HCB Chapter 457 I will absolutely not let you sell yourself for Wu Yuan.
Chapter 457 I will absolutely not let you sell yourself for Wu Yuan.
"I think he's out of his mind. He even told me to grow old with Jiang Qinshui. He's really blind. My hair is already white enough."
Old Lu said irritably, reaching out to pick up Wu Yuan, who had been making a fuss.
Xu Yiyi scooped up the wontons with a spoon, without asking Lao Lu whether he liked Jiang Qinshui.
Given Lao Lu's personality, if he really likes it...
They had already taken action when they learned that Jiang Qinshui was now alone.
Instead of waiting for others to matchmake us up, like we are now.
However, she had one question.
Xu Yi thought for a moment: "The doctor you said you were going to bring me to see wouldn't be Jiang Qinshui, would it?"
"No, that's not it." Old Lu raised an eyebrow and moved the slightly cooled fish porridge over to the child.
"However, it has something to do with Jiang Qinshui." As he spoke, Lao Lu used a spoon to feed Wu Yuan porridge. The porridge was very thick, and the spoon was too big, so the porridge ended up sticking to Wu Yuan's face, making him look like he had eaten shit.
Xu Yi looked up, and Lao Lu smiled.
"You're not going to tell me that man is Jiang Qinshui's father?"
This time, Lao Lu didn't dare to say anything.
With a bang, Xu Yiyi put down her spoon.
"How old are you?"
Xu Yiyi crossed her arms and looked at him with a puzzled expression.
Forty-six.
Old Lu didn't understand why she would ask that question, but seeing that she didn't seem angry, he obediently answered.
"Then Jiang Qinshui's father must be very old, right? Is he still alive?"
The main reason is that people in ancient times did not live long, and Lao Lu has not returned for so many years.
They didn't even know if the person was still there, yet the two of them recklessly ran over.
"Of course he's here! The old man is in good health, he can eat and drink well, and his hearing and eyesight are still sharp. He's at the prime of his life."
Old Lu nodded affirmatively.
Xu Yiyi then picked up her spoon again and asked, "You broke off your engagement with that girl, but things didn't turn sour? If we go to her house tomorrow, we won't be kicked out, will we?"
Old Lu paused for a moment: "It's not that bad, the old man is a reasonable person."
His voice was somewhat weak as he spoke.
Upon hearing this, Xu Yiyi shook her head helplessly.
After finishing the wontons in a few bites, he took Wu Yuan back.
The child smacked his lips as he ate the fish, feeling very happy.
On the contrary, Lao Lu was not as relaxed as before. He remained silent for a while before getting up and walking out.
When I came back, I was carrying a can of milk.
"I asked someone to buy this for me. I'll take it back so that Wu Yuan can drink it when he gets hungry at night."
Old Lu spoke listlessly.
Xu Yi glanced at him and felt that his disappointment was somewhat unfounded.
After thinking for a moment, he quickly said, "It's not a big deal if they don't let you in. I can always find another doctor, or if all else fails, there's always Old Wu. He will never make you sell yourself for Wu Yuan."
Upon hearing this, Lao Lu rolled his eyes at her.
"What do you mean by selling yourself? Young women can say anything, but with my current appearance, it's no wonder no one would even look at me."
Old Lu said nonchalantly, "In order to escape the government's wanted notice, I am no longer the handsome young man I used to be."
Living like a beggar, people would rather look down on you than live like that.
"Then why do you look so dejected?" Xu Yiyi asked.
Old Lu sighed: "I just feel a bit useless. I brought you and Wu Yuan to the prefectural city with great enthusiasm, but the result may not be as expected."
The thought that Wu Yuan might be refused treatment by Jiang Bujin because of him made him feel uneasy.
When Xu Yi heard the reason, she looked like she had seen a ghost.
"This is really not like you."
Xu Yiyi took out a handkerchief and wiped the porridge off Wu Yuan's face. She stood up and said, "Why think so much? It hasn't happened yet, so there's no use worrying."
As she spoke, she carried Wu Yuan out of the stall.
"Besides, Gouyuan is in good spirits and may be able to speak again in a few days."
Xu Yiyi thought optimistically.
Old Lu, carrying the jar, followed behind her and disappeared into the crowd.
……
The next morning, as soon as the morning light shone through the thin gauze of the window, Xu Yiyi woke up leisurely.
She rubbed her eyes, still a little sleepy, and just as she covered Wu Yuan with the blanket, the child woke up.
Immediately afterwards, light but hurried footsteps could be heard outside the door.
There was a knock on the door, and the child quickly got up.
"You're awake? I bought some fresh milk for Wuyuan, it's still warm, I left it by the door..."
The words had barely left his mouth when the footsteps outside the door quickly faded into the distance.
Xu Yiyi was a little confused, so she rubbed her face to clear her mind.
Wu Yuan stared at her blankly, sitting next to her and pointing to the door several times.
"Grandpa Lu bought you milk."
Xu Yi nodded, put on her coat, walked to the door, and carefully opened it a crack.
Sure enough, a rough earthenware jar sat steadily on the wooden floor by the door, with wisps of white steam rising from the edge of the lid.
She bent down and carried the jar inside. It felt heavy in her hand, and the warmth seeped through the ceramic wall to her palm, bringing a sense of comfort.
Looking at the steaming can of milk, Xu Yiyi felt a warmth in her heart, and also a bit amused.
Old Lu is usually careless and unreliable, but sometimes he is very meticulous.
"Don't get down!"
Xu Yiyi turned around and went back into the house, just in time to see Wu Yuan's little feet, which seemed eager to reach out to the ground.
Startled, she quickly went over and threw him back onto the bedding.
His shoulders were shrugging, and I thought he was crying from fright, but when he turned over, I found that he was laughing happily.
After laughing for a couple of seconds, the child stretched his chubby little feet out to the edge of the bed.
She understood and played with the child for a while.
……
As Xu Yiyi carried Wu Yuan out of the inn, they happened to run into the rising sun.
The little one had just finished a big bowl of hot milk and was very satisfied. His little tummy was round and full. He was now lying obediently on his older sister's shoulder, his bright black eyes squinting in the golden-red morning light, like two cute little crescent moons.
The streets, after a night's sleep, came alive again in the early morning.
Xu Yiyi and Lao Lu hastily drank a couple of mouthfuls of hot porridge at a stall near the inn entrance, which served as their breakfast.
"Let's go." Old Lu tossed down a few copper coins and gestured in a direction to Xu Yiyi.
"Are we going to the clinic?"
Xu Yiyi quickly stepped forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with Lao Lu.
"Grandpa Jiang no longer lives in the city, so we need to head out of the city now." Old Lu shook his head and glanced sideways at Xu Yiyi, who was holding the little dumpling.
His eyebrows immediately furrowed into a long, worm-like shape.
"It's quite a long way to go, how about we rent a donkey cart?"
Old Lu glanced around and said, "Wait here."
A short while later, he returned in a slightly worn donkey cart. The cart was covered with some dry grass, and although it looked simple, it was still a means of transportation.
"Leave the city."
Old Lu spoke succinctly, jumping onto the carriage shaft first and pulling Xu Yiyi up with his hand.
The donkey cart creaked and groaned as it started moving, its hooves clattering. It wasn't fast, but it was much easier than walking.
Wu Yuan nestled in her arms, his little hand trembling as he reached out.
The donkey brayed, which amused him so much that he quickly withdrew his hand.
Old Lu drove his donkey cart through the increasingly bustling streets, past the throngs of people hawking their wares, and headed towards the city gate.