Chapter 136: A Big Business
Yu Wan opened the brocade pouch and could not help but be disappointed when she saw the thing inside.
“What a big iron bead.” Bai Tang came over and took the iron bead from Yu Wan’s hand. The bead was heavy, about the size of a baby’s fist, and had irregular patterns. Other than that, there was nothing special. “What’s this for? Did you buy it for your brother to play with?”
It didn’t look like a tool, nor did it look like a weapon. A toy…? Yu Wan touched her chin. Which child was so strong? For such a lousy thing, the Thousand Possibilities Pavilion wanted to kill her, and Yu Zigui forced her down the cliff?
Yu Wan couldn’t tell Bai Tang the truth, so she followed Bai Tang’s guess and said that it was for Little Bruiser. Bai Tang nodded and returned the iron bead to Yu Wan without much interest.
Yu Wan put away the bead. She did not recognize what this was, but there should be someone who knew what it was. For example… Yan Jiuchao?
!!
After Yu Wan decided to send Miss Bai away, she showed the iron bead to Yan Jiuchao. It would be best if she could give it to him if he wanted it. No one should dare to come and court death with the strength of the Yan Manor.
Yu Wan, who had found a way out for herself, felt her heart light up. She put the iron bead back into the brocade pouch, but suddenly, her fingers felt numb.
“Hiss—” Yu Wan gasped.
“What’s wrong?” Bai Tang asked.
Yu Wan looked at her fingertips and then at the iron ball in her hand. She shook her head. “It’s nothing. I sc.r.a.ped it.”
Bai Tang grabbed her hand and looked at it carefully. After confirming that there were no wounds, she was relieved. “Alright, I’ve given you the item. I should take my leave.”
“Miss Bai! Miss Bai!” Aunt walked over with a large basket. “Thank you for today. There’s nothing good at home. There are pickled vegetables inside, as well as snacks made by Little Feng’s father. Don’t mind them.”
“How can I accept this?” Bai Tang refused.
Aunt stuffed the basket into her hand. “I know that you rich people don’t lack this bit of food, but Little Feng’s father’s culinary skills are very good. He was a chef in the Capital, and all the officials and masters like to eat his food!”
Uncle and Aunt had been married for more than twenty years, but he had never been praised by her like this. He was overjoyed, completely unaware that Aunt was only worried that Bai Tang would reject their thank you gift.
Bai Tang could not refuse and could only accept it with a smile.
Yu Wan sent Bai Tang to the village entrance. When she went out, Yu Feng was squatting at the door, tirelessly educating his little sister who had caused trouble.
“It’s not Sister-in-law,” Yu Feng said solemnly.
“Sister-in-law,” said Little Zhenzhen as she ate the candy.
“…”
Yu Feng was about to go crazy. After teaching for so long, why couldn’t she change her tune?
Yu Feng decided to change his words. “It’s not Sister-in-law, it’s Miss Bai.”
Little Zhenzhen: “Miss Bai.”
This girl was just like that little parrot. She really only learned the last few words.
Yu Feng heaved a sigh of relief. At this moment, Yu Wan and Bai Tang came out.
Yu Wan looked at Yu Feng and said, “Big Brother, Miss Bai is leaving.”
Yu Feng held Little Zhenzhen’s hand and turned around. He wanted Zhenzhen to call her Miss Bai, but he was nervous and said the opposite. “Zhenzhen, Sister-in-law is leaving.”
The confused Little Zhenzhen: “…”
Miss Bai, who was even more confused than Zhenzhen: “…”
Yu Wan, who was almost out of breath from laughing, thought, Big Brother, can we not be so anxious?
Yu Feng was simply too ashamed to face anyone. He didn’t want his sister too. He lowered his head and rushed into the house, but he b.u.mped into the door frame with a bang. His head instantly swelled up.
“How can you hit the wall when there’s such a big door open? Are you blind?!”
“Aiya, my beans!”
“My vegetables!”
“Eggs!”
“You little b.a.s.t.a.r.d!”
In the house, Yu Feng, who was in a panic, knocked everything into a mess. Aunt picked up the broom.
Yu Feng never expected that after living for twenty years, the first beating he received would actually be today.
Yu Song had always been the one getting beaten up. Yu Feng had always obediently watched the battle from the side, but today, the tables had finally turned. Yu Song was in a good mood. He ate radish and walked with the footsteps of a person who didn’t recognize his own family. He went to watch the battle in high spirits, but in the end, he was also beaten up badly.
Yu Song, who couldn’t avoid being beaten up no matter what: “…”
What did I do wrong!
… .
Even when they got into the carriage, Bai Tang was still laughing uncontrollably.
Yu Wan thought of her two brothers’ misfortune and couldn’t help but hold her forehead. “We’ve let Miss Bai see such embarra.s.sment.”
Bai Tang stopped laughing and revealed a yearning expression. “How could that be? I’m envious.”
Yu Wan knew Bai Tang. Her father had few children and only had one son and one daughter. They were not even born from the same mother. That stepmother was tricky and always targeted Bai Tang. How close could Bai Tang be to her half-brother?
At the thought of this, Yu Wan felt that she was quite pitiful. No matter how much money she had, it would still be cold. No matter how big the house was, it would still be empty. Old Master Bai would always be biased. She had secretly been bullied by her stepmother and younger brother.
From time to time, Aunt’s curses and the brothers’ screams could be heard from the old residence. A trace of envy and loneliness flashed across Bai Tang’s eyes.
This Bai Tang made Yu Wan want to pack her up and bring her home.
Yu Wan looked at Bai Tang and smiled. “My family likes Miss Bai very much. If Miss Bai doesn’t mind, come and visit often.”
“Okay.” Bai Tang nodded and said goodbye to Yu Wan. She put down the curtain and left.
… .
As soon as Bai Tang left, another carriage arrived. It was actually a carriage with two horses!
“Aiya, who is it?”
“Are they here for our village?”
“Look, look! It’s coming!”
The aunties and daughters-in-laws who were squatting by the well to wash their clothes looked at the carriage curiously. The coachman did not stop at all and drove the carriage straight to the entrance of the Yu Family’s old residence.
“Miss Yu! Are you there?”
It was Master Xiao Wu, whom she had not seen for many days. He lifted the curtain and jumped down with might.
The screams and curses in the room stopped.
Yu Wan walked over in amus.e.m.e.nt. “Master Wu, I’m here.” She watched the carriage head towards the old residence and guessed that it was looking for her. However, she did not guess that it was Master Xiao Wu.
Ever since he submitted to the stinky tofu, Master Xiao Wu’s att.i.tude towards Yu Wan had changed.
“Miss Yu, how have you been?” Master Xiao Wu greeted her politely. He was glowing. Yu Wan guessed that it was definitely not a bad thing to look for her.
As expected, Master Xiao Wu said heartily, “I’m here today to introduce you to a big business!”
With that, he looked at the carriage. “Big Brother Qin, come down. We’ve arrived at Miss Yu’s house!”