Xia Ru Garners a Bad Reputation

"Who are you, and why are you inquiring about Xia Ru?" 

Wen Shu was caught off guard. 

At his age, if he directly claimed to be Xia Ru's boyfriend, these people would surely look down on him. 

So, he had to fabricate a lie: "Xia Ru currently works at a factory under my management. She had a conflict with a female employee there, and I want to understand Xia Ru's usual behavior to decide whether or not to terminate her employment."

Wen Shu appeared to be well-off, and this explanation immediately convinced the two women.

They began to share stories about Xia Ru's romantic escapades in the village.

For instance, they mentioned a strange illness she had contracted with Liu Shi, which was only resolved by Xia Wan washing her body with feces.

Hearing this, Wen Shu's expression soured, but the women were oblivious to his change in demeanor as they continued.