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With the kind of master one has, one gets the corresponding maidservants. Liu Qingxi, as a diligent master, naturally taught them a lot, even allowing them to grasp some basic concepts about architecture.
In addition to the three bright-eyed young women, a boy in white clothing with an expressionless face caught the attention of the young ladies. His sword-like brows slightly raised and thin lips lightly pursed, he followed closely behind the three.
There was a sense of leisure mixed with a hint of tension, resembling a guard protecting his master.
His overall demeanor wasted his handsome face; this was Yang Yichen, who shamelessly followed Liu Qingxi into the streets.
As they left, they still went to borrow a carriage from the Yang Family. The three girls, who had been acting like sisters, planned to sweep through Biqi Town but unexpectedly ran into Yang Yichen. "I'm going with you!"
His tone left no room for refusal, making it impossible for the three to turn him down. Liu Qingxi suddenly threw a childish tantrum and didn't want him to tag along.
It had been a long time since she had strolled through the streets alone; his possessiveness was a bit too strong.
Thus, an awkward situation arose with the group walking in front and behind each other at a distance that was neither too close nor too far.
Liu Qingxi could even feel the pain of knives piercing her skin; if looks could kill, she believed she would have been murdered countless times by the women on the street, from elderly ladies to three-year-old children.
"Let's go, let's go! We need to hurry," Liu Qingxi wished to leave this place of gossip immediately; that person behind her was too eye-catching.
Leading the way, they headed straight for the Brokerage. The so-called Brokerage was essentially an intermediary; they helped introduce what one needed, such as land or shops, and larger brokerages even bought and sold servants.
They took a portion of the commission as their reward.
After experiencing this uproarious event, Liu Qingxi suddenly realized that she had been too naive. As long as one lived in this world, there would be disputes. Even if one tried their best to be kind to others, it still wouldn't satisfy everyone.
Since the rumors began to circulate, she had clearly felt that there were people wandering around the yard from time to time, and at night, there were even rustling noises.
Whether it was her overthinking or not, she felt uneasy in her heart, and the idea of buying people and guards became increasingly strong.
Today presented an opportunity to resolve everything at once.
As it turned out, Liu Qingxi was not overthinking; there were indeed individuals who, driven by the rumors spread by the Wang family and others, harbored greedy thoughts, imagining the wealth in Liu Qingxi's home. With only a few young ladies who were incapable of defending themselves, it was only natural for them to feel tempted.
However, they never made it into the yard. They were suddenly ambushed by someone who gave them a good beating and tossed them into the cold, icy river behind the house to clear their heads, never getting a good look at their assailant.
This frightened them greatly, and they temporarily abandoned their intentions.
For this reason, Yang Yichen secretly felt relieved. Fortunately, he had never relaxed his vigilance for a moment and had arranged for people to be stationed around Liu Qingxi at all times, thus preventing a tragedy from occurring.
Liu Qingxi's subconscious desire to buy guards was also influenced by his careful arrangements.
Otherwise, a girl with a modern soul would hardly have such thoughts.
The largest brokerage in Biqi Town was located at the end of an alley. From the outside, it appeared small, but once inside, one could clearly feel a bustling atmosphere that was entirely different from the outside. It included items from various trades.
Upon entering through the main gate, there were two rooms on either side followed by a courtyard of about two hundred square meters. Directly opposite the main gate were three rooms in the main house, with two rows of side rooms on each side.
On the east side of the main house was a corner door leading to another courtyard that was not visible from the outside.
The girl who pushed the door open was slender and tall, with delicate features and bright, expressive eyes. The boy behind her exuded an extraordinary demeanor.
The pawnbroker, who had been in business for many years, instantly brightened at the sight of them. Although the youth was dressed in ordinary materials, his presence was unmatched, a confidence and ease cultivated by his environment and wealth.
"Young master, miss, what do you need?" The pawnbroker, in his fifties with silver hair, couldn't hide the smile beneath his grizzled beard.
He was the boss of this brokerage, overseeing about ten pawnbrokers, all of whom were exceptionally eloquent. Thus, despite being located in a remote area, business continued to thrive.
Yang Yichen glanced at Liu Qingxi but remained silent.
The pawnbroker immediately understood that Liu Qingxi was in charge and shifted his focus to her: "Miss, if you need anything, just let me know. I assure you, we have the most comprehensive selection in Biqi Town."
Liu Qingxi didn't hesitate: "Boss, I'm looking to buy several servants and guards today. Please introduce me to the best options at a fair price. If we cooperate well, there will be plenty of business in the future."
"Of course! I guarantee fair dealings; we have built our reputation over decades."
"Good. I'm also looking for a few shops. If you have suitable ones, I’d like to purchase them as well."
The boss's smile widened upon hearing this; it was indeed a significant deal.
"You've come at just the right time! We just received a batch of bodyguards yesterday. They were supposed to deliver a job for a courier service but ended up not making the delivery and lost a large sum of money, leading to the closure of the courier service. Now they can only sell themselves to repay their debts.
You've truly arrived at a fortunate moment. Under normal circumstances, these bodyguards would have been snatched up by wealthy families and there wouldn't be many left."
Liu Qingxi nodded, feeling somewhat skeptical about the Pawnbroker's words. They always had a way of turning three parts good into ten parts perfect.
"Follow me!" Following the Pawnbroker's lead, they passed through the side gate of the Main House, revealing a different scene. Compared to the bustling Front Yard, this place was crowded with ragged individuals.
Each person was shackled with ankle chains, their gazes dull and lost. Upon hearing someone enter, they immediately cast hopeful looks.
All of them longed for a good master to come and buy them away from their suffering.
"Sister, everyone is here. Take a look and see if there's anyone you like. By the way, these few just arrived yesterday as Bodyguards."
Looking in the direction indicated by the Boss, Liu Qingxi saw five or six burly men squatting in a corner. Unlike the others, their eyes held a spark of defiance and determination, clearly the result of years of training.
"Are you willing to come with me?"
"Are you willing?" It was not a command or a direct purchase; instead, it was an inquiry, placing them on equal footing in conversation.
At first, the strong men looked at Liu Qingxi's frail figure with a hint of disdain.
However, those simple words stirred something within them. How long had it been since they experienced such an equal conversation and gaze? How long had it been since anyone regarded them as human?
The leader among them suddenly knelt on one knee, his gaze firm: "Sister, we are willing to serve."
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