Lin Residence.
Xiao Xue, leading two servants, briskly went to greet the guests.
Her mind was preoccupied, though.
"The young mistress has been in Qingyang City for over half a year now. Though she has managed the Shengyao Business Firm and Precious Pharmacy very successfully and has established a reputation with force, she has rarely interacted with the local families."
"On one hand, the Lin Family, being newcomers, naturally do not fit in with these local magnates, and there are some conflicts of interest. On the other hand, the young mistress has not gained their significant attention. People like Tian Shouyi only thought to summon her for battle when the Red Lotus Bandits were besieging the city."
It's sad when you think about it.
Ostracized and targeted on regular days.
When needed, they call upon Lin Huaiyu to charge into battle as cannon fodder.
A small favor would suffice.
No matter how you look at it, this isn't a sustainable path for long-term development.