The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

"Haha, maybe he's thanking you for rescuing him from the human traffickers." Yu Sheng laughed.

"Yusheng, do you know why I want to keep you here?" Situ Yaorao looked at Yusheng and asked calmly. Yusheng heard this and glanced at Yunluo who had fallen asleep over there and said, "I don't know."

"I want to open this restaurant. Maybe, like you, I will experience many difficulties. However, before that, there is a biggest enemy. I haven't met them yet." Situ Yaorao said.

"you are right?"

"Ling Yuelou." Situ's voice was not loud, but the man's face changed instantly after hearing it. Looking at Situ Yaorao, he said seriously: "Can I refuse?"

"Why? The woman you love and the woman you trust most have become like this because of the people behind Ling Yuelou. And you are now alone, and even this restaurant no longer belongs to you, because of Ling Yuelou. But you don't even want to see the people over there?" Situ Yaorao found it incredible.

Yu Sheng shook her head upon hearing this and looked at Situ Yaorao and said, "Situ, I respect you and am willing to help you. However, it is better not to touch Ling Yue Tower."

"What do you mean?"

"The master of Ling Yuelou is not easy to mess with. Or should we say, he cannot be messed with." Yu Sheng said.

"Is there anyone in this world that I can't offend? Do you mean to say that this Lingyue Tower was opened by the emperor?" Situ Yaorao sneered.

"That's not the case. But it's even scarier than that." Yu Sheng continued. Situ Yaorao was silent. She looked at the man, as if he was teasing her!

All under heaven belongs to the king, and all the people in the world are his subjects. Now, Yu Sheng actually told her that the owner of Lingyue Tower across the street is even more terrifying than the emperor?

This was the best joke she had ever had since traveling through time!

"Situ, have you ever heard of the Chamber of Commerce Alliance?"

"alliance?"

"Yes, the Chamber of Commerce celebration currently taking place in the capital is being held for the Chamber of Commerce Alliance. The Chamber of Commerce Alliance is jointly organized by prominent merchants from four major countries. And now, the leader of the Chamber of Commerce Alliance is from Mingyue Country. The leader has always been very curious about Lanlin's business.

So they sent the young master of the Chamber of Commerce Alliance, his son. They wanted to see what was so powerful about Lanlin. They had caused the Chamber of Commerce Alliance to repeatedly run into obstacles in Lanlin. And Lingyue Tower was opened by the young master of the Chamber of Commerce Alliance.

"So, this is a transnational thing?" Situ Yaorao sneered.

"Situ, be serious. This Chamber of Commerce Alliance requires the emperors of all countries to show some courtesy. After all, everyone needs money urgently. And what this Chamber of Commerce Alliance lacks the most is money."

"So, I just have to watch them and let them trick me at any time?" Situ Yaorao frowned.

"It can't be helped. After all, this is the current business world. It hasn't even begun yet. Once you become well-known, someone from the Chamber of Commerce Alliance will invite you to join."

"Did you refuse at that time?" Situ Yaorao looked at the man and asked curiously.

Yu Sheng heard this and lowered her eyes. "Well, the Yu family is already a member of the Chamber of Commerce Alliance. If I join the Chamber of Commerce Alliance again, I might be gossiped about and even cause dissatisfaction. Although I have left the Yu family, I will not harm them. Therefore, I rejected the invitation of the Chamber of Commerce Alliance."

"Then, did what happened before happen again?" Situ Yaorao looked at the man and asked softly. Yu Sheng nodded without comment.

"The Chamber of Commerce Alliance won't allow anyone to become more powerful than themselves, nor will they allow any business that isn't affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce to thrive. So, even if they didn't want my place, they'd still try to suppress my Lan Yi Pavilion. And the current situation isn't perfect. At least, if we follow that young master's wishes, this definitely won't be the perfect outcome," Yu Sheng said calmly, frowning. Situ Yaorao nodded, "That's why I suggest at least meeting with the so-called Lingyue Building to understand what they're up to."

"That will only make the people over there angrier. Situ, sometimes you have to be patient. Otherwise, you're doomed to failure. You're a smart person, and I think you should be very clear about the interests involved." The man looked at Situ Yaorao and said lightly. Situ Yaorao heard this and gritted her teeth: "I know, but... even if I know, I still don't want to accept it. What if they come to me later?"

"Then, no need for you to worry, Situ. I'll chase them away for you, even if it means offending them." Yu Sheng's tone was serious, his gaze icy as he spoke of the people in Lingyue Tower. His usual laziness was gone. Yu Sheng disliked trouble, but he was a very shrewd businessman with a clear understanding of the pros and cons. This was also the main reason why, after learning the truth about Lan Yige, he hadn't yet sought revenge for the woman he loved.

However, Situ Yaorao did not like Yu Sheng very much.

Whether it was Qing He or Lan Yi, both women died for him. And he could only stand here, adding to his sorrow, letting the people of Lingyue Tower happily wander about.

"Situ, I know you're unhappy. However, some things can't be done in a day or two, and some things simply can't be done. Because once you do them, you'll lose more. I've already lost the woman I love, and the woman who's devoted to me. If this continues, I'll lose even more. By then, I'll have nothing. I don't want to regret my impulsiveness until that day. It's not that I don't have feelings, but I'm afraid."

Yu Sheng sighed softly, then swayed up the stairs. Situ Yaorao thought for a long time, but ultimately said nothing. After Yu Sheng went upstairs, Yun Luo, who should have been soundly asleep, woke up.

He yawned, looked at Situ Yaorao, and said lazily, "Although that person looks half-dead every day, some of his words are true. No matter what, the Chamber of Commerce Alliance cannot be provoked. It's not like an organization that can be destroyed by the power of an entire country. Besides, you don't have that much power yet."

"Did you hear everything?" Situ Yaorao glanced at the man indifferently and asked with a frown.

"I'm a martial artist with keen hearing, and since you two weren't shy about it, I naturally heard it. But don't worry, I won't say a word."

After Yun Luo finished speaking, he stood up and was about to leave.

"Where are you going?" Situ Yaorao asked hurriedly when she saw Yunluo was about to leave. Yunluo glanced at the woman and smiled, "Of course I'm going to catch the flower thief."

"You say every day that you want to catch the flower thief, but you never catch the flower thief." Situ Yaorao frowned.

"If you help me tonight, maybe we can catch him right away." Yun Luo said lightly.

"Help you? How can I help you?" Situ Yaorao asked puzzledly.

"It's very simple. As long as Miss Situ walks out of this restaurant and goes shopping with me, I believe the flower thief will make a move if I'm not paying attention."

"If that's the case, why didn't you do it earlier?"

"Because I don't want to." Yun Luo sighed softly. He didn't know what he was thinking. However, Situ Yaorao agreed to his request. If the flower thief wasn't eliminated, she would always worry about Lian'er because of this matter. So it was better to eliminate him as soon as possible, as it would be considered to be ridding the people of a harm.

"Let's go." Situ Yaorao looked at the man and said seriously.

Yun Luo looked at Situ Yaorao and shook his head: "Perhaps, after you see him, you will give up on catching him."

The man's voice was so soft, so soft that Situ Yaorao couldn't hear it.

The moon hung high in the sky, a few scattered stars dotting it. It truly lived up to the saying, "The moon is bright and the stars are sparse." Above the willow branches, the moonlight shone brightly, seeming so sacred that one dared not approach.

Situ Yaorao and Yun Luo came to the streets of the capital.

The streets were still brightly lit. Occasionally, some small vendors would hawk their late-night snacks. Situ Yaorao walked silently with the man, not knowing when they would reach their destination.