Ever since he came up with this heinous idea, Chen Zhancai has been looking for opportunities to get close to Chen Han, but Chen Han didn't leave the house all day yesterday.
Early this morning, Chen Zhancai got up and stood guard outside the gate.
Just as I stood still, I saw Chen Han run out of the house.
Chen Zhancai was overjoyed. "You little rascal, let's see where you run this time."
He ran home as fast as his pants could carry him, panting, "Mom, the chance has come!"
Grandma Chen's eyes lit up with joy, "Son, you mean that little rascal Chen Han is out?"
"He's probably gone to play with his friends in the village. He'll probably be out in a little while. I'll wait for him at the door."
"Okay, then you should go quickly."
"Mother, don't worry, I'm just here to give you a heads-up!"
Chen Zhancai smiled and spoke his mind.
“We must act swiftly to prevent any unforeseen complications. You and my father should go to town now to contact the human traffickers, negotiate the price, and wait for me at the town square. I will be there shortly.”
Old Mrs. Chen was taken aback. "Isn't this too hasty? What if you don't succeed? Your father and I will be left waiting for our foolish husbands!"
"Mother, what are you saying? I wouldn't dare take on this job without the right skills. I don't act lightly, but when I do, I'm exceptional. I guarantee I can win with one blow. Just listen to me, you won't go wrong."
“Good son, I’m relieved that you’re so confident. I’ll go to town to contact a broker right now.” After saying that, Old Mrs. Chen waved to Old Mr. Chen, who was standing there in a daze, “Old man, hurry up and let’s go to town.”
"Old woman, are you really going to sell this poor boy?"
Old Man Chen felt a pang of guilt; after all, Chen Han was his grandson.
If someone were sold to a slave trader and became a eunuch, their life would be completely ruined.
As the saying goes, even a tiger wouldn't eat its cubs; this is utterly inhumane!
Seeing his hesitant look, Old Mrs. Chen was furious. "What nonsense are you talking about? Hurry up and move! Damn it, if you delay any longer, the cucumbers will get cold."
"Old woman, don't get angry. No one should do something like this. Let's think about it again."
"You son of a bitch!"
Old Mrs. Chen got angry and started cursing.
"What are you wailing about? What kind of fake compassion are you talking about? If you were a real man with any skills, would you be making an old woman like me figure out how to make money?"
I've poured my heart and soul into this family, and in the end, I've become a complete idiot.
"Fine, you want to be the peacemaker, then you figure out how to pay for your son's travel expenses to take the imperial examination. I'm not going to worry about that anymore!"
"No, no, no, old woman, what are you doing?"
Old Chen panicked immediately. Although the idea was indeed despicable, it was the only option he had.
If his stubborn old woman suddenly decided to quit, he really couldn't think of any good solutions.
Without travel expenses, the third son wouldn't be able to take the exam. And if he couldn't take the exam, given his wife's terrible temper—she'd throw tantrums, smash plates, and give him the cold shoulder—
You never know, if you come in recklessly, you might get beaten up!
Forget it, let's not get into this trouble...
Thinking of this, he quickly softened his tone and said to Old Lady Chen, "Don't be angry. I'm just worried about something going wrong. That Han boy, just looking at him makes me angry. He really should be sold!"
Chen Zhancai was getting impatient and urged, "Stop dawdling and hurry up and get to town."
Old Mrs. Chen glared at Old Mr. Chen fiercely, "Get moving already!"
"Okay, let's go."
Old Man Chen agreed and followed Old Woman Chen into the town.
Chen Zhancai also arrived at the gate, waiting while plotting in his mind how to coax Chen Han to go with him.
Just then, he saw Chen Han walking out from a distance, and he quickly smiled and went to greet him.
"Xiaohan, where have you been?"
Chen Han stopped and greeted him with a smile, "Hello, Third Uncle, I just took a stroll around the sugar shop."
Where are your parents?
"They all work at the sugar mill. Is there something you need from them?"
"No, no, it's nothing, I was just asking." To be on the safe side, Chen Zhancai asked again, "Where's your sister Qingqing?"
Chen Han was taken aback. "My sister seems to have gone to Anyang County to deliver goods with Brother Da Bao. Do you need to see her for something?"
Chen Zhancai was so happy he almost jumped for joy. Heaven is helping me! That brat is not here, this is wonderful!
He quickly waved his hand, "No, no, no, I was just asking casually."
"If there's nothing else, Uncle, I should go back to my studies." Chen Han said, taking a step to leave.
"Wait a minute, Xiaohan. You finally get a few days off. How can you study all day? You need to learn to balance work and rest."
Chen Zhancai rubbed his hands together, glanced around, and then laughed.
"How about this, your third uncle will take you to relax and take you for a stroll around town, what do you say?"
Chen Han felt that he was acting strangely today, as if he were a different person.
He used to not even look up when I greeted him, but today he actually took the initiative to get closer to me.
As the saying goes, when things are abnormal, there must be something fishy going on; when people act abnormally, there must be something dangerous.
Unsolicited kindness is either a sign of ulterior motives or theft!
He couldn't help but recall Chen Qingqing's teachings to him.
There is no good without a reason, nor is there bad without a reason.
Tigers and leopards are not to be ridden, and people's hearts are unfathomable.
When things seem unusual, be extra cautious and don't be fooled by appearances...
Seeing him lost in thought, Chen Zhancai quickly asked, "How about it, Xiao Han? I'll take you to a great place, I guarantee you'll like it."
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