eurekapd Chapter 38 This vengeful seed is practically begging to come!
Chapter 38 This vengeful seed is practically begging to come!
At this moment, Grandpa Fu had already brought Niannian into a courtyard house.
In the late autumn courtyard, fallen leaves danced like golden butterflies, fluttering down with the autumn wind and covering the entire courtyard.
Niannian skipped and hopped across the fallen leaves, making a soft rustling sound under her feet, like the sound of an ancient zither, which mingled with the sound of the wind to create a beautiful symphony.
Wow, this is so much fun!
However, Grandpa said that we should behave well later so that we can earn something good for Brother Yun Jing!
The entire courtyard is filled with a subtle poetic atmosphere, which is intoxicating.
In this tranquil atmosphere, a ray of warm sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves, illuminating a corner of the courtyard.
An elderly woman with snow-white hair sat quietly in a rocking chair in the courtyard, enjoying this rare moment of leisure.
He is Xu Junyan. Although his back is bent, his eyes are still firm and resolute.
Xu Junyan spoke calmly, "Old Fu, how have you been?" His voice was deep and powerful, carrying a sense of composure honed by experience.
As he spoke, he slowly stood up, holding an exquisite cane in his hand, and walked slowly to the tea table next to him to sit down.
His movements were elegant and composed, as if time were insignificant to him.
Grandpa Fu held Niannian's chubby little hand and carefully walked into the courtyard.
He deliberately pulled the precious red jade pendant outwards, afraid that it would be hidden by Nian Nian's collar and unable to show its charm.
He chose to sit opposite Xu Junyan with Niannian, picked up his teacup quite naturally, took a small sip of hot tea, and then slowly put it down.
The delicate aroma of tea filled the air, bringing a sense of freshness and comfort.
Suddenly, Grandpa Fu seemed to remember something, slapped his forehead, and said to himself, "Oh dear, my memory is terrible. Niannian, quickly say hello to Grandpa Xu."
He gently patted Niannian's shoulder, gesturing for her to greet Xu Junyan.
Niannian smiled sweetly and said in a soft, sweet voice, "Hello, Grandpa Xu! Grandpa said he hasn't come to brag to you in a long time, so he came to see you today!"
After saying that, she nervously scratched her cheek, her eyes darting around, as if to say, "Did I say something right?"
It seems that's exactly what Grandpa said in the car just now!
However, at this moment, Xu Junyan's attention was completely drawn to Niannian, or more precisely, to the red jade pendant around Niannian's neck.
His gaze was fixed on the jade pendant, his eyes revealing an indescribable light.
The jade pendant shimmered brilliantly in the sunlight, as if it contained endless mysterious power.
Its color was like a soft ray of dawn, warm and serene, captivating all who beheld it. Xu Junyan's gaze seemed to be deeply drawn to this jade pendant, unable to tear itself away.
Old Master Fu noticed Xu Junyan's unusual behavior and was secretly delighted.
He knew they had successfully caught a big fish this time. Old Master Fu couldn't help but grin wildly, his face beaming with pride.
He deliberately cleared his throat and coughed:
"Cough cough..." Then he shouted loudly, "Old Xu, Old Xu..."
At the same time, he waved his hand in front of Xu Junyan's eyes, trying to get his attention.
Xu Junyan seemed to wake up from a dream, suddenly regaining his senses. A hint of embarrassment flashed across his face as he realized how out of control he had just been.
He scratched his head somewhat awkwardly, chuckled twice at Old Master Fu, and said, "Old Master Fu, you've come all this way to see me, why are you empty-handed?!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his burning gaze uncontrollably drifted towards the red jade pendant that radiated a warm luster.
Meanwhile, Niannian, who was sitting on the marble tea stool, felt uncomfortable under Xu Junyan's intense gaze.
She shifted her small body uneasily, shrank back slightly, and finally simply lay down on the table.
Two short, white legs, as white and tender as lotus roots, began to sway incessantly, as if trying to get rid of this strange feeling.
At this moment, Old Master Fu looked at Xu Junyan with a sincere expression and slowly said:
"Hey! Old Xu! Actually, I called you here today because there's something important I want to discuss with you."
Hearing Old Master Fu's words, Xu Junyan's curiosity was immediately piqued. However, without the allure of the red jade pendant, he became much more sober.
He elegantly picked up a cup of fragrant tea in front of him, first bringing the cup close to his nose, then slowly swirling it back and forth, allowing the refreshing aroma of the tea to fully permeate his nostrils.
Then, he took a small sip of tea, savoring its perfect temperature and mellow, smooth taste.
Xu Junyan frowned and asked impatiently, "What is it? Why are you in such a hurry?"
Grandpa Fu shouted loudly, "Donate medicine to the people in the disaster area!"
The shout made Xu Junyan's ears ring.
He looked puzzled, then asked, "Huh? Which disaster area is it?"
However, Grandpa Fu ignored his question and gently patted Niannian's back, gesturing with his eyes for her to straighten up.
As if receiving a command, Niannian obediently straightened her small body.
Just then, the red jade pendant hanging on Niannian's chest once again caught Xu Junyan's eye, shimmering with a warm light in the sunlight.
The words "I won't donate," which were already on Xu Junyan's lips, suddenly got stuck in his throat as if by magic, and he couldn't utter them no matter what.
He pondered to himself, his gaze shifting back and forth between Old Master Fu and Niannian.
After a moment of silence, Xu Junyan finally couldn't hold back any longer. He waved his hand and said loudly, "Wait... alright, stop trying to trick me! Old Fu, just tell me, how much do you want for the medicine?"
Old Fu had used this trick countless times, but he was the only one who fell for it...
"I want you to give me two cars for free..." Old Master Fu said, gesturing as he spoke...
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The timeline is slowly pushed back to the distant past...
At this moment, Pei Yunjing is busy with relief efforts for the disaster victims.
He specifically instructed the cook to cook fragrant rice, and cleverly paired it with the cooking oil that Niannian had recently fed him, as well as easy-to-store vegetables such as potatoes and onions.
After careful cooking, a hearty stew was presented to everyone.
The disaster victims flocked to the scene, holding steaming bowls of rice in their hands, and wolfed down this rare delicacy.
Their faces beamed with satisfaction; at that moment, food became a warm ray of light in their lives.
However, as everyone devoured their food, Pei Yunjing discovered that the food in the tent was almost gone.
Looks like I'll have to trouble Nian Nian to send over more food tonight!
Just as Pei Yunjing was pondering, he suddenly caught a glimpse of an unusual figure out of the corner of his eye—the furtive Gou Sheng.
Unlike the others who were focused on eating, the man was alone, looking flustered, and quietly moved toward the large water tank reserved for the soldiers.