For instance, He Su owned a restaurant where the pots for cooking were never cleaned, always picked up and used right away, covered with a thick layer of grime; a low-quality waiter even once spat in the food before serving it to the customers due to conflicts with them. Another example was the tailor shop under He Su’s name, which not only sold ready-made clothes but also various brightly colored fabrics. Some of the fabrics, although rough and poorly made, were touted as top-quality silk from Jiangnan. Such rumors were legion and caused a serious blow to He Su’s business. These rumors originated from the shopkeepers who had switched allegiance to Liang Shujun and were eager to show loyalty to their new owner. Led by Shopkeeper Sun, these people would occasionally leak information, which made He Su’s situation even more difficult. the reputation of the businesses under He Su’s name plummeted, and they drew little attention. Even though she waged price wars, lowered the prices of goods at no cost consideration, she was still unable to recover. One day, suddenly, a letter was delivered to Liang Shujun. Upon opening it, Shujun’s glamorously thin lips curled into a wickedly breathtaking smile. The main event was finally about to begin. For several days, Tie Hailan was sullen and moody. Her mood was awful, but since she had declared a "clean break" with He Su, she had said goodbye but hadn’t left Taihang Town. She wasn’t clear about what she truly felt. Was it perhaps a reminiscence of the past, a reflection on those faded memories? Tie Hailan came from a wealthy family, but she hardly had any true friends. She was generous and open-hearted in her ways, but most of her acquaintances were fair-weather friends, good for a meal and some mischief but quick to run at the slightest sign of trouble, as fast as rabbits. Of course, there were also those who flocked to her for her status, her wealth, her family background. However, she was not fond of these people and even felt repulsion towards them. To her, He Su had been a particularly unique presence. Once, while she was traveling for leisure, her showy behavior attracted envy. Leaving a town, she was ambushed by mountain thieves and horse bandits wielding knives. Many of her companions were killed; in panic, she fled headlong. It was a moment of utter despair; no matter how fast she ran, she couldn’t shake off the relentless horse bandits chasing her. Hearing the thieves’ shouts, their reckless laughter, and the extremely bloody cries for killing, she felt very sad and oppressed, thinking her life was about to end there. But then, He Su appeared. It was their first meeting. A total stranger who did not know her extended a helping hand. It was not because of her status, not for her wealth, not for any superficial benefits, but without any ulterior motives. What she offered was pure kindness, which gave her a chance to live. Tie Hailan was not one to be ungrateful, so afterward, she actively sought to repay He Su. However, He Su said that their friendship should be kept simple and straightforward.