The brother and sister chatted until late at night, and only went to bed after Cao Ji reminded them.
It was too late, so Zhuo Shu did not return to the county school, but slept at Wei's house.
The house Tangli bought was very big, with more than a dozen rooms, so it was no problem to accommodate one more person, Zhuo Shu.
At night, Shopkeeper Hua lay in Cao Ji's broad arms, unable to sleep at all.
She was so excited.
"Can't sleep?" Cao Ji asked.
Shopkeeper Hua nodded.
"Then let's do something interesting?" Cao Ji leaned close to her ear and bit it, his eyes sparkling.
Shopkeeper Hua was so happy that he needed a way to vent his excitement, so he readily agreed.
The two of them tossed and turned for most of the night, and Shopkeeper Hua was so tired that he could not move, so he finally fell asleep.
The next day.
Shopkeeper Hua propped himself up.
Zhuo Shu had already gotten up, tidied the room, washed up, and was sitting in the yard reading a book.
"Xiao Shu, why are you here so early?" asked Shopkeeper Hua.
"I'm used to it." Zhuo Shu said.
Shopkeeper Hua had a smile on his face, as if he was used to it, but he actually felt a little sad inside.
Zhuo Shu spoke very nicely to her, but Shopkeeper Hua knew that Zhuo Shu's life was not easy, otherwise he wouldn't have such calluses on his hands at such a young age, and who knew how much hardship he had endured.
Her younger brother...
Everything will be fine from now on. With her around, her brother will never suffer again.
After washing up, Shopkeeper Hua went to find Tang Li.
Tang Li was in the study, planning to open a restaurant, when he heard a knock on the door.
As soon as Tang Li opened the door, he was hugged by the shopkeeper Hua.
"Sister Hua?"
"Tangtang, thank you." Shopkeeper Hua said in a muffled voice.
Tangli understood what she said.
It’s nothing, really. She just did what a friend should do.
She will do her best to help the friends she recognizes and the people she thinks are worth making friends with.
She liked Shopkeeper Hua very much, and seeing her living such a happy and lively life, she was happy too.
Tangli touched her head and comforted her.
After Shopkeeper Hua calmed down, he pulled Tang Li aside to ask about Zhuo Shu.
"Tangtang, is Xiaoshu having a hard time?" Shopkeeper Hua asked, "This child has been very sensible since he was young. He will definitely only report good news and not bad news."
Tang Li thought about Zhuo Shu's experience and felt that he was indeed very unlucky. He was obviously talented, but was harmed by a villain and failed for three consecutive years.
People with the surname Qin and Qi all bullied him.
Fortunately, these people have almost received their retribution, and Zhuo Shu will definitely be fine in the future.
"Zhuo Shu's adoptive parents are not in good health, so the child has had a hard time. However, this child has a spirit, he never gives up, and he has backbone. I noticed him because I think this spirit is good." Tang Li said, and mentioned the good points of Zhuo Shu to make Shopkeeper Hua happier.
"Tangtang, the more you say that, the more I feel that Xiaoshu has suffered a lot." Shopkeeper Hua muttered.
She knew Tangli too well and knew that Tangtang must be coaxing her.
"That's all in the past. Things will get better and better in the future. When Zhuo Shu passes the imperial examination and comes back, you will enjoy the good life with him. Our sister Hua is a blessed person. She has such a capable man and such a great brother." Tang Li said with a smile and wiped away her tears.
Shopkeeper Hua's discomfort eased a little after hearing her words. "Yes, Tangtang, you're right. We're reunited now, and we'll have the best lives in the future. But I still have to thank those I should. I want to meet Xiaoshu's adoptive parents and thank them properly."
Tang Li nodded and said, "If you want to go, have Zhang Qian harness the horses and take the carriage. Zhang Qian has been there before and knows the way."
Shopkeeper Hua nodded.
Tang Li hesitated to speak: "Sister Hua, you..."
"What's wrong?" Shopkeeper Hua felt that she had something to say and asked.
Tang Li seemed to have something to say, but in the end he only said, "Zhuo Shu's father treats Zhuo Shu very well."
It is better to do it today than to wait for a day. Zhuo Shu happened to have a holiday, so Manager Hua planned to go back with Zhuo Shu today.
Shopkeeper Hua told Zhuo Shu about this matter, and Zhuo Shu agreed.
"Okay, I miss my parents too."
On one side is his biological sister, and on the other side are his adoptive parents. Both are very important people to him, so of course he hopes that both sides are well.
After having breakfast, Manager Hua and Cao Ji went with Zhuo Shu to the village where Zhuo Shu's adoptive parents lived.
The three of them got off the carriage, Zhuo Shu walked in front, and Manager Hua and Cao Ji followed behind.
"Xiao Shu, walk slowly and be careful. Don't fall."
"Okay sister, don't worry."
Zhuo Shu felt warm in his heart.
In fact, he envied Ziang and Xu Jue who were protected by Madam Wei.
Mrs. Wei was also very good to him, but the kind of kindness she showed to him was different, after all, their closeness to him was there.
Dad is a good person, but his health is not good. In front of his father, he has to show his strongest side.
Only in front of his sister, he has someone to rely on and is spoiled, and he can be like a child.
The three of them walked for a while and came to a dilapidated house.
"Sister, this is my home."
Shopkeeper Hua felt very sad when she looked at the house. It was easy to imagine how hard her brother's life had been in the past seven or eight years. It was even harder than she had imagined.
"Dad, Mom, I'm back!" Zhuo Shu shouted.
After a while, Zhuo's father came out dragging his legs, his face full of joy.
"Xiao Shu, why are you back today?"
When Zhuo's father saw Shopkeeper Hua and Cao Ji beside Zhuo Shu, he was stunned for a moment.
"Xiao Shu, who are these two?"
"Dad, let's go in and talk." Zhuo Shu said, turning to look at Hua Zhanggui and Cao Ji, "Sister, brother-in-law, please come in and sit down."
Shopkeeper Hua and Cao Ji walked into a room together.
Zhuo's father thought they were guests, so he quickly took two bowls and poured two bowls of water for them.
Shopkeeper Hua and Cao Ji quickly took the water: "Thank you."
Shopkeeper Hua looked around and thought, this place is really poor. The house is drafty and even shelter from the wind and rain is a problem.
"Dad, where is Mom?" Zhuo Shu asked.
"Your mother is sleeping, don't worry about her." Zhuo's father said, "These two guests should stay for dinner tonight."
These two were brought back by my son. No matter how poor our family is, we have to treat them well. Fortunately, there is still some rice left in the rice jar, and I went to the fields to pick some vegetables. There are also two eggs left for my son, which can be fried...
Zhuo's father pondered secretly.
"Dad, please sit down first. I have something to tell you." Zhuo Shu said.
Only then did Zhuo's father sit down and gave Manager Hua and Cao Ji an awkward and restrained smile.
"Dad, do you remember I told you I had an older sister? This is my sister, and this is my brother-in-law!" Zhuo Shu said.
Zhuo's father was stunned and couldn't react.
Sister? Real sister?
After hearing this, Zhuo's father became very unhappy and his attitude was not as enthusiastic.
Zhuo's father chatted with them for a few minutes and then went out to do something busy. Only Zhuo Shu, Manager Hua and Cao Ji stayed in the room.
Zhuo Shu was a little at a loss: "Dad..."
Shopkeeper Hua began to understand a little.
In fact, put yourself in their shoes. Suppose you have raised a child for seven or eight years, and one day the child’s biological parents come to your house, you will definitely feel that your child is being taken away.
So Tangtang hesitated to speak before leaving, and this must be what she wanted to say.
Tangtang should be able to understand this feeling the best. When Fang Jie and Tang came to her house, Tangtang must have felt the same way.
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