Wang Youbao: "... She asked me." Then, he honestly answered.
In fact, he didn’t know why he answered honestly. He clearly knew the principle that one should not flaunt wealth.
After a pause, Wang Youbao added, "I trust that the disciples taken in by An Jing won’t have such poor character."
An Jing only smiled without pursuing further questions. It was not her place to pierce that layer of window paper.
However, she had come to realize that no matter the reason, Wang Youbao was truly kind to his disciple.
"Since all of you have come into town, why not come to my home for a simple meal?" Wang Youbao invited.
An Jing looked towards Xiao Changyi. Seeing him nod slightly, she then smiled at Wang Youbao and said, "That would be nice."
The Wang Family’s house wasn’t far from their current location, and An Jing and her group walked there.
As they walked towards the Wang Family’s residence, An Jing praised, "Youbao, you really have a kind heart. I see that those disaster victims were almost starving. Your porridge distribution was like timely rain."
Wang Youbao modestly said, "It’s nothing."
Li Wuyu immediately disagreed, "How can it be nothing? Youbao, what you’re doing is a great act of kindness! Those disaster victims will certainly be grateful to you, Youbao!"
Wang Youbao sternly said, "Miss Li, when giving charity, do not expect any reward; and if you expect a reward, do not give charity."
Li Wuyu instantly became an adoring fan, with stars in her eyes: "Youbao, you’re so noble and virtuous."
Wang Youbao: "... I’m not as good as Miss Li makes me out to be."
Li Wuyu immediately said, "Youbao, there’s no need for such modesty, you are truly that good!"
Seeing that Wang Youbao had been rendered speechless by Li Wuyu, An Jing took the opportunity to ask, "I heard from Wuyu that you bought a lot of rice. Are you planning to distribute porridge several times?"
Wang Youbao felt silently frustrated for two seconds. What was Miss Li doing, spilling everything out? In the future, he wouldn’t honestly tell her everything, really!
Nevertheless, since it wasn’t a secret, Wang Youbao responded, "I am planning to distribute porridge for half a month." He paused, "I just want to make a little contribution."
An Jing was smiling on the outside, but sighing in her heart. It was admirable that Wang Youbao could do this much. If other wealthy people could be like Wang Youbao, then the disaster victims wouldn’t have to worry about finding a way to survive.
Unfortunately, there were very few like Wang Youbao.
As they entered the gates of the Wang Family home, Xiao Changyi suddenly said, "You need to strengthen the security of your residence recently."
Wang Youbao was startled, then realized Xiao Changyi was speaking to him and quickly asked in confusion, "Why?"
When Xiao Changyi spoke up, An Jing understood immediately, but Li Wuyu, like Wang Youbao, was very puzzled.
Xiao Changyi said indifferently, "Three years ago, there was a famine in Zhushan County of Liufeng Province. Out of desperation, the disaster victims banded together and robbed the homes of several local wealthy families."
Wang Youbao immediately became anxious, turning back to Yu Daming and said, "Daming, tell the Protectors to be on high alert. There must be no complacency, and they must ensure the safety of the home."
"Yes!" Yu Daming hurried off to instruct the Wang Family’s Protectors.
It was not until they were seated in the main hall and saw that Wang Youbao was still uneasy that An Jing spoke to console him, "Youbao, as long as the disaster victims don’t feel they have no way out, they probably won’t take the risk of robbing others. You don’t need to worry so much."
Li Wuyu also said, "That’s right, Youbao, don’t worry like that. Besides, I’m here. I will help you guard your home!"