TEFSCBSS Chapter 36

Chapter 36: Oh No, The Su Family Has Arrived

On the other side, Liu Tuhu, still obsessed with Werewolf, was distracted the entire afternoon. Especially when Wang Qingmu arrived for work as scheduled, Liu Tuhu made sure to stay as far away as possible, even hiding behind Wu Fei and Wu Ming, asking them to cover for him.

Wu Fei, somewhat helpless, didn’t want to deal with the matter. He was about to take Wu Ming out to beg for alms.

“Wait, don’t leave.” Liu Tuhu grabbed his sleeve, unwilling to give up. “Think about it, that Wang Xiucai is very smart. If he sees us with the Werewolf game and plays a few rounds, can we still seize the opportunity to gain experience, earn silver, and score points?”

Hearing the mention of silver, Wu Fei paused. He had a “connection” with the Xilou Script Shop, and now someone was telling him that his “connection” would be taken away. To be honest, he wasn’t too happy about it.

Seeing that his words had an effect, Liu Tuhu continued to incite him, “Let’s just be cautious. It’s not that we won’t let him play, but we should play a few more days first.”

“You see, the Xilou Script Shop doesn’t have many players yet. Let’s go out and promote it, and bring in some newcomers. Newbie rounds are guaranteed to be easy points!”

“And while you’re begging for alms, use the Xilou Script Shop as a draw to get the donors to come over. You’ll gain points and make a few reliable allies. Then we can dominate!”

Liu Tuhu’s words were indeed very tempting, and Wu Fei, with his face flushed, eagerly nodded in agreement.

So, Wu Fei took Liu Tuhu’s idea and made it his own, starting a promotional circle for Xilou Script Shop by going door to door, begging for alms while spreading the word. He even arranged with a few of his peers to meet the next morning at Xilou to play Werewolf.

As for Liu Tuhu, he acted calm and composed, helping Su Li with miscellaneous tasks, mainly fixing the outhouse. Every movement was cautious, afraid that the Werewolf game would fall out of his arms and be discovered by Wang Qingmu.

When Wang Qingmu arrived, he was warmly welcomed by Su Li.

There was no choice—out of the five people, only Wang Qingmu had the intelligence to engage in meaningful conversation. Plus, he spoke so smoothly and always seemed to anticipate Su Li’s needs.

“You came at the perfect time, Wang Xiucai! Come, come, I have an important task for you at the Script Shop.”

Saying that, Su Li led him to the area where they had played board games in the morning. From a distance, Liu Tuhu, who was pretending to be busy, was a bit nervous, but fortunately, Su Li didn’t take out the Werewolf game but instead opened other large boxes, the contents of which were unknown.

“Here, Wang Xiucai, these are other board games from our Script Shop. Let me explain the rules to you. If we have players in the next few days, I’ll guide you through a few rounds. If not, I’ll teach you these games.”

“Games like Great Wilderness Monopoly, Bo Yi Kao Saves His Father, and General Simulator… I’ll teach you everything!”

Su Li patted her chest and promised, and Wang Qingmu was thrilled. He quickly skimmed through the game rules and realized these games were filled with hidden depth!

Great Wilderness Monopoly was based on ancient mythology, where players started as small creatures and gradually evolved into powerful beings by playing the game, rolling dice, accumulating treasures, upgrading their dwellings, and cultivating skills. Although the gameplay was simple, it was suitable for all ages and incredibly fun!

Bo Yi Kao Saves His Father (a variant of Avalon) was even more exciting, based on the historical story of Bo Yi Kao saving his father. Players joined two opposing teams, riding in the same carriage, and only those who reached the end of the journey would complete the mission. It was the perfect game for friends to trust each other through thick and thin!

Then there was General Simulator (similar to Three Kingdoms Kill), where historical figures were made into cards, with various skills like peach, dodge, and kill flying across the table. It was exactly Wang Qingmu’s kind of game!

In no time, Wang Qingmu was absorbed in the rules, and the whole afternoon passed as he eagerly discussed strategies. He didn’t even notice when the Script Shop was about to close and when Liu Tuhu quietly slipped away.

“Wang Xiucai, Wang Xiucai,” Zhao Si nudged the completely absorbed Wang Qingmu, “It’s time for us to leave. We’ll come back tomorrow.”

Wang Qingmu was jolted back to reality. Looking outside, he realized he had been at Xilou for so long. He hurriedly tidied up the table, said goodbye to Su Li, and left.

Zhao Si and Chun Ya cleaned up the final mess and bid farewell to Su Li as they left for home.

After an unknown amount of time, there was a creaking sound.

Su Li looked up toward the window and saw that the previously closed window had somehow been blown open by the wind, squeaking loudly.

She didn’t mind, walked over to close it, and returned to her desk to continue writing the next script, fully focused.

A quarter of an hour passed. Half an hour. Two hours…

“Why is she still not resting?” Su Yi squatted on the beam, his legs almost numb. Earlier, he had used the wind to cover his movements, pushing open the window and climbing in, intending to wait until Su Li went to sleep before “taking her” back to the mansion.

But who knew Su Li was so hardworking, not sleeping this late?

Su Yi rubbed his sore legs, gritted his teeth, and thought to himself, “If the mountain won’t come to me, I’ll go to the mountain.” With that, he dropped down, raised his hand, and was about to knock Su Li unconscious.

However, he ended up misstepping and fell to the floor with a loud crash, waking Su Li from her focused state.

Su Li assessed the figure in black in front of her, and honestly, she didn’t recognize him, though he seemed vaguely familiar.

“You are…”

Su Yi, realizing he had been caught, had no choice but to kneel on one knee, embarrassed. “Miss, I am Su Yi, a guard by the Lord’s side. I’ve been ordered to find you and bring you back to the mansion.”

Su Li’s eyes turned cold. She had already distanced herself from the plot and the mansion. She hadn’t done anything yet—why was she being forced to go back now?

Was she supposed to bear this burden? Was this marriage her fate? Was this death her destiny?

Damn it!

Su Li cursed in her heart, showing no good face toward Su Yi. “I’m not going back.”

“Miss, the Lord is worried about you…”

“Worried about me? Su Yi, you’ve followed him for so many years and still don’t know his true nature? Is he worried about me, or does he have other plans for me?”

Su Li looked at Su Yi and couldn’t help but sigh. In the plot, the only ones who had helped her were her “grandmother” and the guard leader, Su Yi.

To show that he cared, the Prime Minister sent Su Yi to protect her. But in Su Li’s eyes, besides protection, it was more about surveillance.

Still, Su Yi was pure-hearted, and the original owner wasn’t entirely hopeless. During the time Su Li was confined in the mansion, Su Yi had helped her send letters seeking help, though it was of little use. But it had been a rare peaceful time.

Therefore, Su Li was conflicted when it came to Su Yi. She could only think of a way to fool him for now.

“How did you find me? Does the Prime Minister know?”

“The Prime Minister ordered me to investigate the Third Prince, Wang Bokao, and Li Feng. Sure enough, I followed Wang Gongzi and noticed some strange movements. I came to Xilou and found you here.”

“I waited until the others had left before I climbed in to find you, but I didn’t report to the Prime Minister yet.”

“Then don’t tell the Prime Minister just yet.”

“Miss, that’s impossible!”

Su Li sighed, “Su Yi, it’s not that I don’t want to go back, but let me ask you—did the Prime Minister just find Su Yao recently? Where are my biological parents? Do you know?”

Su Li was also taking a gamble, hoping that since Su Yi had followed the Prime Minister for so long, he might know some hidden secrets.

Sure enough, Su Yi was silent, unsure how to respond. Did that mean Su Yao had been found by the Prime Minister years ago? Had he been the one sending Su Yao supplies all these years?

He didn’t know why the Prime Minister acted this way and didn’t know how to answer.

Seeing Su Yi’s attitude, Su Li understood. Su Yi was a good person, strong, and kind-hearted, but unfortunately, after being saved by “Grandmother,” he was raised in the Prime Minister’s mansion and became his guard. Otherwise, he might have had a brighter future.

“Alright, I won’t make things difficult for you. Go back and tell the Prime Minister that you didn’t see me or find me, but you heard from one of Wang Bokao’s servants that I’ll be attending the Princess’s chrysanthemum banquet tomorrow. How does that sound?”