Chapter 277 No Poison, No Man

Chen Zhancai snorted lightly and rolled his eyes in dissatisfaction.

"Are you guys done yet? You're treating me like a beast.

I don't want to sell Erbao either, but our family's current situation is special. If there was any solution, I wouldn't have to go down this path!"

"No matter what, as the uncle, you can't have any ideas about your nephew!"

Old man Chen was so angry that he beat his chest and stamped his feet.

"If you really sell Erbao, your second brother and his wife will be so worried that they will die!"

Mrs. Chen was a little reluctant to let go. After all, Erbao was well-behaved and sensible. He would chat with her from time to time to relieve her boredom and help her massage her shoulders and legs.

She really couldn't bring herself to sell her second child.

More importantly, the eldest son has been hurt by her, and there is no possibility of reconciliation.

If I make my second son angry again, there will be no one left to do the hard labor at home...

She also followed suit and said,

"Zhancai, Erbao is the apple of your brother and sister-in-law's eye. Let's not think about taking Erbao."

Chen Zhancai was so anxious that he kept jumping up and down. "Mom, why are you so confused? I just want to ask you one thing. Do you still want your son to pass the imperial examination and become an official?"

"I do, of course I do. I've been waiting for this day to come even in my dreams."

"In that case, does my son have to take the imperial examination? Does he need money?"

"Yes, son, why don't we go back first and try again in a few days. If we can trick Chen Han out, we won't have to sell Erbao."

"Mom, Chen Han, don't even think about it. That kid is too cunning and won't be fooled at all. So, for the sake of your son's future, we have no choice but to sell Erbao."

Chen Zhancai frowned and shook his head, then spoke again,

"Mom, I know what you're worried about, but don't worry. If anything really happens, I'll take care of it. I'll go explain to them and say that Erbao came to town with me, and I had to go to the toilet urgently, and when I came out I couldn't find him. They'll have to accept the reality even if they're worried to death."

"this......."

Old Mrs. Chen was a little shaken. Her son was right. The family was at the end of their rope. If they didn't take this step, there was really no other way.

Forget it, as the saying goes, if you hate small things, you are not a gentleman, if you are not vicious, you are not a man.

If you want to achieve great things, you have to be ruthless and cruel.

Thinking of this, a trace of viciousness flashed in her eyes.

"Son, I will listen to you and sell Erbao to the traffickers."

"Okay, then you and my dad will take Erbao to the dental clinic right away." Chen Zhancai was worried that the night would bring more trouble, so he hurriedly urged.

Old Man Chen was almost pissed off. He glared at Old Lady Chen, "You are so foolish, old woman. Erbao is a good boy. How could you be so cruel?"

"Why the hell are you glaring at me? Stop pretending to be a good person. If you have the guts, find a way to get money for Old Third. If you dare to talk nonsense again, I'll quit and leave you, an old helper, in trouble."

"I..." Old man Chen opened his mouth, but was choked and speechless for a moment.

Seeing this, Chen Zhancai sneered, "Dad, stop worrying about this. Erbao is not the only child in our family. We still have Jiye to take care of you!"

"Okay, Zhancai, don't talk to him about this. He's just a stubborn, single-minded guy who won't budge even if you pull him. Once he gets angry, nothing you can do will work."

Old Mrs. Chen gritted her teeth and glared at Old Man Chen fiercely.

"Hurry up, follow me and take Erbao to the dental clinic."

Old man Chen was unwilling to give up, but he was powerless. He had no choice but to follow Old Lady Chen to Erbao and force a smile on his face.

"Erbao, your uncle has to go to the academy to do some work. How about grandpa take you around for a walk first?"

Erbao shook his head and said, "Grandpa, I want to go home."

"Don't be anxious. We finally made it to town, so we have to go shopping."

"No, if I don't go back, my mother will be worried. Grandpa, please take me back quickly."

"Okay, grandpa will take you home." Old man Chen felt unhappy and was about to leave with Erbao.

Old Lady Chen hurriedly stopped him and said, "What are you doing, you old fool?"

"Old lady, Erbao wants to go home, why don't you take him home!"

"Get out of the way!" Old Lady Chen pushed him aside and said to Erbao with a smile, "My dear grandson, you've grown up so big and grandma has never bought you anything delicious. Come on, grandma will buy you some big sesame cakes."

"Grandma, I don't want to go anymore." Erbao said, passing the chicken leg in his hand to Grandma Chen. "This is what my third uncle bought for me. I've never been able to bear to eat it. It smells so good. Grandma, please try it."

"Grandma doesn't eat."

Old Mrs. Chen's eyes were sore and she felt very uncomfortable. It was as painful as a knife. She really wanted to take Erbao home.

If you are not ruthless, how can you gain wealth and glory in the future?

He gritted his teeth, chuckled, and said, "Good Erbao, you are really my good grandson. Listen to me and go somewhere with me first, and then I will take you home, okay?"

"Okay, I'll listen to Grandma." Erbao nodded obediently and followed Grandma Chen into the town...

Chen Zhancai felt quite relieved when he saw his parents taking Erbao away.

Now that I have some free time, why not go to Fan's house?

Now that he is a scholar respected by everyone, I believe Fan Tong will not dare to look down on him again this time!

Maybe I'll even give his father-in-law some money to spend.

The more Chen Zhancai thought about it, the more beautiful it became, and he walked towards Fan's house.

******

Chen Qingqing and Xiaoyu were walking and chatting on the street.

"Xiaoyu, what was your favorite food in the past?"

Xiaoyu lowered his head and thought about what he loved to eat the most.

In that desolate borderland, sometimes when marching and fighting, it was common to not have a fire for several days and to eat dry food and drink snow water.

After returning to Kyoto, I was busy with various affairs every day and rarely had time to eat a good meal.

Even the palace banquets were just for formality. Who would really eat and drink lavishly in such an occasion?

The most delicious thing was probably the bowl of hot wontons he ate after waking up from his coma.

No need to be formal, no need to worry about image, even if it makes you grimace from the burn, you are still happy...

Seeing him lost in thought, Chen Qingqing's face lit up with joy, and she called out softly, "Xiaoyu, did you remember something? Tell me quickly."

Xiaoyu pretended to be innocent and shook her head, looking confused. "I was thinking about wontons. Wontons are my favorite."

"Okay, I thought you had recovered your memory." Chen Qingqing sighed in disappointment, "Let's go, you must be hungry, I'll take you to eat wontons first."

"good."

Xiaoyu hid the guilt in her eyes and said, "I'm sorry, Qing girl, I can't tell you my true identity.

There are so many enemies who want to assassinate me. If someone knows your existence, I am afraid you will be in danger.

I won't allow you to get hurt, at least not until I'm strong enough to protect you...

The two of them quickly arrived at the wonton stall.

Chen Qingqing ordered two bowls of wontons. Remembering that Xiaoyu had said she wanted to eat candied haws in the morning, she smiled and coaxed her, "Xiaoyu, you eat first. I'll go over there and buy you some candied haws, okay?"

"Okay." Xiaoyu nodded in agreement.

Chen Qingqing was a little surprised. Why was Xiaoyu acting so strange today? But she didn't think much about it and turned to walk towards the candied haws stall...