Chapter 221 Staying Overnight
"Qingdai, you..."
Da Ya panicked and tried to pull Er Ya away.
How can you say that about someone?
Er Ya burst out laughing when she saw Yu An, "Hahahaha, I'd accept it even if you made me copy books as punishment."
"I'm sorry, Mr. Yu, I didn't mean to make fun of you, I just think you're so cute."
Yu An's face turned so red it was almost steaming.
"Mother, we're leaving."
After Er Ya finished speaking, she pulled Da Ya away.
Ye Wan took a sip of tea. "Gentlemen, my husband is not home. You've come at an inopportune time."
Didn't those two landlords' foolish sons hear the news? Why did they run off to Ganzhou?
“Madam Lin, we arrived in such a hurry that we didn’t get any prior notice. May we stay at your residence for a while?” Cai Lei looked at Ye Wan and added, “We can pay for it.”
Since we're already here, we should naturally learn more about it before leaving.
"Gentlemen, there are inns in Silver City," Ye Wan said calmly.
Even if you're not related to anyone, you can still say it while staying at someone else's house.
Yu An blushed and said, "Mrs. Lin, we feel a little unsafe elsewhere."
Ye Wan looked at the boy and suddenly changed her mind. "There's a courtyard over there where my father lives. If you'd like, you can rest there."
"Thank you, Madam Lin," Yu An said hurriedly.
Cai Lei also cupped his hands in greeting.
The two were taken to the courtyard next door by Huigu.
This courtyard was bought recently. The old man felt that living with Ye Wan and the others was sometimes inappropriate, and since the courtyard next door was for sale, he bought it.
The walls on both sides are connected, making it convenient to come and go on weekdays.
However, at this moment, Yu An and Cai Lei entered through the main entrance.
After knocking, the door opened.
Huigu explained the reason.
"Greetings, Madam," Yu An and Cai Lei greeted her.
Aunt Cai laughed heartily, "You two young lads should call me Madam. I am the mother of Madam Ye, whom you just met."
Yu An and Cai Lei felt awkward and quickly changed how they addressed each other.
This old lady really does look quite young.
Aunt Cai has been in a good mood for over a year, and thanks to Ye Wan, her hair, which had turned white, has turned black again. Her skin is fair, and although there are wrinkles around her eyes, she is exceptionally charming. In addition, she dresses young, so it is easy for people to mistake her for someone else.
"The old lady looks so young, she looks like my mother's age," Cai Lei praised.
"You speak quite pleasantly, come in." Aunt Cai invited the two in.
"Old people prefer peace and quiet and don't like being waited on by so many people. If you're not used to it, then you'll have to make do."
Yu An: "..."
Cai Lei found the old lady quite interesting, smiled, and said when he saw the vegetable garden, "There are vegetables planted in the yard, and they look really green."
"Do you want to eat?" Aunt Cai looked at Cai Lei. "Then I'll come and help with the fire when I'm cooking."
Today, the old man with cough is also teaching at the private school, so only Aunt Cai is home right now.
The elderly couple were not used to being waited on by others.
"That's your room, there are two beds, enough for both of you," Aunt Cai pointed to a room.
Before going in, he said, "Oh right, I haven't asked your names yet."
"Yu An, Cai Lei."
Aunt Cai suddenly frowned. "Cai Lei? Someone from the Cai family in Beijing?"
"Does the old lady know about the Cai family?" Cai Lei asked, somewhat surprised.
"A family of scholars, everyone knows that, but I've only heard of it. Go in, and remember to come and tend the fire."
After saying that, Aunt Cai turned around and left.
Upon entering the house, which was clean and tidy, there were only a table, chairs, and two beds. Yu An put down his bundle before speaking.
"Brother Cai, why did I see this old lady smile at you just now?"
Cai Lei straightened his expression and said, "Brother Yu, this old lady probably thinks I'm more likable."
"..."
Yu An immediately fell silent.
Seeing a teapot on the table, he picked up a cup and drank water; he was exhausted from the journey.
One cup wasn't enough, so I drank another.
Cai Lei clicked his tongue. "You rest slowly. I'll go help that old lady."
"You really want to go?" Yu An looked up, somewhat surprised.
Cai Lei is usually waited on hand and foot; does he really have to go and start the fire?
"I think that old woman is quite kind. Besides, we're under someone else's roof, so let's just do whatever they ask us to do."
What Cai Lei didn't say was that the old lady looked very familiar to him, as if he had seen her somewhere before.
"Then I'll go with you. I can't let you go alone."
Yu An put down the cup.
As soon as the two reached the outside, they heard a pretty woman speaking.
"Grandmother, Mother said she won't be coming over for dinner tonight, and you'll have to eat by yourselves."
Er Ya carried a basket and said, "These are all the snacks I made. Grandmother, please try them and give me your feedback."
"Did your mother eat something cold again? This child never listens when he talks; he'll know when he gets a stomachache."
"Then you should worry about her."
Er Ya was laughing when she saw Yu An and Cai Lei arrive.
"Grandma, I'll head back now and come again tomorrow!"
Er Ya turned to leave, but was stopped by Aunt Cai, who told her to take the snacks with her.
Upon not hearing this, Er Ya immediately wilted.
Her new product didn't meet the old folks' standards again.
He looked like a wilted eggplant, walking out with his head down.
Just as I reached the small gate, someone called out to me.
"Second Miss Lin."
Er Ya turned around and saw Yu An. "What's wrong? Is something the matter?"
"You lost your earring." Yu An blushed and held out her hand, revealing a small red apple-shaped pendant in her palm.
Er Ya touched her ear and realized that one was indeed missing. She smiled and said, "Thank you! I was looking for it on my way here. I thought I had lost it. I didn't expect you to find it."
As he approached, he exclaimed, "Oh dear, it's broken. No wonder it fell off. What a pity!"
“I can fix this,” Yu An said softly.
Er Ya laughed again upon hearing this, "Then please fix it for me, and I can pay you."
"No need to pay, I'm not short of money." Yu An thought to himself, he's already borrowed the place, how can I charge him?
Not short of money?
Er Ya's eyes lit up. "Then you must have a lot of money too?"
"Come, young master, these are some pastries from my shop. Please have a taste."
As she spoke, she handed him the basket in her hand.
"Uh...it's alright."
Yu An didn't know why this Miss Lin was suddenly so enthusiastic towards him.
However, I remembered something else: I needed to ask Censor He where he was.
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