章 714: Chapter 716: Beaten to the Punch

No time to waste, Bai Ruozhu said goodbye to her family and followed Jianqi out the door to meet with the owner of the shop, only to find someone had beaten them to it.

Jianqi looked displeased. He felt he should have arranged for someone to keep a watch, blocking the Hao family from finding the shop owner. He respectfully said to Bai Ruozhu, "I have failed in my duty."

"It's not your fault, it's not easy to run wild in Beiyu City." Bai Ruozhu said. She felt that what's yours is yours, what's not won't be even if you fight for it. Just accept things as they come.

Upon entering the shop owner's house, she saw Madam Hao's plump face. Bai Ruozhu had previously found her round face and constant smile somewhat pleasant, but she now realized how deceptive appearances can be. Visiting the neighbor's shop suggested ulterior motives.