In a chaotic world of infrastructure development, a woman's path to survival after being reborn

Su Li didn't know what the man meant by this, why he wanted her to go out with him, and she didn't know that there was another door on the other side of the warehouse. What did this man mean by openly telling her to go out from here?

In that instant, countless possibilities flashed through Su Li's mind. When she stopped and looked at the empty scene around her, she was extremely nervous.

"Young Master, I didn't see anything just now," Su Li said preemptively.

Upon hearing Su Li's words, the man opposite her frowned and then asked, "Who are you, and why are you in the warehouse?"

Hearing this, Su Li muttered to herself, glanced at the man standing opposite her, and said, "I am a maid who helps in the kitchen. I just happened to be in the storeroom today?"

"A coincidence?" the man murmured casually, his expression clearly indicating disbelief in the explanation.

Of course, Su Li's explanation wasn't very convincing, but she couldn't be so foolish as to admit that she went into the warehouse to steal grain, so she could only keep up the act.

Fortunately, the man didn't dwell on her explanation and instead changed his tone, saying, "I can pretend I didn't see anything today, but I need you to do me a favor."

Hearing this, Su Li relaxed a little, then asked nervously, "What kind of help?"

The man glanced at Su Li, as if sizing her up, and then said, "Zhao Zexuan, that's my name. You must know what's been happening in the manor lately, otherwise you wouldn't be in the storeroom. I need you to do me a favor: become my wife!"

Su Li was startled by these words and looked at Zhao Zexuan in disbelief, unable to believe that what she had just heard was true.

Perhaps sensing Su Li's confusion, Zhao Zexuan spoke up again, "I believe you have the same thought now. Perfect, the two of us can be a couple and solve this urgent problem."

Although these words struck a chord with Su Li, who was currently in need of a "husband," the man in front of her didn't seem like a good person, and she was afraid that doing so would only drag her down with him.

“Judging from Young Master Zhao’s appearance and demeanor, he is no ordinary person. Do you really think you’re lacking a wife?” Su Li asked cautiously.

Zhao Zexuan had anticipated Su Li's question, so he quickly replied, "I don't lack wives, but I lack women with courage. I think you fit the bill perfectly!"

Although Su Li regretted her carelessness this time, there was no other solution at the moment. Helpless, Su Li could only say, "I have other options!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zexuan raised an eyebrow, but instead of answering, he asked, "What's your name?"

Now that things have come to this point, Su Li didn't want to be coy anymore and said directly, "Su Li, my name is Su Li. I hope we can cooperate well. Once we leave the manor, we'll have nothing to do with each other."

Zhao Zexuan wasn't surprised by Su Li's words, so he didn't react much at this moment.

Having presumably finished speaking, Su Li was worried that the others in the room would notice if she stayed out too long, so she took the initiative to say, "Have you finished speaking? If you have, I'll be leaving now."

"Three days from now, someone will be looking for you. Just cooperate then." After saying this, Zhao Zexuan cleared the exit behind him.

Su Li nodded after hearing this and walked straight towards the exit without asking any further questions, eager to leave.

After Su Li left for a while, a follower appeared behind Zhao Zexuan and said worriedly, looking in the direction of the exit, "General, are we just going to let that woman leave like this? What if she reveals our secret?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zexuan turned to his attendant and said, "She wouldn't. If she could, she wouldn't be here. I suppose she has the same goal as us."

Upon hearing this, the attendant nodded as if he understood, then respectfully inquired, "General, when will we begin moving the grain from the warehouse?"

"Three days from now, three days from now will be a good time. Don't alert anyone!"

"Yes, I obey!"

Meanwhile, Su Li quietly returned to her room. Listening to the even breathing around her, her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, eased a little, but she was not sleepy at all.

Today's unexpected turn of events was beyond Su Li's expectations. She never imagined that there was another group of people eyeing the Zhang family's granary, and that she had been discovered.

Zhao Zexuan is very strong, this is Su Li's deepest understanding. If Zhao Zexuan had even the slightest intention to kill her, she would probably have a hard time escaping safely today.

Realizing this possibility, Su Li shuddered. She had been careless today and would have to be more cautious in the future.

The vast difference in strength between her and others made Su Li inexplicably uneasy, and at the same time, a sense of powerlessness welled up in her heart. She had no way to refuse Zhao Zexuan's request and could only accept it under duress.

This feeling of inequality was new to Su Li. She felt helpless, but there was no way to break free from it in the short term. She could only convince herself that it wasn't entirely without its advantages.

As her thoughts raced, drowsiness gradually crept in. Before falling asleep, Su Li was still feeling fortunate that she had stockpiled enough food, and that she could simply wait patiently for the next few days.

***

Three days passed in a flash, and everyone in the manor was in a state of panic, worried about their own situation. Su Li was not idle during these three days either; she organized all her things and waited for that person's arrangements.

In the morning, Su Li was tidying up her things in the house when she suddenly heard someone calling her from outside.

Curious, Su Li looked in the direction of the sound and saw a richly dressed old woman standing in the courtyard, while the head of their maids' quarters was holding a small booklet and calling out to people.

Seeing that people were gradually coming out of the courtyard, Su Li understood what was going on and quietly stood in the center of the courtyard, following in everyone's footsteps.

About fifteen minutes later, the steward finally finished announcing the names on the list, checked it again, and found that everyone was present. Then he said to the nanny waiting to the side, "Nanny Li, the maids on the list are all here."

Upon hearing this, the old woman, called Granny Li, finally reacted. She looked intently at Su Li and her group of maids, then nodded slightly and said, "Alright, follow me."

Upon hearing this, the steward quickly smiled and agreed, but out of curiosity, he couldn't help but lean closer and ask, "Granny Li, I wonder why Madam summoned these maids?"

Upon hearing this, Granny Li's face immediately darkened, and she scolded, "Steward Liu, don't interfere with Madam's arrangements or ask any questions."

Upon hearing this, Steward Liu immediately bowed and apologized, saying, "Please don't be angry, Granny Li. I was just being nosy."

Upon hearing this, Granny Li, who had just accepted the silver that Steward Liu had secretly handed her, softened her expression and said, "Isn't it because Madam pities these little maids and is preparing to give them their freedom and arrange marriages for them? This is a stroke of good fortune; these people are truly blessed!"