Chu Er was here to open up new land, which left Ma Wu at a loss for how to continue.
"Miss Chu, don't joke. If you really want to open up wasteland, just go by yourself. We can't afford to pay you a reward."
Chu Er's expression remained earnest, and her tone was very serious. "Young Master Wu, I'm not joking. I don't want your reward money. If I open up the land, it will all belong to Li Qi, as a way of repaying him."
Chu Huaiyuan has truly changed, Ma Wu thought. She had become someone that made him feel somewhat awkward, hesitating even to crack a joke with her.
Chu Er continued, "Young Master Wu, I'm not very familiar with the area you're planning to open up. Could you tell me about it? If it's too much trouble, never mind; I'll ask someone else."
What was that supposed to mean? Ma Wu made a welcoming gesture. "Miss Chu, please come inside."
Chu Er followed Ma Wu into the Xiaoyao Lodge, and a man dressed in a gray-white coat followed them silently.
