Chapter 5: Higher level Business

Outside, Zhang Jin's voice could still be heard.

Zhang Jin said, "We need to hurry up. The Zhu family is seeking a marriage alliance with the Marquis of Xuanwu. If Zhu Hongxue and Jin Mulan get married first, their status is too prestigious, and our wedding won't be as prominent."

Xu Qianqian's tone was somewhat complicated as she said, "Jin Mulan from the Marquis of Xuanwu's residence?"

"Yes," Zhang Jin said, "She can be called the princess of Xuanwu City."

His tone became even more complicated.

Then Zhang Jin asked, "Do you often see her? Is she as beautiful as the rumors say, with strong martial arts and formidable military strategies?"

Xu Qianqian replied, "The princess of Xuanwu City is proud and doesn't attend our gatherings. Even the daughter of the magistrate's family's invitation is ignored by her."

"They are a noble family that has lasted for hundreds of years, of course, they are proud," Zhang Jin said. "By the way, this matter is confidential. Don't tell anyone."

Xu Qianqian softly said, "I understand the depth of this matter."

...

After Zhang Jin and Xu Qianqian left, Shen Lang returned to the mirror and a sarcastic smile appeared on his lips.

The current situation in front of him was not surprising to Shen Lang at all.

While reading the memories of this body, Shen Lang had long discovered that Xu Qianqian had been dropping hints to him over two months ago, such as "fate without destiny" and how his parents were very concerned about him. However, the previous Shen Lang, who was mentally challenged, couldn't understand these hints and remained indifferent, continuing to live happily in the Xu family.

All of Xu Qianqian's hints were ineffective, so a month ago, Shen Lang suddenly fell seriously ill, with ready-made reasons that the evil energy had transferred to him.

Of course, Shen Lang couldn't die immediately, so the Xu family found one doctor after another for him. The result was, of course, that they couldn't save him. So, a little over two hours ago, the Shen Lang of this world died.

But who would have thought that the Shen Lang from Earth would actually cross over and stage a resurrection.

Perhaps out of awe for this miraculous resurrection, or for other reasons, the Xu family did not directly kill him.

The privileged son Zhang Jin directly exposed the truth, prompting Xu Qianqian to also reveal the deception and directly expelled Shen Lang from the Xu family, severing the marital relationship.

It was rushed indeed. After crossing over to this world, his life as a son-in-law only lasted a little over two hours.

He couldn't continue to enjoy the soft life in the Xu family, so it seemed he had to find another way to make a living.

As a doctor with X-ray vision, it was easy for him to support himself and his family. He could just open a clinic.

But in his previous life, he had been treating and saving people every day, physically and mentally exhausted. In this life, he just wanted to enjoy wealth and luxury, living a leisurely life.

After crossing over so hard, he was still going to be a doctor? That would be too unambitious.

With such a handsome face, he couldn't waste it. He must find a more powerful next home.

Humph! You, Xu Qianqian, still look down on me as a waste?

I, Shen Lang, also look down on your Xu family, just a mere merchant. I want to find someone with power and influence.

But before that, he needed to manage his reputation well. With a label of mental disability, he couldn't attract a beautiful and noble lady.

Who is the richest and most influential unmarried lady within a few hundred miles?

It's none other than Miss Jin Mulan from the Marquis of Xuanwu's residence. Just as Xu Qianqian said, she is the daughter of a hundred-year-old noble family, the princess of Xuanwu City!

...

Shen Lang had nothing to pack because there was nothing of his in the Xu family. He had to leave immediately.

Time waits for no one, and he had to quickly start managing his soft life business.

"Bang!"

The door was once again pushed open, but this time it was forcefully kicked open.

The steward of the Xu family, accompanied by four martial arts servants, rushed in and pointed at Shen Lang, saying sternly, "How dare you, Shen Lang. After marrying into the Xu family as a poor country bumpkin, not only did you steal the family's money, but you also molested the maidservants in the mansion. Such crimes should have been beaten to death, but the Xu family is a kind-hearted one, so we'll spare your dog's life. The master has ordered the annulment of the marriage between you and the young lady, and you are to be immediately expelled from the Xu family!"

Shen Lang smiled inwardly.

This was more like it. They needed a reason to drive him away, and they would definitely smear him with dirt.

During his time in the Xu family, he hadn't touched a single silver coin, let alone stolen any money. As for molesting the maidservants, it was even more absurd.

"For the sake of your life and the lives of your parents and siblings, you should know what to say when you leave," the Xu family steward said coldly. "I almost forgot that you are a mentally disabled person. Remember it well. When you leave, you will say that you stole the Xu family's money and molested the maidservants, which is why you were expelled. If you say a word wrong, your whole family will suffer. Do you understand?"

"I understand," Shen Lang said.

"Get out," the steward said.

"Hey, I'm leaving," Shen Lang walked out.

"Wait!" the steward shouted coldly. "Search him. A lowly person like him must have dirty hands and feet. Don't let him steal half a coin from the family."

Several servants stepped forward to search Shen Lang, but they found nothing on him.

"The clothes on your body are made of silk, worth a few silver coins. You, a poor man like you, won't have the chance to wear them in your lifetime. Consider yourself lucky," the steward waved his hand and said, "Take him out of the house."

And so, Shen Lang was driven out of the Xu family mansion by several servants.

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As he was being driven out of the Xu family, the maidservants along the way pointed and gossiped about him.

"This waste has finally been driven out."

"He's just a poor guy, freeloading off the Xu family for months. It's already a bargain for him."

"Who does this miss think she is, pretending to be his wife for months? It's truly disgraceful."

"But he's really handsome."

"What's the use of being handsome when he's dumber than a pig, completely useless and good for nothing."

The Xu family is huge, with dozens of acres of estate, it took several minutes to walk through.

"Get lost, go back to your countryside doghouse." A servant forcefully pushed Shen Lang forward.

Shen Lang stumbled and walked out of the Xu family's gate.

"Bang!" The gate behind him was forcefully shut.

Looking up at the sky, the full moon was already high in the night sky.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Lang found the direction of his home in his memory and walked towards the northwest.

It's a good forty miles from here to his home, and it's already late at night.

After walking a few hundred meters, Shen Lang couldn't help but look back at the Xu family's mansion.

He will seek revenge, and it will be soon, within three days!

And next, his revenge will be continuous, from morning till night.

...

Xu Qianqian stood at the highest point of the pavilion, watching Shen Lang's departing figure.

"This kid is lucky." Came the voice of a middle-aged man behind her, he was the head of the Xu family, Xu Guangyun, who had built up the family's vast fortune.

"Father, we were too blatant today." Xu Qianqian frowned. "It's damaging to my reputation."

"There's no other way." Xu Guangyun said, "Young Master Zhang Jin must see this scene. Our Xu family's development to this point requires a powerful backer, and Young Master Zhang Jin is the best match for our family. Keeping him happy is the most important thing, as for our family's reputation, it doesn't matter."

"Okay." Xu Qianqian replied.

"Besides, this idiot Shen Lang is as honest as they come, he won't speak out of turn when he goes back." Xu Guangyun said, "Of course, if he dares to speak out of turn, his family might suffer."

Xu Qianqian frowned again, feeling that her father shouldn't have said such things.

...

The night was quiet, the moonlight bright and hazy, Shen Lang hurried back home through the night, with the sound of insects chirping all the way.

After walking for about ten miles, suddenly several figures blocked his path. Five armed warriors surrounded him, three in front and two behind.

It was desolate and remote, with no signs of human habitation.

"Master Shen, come with us."

A cloth was tied over his mouth, preventing him from speaking, and another cloth was tied over his eyes.

Then, the five men led Shen Lang through the dense forest, twisting and turning for about fifteen minutes.

After a while, Shen Lang was brought to a stop at a place.

Someone untied the cloth from Shen Lang's eyes, revealing a chaotic graveyard.

There were a total of eight people, all holding knives.

Four of them were digging a very long and deep pit.

"Leader, the pit is ready."

"Go ahead!" A hoarse voice sounded, "Bring Master Shen into the pit, then fill it with soil. Remember to light candles and burn incense afterwards, so that Master Shen doesn't leave too desolately."

They were going to bury Shen Lang alive!

Several people were about to kill him and bury him in the pit!

How could a handsome man like Shen Lang withstand these nine strong men? He was undoubtedly facing certain death!

"Wait!" Shen Lang coldly shouted, "Leader Tian, your days are numbered!"

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