Chapter 40 Enemies◇

◎ Back to Taohua Village, after a day and night of recuperation, Zhu Xi had recovered a lot. In the morning, he drank a large bowl of porridge with Zhou Luo and the others.

Back to Taohua Village, after a day and a night of rest, Zhu Xi has gotten much better. In the morning, he drank a big bowl of porridge with Zhou Luo and others, and ate a mixed flour bun with pickles. His dizzy head has also improved a lot, and he feels refreshed.

Through the conversation between Zhou Luo and others at the dinner table, Zhu Xi has confirmed that the Zhou family he is in now is the Zhou family of Lord Zhou, but the people living in this family are not all from the same family as Lord Zhou as he thought, but several families living together, and they are all from the same clan.

The young men who lived in the same room with him were not biological brothers, but boys from several families living together. Zhu Xi only knew that Zhou Po and Zhou Luo were biological brothers, that is, grandsons of Lord Zhou.

Then Zhou Jin, who saved him from the pawnshop, and the black girl who gave him the acupuncture were siblings. They also had a younger brother who lived in the same room with him. What was his name? He couldn't remember.

He couldn't even tell which one was which among the others.

But he knew that the reason why several families were living together now was just because they had just arrived in Liaodong and had nowhere to live, and they would move there once their newly built houses were dry.

After a whole morning of observation, Zhu Xi was very sure that Zhou Po and Zhou Luo were the grandsons of Lord Zhou. Although he had not seen their father Zhou Zelin, he heard from Zhou Luo's words that he had taken Zhou Po and several other members of the clan to the town early this morning. But what surprised Zhu Xi was that the Lord Zhou he was worried about never showed up, nor did he hear the Zhou Po brothers mention him.

When Zhu Xi got up today, in order to avoid being recognized by the old scholar, he spent a lot of time and effort. He even walked and talked carefully, trying his best to be different from his original self. As a result, after breakfast, he still didn't see the old scholar.

Didn't the old scholar live with Zhou Po's family? Zhu Xi thought, and it seemed a bit strange. Zhou Zelin was his eldest son, and Zhou Po was his eldest grandson. Logically, the old scholar should be supported by his family, right?

Could he be ill? Why wasn't he coming out of the house? Zhu Xi thought it was possible. The old scholar was already so old. Although he had his father's special care, the long journey from Kyoto to Liaodong was so far away that he would inevitably be exhausted.

But it’s good to be sick!

If he doesn't go out, he won't be noticed, and he won't have to pretend all the time!

Zhu Xi thought happily.

He had decided last night that until his brother found him, he would not go anywhere else and would just stay at Zhou Jin's house.

It is too dangerous to be alone outside. He can't help but feel scared when he thinks about the half month he was lost in the mountains. At that time, he really thought he would die there!

And he almost died. If he hadn't been lucky enough to meet Zhou Jin and his sister, and if that black girl hadn't happened to know medicine, he would probably be dead now.

Not to mention the last time Zhou Jin saved him, although the black girl was annoying, she was also his savior. Without her, he would have been dead by now.

Zhu Xi felt that since the brother and sister had both saved his life and were members of the Zhou clan, they wouldn't harm him. He felt safe living in their home. Besides, wasn't there the old scholar to keep him company?

If he really has problems, he can just ask the old scholar for help.

Although the old scholar was nagging, he was one of the few people who would not harm him. Zhu Xi felt at ease living with him. The old man was a man who would fight his grandfather to the death with his head if he got angry!

Of course, Zhu Xi did not intend to stay with Zhou Jin and his family for free. His Zhu family had always been grateful. Zhou Jin and his sister were his saviors. The old scholar's family must have been badly injured after this exile. When his grandfather came, he would let him go to the property left for him by his mother in the north and give them more gold!

But forget about his plan to repay them for taking the black girl into the house. That girl is ugly and fierce. If he takes her into the house, he is afraid that he will be angry to death. It is better to give her more gold to save trouble!

He didn't know when his grandfather would be able to find Baili Town. Although he had left marks for his grandfather along the way, no one knew that he was lost in the forest. Zhu Xi felt that his grandfather could only find Baili Town with those marks, but might not be able to find Qiu himself in the small mountain valley. He felt that if he had a chance, he should find a way to go to Baili Town again and leave another mark for him. That way, he could wait at Zhou's house with peace of mind for his grandfather to find him!

Zhu Xi thought happily.

However, imagination is perfect, but reality is cruel. Zhu Xi was just planning to live with the Zhou family and eat and drink for free when Zhou Yu spotted him and threw a bundle of dry firewood at his feet...

Zhu Xi...

"Since you're already well and you seem reluctant to leave, then go help with the work. Can't you see everyone else is busy?!"

Because the families were officially moving tomorrow, this morning, apart from Zhou Jin and the others who were out buying equipment, everyone else was busy with the moving process. The women went to their respective new homes to clean, while the remaining children were running back and forth, moving things into their new homes...

Zhu Xi was the only one who was idle. The table had been cleared for a long time, but he was still guarding it without moving.

Zhou Yu didn't want to spoil him. Seeing that he didn't even mention leaving, he probably wanted to stay for a few more days. Since the patient was rescued by them, there was no reason for him to eat with other families. But their family's meals were not for idlers, so it was natural for him to order him around.

"When did I plan to stay at your house for nothing? I have to wait for my grandpa to come and pick me up. When my grandpa arrives, I will give you a lot of money as a thank you for taking me in!"

Zhu Xi stared in disbelief at the load of firewood that suddenly appeared before him, and immediately became furious! Forget carrying firewood, he'd never even worn his own clothes since he was little!

It was on the way to Liaodong that he felt embarrassed to let his grandfather protect and serve him, so he fumbled and learned to dress himself!

How dare the black girl ask him to carry firewood? She's really rebelling against her! Does she think he's a slave?!

The more I thought about it, the angrier I became. I raised my foot and tried to kick the firewood away, but...

Damn! That hurts!

Zhou Yu...

He looked at him with disdain, stepped on the firewood that was shaking because of the kick, half bent over and sneered at Zhu Xi condescendingly:

"Haha, you don't want to stay in my house for nothing, right? Then get to work! Don't make any promises of money afterward. Either you leave now, or you just work honestly. I never keep idle people in my house for nothing!"

"Hey! Hey! Are you still a girl? You keep calling me aunt. After all, you are from Zhou, no, you have lived in Kyoto. How come you don't have any manners at all?

Or...you want to use this method to get close to me?! I'm telling you, don't bother me. I don't like you, a black girl!

Zhu Xi looked at the face so close to him and felt a chill on his back. He wondered why these two siblings both liked to talk so close to each other! It was so creepy!

"Ha, ha! You said I'm after you?" Zhou Yu laughed out loud. He looked the boy, who hadn't even grown all his hair yet, up and down, thinking, "He looks just... ordinary!" He wondered who gave him the confidence to say that.

Then, she sneered, "Do you have any misunderstandings about yourself? Or do you think I'm blind? How could this girl be attracted to you when you're so cowardly?

You're so ashamed to say I'm rude when you keep calling me "young master" all the time, but where did you learn that etiquette from?! I'm telling you, if you dare call yourself "young master" in front of me again, I'll stab you to death with a needle!"

Zhou Yu pretended to reach into his waist, as if he was about to pull out another needle. Seeing Zhu Xi shudder, Zhou Yu laughed joyfully...

Zhu Xi...you silly girl, why wouldn't I make you die of laughter!

Also, what the hell was that girl saying she looked down on him?! He's known for his handsomeness, and he's actually being looked down upon by a country girl? That's tolerable, but this is unbearable?

Just as he was about to continue to lose his temper, he saw Zhou Yu in front of him smiling, and actually took the bag of silver needles from his waist, raised his eyebrows at him, and winked...

Zhu Xi...

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