The older woman went back to her parents' home. The people in the compound didn't know what was going on, and Yi Zhonghai wouldn't be foolish enough to mention it to others. He pretended that nothing had happened and went to get off work as usual.
That day, Sun Zhengguo, on his way home from school, encountered an unexpected person in front of his house: Sha Zhu, the transparent man from the courtyard.
When Sha Zhu saw Sun Zhengguo return, he looked at him with slight surprise, rubbed his hands awkwardly, and then said.
"Jung-guk, you're back. I... I need to talk to you about something."
Sha Zhu seemed a little embarrassed, as he stammered a bit when he spoke.
Sun Zhengguo had been reborn for several years. He didn't usually interact much with Sha Zhu, but they also had no conflicts. He didn't know why Sha Zhu wanted to see him today, so he politely replied.
"Brother Zhu, come inside and talk. What do you want to see me about?"
Sha Zhu was touched to hear the long-lost "Brother Zhu". Among the children of his generation in this courtyard, the only ones who would call him "Brother Zhu" are probably a few children from the Sun family.
"Brother Zhu, what are you thinking about? You seem so engrossed in something."
Seeing Sha Zhu standing there in a daze, Sun Zhengguo reminded him.
"Oh, I'm trying to figure out how to bring it up with you. I'm really too embarrassed to say it."
"Go ahead and say it, it's okay, we're all brothers from the same compound."
After hearing Sun Zhengguo's words, Shazhu felt much more at ease. He organized his thoughts before speaking.
"Tomorrow is the weekend, and my master recommended a banquet to me, but it's in the countryside, and the bus can't reach that place, so... so..."
"So you want to borrow the car, right? No problem, you can push it tomorrow."
Seeing that Sha Zhu was too embarrassed to speak, Sun Zhengguo spoke up for him.
Sha Zhu didn't expect Sun Zhengguo to lend it to him. He just wanted to try. If he could lend it to him, he would; if not, he would just get up earlier and walk there.
"Thank you, Zhengguo. Don't worry, I'll be careful and won't scratch your car."
After chatting for a few more minutes, Sha Zhu had to go back to cook, so he said goodbye and didn't go inside once.
Watching Sha Zhu's retreating figure, Sun Zhengguo couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Sha Zhu had really changed a lot. It seemed that the environment could indeed change a person, and change them so thoroughly.
That evening, while Sun Dajiang's family was having dinner, Sun Zhengguo brought up the matter. Sun Dajiang and his wife said they didn't care and that Sun Zhengguo could make his own decision.
...
The next morning, after Sun Zhengguo finished practicing his skills and washing up, he was just about to eat when he saw Sha Zhu walking over with his younger sister.
"Good morning! Brother Zhu, Yushui, have you eaten? Want to come to my house for a bite?"
"Morning, early, Jungkook."
Good morning, Jung-guk.
Sha Zhu returned the greeting, and even He Yushui, who was standing to the side, timidly greeted him as well.
Seeing He Yushui looking somewhat timid, Sun Zhengguo reached into his pocket, took out a few pieces of fruit candy, and handed them to He Yushui.
"Come on, Rainwater, have some candy."
He Yushui didn't take it, but looked at her brother with hopeful eyes.
Looking into his sister's eyes, Sha Zhu understood perfectly, but he couldn't bear to refuse, so he said...
"You should just take what your brother Zhengguo gave you, and thank him."
He Yushui then accepted the candy from Sun Zhengguo and said with a cheerful expression.
"Thank you, Brother Zhengguo."
"Jung-guk, I'm so sorry! You've gone to so much trouble."
"It's nothing, just a few pieces of candy, don't worry about it."
Sun Zhengguo said nonchalantly, "It's just a few pieces of candy; I really don't care."
To be honest, Sun Zhengguo still has some goodwill towards the current Sha Zhu, or perhaps it's just a little bit of sympathy on his part.
Since the He family suffered a family tragedy, Sha Zhu has kept a low profile, becoming cautious in his words and actions. He has changed his previous image of being reckless and malicious, and has disguised himself as an invisible person in the courtyard, for fear of trouble coming his way.
Sun Zhengguo didn't have many thoughts. Whether Sha Zhu was doing well or badly was none of his business. He just needed to live his own life well.
Immediately, Sun Zhengguo took out the key and handed it to Sha Zhu.
"Brother Zhu, here's the key."
Sha Zhu took the keys, said "thank you," and then left with his sister.
After returning home, Sun Zhengguo had breakfast with his family and then took his younger siblings to study. Lin Wencui was doing housework, while Lin Jiguo was learning electrical skills from Sun Dajiang.
Around noon, Yan Bugui's voice came from the main gate.
"Wen Cui, you have guests at your house. Why don't you come out and greet them?"
Hearing Yan Bugui's shout, Sun Zhengguo came outside and walked towards the front door.
As soon as Sun Zhengguo reached the corner, he heard familiar voices and immediately quickened his pace to the front gate.
"Uncle, Aunt, you've arrived."
Sun Zhengguo, who had arrived at the door, greeted his uncle and his brother cheerfully.
“It’s Zheng Guo! I haven’t been busy with farm work lately, and I haven’t had any training missions either, so I came into the city to visit you all, and I also stopped by to see your cousin.”
Lin Wenjun smiled and said when he saw his nephew coming over.
"I think Uncle came to see my cousin, and we were just incidental."
Sun Zhengguo joked with his uncle.
"You little rascal, you're making fun of your uncle now."
"Hahaha……."
The group burst into laughter upon hearing Lin Wenjun's words.
"Alright, Teacher Yan, you're busy. I'm going to my sister's house now."
Lin Wenjun said he wanted to end the conversation and then prepared to leave with Sun Zhengguo.
"Okay, go ahead and do what you need to do, don't worry about me."
Yan Bugui, holding a small bunch of dried mushrooms in his hand, replied with satisfaction.
Watching the three leave until their figures disappeared from sight, Yan Bugui muttered to himself.
"A string of dried mushrooms is enough for two days. Today is a really good start. The Sun family is so generous, even when a relative comes to visit."
Sun Zhengguo had no idea what Yan Bugui was thinking. If he had known, he would have definitely caused trouble for Yan Bugui. He wasn't satisfied with just taking advantage of others, and he didn't even spare the relatives who came to visit.
Meanwhile, at Sun Dajiang's house, Lin Wencui was chatting happily with her brother and sister-in-law, while Sun Dajiang and Lin Jiguo stayed by her side.
After chatting for a while, Lin Wencui suddenly thought of something, went inside, took out some money and tickets, handed them to Sun Zhengguo, and then said.
"Son, Mom was too busy chatting. Go see what other vegetables we can buy."
"No need, Wencui, just grab something to eat for lunch."
Lin Wenjun stood up and quickly tried to stop him.
"Oh, Uncle, just sit down and relax! You two continue chatting, I'll take care of it."
After Sun Zhengguo finished speaking, he got on his younger brother's bicycle and rode off into the street.
Once outside, Sun Zhengguo found a secluded spot, checked his inventory, took out a chicken, some eggs and vegetables, thought for a moment, then took two jin of wild boar meat. After waiting a while and seeing that it was almost time, he rode towards the courtyard house.
When the bike reached the gate of the courtyard house, Yan Bugui saw what was hanging on the handlebars, his eyes lit up, and he stepped forward to stop Sun Zhengguo.
“Oh, Zhengguo, there must be more than two pounds of meat in your car, and a chicken too. How can your family finish it all? Why don’t you share some with Uncle San?”
Seeing Yan Bugui's high-sounding words, Sun Zhengguo was furious. This guy was really taking advantage of everyone! He then said...
"Uncle, do you believe me or not? This meat isn't even enough for me to eat by myself. How could I not finish it? Why don't you buy some meat and I'll eat it to show you?"
Yan Bugui knew that getting meat was impossible, but after seeing so much food passing by, it wasn't in his nature to remain silent, so he finally spoke.
"Zhengguo! Your third uncle was just joking with you. You still have guests at home, you should go back quickly."
"Alright, Uncle, you're busy, I'll head back now."
Seeing Sun Zhengguo leave, Yan Bugui's mood instantly plummeted.
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