For the Lin Family, this matter was merely a small interlude.
Mu was found and brought back, and the family tightened their watch over him.
As for Mrs. Wang, a pitiful, pathetic, yet hateful woman, no one bothered to inquire about her future.
Nan Jin Yu had Wuxin deliver the contract signed by Zheng Shaochen to Gu Nian. Upon seeing it, Gu Nian was greatly shocked and hurried to find Nan Jin Yu.
When Gu Nian arrived, Nan Jin Yu was sitting under the eaves watching the snow. Upon seeing Gu Nian, he showed no surprise but rather smiled and invited her, "Why are you standing there? Aren’t you cold?"
"Did Nan know I was coming?" Gu Nian asked.
Nan Jin Yu nodded.
Gu Nian pressed on, "What is with this contract?"
Every clause in the contract was in Gu Nian’s favor, even she felt it was excessive. For Zheng Shaochen, it seemed unfair.
Of course, Gu Nian had confidence in her Hundred Flavors Inn, and was certain she could earn silver, but that didn’t mean Zheng Shaochen should make such a big concession, right?
"It’s nothing much, it’s for you. Just keep it," Nan Jin Yu said calmly.
"Is it really for me?" Gu Nian had to clarify this matter. A pie falling from the sky would make her extremely uneasy.
Gu Nian’s questioning left Nan Jin Yu helpless. He could only say, "It’s my share, but due to my unique status, I cannot directly participate, so for now it’s in your name. Aren’t you willing?"
Nan Jin Yu raised his eyebrows at Gu Nian. His heavenly appearance, coupled with a slightly coaxing tone, made it truly hard to refuse.
Gu Nian nodded, "So that’s how it is. Of course, I have no objections. But you should have informed me in advance. Otherwise, I would have thought Mr. Zheng must have something wrong with his head to sign such a contract!"
As they spoke, the sound of a carriage suddenly came from outside.
Gu Nian turned her head, just as a luxurious carriage stopped at the door.
The coachman placed a footstool below, and from the inside, two women helped each other out. One was dressed in luxurious clothes, her hair adorned with countless hairpins, exuding an air of wealth and importance.
The other, though dressed more simply, held a stern and dignified demeanor, no less imposing than the wealthy lady.
"Are they guests of Nan?" Gu Nian was somewhat puzzled.
Nan Jin Yu had been living here for half a year, and besides Zheng Shaochen occasionally visiting and a single visit from Miss Zheng, she had never seen anyone else come to visit him.
"Yes." Nan Jin Yu nodded slightly, but the gentle expression he had just shown instantly turned cold, "Nian, you should go back first, let Wuxin take you."
Before Gu Nian could agree, Wuxin had already stepped forward and extended his hand towards her, "Miss Gu, let’s go, I’ll take you back."
His manner seemed somewhat hurried.
Gu Nian couldn’t quite grasp the situation, so she could only stand up and say to Nan Jin Yu, "Alright then, Nan, I’m leaving now."
After speaking, she unconsciously glanced at his legs.
She had given him so much spiritual spring water, it should have been enough to heal his legs, right?
Why was he still sitting in a wheelchair?
As she was leaving, Gu Nian passed by the two women. Out of courtesy, the small figure quickly smiled and moved aside, not expecting that the two didn’t even glance at her, they walked straight in without looking sideways.
Gu Nian didn’t think much of it either, women like them looking down on a poor village girl like her was quite normal.