After Xu Shiqiu finished speaking, he led Dong Shu out of the shabby house.
Seeing him leave just like that, Shi Yuan called out to his back: "Third Young Master, you …."
"Mister Shi, I'll come pick you up tomorrow." Cui Hua interrupted Shi Yuan and continued after seeing that he had finished speaking: "It's good enough for you and Madam to pack up some things that you need. The rest, Xu Family will be ready." After saying this, Cui Hua nodded towards Shi Yuan and the Zhu Clan, then chased after Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu as she walked out in large strides.
"Husband, this …"
"It's fine, don't worry." Before the Zhu Family's worries could be said out loud, Shi Yuan had already guessed her thoughts. He hurriedly opened his mouth to console her, and then he said, "Xu Family's reputation is not bad, you don't have to worry. Maybe I can find a good host house this time. Just now, I only wanted to confirm this with Third Young Master, but I didn't expect that he would be so straightforward. "
The moment Shi Yuan saw the Zhu Clan's words, he heard the woman who was fighting for the door at the same time as the Zhu Clan suddenly raised it and said: "Aiyo, young master, this house is really unlucky. Something will happen every time during the exam.
As soon as the woman's voice fell, Madam Zhu immediately rushed out of the room with red eyes. She looked at her and explained loudly, "Nonsense, it's just that my husband's luck isn't good. The previous incident at the main house has nothing to do with my husband.
Lady Yan, your family's Dalang and Erlang are also following my husband's lead. I will also introduce you to the matter of washing up, but isn't your family also fine? "
After Lady Zhu saw that the woman had finished speaking, she anxiously looked towards Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu, "Young Master, please do not believe what she has said. She said it because she didn't do a clean laundry, and because the people who used to look for her starched clothes are looking for me now, they hate me. " Madam Zhu's voice became softer and softer, afraid that she would cause Xu Shiqiu displeasure. She was also worried that her husband would lose the job.
Xu Shiqiu was actually quite calm, after all, he had already thought of it before. Shi Yuan was indeed unlucky, but compared to him, it really wasn't much.
Because he was thinking like this, he did not speak for a while.
Only, Xu Shiqiu didn't feel anything in his heart. When Dong Shu, who was standing beside him heard these words, she instantly thought of her own husband.
"You're such a nosy woman." Dong Shu held onto her dignity, and after seeing that the woman had finished speaking, she saw that everyone was looking at him, so she continued unhurriedly: "Today, the one who invited others was my master. Regardless of what Master Shi is like, since my master decided to invite him, then he must have something that my master is satisfied with. As for the matter you mentioned just now, we already knew it before we came here.
But it's rude of you to stop us from leaving. He even said these words to us. If I remember correctly, when Madam Shi mentioned that your two sons learned how to read from Mister Shi?
They all say, 'A master for one day is a father for a lifetime'. I really wonder what your two sons would think of you if they knew what you had done today. "
Only after Dong Shu opened her mouth did Shi Yuan and the Zhu Clan realize that Lady Yan, in order to destroy Shi Yuan's errand, had actually stopped Xu Shiqiu from leaving.
"Lady Yan, it's good that you're angry at me. Why did you stop the young master and Madam from letting them go?" "When your husband comes back, I'll definitely have a good chat with him. Your family couldn't pay the rent last month, so I lent it to him." After Shi Yuan saw Lady Yan had finished speaking, he hurriedly looked towards Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu and said, "Third Young Master, Madam, I apologize for the two of you."
"Nothing." Xu Shiqiu looked at Shi Yuan who had finished speaking, thought for a while and said: "Yuanhang, having a kind heart is a good thing, but that depends on who." After saying that, Xu Shiqiu looked at Cui Hua, and when Cui Hua directly pulled Lady Yan away, she held Dong Shu's hand and left the place without looking back.
Xu Shiqiu understood that the reason Young Girl had spoken up so emotionally was definitely because he was thinking of him.
She was feeling sorry for him, afraid that he would think of her.
Xu Shiqiu thought about all these in his heart. Wait until he was inside the Mule Cart, he would directly hug Dong Shu.
"My wife, did you think of me just now?" After Xu Shiqiu finished speaking in a low voice next to Dong Shu's ears, he did not wait for Dong Shu's reply before continuing, "My wife, before this, I really did mind hearing people talk about this sort of thing, but ever since I married you, I have not minded it at all."
However, Xu Shiqiu's sincere words caused Dong Shu's heart to ache. She raised his head and kissed Xu Shiqiu on the lips before speaking, "Husband, I did indeed think of you just now. "I wasn't by your side before, so I couldn't protect you. If someone mentions this matter in front of us again in the future, I will definitely protect you."
Dong Shu was serious, and even Xu Shiqiu, who heard her words, was momentarily moved, not knowing what to say.
In the end, it was Cui Hua who wanted to get on the Mule Cart, which was why Dong Shu and Xu Shiqiu didn't bring up this matter again.
However, the moment Cui Hua sat on the Mule Cart, he looked at Xu Shiqiu and asked uncomprehendingly, "Third Young Master, can you have this servant investigate an Elementary Scholar who meets your requirements? servant has clearly asked about the three of you, why did you choose Mister Shi instead of asking around? "
Xu Shiqiu did not expect that Cui Hua would react so quickly. He looked at her, and then replied loudly: "I am the main house, and you are a servant. In the future, I will have many more things to do. If I still need to confirm everything that I have done, then what is the purpose of me bringing up a group of servants?
This time, I will directly choose Shi Yuan to fly, other than the fact that he and his old wife never leave each other, the most important thing is that this will also be a test for you. "
Xu Shiqiu's words were not only meant for Cui Hua, even Xu Jun and Xu Jie who were sitting on the carriage could hear him, and he was also saying this to the brothers.
Seeing Cui Hua frowning and deep in thought, Xu Jun and Xu Jie who was on the carriage did not say a word, and did not bring up the matter again, but looked at Dong Shu and said: "It's good to enter the town, let your husband take a walk, the scenery in the town is not many, but it is different from Xiahe Village."
"Yeah, I've been to town once since I was a child, and this is the second time." Dong Shu said as she looked outside.
Seeing her actions, Xu Shiqiu immediately lifted the curtain of the Mule Cart, allowing her to see it more clearly.
Due to Xu Shiqiu's pampering, Dong Shu finally had a chance to see the scenery different from her Xiahe Village.
She saw the bun house that Cousin had told her about, the rouge shop that did not have a good price, and the restaurant that Cousin had worked in before.
Dong Shu watched very seriously while Xu Shiqiu also watched in fascination.
Xu Shiqiu felt that every single expression on his own Young Girl's face was exceptionally enticing. From the expression on his own Young Girl's face, he could even guess what she had seen.
Just when Xu Shiqiu smelled the fragrance of the food and wanted to ask Dong Shu if he was hungry, he suddenly discovered a person that should not have appeared in the town out of the corner of his eyes.
"Third Brother, Fourth Brother, you two move the Mule Cart closer to that restaurant." After Xu Shiqiu said this to Xu Jun who was driving the Mule Cart, he looked at Dong Shu who was beside him and consoled him, "My wife, I'm afraid that I won't be able to accompany you to stroll around anymore today."
At first, Dong Shu was still a little confused about what was going on with Xu Shiqiu, but when the Mule Cart approached the restaurant, Xu Shiqiu looked outside and called out to a young man who was surrounded by four robust men: "Shuo'er, why are you here?"
Perhaps the young man who stood beside the Mule Cart did not expect to hear such a familiar voice. After trembling in fear, he turned to look at the Mule Cart who had made such a sound.
"Third Uncle, why are you out!" After Ye Shuo said this in surprise, his originally proud, rooster like shoulders immediately drooped down. He glanced at Xu Shiqiu, then replied unwillingly: "Yes mother, Mother told me to come find Third Uncle, it was just that I just arrived at the coastal town last night, and was originally prepared to play Xiahe Village for two days before meeting my grandmother and Third Uncle. Who would have known that I would meet Third Uncle here today?"
After saying this, Ye Shuo looked at Xu Shiqiu and asked again, "So Third Uncle, why are you out today?"
Ye Shuo looked at the moment Xu Shiqiu had finished speaking, and the four able-bodied men who had surrounded Ye Shuo earlier had also arrived beside the Mule Cart. They cupped their fists towards Xu Shiqiu and said in unison, "Third Young Master."
Only after recognizing that these four men were military personnel that his father had specially selected when his sister had gotten married did Xu Shiqiu finally believe that Ye Shuo had listened to his sister's life and came to find him.
However …
"Ye Shuo, since your mother told you to come find me, why are you still thinking of playing around in the town for a few days?" Xu Shiqiu looked at Ye Shuo who asked this, and saw that he was avoiding his gaze, so he hurriedly continued: "Come up to the Mule Cart s, first come with me to pay respects to your grandmother."
After saying this to Ye Shuo, Xu Shiqiu then looked towards the oldest of the four men and said: "I'll have to trouble you to pack up Shuo'er's bow and bring it along with you to the Xiahe Village."
"Don't worry, Third Young Master." After the man saw Xu Shiqiu reply, he looked towards the two men behind him and said: "You two follow to 'protect' Second Master."
"Puchi." The moment the man's voice fell, Dong Shu, who was sitting inside the Mule Cart, could not hold back and laughed out loud.
Hearing the laughter, Ye Shuo's eyes suddenly lit up, he extended his head and looked towards the Mule Cart.
Seeing his disrespectful actions, Xu Shiqiu immediately snorted coldly: "Hmph, why aren't you moving when I told you to get on the car? Do you want me to invite you over?"
Upon hearing Xu Shiqiu's words, how could Ye Shuo dare to delay any further. Not only did he not care about the man who had to 'protect' him, he also did not dare say much as he climbed onto the Mule Cart.
The Mule Cart was not big, it was fine to be seated on Xu Shiqiu, Dong Shu and Cui Hua, but now that Ye Shuo had entered, it was a little crowded, and in the end Cui Hua could only come out of the Mule Cart and sit on the carriage. As for Xu Jun and Xu Jie, the two brothers could only get off the car and talk to the two men beside the Mule Cart.
Dong Shu could guess from the conversation between Xu Shiqiu and Xu Shiqiu that he was his sister's son, but when Ye Shuo sat on the Mule Cart, he did not look like Xu Shiqiu at all.
If one were to say how much his nephew resembled his uncle, why didn't Ye Shuo resemble his three uncles?