Unlimited Resources: Raising a Minister with a Space Supermarket

Chapter 575 - 507: No More Interference

Yu Xiaolian once again inquired about the details of those private soldiers from Sun Erji, as well as the whereabouts of Sun Wulin and the Hu family. Only then did she arrange accommodation for Sun Erji to rest.

Before Sun Erji left, he repeatedly urged Yu Xiaolian not to tell the Gao family about Sun Wulin starting a new family, fearing that the Gao family would be distraught and might commit suicide.

Yu Xiaolian thought to herself, the Gao family surely wouldn’t seek death; she probably hasn’t shed a tear for Sun Wulin in years.

Upon learning that Sun Wulin was living well and didn’t want to recognize his relatives here, Yu Xiaolian and Sun Erji decided to simply tell the Gao family that Sun Wulin had died, which would ease things on both sides.

Seeing that it was still early, Yu Xiaolian changed her clothes and called Cao Gen to drive her to the Sausage Factory. If her calculations were correct, she and Su Jingchen would likely only stay in Yangcheng for at most another year or so. If Su Jingchen was appointed to a position in the Capital, she would have to properly entrust the Sausage Factory here.

Besides these, she also needed to ask Sun Manhong and the Gao family about their plans, to see if they intended to return to Yu State or stay here.

When Yu Xiaolian arrived at the Sausage Factory, the female workers were in a bustling and lively scene, each with a happy smile on their face, working with their hands while chatting about amusing stories from home.

After touring each group, Yu Xiaolian clearly communicated her instructions to Steward Liu, and then asked to see those with family connections to her.

Since her showdown with her father, the Gao family had been gloomy and unhappy, not to mention that the wages Yu Xiaolian paid her were no different from the other female workers, which couldn’t make the Gao family happy.

Sun Manyue held onto Silver tightly but kept her mouth shut tight, not mentioning Silver to the Gao family or Sun Mansheng at all.

Not only did Sun Manyue not mention retrieving Silver, but she also kept dropping hints to her mother now and then, which was one reason the Gao family couldn’t be happy.

Whenever the Gao family managed to barely show a smile, Sun Manyue would bring up the matter of Silver being taken, and the Gao family would feel guilty and self-reproachful, thinking her actions caused the loss of years of savings, and incited resentment from her children.

Because of Hu’s invasion, the Gao family began worrying about her unruly parents, longing to go back to see them. But facing the cold indifference from her two children, she didn’t dare mention it.

Learning that Yu Xiaolian and they might soon be transferred away from the Northern Land, everyone’s expression was different.

Some were happy, while others were sad and conflicted.

Happy was Sun Manhong, who wanted to take her two children to Yu State to reunite with her parents.

Sad and conflicted was naturally the Gao family, who should return home in glory but ended up penniless and relying on Yu Xiaolian for survival. She wanted to return to Yu State, hoping her second son Manqing had already married Liu Family’s Second Daughter and had children. If she returned, she might become a grandmother directly.

But... does she have the face to go back?

After returning, her father-in-law will scold her to death, won’t he?

How will her sisters-in-law view her? They will surely mock her behind her back, right?

Moreover, Sun Manyue hasn’t found a husband yet; she can’t just say she’s not marrying and actually not marry!

The Gao family pondered for a long time before finally telling Yu Xiaolian that she wouldn’t return.

Sun Manyue secretly curled her lips and said to Yu Xiaolian assertively, "Xiaolian sister, I don’t want to stay here; will you let me follow you?"

Yu Xiaolian looked at Sun Mansheng, "And you?"

Sun Mansheng glanced at his mother hesitantly but then resolutely said after a long pause, "I... I want to go back to Yu State!"

If he returned to Yu State, his marriage prospects would have hope; staying here might lead to his maternal relatives getting him entangled again. He feared his mother might give away all the savings if she softened her heart. Realizing this, Sun Mansheng made up his mind.

Face doesn’t matter. He wants to return to Yu State as a grandson of the Sun Family, and only there will he stand tall with confidence.

The Gao family stared blankly at her two children, seemingly unable to believe they each wanted to leave her.

"Mother, why don’t you come back with us?" Sun Mansheng said, reluctant to leave his mother alone in the Northern Land.

Gao sighed helplessly, "If none of you stay, what’s the point of me staying here alone?"

Even if returning meant ridicule and reprimands from her in-laws, she accepted. The most important thing was the family being together.

Yu Xiaolian said to the Gao family, "There’s something I think it’s necessary to tell you. Sun Erji has been found; he went to see me at the county government back courtyard today."

The Gao family’s face changed dramatically, "What about your uncle Wulin?"

"Dead!"

Yu Xiaolian clearly saw the Gao family taking a breath of relief when she mentioned Sun Wulin was dead.

It seems mutual non-interference might genuinely be a good thing.

"Was it mentioned where he was buried? Manqing, his son, should at least visit his father’s grave," Gao said.

Yu Xiaolian shook her head, "No body. Sun Erji said he fell off a cliff and died, and the body hasn’t been found."

The Gao family only slightly frowned, "Then forget it. Anyway, Yu State had already arranged a gravestone for him. In the future, let Manqing and Mansheng burn paper for their father every year."

Yu Xiaolian was surprised that after more than a decade of being a couple, upon confirming Sun Wulin was dead, the Gao family could remain so calm without shedding a tear, proving Sun Wulin wasn’t as important to her as those 200 taels of Silver.

Well, Sun Wulin was heartless anyway; why should she feel grievance for him?

Both were just the same!

Returning to the county government, Su Jingchen was waiting for Yu Xiaolian to have lunch, "It’s past noon; why haven’t you eaten yet? Waiting for me? Didn’t I tell the new lady to let you eat first?"

"She said you’d be back soon, and I thought the government work is busy lately, but today seems quieter, so I wanted to eat with you!"

Recently, Su Jingchen had been having lunch with Li Wenyuan in the front, and it had been a long time since he ate lunch with Yu Xiaolian.

Yu Xiaolian gave Su Jingchen a slight smile, leaned forward, and looked at the dishes; they were all her favorites, yet she wasn’t hungry.

It was too hot in the summer; it seemed she couldn’t eat anything.

"You must be starving; quickly sit down and eat something!" Even when she had no appetite, she needed to eat a little to make the effort Su Jingchen put into it worthwhile.

Su Jingchen picked up a piece of steamed bass for Yu Xiaolian, and, for some reason, the fishy smell made Yu Xiaolian’s originally queasy stomach directly retch.

Su Jingchen was startled and quickly went over to support Yu Xiaolian’s arm, "What’s wrong?"

"Go and fetch Doctor Jin!" Su Jingchen turned and instructed the new lady.