightly turned his head, signaling him to continue speaking.

After some hesitations, He Fu continued: "I know that you do not believe in these things, but this Miss Su is really not ordinary.

I also know some things. She was not originally from Yan City, but how did she manage to get into Yan City smoothly at a time when there were refugees everywhere?

And how could she open a Rouge Shop when she had nothing? Our Zuitingxuan was also stabilized by her methods at the time, without any substantial damage."

Master He nodded in agreement. At that time, the city was in chaos, even the followers of the former city lord were found and pulled out. Many aristocratic families were anxious every day, fearful of being implicated.

However, Miss Su went to Zuitingxuan by herself and used two methods to pull the restaurant back in.

It was because of this that he gave her some shares of Zuitingxuan.

As for the Rouge Manor, he truly was unaware of it.

Because the Manor has only been established for the past two years, he thought it would be a good opportunity for his young son to gain some experience, so he handed over the management to him.

Over the past two years, the Manor has been profitable and he truly thought it was his son’s achievement. Now that he heard what He Fu said, it seems that Miss Su also had some relation to it.

Thinking about it, Master He’s face began to change.

The fifth selected item for this Shang gathering was that Ice Skin Cream from Miss Su, but in the end, she was driven away by his wife.

The reason being that Su Tao was nothing more than a country girl and the formula for Ice Skin Cream must have been illegally obtained. Furthermore, she also berated her origin.

Understanding the whole story, Master He’s face looked even more unpleasant.

"Master, do you want me to call the young master?" Seeing the anger on his Master’s face, He Fu knew that he had figured out the reasons.

A woman capable of stirring up such a huge commotion single-handedly in Yan City was not someone to be trifled with.

Miss Su initially sought the He family looking for a partnership opportunity, and for the He family at that time, the benefits outweighed any disadvantages.

"Go and call that damned son of mine." Master He motioned for him to leave and then sat on the chair.

"Yes, Master."

He Fu softly responded and left the study room after bowing.

Master He was slightly absent-minded.

Zuitingxuan had been closed for half a month due to that incident. The losses were not insignificant.

Thinking about his wife’s words before she left, Master He rubbed his forehead helplessly.

They have to leave this incident in the past, and now, Peng Xin couldn’t stay in Yan City any longer.

In recent years, he had reaped plenty of benefits relying on the family.

The Young Master He had been causing a ruckus in his own room for quite a while.

When he heard He Fu was looking for him, he guessed that his father need him for something.

Suppressing his joy, he said, "Uncle Fu, what does my father want?"

"It’s about Miss Su."

As soon as he heard that, the Young Master flung the door open.

"Uncle Fu, hurry, let’s go to the study." The young master’s voice was full of excitement, he couldn’t wait to reach the study. Having not been able to eat properly for a few days, he almost fell to the ground after just a few steps.

"Young Master, slow down." Seeing him in such a weakened state, He Fu was concerned and quickly helped him up.

"Uncle Fu, secretly tell me, what’s the matter my father wants to talk about that has something to do with Miss Su?"

The Young Master asked softly, pulling on He Fu’s sleeve.

"It has to do with the Rouge Manor." He Fu did not hide anything from him, whom he had seen grow up.

"Related to the Rouge Manor?" The Young Master was stunned. He thought it was about his marriage to Miss Su.

He had always wanted to marry Miss Su, but his mother had always opposed it. Now that she has driven her away, he went on a hunger strike.

"Yes, half a month ago, all the rouge we had sent out was returned. It was labelled as counterfeit, and now the other shops no longer wish to cooperate with us. In a blink of an eye, we have lost two thousand taels."

"This...what does this have to do with Miss Su?"

"Maybe, the formula given by Miss Su is incomplete."

The Young Master of the He family stood still, puzzled. Incomplete formula, what does that mean?