Chapter 53 A Large Amount of Daily Life
Sanqian City.
Those sect disciples had a mission to complete here, so they stayed a few more days.
Although Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan did not take the initiative to talk to them, they also rested for a few days.
It has been almost two months since they left Qianqiao Town. Because they were not in a hurry, they have traveled about 300,000 li (approximately 150,000 kilometers).
The two wandered around and, as expected, heard more discussions about the Fang family.
After all, it's rare for a large family with a peak-level cultivator to have such a scandalous affair that hasn't been suppressed and can be spread like wildfire.
It's rare to have such an opportunity, and it's so far away, isn't that exciting?
Especially the independent cultivators, many of whom dislike these powerful family factions.
When they start talking animatedly, they're the fastest at spreading information.
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Zhong Cai listened casually, and her mood improved even more.
Wu Shaogan accompanied him and they went to Qiaotao Street together.
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Qiaotao, Qiaotao.
It's basically a place to find treasures.
Divided by a large commercial building in the middle, West Street is full of various stalls, while East Street is full of shops of all sizes.
The stall was piled with all sorts of different items, some with a dim luster, some with a gleaming sheen, most of them strange and hard to tell what they were, but they were basically divided into several piles, each with the same price range for any item.
However, the presence or absence of light does not determine their value.
Buying something based solely on this is likely to result in finding it completely useless later.
The items in the shop are relatively exquisite and more expensive, and the specific buying and selling process may not be as simple and straightforward.
Qiaotao Street is a unique feature of Sanqian City.
Visitors from out of town are always recommended, and many people who aren't in a hurry to leave will come and take a look.
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan walked into the street.
The street is long and bustling.
However, perhaps because local practitioners have visited many times before, it wasn't too crowded.
Zhong Cai said with a smile, "I don't know where all these hard-to-distinguish things came from, and how they've been able to set up a stall for so many years."
Wu Shaogan has already inquired about it, so now is the perfect time to tell him.
“There is a very ancient ruin in the wilderness outside Sanqian City. It has existed for thousands of years and has been explored countless times. It is almost no longer dangerous and is open to all cultivators.”
"However, since it is an ancient tradition, the restrictions and formations are constantly changing. Every few years or even decades, something new will be discovered."
Zhong Caiyi laughed: "I guess this new thing could be a new treasure, or it could be a new danger."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "Ah Cai is clever."
Zhong Cai said smugly, "Don't you even know who I am!"
Wu Shaogan's smile deepened as he continued, "Over time, or due to changes in the environment, many of the resources that cultivators have discovered in the ruins have mutated. Even if some still look similar to what they know, their actual uses have changed drastically."
"The resources that could be confirmed were all divided up long ago. In order to appease other cultivators, the major powers at the time made the ruins public. It has been passed down from generation to generation. Cultivators from Sanqian City and several nearby counties, towns and villages can enter at will. Outsiders can also go, but they have to pay some fees according to their cultivation level."
Listening to this, Zhong Cai exclaimed with some admiration, "Old Wu, you really know a lot!"
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly: "I knew you'd be curious."
Zhong Cai was even happier: "You inquired about it for me? That's so kind of you!"
Wu Shaogan said, "Of course."
As they were talking, they had already entered West Street.
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Zhong Cai looked to both sides, her expression filled with amazement.
"Old Wu, look over here! Don't those look like the roots of a fluorite tree? But fluorite roots are milky white, while these are crimson, like they're blushing, hahaha! It's a mutated fluorite tree, right? I wonder if its uses have changed!"
"Old Wu, look at that! Isn't it a pill? But this pill has legs growing out of its bottom! It's hilarious, hahaha!"
"Old Wu, hurry! I recognize this. It's a mutated Agapanthus. If a girl eats the normal Agapanthus, she can successfully give birth to multiples, and the medicinal power can ensure that she has no pressure as if she were giving birth to one. But the mutated one is absolutely not to be eaten. After eating it, you can forget about having children."
At this point, Zhong Cai whispered something in Wu Shaogan's ear.
"Girls who don't want children at all can try this. After eating it, there is a 20% chance that they can directly reach the peak of their cultivation. If they are already at the peak, they can break through to a higher realm."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly and asked, "Buy it?"
Zhong Cai shook her head: "I'd just keep it as a collectible, forget it."
After exchanging a few words, the two walked past the stalls.
The girl at the stall silently reached out and put the mutated Hundred Flowers away.
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After walking a distance, Wu Shaogan chuckled softly, "Ah Cai is meddling in other people's business again."
Zhong Cai retorted, "How can you call it meddling? I'm just in a good mood."
Wu Shaogan chuckled and flicked him.
Zhong Cai, of course, refused to be outdone and bounced back.
However, since they were on the street, the two didn't push or shove each other too much.
After that, the two of them became more serious.
Zhong Cai said, "I think that girl looks like she's suffering a lot. If there's no hope, she might die. Anyway, I was just saying it casually, it's no trouble at all."
Wu Shaogan nodded and said, "She does indeed seem to have some suicidal thoughts."
Zhong Cai casually said, "A cultivator who is so lifeless is either poor, lacks the resources to break through to a higher realm, or has deep-seated hatred but lacks the strength. She already obtained the mutated Hundred-Child Flower, so she was probably not destined to die."
Since it was just something that happened casually, neither of them took it to heart.
Zhong Cai quickly pulled Wu Shaogan aside and excitedly told him about this and that.
Wu Shaogan obediently followed beside him, listening to him speak excitedly.
Just as they were getting along well, an impatient voice suddenly rang out.
"I've been listening to you all the way here, it's so noisy!"
Wu Shaogan's expression was slightly cold.
Zhong Cai turned her head.
Not far away stood a respectable-looking young cultivator, who was giving them a long face.
Zhong Cai's lips twitched slightly: "You followed us around and eavesdropped on our conversation, and you still have so much nonsense to spout?"
The young cultivator was stunned.
He had considered many possible reactions from the other party, but he never expected that someone with such a handsome and intelligent face would speak so rudely.
Wu Shaogan glanced at the young cultivator, and seeing that he meant no harm, he looked away and left it to his daughter, A-Cai.
Zhong Cai looked at the young cultivator with an air of self-righteousness and then launched into another tirade: "I was talking to Old Wu, and my voice wasn't loud at all. You definitely couldn't hear me from three feet away. Tell me yourself, what are you up to by acting so suspiciously?"
The young cultivator paused, then apologized: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it's my fault."
Zhong Cai stared at him.
The young cultivator sighed and said, "I just... after I bought something, I heard you say that it might be a mutation of something. Since that thing is useless to me, I followed you for a few steps without paying attention."
He was somewhat helpless.
"I was thinking of buying something, but before I could make a move, I heard you talking again. Then I followed you for a few steps without paying attention... It's like I'm under a spell. Several times now, whatever I like, whether it's useful to others or not, is useless to me after you explain it."
So he went through a cycle of anticipation and disappointment, anticipation and disappointment... He started to get annoyed, and before he knew it, he blurted it out.
He realized it was inappropriate as soon as he said it, but it was too late.
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Zhong Cai snorted: "What does it have to do with me if you have bad taste?"
The young cultivator cupped his hands in apology and apologized again.
It was indeed all his own fault, but he really didn't do it on purpose.
Zhong Cai reluctantly let him go, then pulled Wu Shaogan along and tried to leave again.
However, the young cultivator called out to stop him.
Zhong Cai: "What are you up to now?"
The young cultivator said sincerely, "I was wrong this time. I would like to invite you two to a meal to express my apology."
Zhong Cai looked at him suspiciously: "There's really no need for that."
The young cultivator was a little embarrassed, but he still confessed, "To be honest, my friend's birthday is coming up, and I want to buy him a birthday gift. But I'm short on cash, so I thought I'd come and try to find a bargain."
Clearly, his eyesight isn't very good.
The young cultivator said, "I would like to ask you two gentlemen for a favor, could you perhaps..."
Zhong Cai understood: "Could I help you pick out a birthday gift and find a bargain for you?"
The young cultivator nodded silently.
Zhong Cai looked at him and said, "Your request is a bit presumptuous."
The young cultivator also felt it was presumptuous, but since he had already embarrassed himself in front of these two, being rejected again wouldn't matter. What if they agreed to help? Maybe he could even make friends.
Zhong Cai initially didn't want to pay attention to this person, but suddenly, he felt that the person looked somewhat familiar.
Wu Shaogan noticed Zhong Cai's confusion and whispered "inn" in his ear.
Zhong Cai suddenly remembered that this was one of the young sect disciples they had met at the inn.
Considering their tireless efforts in spreading damaging information about the Fang family, it's not that we can't help them.
The young cultivator became a little nervous seeing the two people's reactions.
Zhong Cai said, "Since you trust me so much, I'll help you."
The young cultivator's expression brightened with joy.
Zhong Cai: "But let me be frank, my abilities are limited, and I may not actually be able to help with this."
The young cultivator said sincerely, "You're still better than me."
Zhong Cai added, "Judging from how eagerly you've chosen a gift for your friend, you must have a very deep friendship."
The young cultivator was still very proud: "Just like the deep affection between the two of you."
Zhong Cai suddenly realized: "So it's your sweetheart."
The young cultivator was stunned by these words.
Wu Shaogan couldn't help but look down at Zhong Cai, his eyes filled with surprise.
A-Cai means—
But soon he noticed that his wife, A-Cai, was acting normally, just like on their wedding night.
Wu Shaogan: "..."
never mind.
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The young cultivator was utterly shocked. He looked at Zhong Cai, then at Wu Shaogan, his face flushing red and then pale. "You two...you two are...I'm sorry, I misunderstood." He was a little flustered and didn't know how to phrase it. "My friend and I aren't...no, oh dear!"
Seeing his reaction, Zhong Cai became somewhat interested.
"You're not like that? What is it that's not like that? Isn't he the one you love?" Zhong Cai said with a radiant smile. "I told you your relationship with your best friend could never compare to my relationship with Lao Wu. We're married!"
The young cultivator's face flushed red.
Zhong Cai said with a smile, "You can also marry your best friend in the future, and you'll live a very comfortable life."
The young cultivator's face turned even redder.
Wu Shaogan looked at Zhong Cai helplessly, then smiled helplessly.
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Even after they found a tavern and sat down, the young cultivator's face was still flushed.
Zhong Cai found it amusing, but stopped mocking him.
The young cultivator then introduced himself.
His name is Tao Chong, and as his name suggests, he is a bit impulsive.
Tao Chong is an inner disciple of the Qingyan Sect, which has a fairly strong presence, with elders at the Palace Building Realm overseeing it.
His good friend, Sun Shuo, is quite composed.
Tao Chong enjoys making friends, but because their personalities complement each other, his relationship with Sun Shuo is the best.
Some time ago, Sun Shuo was injured because of his companion. The injury was not serious, and he had medicine to treat it himself.
Tao Chong was still furious, but he couldn't get justice for his friend.
Tao Chong was on a mission and might return on Sun Shuo's birthday, so he wanted to buy a nice gift to make Sun Shuo happy.
When he was choosing things before, what he actually liked wasn't what was useful to him, but what he thought was suitable for Sun Shuo.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be so agitated.
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After giving a brief explanation, Tao Chong apologized to the two of them again.
Upon hearing this, Zhong Cai realized that the reason this guy was so impulsive was because of his friend Sun Shuo.
He glanced at Wu Shaogan, thinking that if he were to choose something for Old Wu, he would always end up picking something bad and would probably feel frustrated too.
Moreover, Sun Shuo was implicated and injured... Considering the actions of Tao Chong and several fellow disciples... it was the Fang family who did it.
Zhong Cai said with a smile, "You've apologized several times already, so let's not mention this again."
Tao Chong smiled and said, "Okay."
This can be described as "no fight, no acquaintance".
Tao Chong ordered some good dishes and then treated the two to drinks.
Zhong Cai downed it in one gulp! Very generous.
Wu Shaogan, holding his wine cup, did not stop him.
During the meal, the group chatted, and Tao Chong inquired about the backgrounds of Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan.
Zhong Cai immediately replied, "I haven't been married to Lao Wu for long, and we're here to travel and nurture our relationship."
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly and poured Zhong Cai a bowl of hot soup to warm his stomach.
Tao Chong listened and watched, then blushed again: "Oh...oh."
I hadn't thought about it before, but now that I think about it, what if he were with Sun Shuo...
Therefore, Tao Chong did not continue to inquire about Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan's origins, and his expression became somewhat dazed.
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The Azure Flame Sect is a medium-sized sect located around Brahma Star City.
The sect has a good overall reputation and recruits many cultivators from surrounding cities as its disciples.
Although many families would be proud to have their children join this sect, there are still a few top families who would like to send their talented children to more powerful and distant sects.
Fanxing City is very far from Kunyun City. Even though Wu Shaogan is quite well-known in the fourth and fifth-level cities near Kunyun City, he is not very well-known in Fanxing City.
Even if they exchange names now, Tao Chong would still be unaware of it.
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After the meal, Zhong Cai pulled Wu Shaogan along and readily accompanied Tao Chong to West Street.
Tao Chong said, "Sun Shuo is of the earth element. I want to choose a suitable rare and precious material for him, or other resources that can enhance his strength. A mystical weapon with a certain degree of attack power would also be fine."
Zhong Cai asked, "What is his strength?"
Tao Chong said, "Just like me, we are both at the third level of the Palace-Opening Realm."
—Although the Qingyan Sect is relatively ordinary among sects, disciples with aptitude below the Earth Rank must be at the Palace Opening Realm to enter the inner sect.
Zhong Cai: "Understood, level two resource."
Tao Chong smiled and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Brother Zhong. Brother Zhong, please also choose one for Brother Wu as my wedding gift for the two of you."
Zhong Cai didn't stand on ceremony: "Then I'll accept it."
Tao Chong was pleased instead—didn't Zhong's reaction show that he was very confident about this trip?
Zhong Cai was indeed very confident. When he came to visit before, he wanted to show off to Lao Wu. He could quickly identify the items at a glance and then pick out the most interesting ones to talk about.
Now, of course, he still remembers some things that might be useful to Sun Shuo.
Unless they're all sold out, you can still be quite picky.
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Not long after, Zhong Cai pulled Wu Shaogan to a slightly larger stall.
Tao Chong followed the two, silently admiring their affection, and blushing silently to himself.
The stall owner was quite enthusiastic: "What would you like, sir? These items on the left are one gold each. These items on the right are ten gold each."
It's obvious that the ones on the left are smaller and more disorganized, while those on the right are more orderly and their general shape is still discernible.
Tao Chong looked around, but couldn't figure it out.
Zhong Cai didn't immediately grab the selected resource; instead, she squatted down, seemingly observing it carefully.
Wu Shaogan also half-squatted beside Zhong Cai.
Tao Chong glanced at the two of them, then silently squatted down as well.
Zhong Cai pretended to select for a while, then pointed to a small bundle of black tendrils and said, "I think these look a bit like the tendrils of the Earth Dragon Ginseng, but they're already black. They might be an inferior mutation, and they might not even have any medicinal effect anymore. Fortunately, they're only ten gold coins, so I can buy them and try them out."
Tao Chong recalled the uses of the earth dragon ginseng, his eyes brightened slightly, and he quickly took out the gold and handed it to the stall owner.
The stall owner immediately took it and complimented, "This customer has a good eye! This is probably the root of a Chinese ginseng. Don't let its ugly appearance fool you; it must have dried and turned black over many years, so its medicinal properties must be abundant! You've struck gold!"
Zhong Cai smiled and said, "Thank you for your kind words."
The stall owner smiled and watched the group leave.
Of course, he wasn't telling the truth at all; this ginseng was nothing but a worthless piece of junk food.
On each of the ginseng rootlets, there is a tiny bump, and several of these rootlets have two or three bumps.
But when it comes to doing business, you have to say all the nice things.
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After getting some distance away, Tao Chong looked at Zhong Cai with curiosity.
Zhong Cai: "This is not Earth Dragon Ginseng, it is Earth Spirit Ginseng. They are closely related, but Earth Dragon Ginseng is a first-grade precious medicine, while Earth Spirit Ginseng is a second-grade one. Earth Spirit Ginseng will no longer increase its medicinal power after a hundred years, nor will it advance to a third-grade precious medicine. Instead, it will continue to shrink, integrating its medicinal power into its roots... However, this is not absolute. For every additional hundred years of compression, its medicinal power will still increase by a few points."
"This thing looks like a mutation, but it's actually always been like this. Most alchemists of a slightly higher level should recognize it. You're lucky. I think the stall owner probably just got it and no other alchemists have discovered it yet."
Tao Chong listened with some anticipation.
Zhong Cai continued, "You should know about Earth Dragon Ginseng, right? It can help Heavenly Guidance cultivators break through minor realms. And this Earth Spirit Ginseng, when boiled into a soup and consumed, can help Level Two cultivators open their Dao Palace. However, there are limitations; it can only be consumed by Earth-attribute cultivators. Of all the treasures I've discovered, this is the most suitable for your beloved... your good friend Sun Shuo."
Tao Chong cleared his throat: "Thank you, Brother Zhong."
He didn't actually recognize it, but he did know the benefits of the Earth Spirit Ginseng.
The common earth spirit ginseng sold in shops is mostly fifty or sixty years old, and the price is over a hundred gold coins.
If it's over a hundred years old...
Tao Chong asked curiously, "Brother Zhong, do you know how old this Earth Spirit Ginseng is?"
Zhong Cai casually said, "Go and count the bumps on your beard."
Tao Chong took out the whiskers.
Zhong Cai pointed out, "You have a total of nine tendrils, which is exactly the number of tendrils of a whole earth spirit ginseng. The bumps on each tendril represent one hundred years. Add them up, and that's the number of years."
Tao Chong counted them and gasped.
"There are twenty-two bumps in total!"
Zhong Cai said, "Then you're really lucky. Each bump can increase the medicinal power by half a percent. All these tendrils together can have twice the medicinal effect of the original hundred-year-old earth spirit ginseng." He calculated, "Have your friend boil one every day. If nothing unexpected happens, after drinking it, your friend will be able to break through to the fourth level of the Palace Opening Realm, and won't be too far from the fifth level."
Tao Chong was overjoyed and quickly and carefully put it away.
He immediately added, "Brother Zhong, please go and choose as well."
Zhong Cai raised an eyebrow: "I've looked at several more items, aren't you going to choose one?"
Tao Chong didn't mean he didn't want to, but he felt that it would be a bit shameless.
Zhong Cai laughed loudly, "Alright, we're just strolling around anyway, let me take you there again."
Tao Chong was extremely grateful and quickly added, "I can't let Brother Zhong work for nothing, so please also pick out a few more items for Brother Wu."
Zhong Cai didn't refuse: "Okay."
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In total, Zhong Cai helped Tao Chong choose five earth-attribute treasures and also chose five for his old man, Wu.
The further Tao Chong went, the more he admired Zhong Cai, finding him to be knowledgeable, warm, and open-minded, and worthy of beingfriended.
They took their leave as evening approached.
Before leaving, Tao Chong's gaze swept over Zhong Cai's hand—he was casually tugging at Wu Shaogan's sleeve.
He recalled that throughout the afternoon, although Zhong Cai was picking out things for him, she never neglected Wu Shaogan. She would either hold his hand or chat and laugh quietly with him.
Wu Shaogan didn't say a word to him from beginning to end, his gaze always fixed on Zhong Cai, and when he glanced at others unintentionally... his expression changed from gentle to indifferent, which was completely different.
Tao Chong felt a little embarrassed for some reason and left in a hurry.
He thought, "This couple is really loving."
This was probably the umpteenth time he had uttered this sigh today.
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan returned to the inn and sat down at the round table in the room.
On the table were the resources that Tao Chong had paid for and that the two of them had selected themselves.
The prices are all very affordable.
Zhong Cai has a good eye.
Of these, two are mutated ores with secondary Yin-Yang attributes.
The other three are precious medicines containing the yang energy of heaven and the yin energy of earth, which can be used to refine third-grade pills.
The one Zhong Cai chose was suitable for Wu Shaogan.
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When a cultivator reaches the Enlightenment Realm, the first three minor realms are the Condensation of the Primordial Soul.
When it reaches the fourth realm, the primordial soul absorbs the celestial yang energy from the accompanying treasure; in the fifth realm, the primordial soul absorbs the terrestrial yin energy from the treasure.
In both realms, one should replenish as much of the yang energy of heaven and the yin energy of earth as possible by consuming relevant precious medicines or elixirs.
Only when you have accumulated enough confidence in these two realms can you better consecrate your companion treasure when you reach the sixth level of consecration.
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For Zhong Cai, the obvious choice was to give his old man, Wu, top-grade elixirs to help him pass through the fourth or fifth level of enlightenment.
Although he is only a level two alchemist now, he is not far from opening the palace. Once he successfully reaches that level, he can take more pills to break through and when he reaches the middle of the palace opening stage, he can start trying level three pills.
Wu Shaogan is currently only at the first level of enlightenment, and the process of condensing his primordial soul is very slow. Zhong Cai doesn't want him to feel pain, so he can only slow down the process even more and absorb more of the refined elixir of divine soul.
Once Wu Shaogan has spent some years successfully condensing his primordial spirit, Zhong Cai estimates that he himself will be able to refine level three pills for Old Wu!
Although there's no need to rush to collect medicinal herbs right now, since she's come across them, Zhong Cai naturally takes the initiative.
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Zhong Cai carefully explained the uses and identification methods of the three precious medicines to Wu Shaogan, and asked with a grin, "Am I amazing?"
Wu Shaogan readily agreed: "Impressive."
Zhong Cai put it away with satisfaction.
As for the family fortune, it's naturally still all in his hands.
Old Wu can just take a look.
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As usual, the two practiced their exercises before bed.
After they finished, they lay together and chatted for a while.
Wu Shaogan then said, "A-Cai, you seemed quite enthusiastic towards Tao Chong today."
Zhong Cai thought for a moment: "No, right?"
Wu Shaogan said, "Yes."
Zhong Cai thought for a moment, then said firmly, "No."
Wu Shaogan: "..."
Zhong Cai looked at Wu Shaogan for a while before she couldn't help but laugh so hard she rolled on the floor.
Wu Shaogan immediately understood that this guy was deliberately messing with him!
Then, Wu Shaogan pounced on Zhong Cai without any hesitation and grabbed her, tickling her for a while.
Zhong Cai laughed even harder.
"Old Wu, stop! Okay, okay, I beg for mercy... Haha! Ha!"
Wu Shaogan ignored him and scratched him hard for a while before letting him go.
Zhong Cai laughed until her stomach hurt.
Wu Shaogan blurted out, "A-Cai, this isn't a good thing for you."
Zhong Cai moved closer to Wu Shaogan, rested his head on his shoulder, and asked curiously, "I don't understand, what did I do wrong?" Seeing Wu's sullen face, he quickly explained, "I was picking things out for Tao Chong today, it wasn't out of any enthusiasm for him."
Wu Shaogan turned his head to look at him: "What's that?"
Zhong Cai said, "I just felt happy that he praised our good relationship. Plus, he was thinking of his buddies, so I had a good impression of him. Anyway, we're just having fun. The resources at those stalls are just for fun for us. We're just having fun, so why not have some fun?"
Another string of "playing".
Wu Shaogan was already used to it; A Cai liked to express herself this way when she was in a good mood.
“So…” Wu Shaogan said, “you just casually helped Tao Chong. To you, Tao Chong was just a tool to bring you some fun when we went out for a stroll.”
Zhong Cai gave a thumbs-up and praised, "That's it!"
Wu Shaogan nodded.
Zhong Cai immediately leaned over and asked, "Old Wu, are you not angry now?"
Wu Shaogan said, "I'm not angry."
Zhong Cai said confidently, "You're angry."
Wu Shaogan smiled and said, "I'm really not angry."
Zhong Cai became even more certain and shouted, "I wouldn't have coaxed you if you weren't angry! But I did coax you just now!"
Wu Shaogan stared at Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai glared at Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan paused for a moment, then suddenly spoke: "A-Cai."
Zhong Cai instinctively replied, "What?"
Wu Shaogan asked, "A-Cai, why do you think I'm angry?"
Zhong Cai replied matter-of-factly, "I felt it."
Wu Shaogan then asked, "Why do you sense that I'm angry?"
Zhong Cai frowned: "Why else would there be? We've been together for so many years, do you think I don't know your reaction? There's no need for a reason, I just know."
Wu Shaogan said, "But you wouldn't know how other people would react."
Zhong Cai understood what Wu Shaogan meant. If it were anyone else, he would be able to quickly detect the enemy's reaction, but with an ordinary person, he would have to think about it to know. In any case, it wasn't like his old man Wu, who knew instinctively.
But what's so strange about that?
Zhong Cai said matter-of-factly, "You're not just anyone."
Wu Shaogan couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth: "So in your heart, everyone else besides you and me is an outsider?"
Zhong Cai said, somewhat annoyed, "Of course, is that even a question?"
Wu Shaogan did know this long ago, but at this moment, his smile was still somewhat radiant.
Zhong Cai blinked, and Old Wu's smile was quite handsome.
However, Wu Shaogan wouldn't be radiant for long. After a brief moment of brilliance, he would revert to his usual composed demeanor as a refined gentleman.
The two looked at each other.
Zhong Cai suddenly said, "Old Wu, give me another smile?"
Wu Shaogan smiled.
Zhong Cai was satisfied; it still looked very good.
Wu Shaogan paused for a moment.
Then, he returned to the previous topic.
"Ah Cai, why do you have to coax me when I'm angry?"
Zhong Cai was speechless and reached out to pinch Wu Shaogan's nose.
Wu Shaogan: "..."
He mumbled, "Why...coax..."
Zhong Cai was exasperated. What was wrong with this guy today? He kept asking one question after another.
However, Zhong Cai never hid anything from Wu Shaogan and answered honestly as always.
"I'll just coax you, why do you have to make up a reason?"
Wu Shaogan opened his mouth.
Zhong Cai suddenly glanced at Wu Shaogan and said somewhat unhappily, "Old Wu, if I get angry, it's not that you don't want to coax me, is it? Or do you have to come up with a reason to coax me?"
Wu Shaogan opened his mouth again, but choked a little.
But this is the norm now.
It's a familiar feeling; he can never win an argument with A-Cai.
Seeing Zhong Cai's face gradually become irritable, Wu Shaogan immediately replied, "Of course, there's no need to make excuses!"
Zhong Cai was satisfied again: "That's more like it." Then he added, "So it's the same with you. When you're angry, I'll coax you. That's normal. I don't care why you're angry, I'll just coax you."
At this moment, Wu Shaogan's feelings were complicated.
Actually, according to what A-Cai said, that's really how they are...
Everything seemed normal.
However, Wu Shaogan knew that something was already amiss in his heart.
This feeling of unease didn't start suddenly, but one day, he vaguely sensed something was amiss.
It's somewhat different from before, yet not entirely different.
Even though Wu Shaogan considered himself quite intelligent, he still felt somewhat confused when it came to these emotions.
Wu Shaogan didn't have much time to think about these things every day. He was happy just being with A Cai and couldn't think about anything else.
But at times, he would suddenly have some strange feelings.
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Wu Shaogan sighed inwardly.
In fact, even before he himself had figured it out, he had already tested A-Cai several times.
Acai always reacted the same way.
Then he was convinced by Acai's reaction.
Wu Shaogan often felt that he and A Cai were too close, but upon closer reflection, he realized that their closeness did not begin recently.
It's just that his mindset has changed, which is why he has these unusual thoughts.
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Wu Shaogan remained silent, but Zhong Cai still quickly noticed.
Zhong Cai glanced at his old man, Wu, and saw that his eyes were slightly lowered, his expression calm, and his mind seemed to be wandering off somewhere.
Suddenly, his expression became somewhat conflicted.
They were having a nice chat when Lao Wu suddenly started thinking about something?
But Zhong Cai soon noticed that his husband's mood... seemed a little off again.
Are you angry?
It doesn't seem like he's angry.
As Zhong Cai pondered, her fingers unconsciously wandered to Wu Shaogan's face and casually rubbed it.
Wu Shaogan was brought back to his senses by the rubbing.
At this moment, he noticed that Zhong Cai was in a daze, and while she was dazed, she was also rubbing him.
Wu Shaogan: "..."
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Two young people leaned against each other on the large bed.
The extremely handsome one allowed the pretty one to caress his face, his eyes revealing a hint of helplessness, but mostly tenderness.
Meanwhile, the pretty girl, lost in thought, was getting closer and closer to the handsome young man.
Their posture was intimate and casual, just like any ordinary loving couple.
It's unclear how much time passed before the handsome one finally "woke up".
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When Zhong Cai realized what was happening, she found that both of her hands were on her husband Lao Wu's face, and she was immediately a little embarrassed.
Wu Shaogan sighed: "A-Cai, what were you thinking about just now?"
Zhong Cai stared at Wu Shaogan and said, "I was about to ask you the same thing. What were you thinking just now?"
Wu Shaogan: "I wasn't thinking anything."
Zhong Cai didn't believe him: "You were upset again." He came up with a good reason for himself, "That's why I rubbed your face! I just wanted to rub away your gloom! And also to comfort you!"
Wu Shaogan's feelings were complicated: "So you rubbed me for fifteen minutes."
Zhong Cai: "..." He hesitated before asking, "Is it really only a quarter of an hour?"
Wu Shaogan said with a forced smile, "I'm lying to you?"
Zhong Cai lay down obediently and said honestly, "You're definitely not lying to me."
Wu Shaogan snorted and lay down like him.
The two were shoulder to shoulder.
Wu Shaogan glanced at Zhong Cai's profile and sighed inwardly.
Zhong Cai leaned against Wu Shaogan's shoulder and said, "Don't be in a bad mood. Let's go to East Street tomorrow. Just the two of us. No matter if there's any other fun, I'm not looking for any of that."
Wu Shaogan didn't really care about Tao Chong. He spent every day with A Cai, and he was happy as long as A Cai was happy.
He asked so many questions simply because he wanted to hear from A-Cai that she absolutely favored him.
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Wu Shaogan said softly, "Okay. Just the two of us tomorrow."
Zhong Cai smiled: "You're not angry anymore, are you?"
Wu Shaogan laughed as well: "I wasn't angry in the first place."
Zhong Cai: "Okay, okay, you're not angry."
Deep down, Zhong Cai also secretly began to ponder.
This won't do; sometimes it seems like he can't keep up with Lao Wu's ideas.
He barely managed to get away with it. If this happens too often, won't it damage his relationship with Lao Wu?
No, absolutely not.
He needs to think it over carefully, really think it over...
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Both of them had their eyes closed, lost in thought.
However, they were so used to each other that they soon fell asleep together.
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