Chapter 150 Fourth Uncle Prepares to Go Home
Because Lin Shanshan had casually mentioned begonia cake a few days ago, Gu Yiye parked his car outside the alley.
Lin Shanshan was a little confused and asked, "What is this?"
Gu Yiye smiled and helped Lin Shanshan out of the car, saying, "I'll buy you some begonia cakes, and while we're at it, let's take a look at the old alleyways of Haishi."
It was midsummer, dinnertime. Gu Yiye and Lin Shanshan strolled through the crisscrossing alleyways, the aroma of food mingling with the laughter of children, carried on the summer breeze.
Several elderly people lay on bamboo chairs, waving palm-leaf fans in the dim light of the old alleyway, like an old oil painting.
Mottled yet warm, old yet charming.
At the end of the alley, there is an inconspicuous little shop without a sign. In this day and age, you can't just openly sell things.
Those who aren't regulars wouldn't know this place sells crabapple cakes.
Lin Shanshan asked curiously, "Brother Gu, how did you know they sell crabapple cakes here?"
Gu Yiye said, "I asked Ren Wuyang. He's a foodie too, and he knows all the good food in Shanghai."
I learned the nickname "little foodie" from my wife.
The shop owner was a slender woman wearing a cheongsam, speaking in a soft, gentle Suzhou accent. She asked, "You two are here to buy begonia cakes, right?"
Gu Yiye nodded and said, "Ten, please."
The shopkeeper nodded, quickly packed the freshly baked crabapple cakes into ten portions using small pieces of oil paper, then wrapped them in a large piece of oil paper and handed them to Gu Yiye.
"That's 2 yuan in total." 2 mao each, no ticket required, a fair price.
Lin Shanshan paid the money and hurriedly took one from Gu Yiye's hand to start eating.
A steaming bowl of begonia cake, take a big bite and your mouth is filled with sweet red bean paste filling, it tastes just like childhood.
Lin Shanshan ate one and then stopped; it was too sweet, and she needed to save room for dinner at home.
Gu Yiye wrapped up the other nine items, gave them to Lin Shanshan to carry, and drove home.
Lin Shanshan held up nine begonia cakes and said, "I bought too many."
Gu Yiye laughed: "No, you're worried it won't be enough."
Lin Shanshan was puzzled, but Gu Yiye didn't keep her in suspense and said, "Yesterday, Grandpa asked Third Uncle to contact Fourth Uncle. I estimate that Fourth Uncle will reply today. Third Uncle will definitely come today. When he comes, Shanhe Wuyang will also come."
Gu Yiye was incredibly insightful. As soon as the car entered the courtyard, he saw Ren Shanhe and Ren Wuyang practicing their kung fu.
Lin Shanshan got out of the car and asked, "Old alleyway, anyone want some freshly baked crabapple cakes?"
The two, who had been locked in a fierce fight, immediately ran over, panting, and said in unison, "Sister-in-law, I, I want, give me two."
Gu Yiye winked at Lin Shanshan: See? Ten wasn't enough.
Lin Shanshan chuckled, took four, and distributed them to the two of them.
The remaining five are Grandpa, Third Uncle, Gu Yiye, Aunt Xiang, and the guard, which is just right.
After the crabapple cakes were distributed and everyone finished eating, they all said, "The taste of the old alleyways is the most authentic."
Ren Guochang must have just arrived as well. After finishing the begonia cake, he happily told the old man, "Dad, Guosheng replied that he will arrive in Haishi the day after tomorrow, just in time for your birthday."
Ren Shiyou snorted twice: "It's impressive that he still remembers."
He frowned on the surface, but was secretly delighted.
Mentioning her fourth uncle reminded Lin Shanshan of Su Qingman, and she finally remembered something she had forgotten.
Lin Shanshan pulled Gu Yiye aside and whispered, "Did you send a telegram to Ren Mingzhu?"
Gu Yiye said, "No, Grandpa didn't mention it, so I'll just pretend I forgot. She's wicked, let her own father torment her."
Lin Shanshan shook her head: "No. What if Mingkun escapes back to Hong Kong Island and it's bad for Mom? Even if Mom has a driver and bodyguards in Hong Kong Island, there's always a chance something might happen. He's a penniless, desperate beast who's even willing to sell his own daughter. What wouldn't he do?"
Gu Yiye hadn't thought much about it at the time, but now that Lin Shanshan brought it up, he felt a wave of fear. If something had happened to Bai Xue, then the equipment, medicine, and even the vice president needed for Shanshan's surgery wouldn't be able to come.
Gu Yiye's heart skipped a beat. Luckily, his wife had reminded him. Otherwise, whether Bai Xue had an accident or Lin Shanshan had any complications during her C-section, he would feel guilty for the rest of his life.
Gu Yiye wasn't afraid that his grandfather would find out, since they already knew his fourth uncle's secret. He said directly, "Grandpa, I need to go to the Anfeng Brigade and apply to you for permission to carry a gun."
Seeing Gu Yiye's serious expression, Ren Shiyou hurriedly asked, "Yiye, what happened?"
Gu Yiye explained simply: "I suspect that Mingkun has fled to Anfeng Brigade, intending to kidnap Ren Mingzhu and then smuggle her to Hong Kong Island."
Gu Yiye paused for a moment, then recounted how he and Bai Xue recognized each other, and how he asked Bai Xue to transfer people, equipment, and medicine from Hong Kong Island to help Lin Shanshan with her cesarean section.
I also asked my grandfather for help in getting the medicine and equipment approved smoothly.
Ren Shiyou said, "As long as there's nothing else, I'll take care of it. I also value the safety of my granddaughter-in-law and great-grandchildren."
Seeing that his grandfather did not reject Bai Xue, Gu Yiye continued:
“Mingkun hurt Bai Xue. We are afraid that he will continue to do evil after returning to Hong Kong Island, so I am going to Anfeng Brigade to arrest him or kill him on the spot.”
Ren Shiyou thought for a moment and said, "It was my fault. I shouldn't have let Su Qingman threaten me and let him out."
"The mountains and rivers are safe and sound. You all go with your elder brother and make sure to bring him back. If he resists, kill him on the spot."
"As for Ren Mingzhu, if she sides with Mingkun, you can decide what to do."
The old man had long been disappointed in this so-called granddaughter, and he knew more or less about Ren Mingzhu's actions of using his name outside.
People who have come from the battlefield are not soft-hearted, and they understand that if you don't cut the weeds at the root, they will grow back in the spring breeze!
[Next episode preview: Mingkun and Ren Mingzhu are killed off!]
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