"A Yue, I'm sorry, it's all my fault, I have burdened you. I knew that Gu Yan wouldn't let me off so easily..."

Xu Qingwan cried until her eyes were red, and no matter how I tried to console her, I couldn't stop her.

The person who spread the rumors has been found, it's Gu Lin's half-brother, Gu Yan.

Yes, why didn't I think of that? Although Gu Lin may be afraid to act recklessly because I have a hold on him, Gu Yan himself is not valued by the Gu family. In other words, he has nothing to fear. Even if the truth comes out, I can hate Gu Lin and him for ruining each other, and he might still benefit from it.

"Qingwan, it's not your fault. Those people are prejudiced against our existence. What have we done wrong? Don't panic, there will be a solution..."

I gently patted her back, but my mind was also in confusion.

What should I do next?

"Shopkeeper, do you have any food?"

A vigorous voice rang in my ears. I raised my head with joy, but saw Fu Xianze walking in with a few brothers.

Another person causing trouble?

"Good luck on your grand opening, of course, I have to come and support."

He smiled and boldly sat at a table by the street.

"These brothers of mine have all come down from the battlefield with me, and their bodies have some health problems. I heard that this restaurant is famous for its medicinal cuisine, so naturally, we have to come and see."

His loud voice quickly attracted a few passersby.

"I never expected General Fu to come here to eat. Is this restaurant really that good?"

"It's rare for a restaurant run by a lady to be like this. Women are no worse than men."

Several random customers cautiously walked in. I quickly focused and greeted everyone to take a seat.

After so many years, Fu Xianze still had some conscience left.

The old Chinese doctor who was in charge of the lobby hurriedly approached and took the pulse of the old soldier who came with Fu Xianze.

"Observing your pulse, there are signs of mental exhaustion. May I ask if you have been having insomnia and restless dreams recently?"

The old soldier nodded hurriedly.

"Those of us who came down from the battlefield all have this condition. We can never sleep well at night. General Fu's condition is even worse. He can't sleep for more than a few hours a day..."

"Lao Mo, stop talking."

Fu Xianze frowned and interrupted him.

I looked thoughtfully at Fu Xianze's cheeks, which were now dark circles. It really looked like he couldn't sleep well.

"Well then, I will give you a prescription for treating insomnia. In addition to taking the medicine regularly, you can also eat some of our restaurant's sleep-promoting medicinal cuisine as a supplement, such as lily and lotus seed lean meat porridge, pine nut stewed pig heart, etc..."

Those old soldiers happily received the prescription and praised the delicious medicinal cuisine.

When it was time to pay, I quietly pulled Fu Xianze to the side.

"Um..."

I lowered my head, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

"Thank you for supporting me today. I won't charge you for this time. Also, I was just speaking nonsense last time, so please don't take it to heart."

He raised an eyebrow and answered with a smirk.

"Even close friends still need to settle accounts. I must collect this money from you. In that case, just call me Big Brother, and I'll come to support you every day."

The feeling of gratitude that had surged in my heart instantly disappeared. I pursed my lips and emotionlessly gave him the amount.

"Twenty-four taels and seventy-seven coins, in cash or by check?"