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During their exchanges at the academy, students often inadvertently reveal bits of information about their families. The children from the Surname Family secretly take note of these details and trade them for some silver coins.
Though the information may seem scant, this place is a hub for gathering such tidbits. Their news doesn't solely come from students; one day, they will piece together important messages from various sources.
Li Cu frowned upon hearing this. She had some sympathy for the children of the Surname Family, but if they truly engaged in such activities, they would no longer deserve her compassion. The resentment towards the wealthy has existed since ancient times, and such behavior is quite common. However, what these children do behind closed doors likely extends beyond this.
Sang Qingxiao chose not to elaborate further. Although Old Vine had already given her a rough idea, it was essential to see things firsthand and gather concrete evidence—something Old Vine was reluctant to do due to the hassle. Seizing the opportunity presented by her enrollment, Sang Qingxiao gladly took over this troublesome task.
Li Cu was puzzled as to why they had to personally come for every transaction of information. Making a late-night trip with so many people increased the risk significantly. This location was where they could assess the value of information face-to-face; each piece of news held different worth, and with money involved, students were wary of one another.
Moreover, this place not only collected news but also helped students connect with influential figures. Some prominent individuals occasionally appeared here; who would miss out on such an opportunity to climb the social ladder?
It was remarkable how well they understood the students' mindset. Li Cu glanced at Wen Zhaojun, who was wandering not far from the courtyard wall. Did she know what this place was? If she realized her classmates were selling information, she wouldn't wear such a worried expression.
Given her family's nature, she would surely be furious and immediately report what she saw to her elders to prevent matters from escalating further.
Once the gates of Chen Residence opened again and the students emerged unscathed, Wen Zhaojun finally breathed a sigh of relief and concealed herself in the shadows.
As Wen Zhaojun hesitated on her way back, she unexpectedly spotted Sang Qingxiao and Li Cu eating at a wonton shop by the street.
Li Cu enthusiastically pulled her into the shop and handed her a bowl of wontons along with two buns. "Eat!"
Wen Zhaojun quickly waved her hands. "Thank you, but I'm not hungry."
Li Cu whispered, "The taste isn't great, but on a cold day like this, it's just to warm you up."
Most importantly, the old woman running the stall was quite stubborn; with only a few bowls left in this freezing weather, she insisted on selling them all before closing up. "Just consider it helping out; we really can't eat anymore."
Reluctantly, Wen Zhaojun accepted and began eating quickly. She wasn't particularly hungry, but the old woman was waiting to collect her bowls; if she ate faster, she could get home sooner.
By the time Wen Zhaojun finished eating, she was even starting to burp but stubbornly stuffed the last wonton into her mouth.
As the three made their way toward Imperial Academy together, Wen Zhaojun foolishly remarked, "It's quite delicious!"
"Then you haven't tasted my Xiaoxiao's cooking," Li Cu replied.
Using food as a topic of conversation helped Li Cu bond with Wen Zhaojun. Once some of the unfamiliarity faded away, Wen Zhaojun curiously asked, "If you were hungry, you could just go home since it's just across the street. Why come all this way?"
"I'm just following you," Li Cu explained. "I changed my sleeping place and couldn't sleep well. It's late at night, and hearing noises from your room made me worry about you, so I followed you."
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