CHAPTER 252: CHAPTER 252: GOING TOO FAR

As she thought about it, drinking so much in one breath, his leg should be able to completely heal.

But just as Cuihua left, she felt a bit uneasy again.

Thinking that Nan Jin Yu was a good person who wouldn’t harbor any bad intentions towards her, yet fearing that he might not be able to resist the temptation and pressure her for the source of the spiritual spring water.

Cuihua scratched her head in confusion, "I didn’t say anything, though. I haven’t even seen Young Master Nan. It was Brother Wuxin who delivered the things inside."

Gu Nian finally slapped her forehead.

How could she forget that Nan Jin Yu rarely interacted with outsiders? During all the time in the village, it was always Wuxin handling matters.

"By the way, how is your brother settling in? Is he accustomed to it?" Gu Nian originally wanted to move to the mountain, but couldn’t get the approval from Lin Sanshui and Mrs. Jiang. Just as Er Zhuzi arrived, Lin Sanshui could stay at home, and Er Zhuzi ended up moving to the mountain.

"He’s doing great, and he wants me to thank you." Cuihua grinned broadly.

"Alright then, you better go to sleep. Since the ranch just started, it’s bound to be busy. You and Er Zhuzi will endure more for now. I’ll reward you with extra pay at the end of the month!" Gu Nian said.

"Sure, Er Zhuzi and I will do our best." Cuihua ran out smiling.

During the night, heavy snow fell, and by the time it was daylight, layers of thick snow had already accumulated on the ground.

Zheng Shaochen braved the cold as he got off the carriage, and immediately upon alighting, he asked Wuxin, who was already waiting, "Wuxin, what was so urgent that my cousin called me over? It’s so cold and snowing heavily, couldn’t it wait even a moment? I’m almost freezing to death!"

Wuxin merely smiled without uttering a word, "Young Master, better come inside first. The master awaits you in the study."

Zheng Shaochen exhaled a breath of cold air before lifting his leg to walk forward.

"Cousin, I’m here." Zheng Shaochen pushed open the door, bringing in a chill as he walked inside.

Nan Jin Yu lightly tapped his finger on the desk in front of him, saying, "Sit down."

Zheng Shaochen paused by the brazier to warm his hands before he sat opposite Nan Jin Yu, "Cousin, what did you call me for?"

Nan Jin Yu handed over the agreement drafted with Gu Nian yesterday across from him, saying, "Take a look."

Zheng Shaochen had already guessed what it was, reluctantly took it and glanced before placing it on the table, "Cousin, what did that girl do to you? What makes you help her this much? I’m your actual cousin!"

Nan Jin Yu gave him a warning look, "Don’t probe into things you shouldn’t. Better read the agreement first."

Helplessly, Zheng Shaochen picked up the agreement and started reading, but as he read, his inner fury increasingly couldn’t be contained, "Cousin, I am your cousin after all. Even if you want to help Gu Nian, you wouldn’t throw me under the bus like this, right?"

He didn’t believe Nan Jin Yu hadn’t looked at the agreement he held, and judging from the handwriting, it was clearly written by him.

That is to say, the agreement was authored by his cousin, helping Gu Nian at his own expense, and in a rather significant way.

Even if it were slightly excessive, Zheng Shaochen dared not shout at Nan Jin Yu.

Yet, under Nan Jin Yu’s soft, indifferent gaze, Zheng Shaochen’s anger gradually faded, then shattered, and finally dissolved into nothingness, leaving only a pitiful plea, "Cousin, with this agreement, all the money earned goes into that girl’s pocket, what do I even bother for?"