The two smiled at each other and walked towards the dining table. Grandpa Pu held the egg tightly, not knowing what kind it was or what it would hatch into.
Perhaps because Xu Yuehuai was here, Pu Tianyi was more lively than usual, and he had a smile on his face. "There hasn't been much food at home lately, just these dishes. Yueyue, please don't mind them."
Xu Yuehuai looked at the dishes on the table and smiled, saying, "Of course not, I can eat anything, and this is already quite a feast."
"Hey old man, what's that thing you're holding? Let me see it." Pu Tianyi picked up his chopsticks and was about to eat when he noticed something that Grandpa Pu was holding like a treasure. Curious, he tried to take it, but Grandpa Pu dodged him.
"Don't touch my eggs, you're so clumsy! These can hatch into little animals. If you break them, you won't be able to afford to pay for them!" Old Master Pu gave Pu Tianyi a cold look, his eyes filled with wariness.
Pu Tianyi curled his lip, "Fine, I won't look then. It's just an egg that will hatch, what's so special about it? I'll stew it and eat it when you're not looking one day!"
Pu Tianyi only dared to talk about this matter casually; he would never actually do it. He was afraid that one day Old Master Pu would get angry and kick him out of the house, leaving him with nowhere to cry.
Upon hearing this, Grandpa Pu grabbed whatever was at hand and hit Pu Tianyi with it. But upon closer inspection, he realized it was just a blade of grass and wouldn't hurt him at all.
Pu Tianyi let out a wail in perfect unison, making it seem as if he were being tortured, creating a harmonious atmosphere on the scene, and Xu Yuehuai even showed a rare smile.
After dinner, Grandpa Pu was about to go back to his room to rest. He patted Xu Yuehuai on the shoulder and said with a hint of regret, "It must have been very difficult for you to come here. It's a pity that my health is failing me. Otherwise, I would have definitely kept you company!"
"Grandpa, just go to sleep peacefully. My second brother and I are here with you, you don't need to do anything." Pu Tianyi pushed the old man towards the room.
Xu Yuehuai and Pu Erge were sitting down when Pu Erge put down his chopsticks and said, "Want to see your little sister?"
Xu Yuehuai looked up at Pu Erge. After hesitating for a moment, she nodded. Pu Erge got up from his seat, and Pu Tianyi returned at this time. The two of them led her to the backyard.
The backyard was much cleaner than the front yard, but it was also much quieter, completely devoid of any human warmth. It was a completely different scene when I first came here. Now, things have changed drastically.
Xu Yuehuai gripped the corner of her sleeve, secretly exerting her strength. Pu Tianyi looked at the backyard and couldn't help but sigh, "This place used to be so lively, but now people are probably getting older and don't like such lively things anymore."
"My little sister's memorial tablet is in that room. We'll take you there to see it," said Brother Pu, pointing to a room.
Xu Yuehua nodded, but hesitated before entering, asking, "Are there any ancestors of the Pu family inside? Would it be offensive for me to go in?"
Pu Tianyi shook his head and said, "No, you can go ahead. If you want to light some incense for her, it's in the cabinet on the left. We'll be waiting for you outside."
She lingered at the door for an unknown amount of time, so long that Xu Yuehuai was somewhat at a loss. She pushed open the door and went inside. The room was very simply furnished.
After she went inside, Brother Pu closed the door from the outside, giving her a safe and secluded environment.
Candles were lit inside the room, their flickering light momentarily blinding. Xu Yuehua hesitated at the doorway for a moment before stepping forward. Looking up, she saw the ancestral tablets of the Pu family placed there, and felt a sudden sense of unease.
Following Pu Tianyi's instructions, pick up the incense stick from the cabinet on the left, light it with a candle, and then place it in the incense burner.
Ji Yuanchi's memorial tablet was placed right in front of him, quite dazzling. Looking at the tablet, Xu Yuehuai didn't know what to say to express her complicated feelings at that moment.
She just stood there quietly for so long that it got dark. Pu Tianyi knocked on the door and said, "Yueyue, it's dark and too late. Go to rest."
The knocking and reminders from the two people were to confirm that she was still safe and sound inside, and not doing anything foolish. But Xu Yuehuai thought that Pu Tianyi was overthinking it. She was still alive, and half the credit went to Ji Yuanchi. How could she possibly give up on her?
Hearing the sound, Xu Yuehuai pushed open the door and came out. She was still in shock when she stood in front of the two people. The sky was already dark and the edges were indistinct. She had arranged to meet Qi Guze outside. Looking at the sky, she had a bad feeling.
Pu Tianyi could tell what she was thinking just by looking at her. "Don't worry, the young master who came with you was brought into the house by me just now. You two can stay here tonight, there's no rush to leave."
Xu Yuehuai ultimately chose not to object, and gently replied, "Okay, thank you for your trouble, Second Brother and Third Brother."
"Oh, it's nothing, it's no trouble at all. Alright, I'll take you to your room so you can get some rest," Pu Tianyi said, waving his hand.
When I met Qi Guze, he was sitting in his seat sipping tea, with no particular expression on his face, as if he had no special feelings for anything at all.
"Alright, those are the two rooms. My second brother and I have already tidied them up for you. Get some rest," Pu Tianyi said, yawning.
Xu Yuehua nodded her thanks, and only after watching Pu Tianyi and Pu Erge leave her sight did she look at Qi Guze, "I forgot the time, it wasn't on purpose that I didn't wait for you."
"Yes, I know, it's alright." Qi Guze took a sip of tea from the teapot on the table and nodded slightly.
The two of them didn't say much, and after returning to the house, they fell into a deep sleep. In her hazy state, Xu Yuehuai had many dreams, dreams that were both real and unreal, which made people addicted to them in a different way.
When Xu Yuehuai woke up again, it was already broad daylight, and breakfast was already in full swing outside. Pu Tianyi and the others were worried about disturbing her sleep, so they didn't wake her up. At this time, Grandpa Pu was chatting happily with Qi Guze.
"Oh my, I knew Yueyue was a good girl. I was even hoping that my two good-for-nothing grandsons could be paired with her, but I never expected this! Young man, you are very lucky!" Grandpa Pu patted Qi Guze's shoulder with a smile, his eyes full of endless laughter.
Hearing these words, Xu Yuehuai's ears turned slightly red. She stepped forward and looked at Qi Guze, "What nonsense have you been spouting outside again?"
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