Just as Chu Liang was about to leave to talk to Manager Cui, a slow-moving elderly man entered the courtyard.2

He wore a coarse linen robe, was hunched over heavily, and had a head of sparse white hair, looking very elderly. His walking pace was frustratingly slow, yet each step exuded an unexpected strength that contradicted the frailty usually associated with old age.0

This seemingly beggar-like elderly man had no reason to be in a courtyard of the Li Family Estate. It was unknown as to how he had managed to slowly make his way into the estate.0

If anyone working for the estate were in the courtyard, they'd find his presence strange. However, there was only a koi fish in the courtyard.2

Fixing her gaze on the peculiar-looking old man, Liu Xiaoyu'er blinked a few times before asking, "Bald old man, did you come to bring me some food?"0

"Hehehe..." The old man emitted a hoarse laugh and gradually raised his head, saying, "Yes, little girl, I can't walk anymore. Can you help me?"2

Without suspecting anything, Liu Xiaoyu'er walked over and offered her assistance,...2