"Miss, those people just now… should we inform President Lin about this?" Secretary Wu asked respectfully.
Secretary Wu knew Xia You's identity. When Lin Siyi had investigated Xia You's background, the information had passed through Secretary Wu's office.
Xia You walked leisurely ahead, her mood seemingly completely unaffected by what had just happened.
"No need. My own affairs don't need to be specially reported to Aunt Lin."
She should have checked the almanac before going out today—otherwise she wouldn't have run into such bad luck just from shopping.
Xia Shu and Xia Mu, the twins, were closest in age to Xia Xing, so they were also the ones who interacted with her most frequently.
And this pair of twins had a massive fan following both at school and online.
The younger brother, Xia Mu, was a professional esports player, so he had a hot temper and a sharp tongue.
During Xia You's three years in the Xia family, Xia Mu had contributed the most verbal abuse.
The older brother, Xia Shu, was still in school but had already been signed by an entertainment agency. Before even officially debuting, he had already released his own records, and online he was hailed as a future superstar.
As for the eldest brother, Xia Jingzhou, he had already graced the cover of a finance magazine at a young age and had become the youngest and wealthiest CEO in Z City.
The second brother, Xia Zhiwen, was also a highly renowned lawyer in the industry, widely sought after.
As for Xia Xing, in order to make herself the envy of everyone and satisfy her intense vanity, she had bought numerous promotional articles praising her four brothers, then crowned them with the title of "crazy sister-spoilers," making herself the precious darling held in the palms of her four brothers' hands.
"How strange," Secretary Wu couldn't help but voice his curiosity. "Miss, may I ask a question?"
Xia You was unusually patient. "What question?"
Secretary Wu: "Clearly you are the true daughter of the Xia family, and those two should be your biological brothers. Why…"
Xia You smiled. "Why are they so outrageously biased?"
Secretary Wu nodded.
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would have found it hard to believe this was the difference in treatment between a biological sister and a non-biological sister.
A careless arc curled at the corner of Xia You's lips. "Maybe there's some deep-seated grudge."
Secretary Wu frowned slightly. Though puzzled, he didn't press further, knowing when to stop.
Xia You suddenly asked, "Do you know where there's a pharmacy around here? Preferably a traditional Chinese medicine shop."
Secretary Wu thought for a moment. "There's a Tongrentang nearby that specializes in Chinese herbal medicine."
"Take me there."
Xia You needed some Chinese herbs to regulate her body. Over the past two years in prison, she had actually been using both internal and external methods to restore her body and complexion to normal levels.
But compared to her previous life, her physical condition and skill level still fell far short, so she needed to continue treatment.
Besides that, she also needed a source of income.
"Are you here for a consultation or to fill a prescription?"
Xia You directly rattled off a string of herbal names: "Ginseng, rhubarb, ginger, Indian aster, corydalis, pearl powder, cinnabar… give me one liang of each."
After hearing the dozens of herb names, the clerk was dizzy. "Wait, sis, are you stocking up inventory here?"
Xia You: "How did you know I'm stocking up?"
Clerk: "…" He carefully studied Xia You to see if she was unwell, then began filling the prescription with a face that practically screamed "crazy."
Secretary Wu hadn't expected Xia You to buy every single herb either. Seeing the strange looks people around them were giving, Secretary Wu touched his nose.
Can Miss Xia ever do anything without making such a scene…
On the way back after stocking up, Xia You suddenly heard someone call her name.
"Xia You?"
A middle-aged woman clutching a cloth bag hurried over.
"Xia You, it really is you! You're out of prison?"
Xia You looked at her indifferently. "Can I help you?"
The woman had sallow, dark skin and a face full of mercenary cunning. "Since you're out, behave yourself. You got what you deserved. Good thing it didn't affect my real daughter, or I wouldn't have let you off!"
She sized up Xia You, puzzled. Strange—after two years in prison, she looked even more spirited and beautiful than before.
Xia You used to always look lifeless, but now her complexion was rosy and glowing. Even without makeup, she looked like a celebrity.
Secretary Wu frowned. What kind of riffraff was this now?
"You're back at the Xia family now, right?" She noticed someone was even carrying bags for her. "Looks like you're doing pretty well…"
A sharp glint flashed in her eyes as she stepped forward two more paces. "Since you're doing well, you must not be short on money, right? Your younger brother didn't get into high school and had to go to a private school that costs a fortune. You don't need much money anyway, so why not use it to support your brother's education."
Xia You frowned. "Ma'am, does it have anything to do with you whether I have money or not? If your son needs school fees, go ask your real daughter. Why come to me? Are you sick or something?"